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ALY Lock, right, received the Haxtun Chamber of Commerce Youth of the Year Award last Monday night at the Chamber's annual banquet. Pictured with Lock is Interim Chamber Director Kelcie Yockey. Turn to pages 8-9 for complete coverage of the event....
Fleming residents will be tasked with selecting a new mayor next month. As current Mayor Sue Einsphar rounds out her final term at the helm of the Fleming Town Council, two current council members have returned petitions to fill her spot. John Stone and Stefan Betley are both seeking the Mayor seat; the two are long-time Fleming Town Council members. Fleming Town Council elections will take place on April 5 via a polling place election at the Fleming Community Center. According to Town Clerk Michelle Asfeld, in addition to the mayor position,...
The Fleming Town Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 15 at the Fleming Town Hall. The regularly scheduled meeting for March 9 was postponed due to inclement weather. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sue Einspahr at 6:30 p.m. The following council members were present: Stefan Betley (via phone), Bonnie Jackson, Ken MacCrone, Andrew Muller and John Stone. Absent was Bill Landridge. Also present were Michelle Asfeld, Keith Beck and Lewis Frank. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda: Einspahr asked to add...
Premier Farm Credit recently announced the addition of Lee Salyards as Director of Marketing and Communications. "We are pleased to have Lee join our team. Her strong marketing and sales background along with her passion for supporting the agriculture industry makes her an excellent addition to our team," said Chief Executive Officer Mike Grauberger. Salyards graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Northern Iowa. She was a marketing intern at a performing arts center...
Brittyn Kay Salyards Dalton and Rylie Salyards, Iliff, announce the birth of their daughter, Brittyn Kay Salyards, on March 12, 2022 at Sterling Regional Medical Center. Brittyn weighed seven pounds, three ounces and measured 18 and a half inches at birth. Grandparents are Dave and Lona Salyards, Haxtun, and Mat and Wendy Lewis, Iliff. Great-grandparents are Shirley Salyards, Haxtun, Bonnie Amen, Iliff, and Les and Elaine Lewis, Sterling. Great-great-grandfather is Walter Amen,...
Barett Ham Braden and Brianne Ham, Haxtun, announce the birth of their son, Barett Oliver Ham, on Dec. 21, 2021 at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver. Barett weighed six pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 and a half inches at birth. Grandparents are Brian and Sandy Ham, Haxtun, and Russ and Kim Sprague, Holyoke. Siblings, Rylie and Nolan, welcomed Barett home after his extended hospital stay....
Representative Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, scored a bipartisan victory in the House Finance Committee on March 17, with approval of House Bill 1129. The bill sets up a one-time income tax credit of surplus general funds — the dollars the state gets from corporate and individual income taxes and sales taxes — to taxpayers. “This bill couldn’t come at a better time, with all the people hurt through shutdowns, businesses closed and the State realizing a surplus over and above what we thought we would get,” to the tune of $1.8 billion, Pelton tol...
Haxtun Health is launching their second Diabetes and Weight Loss Class beginning Monday, March 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Haxtun Community Center. This six-week, interactive course includes sessions on the following dates: March 28, April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26 and May 3. This is a free class sponsored by the Haxtun Health Specialty Clinic. Spots are limited but those interested in joining the class should call KrisAnna Teel at (970) 774-6123. The deadline to sign up is March 24....
To most of the world the cowboy symbolizes unspoiled freedom. Whether a ranch cowboy trotting across the hills on his horse or a rodeo cowboy “going down the road”, he represents to most what they’d love to be themselves ... wild, free, unchained, unconnected to the world’s restraints. Yea, right. Even the word “cowboy” has taken on a second meaning. It can also mean a renegade, loose canon, a non-conformist. Let me tell you, nothing could be further from the truth. Let’s take the rodeo cowboy f...
Every generation faces its own self to a lesser or greater degree. We are living in a time of reckoning on many levels. This is one of those moments when it is helpful to be clear, to offer lucidity in the midst of chaos and hope beyond isolation. It is easy to declare the world broken. It is quite another thing to aspire beyond this place and this time, and to continue the hard work of being human in spite of ourselves. We like to fix things. We live in a culture capable of many things and we...
Mother Nature continues to wreak havoc on the spring sports schedules, with more track meets and baseball games canceled last week. However, a number of contests were able to go on as scheduled, even if conditions were less than ideal. Fort Morgan ran its mark to 4-0 with three victories last week. The Mustangs dominated Niwot 14-6 last Tuesday, overcoming an early 2-0 hole. They were the beneficiary of 18 walks by Cougar pitchers. That was followed up by a pair of 1-0 wins, the first over the...
13 Years Ago March 24, 1937 Clifford Ruch, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ruch of the Fairfield community, passed away Tuesday (March 23, 1937) at the Mooney hospital after a short illness. The little boy had undergone an operation for appendicitis about two weeks ago and was apparently recovering. He contracted pneumonia a few days ago, however, which caused his death. County Line News - Mrs. Paul Holmquist and son Vernon came down from Byers Sunday, bringing Curtis Ruch, who has...
The new Director of Colorado Department of Veterans Affairs, David Callahan, has been making a statewide tours to visit each of his county Veteran service officers. Last week, Callahan met with Jeremy Kilpatrick, Veteran Service Officer for Phillips County, at his office in the future Innovation Centre in Haxtun. The two discussed many of the issues facing rural veterans including the limitations of access to VA facilities and the Community Care Network, medical claims issues and questions in...
Are you interested in knowing how much compensation you would receive if you choose to voluntarily retire your irrigation well? The Republican River Water Conservation District can help. The RRWCD offers two water conservation programs to well owners throughout the Basin — CREP and EQIP. You start by applying for an Environmental Quality Incentive Program contract through your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office. The NRCS offices in each county accept applications throughout the year, however program sign-up deadlines occur a...
Larry Kennedy, Pinedale, Ariz., and Joy Schafer, Holyoke, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Larry is retired from the Marine Corps and Continental Airlines as a pilot while Joy has retired from various local projects, including being Phillips County 4-H Program Coordinator, volunteering with the mobile food pantry and writing Pocketful of Rye for The Haxtun-Fleming Herald for 15 years. An April 13 wedding is being planned at First Baptist Church of Holyoke....
Haxtun Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Kelcie Yockey hosted the organization's annual banquet last Monday, March 14 at the Haxtun Community Center. Two dozen community members attended the event designed to honor those who serve the Haxtun community and celebrate the year's accomplishments. The evening began with a social hour followed by dinner and dessert provided by Red Willow Catering. John Chapdelaine gave the invocation before attendees were treated to a fajita buffet. Following dinne...
HAXTUN BULLDOG 2022 baseball athletes are pictured front row (l-r), Kash Workman, Avian Calderon, Ryan Davis, Bret Kanode, Brandon Nall, Kaiden Schelling, Ryland Wolff, Braden Plumb and Tate Michael; back row (l-r), Kailin Kelley, Michael Gerk, Austin Hanes, Keegan Colglazier, Koby Way, Jerron Turney, Isaac Andersen, Owen Knode, David Avery and Grant Statz. Not pictured are Gage Helgoth, Kyle Fryrear and Mason Bornhoft. The Bulldogs are coached by Trenton Ham and Ryan Nolin....
HAXTUN BULLDOG 2022 track athletes are pictured front row (l-r), Cassidy Goddard, Halli Philp, Grace Gibson, Kelsie Hadeen, Allie Thompson, K'lyn Bornhoft, Taylor Schram, Emily Anderson, Samantha Seger and Hadley Feik; back row (l-r), Joshua Wright, Grant Statz, Ryland Wolff, Mason Bornhoft, Mick Scholten, Owen Knode, Michael Gerk, Isaac Andersen and Jayleigh Bullard. Not pictured are Kailin Kelley, Ella Coffin, Ashton Ayala, Osman Coss, Bobbi Starkebaum, Kyle Fryrear, Zoe Kurtzer, David Avery,...
FLEMING WILDCAT baseball team members for the 2022 season are pictured back row (l-r), David Betley, Braylen Feather, Harry Harms, Will Bornhoft, Kolten Houser, Wyatt Cochran and Beau Ashburn; middle row (l-r), Nolan Japp, Derek Houser, Matix Haney, Kody Donnelson, Brett Nolde, Christopher Mateo-Zazo and Caid Welch; front row (l-r), Triston Castillo, Kade Volkman, Peter Brekel, Christian Polly and Travis Johnson. Not pictured are senior members of the team Joel Muller, Nate Betley and Maddix...
FLEMING TRACK team members for the 2022 season are pictured back row (l-r), Maddy Harms, Kally Kirkwood, David Betley, Beau Ashburn and Caid Welch; front row (l-r), Laney Schliesser, Madi Serrato, Lexi Schaefer and Maddy Zink. Not pictured are senior members of the team Whitney Chintala, Zoey Vandenbark, Sam Pope and Nate Betley. The Wildcat tracksters are coached by Lisa Chintala with assistance from Bailey Chintala....
Three Haxtun student athletes received nods from Lower Platte League coaches at the conclusion of the 2021-22 basketball season. Senior Owen Knode and junior Maclin Tempel received All-Conference honors. Senior Taylor Schram earned All-Conference, Honorable Mention status. According to stats listed on Maxpreps, Knode played in 24 games his senior season, averaging 15.8 points per game. He also averaged 4.5 rebounds per game in addition to five assists and 3.1 steals. In all, he scored 378...
Twelve Fleming Wildcat student-athletes earned All-Conference recognition following the completion of this year's basketball season. Seven members of the Lady Wildcat basketball team, who earned a third place finish in the State Tournament, and five members of the 7-12 Wildcat squad were selected for the honors by coaches from their league. Senior Whitney Chintala earned All-Conference designation. She led her team in several categories this season. Chintala put up team-high numbers in points...
Albert Kinzie passed away on Feb. 14, 2022 at the age of 98. He was born Sept. 8, 1923, to Albert D. and Cora (Lapp) Kinzie on a farm south of Dailey, the third of nine children. He attended Dailey school from the age of six until his graduation from high school in 1941. Bud loved farming and was a farmer all his life. He and his father worked together for many years, raising mostly dry land wheat and corn. They were some of the first farmers in the area to strip the fields to prevent wind...
Louis Hamilton Barnett passed away March 17, 2022 at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan at the age of 89. Louis was born July 12, 1932 to Wayne and Phyllis Barnett in Brownell, Kan. He was the second child of five children. His siblings were Lawrence, Mary, John and Barb. The family enjoyed living the country life. When Lou and his brother Lawrence were young, they hid a sack of gold coins in the ground at the old homestead. He always wanted to go back to see if he could find them,...
