Lifestyles

TOTH’s Father Colin Kelly Retires After 27 Years

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TOTH’s Susan Sprake presents the Kellys with a trip to Ireland on behalf of the congregation. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
Father Colin P. Kelly’s 27-year tenure as Rector of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos has come to an end.
 
His congregation gathered at the church Saturday to roast the beloved Pastor and his wife Sue Ellen Kelly and to “launch them into a new adventure.”
 
“It’s been a great ride … 27 years … it’s been a beautiful life,”
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Food on the Hill: Paradise Pancakes

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This week’s Recipe:
Paradise Pancakes
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon shortening (Crisco)
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
2 ½ cups flour
1 tablespoon, plus one teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
enough milk (around 2 cups)
1 can pineapple rings (drained)
2 bananas
¾ cup of coconut

Full batch makes about 10-11

Directions:
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
If you have a chance to dry the pineapple overnight in the fridge, it would be best. If not, just pat them as dry as you can with paper towels.
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
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Solo Traveler: Lost in Translation

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Solo Traveler
Column by SHERRY HARDAGE
 
Lost in Translation
 

On my first day in the Cappadocia region of Turkey, I went to Ürgüp to buy some hiking boots.

It was well after lunchtime when I found a nice restaurant with an outdoor patio. I ordered grilled chicken on salad that came, in the usual Turkish fashion, with a basket of delicious fluffy white bread.

The restaurant had a powerful Wi-Fi signal, and since I was the only person with a device, it was screaming fast. Sometimes I’m glad I splurged on an iPad, but at other times I have been disappointed in it. It never quite did all that I expected,

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Congregation Sends Beloved Pastor Colin Kelly to Ireland

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Pastor Colin Kelly of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos has retired after 27 years. He and his wife Sue Ellen found out during their retirement party Saturday evening at the church that the congregation is sending them on a trip to Ireland as a way to thank them for their dedicated service. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Members and guests filled Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Drive Saturday evening to ‘launch into a new adventure’ Pastor Colin Kelly and his wife Sue Ellen. Pastor Kelly has retired after 27 years of service to the Read More

How the Hen House Turns: Talking Dogs

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How the Hen House Turns: Talking Dogs
Column by Carolyn A. (Cary) Neeper, Ph. D.

The dogs are 13 now. They must walk carefully up the back steps lest they slip and fall on their arthritic hips. They are still eager to watch the birds, when I let them out into the yard to graze.

Correction—the dogs are happy to pay the price of sitting outside until early afternoon in order to receive a large milk bone reward. I can only hope that they won’t sleep through the next coyote invasion. They may be a deterrent, but they, nor I, can do anything to protect the chickens from a dedicated hungry hawk attack.

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Vacation Bible Schools for 2013

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CHURCH News:

Vacation Bible Schools 2013

June 10-13 United Church, 2525 Canyon Road, 662-2971

  • Theme: Cokesbury County Fun Fair
  • 1-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday
  • For ages K through just completed 5th grade, no charge, grades 6-12 will serve as helpers
  • Meet in Graves Hall. Register online at www.unitedchurchla.com after mid-May

June 10-14 La Vista Nazarene, 15 Grand Canyon Dr., (White Rock), 672-3202

  • Theme: Gotta Move – Keepin’ in Step With the Spirit
  • 9:30-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, for ages 5 through just completed 4th grade, no charge
  • Register online at www.lavistanaz.org or contact
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MainStreet Shopping Survey Ends Friday

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LA MAINSTREET News:

­Los Alamos MainStreet is conducting an online shopping and dining survey to collect information to help local merchants and dining establishments to better understand the preferences, wants and needs of local shoppers.

There’s still time for all local residents to help the effort by taking the survey at www.lamainstreet.com/survey. The survey, which ends Friday, May 3, takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and survey responses are anonymous. There is an opportunity for those who complete the survey to enter a drawing for $100 in Chamber Checks in appreciation Read More

LAHS Hilltalkers Hot Waffle Breakfast May 11

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LAHS News:

The LAHS Hilltalkers would like to invite the public to their all-you-can-eat Waffle Breakfast 7:30-10 a.m., Saturday May 11 at Pajarito Mason Lodge, 15th Street and Canyon Road in Los Alamos. 

The breakfast features scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and waffles with whipped cream, blueberry and cherry toppings. Coffee, tea and juice will be served.

Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased at the door. Children under 6 eat free.

This community event raises funds for Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School Speech and Debate Teams to attend tournaments and compete Read More