True to tradition, the Pratt public swimming pool officially opened for business on Monday, May 30, Memorial Day. Temperatures were reaching the 90-degree mark, which was a great indicator for many kids to come cool down and have a fun start to the summer.
Gardener Extension Every year we have calls from gardeners who have tomato plants with leaves that curl up. When tomato plants grow vigorously in mild, spring weather the top growth often exceeds the root development. When the first few days of warm, dry summer weather hit, the plant ‘realizes’ that it has a problem and needs to increase its root development. The plant tries to reduce its leaf area by rolling leaves. The leaves curl along the length of the leaf (leaflet) in an upward fashion. It is often accompanied by a thickening of the leaf giving it a leathery texture. Interestingly, leaf roll is worse on some varieties than others.
Each month I want to provide you with regular updates about what’s going on in our nation’s capital and throughout the 4th District of Kansas. Here’s what happened in May.
Kansas farmers cultivate more than crops through their checkoff contributions. Spending those dollars cultivating export markets directly benefits wheat growers and the general U.S. economy, according to a new econometric study by IHS Markit and Texas A&M University.
Several runners, jumpers, and throwers represented Pratt High School well at the State Track meet, which was hosted by Wichita State University on May 27 and 28. Both the boys and girls competed strongly in their respective events. Including PHS, there were a total of 35 schools competing, with several kids on each. Having said that, the Pratt kids still finished solidly against the stiff competition.
Summer entertainment just got family friendly in Greensburg with the Sunflower Summer app now available from the state of Kansas. Start at the beautiful Greensburg Twilight Theatre and Community Auditorium with the Free Summer Film Series.
The Kiowa County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. A time of prayer followed with Pastor Jeff Blackburn from the Greensburg Mennonite Church. General business included the approval of the consent agenda and the Minutes from the May 16 meeting.
(Clockwise, starting top left) Memorial Day ceremonies in Pratt County included a Boy Scout Color Guard at the Pratt Army Airfield, flower girls in red, white and blue waiting to place their bouquets at the Iuka Cemetery, flag placements and honorable salutes, a local hero in person - Wayne Parsons, World War II veteran from Pratt, a full-voice choir singing patriotic songs at the Iuka Methodist Church and leadership provided by the Blasi girls (Avery and Reagan) to put a fitting end to a touching ceremony on May 30, 2022.
USD 350 student reporters interviewed some of the St. John businesses during the 2021-2022 school year to learn about the different businesses and the products and services that were offered by local businesses. These interviews have been part of a larger plan to incorporate community involvement and communication skills as part of a new business class curriculum under consideration.
It was a grand Jubilee celebration in St. John last week with old and new activities enjoyed by a good-sized crowd. As pictures are said to be worth a thousand words, please enjoy these scenes from this year’s annual event.