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Norman steps down at KDHE

Secretary Lee Norman has stepped down from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration after leading the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through the coronavirus pandemic.

Stuck in purgatory

Seven years ago, Dany Kravitz didn’t think he could get clean. He was homeless, crashing on couches and pushed his family to the point where they were done with him due to his addiction to drugs and alcohol.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wednesday, November 24th – Tuesday, November 30th VIRTUAL Alternative Christmas Gift Market- Give the gifts of hope, love, housing, food, companionship, self-sufficiency and so much more this holiday season! Twelve organizations that serve persons in need will be featured at this year’s Alternative Christmas Gift Market. This year the event will occur virtually via social media and online giving will be made possible via Square.

McPHERSON EXHIBITS

McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation, 1111 E. Kansas Ave. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. / Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Don’t miss the McPherson Globe Refiners exhibit documenting the first gold medal basketball team awarded in Olympic history and the Museum’s permanent “hands-on” model train exhibit. 620-241-8464.

OTHER AREA EXHIBITS

Canton Stars and Stripes Military Museum, 104 W. Allen, in Canton. Exhibits include memorabilia from all military branches. Open for all Military and Patriotic Holidays or by appointment. 620-628-4484

GOP lawmakers challenge new workers comp rules

As advocates praise workers compensation regulatory changes by the Democratic governor’s administration that would benefit employees, Republican lawmakers and business representatives bristle at the rulemaking authority of unelected bureaucrats.

Feast FOLLOW-UP

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.