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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Quirky and fun, serious and deep Shafer Art Gallery presents Michael Knutson Exhibit “Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk”
The Shafer Gallery will premiere an exhibit featuring Michael Knutson and Brian McCallum from Feb. 26 through April 1 with a virtual reception at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 via facebook.com/shafergallery.
Knutson is an accomplished visual artist who works primarily as a painter and is an art instructor at Garden City Community College. He has an active national exhibition record of solo and group shows and has completed many public art commissions for intuitions such as the Sternberg Museum of Natural History. The base for Michael’s work is a deep connection to the immediate environment, life experiences and the way the mind interprets this
Though most people may know dire wolves from their many scene-stealing appearances in
Game of Thrones, they didn’t spring straight from the mind of George R.R. Martin. In fact, scientists have known about the long-extinct creature since the mid-19th century.
Until recently, it was widely believed that the dire wolf (
Canis dirus) was essentially a more muscular relative of the gray wolf (
Canis lupus), partially because their skeletons look so similar. But a new study published in
Nature suggests that the two species share much less than their appearances imply.
It all started when archaeologist Angela Perri, of Durham University in the UK, set off on an expedition across North America to locate dire wolf fossils from museum collections and see if she could extract DNA from them. Her endeavor was successful: As
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Healing after loss: 10-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 103-C E. 27th St., Oak Plaza. RSVP to cfle1@eaglecom.net or text 785-625-6078. Bring a mask. Social distancing in effect. A self-help support group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Healing after loss: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 103-C E. 27th St., Oak Plaza . RSVP by noon Monday prior to cfle1@eaglecom.net or text 785-625-6078. Bring a mask. Social distancing in effect. A self-help support group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Shine Thru Drive Thru Promenade Parade: 4:30 – 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23; downtown Hays. Re-imagined version of the Night To Shine event, sponsored by Tim Tebow Foundation to benefit individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. This year a participant parade up and down Main Street. The community is invited to cheer for participants, while practicing safe social distancing, or cruise in their own vehicle.
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Gift wrapping volunteers needed: The Salvation Army serving Ellis County needs volunteers to wrap Angel Tree gifts for 125 children in low-income families. Unwrapped toys and children’s clothing can also be donated. Call the Salvation Army before dropping donations at (785) 621-2794. Volunteers wrap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the Hadley Center Conference Room. Volunteers also needed to hand out gifts to families from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, in the same location. Volunteer walk-ins are welcome.
Frostfest Parade: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. 20-year tradition gets a twist this year. Instead of the usual parade, residents and businesses are invited to decorate their vehicles with Christmas decor and drag Main Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Santa’s workshop at 1012 Main, receiving Santa letters, and working. The big tree in Union Pacific Park will have triple the bulbs. Reindeer, a snowman, and a Christmas tree will be strolli