Dear Readers, Remnants of snow remain ‘round the farmhouse’s foundation, a not-quite-decorative edging of uneven pale scallops where the eaves block the sun’s reach. Across our northern pasture drifts persist, frozen wind sculpted lines resembling ocean waves.
MCPHERSON – As one of the newest administrators for McPherson USD 418, Dr. Audrey Herbst began work as the Principal of McPherson High School in the summer of 2021 with a commitment to spotlighting the ‘talent of students and staff.’
LARNED – It was a good road trip for the Smoky Valley boys and girls basketball teams on Friday as they rolled into Larned, and the Lady Vikings rocked a 30-point win while the Viking boys made it a clean sweep with a 20-point victory.
The Kansas Corporation Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $19.48 per month and business services are $32.75 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request.
TOPEKA — Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease led to rancher Charles Imthurn’s placement in a Kansas assisted living facility and it was dementia that prompted his involuntary discharge. Imthurn’s wife, Rachel, said the facility providing care for her husband and five other Alzheimer’s patients with issues related to memory, thinking and behavior decided without warning to get out of that line of business.
Andy Obermueller lives in Salina. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 8.
This Saturday we celebrated Kansas Day, noting our state’s beginnings and contributions to this nation. We have much to be proud of — our fields are rich with wheat, corn and soybeans, and our pastures are filled with cattle. The state has ample food produced right here in our communities.
The McPherson High School wrestling, swimming, and bowling teams were all in action from last Monday (Feb. 1) to Tuesday (Feb. 8). Here are the recaps of their respective performance as part of this week’s Bullpup wrap-up.
LITTLE RIVER – In a battle of former rivals, Little River played host Friday to Canton/Galva and managed to finish off the evening with two wins as the Lady Redskins dominated the Lady Eagles while the Redskin boys rallied in the fourth quarter to earn their win.
GOESEEL – For the second time this week the Elyria Christian basketball teams went on the road Friday and came home with a clean sweep as the Eagle boys hung on to beat Goessel by six while the Lady Eagles buried the home team by 40.