Silverheels the Angel who tended the sick in Alma legend
In Alma Colorado a mysterious dancer nicknamed Silverheels cared for smallpox victims during a 19th century outbreak. She refused to flee, became known as the Angel of Mercy, fell ill herself, returned yearly to mourn the dead, and a 13 825 foot peak nearby was named Silverheels in her honor.
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Alma
Fairplay
Silverheels
Angel of Mercy
South Park
Silver Heels
H. N. Ferguson
Zebras and Their Herds on the African Plains
Zebras roam near water sources and form large herds on the African plains south of the Sahara. They are known for black and brown stripes on white coats and are led by a disciplined male, though they cannot be easily tamed.
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Sahara Desert
Bright Weather Day Fish and Mermaid Coloring Idea
Draw or trace small fish and a mermaid on paper. Color brightly and paste on the outside rear side of a goldfish bowl with the colored side facing inward so the fish can see them. Enjoy watching the underwater friends swim by.
Word Puzzles from Dete's COLUMN January Fun
Across clues include Cushion Wicked You skate on this Years of your life Fisherman's year Written form of Mistress Pronoun Dine Swiss river de Janeiro Down clues cover Fastener High card Ways around Flags Since Morning moisture Sweet potato Rowing tool Me sick Plaything Word chain changes to turn DOOR into POST in four steps Puzzle Pete clues Word square Scramblings and Triangle puzzle with themed phrases and abbreviations.
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de Janeiro
Pete
Grain Shine Change Reveals Light Reaction
A partially visible alteration shows how light interacts with individual grains. The display highlights how illumination alters texture, tone, and perception across the sample.
Birds Using Secret Hide-Outs for Nest Building Revealed
A field guide overview describes how diverse birds choose hidden nests in chimneys, behind waterfalls, high in trees, on cliffs, and over water. It includes examples from hummingbirds, hawks, sandpipers, grebes, flamingos, and cowbirds, noting camouflage and concealment strategies.
Captain Hal's Pen Pals Seeks Letters This Week
Readers are invited to write to Captain Hal pen pals sends names addresses and ages. Submissions include Paul Shreffler Akron Ohio age 10 Beth Sullivan LaVale Maryland age 9 and many others from across the country with ages ranging from eight to sixteen.
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Hal
Paul Shreffler
Parkdale Dr
Akron
Ohio
Beth Sullivan
Mill St
LaVale
Wind Wagon: Prairie Travel Dream Ends in Wreck and Abandonment
An 1850s Westward transport experiment built a 25 foot wind driven wagon with a 25 foot mast to sail across plains. The sister venture saw a Denver trip in 20 days but failures soon followed as wheels overheated and gusts toppled wagons. The era of wind powered prairie travel ended.
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St. Louis
Missouri River
Prairies
Thomas
Council Grove
Plains
Kansas
Denver
Pike’s Peak
Honey on toast and waffles Buckweat treat puzzle
A brain teaser describes a tasty bee product. The first letter comes from HIVE but not LAIR, the second from CONE but not SQUARE, the third from NECTAR but not SOUR, the fourth from SWEET and FLOWER, and the last from YELLOW but not BLUE. The answer is a bee produced spread.
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Lair
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