THE STAFFORD COUNTY Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Grimmett called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Clayton Grimmett, Todd Wycoff and Bryce Garner.
THE TINY TOWN OF HUDSON came alive and more than doubled in size during their biennial event, the Hudson Old Fashioned Christmas. The town of around 100 people welcomed over 150 more, with more than 250 people total in attendance.
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THE ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Laymen’s League of rural Preston recently met to make plans for the 64th Annual Pancake and Sausage Supper to be held on January 15, 2022 from 4:30-7 p.m. Over the years the menu has grown to include: pancakes, waffles, whole hog sausage, eggs, French toast, coffee, tea, milk, and orange juice. According to LLL President Warren Briggeman, “the LLL decided in addition to our regular sausage choice from T & W Meat of Preston, we will also serve a limited number of their sausage links. Comments from attendees may influence the menu of future suppers.”
SOLAR FARMS currently under construction northwest of Pratt and southwest of Greensburg are part of a larger project that involves twelve Kansas electric cooperatives, including Ninnescah Rural Electric Cooperative (NREC).
ST. JOHN LOST to arguably two of its toughest high school girls basketball opponents of the season before the 2021 holiday break, falling to Class 1A, D2 top-ranked Central Plains 38-28 and 3A Hesston 44-34.
THE LITTLE SAYING ‘seconds count’ took on a whole new meaning for local firefighters when a house went up in flames early last Tuesday at 520 S. Jackson in Pratt.
THE PRATT GIRLS and boys wrestling teams are eager to return to action following the holiday break. Coach Tate Thompson said he is also excited to see how the Greenbacks respond in the second half, following their impressive team and individual performances to begin the season.
WITH INFORMATION from the Barclay Bears Athletics website: https:// bears.barclay.college/womens-basketball After a tough start to the 2021 women’s college basketball season, the Barclay College Lady Bears finally put a mark in the win college after their sixth game of the season. Following five loses, some by double figures, the 73-58 win over Southwestern Adventist Unversity was especially sweet.
Angel Tree gifts dispersed A special group of volunteers helped wrap up Christmas for 98 families last week in Pratt. The Angel Tree project, sponsored by RSVP which is a group of volunteers who give their time, talent, wisdom and experience in helping their community, has now completed a 30th year of service in Pratt.