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The famous Turtle Race returns

This fine crew flagged the Canadian River Bridge at midweek, in preparation for the festivities ahead. Helping out with the project were Mason Moore; Remelle Farrar; Chamber board members Sherye Talley, Sarah Rader, Betsy Alexander, and Michelle Schaef; and Shila and Brenden Wyatt, who pitched in to help as well. This was the third year the popular walking bridge was bannered in red, white, and blue—an event that now signals the approach of Canadian's historic Fourth of July celebration.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE CANADIAN/HEMPHILL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Independence Day: July 4, 1776

In the years leading up to July 4, 1776, many colonists did not want complete independence from England. But over time, British trade restrictions, taxes, and troops occupying America turned more and more colonists against British rule.