By Kami McComb Special to the Tribune It was late in the morning of the last day of the 2022 Pratt County Fair, but the… Login to continue reading Login…
By Kami McComb Special to the Tribune It was late in the morning of the last day of the 2022 Pratt County Fair, but the… Login to continue reading Login…
By Kami McComb Special to the Tribune It was late in the morning of the last day of the 2022 Pratt County Fair, but the… Login to continue reading Login…
The St. John City Swimming Pool is free to all this summer thanks to the Trinity Community Church’s ministry. Last week the 113 degree weather brought out the most swimmers the pool has had all summer. There were 68 swimmers on the hottest day of this year!
There seemed no end to opportunities for fun at the 75th Anniversary of the Pratt County Fair this year. With inflatable bouncy houses, a mechanical bull ride, food trucks, face painting, heavy equipment and rock wall climbing there was something for everyone to enjoy. The fair also featured Eli’s Camel Rides, an aquarium brought in by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and a Saturday car show in the parking lot. Free evening concerts by Phil Vandel and WhiskeySouthForty took place during the week, but it was the demolition derby on Friday and a Schiffters country music concert featuring Martina McBride that brought the crowds.
Nestled among the tantalizing displays of baked goods and wheat samples, fair goers could spot a small display of antique cookie jars. This year, the Pratt County Fair had three entries for antique cookie jars.
Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy.
Pratt softball teams of all ages have had solid 2022 seasons this summer. They traveled to a variety of places and learned many new things about the game. Softball age divisions and baseball age divisions differ slightly. Softball age divisions only go up by even numbers; for example, 8 and under, then 10 and under, then 12 and under. This means that there are less teams available in Pratt, and one might have to play up a year in some cases.
Peaches are best when ripened on the tree but fruit growers may wish to pick a bit early to prevent damage from birds, have a higher pectin content for jams and jellies or to have firmer fruit for canning. Peaches that are mature enough to pick are still hard. They do not give when lightly squeezed. However, these peaches will ripen off the tree and will have very good quality.
Candid photos reveal the life and times of the 2022 Pratt County Fair as the event showcased 75 Years on the Hill this year. Photos by Jennifer Stultz/Pratt Tribune .