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Every summer we look forward to July fourth because it’s filled with fun things to do, like barbecuing, picnics, games, family gatherings, camping, and fireworks. And of course, for many it’s a paid holiday which is always nice. However, along with the celebrations, there is also a solemn awareness of those who have served and sacrificed for our country so that we can enjoy our freedom. Independence Day focuses on the courage of many Americans who fought against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War and with much blood-shed declared the victory and helped establish this great nation. On July fourth, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, declared the sovereignty of the United States of America as they signed the Declaration of Independence which is recognized as our nations birthday.

On Monday, June 27th, the USD 438 Board of Education met to discuss several new updates and other sorts of information. The meeting was kicked off with a report by the superintendent, Becca Flowers. This included updates on legislative and financial news. Flowers also noted that the Skyline campus will be closed to activities that were not scheduled on Friday – Sunday. This included both student and adult activity.

South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) is excited to announce the new grant opportunity for Pratt County nonprofits called the Marjorie Gillig Grant. This grant, created by a gift from Marjorie’s estate, will help support projects or programs impacting the following areas: Music and Arts, Primary Education, Senior Activities, Community Organizations, Church Programs, or Mission Trips.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Two field days planned for the middle of August are designed to help improve the profitability of Kansas crop producers.

On May 6, the PCC Foundation held its 34th Annual Scholarship Auction inside the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena. Around 370 people attended which is a new record. A goal of raising $90,000 had been set, but when it was all over, $101,501 was raised, a 113% achievement for incoming PCC students.

JULY 14 - OCTOBER 2022 Kansas Hap Dumont 12U State Tournament July 14-17 -Green Sports Complex It’s time for the Pratt County Fair 2022 July 18-23 -Pratt County Fair Grounds; 75th Anniversary Pratt. County Fair Concert - The Schiffters Band Reunion! July 23 -Saturday, July 23rd @7 p.m.

Two authors who live on opposite coasts of the United States will come to Kansas in October to accept the 2022 William Allen White Children’s Book Awards. Voters in Grades 3 through 5 selected “Wildfire” by Rodman Philbrick. Voters in Grades 6 through 8 selected “The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” by Dan Gemeinhart.

Heavy on the minds and hearts of many in Pratt County after the 4th of July were thoughts of families dealing with unexpected deaths and critical injuries that occurred over the holiday weekend. On Sunday, July 3, Pratt County Dispatch received a 911 call for help in a pasture near 294 SE 10th Street.

This year, Pratt’s annual Oktoberfest will be held at Lemon Park instead of at the Green Sports Complex as in its previous four years. Three of the event’s organizers, Jackie Mundt, Dakota Holtgrieve, and Scott Goodheart presented their reasons for the change of venue to the Pratt City Board of Commissioners at its July 5th meeting. Mayor Deeds was not able to be present at the meeting as he was in the hospital.

The Board of Education of Unified School District No. 422, State of Kansas, Kiowa County, met for a regular meeting at the school district office, 710 S. Main Street in Greensburg. The meeting was called to order by President Ki Gamble at 7:02 a.m.