Most towns are having celebrations all day. Dacoma will have the July 3rd evening show. There is plenty to do in Alva all day on the 4th, so get the kids out and have a great day.

I will probably spend the evening with Cleo and not travel to any celebrations. After 50 years of them, they all begin to look suspiciously alike. Anyhow, good luck and best wishes for a good time. Again, thanks to all that make the 4th of July special for the rest of us. Parents, please take a minute and explain to the young people the real importance of this day.

Tuesday at the Rialto Theatre the Alva Chamber of...