October 2022

Supplement that reduces inflammation needs to better studied

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend with multiple health problems, mostly digestive and throat, who has recently discovered the supplement astaxanthin through his treatment with a nutritionist. He is extremely optimistic that this supplement is his ticket to better health. He said it was developed by a biochemical engineer. As a doctor, would you recommend this for your patients? He says it is a powerful antioxidant and reduces inflammation. He also believes it will destroy any cancer cells. -- N.H.

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Principal Appreciation Month Spotlight

The month of October is Principal Appreciation month for the education system in Kansas. Throughout the month, the McPherson Sentinel will be giving recognition to principals and other leaders from different towns throughout McPherson County. ww Today we have two spotlights: From St. Joseph Catholic School, Principal Peggy Bahr and from Washington Elementary School, Principal Jill Beam. Both Principal Bahr and Principal Beam have served their schools in McPherson for over a decade.

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Ralph H. Herrold

Ralph H. Herrold, 82, passed away on October 9, 2022, in Leawood, KS. He was born in McPherson, KS to JB and Erma Herrold and is preceded in death by his wife Jackie. He is survived by children Jack and Deidra, daughter in law Michelle and grandchildren Nick, Eleanor and Claire. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 on October 24 at the McPherson KS Church of Christ.

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Loren Lewis Stubby

Loren Lewis Stubby, 85, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:00 a.m, Friday, October 14th, 2022 at his residence. Loren was born in Hillsboro, Kansas on May 29, 1937, a son of Edna (Unruh) Stubby and Jacob Stubby.

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