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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Roosevelt Bears win 2023 Battle of the Books

The McPherson elementary school fifth graders competed in the Annual Battle of the Books on April 20 at McPherson Middle School. Parents, teachers, and students from each of the district elementary schools cheered on their representatives as they battled it out in book trivia.

Moundridge Library holds Star Wars events

The Moundridge Library is celebrating May 5th, not by celebrating Cinco de Mayo, but by inviting Storm Troopers. On May 5th from 6-8 p.m, everyone, no matter their age, is invited to come in for pictures with Storm Troopers, Star Wars challenges, games, coloring, and tons of Star Wars fun.

Rainbow Flats

This is from a fictional book submitted by a community member, not a news story. Chapter 1: Ida Mae, Emma, and Daisy (continued from edition 4/19 of the Sentinel) About twenty minutes later, everyone returned except for Reverend Mills and Ida Mae, and things settled in.

• 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.

VILA MARIE COOPER

Vila Marie Cooper, 81, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Health Center. Throughout her life, she cooked for the McPherson High School and the McPherson Senior Center. Many might have known her also while working at Daylight Donuts in McPherson. She was born on January 26, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Harold and Opal (Harder) Lafferty. She grew up on a farm outside of Inman, KS. She graduated from Windom High School in 1960. On November 25, 1961, Vila was united in marriage to Robert Cooper at the Andover Lutheran Church in Windom, KS. This union was blessed with two daughters, Kay and Patti. She was a member of Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors of America. Vila enjoyed cooking for the entire family for birthdays and holidays. Her specialty being fried chicken. She also enjoyed collecting owls and would tell everyone, “No two are alike!” In earlier years, she enjoyed family vacations with the kids and in later years, she and Bob traveled on their own. Above all, Vila loved spending time with her family. Survivors include: two daughters, Kay Graham and husband, Jerry, of McPherson, KS and Patti Cooper of McPherson, KS; her brothers, Keith Lafferty of Inman, KS and Bob Lafferty of Bishop, GA; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bob in 2022; her parents; brother, Jim Lafferty; and sisters, Doris Richards and Sharon Lafferty. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 28, 2023, at the McPherson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Senior Center in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.