September 2022

Artists help stabilize and grow rural communities; Pratt has Cultivator Arts

The stated goal of “Cultivator Arts” is to “support the arts (performance, visual, and literary) and artists in order to positively impact lives and enhance the local culture and economy of South-Central Kansas.” At the core of the founding of Cultivator Arts was the recognition of a need to further fuel the arts in Pratt but not to the exclusion of outlying areas. The concept is to bring communities together with Pratt as the artistic hub of Southcentral Kansas.

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The Big Well a big hit at the state fair, and throughout the summer in Greensburg

Visitors to the Big Well Museum in Greensburg often throw good-luck coins down the deep hole for good luck. Those coins are collected every so often, then given out as souvenirs to visitors to the City of Greensburg booth at the Kansas State Fair. This year there were plenty of coins to give out at the Pride of Kansas building in Hutchinson as the guest book from The Big Well Museum showed a successful record number of visitors.

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Fun at the fair with my goats

It was windy outside at the Kansas State Fair this year, and really hot in the animal barns. But I still had a good time there last weekend with my three dairy goats Miss Nicky, Nellie Belle and Polkadots. I won some ribbons in the show ring, spent a lot of time fine-tuning trim jobs, washing goats, watching the judging in the show ring, interacting with people coming through the goat barn, and visiting with other exhibitors. It’s always a struggle to take the time to get ready and get to the state fair, but best reward is something almost intangible.

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A place to renew

After 40 years at the forefront of the health and holistic wellness realm, the words Canyon Ranch have become synonymous with stunningly beautiful exurban retreats that offer a chance to get healthy — and stay healthy — in an atmosphere of casual elegance. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit four Ranches in the United States, and I am now more than convinced that this brand excels in what they do.

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Homecoming Court King Angel Ibarra, Queen Paige Mansel take part with USD 350 student body in 2022 parade

The fall 2022 Homecoming parade at USD 350 traveled around the square at 2:30 Friday in St. John. Each of the high school classes decorated and rode on their respective floats. Elementary and junior high students walked through the parade route, and the band played for the pep assembly. King Angel Ibarra and Queen Paige Mansel were featured guests.

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