May 2022

Fireworks show postponed

The fireworks show scheduled for after Friday’s regular-season home opener for the Hays Larks has been postponed until a later date. The company which puts on the show had an emergency, said Larks manager Frank Leo.

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Honor fallen servicemen and women in Hays

Hays VFW Post 9076, the Marine Corps League, the American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion Post 173 will honor fallen servicemen and women tomorrow morning beginning at 10. The service will feature music by Trilogy, a flag raising by the Marine Corps League, laying of the memorial wreath by the American Legion Auxiliary, Roll Call read by members of various military organizations, a tribute to Memorial day by 1Sgt(Ret.) Jessica Brooks and conclude with a Rifle Salute and Taps.

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Custom Creations encourages a life of purpose, providing a creative outlet for disabled individuals

Live With Purpose- a fitting catchphrase for a business with a profound mission. Custom Creations in Downtown Hays works in partnership with DSNWK to provide work for individuals with developmental disabilities. Creating one of a kind furniture and staple pieces for any home, Custom Creations uses donated, real wood furniture to prove that both their business and your next home purchase will be sustainable.

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Diabetes-related cognition problems

Q: I’m 68 and have had Type 2 diabetes for 12 years. My oral medications work pretty well, but I am beginning to have some memory issues and I don’t feel as steady as I used to. I read something about a nasal insulin spray that might help. Any info would be appreciated. -- Jessie R., Louisville, Kentucky

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Autoimmune diseases often run together

DEAR DR. ROACH: In early November 2021 my son, who is 30, was diagnosed with Addison’s disease and was treated with cortisol. He was doing well on that regimen. In March 2022 his blood sugar went up (300+), and he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. As late as January his blood sugar was normal! We are told that it happens sometimes with Addison’s. Now I am wondering

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