Warrior Student Council holds food drive
Every year, the Crofton High School Student Council and National Honor Society choose a group community service project. This year, due to the pandemic, members chose to round up 320 food items for the Knox County Food Pantry. They organized a competition to see which homeroom could bring the most nonperishable food items. Mr. Bossman's homeroom brought the most food and was rewarded with breakfast pizza on Tuesday, December 22.
Christmas lighting contest winners announced...
The Crofton Community Club's holiday decorating and lighting contest was judged recently, with the Joe Jannsen home named the in-town winner and the Lori Koch home named the out-of-town winner.
Band and Choir perform for Christmas...
A limited number of spectators were allowed for the high school Christmas concert on Monday, December 14. Still, the choir and band performed songs of the season under the direction of Kate Kleinschmit and Ashley Leader.
MST donate to elevator project
Main Street Treasures recently donated $5000 to Crofton’s Tucker Everton Brown Post 128 for their elevator project. Pictured are Mick Reifenrath (MST board co-president), Ed Kleinschmit (Post 128 commander) and Dale Riesberg (MST board member).
Weigand tree decorating contest under way
Sophia, Cecilia, Meredith and Elizabeth Wortmann decorate one of the spruce trees at the entrance to Weigand SRA with munchies for wildlife as part of the Holiday Tree Decorating Contest. Trees can be decorated by families or groups through January 3, with judging to take place on January 4.
St. Rose CCD donated diapers to drive...
St. Rose CCD students and families recently fulfilled a December service project as part of their faith formation. Donations of diapers for the Missouri Valley Pregnancy Resource Center in Yankton were collected through a Diaper Drive. The students co-oped with the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Feeding God’s Children campaign of service and giving. Each student was presented with a free t-shirt from the Foresters. Executive Director and Founder of Missouri Valley Pregnancy Resource Center, Rachel Jones accepted the donations from CCD teachers Jamie Miller, Chelsi Hames, and Foresters officer, Holly Wortmann.
Crofton Skaters take to the ice on Yankton rink
In recent years, there's been a contingent of young athletes from Crofton who lace up their skates several times a week and take over the indoor ice rink in Yankton for hockey and figure staking. One of those seasoned hockey players is high school senior Zach Weber. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Warriors open with two tough losses
By: Nathanial Stevens, CCS Journalism
The Crofton boys' basketball team started their season with three games during the first two weeks of December. The full story can be in the Crofton Journal.
Center vestibule nears completion
Designed to prevent cold outside air from getting into the Senior Center, work on the vestibule is nearing completion. Framing work was done by Frank and Megan Marsh, drywall hanging, finishing and priming is being done by Kim Sawatzke, and painting will be done by manager Mary Sawatzke. An interior swinging door which is handicapped accessible will be installed by Doug DeShazer. The project is expected to be completed in the next 2-3 weeks. Thanks go out to all who donated money and labor.
Photo: Kim Sawatzke and Frank Marsh
C/B wrestlers on the mat at Bon Homme triangular
By: Makenna Guenther
Photos by: Piper Dather
The Crofton-Bloomfield wrestling team traveled to Bon Homme Tuesday, December 8 for a triangular. The wrestlers took everything they had to the mats in the triangular they competed in. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to find out how the team did.
Lady Warriors keep winning, Losing takes 400th victory
By: Rowdy Hegge, CCS Journalism
On Tuesday, December 8, the Crofton Lady Warriors basketball team took the battle to Boone Central securing the win with a final score of 64-27. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.
Locals perform with NECC band, choir
From NECC
The College/Community Concert Band, Northeast Jazz Machine and Northeast Concert Choir will take the stage in the performance that was filmed recently on the Northeast campus in Norfolk. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Q125 committee donates to CCF fund
The Crofton Q125 Committee has officially finished its duties with a final check for $3,671.95 has been deposited in the Crofton Community Unrestricted Endowment Fund.
The Q125 Committee’s wish is that some of the interest from this Endowment Fund will be used for seed money for Crofton’s 150th celebration. A check for $2,500 was previously issued to Main Street Treasures to help pay for Crofton’s new sign. With that, the funds are at zero and the books are closed.
“Thanks to all who helped make Crofton’s 125th such a huge success, and best wishes to those who will plan Crofton’s next big Birthday party,” said Arens.
Christmas services adapt to COVID
Christmas will be celebrated in Crofton area churches taking into account the necessary health precautions which have become part of the normal routine for everyone in recent months. To find out how the churches are adapting the Christmas service, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Agribusiness sparks new product ideas
By: Jayden Jordan, CCS Journalism
On Wednesday, December 9th, Mrs. Stephanie Mann's Agricultural Business class was assigned the project to develop a new product. The new product development project is a very hands-on way to combine many of the principles students learn in the Agribusiness class through the semester. To read all about the new ideas, and to see all the photos, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
The Crofton High School one-act play cast and crew brought the curtain down on their 2020 season by participating in the C1-3 District One-Act Play Contest, held Dec. 3 in Wausa and a number of cast members were recognized with Outstanding Acting Awards. Pictured are those award winners (L to R): front -- Lauren Buschkamp, Brittany Tramp, Hope Steffen, Rori Schmidt, and Elizabeth Wortmann; back -- Garret Buschkamp, Gavin Potts, and Connor Arens. Not pictured: Abby Steffen. Wausa/Osmond finished first in the team race and qualified to compete in the state contest, to be held this week in Norfolk. Crofton earned fourth place. Eight schools competed in the district event. Submitted photo
Volunteers who helped organize the Christmas cookie sale fundraiser at the Crofton Senior Center: Mindy Whitaker, Mary Sawatzke (manager), Dorothy Schoenberner, Janet Lammers, Pat Wakely, and Sharlene Guenther. The Center sold 197 dozen homemade treats.
New council members sworn in
McNally not re-appointed as attorney...
Monday evening's Crofton City Council meeting stretched into near three hours after all was said and done with the old council retiring after a bit of business, and the two new Council members causing a stir in appointments by the Mayor. To read how the meeting went, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Lighted parade a success
Crofton's first lighted Christmas Parade was a huge success according to event chairperson Susie Hillman. The Crofton Community Club made the decision to hold the parade in lieu of the traditional Santa Day celebration. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Lady Warriors tear into Laurel's Bears
The Crofton Lady Warriors basketball team opened their 2020-21 season with a big win over the visiting Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Lady Bears on Friday, Dec. 4 in Crofton. The Lady Warriors took the game 69-28. To read how the players did, including the team's upcoming games, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.