February 2022

Horse Guru Coming To ‘Fix’ Horses At EquiFest Of Kansas

“Problem horses must go back to school for learning to become responsive, useable and enjoyable horses for their owners.” Michael Gascon representing Gascon Horsemanship at Poplarville, Mississippi, is a teacher with experience. Handling more than 500 horses annually, Gascon will share his “teacher’s toolbox” during the Equi-Fest of Kansas in Salina.

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Moderna, Pfizer vaccines are best for those with clot risk

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with the factor V Leiden mutation a few years ago, after having a deep vein thrombosis. Then I got COVID-19 in October 2020, but recovered with only mild symptoms. Since I have the factor V mutation, I have chosen not to get a vaccine for COVID. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with COVID again in December of last year. Now that I have completed quarantine once more, I am really not comfortable with getting the vaccine. Any suggestions? -- C.D.

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Jackie LeRoy Hamilton

Jackie LeRoy Hamilton, 76, of Inman, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home. He was born March 21, 1945 in Tescott, Kansas, the son of Eli J. and Alida (Desaire) Hamilton. He graduated from Tescott High School with the class of 1963. Jackie served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1967, attaining the rank of Torpedoman’s Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class.

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