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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HAXTUN HIGH School's 2024 Homecoming King Braden Plumb and Queen Bobbi Starkebaum were crowned at half time of the Bulldogs' 58-6 win over Front Range Christian on Friday night. Other candidates included Ryland Wolff, Grant Statz, Emily Anderson and Kelsie Hadeen....
With the announcement of Chief Executive Officer Dewane Pace's retirement, Haxtun Health Board of Directors took action to change bank signature cards along with delegating Julia Biesemeier, Chief Operating Officer, in assisting with CEO responsibilities while decisions on searching for a new top officer are made. At the start of the Monday, Sept. 23 meeting, Board Chair Kent Bamford announced Pace's retirement after the call to order and invocation. He said Pace plans to continue his CEO role...
After more than 40 years of dedicated service in the healthcare industry, Dewane Pace has announced his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Haxtun Health. Pace's leadership has been instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare in our community, guiding the hospital through significant growth and development over the past seven years. During his tenure, Pace oversaw the introduction of new service lines, the recruitment of a full medical staff and the establishment of two new clinics,...
If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an eye toward making changes appropriate for your needs. Here are some of the key areas to look at: • Retirement plan – Depending on your employer, you could change your 401(k) or similar retirement plan at any time of the year, but you might want to use the open enrollment season to review your contribution amounts. If your salary has gone up ove...
Brilliance is often defined in terms of intellect: prowess, genius, ability, skill. We attribute it to scientists like Einstein, Edison or Tesla, and a host of others whose imaginations are not bound by limitations of the mind. Brilliance stands apart from most standard, often obligatory, patterns of thought. A different view of brilliance engages the senses by implicating wonders that surround and move us. Innovations in literature, music, theater and the visual arts tug at us with a gentle...
13 Years Ago Oct. 4, 1939 There is much confusion regarding the date of Thanksgiving Day this year and it appears that there will be two holidays for many residents of Colorado. Some weeks ago, President Roosevelt issued a proclamation fixing Nov. 23 as the Thanksgiving date. On Tuesday of this week, Governor Ralph Carr set Nov. 30 as Thanksgiving Day in Colorado. Roosevelt's reason for celebrating on Nov. 23 was to allow another week for Christmas shopping, thereby benefiting businesses through...
HAXTUN ELEMENTARY students (center clockwise, at right) Easton and Pete Salyards, Kyler Bishop, Cadence Kilpatrick, Kortlyn Carpenter and Tayla and Oakley McConnell bow in pray with Pastor Tim Hahn, middle, and Dennis and Arlene Salyards, far left, as part of See You at the Pole event in Haxtun on Wednesday, Sept. 25. See You at the Flag pole is a global prayer event that takes place annually on the fourth Wednesday in September. Christians gather at their schools' flagpole to pray for their...
THE HAXTUN BULLDOGS honored the 2004 State Champion football team on Friday night with special ceremonies at half time of the Bulldog's match up with Front Range Christian. The Championship team was invited to pre-game rituals and were a part of the coin toss as honorary captains to commemorate the championship team's 20-year reunion. Below, current Bulldogs and coaches are pictured with team members and coaches from 2004 along with the 8-man State Championship trophy. Above, 2004 team members...
Winners from the 103rd annual Haxtun Corn Festival parade in each division as well top award winners in the kiddie parade are as follows: Youth: Class of 2025, Sweepstakes; Class of 2027, first; Class of 2028, second; Class of 2026, tie for third; and Class of 2029/2030 tie for third. Clubs and Organizations: Haxtun FFA, first. Businesses: 4S Feed, first; Lightsey Tree Service, second; and Larson Auction, third. Kiddie Parade Preschool and kindergarten: Briggs Curtis, first; Clyde Johnson,...
The J. Jeffryes Memorial Run/Walk drew over 120 participates on Saturday morning, Sept. 28. The event, along with the Fireman's breakfast kicked of Haxtun's annual Corn Festival. Results from the run are as follows: Overall: Braden Anderson, 17:44.65. Women 12 & under: Clara Keller, 25:25.42. Ages 19-34: Claire Swan, 21:50. Ages 35-49: Shannon Scholten, 26:26. 50+: Sandy Fetzer, 23:41.11. Men 12 & under: Pete Salyards, 22:27.72. Ages 13-18: Colin Cone, 19:14.65. Ages 19-34: Braden Anderson,...
The Violet Mae Anderson Memorial Flower Show is a continued hit as many entered flowers and arrangements into the 103rd annual Corn Festival event. Results are as follows: Adult Sunflower: Betty Uecker, first. Entrant’s choice: Kathy Wernsman, first; Theresa Davis-Grogan, second; Julia Liufau, third. Roses: Adrienne Maxey, first; Julia Liufau, second; Kathy Wernsman, third. Fall Iris: Rachelle Davis, first. Mini single: Linda Heater, first; Linda Heater, second; Linda Heater, third. Snap Dragon: Haley Edwards, first; Teri Gilbertson, second; C...
The Chuck Allen Memorial Crop and Garden Show represents the reason Haxtun celebrates its annual Corn Festival. The show, sponsored by CHS Grainland, was held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the community center. Results are as follows: Crops Best 10 Irrigated: Gary Hill, first; Seth Thompson, second; and Seth Thompson, third. Best 10 Dryland: Dick McDaniel, first; and Pfaltzgraff Farms, second. Best Hidden Ear: Pfaltzgraff Farms, first; and Roy Pfaltzgraff, second. Tallest Stalk: Colleen Weaver, first. Milo Best 10: Pfaltzgraff Farms, first. Milo...
The 2024 High Plains Heritage Quilters Corn Festival Quilt Show had more than 169 visitors with 48 quilt entries. The show was held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Haxtun Community Center. The Ann Olson Plaque Award went to Sue Kurtzer with her quilt Grandma’s Fan made by Barbara Kurtzer. Maureen Waite took first place honors, Kim Guernsey came in second and Isabelle Schropfer won third. Barb Holtzman won the quilt block. Rick Olson was the winner of the 2024 quilt raffle....
Crowds drew on Haxtun's main street for the annual street games at the 103rd Corn Festival on Sept. 28. The day's popular event brings kids and adults of all ages together for an afternoon of fun. Results from this year's games are as follows: Foot race Girls Three and four year olds: Oakley Bishop, first; and Emma Imhof, second. Five and six year olds: Clara Dennis, first; Ainsley Hoelscher and Cora Flug, second; and Anna Imhof. Seven and eight year olds: Phoenix Bowers, first; Amber Edwards,...
The preseason is over and just four games remain on the regular season schedule for the Haxtun Bulldogs. Haxtun wrapped up preseason play with a 58-6 win over Front Range Christian on Friday and now preps to face Merino on the road this week. The Bulldogs hosted the Falcons from Front Range Christian for an early Friday evening match up marking annual homecoming festivities ahead of the community's Corn Festival celebration on Saturday. A dominating first half performance from the Bulldogs put...
The Haxtun Lady Bulldogs swept the Lady Tigers in Cheyenne Wells on Monday night. The three-set win gives the Lady Bulldogs an overall 9-3 record mid-way through the regular season and with just 10 games left on the schedule before post-season play begins. Following a week long hiatus, the Lady Bulldogs hit the road for a long journey south to Cheyenne Wells on Monday for a non-league match up with the Lady Tigers. Haxtun took sets one through three, 25-18, 25-21 and 26-24. Seniors Jayleigh...
The Fleming Lady Wildcats moved up three spots in the Colorado High School Activities Association rankings last week with sweeps over Lone Star and Prairie. With an undefeated league record of 4-0 the Lady Wildcats hold the top spot in their league and now sit in the fourth spot in State 1A rankings with a 9-2 overall record. Last week's play opened on Fleming's home court on Thursday, Sept. 26 when the Lady Wildcats hosted the Lone Star Lady Longhorns. The opening set, which marked the closest...
The Fleming Wildcats have moved into the top 10 of Colorado's 6-man standings this week according to info provided by the Colorado High School Activities Association. The Wildcats traveled to New Raymer on Friday where they faced off with the Prairie Mustangs in league action. Scores by quarter were not provided, but the Wildcats came out with a narrow, one-point win, 45-44. Fleming now sits in the second spot in league standings with Caliche in the top spot. Those two teams are set to meet up...
