Lifestyles

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Make A Miracle Happen

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 15, 2017
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos

‘Tis time for the story of the Christmas miracle. This is my Christmas miracle, and it happened just last year, so this is the first time I have told the story. I am quite certain after you hear the remarkable details you will want to include this tale in your own Christmas story repertoire. Please feel free.

It is early Christmas morning and I am using a new sweet potato recipe in preparation for our holiday dinner. I am very excited about this recipe because I usually find sweet potato casseroles to be too sugary, but this one sounds delicious.

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On The Job In Los Alamos: At El Parasol

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 14, 2017

On the job in Los Alamos is Marina Suarez assisting customers Wednesday at the drive up window at El Parasol at 1903 Central Ave. Suarez has worked at El Parasol for four years. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Local Church Schedules For Christmas Services

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 14, 2017
Courtesy photo
 
Staff Report
 
In preparation for the holidays, a number of local churches are offering Christmas Day and Christmas Eve worship services.
Below is a list of some of the services that will be held.
 
BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
2390 N. Rd. Los Alamos
7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21
The Light Shining in the Darkness Service
9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24
The fourth Sunday in Advent Service
4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24
The Family Candlelight Service
7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24
Traditional Candlelight Service
10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25
Christmas Service
 
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church
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Daily Postcard: Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 14, 2017

Daily Postcard: Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe is welcoming local residents and holiday visitors to dine inside or on the patio at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Ruby K’s menu includes fresh bagels, artisan sandwiches, soups, salads, new side dishes and a variety of desserts. Visit rubykbagel.com for more details and hours of operation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Hanukkah Eight-day Jewish Celebration Is Underway

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 13, 2017
Hanukkah is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. Courtesy photo
 
Staff Report
 
Hanukkah began Tuesday evening and will continue through the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 19.
 
The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt.
 
Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew
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Home Country: Reasons For Christmas Season

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 13, 2017
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
 
For years now, Herb Collins has been helping Santa by donning the red and the beard and the tassels and waving to passing cars on Christmas Eve out at the Old Fort Road crossing.
 
He takes a bag of candy along, in case anyone cares to stop, and he also takes his daughter Cindy along, because she’s always been his head elf. Cindy’s grown now and has helpers of her own, but this has been a daddy/daughter event for a long time and neither sees any reason to quit.
 
He had done it a few years and was wondering why he was doing it when one special Christmas Eve,
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LAMS Native Hawks Celebrate Feast Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 12, 2017

The ladies of the Los Alamos Middle School Native Hawks serve their fellow students during a Feast Day event as Native American Heritage month comes to a close. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

 

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
LAMS Instructional Assistant

The Los Alamos Middle School Native Hawks celebrated a Feast Day recently as Native American Heritage month came to an end.

Throughout the month, students attended a special gathering at UNM-LA, to spend time with Native poets and potters. The artisans shared their talents and backgrounds inspiring young students for the future.

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Scenes From KOC Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair In IHM Parish Hall

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 11, 2017

Skip King shows off one of several wreaths in his display that incorporate wine bottle corks during the Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday morning in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Mary Pat Kramer sets up her table prior to Saturday’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair in the IHM Parish Hall. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Annie Romero, left, and Janet Trask display their wreaths at Saturday’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

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Home Country: It Must Have Been The Weather

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 11, 2017
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
 
It began the way most miracles do: by accident or the hand of God, take your pick.
 
It might have been the weather, at least partly. For December, the day had been almost balmy and warm. You know, sweaters instead of heavy coats. No mittens in sight.
 
Then there were Christmas lights on the stores, and that little bunch of Girl Scouts out raising money in front of the Read Me Now bookstore.
 
Jasper Blankenship was inside going through the books to fortify his cabin’s library for winter and sat, listening with a smile to the girls as they laughed
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Local Students Given Opportunity To Study Abroad

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 11, 2017
ASSE News:
 
Qualified high school students are offered a unique opportunity to spend an academic year, semester or summer holiday in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program.
 
Students, 15 to 18 years old, qualify on the basis of academic performance, character references and a genuine desire to experience life abroad with a volunteer host family.
 
Families abroad are carefully screened to provide a caring environment in which students can learn the language and culture of their host country. Students
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Fr. Glenn: Lessons From A Coyote

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 10, 2017
By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

Walking across our frigid parking lot last Thursday morning, as I often do I saw a coyote trotting along the edge in that characteristic coyote lope … returning from her journey to who-knows-where (likely scavenging around the high school … gnawing on tender freshmen now and again?) But this isn’t just any ol’ coyote; she’s the same one I’ve seen skulking about since early spring—easily recognized by an apparent malady reducing her fur to a minimum. Indeed, it often required a long look to confirm her really AS a coyote.

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Home Country: December Dreaming

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 9, 2017
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
 
There is a nighttime sweetness and hope that hovers over us this time of year here at home. This is a time for summing up and looking ahead … and a time for dreams.
 
And at night … ah, that’s the time, isn’t it? Outside it’s dark, December dark, and we’re inside and warm and cocooned up. The cold makes our world shrink, especially at night. But we have our dreams.
 
For Janice Thomas, our art teacher at the high school, it’s that painting she’s planning. She makes starts at it, from time to time, but she’s wise enough to know she isn’t good enough to paint
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CDC: Keep Active This Holiday Season

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 8, 2017

CDC News:

The holidays are here again! Not only does this festive season bring egg nog, cookies, candy canes and stuffing with extra gravy, in many areas it also means cooler temperatures.

Although being physically active can help you avoid some holiday weight gain, what should you do if it is too cold or icy outside? Why not beat holiday shoppers to your nearest mall for a morning walk?

Although mall walking can be done by almost anyone, it tends to be most popular among people middle-aged and older. This isn’t surprising because malls have features that make walking in them particularly appealing Read More

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Seek Inspiration

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 7, 2017

By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos

I enjoy writing, but I love reading even more. I was in Nashville on Small Business Saturday and made a point to stop by the independent bookstore co-owned by one of my favorite authors, Ann Patchett.

I opened the door to the busy shop, and Ann was standing right there, helping a patron find a book. I knew she co-owned the shop, but I never thought for minute she would be there working.

“Oh my god,” I whisper to my husband, “there is Ann Patchett!”

“Is that someone from Los Alamos?” He asked.

“Not hardly,” I say, as I take off to follow her around the bookstore. She is helping Read More

Iceland’s Secret Solstice 2018 Announces Exclusive Performances Inside A Glacier + Lava Tunnel

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 7, 2017
Into The Glacier. Photo by Juliette Rowland
 

The Lava Tunnel Raufarhólshellir. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:
 
Iceland’s Secret Solstice, the bucket-list music festival held during 96 hours of straight sunlight in Reykjavik from June 21-24, 2018 announces the return of their signature side events, Into The Glacier and The Lava Tunnel for their fifth edition with tickets on sale at 7 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. PT Thursday, Dec. 7.
 
Combining a world-class music festival with the many one of a kind attractions that the land of fire and ice has to offer, Secret
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County Transportation Board Meets Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2017
COUNTY News: 
 
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. 
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
Agenda: 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. LIAISONS’ REPORTS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • Approval of the November 2, 2017 Transportation Board Minutes
  • Presenters: Brian O’Neil, Chair of the Transportation Board
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
  • Approval of the 2018 Transportation Board Meeting Schedule Presenters: Brian
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RTD ‘Blue Bus’ Customer Friendly Trip Planner Now Available Through Google Maps

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2017
NCRTD News:
 
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) is now offering a customer friendly trip planning feature, in partnership with Google Maps, that will offer convenience and ease in planning a trip utilizing any of the transit district’s RTD “Blue Buses.”
 
In Google Maps you can access transit directions and departure times, and have your trip planned for you. It also provides seamless information for connecting from RTD routes to the NM Rail Runner Express for trips into Albuquerque and connecting to Rio Metro Regional Transit District Buses and ABQ Ride, as well
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NIST: Why You Should Water Your Christmas Tree

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2017
A live Christmas tree burn conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows just how quickly a dried out Christmas tree fire burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a well-watered tree, which burns at a much slower rate. Courtesy/NIST
 
Courtesy/NIST
 
NIST News:
 
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than 200 home fires each year start with a Christmas tree. In these videos, Click here, NIST fire researchers demonstrate what could happen if a fire starts in a watered Christmas tree vs. a dry Christmas
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