RECENTLY our family was visiting our hometown and, in trying to get from one location to another in Kansas City, we found ourselves in the middle of road construction. A sign appeared in the middle of the road stating, “NO THROUGH TRAFFIC.” Jeff turns to me and says, “Can we get through here?” and my immediate response was “Sure we can! We just have to cut through this subdivision,” as I pointed to the street to my right.
A CREW FROM the Guinness Book of World Records has recorded a video of a new world record holder. And where do you suppose this world record holder is found? Would you believe, in rural, Northeastern Kansas?
MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension will offer virtual workshops January 31–February 4, 2022, to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers, and also for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers. The workshop series includes four online Lunch and Learn sessions, followed by a half-day virtual workshop. Some K-State Research and Extension offices will be offering in-person watch parties for the February 4 half-day workshop.
LAST THURSDAY, I met with Shawna Nells, Eric Ward, Darci Paull and Jason Hartman at the Kansas Forest Service who work to protect Kansans and Kansas landowners through protection and management of forests, woodlands and windbreaks. They showed me satellite images from the National Interagency Fire Center as well as data from National Fireguard Detections, a program that monitors heat rather than fire perimeter and helps fill in any informational gaps from the satellite images. From the images and data, I was able to learn more about the extent of the damage from the December 15 fires as farmers, ranchers and communities begin to rebuild. Recovery takes time, and I am ready to assist.
PITTSBURG – The new year is here and so are the 49th Kansas Shrine Bowl rosters. Eighty players were announced to the respective East and West teams to play in the 2022 Kansas Shrine Bowl, which will be played at 7 p.m.
FIRST QUARTER - January, February, March In a year fraught with COVID-19 numbers, updates, restrictions and vaccinations, there were other stories in the news that topped Pratt Tribune reader-interest trackers. Many were about local leaders, issues, business news and personalities, and indication that even in COVID-times, life went on for most.
It wasn’t a white Christmas in Pratt in 2021, but a winter storm brought sleet and ice followed by a small amount of light snow on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, creating a festive scene around those homes still decorated for the season. photo by Jennifer Stultz
Jack Frost left his calling card on many windows and windshields this past weekend in Pratt, with interesting designs created by below zero temperatures, biting wind chills, and a small amount of precipitation. Photo by Jennifer Stultz
SURPRISE, I AM BACK. I had to take some time off to do a project here where we live. I really missed writing the columns. I never imagined doing something like this. Last Feb. I was wanting to put an ad in the Pratt Tribune when Jennifer the Editor asked if I would be interested in writing a regular column. I sure was lucky to have a good editor for my columns, even though one time I did not agree with her. I sure want to thank her for doing what she does.
First quarter - January, February, March In a year fraught with COVID-19 numbers, updates, restrictions and vaccinations, there were other stories in the news that topped Kiowa County Signal reader-interest trackers. Many were about local leaders, issues, business news and personalities, and indication that even in COVID-times, life went on for most.