Area colleges to celebrate MLK Day differently
On Martin Luther King Day, January 17, area community colleges are celebrating with different plans. Pratt Community College has called off classes in recognition of the national holiday.
January 2022
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To the Editor
The family of Bob Doolittle would like to thank John Hamm for officiating the funeral service, Bob Schmisseur for the wonderful eulogy, Larrison Mortuary for their caring service, and the Pratt Regional Medical Center, Dr. Pribil, Pratt Health and Rehab and staff for their care. Casket bearers, all the flowers, prayers, cards and memorials to the B-29 museum in honor of Bob Doolittle were so much appreciated. Also a special thank you to friends Don and Sandy for their help with lunch.
Pilot club on receiving end of generous donation
The Pratt Pilot Club International was on the receiving end of a December Giving project when members of the Pratt High Plains Credit Union presented the club with a check for $1,000 recently. The Pratt Pilot was chosen for this unexpected gift because their mission is to influence positive change in communities throughout the world, a High Plains Credit post on Facebook said.
The Pratt Presbyterian Church
The Pratt Presbyterian Church at 202 E. First Street was named one of 10 most beautiful churches in Kansas in a 2015 post by Only In Your State Attractions. Last week it looked stately and impressive as always, despite the cold winter blast that settled in Pratt for several days at the beginning of the new year. Photo by Jennifer Stultz
Do we understand how much we need the Holy Spirit in our lives?
IT IS THE FIRST of a new year. My second column last year was about God’s message to the church of Laodicea. A year later and I am still thinking about this church that was lukewarm to the message of Christ because I feel like this is the church age that we are in today. The Holy Spirit is standing at the door of the church and our lives. Are we able to let in in and give up complete control of our lives? Or are we still trying to run our lives by ourselves? I know from experience that trying to control every thing just causes anxiety and depression. For some people the burden is so much that they choose
We already have a God whom loves us beyond comprehension
One of the biggest joys about the new ministry we are in is that we live close to our whole family. So whenever we are sharing our vision at a church for our ministry. We get to attend church with most of our kids and all of our grandchildren. In this particular church, the kindergarten and older kids sit with their parents during worship service, then after the singing they attend a class geared toward their age group to learn more about God. We all sit on the same row and it isn’t uncommon for our youngest grandson, J.J., to find a spot between Mimi and Aunt Amy.
Push the reset button
I LOVE JANUARY 1ST. Philosophically, it’s like a reset button on your life. It’s amazing how much clutter amasses in a year’s time! And not just physical stuff... actually, I’m talking about the little squares on your calendar! How many of those squares have something written in on them? From a distance, simply looking at our calendar, it would seem that we are VERY productive people! And yet, ironically, I seem to have not achieved all the things I had set out to do this year... anyone else relate? I blame it on clutter...
Dark days are good for dreaming, planning
Now is a Good Time to Design Your Landscape The dark, cold days of winter are a good time to dream and plan for the upcoming growing season. Have you always wanted to landscape your home but didn’t know where to start? We offer a number of publications available to help you accomplish your dream.
Backyarding Trends in 2022: TurfMutt Foundation predicts an expansion of outdoor living interest
“Backyarding” – the trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic – is here to stay and will continue to expand in 2022, according to the TurfMutt Foundation, an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces.
Fish consumption advisories issued for Kansas
TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are issuing fish consumption advisories for 2022. The advisories identify types of fish or other aquatic animals that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, avoided altogether because of contamination. General advice and internet resources are provided to aid the public in making informed decisions regarding the benefits and the risks associated with eating locally caught fish from Kansas waters.