LIBERAL — Janeth Vasquez’s journey is a common story in southwest Kansas. Her parents immigrated to Kansas from Mexico in the 1980s, seeking a better life for their baby daughter in the growing Hispanic community that rose up around Liberal’s meatpacking plant.
The base: A whole grain that makes up about onefourth of your bowl. Vegetables: A variety of raw or cooked vegetables in a variety of colors.
Wednesday, December 1st Holiday Open House- 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the McPherson Public Library, 214 W.
After a year that was long and hectic for many, the arrival of the holiday season guarantees some cheer in a very specific form: the TV shows and specials that were made to bring more spirit into our homes. Some have aired for more than 40 years, while others present a modern take on Christmas cheer. Here are 10 specials, and very special episodes, that carry the common holiday theme of togetherness with loved ones – some in unconventional ways.
Annie Clement has a lot of feelings about attending her family’s big traditional holiday gathering. h Last year was the first time the 43-year-old did not go home for Christmas. This year, she was excited when a COVID-19 vaccine finally became available for her 10-year-old daughter, Hazel Clement-Weber, allowing her to start thinking about a visit. h Clement was less thrilled to think about being in close quarters with relatives who don’t take the virus as seriously as she does. h “It all stresses me out,” said Clement, a community college teacher in Rochester, Minnesota. h With 28 million 5- to 11-year-olds now eligible to be vaccinated, many families will face similar issues. Experts say the key to handling them lies in a combination of understanding risks and benefits, accepting that everyone has different priorities and talking openly about what matters most.
Hanukkah – also spelled Chanukah – comes early this year. The eight-day winter “festival of lights,” begins Sunday, Nov. 28 at sundown. Jews celebrate Hanukkah by lighting menorahs, telling the Hanukkah story, playing dreidel, and eating special foods. h And while yes, Hanukkah usually takes place in December, it is not “Jewish Christmas.” Here’s more about Hanukkah’s history, customs, and traditional recipes.
We’ve all learned more than we bargained for about how to celebrate the holidays during uncertain times. Last year, many of us cooked smaller Thanksgiving feasts and celebrated by Zoom. This year, with the proper precautions, we might see more real-life gatherings, and plates full of most – if not all – of the trimmings. • The good news: More leftovers, perhaps, to go around.
Caribbean vacations can be anything you want them to be. To some, that could mean together time spent lounging on a blissful tropical beach. To others, it could be a more active vacation with scuba diving lessons, rainforest excursions and visits to ancient ruins. h In a place as diverse as the Caribbean, there’s a perfect vacation for every taste and budget. Here are the tropical destinations that practically guarantee a great vacation for everyone in the family:
TOPEKA — Atchison County resident John Settich is convinced the boundary of the 2nd congressional district in Kansas is a politically grotesque distortion. It's an issue brought forward in a series of virtual town hall meetings, including virtual town hall meeting Nov.
null MCPHERSON – After a season full of challenges and craziness according to the coaching staff, the McPherson Bullpup wrestling program hits the mats for the 2021-22 season with over seventy kids out for the sport, making competition in practice a key to the teams successes. Doug Kretzer begins his twenty-sixth season with the Bullpup program and his eleventh as the man in charge.