Troy Engle has returned to Council Grove, Kansas, and now resides in the N. Rockhill home once occupied by his mother Cynthia Engle and grandparents Judge Walter Hembrow and his wife Genevieve.
For Callahan and Melinda McIver and their four sons—Owen (14), Henry (13), Noah (10), and Floyd (7), the past year has been a testimony to faith, prayer, and God’s perfect timing. The McIvers, who live outside of Council Grove, recently finalized the adoption of twin girls, Hannah and Chloe, who are now 9 months old. Their journey is one rooted in their Christian commitment to being a pro-life family and offering a home to children in need.
Sewing has been done, not without some seam ripping. Photos have been taken, gone through, and mounted. Wood crafts have been cut, sanded, and perfected to the standards of a child. Cutting boards have been planned and created through cutting and glueing. Robots have been made and tested. Flour has been milled to test recipe after recipe. Artwork has come alive on canvas. Vegetables have been planted and cared for in hopes of having produce in time. Chickens have been handled and preened. The bunny has been groomed and posed. Goats have been led and braced. Steers have been trained and fattened. Bottle after bottle of raw milk has been fed to the growing and ornery bucket calf. Halters have been fitted. Practice shows have gone on in the yard. Clothes have been ironed and modeled.
Chase County Care and Compassion (C4 Food Pantry) and Flint Hills Food Recovery are two of 87 nonprofit organizations across Kansas that will receive mini grants for as much as $5,000 to fund their innovative ideas for combating hunger and food insecurity.
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Council Grove, KS 66846
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