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Fleming seniors will be visiting Texas next month. Members of the senior class presented plans for the annual senior trip during a meeting of the Frenchman Board of Education on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Fleming’s 12th grade this year consists of 10 seniors who plan to visit San Antonio on their senior trip, slated for Dec. 15-18. Trip highlights plan to include the Alamo, the Natural Bridge Caverns, the Riverwalk and other attractions. Several seniors presented the trip to members of the board of education last week, after which the Board voted to a...
The current COVID pandemic and the toll local rising numbers is having on the Haxtun School District took up a good chunk of time during a two-hour Board of Education meeting last week. When the Nov. 17 meeting took place, all Haxtun students remained on campus for in-person learning but just three days later, that situation changed as students were sent home in the middle of the day for remote learning due to the lack of staff and positive tests results within the District. Students are expected to return on Tuesday, Dec. 1. In her report to...
Things might look a little different this year, but Santa will make his annual visit to Haxtun next week. As always, Santa Clause will be part of the line up during Haxtun’s Country Christmas slated for Tuesday, Dec. 1 in downtown Haxtun. Along with a visit from Santa and the traditional chili supper at the Haxtun Fire Hall, Country Christmas goers will also have the opportunity to shop local and enjoy a variety of entertainment downtown at the event next week. Volunteer firemen plan to serve dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Other events slated for d...
Phillips County has seen a spike in the number of positive COVID cases over the past two weeks. The County also saw its first COVID-19 related death. According to the Northeast Colorado Health Department, Phillips County has had 60 new cases over the past two weeks, bringing the total number of cases to 131 since onset of the pandemic. The increase in positive COVID-19 cases has required a level change on the COVID dial for Phillips County. As of Friday, Nov. 13, Phillips County moved to Level O...
Herald offices have gone remote; sale of the store front and building along Haxtun’s main street is final this week. Owners Spring Atchison and Candie Fix announced the sale of the building and the relocation of their offices several weeks ago. Atchison and Fix will both work from home offices as publication of The Haxtun-Fleming Herald and the sale of office supplies will continue as normal and without glitch. New owners, Brandon and Julia Biesemeier, took ownership of the building at 217 South Colorado Avenue on Tuesday, Nov. 17. P...
It was a close one, but the Bulldogs inched out a two-point win over Caliche at home Saturday afternoon. As it turns out, it would be the final game of the season, leaving the Haxtun team with a 3-3 overall record this season. Haxtun was originally slated to travel to Calhan for week seven action but word came on Tuesday morning that the contest could not be played, putting an abrupt end to the Bulldog football season. Bulldog sophomore Kyle Fryrear ran the opening kickoff back for an 81-yard...
“We promote optimum wellness through compassionate and high-quality care.” That is the new mission statement at Haxtun Health. A final product of a recent strategic planning project was presented at a late-October meeting of the Board of Directors of Haxtun Health. The 26-page document includes a new mission and vision statement as well as short-term, mid-term and long-term goals of the organization. “With the current leadership team in place for approximately three years, the team has stabilized and become a fixture of support and innov...
With just two officers on staff at the Haxtun Police Department, the possibility of taking any vacation time is limited. The Haxtun PD, usually staffed with three officers, has been down to two since April when Officer Mike Beard made the move to the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. For the majority of the year, the department has been staffed by Chief Tanya Mayhew and Officer Tom Bullard. Having only two officers leaves limited amount of time for either to use vacation days allotted to them each year. Vacation time and the addition of p...
4 has been anything but normal and as local businesses continue to operate and navigate COVID-19 restrictions and regulations, the Haxtun Chamber of Commerce hopes to help. The Haxtun Chamber of Commerce has created a fund to help small Haxtun businesses recover costs associated with re-opening or remaining open through the current pandemic. According to Chamber Director Jenn Oberle, those costs may include implementing new health safety measures, cleaning protocols, personal protective equipment for employees and other expenses incurred in...
Saturday turned out to be an almost picture perfect afternoon for football. The day kicked off with parent recognition, highlighted past Bulldog State Championship teams and ended with a Haxtun win over Akron. The conference victory over the Rams puts Haxtun 2-3 overall and 2-2 in league play. Before kickoff, each Bulldog football player recognized their parents, running onto the field with their dads, meeting moms at mid-field, an annual tradition in Haxtun as each season winds down. Following...
Upgrades to the Bank of Colorado Pavilion floor, the purchase of a new road grader and briefings with various department heads fills the month-end report from the Phillips County Commissioners for October. The Commissioners met three times each month, the final meeting of the month includes a press briefing for local newspaper staff. During the Oct. 9 meeting of the Phillips County Commissioners, Phillips County Economic Development Director Trisha Herman and Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Holly Ferguson submitted their respecti...
The Haxtun Bulldogs fell to 1-2 in the Plains League following a loss to the Merino Rams at home on Saturday afternoon. Dropping to the Rams leaves the Bulldogs at 1-3 overall with two games left on the already short schedule, both conference contests in the 8-man league. Merino entered Saturday's match up with Haxtun as one of two teams with an undefeated record in the Plains League four weeks into the season. The Rams scored early in the first quarter, putting up six points just seconds after...
It is no secret the year 2020 has brought on new challenges and with challenge comes change. Changes are coming for The Haxtun-Fleming Herald; owners Spring Atchison and Candie Fix announce the sale of their building along Haxtun's main street. Although there will no longer be an office location, publication of the weekly newspaper will continue, as will the sale of office supplies. Atchison and Fix have been at the HF Herald for over 20 years, both beginning their careers in journalism during...
School districts across the nation received funding relating to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. For the Haxtun School District, that amount has totaled nearly $288,000. While the funds are restricted to budget items directly related to educational needs during the pandemic, the District has been able to utilize those dollars in for technology, including the purchase of 19 interactive smart boards for classrooms. The Tuesday, Oct. 20 meeting of the Haxtun School Board opened with a presentation of the new smart boards from Art Teacher Sara...
The Haxtun Police Department registered a sex offender within Haxtun’s city limits last week. According to Police Chief Tanya Mayhew, 26-year-old Kaden Broaddus lives in the 200 block of South Washington Avenue. Broaddus is required to register as a sex offender annually as part of a conviction in Logan County in 2020 for unlawful sexual contact, a misdemeanor offense....
As the first nine weeks of school winds down, board members with the Frenchman School District in Fleming heard reports from several teachers as well as administration at their Oct. 20 meeting. The monthly meeting opened with staff reports followed by the same from Principal Kortney Firme and Superintendent Steve McCracken. Fleming First Grade Teacher Danielle Wernsman spoke to the Board first. Each meeting, staff members rotate attending board meetings, giving board members an update on what is happening in their classroom. Wernsman is in her...
The Turquoise Chandelier in Paoli is on a mission; one to help stock the local food bank during the holiday season. Owner Allison Horton hopes to be able to help local community during a time of need. Horton plans to host a non-perishable food drive Oct. 30 through Nov. 13 at her boutique and salon along Highway 6 in Paoli. She opened the Turquoise Chandelier just over a year ago. “It’s our way of giving back,” Horton said. Those who bring in items will qualify for in-store savings. All donations will benefit the Haxtun Food Bank. “We are wan...
It was a cold one, bitter cold, but that didn't stop the Bulldogs from showing up against the Sedgwick County Cougars on Friday night. Despite dropping to 1-2 with a 60-14 loss to the five-time defending state champion team, the Bulldogs did put up the most points against Sedgwick County than any other team has in over a year. It's been a solid 12-months since any other team put up 14 points against the Cougars, that time from the Dayspring Christian Eagles when they suffered a 56-16 loss early...
Three of Haxtun's volunteer firemen set out to help fight the Cameron Peak Fire, now dubbed the largest wildfire in Colorado's history. The Cameron Peak fire ignited on Aug. 13 in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National forests near Cameron Pass and Chambers Lake. The fire is burning over rugged terrain and has caused numerous evacuations and closures as it's inched closer to Fort Collins and the surrounding areas. As of Monday morning, Oct. 19, the fire has covered more than 203,000 acres. On Oct....
The Haxtun Town Council took first steps in applying for grants to help set up a website. Council members voted to approve an agreement with SIPA, the Statewide Internet Portal Authority, with plans to apply for a grant that would cover website design. According to Town Clerk Karie Wilson, the Town of Haxtun website would be hosted by the State but would give the local municipality options for posting online forms and information as well as a payment portal. The first step in the process, she said, is to approve the SIPA agreement, which...
Haxtun residents received ballots in the mail last week and voters are asked to make a decision on local election processes. The November ballot includes a question asking Haxtun residents to align municipal elections with County elections in November. Typically, Haxtun municipal elections are held each year in April. During those elections, voters are tasked with making decisions on local ballot issues as well as filling seats on the Haxtun Town Council. A yes vote on ballot question 1A would move all Haxtun municipal elections to the...
The Bulldogs picked up the win in an 8-man Plains conference battle with Dayspring Christian Academy in Haxtun at Adam Wernsman Field on Friday night. The win puts the Bulldogs at 1-1 on the season as the team prepares to face off with the defending five-time State champion Sedgwick County Cougar squad this week. The Bulldogs received the kick-off on their own turf in the 2020 home opener and made a statement from the start. Michael Gerk found an open gap for his first of several rushing...
By Candie Fix [email protected] With significant growth in many of the services now offered at Haxtun Health comes the possible need for expansion. While exact plans for the new space is still unknown at this time, Haxtun Health has purchased the old Smith Hardware building in downtown Haxtun, which gives the organization potential opportunities for future growth. According to information provided by Chief Executive Officer Dewane Pace, Haxtun Health purchased the building along the 100 block of South Colorado Avenue for $78,500 in...
It’s been eight months since Bulldog athletes have taken the field or court in any Colorado High School Activities Association sanctioned sport but that all came to a close on Saturday as fans eagerly awaited the return of fall sports. While volleyball is still on hold for a winter/spring season, football recently received nod to begin play following delays due to COVID-19 restrictions through the State. Haxtun officially opened the 2020 season on Saturday in Holly in a non-conference contest on a sunny afternoon in the south. The road to H...
Red J Welding, Double H Supply and now 5 Star Rentals and Equipment; Ryan and Danyell Horton sealed the deal on their third business venture last week, bringing 5 Star Rentals and Equipment to Haxtun. The couple operate their businesses just four and a half miles south of Haxtun on Highway 59. The Hortons officially purchased 5 Star Rentals and Equipment from Mike and Deb Woodhead, of Holyoke, on Oct. 1. The Woodheads plan to continue to operate their other business venture, Woody's Pivot Servic...
