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Historical celebration entertains and enlightens participants

The St. John Homecoming Hall and Museum sponsored a Homecoming Festival in the Town Square in St. John on October 22 to honor and celebrate the culture and history of Stafford County. The museum’s intent to preserve the artifacts and stories of all families who have lived in this county came to fruition as many local people as well as visitors from afar came to the Saturday celebration.

Grant to fund artist program and mural creation

South Central Community Foundation has selected he 5.4.7 Arts Center in Greensburg to receive two 2022-2023 grants. The Arts Center received a Community Grant to facilitate establishment of an Artists in Residence program, and a Greensburg Future Fund Grant for the creation of an outdoor mural on the concrete plinth surrounding the Arts Center.

Election profiles shed light on those running for local office seats

Familiar faces will be on the ballot with four candidates vying for two open seats on the Pratt City Commission in the November 8 election. A Pratt resident new to the community will be on the ballot for State Representative in a newly aligned 116th District which includes 60 percent of Pratt County.

Macksville band earns top ratings

The Macksville High School marching band competed in the Fort Hays State University Marching Festival on Monday, October 24. Their high noon performance was rewarded with top ratings.

The driver’s reward

I was getting a load of Kubota that was heading to Oklahoma. My dispatcher told me that after I was loaded, for me to head to the Kansas City dealership. They had parts for my truck. What? I thought my truck had all its parts since I had the bunk heater installed.

The Book of Mormon and personal revelation

Saints in Pratt, Kansas Special to the Tribune While Jerusalem was growing ever closer to destruction during the years 600 to 592 BC, Nephi was faithfully recording their group’s flight from Jerusalem into the wilderness. He recorded his visitations by the Holy Ghost, and great visions of God’s work with the house of Israel and the world (1).

COMING EVENTS

Oct. 28-December 2022 Festival of Trees Wreaths and Decorations - Vernon Filley Art Museum Oct 28 - Individuals, groups, families, or organizations are welcome to enter the holiday exhibit display contest at the Vernon Filley Art Museum.