The gift of a kidney donation

Jill Kruse, DO The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection medications were available.

May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day

Message from the Sheriff Across our nation, flags were flying at halfstaff as we honored the service and ultimate sacrifices made by courageous men and women who have died while serving their communities. Since 1962, when President John F.

All phones use shortcut icons, symbols

This program year, members of the Kansas Association Family Community Education program through the Co-Operative Extension Service are studying an informative lesson entitled, “What’s On Your Device”. Last week I gave a brief overview of the history of technology communication.

WMJHS announces valedictorian

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago May 14 - 20, 1998 Valedictorian of this year’s graduating class at West Mineral Junior High is Miss Hannah Goshert, daughter of Frank and Susan Goshert of Sherman City.

Jesus can fix a rough reality

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Jesus says, “Let not your hearts be troubled”. But how does one avoid a troubled heart? We deal with the transgender issues, abortion, critical race theory infecting our schools, and leaders who ignore reality.

Riverton Middle School Kays collect tabs

25 Years Ago May 7 - 13, 1998 At the invitation of Governor Bill Graves, Kelly Correll of Columbus, was selected to attend the 15th Annual Governor’s Scholars Award Program in Topeka.

Reasons, processes must be in alignment

The Beginning of Knowledge Good intentions are noble. However, the reasons behind them and the process used to carry them out must be in alignment. Imagine wanting to construct a dream home. If the builder does not follow the architect’s blueprint, the effort is wasted.

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.

Construction season for the body

Like a car racing along the interstate, exiting onto a highway, and finally reaching the family farm along a dusty gravel road, our blood circulates inside our bodies.

The progression of the phone system

I would guess that most of you who are reading this grew up with Ma Bell and the telephone technology that kept us in touch with our family and friends and businesses but not the entire world like our Smart Phone of today do. My parents didn’t have a home phone until about 1968.