The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Wycoff called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Todd Wycoff, Bryce Garner, and Clayton Grimmett.
The first baby of 2023 was born on January 2 at Pratt Regional Medical Center in Pratt, Kansas. Due to privacy requests, only first names of baby and family are being released, but Amy Dillard, Communications Director at PRMC said Martin, a 10 pound, 22 inch-long healthy baby boy was born to Jacob and Katharina at 1:31 p.m.
The GLOW show that was to come to Stafford County on January 11 and 12 has been postponed due to illness. “We are so excited to get to see the Inspyral Circus perform in Stafford County.
The Jolly Workers 4-H Club had their December monthly meeting and Christmas Party at the St. John Annex on December 4, 2022.
Stafford Co. Health Care Foundation is pleased to have a Stafford High School alum exhibit art at the Stafford County Hospital! Betty Jo (Curtis) Houchen has exceptional pastels to enjoy, some of which are for sale.
Kathleen Norman has announced her decision to step down as the Executive Director of Stafford County Economic Development. Norman has applied to the Peace Corps and anticipates her placement starting this fall. She will find out later this spring when and where she is being sent.
Ava Sidman, third grade student at Southwest Elementary, was awarded first prize in the Pratt Public Library’s Christmas Coloring Contest in conjunction with the Pratt Tribune. According to Derese McAbee, Activities Director and Makerspace Manager at the library, Sidman’s picture caught the attention of contest judges because not only was it colored attractively, she added sparkle and embellishment for an artistic and unique result.
Have you ever heard anyone pray for you? Or maybe write out a prayer about you for you to read? During the Monday Night Football game, Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapsed on the field with a cardiac arrest - his heart just stopped beating. Medical personnel began CPR and he’s alive and showling daily improvements.
Members of the Preston 4-H Club met at the Pratt Area Humane Society late in the year 2022 to offer donations for the care of dogs and cats from Pratt County. “We are so thankful for $250 worth of much needed items for the humane society,” said PAHS board member Barb Prater.
Snow is a two-year-old American Bull Dog. Snowball, Snowman, Snowmobile, Snowdog, Snowy are just a few names he has from us at the Pratt Area Humane Society where he loves attention. He needs a home with no cats, and is dog selective as well (so we will require a meet and greet with any dogs residing in the home). Snow is a sweet boy but very strong and lacking in the manners department. However, this sweet dog has lots of potential, he just needs someone with patience and understanding of his breed to give him a chance.