In a time of COVID, division, hate, anger, contention and seemingly irreconcilable political differences, what is there to be thankful about? Answer: a lot. In fact, expressing our gratitude to others (or In fact, expressing our gratitude to others (or making a list for ourselves or to share) may be the best balm that we can apply to counteract to the challenges of today.
A recent research report shows that 80 percent of all white, Black, and Hispanic parents said they would be upset or concerned if a teacher taught their children that America was, and still is, a fundamentally racist society (Bowman). Also, findings show that less than half of Americans polled are familiar with the term critical race theory (Ibid). So, why all the flimflam about Critical Race Theory [hereinafter CRT] in the national media? And why is it often cited as the basis for much of the diversity and inclusion efforts these days? Are Critical Race theorists actually producing the scholarship and scientific data needed to support all of the anti-racism and social justice schemas being purported by the media? Of course not. Thus, the reason why CRT is being banned across our great Nation; racism is not a systemic problem. CRT is being used as a toxic propaganda acid to dissolve the civic bonds that tie our Nation together (Camera), which is a pendulum swing away from the original purpose of CRT when it was introduced 40 years ago. Today the national news agencies report as if our entire country is obsessed with racism. However, scientific data demonstrates that the opposite is true. Such actions by the media add to public suspicion regarding their anti-social plan and cause "we the people" to hold them in suspect as to why they choose to major in the minors when it comes to reporting on the state of our Union.
We would like to thank Chris Ballard and St. John National Bank for sponsoring our Thanksgiving meal again this year. Everyone always enjoys the fun and fellowship together, and the food is always amazing! A huge thank you also to our kitchen staff: Charla Little, Steve Taylor, and our newest team member Emily McClaskey! We are blessed with the best cook’s around!
Blake Keith, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks; Jeffrey Nix, Pratt Police Department; and Kelton Barrett, Pratt Police Department were among 24 new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Nov. 12 at a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium.
The Pratt High School Student Council wishes to thank everyone in the community who helped in this year's Drive to Thrive canned food drive. The student council sponsored the two-week canned food drive for the benefit of the Pratt County Food Bank. A total of 3,455 items were given to the food bank as a result of the drive including $270 in cash donations from those participating in the collecting for the drive. Cash donations are counted as $1 equals 1 canned good.
Sweet Adelines is a world wide organization of women that love to sing, learn and perform. The Pratt division of this choral group, under the direction of Kyra Dauner, is planning a special Christmas show at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 12 at the First United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend.
South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) was excited to award over $16,000 in community, children’s health, and teacher’s grants to the communities of Kiowa County this fall. Covering seven counties, SCCF’s goal is to reach many diff�erent sectors of each community, hopefully making a large impact with limited funding.
The cast and crew of the hit review known as "All Together Now!" perfected three performances encompassing 15 songs, 6 big dance numbers and over 160 costumes last weekend at Barclay College, much to the delight of ticket-holders. All shows took place at the still-new Ross-Ellis Fine Arts Building on the Barclay campus in Haviland.
Childcare is a community need that has become one of the significant needs over the last couple of years, so Economic Development Director Julie Lyon is pursuing a solution with passion. At the Greensburg City Council Meeting on November 15th, Lyon presented an update on her solution.
On November 18, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly congratulated the City of Greensburg for receiving $150,000 in Cost Share funds as administered through the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). This project will bring a new utility system to Greensburg Municipal Airport.