October 2022

Local organization to take part in Polio Awareness Week

October 9-15 is Polio Awareness Week and has been designated the “We’re Still Here” campaign by the Post-Polio Health Organization. They are asking people to go out and spread the word about the importance of vaccination. With the appearance of an acute case of polio earlier this summer in Rockland, NY, it is increasingly important to spread the word about vaccination. This individual has reported that he was unvaccinated.

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The Book of Mormon and the natural man

It was 600 BC in Jerusalem, and life was becoming increasingly dangerous as the prophet Lehi, his son Nephi and their family were commanded by God to leave. Fortunately Nephi kept a written record, to which he was able to add a set of brass plates containing the writings of Moses, along with “a record of the Jews from the beginning down to the commencement of the reign of Zedekiah King of Judah.” (1) Nephi explains “...

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LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/12/22). Benefits follow collaboration this year. Prioritize fun and romance with regular practices. A creative project takes off this autumn, motivating a change with winter explorations. Hit the jackpot together this spring, before unraveling an intellectual puzzle next summer. In partnership, you can handle anything.

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Pratt High School coaches, grad, receive state and national recognition

Pratt High School wrestling club coaches and student- athletes continue to garnish honors and recognition from state organizations for achievements brought by hard work and integrity in past seasons. Last April, the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association handed out annual awards that included high honors to Livia Swift - Senior Wrestler of the Year 4A-1A Girls; Tate Thompson - Head Coach of the Year 4A-1A Girls; and Ron Prater Assistant Coach of the Year 4A-1A Girls.

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