MCPHERSON – Although a large portion of the sporting community in McPherson may be focused on the high school’s state semifinal run in football, the middle school’s basketball season has gotten underway and the Lady Pups have navigated their way to a perfect record in the early stages of the season.
It was a good night for McPherson County area football on Friday as both Inman and Canton/Galva scored home field wins in state playoff quarterfinal games to move on the state semifinals in Class 1A for the Teutons and 8-Man Division II for the Eagles.
McPherson Center for Health announces a new service through the Hess Fitness Center. The facility now offers individual health coaching.
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has a tumor in the right sinus of his face, and the biopsy results show that it is cancer of the salivary glands (adenoid cystic carcinoma).
Q: I’ve gotten my food habits pretty well under control, but I’m still gaining weight! What could be causing that? -- Kayla E., Tucson, Arizona A: That is a great question -- because so many people find out that their weight issues develop from a combination of problems, not just overeating or eating the wrong foods. You know, of course, that for long-term weight management, you need to crank up your metabolism and build more calorie-burning muscles by getting plenty of physical activity (300 minutes a week minimum). Plus, muscle and metabolism decrease by 5% per decade, so you need to eat less to keep weight constant. But other contributing issues could include: 1. Lack of restful sleep. Too little sleep increases secretion of the “feed me” hormone ghrelin and suppresses the “I’m full” hormone leptin. It’s also linked to elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol and a growth hormone deficiency -- both can contribute to obesity. For great sleep improvement info go to https://health.clevelandclinic. org and search for “insomnia.” And ask your doctor for a referral to a sleep clinic or expert.
Ten-year-old Adriana Guajardo from St Joseph Catholic School in McPherson was one of three north-central Kansas regional winners out of 18 counties for the 2022 Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day poster contest.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (11/16/22). Gain priceless health, strength and skills this year. Consistent care nurtures the home that nurtures you. You’re a shining star this autumn, motivating redirection with a partnership this winter. Exceed physical goals next spring, before summertime challenges require personal growth. Energize by activating your heart.
Last Tuesday, City of McPherson department heads met in the Community Building with representatives of Farmers Alliance to discuss further strategic planning after past disagreements and troubles with employee turnover. The city members are getting together to work on communication and problem solving as they participate in the 2022 Fall Retreat workshops as part of their 5-year Strategic Plan that started in 2020.
On Nov. 2 it was announced by the Swedish Heritage Museum that two grants from the McPherson County Community Foundation will be going toward the museum to make critical repairs to the Lindsborg Old Mill.
Lee Irvin White, 92, of McPherson, KS, died on November 14, 2022, at The Cedars, McPherson. Arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.