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Centennial Livestocl 5-13-13
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Western Slope Cattlemen’s 5-13-13

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Candy Moulton: On the Trail 5-20-13
May 17, 2013
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would see a portion of the Dead Sea Scrolls containing one of the earliest texts of the Book of Genesis. Nor a digital Bible once taken to the Moon. But last week I had a chance to attend an event at “Passages,” a traveling exhibit now in place in Colorado Springs, Colo. Passages is a multimedia exhibit that tells the dramatic story of the Bible, a book considered the “most-banned, most-debated, best-selling book of all time.” The exhibit takes you through Judeo-Christian history from the earliest documented artifacts related to the Bible, to the most recent ongoing research efforts being managed by some of the world’s leading Bibilical experts. You’ll see a representation of the Qumran Cave where the Great Isaiah Scroll, one of seven Dead Sea Scrolls was discovered in 1947. There is a full-scale replica of the Isaiah Scroll,

Lisa Hamblen Hood: Through the Fence 5-20-13
J.D. is a slang that my kids use when referring to farm animals dying. When a seemingly healthy goat or pig dies for no apparent reason, they say it, “J.D.
Lee Pitts: It’s the Pitts 5-20-13
Some people are just an accident waiting to happen. Take my friend ReRide for example. Getting hurt is ReRide’s “achilles heel,” which is about the only part of his body
Gwen Petersen: In a Sow’s Ear 5-20-13
Does anyone know what the initials, POPS, stand for? A “POPS” according to a Google definition is: Noun. A concert of popular and light classical music played by a symphony
Milo Yield: Laugh Tracks in the Dust 5-20-13
Following the weird-weather spring we’ve experienced, I’m suggesting that the old saying “April showers bring May flowers” be changed to “May snows and ice bring rains — that’s nice!” That’s
Candy Moulton: Reading the West 5-20-13
When Western Writers of America gathers in Las Vegas, Nev., June 25-29 for its annual convention, a celebration of the organization’s founding 60 years ago will take place. With it
Briana Vedsted: Reading, Writing & Ranching 4-15-13
Devil is a rancher. He has upwards of 300 head of cattle. (I’m sure you remember him and Dare from my last story.) Well, this will be the second full
Baxter Black: On The Edge of Common Sense 5-20-13
The cattle business today has evolved into several distinct segments. Each draws certain people whose personality, skill and savvy make them best suited to that segment. We’ll start with the
Mad Jack Hanks: Tales From The O-NO Ranch 5-20-13
First, gentle readers, let me say that I hope all of you moms out there had a really nice Mother’s Day. Obviously, we can’t see around corners, now can we?
Ryan M. Taylor: Cowboy Logic 5-11-13
We didn’t get much of a chance at spring this year on the northern plains, which is too bad because spring is probably my favorite season. I may be speaking
shelli Mader: Road to Ranching 5-13-13
May is a big month for my family this year. This week marks my husband and my 10th year out of college. It’s exciting that we are actually heading up

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