Week of October 24, 2024
Week of October 24, 2024
Haxtun Health has completed their annual campaign, "Healthy Student, Happy Teacher." During the months of June, July and August, for every student who completes a Well Child Check or annual wellness exam, Haxtun Health donates $10 to that student's classroom teacher to help offset classroom expenses. The ultimate goal is to help students start the year on a healthy note and set them up for success as the cooler months, which often bring illnesses, approach. These annual exams provide an...
The recent October student count and armed school personnel update topped notable topics in the superintendent's report at the most recent Haxtun Board of Education meeting. The Wednesday, Oct. 16 meeting, featuring a short, two action item agenda, consisted mostly of staff reports in the hour-long gathering in the school library. Superintendent Aron Jones said a recent parent survey was in clear favor of armed school personnel on Haxtun's campus, with an 83.9 percent approval. He noted there...
The Fleming Town Council held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:31 p.m. The following council members were present: Andrew Muller, Bill Langridge, Suzanne Wales and Alex Gapter. Bonnie Jackson arrived at 6:32 p.m. Cathy Castillo was absent. Also present were Sam Wolever Jr., Joelle and Daniel Gapter, Keith Beck and Lewis Frank. Steve McCracken arrived at 6:36 p.m. Additions/corrections to the agenda: Betley...
THE FLEMING School/Community Library hosted its annual Collectors' Day at the end of September. This year's event drew over 325 visitors. Above, Brad and Andrew Lightsey visit with Kay and Fran Morison at the table with Brad's collection of old...
A 340-yard night on Friday against the Briggsdale Falcons has put Lone Star senior Grant Kuntz at the top of the list of leading rushers among all classifications in Colorado. Kuntz has run for 1,621 yards on the season, averaging 15.2 yards per carry. Friday night's win over Briggsdale bumped the Wildcats up four spots in the Colorado High School Activities Association's weekly rankings. Last week, the local squad held the 11th spot; this week they sit at number seven, two slots ahead of last...
With just four games remaining on the regular season agenda, the Fleming Lady Wildcats maintained their third place spot in the Colorado High School Activities Association's 1A weekly rankings. The Lady Wildcats fell to Haxtun on Tuesday, Oct. 15, by a match score of 3-1. Junior Ashley Bornhoft put 22 kills on the floor in the contest; an average of 5.5 kills per set. Junior Ciana Lousberg followed, also hitting double digits, with 14. Sophomore Hayley Chamberlain made the team's leading...
The Haxtun Lady Bulldogs improved to 13-5 with a sweep over Kimball, Neb. at home on Thursday evening, Oct. 17. Of the team's handful of losses this season, three are to teams ranked in the top eight of their respective classifications, the other losses are to two teams who are among the top 20 in their classification. According to Colorado High School Activities Association weekly rankings released on Monday, Oct. 21, the Lady Bulldogs sit 10th in all of Colorado 2A. Simla currently holds the...
85 Years Ago Oct. 25, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. August Bjorklun were among those honored at the 50th anniversary celebration of Sedgwick County and Julesburg Saturday. The Haxtun couple had the distinction of being the oldest living married couple at the celebration who had been married in Sedgwick County. They received marriage license number 95 in Sedgwick County. They were married on Feb. 22, 1899. Bryant News - Mr. and Mrs. John C. Anderson were supper at the Charles Bennett home Thursday. Highland...
