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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A WIND TOWER collapsed in a field in Logan County last week. The tower is on land owned by the State of Colorado off Highway 61 and leased by Dave and Tricia Etl, who farm the ground underneath the tower. The wind tower is one of many in the area managed by NextEra Energy. Fleming and Sterling fire departments responded to the incident; no injuries were reported....
The Haxtun Board of Education took time at the end of regular business during a Tuesday night, June 21 meeting to recognize staff members who recently received honors from the Northeast Colorado Board of Educational Services. Three staff members, Emily Bazan, Staci Tempel and Marsha Cody received year-end awards for their efforts inside the classroom and within the District. Bazan was named NE BOCES Paraprofessional of the Year, Tempel earned NE BOCES Teacher of the Year and Cody received the NE BOCES District Leader of the Year. Bazan just...
The Phillips County 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed at the Colorado 4-H State Conference Livestock Judging Contest on June 22. The contest was held in Fort Collins at Colorado State University's Agriculture Research, Development and Education Center. Six members, ages 14 to 18, attended and four ran as a team while the other two competed as individuals. There were 64 members and 18 teams total that competed at the event. The Phillips County 4-H Livestock Judging Team had a Yuma County...
It would be the world’s biggest understatement to say we are concerned about terrorism in our Country. Since 9/11, no corner of America has been immune to the fear terrorists have brought to our home soil. Our politicians have stood up and said, “Don’t worry we will protect you.” Personally, I find having that group protect me is a little scary all by itself. Normally I feel the need to be protected from them! Rural folks are generally unaccustomed to being taken care of by someone else. W...
The chainsaw hadn’t been touched but once or twice since the Dailey tornado, now several years past. The bar was embarrassingly corroded but was at least more recognizable than the chain that clung to it, securely bound in place by a combination of rust from exposure to moisture and layers of dirt, oil, and grease. This old mechanical beast, moribund, at death’s door in every regard, was too much of a challenge to pass up. Armed with naval jelly, steel wool, spray lubricant, air compressor and...
One of my favorite movies is Groundhog Day. In the movie, Bill Murray has a line in one of his reports that is also a favorite of mine. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day ... again.” That resonates with me more than you know. Well it’s pothole season … again. After a Colorado winter we see an influx of potholes around the state. This is not the fault of road crews, its just our weather tearing into the roads as it does every year. So why bring up these axel killers? They can also be dangerous for drivers. I see people driving along the roadway a...
13 Years Ago June 30, 1937 After a lingering illness of three years, death brought an end of the suffering of N.S. Crow, 73, of Haxtun late Tuesday evening of this week (June 29, 1937). Miss Doris Jessen became the bride of Mr. Ellis Hart last Thursday afternoon at a weeding that took place at the home of the bride's parents north of Haxtun. Water was turned into the new municipal swimming pool at Haxtun Wednesday of this week and by Thursday the pool will again be opened to the public. Workmen...
Merl Lee Larson passed away at home on April 4, 2022 in Petaluma, Calif., surrounded by his loving family. He had been dealing with dementia and declining health for several years and had recently moved from Yuba City, Calif. to Petaluma to be closer to family members. Merl was born to John and Lucile Larson in Haxtun on Aug. 7, 1939. In 1957 Merl graduated from Haxtun High School after serving as class president for all four years of high school. Merl played basketball, football and was a pole...
