Religion
Yearbooks bring two religions together
Project started by cataloging Jewish residents in Michigan
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Religion Briefs
Dawenwalker will give a talk called “Explaining Paganism: One Woman’s Perspective” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. The group will consider…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “United Press news sources reveal that the appropriation for the Vallecito project was increased to $400,000 in the Interior Department supply bill submitted to Congress. The appropriation…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Durango’s first Cub Scout pack was organized with the Presbyterian church as sponsor. Cub Scouts are 9, 10 and 11 years of age. They operate in dens…
And the West is History
And the West is History
“‘Didn’t hurt a bit! Just tickled!’ That’s the way most youngsters felt after their throats were treated in a mass swabbing operation in January 1965. The object is to take…
Food
African tagine makes delicious vegetable stew
The African cooking vessel called a tagine is a predecessor of the modern slow cooker.Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post Don’t you feel a little warmer just thinking about it? This winter’s…
Food
On the side
Durangoans Peter Pizzoferrato and Anna Hollowell of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil are crowing over taking a third-place win for their organic Masciantonio oil in the prestigious international extra-virgin olive oil…
Food
Lemon-pepper roasted pork that should have been chicken
This recipe for Lemon-Pepper Roasted Pork Tenderloin features coarse black pepper, kosher salt, dried thyme, garlic powder and lemon zest.Matthew Mead/Associated Press I was aiming for a roasted whole chicken…
Food
Restaurant psychology: How they are getting you to spend more
A customer places an order at a Starbucks, where the area by the cash registers often is crowded with little extras in part because the closer customers are to an item, the…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Members of the DeMolay Mothers’ Club were delightfully entertained when they were bidden by the Rainbow Mothers to attend a ‘trailer-house’ luncheon. Guests were requested to come…
Health
Health Briefs
The Workplace Health & Wellness Ambassador Training “Worksite Wellness 101” will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First National Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. The free workshop…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Game Warden Vic = of Bayfield said that the Animas River from the Bondad bridge on down would be closed this spring as far as sucker fishing…
Travel
Canada’s Powder Highway: 1 circuit, 8 ski resorts
The circuit links eight mountain resorts and many times more Nordic, heli- and cat-ski operations across 420 miles. “There’s very little out there that can rival the quality and terrain…
Family
Allow children space to follow their passions
“Coe-uhl, don’t tell us!” Rose roars, her feet kicking out of a handstand, crashing down on her rat’s cage. Snark pinches the corners of Col’s mouth into a grin. He’s…
Family
Family celebrating one month with identical triplets
Lauren and Michael Whiteley sit with their boys Nolan, 2, left, Lucas, 3, and identical triplets Alexander, Timothy and Nicholas at their home in St. Clair Shores, Mich.Paul Sancya/Associated Press…
And the West is History
And the West is History
“This aerial view showing the location of snow courses and planned developments of the Purgatory Ski Area appeared in January 1965. Black lines indicate planned lifts. The longer line at…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “La Plata County Sheriff Bruce Sullivan returned from Tucson, Arizona, where he had competed in the world’s championship sheriff’s steer roping contest in the La Fiesta de…
Religion
Religion Briefs
Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host its Purim celebrations from March 6 to March 8. On March 6, First Friday Services will begin at 6 p.m. with…
Religion
Justices grill employer over headscarf
woman denied job for religious garb; will she prevail?
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “The Kelling brothers – RV and George – of Veblen, South Dakota, have purchased the Durango Drug Company and took possession this morning from Mrs. H.C. Hamilton.”…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “A record crowd watched the first ski tournament ever held near Durango, when 150 persons watched about 70 skiers go through their paces. The meet, sponsored by…
Food
On the side
Have you ever thought about cover cropping for your garden? Not really sure what that means or why you should do it? As part of the first workshop of the…
And the West is History
And the West is History
This designers sketch of the new Durango Herald plant at 1275 Main Ave. appeared in the Jan. 27, 1965, paper.Durango Herald file photo 75 years ago: “Jim Jarvis announced that…