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| Verdict in Hauk Trial : After four hours of deliberation, the jury reaches a verdict in Pagosa Springs sexual assault trial |
Anne Centers | 1/31/07 |
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| Town Seeks Land Use Volunteers : Town of Pagosa Springs is seeking people to help consultants Clarion Associates square outdated Land Use Codes with Town's new Comprehensive Plan |
Bill Hudson | 1/31/07 |
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| Last Week's BoCC Meeting : On Tuesday, February 20 there will be a Public Comment meeting about the use of pesticides in the County |
Anne Centers | 1/30/07 |
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| Historic Preservation Work Session : The meeting will be on Friday, February 2 in the Town Hall Small Conference Room |
Tamra Allen | 1/30/07 |
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| County Planning Director Search Starts Over : The process for looking for a Director of County Development has gone back to square one; County Attorney filling in for the time being |
Anne Centers | 1/30/07 |
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| Public County Meeting Tonight : Tonight, January 30 at 6:00 pm the Board of County Commissioners will be holding a Public “County Hall” meeting |
Special to the Post | 1/30/07 |
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| NEW FEATURE: Around the Corners : Death of Sergeant Yazzie; steam cleaning in Durango; lessons in Telluride; proscribed values |
Glenn Walsh | 1/29/07 |
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| Historic Preservation Board January Meeting : Preservation Board keeps up a brave facade |
Glenn Walsh | 1/26/07 |
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| Alternative Sites for New County Facilities : Where would you like the new courthouse facilities located? |
Anne Centers | 1/26/07 |
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| Town of Pagosa Springs Police Blotter : Incident reports from Wednesday, January 17 to Tuesday, January 23 |
Special to the Post | 1/26/07 |
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| Trial for Gary Hauk Begins : Opening statements in sexual assault trial paint the accused, Gary Hauk, as either a "brazen rapist" or as simply a man who paid for sex with a stranger |
Anne Centers | 1/25/07 |
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| Archuleta County Big Box Issues : At present, inconsistent regulation policies between the Town and County might enable developers to play one against the other |
Anne Centers | 1/24/07 |
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| Jury Selection for Hauk Trial : Yesterday, about 100 summoned residents arrived at the Archuleta County Courthouse to see if they would be chosen as jury members for the trial |
Anne Centers | 1/23/07 |
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| Planning Commission Agenda Changes : Three development projects removed from tonight's agenda |
Bill Hudson | 1/23/07 |
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| BoCC Meeting Agenda : Board of County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, January 23 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at Archuleta County Courthouse |
Special to the Post | 1/22/07 |
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| County Big Box Meeting Tonight : Tonight, January 22, a Work Session will meet in the Commissioners' meeting room at the Archuleta County Courthouse to discuss controversial issue |
Bill Hudson | 1/22/07 |
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| Governor Appoints New CDOT Chief : Rifle lawyer Russell George becomes Western Slope's sole Cabinet appointee |
Glenn Walsh | 1/22/07 |
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| School District Looks at Drug Testing for Students : Committee to develop a mandatory student drug testing program is approved. |
Glenn Walsh | 1/19/07 |
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| Airport Advisory Commission Gets 20 Year Forecast : Two separate but related presentations at the Airport Advisory groups monthly meeting looked at the future economic health of Stevens Field |
Bill Hudson | 1/19/07 |
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| Senator Allard Will Not Seek Re-Election : Sen. Allard announces his retirement from the Senate at the end of the 2008 session, honoring his term limit pledge |
Special to the Post | 1/18/07 |
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| Salazar Requests Emergency Aid : Colorado's US Senator writes President and USDA seeking aid for cattle farmers in southest Colorado |
Special to the Post | 1/18/07 |
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| Historic Preservation Board Meeting Agenda : County Courthouse to be discussed; Design guidelines review; Historic walking tour brochure reviewed |
Special to the Post | 1/18/07 |
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| Meeting Ron Ommen : Health District meets face to face with Hospital CEO candidate Ron Ommen |
Bill Hudson | 1/17/07 |
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| Drug Court Blessing : There are triggers that will propel you back into drugs; as the saying goes, “Hang out at a barbershop, you're going to get a haircut" |
Anne Centers | 1/17/07 |
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| County to Hold Open Houses on New Facility Alternatives : The workshops will be in an open house format, affording an informal atmosphere for the public to visit at their leisure |
Sheila Berger | 1/17/07 |
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| Town Council Meeting Agenda : Town Council meets at noon today, Wednesday, January 17, in Town Hall Council Chambers |
Special to the Post | 1/17/07 |
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| School District Considers Random Drug Testing : School Committee to weigh the pros and cons of testing students involved in extra-curricular activities |
Glenn Walsh | 1/16/07 |
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| BoCC January Schedule : Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners have three more public meetings scheduled during January |
Special to the Post | 1/15/07 |
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| Humane Society Thrift Store Fights Crime : In response to shoplifting problems, popular thrift store remodels to make monitoring for salespeople |
Anne Centers | 1/12/07 |
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| Town of Pagosa Springs Police Blotter : Incident Reports from Wednesday, January 3 through Wednesday, January 10 |
Special to the Post | 1/12/07 |
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| Archuleta County Courthouse Sale Pending : Tuesday, the BoCC accepted a proposal to purchase the courthouse building contingent on three vital points |
Anne Centers | 1/11/07 |
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| School Board Meeting Report : Master plans for future Archuleta schools and parks commence |
Glenn Walsh | 1/11/07 |
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| Pradera Pointe Meets with Criticism : Neighboring residents complain about smaller lot sizes and neighborhood impacts as Planning Commission views sketch plan for new Cemetery Road subdivision proposal |
Bill Hudson | 1/11/07 |
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| School Superintendent's Report : School Board Appreciation Month; links to achievement reports and calendars |
Duane Noggle | 1/11/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Swearing In Ceremony : Yesterday, elected officials were sworn in by Judge Lyman |
Anne Centers | 1/10/07 |
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| Moomaw's First BoCC Meeting : The BoCC meeting ended in record time with new year changes |
Anne Centers | 1/10/07 |
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| One Man's Garbage, Part Two : Chris Tanner continues my course in learning about sludge and recycling |
Anne Centers | 1/9/07 |
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| Health District to Meet CEO Candidate : Upper San Juan Health Services District schedules public workshop for this Thursday, January 11 |
Bill Hudson | 1/9/07 |
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| One Man's Garbage, Part One : Chris Tanner, Director of Solid Waste gives me a crash course in Garbage 101 |
Anne Centers | 1/8/07 |
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| Swearing In Ceremony Tomorrow : The ceremony will be on Tuesday, January 9 in the upstairs Courthouse at the Archuleta County Courthouse |
Special to the Post | 1/8/07 |
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| Town of Pagosa Springs Police Blotter : Incident reports from Wednesday, December 27, 2006 through Tuesday, January 2, 2007. |
Special to the Post | 1/8/07 |
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| Sheriff's Department Police Blotter : Incident reports from Wednesday, December 27 through Tuesday, January 2 |
April Owens, SDPIO | 1/8/07 |
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| Big Buildings Under Construction : Two new buildings that will change Pagosa's physical and social landscape are underway after preparatory delays |
Bill Hudson | 1/5/07 |
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| Questions About County Survey : ...it serves as a “report card” of sorts for County services as compared with other counties of similar demographics |
Anne Centers | 1/5/07 |
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| BoCC Meeting Agenda : The meeting is on Tuesday, January 9 in the meeting room of the Archuleta County Courthouse |
Special to the Post | 1/5/07 |
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| Junction Creek Thinning Project to Start in mid-January : Short, temporary closures may occur when personnel or equipment are working near the road, but no long-term closures are planned |
Pamella Wilson | 1/4/07 |
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| Board of Adjustments Design Review Board : A Planning Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9 in Town Hall Council Chambers |
Tamra Allen | 1/4/07 |
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| County to Survey Residents : Within the next two weeks, questionnaires will be sent to a random sample of 1,200 residents, asking for feedback on the quality and usefulness of County services |
Sheila Berger | 1/3/07 |
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| Town Council Discusses Annexation, Impact Fees, Food Vending : A short agenda nevertheless provided plenty of discussion at yesterday's Town Council meeting |
Bill Hudson | 1/3/07 |
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| Drug Court Now in Session : An exciting new program began about five months ago in Pagosa that rehabilitates drug offenders |
Anne Centers | 1/2/07 |
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| Town Tourism Committee Budget Outlined : Committee will spend $500,000 this coming year to promote Pagosa Springs tourism |
Bill Hudson | 1/2/07 |
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| Town Council Meeting Agenda : The Town Council Meeting Agenda will be today, Tuesday, January 2 |
Special to the Post | 1/2/07 |
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| Post Office and Governmental Agencies Closed Tuesday : San Juan Public Lands Offices to be Closed Tuesday to Honor Gerald Ford |
Ann Bond | 1/1/07 |
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| Opinions & Editorials |
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| EDITORIAL: The Post Goes Green : LPEA green energy credits provide a simple — and low cost — way for electricity users to support a cleaner, more sustainable future |
Bill Hudson | 1/29/07 |
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| OPINION: Back to Work at the State Capitol : Jim Isgar, Senator for southwest Colorado, gives an overview of the new legislative session's start |
Senator Jim Isgar | 1/29/07 |
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| EDITORIAL: Seeing Stars : Looking out at the early morning sky, I am connected to the ancient Greeks and to the mysterious world of ideas |
Bill Hudson | 1/26/07 |
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| OPINION: Life in the Legislature : Health services and surface-use bills introduced; proud mom thanks Adult Education Center |
Representative Ellen Roberts | 1/23/07 |
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| EDITORIAL: A Disturbing Look at Key West, Florida : Resort towns across the U.S. are facing the same problem — the disappearance of their working class and their colorful sense of community |
Bill Hudson | 1/22/07 |
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| OPINION: Raids Aimed at Illegal Immigrants : Each morning in places like Greeley, hundreds of immigrants watch their spouses or parents go to work, always wondering whether they’ll come home, or end up instead in a detention center on the way to being deported |
Jonathan Thompson, High Country News | 1/19/07 |
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| OPINION: Quiet Winter at Wolf Creek : Recent court decisions have put the Village at Wolf Creek development on hold for the winter, but there are still issues to await in the coming months |
Leah Bathen | 1/17/07 |
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| OPINION: Life in the Legislature : Southwest Colorado's new state representative begins her journey with five bills in hand |
Rep. Ellen Roberts | 1/16/07 |
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| EDITORIAL: Our Nation Honors Rev. King; Our Schools Choose Not To : Why have our schools chosen, again, not to celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King? |
Glenn Walsh | 1/15/07 |
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| EDITORIAL: What are We Preserving? : Rampant suburban sprawl seems to be the order of the day, despite attempts by the Town and residents to hold on to a small town lifestyle |
Bill Hudson | 1/11/07 |
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| EDITORIAL: Thirty Years with the Same Woman : The Post's publisher thinks back on thirty years of marriage and still can't quite fathom the meaning of it all |
Bill Hudson | 1/9/07 |
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| OPINION: Honored to Serve Southwest Colorado : Mark Larson prepares to hand the legislative reigns over to new 5th House District representative Ellen Roberts |
Rep. Mark Larson | 1/9/07 |
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| EDITORIAL: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow...Can We? : Is an occasional "snow day" too much to ask? |
Glenn Walsh | 1/8/07 |
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| OPINION: Corps of Visitors, Not Discoverers : ...their struggle is to hang on to who they are, recover what land they can, and wait for these bad times to pass |
Ed Marston, High Country News | 1/2/07 |
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| Arrivals & Departures |
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| Business & Real Estate |
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| Chamber of Commerce News : Throw on the thermal underwear, hats and gloves and head out to one of the many WinterFest activities planned for Saturday and Sunday, February 10 and 11 |
Mary Jo Coulehan | 1/31/07 |
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| Colorado Enterprise Fund Goes Statewide : 30-year-old non-profit loan fund seeks to provide loans to businesses that cannot access traditional business financing |
Special to the Post | 1/31/07 |
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| LPEA Adjusts Time-of-Use Rates for Seasonal Usage : On-peak, off-peak rates designed to conserve energy, save customers money |
Mark Schwantes | 1/24/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, Part Two : Thank yous to outgoing Chamber Board members, and special Citizen of the Year and other awards |
Anne Rachel Centers | 1/23/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Part One : The Volunteer and Citizen of the year both received standing ovations |
Anne Rachel Centers | 1/22/07 |
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| Airport Advisory Board Meeting Agenda : Airport Advisory Board meets at 3 pm today, Thursday, January 18 |
Special to the Post | 1/18/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Summit Ski & Sports Celebrates : Jeff and Addi Greer throw a party to commemorate twenty years in business — twenty years? Is that some kind of record? |
Clarissa Hudson | 1/17/07 |
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| The Great Pagosa Hot Springs : Pagosa's fabled "healing waters" once caused wars among area Indian tribes; ownership has changed hands many times since then |
Bill Hudson | 1/16/07 |
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| Senior State Demographer to Discuss Growth in SW Colorado : Senior demographer to cover region’s economic drivers of second homes, retirees, and remote workers during Durango visit |
Special to the Post | 1/16/07 |
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| Chamber of Commerce News : Annual Meeting; Board candidates; Winterfest is here |
Mary Jo Coulehan | 1/12/07 |
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| Yoga Pagosa Grand Opening Tomorrow : Nine free classes offered Saturday; an innovative new studio featuring many of Pagosa's favorite teachers opens tomorrow |
Glenn Walsh | 1/5/07 |
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Chamber of Commerce News : Citizen and Volunteer of the Year nominations due; Annual Meeting date set
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Mary Jo Coulehan | 1/4/07 |
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| Chamber of Commerce Board Election : Three open seats; six members running |
Mary Jo Coulehan | 1/4/07 |
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| Friends & Neighbors |
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| Pyrate Mike Benefit a Loving Success : At the end of the evening, this wonderful group of people had raised close to $8,000, including pledges to make Janet's mortgage payments through July |
Denny Finn | 1/31/07 |
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| Downhill Sled Race Coming : "Anything Goes Downhill Sled Race" on Saturday, February 10 on the hill behind Best Value Inn High Country Lodge |
Special to the Post | 1/30/07 |
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| PSJH Honor Roll Students : The 8th and 7th grader honor roll students for the second quarter of school |
Special to the Post | 1/30/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Community Center Volunteers : About 50 volunteers were guests of the community center enjoying dinner, desserts and dancing |
Anne Rachel Centers | 1/29/07 |
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| Pet of the Week : Sport, a sportsmen's dream is ready for you to take him home |
Sheila Farmer | 1/26/07 |
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| Chamber News : |
Mary Jo Coulehan | 1/26/07 |
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| Library News : Lifelong learning lectures begin March 3; website update; book picks; Heritage Quilt |
Carole Howard and Library Staff | 1/26/07 |
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| Area Students Selected for a Week in Washington, DC : Area high school students Caleb Flint, Kailee Kenyon and Roger LeFevre have been selected to participate in the National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C |
Indiana Reed | 1/26/07 |
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| Community Center News : Activities for the upcoming week |
Mercy Korsgren | 1/25/07 |
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| Benji is Found : Sonlight Christian Camp owners find their shaggy dog, apparently looking for his way home |
Special to the Post | 1/25/07 |
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| Financial Aid Night for Public and Private School Students : PSHS counseling department sponsors financial aid presentation next Wednesday for all private, public and home schooling seniors and juniors |
Special to the Post | 1/25/07 |
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| Seeds of Learning Auction and Fundraiser : Child care center's signature fundraising event, Once Upon A Time Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, March 24 |
Special to the Post | 1/24/07 |
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| Walking the Dogs at the Humane Society : Grab your friends and make a date with a dog |
Anne Centers | 1/22/07 |
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| Let United Way Fix Dinner : Aprés Ski Party will serve up home-cooked meals for skiers (and other folks) as an additional fund raising event on United Way Ski Day, Jan. 24; reservations needed by today |
Stacia Kemp | 1/22/07 |
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| Library News : Why libraries are good for Pagosa and our country |
Carole Howard and the Library Staff | 1/19/07 |
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| Pet of the Week : Hurc would love going for long walks and cuddling up on the rug by your fireplace |
Sheila Farmer | 1/19/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Volunteering in a First Grade Class : Every Monday afternoon I volunteer at Pagosa Springs Elementary School in Teddy Finney's first grade class |
Anne Rachel Centers | 1/18/07 |
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| Community Center Schedule : Activities from Thursday, January 18 to Thursday, January 25 |
Mercy Korsgren | 1/18/07 |
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| Benefit Concert in Memory of Pyrate Mike : A benefit concert on Friday, January 26, in Arboles will celebrate Mike's spirit and raise funds to help Janet get started in the rebuilding of her home and her life |
Denny Finn | 1/17/07 |
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| Birth Announcements : Baby arrivals at Mercy Medical Center in Durango, from the month of December |
Special to the Post | 1/16/07 |
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| Library News : Cookbooks local and international – a treasure trove of recipes |
Carole Howard and the Library Staff | 1/12/07 |
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| Pet of the Week : Catfish is waiting for a loving home |
Sheila Farmer | 1/12/07 |
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| Library News : New year starts with library staff changes |
Carole Howard and the Library Staff | 1/5/07 |
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| OBITUARY: Sophie O'Caña : A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Friday, January 5 |
Special to the Post | 1/5/07 |
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| OBITUARY: Frank Darrell O'Caña : A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Friday, January 5 |
Special to the Post | 1/5/07 |
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| OBITUARY: Herman Voelker : Herman loved to fish, ride his horse, “Blaze,” and do things with his family |
Special to the Post | 1/5/07 |
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| Pet of the Week : Dulce is up for adoption at the Humane Society |
Sheila Farmer | 1/5/07 |
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| Humane Society Meeting : The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to elect Directors for 2007 and to conduct such business as may come before the board |
Annette Foor | 1/5/07 |
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| Community Center News : We are looking forward to a busy year with new programs and more community events |
Mercy Korsgren | 1/4/07 |
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| OBITUARY: Maria I. Martinez : Mary was well-known for her good Mexican food |
Special to the Post | 1/4/07 |
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| OBITUARY: Alfonso F. Archuleta : The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 5 at 10:00 am at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church |
Special to the Post | 1/3/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: New Year's Eve Dance : About 130 people danced their way into the New Year at the Community Center on December 31 |
Anne Rachel Centers | 1/2/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Ice Skating : Some of them got on the ice tenatively, several fell down, others skated around like experts on the last day of December |
Anne Rachel Centers | 1/1/07 |
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| Arts & Entertainment |
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| Playing at Liberty Theatre : Opening on Friday are Rocky Balboa at 6 pm and Pursuit of Happyness at 8:15 |
Special to the Post | 1/31/07 |
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| Waiting for Cupid's Arrow to Strike? : Music in the Mountains Gift Certificates are the swiftest wy to your sweetheart's soft spot |
Elise Zimmerman | 1/30/07 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Woodworks Wizards : While the group played a ragtime number, I glanced around the room to see some in the crowd sitting with eyes closed and a smile on their faces |
Anne Rachel Centers | 1/29/07 |
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| Four Corners Books Jerry Douglas Band : Jerry Douglas will be returning to the Four Corners Folk Festival with his band to close Sunday's lineup |
Crista Munro | 1/29/07 |
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| ECA Presents the Woodwork Percussion Ensemble : Upcoming concert event features Fort Lewis College professor plus five talented percussion students |
Carla Roberts | 1/26/07 |
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| Application Deadline for Artist-in-Residence : Applications must be received by a San Juan Public Lands Office by no later than Thursday March 1 |
Ann Bond | 1/26/07 |
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| No Brown Bag Writers This Week : The writers group resumes next Thursday, February 1 |
Special to the Post | 1/25/07 |
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| Artsline : Workshops and photography contest |
Linda Strathdee | 1/25/07 |
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| Movies at Liberty Theatre : Night at the Museum continues at 5:15 pm and the Good Shepherd plays at 7:30 pm |
Special to the Post | 1/24/07 |
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| Film Society Screen Never on Sunday : The Film Society will screen and discuss director Jules Dassin’s 1960 classic comedy-drama Never On Sunday, starring Melina Mercouri on Tuesday, January 30 |
Special to the Post | 1/23/07 |
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| Jewelry of Ben Nighthorse Exhibit Returns Home : "The Jewelry of Ben Nighthorse" finally comes home to the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College |
Special to the Post | 1/22/07 |
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| Honoring the Ballantine Family : On Saturday, February 10, the Durango Arts Center will sponsor the second annual Sweetheart of the Arts, our signature fund-raising event |
Susan Belshe | 1/19/07 |
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| Thursday Poem : Tree at My Window |
Robert Frost | 1/18/07 |
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| Playing at Liberty Theatre : Opening on Friday will be Night at the Museum at 6 pm and 8:15 pm |
Special to the Post | 1/17/07 |
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| Artists Gathering : On Wednesday, January 17, the Durango Arts Center's artist/photographer Paul Boyer will be sharing his love-hate relationship with photography |
Susan Belshe | 1/17/07 |
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| A Season of Love — and Secrets : Readers will guess what happens next, when the widow meets the widower on the lonesome Western prairie |
Stephen Lyons, High Country News | 1/16/07 |
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| Why Fades a Dream? : A poem offered in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King |
Paul Laurence Dunbar | 1/15/07 |
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| How to Write and Illustrate Your Children's Book : Now is the time to learn the basics of how to write, illustrate and submit your children's book idea |
Special to the Post | 1/12/07 |
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| Paramount’s Original LaserSpectacular : Featuring the Music of Pink Floyd at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Friday, January 27 |
Special to the Post | 1/12/07 |
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| News from the Pagosa Springs Arts Council : 19th Annual PSAC Photography Contest at Moonlight Books plus many more art tidbits |
Linda Strathdee | 1/11/07 |
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| Thursday Poem : The Snow Man |
Wallace Stevens | 1/11/07 |
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| Artist-In-Residence Applications Sought : San Juan National Forest accepting applications until March 1 for the Aspen Guard Station Artist-in-Residence Program |
Ann Bond | 1/11/07 |
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| Playing at Liberty Theatre : A free Senior Day movie will be shown at 1:00 today; movies opening on Friday are Eragon at 6 pm and Blood Diamond at 8:15 |
Special to the Post | 1/10/07 |
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| Writing Classes at Fort Lewis : Fiction Writing and Fundamentals of Editing are being offered from January through March |
Will Gray | 1/10/07 |
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| Formula 151 to Perform at Fort Lewis : Award-winning, Durango-based band to perform at the Community Concert Hall on Friday, January 19 |
Special to the Post | 1/10/07 |
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| Brown Bag Writers : Thursday gathering brings writers together at SHY RABBIT |
Leanne Goebel | 1/9/07 |
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| Volunteer Orientation at the DAC : An orientation meeting will be on Saturday, January 13 |
Susan Belshe | 1/9/07 |
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| Let's Explore, Art:21- Spirituality and Consumption : You won't want to miss this award winning PBS Series |
Denise Coffee | 1/9/07 |
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| Illumine Your Senses : Download the Community Concert Hall's Winter/Spring Programming Guide |
Special to the Post | 1/8/07 |
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| Brown Bag Writers : Thursday gathering brings writers together at SHY RABBIT on Thursdays from 11:30 to 1:00 pm |
Leanne Goebel | 1/4/07 |
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| Artsline : Art classes for the New Year, monthly calendar and other information |
Linda Strathdee | 1/4/07 |
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| VIDEO: New Years Dance at the Community Center : The John Graves Band entertained 130 dance enthusiasts on December 31, 2006 |
Bill Hudson & Glenn Walsh | 1/4/07 |
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| Playing at Liberty Theatre : Note: Liberty Theatre will be closed on Mondays. New films opening on Friday are Charlotte's Web at 6 pm and Apocolypto will be the second movie playing at 8 |
Special to the Post | 1/3/07 |
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| Junior Brown to Perform at Concert Hall : Fort Lewis College presents a concert with Junior Brown on Thursday, January 11 |
Special to the Post | 1/3/07 |
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| Critique Writing Group : The basic philosophy of any workshop should be, “How can I help make this better? |
Jerry Hannah | 1/2/07 |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Fifth Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival : The city of Lamar and the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) will co-host the fifth annual “High Plains Snow Goose Festival,” the weekend of February 23 to 25 |
Michael Seraphin | 1/29/07 |
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| Recreational Trapping of Pine Marten and Mink Halted : Organizations challenged the legality of the regulation and the District Court entered a stay on January 5, nullifying the regulations |
Tyler Baskfield | 1/26/07 |
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| DOW Pavilion at the International Sportsmen Exposition : The 30th annual International Sportsmen’s Exposition will take place January 25-28 at the Colorado Convention Center |
Tyler Baskfield | 1/25/07 |
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| Igloos Available to the Public at Wolf Creek : This season I have already constructed two igloos which are available to anyone who can find them |
Gerry Riggs | 1/24/07 |
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| Annual Pueblo Eagle Day : Events at the day-long event include live bird demonstrations, bird watching classes, wildlife viewing stations and the release of three hawks that were nursed back to health by the Pueblo Raptor Center |
Michael Seraphin | 1/24/07 |
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| Bighorn Sheep Management Meeting : The public is invited to attend a meeting regarding management of bighorn sheep on January 25 at the Colorado Division of Wildlife office in Gunnison |
Joe Lewandowski | 1/23/07 |
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Walk-in Hunting Access Meeting in Cortez : Rural landowners from the areas around Dolores, Cortez, Mancos and Dove Creek are invited to attend a meeting about a new hunter-access program sponsored by the Colorado Division of Wildlife |
Joe Lewandowsk | 1/22/07 |
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| Park and Recreation News : Basketball tip-offs tip off; Call for officials; Christmas tree recycling; Skate pond open |
Tom Carosello | 1/22/07 |
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| Wildlife Seek Refuge From Deep Snow : Trains hit 41 elk between Trinidad and Aguilar during a four-day period |
Michael Seraphin | 1/19/07 |
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| Walk-in Hunting Access Meeting in Bayfield : This meeting is specifically geared toward landowners who are interested in allowing public access to their land for spring turkey hunting |
Joe Lewandowski | 1/18/07 |
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| Where Eagles Soar : An outing with the guys from the Colorado Division of Wildlife on their annual eagle count |
Anne Centers | 1/16/07 |
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| Wildlife Commission Okays Big Game Access Program : Changes made for big game vouchers |
Tim Holeman | 1/16/07 |
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| Angling for Perch on Frozen Lakes : An overabundance of yellow perch in Pagosa area lakes has put pressure on trout stocks; ice fishing may be part of the solution |
Bruce Andersen | 1/15/07 |
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| Town of Pagosa Recreation News : Pagosa sharpshooters; youth league basketball; call for officials; skate pond hours |
Tom Carosello | 1/12/07 |
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| Parks and Recreation Weekly News : The Town will once again conduct a Christmas tree recycling program |
Tom Carosello | 1/5/07 |
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| Health & Environment |
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| Quit Smoking with Acupuncture : Acupuncture is often a court mandated treatment for drug addicts because of its ability to curb withdrawal symptoms and manage cravings |
Diane Joswick, L.Ac | 1/30/07 |
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| Congress Passes Clean Energy Act : Recent action ends oil and drilling handouts to protect public lands and shores while investing in a new energy future |
Matthew Garrington | 1/29/07 |
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| Free Showing of Environmental Film : SOS will host free showing of environmental film “The Great Warming” today, Monday, January 29 at 2:00 pm at the Liberty Theatre |
Denise Rue-Pastin | 1/29/07 |
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| River Redux : Thanks to a historic and grudging compromise, water and salmon head back to the San Joaquin River, six decades after they were taken out |
Matt Jenkins, High Country News | 1/26/07 |
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| Breathe Into Health : Mindful breathing helps us to be calm, relaxed, and peaceful |
Margaret Burkesmith | 1/25/07 |
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| Environmental Issues on Legislative Agenda : Watchdog group Environment Colorado is gearing up for what looks to be "one of the most promising state environmental legislative agendas ever" |
Special to the Post | 1/23/07 |
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| Clean Energy Agenda Set for Colorado : Labor, agriculture, and renewable energy advocates support strong goals for a New Energy Economy |
Matt Garrington | 1/19/07 |
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| Acupuncture for Weight Loss : How to lose weight and keep it off with Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Nutritional Counseling and Breathing Techniques |
Joey Komada, L.Ac. | 1/19/07 |
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| LaPlata County Exercise Program for Seniors : Watch Your Step is an introductory, gentle exercise program for adults 55 and older to improve balance coordination and strength |
Jane Looney | 1/18/07 |
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| Nature's Tinsel : A wintertime journey to gather the herb Usnea, and a summary of its many healthful benefits |
Margaret Burkesmith & Glenn Walsh | 1/12/07 |
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| Public Health News Briefs : A number of events are available through the Upper San Juan Health Basin |
Jane Looney | 1/12/07 |
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Excremental Gains? : A stink over ‘sludge’ raises larger questions |
Matt Jenkins, High Country News | 1/12/07 |
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| Environment Colorado to Submit Petitions : Nine lakes across Colorado have mercury advisories warning that children and pregnant women are advised not to eat fish from those lakes because of mercury pollution |
Bill Hudson | 1/11/07 |
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| Health and Wellness Network Now Non-Profit : The Board of Directors elected the following officers |
Constance d’Angelis | 1/10/07 |
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| No Immunization Clinic on January 15 : Upper San Juan Basin Health Department will be closed on Monday, January 15 |
Jane Looney | 1/9/07 |
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| Keep Your New Year’s No-Smoking Resolution After Day Seven : Seven tips on how to keep from falling back into the smoking habit |
Jane Looney | 1/8/07 |
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| Shear Pleasure : On a good clip they can trim 1,100 sheep a day |
Jeremy Lurgio, High Country News | 1/3/07 |
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| Green Earth Institute Nutrition in the Schools : Find all the resources you need to organize a group in your area to ensure that your children nourish their brains at lunch as well as in the classroom |
Jane Sherry, the Satya Center | 1/2/07 |
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| Religion & Philosophy |
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| Healing Power of Music at UU : Paul Roberts, local musician, teacher, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Elation Center for the Arts, will discuss "The Healing Power of Music" based on his experiences working in the field of music therapy |
Special to the Post | 1/31/07 |
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| Corruption Disguised as Freedom : David Kupelian's book "The Marketing of Evil" raises important questions about the nature of "truth" |
Bill Hudson | 1/30/07 |
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| Dynamic Vision, Deeper Roots : Carolyn Hull will facilitate "How to Embody your Truth and Grow Your Dreams" at the Four Corners Center for Spiritual Living starting next Tuesday |
Anna Lauer | 1/30/07 |
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| Four Corners Center for Spiritual Living : Barbara Hays to speak about peace, place and presence on Sunday, January 28 |
Anna Lauer | 1/26/07 |
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| Home Sweet Church : Jim & Nancy Sanderson have a vision — to open a home church in every neighborhood in the Four Corners |
Special to the Post | 1/25/07 |
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| Speakers Recent Journey to Thailand at UU : Karen Aspin and Victoria White, will speak about their recent journey to Thailand for an international meditation retreat with the Supreme Master Ching Hai on Sunday, January 28 |
Special to the Post | 1/24/07 |
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| There's No Church Like Home : Local Home Church part of a larger movement |
Jim Sanderson | 1/22/07 |
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| Hypocrisy and Hype, Part Two : We must somehow develop a values-oriented society, with positive, compassionate role models |
A. John Graves | 1/19/07 |
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| Hypocrisy and Hype, Part One : Hypocrisy is defined as “The practice of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness” |
A. John Graves | 1/18/07 |
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| Metaphysics and the Subconscious Mind at UU : Lindsay Morgan, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, will be speaking on the fascinating subject of our inner life |
Special to the Post | 1/17/07 |
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| A God Jealous of Our Devotion : “…before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.” |
Pat Sipperly | 1/16/07 |
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| Only One God? : If the God of the Bible prohibits the worship of other ‘gods’ then does it not stand to reason that at least one other god exists? |
Pastor Jeff Daly | 1/15/07 |
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| A Jealous God : There is one God and only one God, some say. Is that so? |
Bill Hudson | 1/11/07 |
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| Meditation: Patience and Peace at UU : One quality that we can cultivate is patience, even in the midst of world turmoil or personal transition |
Special to the Post | 1/10/07 |
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| Come and Experience Deeksha! : Deeksha is the transfer of energy that awakens the enlightenment process |
Nicole and Hasyo Yates | 1/9/07 |
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| Hypocrisy and Hype Discussed at UU : John Graves will lead the program—at both political and personal levels, our culture and society seem prone to advocate one thing and do the opposite |
Special to the Post | 1/3/07 |
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| Humor, Poetry, Fiction |
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| Random Drug Testing at the Daily Post : In our unrelenting effort to remain on the cutting edge of public policy, the Post makes a stab at devising its own mandatory drug test |
Bill Hudson | 1/23/07 |
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| A Frickin Cold Morning : The Post publisher nearly freezes his toes off — or at least worries about freezing his toes off |
Bill Hudson | 1/16/07 |
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| VIDEO: How to Keep Your Job : Some free New Year's advice that many Pagosans may find useful in the coming months |
Pat Sipperly | 1/2/07 |
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