January 23, 2020 - McPherson Buzz

McPherson falls short to Blue Valley in first round of MIT

January 23, 2020January 24, 2020 Editor 8 Views Blue Valley, Bullpup basketball, McPherson High School Baskeball, McPherson Invitational

Sports Editor Peter Holland jr. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F McP 7 16 10 25 58 BV 14 15 14 21 64 The battle for fifth place begins for the McPherson High School boys basketball team. The Bullpups may put in a valiant effort against and Blue Valley High School, but it was not enough to get the win as they fall to the Tigers, 64-58 in the opening round of the McPherson Invitational. Blue Valley had speed and liked to be in transition. Once the Tigers make a defensive stop, it’s off to the races. Blue Valley shot 56

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McPherson Invitational Roundup

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Editor 6 Views Bishop Carroll, Derby, Junction City, Lawrence Free State, McPherson Invitational, Wichita-North

Sports Editor Peter Holland Jr. The 56th annual McPherson Invitational was underway on Thursday. Bishop Carroll High School, Derby High School and Lawrence Free State High School were victorious and will advance to the next round. Derby outshot Seaman 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F Der 23 18 18 18 77 SEA 13 9 20 16 58 It was not only raining snow showers, but it was also raining 3s for the Derby boys. After knocking 47 percent from behind the arc, the Derby would beat out Topeka-Seman High School, 77-58. Nick Bonner shot 4 for 4 from

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McPherson High School Students Selected by KMEA

January 23, 2020 Editor 2 Views McPherson High school

The following McPherson High School student were selected to Kansas Music Educators Association All-State Band, KMEA All-State Choir and Kansas Choral Directors Association All-State Treble Choir. They will all perform at the KMEA Conference Feb. 27 through Feb. 29: KMEA All-State Band Sydney Myers – Bb clarinet – three-year selection Meghan Monroe – Tenor saxophone Kaytlynn Kuder – Trumpet Wesley Wurm – Trombone Matthew Powers – Euphonium Kail Stockham – String Bass KMEA All-State Choir Tessa Boesker – Alto 1 Pierce Hamma – Bass 1 – Two-year selection Lily Parker – Alto 1 Analicia Rocha – Alto 2 Avery Strathman

News

Veterans Share Memories of Time in Service

January 23, 2020 Editor 2 Views McPherson American Legion

Three women shared their stories of service Tuesday evening at the McPherson American Legion Post 24. The presentation was a part of a monthly event held at the Legion known as Veteran’s Story Night, held the third Tuesday of every month. A meal is provided, and each veteran receives two free drinks as well. Sponsors for this month included Terry Hedlund of Hedlund Electric Inc., Susan and Mike McVicker of Sew ‘n’ Sew, Troy Glidden of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home and Ken and Angela Patton. Sarah Yardley For Sarah Yardley, joining the military was just the right thing to do. With

Obituaries

Obituary: Harold Glenn Schlender

January 23, 2020 Editor 9 Views Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home

Harold Glenn Schlender, a prolific McPherson homebuilder, and one of the driving forces behind the renovation of the historic McPherson Opera House, passed away early Thursday morning, January 16, 2020, at The Cedars retirement village. The cause of death was complications arising from congestive heart failure. Harold was born on March 21, 1925 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, Kansas, and grew up on a farm south of Moundridge. He was 94 years old at the time of his death. The third of eight children of Edna Mae (Nanninga) and Milton C. Schlender of rural Moundridge, Kansas, Harold entered first

Deeds

McPherson Area Deeds Recorded Jan. 10-23

January 23, 2020 Editor 2 Views

McPherson Area Deeds Recorded Jan. 10-16

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Lady Pups prepare for make-up game at Circle

January 23, 2020 Editor 4 Views Circle, Lady Pups, McPherson High School Baskeball, Mid-America Classic

Sports Editor Peter Holland Jr. While the McPherson High School boys basketball team is hosting the McPherson Invitational this weekend, the girls have a score to settle in Towanda. This Friday, the Lady Pups will face Circle High School as a make-up game after it was postponed. The Circle game was originally scheduled for Jan. 10 but was canceled due to inclement weather. For Head Coach Chris Strathman, it is a sign of relief to have it schedule a week before the Mid-America Classic. “I’m glad that is on Friday because it does break up that big two-week gap that

Crime

McPherson Police Responde to Theft Incidents

January 23, 2020 Editor 3 Views McPherson Police Department

McPherson Police Department officers responded to two incidents of theft in two days. At 12:56 p.m. on Jan 21, officers responded to a business on North Champlin Street. “The complainant reported 14 Televisions, valued at $5,600.00, stolen from the business,” McPherson Police Department Administrative Captain/Public Information Officer Mark Brinck said. “Investigation continues. If anyone has information concerning this incident or any other criminal activity, please report that information to McPherson County Crime Stoppers by calling 620-241-1122 or via their Facebook page, McPherson County Crime Stoppers.” At 5:09 p.m. on Jan. 22, officers responded to another call, this time on North

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McKinney Retires After 34 Years

January 23, 2020 Editor 9 Views K-State Research and Extension

Jana McKinney’s name has been known for decades in the world of McPherson County agriculture. Family and Consumer Sciences County Extension Agent in McPherson, McKinney has helped her fair share of folks in the county. From providing assistance, to coming up with new and innovative ideas for her area, she has been a staple at the McPherson County K-State Research and Extension office. After 34 years of service, McKinney is hanging up her hat and retiring. A retirement reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the McPherson County Extension Office, 600 W. Woodside St.