(from the files of the Council Grove Republican)
1976
Mindy Baker is pictured in period gown she will wear in the Bicentennial Parade here…Pascal Roniger, rural Burdick, announces his candidacy for re-election for State Representative, 70th District…140-yearold suit to be worn by Henry Say during Bicentennial Parade; the suit was worn by his grandfather at his wedding in England.
1986
Charles Denison and Danny Peterson named to Dean’s Honor Roll at Washburn University…Tyson Buchman, winning pitcher, and J.B. Pritchard, relief pitcher, allow White City only one hit as CG Golds gain 17-8 win in season opener…Dana Bieling, Scott Williams, Lanny Miller and Jon Johnson have hits for Council Grove in loss to Augusta.
1996
Johnny Western to kick off annual Wah-Shun-Gah Days celebration with two shows as part of The Trailside Jamboree and the Ritz Theatre… Christopher Sean is son born to Kim and Sandra Crofoot, Cotton-wood Falls…Jerry Britt, White City, fi les by petition for Republican nomination for County Commissioner, District 3…Dawn Litke wins four individual events during CG Swim Club quadrangular.
2006
Among Lady Braves lettering in softball are Andrea McAfee, Krista Swisher, Stefani Ross, Lindsey Herb, Dana Stephenson, Whitney Cowdin, Natalie Sellers, Hannah Blim and Danielle Siegle….R&R Electric defeats White City 28-12, with Tucker Litke, Gregory Miranda, Evan Cunningham and Dakota Crichton among hitters for Council Grove.
2016
Farmers & Drovers Bank, Council Grove, and Alta Vista State Bank announce the signing of a definitive agreement to merge; through this agreement, Farmers & Drovers Bank will acquire all the assets of the Alta Vista bank…Card shower planned for Joe and Jean Cronin, who will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on June 16. Bud seconded, motion carried 4-0 with Kendra abstained.
Theatre report: the 125th Anniversary party was a success. The Black-Tie Affair will be October 24, 2026. The group will tend bar at River Suite. They have been accepted for Match Day. The group is still working to create a purchase agreement. A set of blueprints was presented at the anniversary party. They are not final and they will be asking for changes to the plan.
Lisa moved to approve of the Common Consumption Area Permit application. Matt should deliver barricades again this year. Kendra seconded, motion carried 5-0.
Kendra moved to approve Resolution No. 05-12-20263 Dangerous Structure. Antonio seconded, motion carried 5-0.
Public Works Director’s report. 1) Matt presented a street surfacing plan that is less than $20,000. Prices are fluctuating so this will stay open until we get closer to the work get(Continued on