Next GED testing Saturday, April 5

Next GED testing Saturday, April 5
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 supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. College Scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association La Plata and Archuleta County high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in the rural electric industry are eligible for one of two scholarships offered by LPEA. College Scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association La Plata and Archuleta County high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in the rural electric industry are eligible for one of two scholarships offered by LPEA. College Scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association La Plata and Archuleta County high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in the rural electric industry are eligible for one of two scholarships offered by LPEA. Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley Elementary School. Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley Elementary School. Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley Elementary School. Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26 Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26 Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26 Kindergarten and preschool registration dates Kindergarten and preschool registration dates 9-R News Briefs 9-R News Briefs Summer internships available at La Plata Electric Association Looking toward the future, coop hopes to introduce students to job opportunities. Summer internships available at La Plata Electric Association Looking toward the future, coop hopes to introduce students to job opportunities. 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008. 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008. 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008. 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. La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized. La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized. 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent. 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent. 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent. Educational Talent Search graduation sends students on their way to a brighter future A couple of weeks after Fort Lewis College bid farewell to almost 600 of its students at Spring Commencement, the Educational Talent Search (ETS) program at Fort Lewis College graduated its students, some of whom may become the newest Skyhawks next year. District 9-R News briefs for the week of May 12 District 9-R News briefs for the week of May 12 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 Three Mercy physicians selected for 2007- 2008 Best Doctors in America® list Three Mercy physicians selected for 2007- 2008 Best Doctors in America® list Three Mercy physicians selected for 2007- 2008 Best Doctors in America® list Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Tour of Durango postponed until Summer 2009 Business Improvement District, City of Durango and Strater Hotel receive 2008 Governor’s Awards Business Improvement District, City of Durango and Strater Hotel receive 2008 Governor’s Awards Business Improvement District, City of Durango and Strater Hotel receive 2008 Governor’s Awards The Great Pumpkin Patch Express now running at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The Great Pumpkin Patch Express now running at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The Great Pumpkin Patch Express now running at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The Great Pumpkin Patch Express now running at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Sören Hermansen, and the Samsø clean energy success story, comes to Durango Sören Hermansen, and the Samsø clean energy success story, comes to Durango Sören Hermansen, and the Samsø clean energy success story, comes to Durango Sören Hermansen, and the Samsø clean energy success story, comes to Durango School District 9-R News Briefs Oct. 13-17 School District 9-R News Briefs Oct. 13-17 Leadership La Plata seeks nominees for Barbara Conrad Award Leadership La Plata seeks nominees for Barbara Conrad Award Annie’s Orphans providing sanctuary to abandoned or neglected dogs The orphans in the Broadway musical "Annie" had little hope of living more than “the hard-knock life;” but Annie’s Orphans, those of the canine variety, are indeed “lucky dogs.” Annie’s Orphans providing sanctuary to abandoned or neglected dogs The orphans in the Broadway musical "Annie" had little hope of living more than “the hard-knock life;” but Annie’s Orphans, those of the canine variety, are indeed “lucky dogs.” Kathy Mattea brings her “Moving Mountains Tour” to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Oct. 20 Kathy Mattea brings her “Moving Mountains Tour” to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Oct. 20 Kathy Mattea brings her “Moving Mountains Tour” to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Oct. 20 Assistant City Manager earns credentials Learn to skate at Chapman Hill Local FFA Chapter receives national ranking Local FFA Chapter receives national ranking Local FFA Chapter receives national ranking Students named in 2009 National Merit Scholarship program Students named in 2009 National Merit Scholarship program	The General Education Development (GED) program will administer tests on Saturday, April 5, in Durango. Applicants must be 17 years old and must not be currently enrolled in a public school. To achieve the GED High School Equivalency Diploma, a person must pass tests in each of the following areas: English Grammar – Writing, English – Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. All five tests may be taken at one session, or tests may be taken individually at testing sessions scheduled throughout the calendar year. Tests are scheduled throughout the day beginning at 7:45 a.m. The cost is $20 per test. Students should register online at http://www.ged123.org/ and bring their proof of registration to the GED testing center at 215 E. 13^th St in Durango. Registration, orientation, and payments must be completed the Wednesday before the testing date. For more information contact Mary Goolsby, Chief GED Examiner, 946-8463.
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The General Education Development (GED) program will administer tests on Saturday, April 5, in Durango. Applicants must be 17 years old and must not be currently enrolled in a public school.