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Leadership League of South Central Kansas joins statewide convention

Local members of the Leadership League of South Central Kansas spent two days in Wichita at the Kansas Leadership Center participating in the KLC pathway program Your Leadership Edge. The Pratt-based class joined approximately 180 other professionals during the two day training. They participated in large group presentations and four rotations of smaller Edge Group break outs. In February, the class completed the first pathway program, When Everyone Leads which was a prerequisite to YLE.

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Thinking about God in sunset moments

The phrase “As the deer panteth for the waters” is from Psalm 42:1 in the Bible. It reflects a deep spiritual longing, comparing the psalmist’s thirst for God to a deer’s desperate need for water. Just last night, as I sat on the back porch, I watch a thirsty deer come into the back yard looking for a drink from our pond.

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Jolly Workers perform at club day

Stafford County 4-H Club Days were held on February 22nd. Top performers in each event qualify for Regional Club Days in Great Bend on March 14th. 4-H Club Days showcase a variety of public speaking events and music entries. The Jolly Workers club qualified for Regionals in their model meeting as well as individual events.

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Pratt boys experience heartbreak in first round of state basketball

The Pratt High School boys’ basketball team recently concluded their historic 2024-25 season at the 4A State Tournament this past Wednesday. The team, which was led by Head Coach Chris Battin, competed hard against some of the best competition in the state of Kansas, but unfortunately just fell short in the opening round. A two-point loss was hard to take as the Greenbacks lost this game by a heartbreaking final score of 43-45 to Andale.

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