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Dr. Bob Fuselier Donates Kidney To Stranger

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Los Alamos Veterinarian Dr. Bob Fuselier donated his left kidney earlier this year to a man he never met. The man had been on daily dialysis for more than five years and now has a new lease on life. Courtesy photo
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Veterinarian Dr. Bob Fuselier changed the life of a man he never met when he gave him his left kidney earlier this year. The man had been on daily dialysis for more than five years.

Fuselier decided to go public about his kidney donation knowing it will likely lead to helping many men and women live more freely.

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Girrens On Local Economic Development Opportunities

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By STEVEN GIRRENS
County Councilor

I open sadly by expressing my sincerest condolences to the Vance Hatler family. Our community has lost an honorable native son, who was a loving husband to Karri and a father to four beautiful children. I am especially saddened as Vance was proving himself a capable budding leader in his work environment at the Laboratory. I will relish the memory of experiencing Little League Baseball with Vance, Loren and dad-coach Larry over 35 years ago in White Rock. Rest in peace Vance.

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Scenes From UNM-LA Staff Appreciation Party

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The Executive Team at UNM-Los Alamos hosts a Staff Appreciation Party Wednesday complete with an ice cream sundae bar. Photo by Nancy Coombs

UNM-LA’s Gabe Baca entertains the crowd with his juggling skills during Wednesday’s event. Photo by Nancy Coombs

UNM-LA staff gather for Wednesday’s appreciation party where they are treated to ice cream sundaes. Photo by Nancy Coombs

Academic Student Success Manager Elizabeth Rademacher dishes up an ice cream sundae. Photo by Nancy Coombs 

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Pro Basketball Player Alex Kirk Visits Pinon School

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Professional basketball player Alex Kirk with Pinon 6th graders during a recent visit to the school. Courtesy photo
 
Pro basketball player Alex Kirk during a visit with Pinon 6th graders. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Professional basketball player Alex Kirk visited Pinon Elementary Wednesday, Aug 31.

Kirk, who has traveled worldwide, described how fortunate they are to go to school in Los Alamos, because they have a lot more opportunities than many other children and he advised them to take advantage of these opportunities.

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Reiss: Does History Support The Need For A Sheriff?

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By RICK REISS, Chair
Los Alamos County Council
 
The history of the role of sheriff reaches back to the Anglo-Saxon period of English history, where local governments were known as shires and the principal officer of the shire was known as a reeve. The two words were combined to become “sheriff”.

Those who support an elected sheriff often refer to the history of the position as the reason to retain a sheriff. The lengthy history demonstrates significant changes in the role of the sheriff over a period of several hundred years. Notably, the appointment of the sheriff, the

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UNM-LA Introduces Personal Care Attendant Course

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UNMLA News:
 
UNM-Los Alamos will offer a Personal Care Attendant course beginning Oct. 3.
 
The course, PCA 101, will meet 9:15-11:15 a.m., Mondays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays, through Dec. 16. Students who participate in this 5 credit course will receive a UNM-LA Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the skills and competencies at the end of the course.
 
Personal care attendants can assist chronically ill or injured patients with daily tasks, helping
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PEEC: Caja del Rio Hike With Evan Rose Sept. 17

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Hike the Caja del Rio Trail Saturday, Sept. 17 with Evan Rose. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
The community is invited to join Evan Rose Saturday, Sept. 17 as he leads a beautiful hike on the Caja del Rio Ttrail.
 
The 8 to 10 mile trek through Santa Fe National Forest offers spectacular views of the Rio Grande, a vast array of wildflowers, and some much-needed fresh air. This outing, organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), is one of many events to help people get outside and enjoy nature.
 
This hike is intended as an introduction
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Los Alamos High School Freshmen Parent Night Sept. 12

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LAHS News:

Calling all parents of current Los Alamos High School freshmen: You are invited to attend Freshmen Parent Night beginning at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12 in the Topper Theater.
 
“It’s a great opportunity to get answers to any lingering questions parents may have about the first year of high school,” said Michelle Harrison, Topper Freshman Academy guidance counselor. 
 
Topics to be covered at Freshmen Parent Night will include details about Topper Freshmen Academy, Academic/Personal & Social supports, graduation requirements,
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LAMS Student Michael Aslam Selected Semifinalist In National Science And Engineering Competition

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EDUCATION News:

Los Alamos Middle School student Michael Aslam has been selected as a top 300 semifinalist in the Broadcom MASTERS national middle school science and engineering competition — the nation’s most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students.

Society for Science & the Public and Broadcom Foundation announced that Aslam was selected for this honor from a pool of 2,343 entrants and more than 6,000 nominees from affiliated science fairs across the United States. The Read More