Encore Music Night at N’Cahoots May 5 - Join Encore at N’Cahoots for some great live music and fabulous coffee and tea!! It will be a great night for music in downtown Pratt. We will also have a silent auction fundraiser for our trip! Thursday, May 5 from 7-9 p.m.
rose.beilman@usd382.com Two Pratt High School forensics students, junior Alyssa Green and sophomore Addison Hopkins recently qualified to compete at the National Speech and Debate Association tournament which will be held in Louisville, Kentucky June 12-17. Attending the West Kansas district qualifying meet that was held at Hutchinson High School, the pair went up against intense competition to earn their places at nationals.
An opportunity to practice or learn archery skills is being hosted again at the Blythe Fitness Center on Monday, May 9th. Pratt High School Archery members will be available to help those wanting to learn or improve archery skills. From 6-7 p.m. the archery will be available for students ages 10 to 18. From 7-8 p.m. archery will be available for adults to learn or to practice. photo by Michelle Popovich
Several Pratt-area volunteers and members of the local Boy Scouts program directed by Nathan Hemphill deserve a big thank you, maybe more than one thank you, for recent improvements at the Green Recreational Trails at 702 Country Club Road in Pratt.
It seems strange that an issue about religion posted on an early “facebook” platform, the door of a church, changed not only the faith of the Western world, but the form of its governments, the way of its economic life, and the strength of its science. That is what happened in 1517 when Martin Luther raised concerns about his own Catholic Church.
It’s easy to mock and be critical, and unfortunately, our human nature loves to judge unfairly and display negative thoughts about others. If we could only remember that many people are going through some type of painful trial which usually explains why they seem peculiar. I often counsel those who are struggling with personal problems and it changes our perspective when we know the bigger picture. As Christians, we are called to be a light that represents God’s nature and this includes forbearance, understanding, and compassion. This is so that everyone can see Christ and hopefully will inspire them to learn more about who He is. When we act ugly and rude, we are actually turning others away from the message of grace and love that we proclaim is what the lost world desperately needs. Whether you’ve noticed it or not, those around us are carefully observing us which is having a direct impact on what they think about God and who we are. Every day we have opportunities to do what Jesus would do.
Story Number One: World War II produced many heroes. One was a man from Chicago, by the name of Butch O’Hare. He was a fighter pilot assigned to an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific. One day while he was on a mission, he made an extraordinary choice to do the right thing regardless of personal cost. Though his decision included a great risk of real personal danger, it resulted in the deliverance and rescue of the fleet. Butch O’Hare was awarded one of the nation’s highest military honors. Later he had an airport named after him: O’Hare International in Chicago.
Well, spring has sprung and all you gardeners I am sure are finalizing your gardens and getting everything planted. I’m just gonna be honest with you though. I hate gardening. I have great intentions each year but my plans rarely go as I dream them.
MANHATTAN, Kan. – A little stress, says Bradley Dirks, is not such a bad thing.
In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 6. A Candlelight Vigil will take place on Thursday, May 5. The public is encouraged to attend the memorial events that take place in Kansas.