I want to admit to making a mistake. While preparing for the Santa Letter Edition, I was trying to narrow down the list of finalists in the Christmas Picture Contest. I came across a Windthorst Elementary second grader’s lovely artwork and wondered if she might have had some help from an adult or older sibling. In a bit of a rush and thinking that was probably the case, I removed Danielle Steinberger’s entry from the stack. A little voice inside my

Windthorst Trojans… State Champs!! One point victory! I would have loved to have been there. Those who were likely spent most of that game on the edge of their seats. Having played competitive sports I do know the crowd is a major factor. That energy spurs the players on to do extraordinary things. Just because you grew up in a small town does not mean you cannot accomplish great things.

The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

The Sheriff’s Office received 89 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Dec. 20. On the day of this report there were 29 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 25 men and four women.

Faith Memorial Baptist Church welcomes Scott Simpson as its new pastor. Simpson is a graduate of University of the Cumberlands and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Archer County News presented $10 and a copy of the Santa Letter edition to the first place Christmas coloring contest winners and a copy of the Santa Letter edition to those who were honorable mention.

For Scott, Cy and Ethan Belcher, the 2020 campaign was a special year, not only due to the state championship, but as a final sendoff for the group. “There’s something special about having your kid on there, there’s no doubt about that,” Scott said.