To Submit a Manuscript for Consideration

       In order to give everyone a chance, we ask that you submit no more than three stories, poems, etc. within a six month period.  Because of the volume received,  your submission may not appear for many months.  Because this is a grassroots publication, we try to eventually use something from everyone as long as the subject matter pertains to the history, art and culture of the prairies of South Central Kansas and northern Oklahoma, and is reasonably coherent.

       Because of the overwhelming  task of editing each month without adequate volunteer help, we can no longer return ANYTHING submitted, even photographs.  Please do not send your only copy.  We encourage submissions by e-mail: wepreserve@balmerfund.org.  If not available, snail mail to: 

The Prairie Connection is published by The Balmer Fund, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history, art and culture of the prairies for future generations.  It is sold for 75 cents by the honor system in selected locations in the northern tier of Oklahoma, and the southern tier of Kansas as well as Wichita, Lawrence and metro Kansas City. 

       All contents copyrighted 2003 by The Balmer Fund, Inc., Harper, KS 67058 and may not be used without express written consent.  All authors retain their rights.  Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of The Balmer Fund, Inc.  We cannot be responsible for errors and omissions.

   The Prairie Connection is understaffed by overworked volunteers.  We do not bill except as a last resort.  Send check FOR $20 for one year  to: 

       Because  funds go for a charitable cause, there is a no refund policy, i.e. in the event of a cancellation due to death or disgust, or slight overpayment.  We will, however, upon request, gift a remaining subscription to someone you designate.  Ten issues a year; January-February and July-August are combination issues.

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