April 2022

Announcing Kansas hospitals with 2022 High 5 for Mom & Baby recognition

Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in the overall health of babies and mothers and demonstrates hospitals’ commitment to improving infant and maternal health. The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, through its High 5 for Mom & Baby program, is committed to promoting breastfeeding best practices and to supporting hospitals’ efforts to ensure their staff are prepared to support parents’ breastfeeding needs and goals.

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How low should you mow

The question is often asked whether it is good to mow lower in the spring. The answer is yes and no. It doesn’t hurt to mow lower than normal the first mowing or two. As a matter of fact, it can speed green-up by removing old, dead grass and allowing the soil to warm up more quickly.

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Kyle Doperalski to Join KSHSAA Staff as Assistant Executive Director

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association is pleased to announce Kyle Doperalski will join the staff on July 1, 2022, as an Assistant Executive Director. Doperalski was selected in a national search from a strong field of candidates. His primary responsibilities will be administering the activities of cross country, basketball and track & field. Doperalski has served in the athletic department at the University of North Dakota for the past ten years as the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations.

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John Edward Schinstock

John Edward Schinstock passed away at the age of 74 on March 31, 2022, at his home in Yates Center, Kansas. John was born on April 18, 1947, the son of Edward and Marion (Mallow) Schinstock in Dodge City, Kansas.

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