Area students earn academic honors
Pratt native Jenna Harbaugh was recently named to Union University Dean’s List in Jackson, Tenn. She was one of 374 students there who kept a 3.5 grade point average on a fourpoint scale.
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Teaching in the New Year: Unlock the potential
retired industrical arts teacher vmy2121@gmail.com As the New Year begins, there are many places to turn to for sound teaching advice. In my home county a local school hosted the swearing in of newly elected county officials.
Local science fair winners announced
The district judging for Pratt USD 382 student science projects was held Dec. 15 at the ACE building. The students participating have been working on their science projects since July. The results were as follows: 2nd Grade Analei Kemper Silver -- Evaporation: Concrete vs Grass 3rd Grade Lea Schmidt Gold -- Breathing Fish 6th Grade Maci Kemper Silver -- Stop Wind Erosion 6th Grade Aaliyah Voepel Gold -- Do Dogs Have a Color Preference?
Bird feeding: Black oil sunflower seeds are best
Pratt County Master Gardener K-State Research and Extension Services Bird Feeding Severe winter weather is not only hard on people but can be a life and death struggle for birds. Though birds also require water and shelter, food is often the resource most lacking during cold weather.
New Year’s resolution: Adopt a cat named Casteel
Here is an easy New Year’s resolution to keep for 2023 - adopt a cat from the Pratt Area Humane Society. They are so many to choose from right now, but Casteel, a 9-month-old domestic short hair is sure to steal your heart.
Insight: Representing All of Agriculture
Kansas Farm Bureau President kfb@kfb.org When I was elected president of Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) in December 2022, it was an incredible honor and a very humbling experience. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to adequately express my gratitude for those who supported my candidacy, but I’m excited to work with our members to advance KFB’s mission to strengthen agriculture through advocacy, education and service.
Cattle Chat: Use calving pasture rotation to prevent disease spread
K-State Research and Extension news service lmoser@ksu.edu As cows begin calving K-State experts advise moving the pregnant cows to new pastures every few weeks to reduce disease spread among the newborns MANHATTAN, Kan. — The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one that commonly refers to the importance of reducing the risk for disease spread.
GREENSBURG CITY COUNCIL
from city council minutes as provided jstultz@cherryroad.com Mayor Matt Christenson called the December 19, 2022 meeting to order, leading a pledge of allegiance. Father Ted Skalsky led the invocation.
Pipes freeze; senior center back up and running as normal
Kiowa County Senior Center Greensburg,Ks. 67054 620-723-2288 (office) Kiowa County seniors survived the recent cold weather and are enjoying milder temperatures and the New Year begins.
Never too late to start something new
Joan Hayse of Greensburg took up a new hobby of painting when she was 70 years old. At 90, she started (and completed) a special project for friends John and Elvera Unruh of painting a rooster on their outdoor propane tank.