March 2022

Who says what is right and wrong?

When studying the history of Western law, two phrases appear; Constitutional Gnosticism and Constitutional Theism. Constitutional Gnosticism assumes that humans are the measure of all things rather than God. It does not hold to God being ruler and originator of our Constitutional rule and order. However, Constitutional Theism places God as the essence of the Constitution. Consequently, there should be continuity in how the Constitution is interpreted. God has established a universal natural law and recorded it in the Christian Bible, grounded in reason, experience, and common sense that should be honored from generation to generation (Manzer). On the other hand, Constitutional Gnosticism makes setting law and interpreting the Constitution a freefor-all, leaving what is reasonable for humankind to decide.

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Commissioners make decisions supporting coming growth for county

The Kiowa County Commissioners convened in regular sessions on March 21, 2022. The Health Department reported that their emergency generator did not engage during the recent power outage; this has been an ongoing problem. A new unit may need to be purchased. If the COVID vaccine temperature monitoring unit is out of range for more than eight minutes, the serum must be discarded. The Community Building is a temporary shelter for residents when power outages occur. The Roads and Bridg

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Kansas State University students earn fall 2021 semester honors

MANHATTAN — Nearly 4,480 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the fall 2021 semester. From Pratt County, students listed on this honor roll included Alesha Bergner, Gabriel Flanders, Kevin Johnson, Sonja Killough, Noah Malone, David Mathes and Erin Jackson. Kiowa County students named included Allison Kirby, Adrein McFarland and Ashlind Gumpenberger. Stafford County students honored included Brittney Schrag, Jacob Suiter, Braylynn Anshutz, Olivia Falk, Torre Fisher, Caleb Hildebrand, and Jayce Hildebrand. Students earning a grade

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New College of Education program helps Kansans change careers, become middle and high school teachers

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University’s Master of Arts in teaching program for secondary education, a pathway to teaching for career-changers in Kansas, has received approval from the Kansas State Board of Education. This approval allows Kansas schools to hire qualified candidates in the program to serve as teachers of record on a restricted license while they earn their master’s degree and recommendation for an initial teaching license.

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Learn archery skills from state competitors in Pratt

An opportunity to practice or learn archery skills is being hosted again at the Blythe Fitness Center on Monday, March 28. Pratt High School Archery members will be available to help those wanting to learn or improve archery skills. From 6 to 7 p.m. the archery will be available for students ages 10 to 18. From 7 to 8 p.m. archery will be available for adults to learn or to practice.

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What’s new in Antiques in Pratt?

Two new signs with the 114 E. 4th address for Antiques, set out on Saturdays at the corner of 4th and Main streets (this one in an old wheelbarrow) and another on the south-east side of First and Main in Pratt is about as modern as it gets for business owner Rick Mcdiffett. And that is just how he likes it.

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St. John – Hudson junior high girls are 2022 CPL Basketball Champions

The USD 350 St. John – Hudson Junior High Girls Basketball Team won the Central Plains League this year. Team members included: Head Coach Taci Axman, Gentri Bright, Karly Rockenbach, Lily Brummer, Mia Meyer, Reagan Bonner, Jayln Fisher, Tara Dowling, Manager Cora Martin, Assistant Coach Alisha Mawhirter, Jenny Gracia, Averi Fisher, Bree Fisher, Lily McAlister, Manager Maylin Sanders.

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Daughters of the Revolution

The Kanza Chapter DAR is pleased to announce the DAR Good Citizens of Stafford County. All three schools are represented this year. The students will be recognized in a special DAR meeting at the home of Alda Hildebrand on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Each student, their parents and counselors will receive a written invitation.

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