Great Plains Wondering: It is getting expensive to die
“Rock of ages cleft for me / For a slightly higher fee.” – “Forest Lawn,” Tom Paxton.
Jennifer Stultz
Kansas Insight: More homes than one
Recently, a work trip prompted a quick trip to Fresno, Calif., where I attended college to earn my undergraduate degree. The trip was past due; it had been nearly 10 years since my last visit.
Comforter Blitz welcomes participants
All are welcome to join the fun at the 17th annual Mennonite Central Committee Comforter Blitz on March 3, 4 and 5 at Journey Facility at the Yoder Campus (activity building behind Charis Community Church), one mile north of Yoder, Kansas. Blitz times are Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note we have extended hours again on Tuesday this year.
Mavericks head into post-season wrestling bolstered by first-year success
Four boys and one girl make up the first-year Kiowa County High School wrestling team. Under the leadership of experienced coaches Shawn Cannon and Colton Oshel, the group is experiencing growth and success while building something new for the Mavericks nation.
Macksville basketball alumni honor Kuckleman’s 400th win
More than a dozen Macksville Mustang alumni basketball players, managers, and coaches came back to their hometown last week in person, and by zoom, to share in a special recognition for head Coach Jeff Kucklman’s 400-win achievement.
Pastoral Commentary: Wedding verses begin with a personal focus
A while ago, I was officiating at a wedding, and the couple requested that I use that remarkable passage from 1 Corinthians.
Pratt Elks Lodge helps fund aquarium at Fort Dodge Soldiers Home
Members of the Pratt BPOE #1451 Elks Lodge attended a ribbon cutting ceremony last week at the Ft. Dodge Soldiers Home near Dodge City. They met in Halsey Hall to celebrate financial support from the Lodge that helped pay for the recent installment of a 300-gallon aquarium.
Creating energy independence at home
As more frequent extreme weather events pose a threat to aging infrastructure or cause power outages, more homeowners are looking for ways to improve their energy security. One Nebraska homeowner, Eric Williams, has built a system that allows his home to function as a small-scale “nano grid,” capable of running independently from the main utility when needed.
Great Plains Wondering: Keep on trucking
“Sometimes the lights all shinin’ on me / Other times I can barely see / Lately it occurs to me / What a long, strange trip it’s been.” –“Truckin’” by the Grateful Dead.
Skyline girls defeat Stafford at home
On Tuesday, February 4, the Thunderbirds of Skyline High School (Pratt) hosted the Trojans of Stafford High. The teams were very familiar with each other’s game as they had multiple opportunities to see the opposition in action the previous week at the 54 Classic. This contest ended with a showdown finish, 47-41, in Skyline’s favor.