An advocate for those suffering

A True High Priest, A Real Advocate for Those Suffering Hebrews 8; 1 John 2:1-2; Revelation 21-22 We have had a lot of ups and downs in the past two plus decades. We lost our trade towers in New York. Then, we had two massive wars, one against the Taliban in Afghanistan and another one in Iraq.

He gave up everything for you

The Beginning of Knowledge We all make sacrifices every day. Some are big, most are not so big. Sometimes we accept less than we would prefer and at other times we relinquish something of value.

Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

High cost, shortages on drugs serious problem

High costs and shortages of pharmaceuticals are serious, on-going issues. Drug prices in the US are among the highest in the world. A recent survey by the Rand Corporation looked at drug prices in 32 developed countries.

How Greatest Show on Earth began

Last week I indicated that this week I would give you a glimpse into the circus that would eventually become known as “The Greatest Show On Earth.” However, that didn’t happen over night. No, it would take several decades.

USD 493 approves transfer requests

25 Years Ago August 6 - 12, 1998 Transfer requests approved by the USD 493 Board of Education were: Traci Bush from eighth grade English to junior high computer lab instructor, Robyn Bowin from kindergarten instructor at Spencer and Scammon Schools to first grade instructor at Scammon.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

No replacement for human contact

A recent study done by the Barna Group in 2021 discovered that nearly three out of ten American adults are feeling lonely. Three years ago COVID hit and messed things up. Studies are being done, more, now post-COVID on the effects of this mandated isolation. What is coming out is not good.

Weir City Council accepts resignations

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago July 30 - August 5, 1998 The Weir City Council accepted the resignations of City Clerk Jennifer Zortz and Police Chief Bob Lawrence at their July meeting. Terry L. and Darla M.

The power of pre-habilitation

“Be prepared” is a great motto. Fitness you achieve today, aka prehabilitation truly does change your health outcomes tomorrow.