Horizons Preschool Becoming Own Entity
A classroom at Horizons Preschool and Daycare inside White Rock United Methodist Church, 580 Meadow Lane. Courtesy/Horizons
By Kirsten Laskey
After 19 years as a preschool and 29 years as an afterschool program through White Rock United Methodist Church (WRUMC), Horizons Preschool and Daycare is becoming its own entity.
“Horizons is becoming a separate entity from WRUMC financially, for tax purposes, but will continue the strong Christian and proven academic curriculum that it now uses,” Horizons Board President Nancy Ferenbaugh said.
This Christian-based day care takes Read More
Vehicle Plows into McDonalds
A vehicle crashed into the front wall of McDonald’s at 1247 Trinity Dr. this morning. People were sitting at tables eating on the other side of the wall where the impact occurred. Employees said no one was injured and that they believe the 95-year-old driver was parked and he inadvertently put the car in drive rather than reverse and stepped on the accelerator when attempting to leave the restaurant. The driver was not cited because the accident occurred on private property, Deputy Police Chief Kevin Purtymun said. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Employees clean up broken glass Read More
Renowned Scientist George Cowan Has Died
By Carol A. Clark
Internationally renowned scientist George A. Cowan has died.
Cowan was a scientist, philanthropist and businessman who conducted early research for the Manhattan Project and went on to found Los Alamos National Bank and the Santa Fe Institute.
Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following statement today on the death of the Laboratory’s Senior Fellow.
“Dr. Cowan was a central figure at the Laboratory for 39 years. As a Senior Fellow and Los Alamos National Laboratory Medal Winner, he set an example of service to the nation that we strive to follow today. Read More
Who is Giving Out Half a Million Free Books All Across America?
OTOWI STATION BOOKSTORE News
Otowi Station Bookstore is a community partner for the first World Book Night in the United States. From Kodiak, Alaska, to Key West, Florida, in 5,000 towns and cities across America, volunteer book givers will give away half a million free books to reluctant or underserved readers on April 23.
Front row: Patrice Goodkind, Dana Kline, and Nina Thayer. Middle row: Judy Goldie, Kelly and Amelia Dolejsi, Thelma Hahn, and Melanie Sorsby. Back row: Linda Carver and Ellen Ben-Naim. Courtesy Photo
“We are so excited to host activities for World Book Night,” said Ellen Read More
Bestsellers at Otowi Station Bookstore the week of April 10-16, 2012
- Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction, John Austin
- The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien
- Remarkable, Elizabeth Foley
- The Tehran Triangle, Tom Reed
- Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins
- Catching Fire, Suzanne Collins
- The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
- The English Patient, Michael Ondaatje
- The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck
- The Blood Sugar Solution, Mark Hyman
New Business Plan, New Funding Help Baldrige Program Move Forward
The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP), managed for 25 years by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in collaboration with the private sector, has announced that it is transitioning to a new business model that will move the program from federal government funding to a self-sustaining operation. NIST will continue its leadership role in managing the program, but it will be funded through a combination of new fees together with expanded support from the private sector.
The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award—the private 501(c) 3 Read More
Pajarito Greenhouse is known for strong plants
By Bonnie Gordon
Even when April days remain blustery, Los Alamos residents can be sure spring is just around the corner when Pajarito Greenhouse is once again open for business.
This year, the greenhouse will open Wednesday, April 25.
Pajarito Greenhouse is a department of CB FOX Department Store, but it’s located at the home of Anne and Dave Fox at 238 Rio Bravo in the Pajarito Acres section of White Rock.
For 17 years, the greenhouse has provided the community with well-rooted, hardy plants in pots, ready to go in the ground, plus gardening supplies.
There was a small greenhouse in place when the Read More
More ‘HATS ON’ Show Creative District Support!
Katy Korkos and Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce encourage you to support adoption of the Los Alamos Creative District Plan to be considered by the Los Alamos County Council April 24. Learn more about this initiative on the web at www.creativenm.org. You too can support the Creative District. Send in a photo of you or your family and friends wearing your creative hats to lacreative.nm@gmail.com, and we’ll publish it in an upcoming edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post! Courtesy Photo Read More
Business Workshops to Gain that Edge
HR Basics for Small Business Owners
4/17/12 Thursday 1-3:30 p.m.
Small Business Center Fee: $25
When you hire that first employee, it takes your business to a whole different level. Hiring, training, managing, and firing employees can keep you up at night wondering if you are putting yourself and your business at risk. This workshop can help you figure out what you need to know and when you should ask for help. Come prepared with your own questions—there will be lots of time for answers!
The workshop will include:
•Keeping personnel records that meet compliance requirements
•Setting up and enforcing Read More
KRSN Radio to lunch with Donny Osmond and Bob Uecker in Las Vegas
From top left to bottom right, David Sutton with News 13 cameraman during the Las Conchas Fire, Donny Osmond, Nancy Coombs and Gillian Sutton in the KRSN studios, Bob Uecker. Courtesy
Los Alamos radio station KRSN AM 1490 is a finalist for the National Association of Broadcasters’ Crystal Radio Awards for the station’s coverage of the Las Conchas Fire. Crystal Radio Award finalists are chosen by a panel of judges representing broadcasting, community service organizations and public relations firms. Finalists will be honored and winners announced at an exclusive luncheon Read More