SURPRISE, I AM BACK. I had to take some time off to do a project here where we live. I really missed writing the columns. I never imagined doing something like this. Last Feb. I was wanting to put an ad in the Pratt Tribune when Jennifer the Editor asked if I would be interested in writing a regular column. I sure was lucky to have a good editor for my columns, even though one time I did not agree with her. I sure want to thank her for doing what she does.
“THEN, AFTER GOD warned them in a dream not to report back to Herod, the Wise Men returned to their own country on a different path.” Matthew 2:12 Matthew’s account of the appearance of the wise men, or Magi, covers a mere 12 verses - a blip on the radar screen of the narrative - yet there is so much truth to be mined that it would be impossible for this essay to plumg. Let’s at least look at the closing words of the text above, “they returned to their own country on a different path.” For years, the Magi were painstakingly trained in their art - how to read the stars and relate them to the Spirit-inspired predictions of the coming of Christ.
The Family Birth Suites of Pratt Regional Medical Center, has been named one of Kansas’ “Best of the Best in Point-of- Care Newborn Screening” in 2020. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association and the Kansas Midwives Alliance, has created a recognition program for hospitals, facilities and midwives who
* Send your coming events in the Pratt and surrounding communities to JStultz@ cherryroad.com for a free listing service and watch the results! One last look at Christmas Now through - Jan. 8 - The annual Filley Festival of Trees, Wreaths and Decorations is still open by free admission at the Vernon Filley Art Museum, 421 S.
Picky eaters come in all shapes and sizes, and our avian friends are no exception. Despite birds’ tendency to favor some foods over others, creating a balanced diet is a crucial factor to pet bird ownership.
Bird Feeding Severe winter weather is not only hard on people but can be a life and death struggle for birds. Though birds also require water and shelter, food is often the resource most lacking during cold weather.
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, as Kansas receives from the national government a Christmas present of $2.6 billion dedicated to infrastructure spending, my wish for 2022 would be for elected leaders, city planners, and traffic engineers alike to spend federal highway dollars a little bit differently.
DECEMBER brought Kansas its first comprehensive look at its housing needs in nearly three decades. This report is a bonanza for policy geeks and anyone who cares about housing issues.
SOMETIME SHORTLY before the 5,000th mile of 2021 the second battery pack died, and so did the helmet light. I had been here before: riding down a lonely, winter dirt road with only spoke and tail lights to indicate my presence, slowly spinning through the darkness.
STAFFORD COUNTY TRUCKER, grandfather, husband, writer On the Monday following Christmas, I delivered a load of plywood in Nebraska. It was 25 degrees that morning and my tarps were frozen.