Hofmann: The LTC Basics #6
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services offers insights into Long Term Care:
Column by SUE HOFMANN
Consumers may hear many confusing statements regarding the topic of long term care, both published in the public domain and repeated by misinformed individuals. Over the next few weeks, I will be submitting a series of columns containing accurate information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, website http://longtermcare.gov. I encourage you to watch for and read these informative columns.
The LTC Basics #6:
Who pays for Long Term Care?
The facts may surprise Read More
Tod Tijerina Trio at Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
Staff Report
At 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29, The Todd Tijerina Trio will showcase a command of its fierce, truly unique brand of dance-R&B and blues at Pajarito Brew Pub, 614 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos. Tickets are $5 at the door.
The Albuquerque-based group expands promotion efforts for its newest album, Meant To Be, which received four New Mexico Music Award nominations, winning Blues Song of the Year for Tijerina’s song “Nothin’ Like the Blues.”
“Tijerina’s technical prowess is glazed with a finesse that can mesmerize an audience into a state of Read More
OBITUARY: David J. Heimdahl June 17, 1949–June 24, 2013
DAVID JOHN HEIMDAHL June 17, 1949-June 24, 2013
David J. Heimdahl, 64, died from a sudden illness on June 24, 2013.
He was born in Havre, Mont., to Finn and Alice Heimdahl. The family moved to St. Louis Park, Minn., in 1952. David graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1967 and received his Bachelor degree in Business from Moorhead State University in 1971.
After graduating college, David found his true passion working with young people as Youth Director and Director of Camp Cormorant of the YMCA in Fargo, ND. While on the job, he had a car accident that would change his life forever.
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OBITUARY: Mary Delores Cornely Griffin Aug. 11, 1931–June 7, 2013
MARY DELORES CORNELY GRIFFIN Aug. 11, 1931–June 7, 2013
Died June 7, 2013 in the Hillhaven Skilled Nursing Center, Prince Georges County, MD, of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.
A Memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 at Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD, and a Memorial Mass in St. James Roman Catholic Church, 8320 Brookside Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. All are welcome, and invited to communicate with the family at griffin@physics.umd.edu.
In lieu of flowers, we request that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations Read More
Council Extends Proclamation on Fireworks Restrictions
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes receives a 30-day extension to a fireworks ban proclamation from Councilor Steve Girrens on behalf of the Council at Tuesday’s meeting. The ban relates to members of the public. The County has granted permission to the Kiwanis Club to hold its annual July 4 extravaganza at Overlook Park. Hughes said firefighters will not be pulled for any of the six Los Alamos fire stations for the event. Salaried fire personnel as well as volunteers will stand watch at the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark
LANB Gives Away Piggy Banks as Part of 50th Birthday Celebration
Operations Officer Karen Easton smiles for the camera in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank, 1200 Trinity Dr., where piggy banks are being given to the public as part of the bank’s 50th anniversary celebration. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Russian Youth Visit Los Alamos
At Tuesday’s first meeting in the new Municipal Building, Los Alamos County Councilor Fran Berting presents gifts on behalf of the Council to youth from Sarov, Russia visiting town as part of the Los Alamos Sarov Sister Cities Initiative. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Russian youth present Los Alamos County Council members with gifts during Tuesday’s meeting. The group has a full schedule of activities and events to attend before leaving for home Monday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Robert Thomsen, right, a longtime member of the Los Alamos Sarov Sister Read More
Money IQ: What is EBITDA
What is EBITDA
What is EBITDA? Pronouned ē-bi-da or i-bi-da. If you watch or listen to any of the business channels or radio stations you will hear the analysts discuss a company’s EBITDA as a performance measure, a cash flow measure or even use it occasionally as a valuation tool.
Either way, EBITDA is not just for large companies or corporate analysts, it is used every day by our local lending institutions when evaluating your company for new or existing loans. Simply stated, EBITDA measures the operating performance of your company with certain limitations.
EBITDA Read More
High-Speed Imaging Explored at Bradbury Science Museum
Downtown Friday Nights is sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District in coordination with local businesses and cultural organizations. Courtesy/BSM
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Laboratory’s Bradbury Science Museum will host “What’s in a Click: The Wonders of High Speed Imaging,” 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 28.
Laboratory personnel and their families and the general public can learn about the advances of high-speed cameras and the discoveries scientists at LANL have made with them.
The museum partners with Fuller Lodge Art Center, the Los Alamos Historical Museum and Read More
Singer-Songwriter Parker Millsap Plays Pond Friday
By RUSS GORDON
We had to make a change to this Friday June 28 concert. We’ll still be at Ashley Pond with a great free concert that’ll start at 7 p.m. It’s still LA Monitor Night, but our band is quite different. Playing this Friday is the incredible, Parker Millsap Band with Michael Rose featured on stand-up bass.
Millsap is a young singer-songwriter that’s most likely going to be a big star in the near future. He plays Americana-folk-rock-blues-
Los Alamos County Clerk Elected VP of NMAC
NMAC News:
CLOVIS – Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover was elected vice president of the New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) June 20 at the 77th Annual Conference in Curry County.
Stover has served as the NMAC treasurer and board representative for Los Alamos County. Previously, she was a Los Alamos County Councilor and involved with economic development in her community. She was chosen as part of the new leadership by her peer elected officials to help guide the NMAC Board of Directors representing all 33 counties in New Mexico.
“New Mexico’s counties will be well represented with Commissioner Read More
Thompson Ridge Fire Bear Cub Gains Weight
VCNP News:
Sunday, June 16, a hungry, thirsty and frightened bear cub was searching for the mother he lost during the Thompson Ridge Fire on the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Firefighters working the line came across the cub a day earlier and decided to add him to their monitoring duties. They watched from a distance as he climbed trees and scampered in and out of the tall grass. But when it became obvious a mother-cub reunion would not come in time to save the toddler’s life his buddies on the fire line called for help.
New Mexico Game and Fish Department was summoned to collect the cub and transported Read More
Bandelier Hosting July 4 Naturalization Ceremony
Last year’s July 4 Naturalization Ceremony at Bandelier. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
BANDELIER News:
July 4th is traditionally the day when Americans celebrate our freedom and independence.
This year, building on the success of last year’s ceremony, Bandelier National Monument is proud to partner with the United States Citizenship and Naturalization Services to host a naturalization ceremony.
Fifteen candidates, after years of fulfilling their requirements, will be taking their oath and becoming the newest citizens of the United States. Read More
LANL Takes Step Toward Remediating Contaminated Groundwater Plume
Cheryl Rodriguez of NNSA’s Los Alamos Field Office and Dave McInroy of Los Alamos National Laboratory turn the valve necessary to release treated groundwater into a man-made reservoir. The effort is part of a pump and treat test of chromium-contaminated groundwater. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory environmental program experts are one step closer to determining the best way to remediate a chromium plume in groundwater beneath Mortandad Canyon.
Members of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Laboratory environmental cleanup offices began
Los Alamos’ Alex Kirk Among 16 Finalists Named for 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team
Lobos standout Alex Kirk, left, of Los Alamos is among 16 finalists named for the World University Games Team. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Following three days of training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., that kicked off on June 24 with 26 of the nation’s top collegiate athletes, the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee today announced 16 finalists for the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team.
Training camp will continue in Colorado Springs through June 30, and the 12-member roster will be announced prior to the team’s Read More
Ten Outstanding Students Awarded LAPS Foundation Scholarships
LAPSF News:
Ten remarkable students have been awarded the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Scholarship.
Each student selected demonstrated a balance of academic excellence, extracurricular participation and community service throughout their high school career. The winners have each selected an Educator of Distinction; this is an education professional that had a positive impact on the student’s time in the Los Alamos Public Schools.
The LAPS Foundation is a non-profit organization leverages time, talent and funds to promote innovative learning in our public schools. The Foundation Read More
Udall Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Defense of Marriage Act
LAHS Graduate Leia Roach Awarded Kiwanis Scholarship
From left, Kiwanian/Key Club Advisor Morrie Pongratz, Kiwanis Vice President Karen Kendall; scholarship winner Leia Roach with parents Anita Barela and Brad Roach and Gloria Guthals. During Tuesday’s meeting, Los Alamos High School graduate Leia Roach was awarded the Kiwanis scholarship dedicated to the memory of Gloria Guthals’ husband Paul Guthals, a longtime Kiwanian. Roach was cited for providing many, many hours of community service. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
‘Drive For Matches’ Golf Tournament July 20
BBBS News:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Alamos Rio Arriba Counties 2nd Annual Golf Tournament: Drive for Matches
July 20 marks the second year for the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ of Los Alamos Rio Arriba Golf Tournament.
The tournament will be at the Los Alamos Municipal Golf Course and benefits children in Northern New Mexico.
The main focus of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Fundraising endeavors ensure we Read More