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The beginning of October always marks an annual celebration of the current 4-H year's success and this year was no different as Phillips County 4-H members gathered at the Phillips County Event Center in Holyoke to celebrate the efforts and achievements of 2021 on Sunday, Oct. 3. This year's achievement program honored Friend of the 4-H award recipient Jessica Brown, who received her recognition from 4-H Council President Brooklyn Plumb. Brown, who is the FFA Advisor at Briggsdale High School...
Julie R. Thayer attended an advisement hearing on charges of child abuse and assault via web cam in Phillips County Court on Thursday, Oct. 7. The 40-year-old former childcare director appeared via Webex software in front of Judge Kimbra L. Killin in Holyoke. Thayer and her lawyer, Justie Nicol, waived her rights to formal advisement. After doing so, Judge Killin issued protective orders for the two victims in the case, both minors, which prohibits Thayer from being around or having any contact with throughout the duration of the case. Charges...
Premier Farm Credit is now accepting applications for their GRO Program, which awards grants to 4-H and FFA members for their ag-related projects. Applications are available at premieraca.com and in all Premier Farm Credit locations and are due Nov. 5. “Youth are the future of our rural communities,” Mike Grauberger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Premier Farm Credit, said. “We’ve been excited and encouraged by the accomplishments of past recipients and are looking forward to investing in a new group of talented young people....
HAXTUN SIXTH GRADE students recently took part in ag safety day sponsored in part by Haxtun Soil Conservation District, Highline Electric Association and CHS. Station topics included ATV, PTO, grain bin and power line safety....
Police Chief Tanya Mayhew submitted her letter of resignation to members of the Haxtun Town Council on Monday evening, Oct. 4. Her intended last day of employment with the local police department will be Monday, Nov. 1. After accepting her letter of resignation and voting to retire her badge number, council members formed a police chief hiring committee to immediately find a suitable replacement for the already short-staffed police force. “After almost 19 years with the Town of Haxtun, I am retiring my position as Chief of Police for the T...
The Thirteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission has nominated three candidates for a Sedgwick County court judgeship created by the retirement of the Honorable Craig Dolezal. The vacancy occurred on Oct. 1. Nominees John Fryar and Chris Hoschouer, both of Julesburg, and Myka Landry, Kiowa, were selected in a meeting on Sept. 27. Under the Colorado Constitution, the Governor has 15 days from Sept. 28 within which to appoint one of the nominees as county court judge for Sedgwick County. Comments regarding any of the nominees may be sent...
Reverend Tim Hahn was installed as the new Pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Haxtun on Sunday, Oct. 3 in an afternoon ceremony. Hahn and his wife, Alyssa, join the church and Haxtun community and are eager to get to know not only the congregation, but the community as a whole. Hahn was born on Aug. 14, 1976 in Hazel Crest, Ill. He became of child of God through the waters of Holy Baptism by his father, Reverend Kenneth S. Hahn, on Sept. 19, 1976 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hazel Crest....
Much is said about the family ranch and the family farm. Those reassuring words “the family ranch” describe a future for our industry. There is another segment of the cattle industry where family means a lot. The family owned and operated livestock auction also conjures up thoughts of generation after generation continuing the family tradition. Across the country there are livestock auctions where son has followed father in the business. Amid the noise and bustle of cattle being unloaded, sor...
The heart of fall is upon us. It is easy to spot because it is characterized by the grand entrance of varieties of colors. The colors have been there all along, the chlorophyll of the plants masking the vibrant hues within the leaves. When cooler temperatures and fewer daylight hours are present, the chlorophyll cells die and fall color becomes a certainty. Another sure sign of fall is found in textures and colors as they blend with one another. For a brief period the greens from summer and the...
Pumpkins It’s that time of year again. Time to harvest the pumpkins. Each variety has its own date of maturity. Hopefully, you noted that date on your calendar to help give you an idea of when your pumpkins might be ready. When the stems are dry and the rind hardens are the physical clues to knowing your pumpkin is ready to be cut from the vine. Remember that date of maturity includes the germination time when the seedling starts sending up a shoot and a root develops. Here are a few different varieties: Baby Boo — 95 days to maturity. Hyb...
The first State champions of the new school year were crowned last week, as boys golf held its championships early last week. Softball is entering its postseason later this week and is less than two weeks away from its final event of the season. Every other sport is gearing up for the home stretch of the regular season. With two top-10 finishers, Sterling ended the Class 3A golf season in a tie for third place with Vail Mountain last week. Jace Wright shot a 148 over the two days to end up in a...
11 Years Ago Oct. 28, 1936 Friends and relatives were shocked to learn the news last week of the death of Roy Burnett, 47, which occured last Wednesday night at his home near Chicago, Ill. Injuries that he received in an automobile accident on Sept. 3 proved fatal to Mr. Burnett. With his wife and sons, Roy visited his mother, his brother Paul, and other relatives at Haxtun for several weeks this fall. In the interest of public health and sanitation, and for the prevention of contagious diseases...
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types — especially type O — and are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage. Blood donor turnout has reached the lowest levels of the year as many delayed giving amid a return to the workplace and in-person learning, as well as a recent surge in COV...
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Haxtun Bulldogs put a stomping on the Sedgwick County Cougars. Haxtun defeated the Cougars in their annual homecoming celebration on their home turf in Julesburg Friday night to improve to 7-0 on the season and remain one of three undefeated teams in all of Colorado 8-man action. The loss for the Cougars is the first from a Colorado team since Merino took them down in 2018. The Bulldogs came out with a bang, putting six points on the board with a...
With just a handful of games left on the regular season schedule, the Haxtun Lady Bulldogs boast a 13-3 overall record while clinching the second place seed in the 2A/1A Lower Platte League following action on the court last week. The team took a three-set sweep over Fleming last Tuesday but suffered their first loss of the season since opening weekend at the hands of the high-ranking 2A Sedgwick County Lady Cougars on Friday. Haxtun hosted Fleming for a 1A battle on the court last Tuesday. The...
A competitive week on the volleyball court saw a 1-1 finish for the Fleming Lady Wildcats. The local ladies in green opened with a contest on Haxtun's court where they fell 3-0 to the Lady Bulldogs last Tuesday, before hosting a victorious re-match over the top-ranked Briggsdale Lady Falcons on Friday. The Lady Wildcats played tight sets with the neighboring Haxtun Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday despite the three-set loss. Game one went to 29-27 before it closed with Haxtun on top. Fleming fell by...
Three games remain on Fleming’s regular-season agenda and the Wildcats remain on top in 6-man’s North League. Their most recent victory over Briggsdale puts in them in number-five slot according to the Colorado High School Activities Association’s ratings percentage index 6-man standings. Teams listed ahead of the Wildcats in RPI standings include Stratton, Cheyenne Wells, Granada and Idalia. Fleming hosted the Briggsdale Falcons for last Friday night’s outing. When dust settled, the Wildcats came out on top with a 54-21 victory. The Wildcat...
