Columnist Ruthe Deskin: A promising look a 'What We Believe'

"Which way you serve your God will never get one word of argument or condemnation from me."

The words of famed cowboy humorist Will Rogers could be the theme of what promises to be a most informational and inspirational series of seminars of The Interfaith Forum, sponsored by the National Conference for Community and Justice.

The Interfaith Forum is "an ongoing effort to build bridges of understanding among the religious communities of Las Vegas."

Early in my life, I learned there were two subjects to be avoided unless you liked argument--- religion and politics. However, the subject of the planned conference, "What We Believe," promises that religion can be discussed in a rational and peaceful manner.

The sessions, scheduled for four consecutive Sundays in November, will feature religious leaders discussing music, education, marriage and family life, with an open forum for questioning.

Participating will be leaders from religious communities including Judaism, Catholocism, LDS (Mormon), Islam, Baha'i Faith, Sikh, Protestant, Methodist and the Unification Church.

What a great opportunity this will be for people to share religious beliefs in an atmosphere of respect and understanding.

The organizers hope to create an environment in which people will feel free to share their deepest religious beliefs and truly hear each other.

All sessions are free to the public; However, it is advisable that you call NCCJ at 387-6225 for reservations and more complete information.

How much do you like juicy, delicious apples? Enough to travel almost a hundred miles to pick all you want for free?

Organically grown apples at the End of the Rainbow Canyon Orchard, just outside Caliente, are being offered free to those willing to make the two-hour drive from Las Vegas.

The orchard will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday.

Four varieties -- Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonathan and Winesap -- are available, all pesticide-free.

According to Don Bradshaw, whose family has owned the orchard since 1865, there are more than 300 tons of apples available.

And that's a lot of apple sauce.

The Venetian Ristorante on West Sahara has been serving satisfied customers for 42 years.

The new owner, Thomas D'Antonio, has taken great pride in continuing a long tradition -- so much so that he has planned another Venetian on East Flamingo, but his plans have gone awry.

Although the new location is ready to open, D'Antonio has suddenly been confronted with all kinds of problems involving the licensing. He already holds the required licenses at the West Sahara location, but all efforts to obtain proper licensing for the new place are met with a stonewall.

What is holding up the opening of a new Venetian is left to conjecture, but it's worth an investigation.

Sitting in on an editorial board quiz of political candidates can be most revealing.

I'm still interested in the candidate who claims he has a letter from the IRS telling him he doesn't have to pay taxes.

How do you do that?

Sun reader Tony Neff passes on some good advice for seniors:

"Don't live life to the end of your rope. Tie a knot and swing."

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