All Shall Be Well: Grab Life’s Marrow
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
A few short weeks ago, my grandfather Ken went outside to take care of his annual task of prepping and displaying his large pots of red geraniums outside his home in Sabetha, KS. At his age, (99 ½) he was pushing boundaries of his energy and strength, and he didn’t “bounce back” after exerting himself with this beloved gardening activity as he usually would in a day or so.
Grandpa Read More
Message From LAPS Superintendent To Graduates … Best Of Luck, Class Of 2025 … You’ve Got This!
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy
To the Class of 2025,
Congratulations! You’ve made it!
This moment marks the culmination of years of hard work, persistence, and growth. You’ve earned it. You should be proud of the work that you have done and the person you’ve become along the way.
I’ve had the privilege of watching many of you grow since elementary school. I have seen you learn new things, build friendships, try new things, overcome challenges, explore your interests, and grow into leaders. Every phase of your journey mattered. Along the way, you’ve helped shape our schools and made our community Read More
Message From LAHS Principal To 2025 Graduates … You Are Ready To Spread Your Wings And Soar!
LAHS Principal Renee Dunwoody
Dear Class of 2025,
I must tell you that you hold a special place in my heart. I’ve known many of you since you were little kids—some even since before you were born! It has been my privilege to watch all of you mature into the remarkable young adults you are today, and your growth fills me with immense pride. It seems like just yesterday you were wide-eyed freshmen, a little unsure but ready to take on high school. These four years truly went by in a flash, and it’s difficult to believe that graduation is now upon us.
This journey has been long, but your perseverance Read More
McQuiston: Can Parking Or Speeding Tickets Affect Your Car Insurance Rates?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
What Drivers Should Know Before Paying That Fine
Almost every driver has been there — a surprise ticket under the wiper or a fine arriving in the mail. The question that follows:
Will this affect my insurance rates?
Here’s what you need to know.
Parking Tickets: Annoying, but Insurance-Neutral
Good news first: Parking tickets do not impact your insurance rates.
Parking violations aren’t considered moving violations, and insurance companies don’t factor them into your premium calculations. As long as you pay them promptly
Rediscovering Jewish Roots: Interview With Rabbi Jack Shlachter On ‘Standing On One Foot’ Adult Judaism Class
Rabbi Jack Shlachter.
Photo by Thomas Graves Photography
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos
In the tradition of great Jewish sages like Rabbi Hillel, who famously distilled the essence of Jewish teachings into a single, powerful sentence, Rabbi Jack Shlachter is inviting adults to explore the rich tapestry of Judaism in a new three-part class, Standing on One Foot: A Three-Part Refresher/Intro to Adult Judaism.
This engaging series promises to be an insightful and inclusive journey for those looking to reconnect with their Jewish heritage, whether they are novices or have drifted away from their Read More
Catch Of The Week: Social Security Email Scams
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
If you or someone you care about is one of the 71.6 million people receiving social security, you need to be aware of a new email scam making the rounds.
According to Malwarebytes these fake emails claim to come from the Social Security Administration and install a remote access tool, ScreenConnect, onto the victim’s computer.
What can a tool like ScreenConnect do?
Tools like ScreenConnect provide full remote control of a computer; an unauthorized user with access can operate your computer as if they were physically present. This Read More
Home Country: Squash Bug Stomp
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Dud was heading home in his pickup truck when he saw the strange goings-on at the Bahdziewicz place. Abraham Lincoln Bahdziewicz was out in the family’s large garden with a full complement of kids who were happily hopping around.
Some of the kids came from the neighborhood, but most of them were homegrown Bahdziewicz kids.
The Bahdziewicz family had a great garden, and went at the whole thing scientifically and in great fun, because this is one family that runs short on cash but long on kids.
Dud pulled over and watched for a minute as Abe laughingly directed the family Read More
