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Visit the Brush News Tribune and The Fort Morgan Times for the most up-to-date news coverage. Search these sites for 'OneMorgan County' (no space between the 'One' and Morgan).

Library helps folks enter computer age

Fort Morgan Times
Nov 1st, 2011

Like it or not, we are wedded to computer technology.
This editorial was written on a computer (borrowed from a colleague, because the author's computer was down, but that's another story.

Once the article was written, it was sent to page designers who put together this page and every page in the newspaper you now hold in your hands.

The pages were then sent -- by computer -- to a printing plant, where the pages were put onto plates and onto a press for preparation of the final product. ...more...

Public computer training center open Computer training center opens

Fort Morgan Times
Nov 1st, 2011

A long-gestating plan came together last Wednesday when the new public computer training center at Fort Morgan Library & Museum formally opened.
"A lot of you may not know this process started a year ago," Library & Museum Director Andrew Dunehoo said at the opening ceremony. "It's a very important thing that we saw this through." ...more...

People want to know about Morgan County

Fort Morgan Times
Sept 30th, 2011

People want to know how Morgan County and in particular Fort Morgan do it.

Parts of it are the local need, opportunities, practicality and personality.

Last week, a delegation from the island nation of Cyprus came to ask the questions again. How do you handle an influx of immigrants? How do you deal with troubled youth? How do you handle the economic impact? How do you get along so well?

Citizenship program will benefit all

Fort Morgan Times
Sept 14th, 2011

Work permits are hard to come by -- and that's one reason the new program organized by OneMorgan County will be a boon to our area.

Recently, OMC announced it has been approved to offer legal immigration services for newcomers to our community. This means that the organization is authorized to run a program to help immigrants learn how to and to actually apply for citizenship.

Legal immigration services offered by OneMorgan

Fort Morgan Times
Sept 8th, 2011

OneMorgan County has been approved by the U.S. Board of Immigrant Appeals to provide immigration legal services -- and has already started working on cases.

Late SEAL still reaching out

Fort Morgan Times
Aug 24th, 2011

I was hired to work at the Fort Morgan Workforce Center just over a year ago. In that time, I have fallen in love with your unique and diverse community.

I believe the stars were aligned one day when a supporter of OneMorgan County (a coworker of mine) asked me if I have met Brenda Zion.

Muslim in America: ....

Denver Post
August 19th-21st

On Friday August 19^th, Saturday August 20^th and Sunday August 21^st the Denver Post ran a 3-day series called Muslim in America: 10 Years After 9/11. This link to the series contains the published articles as well as some online extras. The extras include information about Islam, photo galleries and a map.

Friday: A diverse population confronts a choice: Step forward or retreat.
Saturday: A mosque founded in the aftermath of 9/11 experiences trials and successes.
Sunday: Somali Muslims drawn to work in rural Colorado remake the face of Islam in America.
...more...

Family, community rally for Bath Memorial

Fort Morgan Times
July 25th, 2011

Helping make Morgan County a better place to live means needing a little help from your friends.
That was why supporters of OneMorgan County were out at Bunker Hill Country Club and Petteys Gardens Saturday along with the family of the late Bryan Bath. ...more...

Newcomers academy, OneMorgan County call same office new home

Fort Morgan Times
July 23rd, 2011

About 35 people attended the first open house Thursday at the Migrant Education Newcomers Academy, which is now housed in the east side of the Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services building on West Platte Avenue.
They included families, members of other agencies, Fort Morgan Board of Education members, area principals and others and they came to see and learn more about the services MENA will offer starting this school year. A second open house is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 3. ...more...

Runs, golf will raise OMC funding

Fort Morgan Times
July 20th, 2011

A run, walk, relay and a golf tournament will all be held beginning Saturday morning to raise support for OneMorgan County, with a luncheon to follow.
All of the events are part of the annual Bryan Bath Memorial held each year. ...more...

False rumors affecting not only Somalis

Fort Morgan Times
July 20th, 2011

Rumors and gossip can be damaging to a lot of people, just as a stone thrown into a pond creates widespread ripples. This is the case in malicious rumors about Somalis being spread by e-mail and reported Tuesday night to the Fort Morgan City Council by Fort Morgan Chief of Police Keith Kuretich. ...more...

Letter to the Editor No. 2 — 7-19-11

Fort Morgan Times
July 19th, 2011

The Bryan Bath Memorial benefiting OneMorgan County is this Saturday, July 23.

I would like to remind community members that the public is invited to join the event with the Lions Club lunch at 1:30 p.m. at Petty`s Gardens park in Brush. Adults are $6 and children under 12 are $3). ...more...

Refugees driving better in Morgan

Fort Morgan Times
July 9th, 2011

Driving by refugees in Fort Morgan seems to have improved -- and local driver's education efforts may have something to do with it.
Fort Morgan Police Chief Keith Kuretich said his officers have reported that accidents involving Somali refugees has dropped in the two years since fairly frequent accidents caught the attention of officials and the refugees themselves. ...more...

Zion presents at seminar on immigrants at CML

Fort Morgan Times
July 4th, 2011

Brenda Zion, executive director of OneMorgan County, travelled quite a ways away last week from the location for which her group is named. That didn`t stop her from sharing her passion -- bringing communities together and embracing diversity -- with all of the other locations represented at the 2011 Colorado Municipal League Conference. Zion was on a panel discussing "Immigrant Integration: The Municipal Response." Also on the panel were Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner and Littleton Mayor Doug Clark. ...more...

Muslim speakers aim to foster community understanding, harmony

Fort Morgan Times
May 26th, 2011

If America can be seen as either a melting pot or a mixed salad of cultures, then Fort Morgan truly is a microcosm of both. Fort Morgan has residents from families that came to the United States long ago, but it also has people who have come here very recently, who primarily speak languages different from that of most of the city, and who have different beliefs when it comes to faith and worship. ...more...

OneMorgan County grant

Fort Morgan Times
February 25th, 2011

Tom Henley, left, area manager for community and local government for Xcel Energy, presents Brenda Zion of OneMorgan County with a $500 check. Zion acknowledged the efforts of Xcel, Henley and Tom Ashburn, former area manager for community and local government. Xcel Energy was a Founding Sponsor of OMC and has provided sponsorship for OMC's International Music Fest as well as general operating support for the organization. ...more...

Letter to the editor Feb. 25

Fort Morgan Times
February 25th, 2011

DEAR EDITOR I`d like to thank the community team that helped to make International Music Fest 2011 a success. Thank you to Burgundy Guzman (City of Brush), Cathy Bosley (Fort Morgan Public Library) and Theresa Leake (KSIR/B106) for their year-long, unwavering commitment to the planning committee; Candy Gettman for being our event emcee and providing intermission entertainment; the City of Brush`s Lance Schwindt and crew for facilities support; Pat Jilek, Julie Peckham, Julie Vannoy, Damaris Cooksey, Burgundy Guzman, Theresa Leake and Early Zion for decorations support; Pat Jilek, Betsy Porter, Cathy Shull, Eris Salvador and Cathy Bosley for food support; and Don Coloroso, Patricia Farrell, Karen Temple, Damaris Cooksey and Greg Wagers for being there to support the work. We had an amazing crew of Useful Pubic Service workers who were there throughout the day to provide essential assistance. Jesse Chaney spent the day with us and we appreciate his summary of the day. Thank you to both the Brush News Tribune and the Fort Morgan Times for running front-page coverage of the event. ...more...

Fest highlights America`s role in music world.

Fort Morgan Times
February 19th, 2011

Instead of showcasing traditions from faraway lands, the acts at this year`s International Music Fest in Brush focused mainly on the history and breadth of music with American roots. With feather headdresses and a variety of bead-patterned costumes, the Koshare Indian Dancers of La Junta were the most colorful act to take the floor during the event Saturday at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. ...more...

Eleven honored with police awards

Fort Morgan Times
February 19th, 2011

International Music Fest has American focus

Fort Morgan Times
February 10th, 2011

This year the annual International Music Fest will have a strong American presence. After all, the U.S. is a part of the international scene, said Brenda Zion, executive director of OneMorgan County. ...more...

Fest highlights America's role in world

Brush News Tribune
February 16th, 2011

Instead of showcasing traditions from faraway lands, the acts at this year s International Music Fest in Brush focused mainly on the history and breadth of music with American roots. With feather headdresses and a variety of bead-patterned costumes, the Koshare Indian Dancers of La Junta were the most colorful act to take the floor during the event Saturday at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Each member makes their own costumes, which are replicas of those worn by the native tribes, said event emcee Candy Gettman. ...more...

Music fest kicks off Saturday in Brush

Brush News Tribune
February 9th, 2011

From Indian dancers to musical ensembles specializing in blues, bluegrass and violin tunes, the International Music Fest will bring a variety of world traditions to Brush this weekend. The festival will kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morgan County Fairgrounds with the nationally-known Koshare Indian Dancers. ...more...

International Music Fest comes to Brush Feb. 12

Journal Advocate
February 9th, 2011

The nationally-known Koshare Indian Dancers will kick off the International Music Fest at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Brush Fairgrounds. Tickets are available for $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Buy four tickets and the fifth will be free. The Koshare Indian Dancers are the members of Boy Scout Troop 232. The Koshare Indian Kiva is located in La Junta, on the Otero Junior College campus. Troop 232 is a Scout troop like many others, and has a full program of Scouting activities, including camping, advancement and service. To become a Koshare, a boy must first be a Scout, which means he must have completed the fifth grade or is 11 years old, or has earned the Arrow of Light Award but is less than 18 years old. The 25-30 members of members of the troop perform native American dances. Each member makes their own costumes, which are replicas of those worn by the native tribes. They will dance from 11 to 11:45 a.m. ...more...

One Morgan County's Brenda Zion nominated for Citizen of the Year

Fort Morgan Times
January 21st, 2011

Longtime local accountant and volunteer Roger Schaefer was named Thursday as the Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. Schaefer's award was presented at the chamber's 93rd annual membership meeting, which drew about 70 people at the Country Steak-Out. During the meeting, Kelley Kreegar-Baugh, executive director, reported that membership had grown from about 90 members to 186. ...more...

Know when to remain silent

Fort Morgan Times
January 20th, 2011

Police contact people in three different ways. There is consensual contact, there is contact when an officer has a reasonable suspicion that something suspicious might be happening and there is contact when there is probable cause to stop someone who is likely to have committed a crime, said Fort Morgan Police Department Lt. Darin Sagel, speaking during a public meeting on police procedures at Fort Morgan High School Saturday evening. ...more...

Police have limited role in immigration enforcement

Fort Morgan Times
January 19th, 2011

Fort Morgan police -- and Colorado police in general -- do not have a very active role in immigration enforcement. That was the message at a public meeting at Fort Morgan High School Saturday where people came to learn about the role of police in immigration, how police contact people and the rights of suspects. ...more...

International Music Fest in February this year

Fort Morgan Times
January 18th, 2011

The annual International Music Fest scheduled at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush is less than a month away. This event will offer a combination of local and international performers starting at 11 a.m. Feb. 12. Sponsored by OneMorgan County, the Fort Morgan Museum and Public Library, the city of Brush and KSIR/B106, the event will also offer authentic international cuisine for purchase. ...more...

FM police to answer questions on procedures They will explain role in immigration enforcement

Fort Morgan Times
January 11th, 2011

A Fort Morgan police officer will be available to explain the local police role in immigration enforcement, to clarify any rumors in the city and discuss how the police and public may see things differently. He will also talk about police procedures during a meeting in the Fort Morgan High School library Saturday, Jan. 15, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., said Brenda Zion, executive director of OneMorgan County, a local organization which helps immigrants to adjust to their new home and residents to understand the newcomers. ...more...

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