September 2022
CMS hosts ‘It Takes a Villiage’ night
There were more than 500 hot dogs waiting the the Chisholm Middle School cafateria on Sept. 12, a quick meal for parents, students or community members who wanted a bite before the first “It Takes a Villiage” night at the school. “I am very excited about this,” said principal Joey Menniga. “This is a great event for Chisholm Middle School and for our community. We have done a lot of work to provide activities and a free meal for our families.”
KHA Distinguished Health Care Advocate Awarded to STAND Youth
STAND became the first youth organization to be honored with the “ Distinguished Health Care Advocate” by the Kansas Hospital Association this week. STAND is a group of more than 140 students in six high schools across Harvey and Marion Counties whose work is peer-to-peer health advocacy as drug/alcohol preventionists and promoters of positive mental health in youth and adults.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
‘The Grail Test’ A year ago, I submitted an editorial letter regarding “The Grail Test” being blocked by the Biden administration. I quoted statistics from the CDC about cancer deaths and information from the Wall Street Journal regarding “The Grail Test”.
Can kindness curb conflict? The science of the smile
I had been outside since 5:45 a.m., in 50-degree drizzle. My feet were soaked despite several changes of socks. My fellow outside poll observers, Republicans and Democrats alike, looked just as forlorn as we answered voters’ questions in Virginia during the 2018 election. At about 2 p.m., a woman with three small kids in tow waved at us as she went in to vote. I loved seeing her – and other parents – bring their kids to the polls. “Thank you for being here!” she called to all of us as she emerged. My colleagues and I smiled at her and each other. We felt good, being part of the electoral process…cold as it was.
Lynn and Sally Anduss
Lynn Edward Anduss passed away on September 17, 2021, in Fort Collins, Colorado at the age of 88. He was born on September 15, 1933, in Newton, Kansas to Edward and Marie (Elliott) Anduss.
Mary C. Hershberger
Mary C. Hershberger, 83, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Newton Presbyterian Manor.
Barbara J Adee
Barbara J Adee of Newton, Ks passed away September 10, 2022 at Newton Medical Center in Newton, Ks She was born August 15, 1923 in Bennington, Ks to Gladwyn and Neva (Rehberg) Boardman. Barbara was proceeded in death by her first husband Lt.
BC soccer player takes honors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bethel women’s soccer player Claire Hedlund followed up a record-setting week with a pair of honors.
Sports briefs
BOWLING Eastgate Goodwill Heavy Pork;4;0 Buggsy’s Raiders;4;0 All 3 Holes;3;1 Bartel Cabinets;3;1 One Left;2;2 Split Happens;2;2 Roofing Services;1;3 We B Gone;1;3 Below Average;0;4 A-Team;0;4 High game — Brandon Nodland, Heavy Pork 248. High series — Brandon Nodland, Heavy Pork 694.