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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BUD BIESEMEIER watches his great-grandson Keelan Biesemeier laugh and giggle at his mom and dad, Garrick and Natasha Biesemeier, by means of a Frameo frame while at his home at the Extended Care Unit at Haxtun Hospital. Each one of Bud's kids and grandkids have an access code to upload photos and videos automatically so that Bud can keep up with family despite visitor restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic....
It’s official; Haxtun and Fleming schools will continue remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-20 school. Colorado Governor Jared Polis made the announcement to suspend all in-person learning early last week in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. A letter sent home to parents from Haxtun administrators last week said the Governor has indicated there is little chance of any large gatherings through at least June; forcing the District to cancel this year’s prom and all other activities. The District has chosen to keep the same May 1...
The Haxtun Community Federal Credit Union is asking community members to Rise Up! The local business is hosting a 14ers challenge to help community members be active while also showing support for other local businesses who have been hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Colorado is home to 58 mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet, also known as 14ers. This is the most of any other state in the United States. The HCFCU is hosting an event, May 1 through June 30, allowing residents to track miles walked or biked to climb any of Colorado’s 1...
With the uncertainty around events due to COVID-19, the Colorado State University Extension Office is giving updates on various programs: Virtual Livestock Nutrition Week one of the clinic will cover Monogastric Nutrition and will mainly cover swine. The beginners’ session is on Monday, May 4 at 5 p.m. The advanced session will be May 6 at 5 p.m. The second week will be over Ruminant Nutrition and will focus on cattle, sheep, goats and rabbits. The beginners’ session will be on May 11 at 5 p.m. The advanced session will be May 13 at 5 p.m. Colb...
No prom, not the traditional graduation, no more in-person learning for the rest of the year ... an hour-long meeting with members of the Haxtun Board of Education brought a gloomy end to the 2019-20 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines handed down from the State's Governor. For the second month in a row, BOE members met via Zoom, a cloud-based video conferencing tool, allowing each member to remain home while conducting District business. The April meeting, hosted by Board...
When Phillips County Office of Emergency Management is faced with an emergency and activates the Emergency Operations Center, there are a number of emergency support functions that can be activated to support response activities. Phillips County's Emergency Manager Bob Heldenbrand activated the EOC at noon on March 11 and it has remained active since. Several ESFs have also been activated, including ESF 14 for long-term recovery. Just this week, the State EOC began encouraging communities to...
It’s amazing how a splash of color can brighten one’s attitude. We experimented last year with plantings of pansies that, contrary to expectation, were able to thrive throughout most of the summer season. Even better, they were strategically placed to relieve the boredom of anyone working at the kitchen sink, a central hub in that end of the house. The pansies are tougher than they appear. They handle steady breezes, rogue freezes and the occasional cat digging in the pot. As long as they are wa...
If you have way more money than you know what to do with, some, I have read, go on an African Safari. Don’t know any of those folks personally. They must not hang around cattle auctions or the John Deere parts counter. Too bad for them because I just finished a hunt unlike any most have ever experienced. Over 20 years ago when Sue designed the house we live in, she had a definite idea what she wanted in a home. Spent hours watching the builders to make sure it was done as she wanted. She also k...
13 years ago April 24, 1938 The Haxtun Harvest Miss Foy Kepler of Holyoke and Mr. Kenneth Hammond of Haxtun were married in Julesburg last Sunday afternoon by the Reverend Ira J. Bailes, pastor of the Christian Church of that city. Miss Burdene Orel Anderson and William Olson, both of Haxtun, were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage in Julesburg Easter Sunday. The wedding was solemnized by the Reverend Mr. Dawson at 9:30 o'clock. Word from Mrs. Gladys Snavely-Welch of Clifton, N. C.,...
The Phillips County Board of Commissioners have announced that the public will be allowed to access County Offices and facilities beginning April 27 under the guidelines outlined by Governor Jared Polis’ “Safer At Home” measures. Courthouse office regulations include: • Six feet social distancing will be required when practicable; • Face masks are required; • Before your visit, please contact individual offices directly for their additional restrictions: administration/planning, (970) 854-3778; treasurer, (970) 854-2822; assessor, (970) 854-3...
Phillips County Assessor Doug Kamery reminds residents that unless you receive further notification on or around May 1 the valuation of your property will remain the same value as it was in 2019. Colorado law requires the county assessor to hear objections to real property classifications and valuations beginning no later than May 1. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than June 1 at 4:30 p.m. Due to the current c...
JoAnn Anita Deremo passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Mercy Hospice House in Durango at the age of 86. JoAnn was born on Oct. 8, 1933 in Paoli, the daughter of Walter and Emma (Finkner) Biesemeier. She is survived by her husband Lawrence H. Deremo, Dove Creek; children Lyle Deremo and wife Ginny Craig, Durango, and Rick Deremo and wife Linda, Dove Creek; grandchildren Drey Deremo, Kalen Deremo, Karsten Deremo and Kellie Halper and husband Tim; great-grandchildren Reagan Halper and Sloan...
