What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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The Haxtun Town Council made significant changes to the structure of Haxtun Police Department personnel in a Monday night, Jan. 6 meeting. The Council voted to appoint Darrell Smith as Interim Police Chief. Smith took his oath of office the same evening. The January meeting opened with regular business, in which two of the four action items listed on the agenda related to changes in the local police department. Council members voted to appoint Smith to the Interim Chief position while also...
Haxtun Health is planning ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new Main Street Clinic. The celebration is set for Thursday, Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our Main Street Clinic," Interim Chief Executive Officer Julia Biesemeier said in the announcement. "Join us for a special celebration as we unveil our brand-new facility to those who have been part of this journey." The Ribbon Cutting ceremony will take place at 11:15 a.m., followed by guided...
There are a few things that most all Haxtun community events have in common and one of those is the help and support from the local Lions Club. The Club's members, who adorn a purple and gold vest, are most often seen in front or behind the scenes making things happen, something that's been for the past seven decades. Next month, the Haxtun Lions Club will celebrate the birth of its Charter and 71 years of service. The Haxtun Lions Club was chartered on Feb. 18, 1954 with 57 members. While none...
The Haxtun Board of Education met for two short meetings over the past few weeks. Business between the two included approving a resignation from a preschool staff member and purchasing a new bus. The Board met on Dec. 18, 2024 and Jan. 6. The final meeting of the year, in mid-December, was short and included reports from administration and one action item. After hearing information from Superintendent Aron Jones and school principals Becky Heinz and Amanda Ridlen in their reports, board members...
Each year, the commercial success of the holiday season is scrutinized, analyzed and pondered over. Waiting for the numbers to reveal themselves can be a nervous time for economists whose job it is to gently nudge fiscal policy in the most productive directions. It is no easy task. If policy was comprised of logical straightforward formulations, we might all sleep better at night. With apologies to the sociologists among us, it’s not exactly rocket science. And therein lies the rub. Sociology i...
According to Water Education Colorado, beef cattle are the top agricultural commodity in our state, with nearly two million of those cattle and calves residing in Eastern Colorado. Simultaneously, pastureland accounts for 88 percent of the decline in agricultural lands nationally. This leaves cattle producers searching for alternative feeding solutions. These alternatives could include intensive feeding in a feedlot setting or baling crop residues for feed. However, sourcing hay and grain can be expensive and can include a high environmental...
A short time ago, reports from Haxtun Health were very impressive, they announced they were fully staffed and had worked things out that they were not longer dependent on traveling help. The process on the new clinic was moving smoothly and steady. Then, a few days ago, I was told Dr. Stephenson was no longer connected with Haxtun Health … nine days before Christmas … he was no longer needed. Then the statement was made that his genuine compassion and commitment to his patients were evident in his work and we appreciate the impact he has had...
13 Years Ago Jan. 3, 1940 Midway News - Those shopping and attending to business in Sterling Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Salyards, Chase Meakins, Ottis Densmore, Earl Atkins and Virgil Kinzie. Fairfield News - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson are the proud parents of a baby boy born early Friday morning at Sterling. They have named the baby Dean. The mother and baby are doing nicely. 70 Years Ago Jan. 5, 1955 Deaths: John A. Monteith, 73, Dec. 29, 1954, pioneers settler of the Haxtun community,...
The Sedgwick County/Fleming lady wrestlers traveled to Wray on Saturday, Dec. 21, for the second annual Marilyn Smith Invitational Wrestling Tournament, where they delivered an impressive performance, culminating in a team title victory. With a combined total of 72 team points, Sedgwick County/Fleming outperformed a competitive field that included teams such as Wiggins (55 points), Yuma (53.5 points) and Wray (44.5 points). The tournament featured a number of combined weight classes, including 1...
The 62nd Annual Bob Smith Invitational Wrestling Tournament, held recently, saw a strong showing from the Sedgwick County-Fleming wrestling team earning multiple podium finishes. Grant Firme took sixth at 120 pounds. He had a challenging run in his class but finished strong with a earning 11 team points. Firme began with a quick win by fall over Zack Confer of Dayspring Christian Academy, but was pinned by Drew Godsey of Wray in the quarterfinals. He earned a win by fall over Kace Chamberlain of Wray in the consolation round before being edged...
The Lady Bulldogs are back in action on the hardwood, ready for the second half of the winter basketball season. Haxtun returned to the court on Saturday, Jan. 4 against Wiggins at the home of the Lady Tigers. For the second time this season, just seven games in, the Lady Bulldogs took on the Lady Tigers. The two teams met in mid-December in game one of Northeastern Junior College’s annual Holiday Tournament. In that contest, Wiggins came out on top, 43-29. Haxtun ended up 1-2 at the c...
The Bulldogs are back in action following a two-week holiday break. To kick off the second half of the basketball season, the Bulldogs hit the road west to Wiggins for a contest with the Tigers. The match up was the second between the two teams in just as many weeks as the two met in the championship of the annual Holiday Tournament at Northeastern Junior College just before the break. In the holiday tournament, Haxtun took down Sedgwick County, Akron and Wiggins to claim the Championship...
The Fleming Lady Wildcats tacked two wins on to their season record before taking a break for the holidays. The Lady Wildcats defeated Caliche and Arickaree on Dec. 20 and 21 to advance to 5-1 on the season. Friday's outing at Caliche saw Fleming up by eight after the first quarter and up by 15 at the half, 23-8. The Lady Buffalo offense kept pace in the second half though, allowing Fleming 15 while adding their own 14. The two teams matched at 16 on the scoreboard in the final quarter, giving...
The Fleming Wildcats are off to a rocky start to this year's basketball season suffering two losses in the final two outings of the 2024 portion of the year. They stand at 0-6 before entering contests against the South Platte Blue Knights out of Big Springs, Neb., and the Otis Bulldogs this week. Fleming played a close contest at Caliche on Friday, Dec. 20. They trailed by two after the first quarter and by seven at the half, but brought it back to a two-point contest in the third quarter. The...
Karen "Karn" Marie Pope passed away Oct. 25, 2024 at the Haxtun Extended Care Unit in Haxtun at the age of 85 after suffering a long battle with Alzheimer's. Karn was born in Denver on Aug. 13, 1939 to Lester Albert Hansen and Agnus Vivian (McCormick/Levette) Hansen. She was the eldest of two children and was a wonderful big sister to brother, Alan. Karn grew up in Pueblo, graduated from Pueblo Central High School in 1957 and attended USC Pueblo Junior college for one year. On June 7, 1959 she... Full story
John Morris passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at the age of 70. John was born July 4, 1954 to Lawrence and Donna Morris in Hill City, Kan. As a child, John's family moved to Sterling where he spent his childhood fishing, hunting and riding horses. During his youth, he was exposed to the ranching lifestyle and his love for livestock began. In high school, John was active in football, FFA and Rodeo Club. John graduated from Sterling High in 1972. John's involvement in R... Full story
