Pancake breakfast teaches service

By CHARITY SMITH

csmith@yourdailyglobe.com

HURLEY — Pancakes were served into the afternoon at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Hurley on Sunday. The event provided students in the church’s confirmation class with a service learning opportunity.

“We use it to help our kids learn to serve other people,” said Irene Lardinois, one of the religion instructors.

With the focus on service, the breakfast was not billed as a fundraiser, but patrons were able to make a donation to the religious education department if they chose.

Lardinois said they have been holding the event annually fo...