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Fran Brownell
Pratt Tribune
Brent Carver is the new City of Pratt Finance Director/Treasurer, taking office May 13 to fill the position held by Diana Garten for 14 years before her death last December following an extended battle with COVID-19.
“Although I never had the opportunity to meet Diana, I can tell by her organization the impact she’s had in managing city finances,” Carver said.” I hope to respectfully carry the torch in honoring her legacy.”
Carver, who most recently worked as an accountant for the City of Boise, ID, was selected from a field of six final candidates. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Brigham Young University-Idaho and earned his master’s degree in 2019 from Western Governor’s University headquartered in Salt Lake.
Fran Brownell
Pratt Tribune
Pratt American Legion Post 86 has now opened its doors to the public with COVID-19 social distancing protocols in place, a ramp to the front door and updates inside and out.
Located at 601 East Third Street, the Legion has long been a home-away-from home for local veterans of military service and their families. It now has a ramp for handicap accessibility and even smells good.
“We’re the fifth Legion Post in Kansas to go public,” said Vice Commander Rick Wittig, who serves under Commander Mark Richards.
Wittig said the downstairs club area has been remodeled with new flooring and lights and features two large-screen wall-mounted televisions, plus two pool tables.