Krehbiel estate gifts hospital
The McPherson Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce a recent gift from the estate of Deneen Krehbiel.
November 2023
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Commissioners request proposals for funds
McPherson County Commissioners authorized the issuance of a request for proposals for expenditure of opioid settlement funds at Monday’s meeting.
Nativity seeks volunteers
The City of Inman is seeking volunteers for the Living Nativity on December 9.Lighthouse Coffee will present each volunteer with either a hot chocolate or drip coffee drink free of charge.
Museum receives grant
A $50,000 grant from Kansas Tourism, part of the Kansas Department of Commerce, has been awarded to the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation.
A hearty pot pie is a ‘crust’-try recipe this time of year
Spice Up Your Life is a weekly recipe column by Lindsey Young, who describes herself as an enthusiastic amateur cook and can be reached through her website at spiceupkitchen.net.For a recent meal with friends, I made a cherry pie to share, and since I knew I sometimes get carried away with lattice pie crusts and run out before I’m done weaving, I made one extra crust, just in case.Of course, once I was done making pie, I wrapped the crust up, determined I would use it for, well, something.When Joey spotted it, he suggested something I, amazingly, have never tried making before: a chicken pot pie, pointing out that people might have leftovers around Thanksgiving that would be perfect for such a meal.I did a lot of digging to find just the right pot pie to try and finally landed on one from the blog “Brooklyn Supper” by Elizabeth Stark.
Central Christian College Hosts Chamber Ribbon Cutting of Barry McKeown Fitness Court
The morning was chilly and windy, but an enthusiastic crowd gathered as Central Christian College of Kansas launched the Barry McKeown Fitness Court Studio with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting November 18th.
Victim Center partners with Sheriff
The DUI Victims Center of Kansas (DUIVC) met with the Sheriff’s Office on Friday, November 17, 2023, to take part in a holiday memorial drive.The volunteer-run DUIVC aims to raise awareness of the traumatic human consequences of the decision to drive impaired and reduce the impact an impaired driving crash has on victims, survivors, and their families.The DUIVC supplied car magnets for every patrol car in preparation for this Memorial Drive.
Purple Heart City ceremony held
McPherson officials and residents joined together to celebrate becoming part of the Purple Heart Trail with a ceremony at the McPherson Community Building on Wednesday, November 15.The ceremony included the signing of the Proclamation and the unveiling of signs that will be placed at every entrance into the community.The ceremony included stories from guest speakers and honored six members of the McPherson community who have received the Purple Heart.The McPherson High School choir performed the national anthem with the McPherson Police Department Color Guard presenting the Colors.The Purple Heart Trail serves as a reminder to travelers that others have paid a heavy price for their freedom by connecting a network of roads, highways, bridges, and memorials that honor Purple Heart recipients.McPherson joins a growing list of cities nationwide on the Purple Heart Trail.
Trans Day of Remembrance held
On Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023, the McPherson Church of the Brethren offered a place for transgender people and those who care about them to remember those who have lost their lives.In remembrance of Rita Hester’s 1998 murder, Nov.