District 9-R News briefs for the week of May 12

District 9-R News briefs for the week of May 12
Home Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site Artist’s mixed media work and class information now at www.deborahgorton.com Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango is a doggone friendly town! When you’re ready to escape the dog-eat-dog world of the big city, Durango is the natural choice. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. This Ecological Footprint Quiz Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? Animas River Trail Mural Project Trout Wall Mural Anticipates Completion in July 2007 Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. City Begins Work on Downtown Sidewalk Design Project The City of Durango is undertaking a redesign and upgrade of its downtown pedestrian areas, including sidewalks, curbs, crossings and streetscapes. Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Home Composting Bins Available From The City of Durango The Smiley Garden: Locally grown food making sense for Durango, the world The miracle of nature is now very evident at the Smiley Garden, located along East Third Ave. on the east side of the historic Smiley Building. A model for sustainability, the Smiley Building is owned by Charles Shaw and his wife Lisa Bodwalk. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. August 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band. “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band. “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band. “Wolverine Wednesdays” generates $1100-plus for Bayfield Youth Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign supports Bayfield Marching Band. “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC Durango Recreation Center Hosts Parents Night Out On Friday, March 14, 2008, the childcare staff at the Durango Community Recreation Center will offer parents an evening of respite from their children as they host Parents Night Out. Durango Recreation Center Hosts Parents Night Out On Friday, March 14, 2008, the childcare staff at the Durango Community Recreation Center will offer parents an evening of respite from their children as they host Parents Night Out. Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Kindergarten and preschool registration dates Kindergarten and preschool registration dates 9-R News Briefs 9-R News Briefs CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids! CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids! CASTING CALL for all ages & talents The Powerhouse Kids season one It’s a kid show. It’s viral fundraising. It’s a history lesson with a shocking twist. It’s the Powerhouse Kids! Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21 Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21 Durango Parks and Recreation Activity Registration Begins Monday, April 21 Third-grade CSAP reading scores drop; district officials look to change reading program Durango School District 9-R test scores on the 2008 third-grade CSAP reading test dropped significantly from 2007, and district officials met on Wednesday with elementary school principals to identify the reasons why. Third-grade CSAP reading scores drop; district officials look to change reading program Durango School District 9-R test scores on the 2008 third-grade CSAP reading test dropped significantly from 2007, and district officials met on Wednesday with elementary school principals to identify the reasons why. High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool... High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool... High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool... High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. High Water 08 is on! Everyone in the pool... High Water 08 let’s you make your best guess at peak flow on the Animas River for chances to win big prizes. THRIVING… Children, Youth and Family Master Plan Presentation ~ May 15 The Children Youth and Family Master Plan is being presented to elected officials and the community on Thursday May 15th. THRIVING… Children, Youth and Family Master Plan Presentation ~ May 15 The Children Youth and Family Master Plan is being presented to elected officials and the community on Thursday May 15th. THRIVING… Children, Youth and Family Master Plan Presentation ~ May 15 The Children Youth and Family Master Plan is being presented to elected officials and the community on Thursday May 15th. THRIVING… Children, Youth and Family Master Plan Presentation ~ May 15 The Children Youth and Family Master Plan is being presented to elected officials and the community on Thursday May 15th. Elitch Gardens Tickets Now Available Catch the Reading Bug Catch the Reading Bug 9-R News briefs for the week of May 19 9-R News briefs for the week of May 19 City Offers Off-Ice Hockey Training at Chapman Hill Beginning on June 2nd, 2008, Chapman Hill will be offering an extensive off-ice hockey training program to kids and adults. City Offers Off-Ice Hockey Training at Chapman Hill Beginning on June 2nd, 2008, Chapman Hill will be offering an extensive off-ice hockey training program to kids and adults. Durango Public Library Sponsors the San Juan String Band The San Juan String Band, a group of four Public Lands staff, will perform environmentally-themed music for children and families at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th at the Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library (located in Sunnyside Elementary Sc Durango Public Library Sponsors the San Juan String Band The San Juan String Band, a group of four Public Lands staff, will perform environmentally-themed music for children and families at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th at the Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library (located in Sunnyside Elementary Sc Durango Public Library Sponsors the San Juan String Band The San Juan String Band, a group of four Public Lands staff, will perform environmentally-themed music for children and families at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th at the Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library (located in Sunnyside Elementary Sc Who's Your Daddy Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b Who's Your Daddy Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b Who's Your Daddy Who's Your Daddy kicks of summer, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a street party and fundraiser or all ages to benefit The Children’s Museum of Durango/Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, on Main Avenue (on the 10th and 11th b 9-R News briefs for the week of June 9 9-R News briefs for the week of June 9 Recreation Center Splash Pad is Now Open Library Presents Puppet Show and Workshop Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Open Kayak Nights to be held only on Tuesdays Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion. Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion. Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion. Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion. Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion. Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion. Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion. Coupons hot commodity at DurangoDowntown.com With rising prices, saving dollars by clipping coupons is coming back into fashion. Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD. Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD. Figueroa and Mack to present Verdi’s Requiem during Music in the Mountains Rocky Mountain PBS will film the concert for broadcast and DVD. Singer/Songwriter Dave Mensch, and his band Formula 151, on the precipice of fame? Dave Mensch of Formula 151 is arguably the hardest working musician in the local market. With an eye on the prize, and admittedly no idea of the path that will take him there, Mensch is Durango’s rock star in the making. Singer/Songwriter Dave Mensch, and his band Formula 151, on the precipice of fame? Dave Mensch of Formula 151 is arguably the hardest working musician in the local market. With an eye on the prize, and admittedly no idea of the path that will take him there, Mensch is Durango’s rock star in the making. La Plata County Compass Summit set for July 18 Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start in September Durango Leading Edge Entrepreneurial Training to start in September Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4 Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4 Book signing with biographer Judy Nolte Temple Aug. 4 La Plata Electric announces $2.3 million “patronage capital” refund LPEA member/customers to receive refunds in August 2008 billing cycle. La Plata Electric announces $2.3 million “patronage capital” refund LPEA member/customers to receive refunds in August 2008 billing cycle. Durango Area Association of Realtors announces statistical results of 2nd Quarter 2008 Durango Area Association of Realtors announces statistical results of 2nd Quarter 2008 Forest Service Monitors the “Snag Fire” near Piedra River City Administrative Offices to close early City to host Skateboard and Bike Contest City to host Skateboard and Bike Contest LPEA Outage Hotline - Over night electrical outages reported Third Florida Road widening neighborhood meeting to be held July 23 Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved Pedestrian walkway in 700 Main Avenue block to be moved LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA. LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA. LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA. LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA. LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA. LPEA launches Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate program Governor’s Energy Office approves $25,000 matching grant for LPEA. Board of County Commissioners Schedule July 21-25 ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: US 160 through Bodo Industrial Park concrete reconstruction Traffic shifts and slowing during the day, two lanes each direction will be maintained; All business accesses OPEN; may be altered at times. ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: US 160 through Bodo Industrial Park concrete reconstruction Traffic shifts and slowing during the day, two lanes each direction will be maintained; All business accesses OPEN; may be altered at times. ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: US 160 through Bodo Industrial Park concrete reconstruction Traffic shifts and slowing during the day, two lanes each direction will be maintained; All business accesses OPEN; may be altered at times. ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: 4th lane/interchange at US 160 through Grandview ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: 4th lane/interchange at US 160 through Grandview	Animas Valley hosts music program “Huskies in Outer Space” May 12 Animas Valley Elementary School’s third- and fourth-grade Husky Choir and orchestra will present the music program “Huskies in Outer Space” at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12, at Animas Valley. For more information, contact Andrew Saletta at 247-0124, ext. 3467. Durango Academy plan presentation May 12 Durango Academy has decided to adopt The Big Picture model to serve its current and future students. A representative from The Big Picture Company will be in Durango to explain the philosophy and program to parents, district administrators, board members, and interested community members at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 12, in 9-R’s Central Administration Building, 201 E. 12^th St. For more information, call Jennifer Roper at 259-0203 or visit www.bigpicture.org. Needham hosts book fair May 13-16 Needham Elementary School will host a Scholastic “buy-one-get-one-free” Book Fair Tuesday through Friday, May 13-16, in Needham’s library. The book fair will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday. For more information, call Cindy Tucson at 247-4791. Sunnyside SIPTA meeting May 14 Sunnyside Elementary’s Independent Parent Teacher Association (SIPTA) will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, in the conference room. For more information, call Maggie Colley at 259-5249, ext. 3705. Animas Valley students participate in field day May 14 Students at Animas Valley Elementary School will participate in the school’s Field Day on Wednesday, May 14, at Animas Valley. Third- through fifth-graders will take part in the activities in the morning, and kindergarten through second-graders will take part in the afternoon. For more information, contact Nancy Bray at 247-0124. Riverview fifth-grade talent show May 14 Fifth-graders at Riverview Elementary School will host their annual spring talent show at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at Riverview. Parents and families are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Mary Logan at 247-3862. Miller MPAC meeting May 15 Miller Middle School’s Parent Accountability Committee (MPAC) meeting will be at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, in Room 219. All parents are welcome. For more information, call Robin Ruddy at 247-1418, ext. 2565. Park’s Drama Club presents play May 16 The Drama Club at Park Elementary School will present a play to families and friends at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16, in the cafeteria. For more information, call Janice Coleman at 247-3718, ext. 3505. Board hosts retirement party for Mary Barter May 16 The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education will host a community reception to honor her service to the district from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at the DoubleTree Hotel. The gift presentation will begin at 6 p.m. Light food and refreshments will be provided. Community members are invited to celebrate her retirement and honor her accomplishments after 42 years in education. For more information, call Kristy Rodri at 247-5411, ext. 1448. Sunnyside garage sale fund-raiser May 17 Sunnyside Elementary School will host a garage sale on Saturday, May 17, to raise money for the Sunnyside childcare program. Community members may rent a space to sell their items for $20, or they may donate their items to Sunnyside to sell. All proceeds will benefit the Sunnyside childcare pilot program. For more information or to rent a space, call Patty Haneman at 259-5249. Park hosts kindergarten family picnic May 20 Park Elementary School will host a kindergarten family picnic at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, outside of Park by the kindergarten playground. Current kindergarten families are encouraged to attend, bring their own dinner and celebrate their student’s last days as kindergartners. For more information, call Janice Coleman at 247-3718, ext. 3505. Riverview hosts awards ceremony May 21 Riverview Elementary School will host it’s annual awards ceremony from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, in the Riverview gym. All parents and families are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call Mary Logan at 247-3862. Park hosts fifth-grade Celebration of Learning/graduation May 21 Park Elementary School will host the fifth-grade Celebration of Learning/graduation at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, in the school cafeteria. Refreshments will be provided. Families are encouraged to attend and celebrate the end of their years as elementary students. For more information, call Janice Coleman at 247-3718, ext. 3505. Park fifth-grade talent show May 21 Fifth-graders at Park Elementary School will present a talent show from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, in the school cafeteria. Families are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Janice Coleman at 247-3718, ext. 3505. FOR SUNDAY: Fort Lewis Mesa’s Roadrunners of the Week Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School honored students for being “artistic and having creative talents” as the Roadrunners of the Week. They are: Emma Grace Fitzgerald, Eli Riffle, Eliza Anderson, Taylor Beam, Savannah Talley, Icely Din, Kimberly Crawford, Jonah Shaw-Gage, Madolyn Talley, and Chelsea Harris. For more information, call Sallie Kautter at 588-3331, ext. 3804. Animas Valley’s Huskies of the Week Animas Valley Elementary School honored students for being “helpful” as the Huskies of the Week. They are: kindergartner Marcus Fisher; first-graders Marissa Coumerilh and Rosa Suarez; second-graders Emma Vogel, Chance Guffey, Trevor Tsosie, Adin Dorf, and Colton Fine; third-graders Brenden Wedertz and Juanis Gonzalez; fourth-graders Michael Rau and Bailey Kord; and fifth-graders Dakota Padilla, Marissa Padilla, Tanner Civiletto, Jordan Smith, and Anthony Smith. Fifth-grader Tessa Hermesman was also honored for displaying characteristics of “self-control.” For more information, call Barbara Frontella at 247-0124, ext. 3404. Riverview Principal Pride awards Riverview Elementary School recognized the following students as Principal Pride recipients for the month of April: Katie Milliet, Laura Martella, Dakota Padoven, Campbell Brown, Reagan Bennett, Tyshawn Yazzie, Brooke Buccowich, Harrison Quick, Blake McDaniel, Jack Steinberg, Harry Steinberg, Cole Waddell, Callie Huckins, Nathan Parker, Jenna Engleken, Amanda Schwartz, Chandler Schneider, Anna Caplan, Chance Kinkade, Cory Gillespie, Madalyn McClure, Desirae Merrill, Cole Williams, Jared Webster, Wyeth Rossi, Tayci Moore, Eli Fenton, Avory France, Luke Meyer, Annie Wyrick, Rock Wageman, Dylan King, Paxton Scott, Pedro Delgado, Marley Deschiney, Siena Widen, Avery Smith, Nainoa Umbhau, Xander Sakadinsky, Dylan Gaver, Emmett Stottlemyer, Cameron Vigil, Olivia Sakadinsky and Aaliyah Silas. For more information, contact Mary Logan at 247-3862. Sunnyside GT students present water proposal to Suunyside Landscaping committee Third-grade students in Jeb Holt’s gifted and talented program at Sunnyside Elementary School presented a water project proposal to the Sunnyside Landscaping Committee for a project based learning unit they were completing. The proposal included a project description to solve the watering problem of the second-grade garden with rainwater. Also, included in the proposal were constraints, a development schedule, cost analysis, and a project risk assessment. For more information, contact Jeb Holt at 259-5249.
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