I’m gong to talk about a subject that might be touchy to some animal lovers. There are a lot of people who like feeding the deer in their backyard because they really enjoy watching them – kind of like a mammalian bird feeder – and they think they’re helping their personal herd. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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Time will tell to what extent a new venue for boxing will impact local youth in Pratt, but those leading the way are excited for the possibilities. Chad Young, Young Gunz Boxing Club owner, was in Pratt last week for a very special presentation at Pratt’s new boxing venue located in the former Bodies Elite Gym and Fitness Center at 109 E.
On Saturday, October 22 a special women’s faith conference welcomes all those interested in learning more about their journey in faith with God at The Front Porch, 115 E. Fourth Street in Pratt. Local speakers Marcia Shrack and Shelbey Kendall will share their faith journey stories and testimonies, plus worship leader Kelcie Exline from Spark United in Hutchinson will provide music.
When asked about K12 education in the last gubernatorial debate between Democrat Governor Laura Kelly and Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt, the responses zeroed in on “parents’ rights.”
Dr. Alan Pribil, MD is better known for what he does during work hours as an Internal Medicine Specialist in Pratt with more than 43 years of experience in the medical field, than for what he does in his spare time. This is somewhat understanding as his spare time is quite sparse. But a recent Facebook post by his wife, Bekki Pribil, has shed light on a lifelong interest of Dr. Pribil that has some in his community buzzing about the possibilities of purchasing locally grown honey.
Pratt High School tennis player Bailey Jackson qualified for the 4A State Tennis Tournament last weekend by finishing 5th at regionals. She defeated a player from Wellington 6-2,6-1 to earn a back-to-back state qualifier ticket.
Pratt, Kan. - On Wednesday, October 12, the Pratt Community College Beavers hosted the #12 Red Devils of Allen County Community College. In what has become a rivalry between the two teams, last night’s match was not only for jockeying in the conference standings, but one where the Beavers were looking for revenge after having lost at Allen County 2-1 back on September 21.
LENEXA, KAN. – The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a solicitation for nominations to serve on its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), which advises EPA on critical environmental issues impacting local governments. The agency is also accepting nominations for LGAC’s Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS).
Those of us who believe God created man tend to also believe that God also wants to communicate with us. It is sad that those who created their own god have a god who is deaf and dumb. They can not answer prayers or comfort or lead. What a sorry excuse for a god. But for us who follow a God who is personal, it is a true joy to experience a relationship with our very Creator.