Passion and grit are two key qualities of what it takes to operate a successful business, according to the speaker at a recent business award ceremony I attended. There are many qualities of successful business owners and managers, but passion and grit rank at the high end of what it takes, and I would add leadership to the top of the list too.
Have you heard the exciting news? Sara Evans will be preforming at the FREE Concert to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the City of McPherson on Saturday, July 23rd at the McPherson College Stadium. To reserve your tickets, go to Mac150concert.com (limit 6). Ticketing services provided by the McPherson Opera House. Find out about the generous sponsors who have made this possible and more details about the evening by following the McPherson 150 Facebook page.
Not only did the 36 golf teams enjoy the perfect afternoon at the Chamber Classic “A Bunch of Hacks” Golf Tournament, but the hole sponsors appreciated a relaxing and comical way to build business relationships. A great opportunity for team building among the sponsor businesses, golf teams and volunteers. It was a perfect sunny afternoon at Turkey Creek Golf Course for comradery, lots of laughter and prizes too! Check out the tournament photos on the Chamber’s Facebook page. Here is a recap of those who went home with even more than great memories!
Mosaic Interior and Exterior Painting LLC Hesston, KS Contact: Nathaniel Goosen & Brandis Henderson Phone: 316-227-0746 Website: mosaicinteriorandexteriorpainting.com Facebook: Mosaic Interior and Exterior Painting An interesting start to Mosaic Interior and Exterior Painting LLC. Nathaniel Goossen and his wife served for several years with a missionary agency that stationed them in Brazil and in Southeast Asia where they assisted churches in their growth and helped start others.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes walked onto the field for the start of the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory three-day minicamp with his right tackle standing off to the side in a bucket hat and his Pro Bowl left tackle nowhere to be found. Lucas Niang was present but didn’t work out as he continues to recover from knee surgery. Missing entirely was Orlando Brown Jr., who has yet to sign his franchise tender. The Chiefs and the Pro Bowler are working on a long-term deal and both sides are optimistic that it will get done before the July 15th deadline.
Dayton Moore has always been a vocal opponent of purposefully tanking a season for his Kansas City Royals. The former general manager, who is now the team’s president, has refused to sell off his roster in order to have the worst record and nab the top pick in the following summer’s Major League Baseball draft.
Sporting Kansas City (3-9-4, 13 points) slipped to a 2-1 loss against the New England Revolution (5-5-4, 19 points) on Sunday afternoon at Children’s Mercy Park. Captain Johnny Russell treated a sold-out crowd to the game’s best moment early in the second half, bagging a brilliant free kick for his 50th career Sporting goal in all competitions, but New England claimed victory behind goals in either half from Gustavo Bou and Emmanuel Boateng.
MCPHERSON – There was a familiar sight with McPherson Bullpups baseball team at the end of Saturday night, but this time, however, it was the 16 and under summer team that turned in the familiar sight as the Bullpups defeated the Wichita Raiders 7-5 in the title game of the Kaiden Schroeder Memorial Tournament at Grant Sports Complex.
The earthly life of Edythe Griste Berglund came to a close on June 2, 2022. Family and friends will sing to the glory of God and celebrate Edythe’s life at the First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kan. at 6 p.m., Sunday, July 10.
Gerald Wade “Speedy” Miller, 75, of McPherson, KS, passed away on June 10, 2022. Funeral arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.