“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 (KJV) Last night, upon viewing the movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” for the umpteenth time, I thought that the writers of this movie must have had influence from Biblical origin.
“On Christmas night, all Christians sing to hear the news, the angels bring!” (“Sussex Carol” —song). It is said that Charles Dickens chose to call his classic tale “A Christmas Carol” because he hoped it would be shared together with friends and family for years to come, just like singing familiar carols around the fire.
When I saw the topic for this month’s “ONE,”I knew right away which movie I wanted to write about. I’m all about a good Christmas movie, but I’m even more about a hilarious comedy. Our family rule has always been to read a book before watching something in movie-form.That being said, my chosen movie is “Christmas with the Kranks,” based on the John Grisham novel, “Skipping Christmas.”
A new boutique has opened in Downtown Hays after a year of running online. After owner Kate Schippers moved to Hays four years ago, she had her sights set on joining the downtown community and recently has made that dream come true.
The Kansas Forest Service Conservation Tree and Shrub spring distribution ordering process will start December 1, 2022 and goes through May 1, 2023. Order early to get the items you want! Spring order shipments begin in mid-March (weather permitting) and end May 1.
The Department of Education announced it is extending the pandemic-era pause on federal student loan repayments until June 30 while legal challenges to the administration’s student debt relief program are fought over in the courts.
The 2023 legislative session in Kansas is expected to generate familiar debates on financing of public schools and vouchers for private schools, transgender student participation in sports and creation of a parental bill of rights touching on class curriculum and library offerings.
Dear Readers, My phone went nutty the other night, simultaneously pinging with ads for holiday sales and “Breaking News” alerts on how to avoid the stress of the upcoming gift-giving season. Like I needed any reminders—whether one celebrates Christmas (or Hannukah or Kwanza) or not, it’s difficult to claim one doesn’t know, it’s THAT time of the year. And at the precise moment my phone began chiming furiously, I was in fact trying to figure out what presents I’m going to get for the folks on my list and I can’t honestly tell you I minded the interruption.
HaysMed has recently opened a Pain Center. Dr. Keith Green, Anesthesiologist will be providing services in a clinic located at 2500 Canterbury, Suite 206. While Green has been providing pain management for over 25 years in the hospital setting this will be the first time that a dedicated clinic area will be utilized.
The latest in MRI scanning is now available at HaysMed. The GE Signa Artist 70 cm bore was installed over a two-month period and began operating in late October. HaysMed is the first in Western Kansas to offer patients this leading-edge technology.