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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Prairie Doc Perspectives: Gratitude for Grandparents

entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his Mom spent seven weeks in the hospital on bedrest. At home, Dad and two siblings were working, going to school, and worrying. Surrounding the family were two sets of grandparents who ensured that the pieces all fell into place. From meals and lawn care, to virtual school, from evening shifts and overnights to early mornings, these grandparents were there every step of the way. They will continue to offer support while the baby remains hospitalized and growing, and after he comes home, because that is what grandparents do, if they are able.

Amish Cook: Thinking of Thanksgiving

When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of a time of giving thanks. Then I wonder if I have a life filled with Thanksgiving like I could have. Really, I know there is plenty of room for growth in that area.

Nearly the entire team returns for Halstead girls

HALSTEAD — With nearly the entire team back with a year of experience under their belt, the Halstead High School girls’ basketball team will look to make some noise in the Central Kansas League race. Derek Schutte returns for his 11th season as the Dragons’ coach, 17th season as a head coach.

Shane Hand

Shane Hand, 61, died Thursday (November 17, 2022) at Newton Medical Center in Newton. Services are pending and will be announced by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.

Dwayne Herbert Claassen

August 22, 1943 - November 16, 2022 Celebration of Life 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2022, at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Jeremy Matlock.

What the first Thanksgiving dinner actually looked like

Most Americans probably don’t realize that we have a very limited understanding of the first Thanksgiving, which took place in 1621 in Massachusetts. Indeed, few of our present-day traditions resemble what happened 400 years ago, and there’s only one original account of the feast.

Cryptocurrency: Don’t Blame the Medium for the Scam

As cryptocurrency exchange FTX falls into bankruptcy and its principals seem likely to face various criminal charges over the activities leading to that bankruptcy, it’s time for another round of crowing from opponents (and would-be regulators) of cryptocurrency. Which means it’s time for another round of pointing out where those opponents and would-be regulators are all wet.