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IN BRIEF

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Mark Esper Celebration of Life The family of Mark Esper will be hosting a reception to celebrate his life on Sat., May 7 from 10 until noon at the Historical Society Archives. (Next door to the courthouse and museum on Greene Street) All are invited, please stop by and visit with Mark’s family.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
From the April 24, 1897 edition of the Silverton Standard: ANOTHER PECULIAR OBJECT REPORTED SEEN IN THE SKY. At about 1 o’clock a.m. on the morning of the 21st, Mr. T.K.
A welcomed sight on a scenic ride

A welcomed sight on a scenic ride

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A welcomed sight on a scenic ride

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
A welcomed sight on a scenic ride. The water tank near Needleton between Durango and Silverton in an undated photo by D.S. Digerness Photo Courtesy of: La Plata County Historical Society, The Animas Museum

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Looking Back

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
10 years ago April 26, 2012 Calling all graphic artists: The town is seeking a new logo. The Town of Silverton is sponsoring a contest to create a new town logo.
Only two

Only two

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Only two more weeks

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Only two more weeks before @dsngrr starts daily service to Silverton. Photo Credit Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Calvin Davenport/Silverton Standard

Calvin Davenport/Silverton Standard

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Mountain Happenings

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Upcoming Despite the COVID-19 closures of libraries across Colorado, all Virtual Pro Se Clinic (VPC) clinics are being held as scheduled. Now, instead of clinic patrons coming to your local public library (which may have limited access), your local library staff will schedule all appointments.
(Top) Seventh Grader Emiliano told the story of the Earth’s temperature over time through mountain peaks and the sky, a sight very familiar for Silvertonians. Photo Credit David Emory

(Top) Seventh Grader Emiliano told the story of the Earth’s temperature over time through mountain peaks and the sky, a sight very familiar for Silvertonians. Photo Credit David Emory

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Silverton Middle School tells stories through data and art

■ By Whitney Pratz
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Last week the middle school hosted the community at the Coffee Bear to showcase their newest art exhibits. With the help of artist-in-residence, Jill Pelto, the middle school created watercolor pieces out of graphed data to offer a visual narrative of the researched data.
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