Skyline’s cross-country team concluded its season with a trip to the state cross-country meet at Wamego on Saturday, Oct. 29. The boys team came in at ninth place. Of the individual qualifiers, Jude Nelson finished 16th among 94 contestants for the boys. In the girls division, Trystan Harrold finished 39th among 89 contestants for the Thunderbirds.
Halloween fun was found by many in Greensburg this past weekend and on Monday. Between pumpkin carving opportunities, eyescream sundaes and truck or treat events, there was something for just about everyone.
Though hot summer days are still a vivid memory, the temperature changes of fall are hinting at what lies ahead on the seasonal calendar, spurring some local folks into action to prepare for the Operation Christmas Child project in connection with Samaritan’s Purse.
Halloween is Elizabeth Walker’s favorite holiday. New to the helm of the Pratt Education Center in April 2022, Walker jumped right into updates that have added new life and some spooky creatures to the displays at Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks east of Pratt.
The Kansas Junior Livestock Show got its start in November 1933, drawing 500 exhibitors and more than 1,000 head of livestock to the Wichita (Kan.) Forum. Since then, the 90-yearold event has stayed true to its heritage by continuing to be the largest youth livestock show in the state.This year, more than 700 exhibitors entered 1,422 animals in the show, which was held Sept.
On Thursday, November 3, Breanna Massoth will celebrate her one-year anniversary as a store owner downtown Pratt with a special open house from 5-7 p.m. at Turquoise & Tines Boutique, 208 1/2 S. Main, Pratt. It’s been a year of ups and downs, a journey Massoth said has been filled with miracles and opportunity.
Nov. 3 - Big Night at The Front Porch is this Thursday, Nov.
Houses for sale in Pratt are nothing new; there was a time just a few years ago when more than 150 homes were available at one time. In 2022, the housing market in Pratt tightened, and as inflation soared, affordability became an issue. But not to fear, several lower level houses are coming up for auction this week and next in Pratt, some part of a sheriff ’s tax sale, others a quartet offered by a local real estate company.
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (11/02/22). Raise physical performance levels this year. Discipline with domestic improvement provides satisfying rewards. Reach a personal peak this autumn, before resolving winter partnership challenges. Physical action gets beautiful results next spring, inspiring personal changes next summer. Steady practices build skills, heart and endurance.
Special to the Tribune “YOU WANT A FRIEND IN WASHINGTON? GET A DOG!” Harry S. Truman I know many have been waiting for it and some have been dreading it.