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Articles from the November 18, 2020 edition


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  • Honoring our Veterans

    Nov 18, 2020

    NICOLE KLEVE, who served in the 115th Field Artillery Brigade with the Army National Guard, served as guest speaker at Haxtun High School's annual Veteran's Day assembly. Steve Firme, Phillips County's Veterans Service Officer, also spoke to high school students. The Veteran's Day assembly opened with local legion members Matt Firme, Ron Carpenter, Jeff Firme and Dean Michael featuring the color guard as well as the high school band playing the National Anthem. The event is hosted by National...

  • Case spike moves Phillips County to Level Orange

    Candie Fix, Managing Editor|Nov 18, 2020

    Phillips County has seen a spike in the number of positive COVID cases over the past two weeks. The County also saw its first COVID-19 related death. According to the Northeast Colorado Health Department, Phillips County has had 60 new cases over the past two weeks, bringing the total number of cases to 131 since onset of the pandemic. The increase in positive COVID-19 cases has required a level change on the COVID dial for Phillips County. As of Friday, Nov. 13, Phillips County moved to Level O...

  • Herald offices officially remote

    Candie Fix, Managing Editor|Nov 18, 2020

    Herald offices have gone remote; sale of the store front and building along Haxtun’s main street is final this week. Owners Spring Atchison and Candie Fix announced the sale of the building and the relocation of their offices several weeks ago. Atchison and Fix will both work from home offices as publication of The Haxtun-Fleming Herald and the sale of office supplies will continue as normal and without glitch. New owners, Brandon and Julia Biesemeier, took ownership of the building at 217 South Colorado Avenue on Tuesday, Nov. 17. P...

  • The COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our rural hospitals

    From Haxtun Health|Nov 18, 2020

    Haxtun Health is here to weather the storm for patients and community. For most of America, the city that never sleeps often represents New York City or Las Vegas, or any other bustling metropolis that has some type of night life. For our local communities, this term generally doesn't ring true, except for within the healthcare world. Haxtun Health, as with many other rural hospitals around, is a city that never sleeps, open all day and night caring for and treating patients around the clock....

  • Vote to give employee raises follows executive session

    From the minutes|Nov 18, 2020

    The Fleming Town Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Fleming Community Center. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem, Stefan Betley at 6:30 p.m. The following council members were present: DeeAnn Christopher, Nancy Glaspie, John Stone, Ken MacCrone and Levi Lowe. Sue Einspahr was absent. Also Present were Clay Gorman, Keith Beck and Michelle Asfeld. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda: Betley asked to add Regional Opportunity Study to Discussion Items. A motion was made and seconded to approve...

  • Faith, Family & Friends: Bryan Kroeger benefit scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21

    Andrew Nygaard, The Holyoke Enterprise|Nov 18, 2020

    A benefit for Bryan Kroeger is scheduled to be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Phillips County Event Center. Kroeger was recently diagnosed with ALS and the benefit is meant to rally the community together to help the Kroeger family during this time. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 50 people can be inside the event center at a given time. Outside seating will also be available if weather permits. Chili, potato soup and pies will be available as well as a free wil...

  • Fearless Faith

    Ken Frantz|Nov 18, 2020

    One of the most persistent refrains of the past few years in regard to work has been the personal skills toolbox. According to many, if you hope to succeed in your field then it is a given that you will want to expand the variety and application of tools in said box. That is grand for vocational employment where the notion can be taken quite literally, but it’s a whole ‘nother animal when we apply ourselves to less distinct parameters that include change as a moving target. To borrow a few wel...

  • Under the Wire

    Gary Hodgson|Nov 18, 2020

    Sooner or later everybody gets one. A little card arrives in the mail informing you your pickup or car is the subject of a manufacturer’s recall. I used to be very concerned when they arrived. Not anymore. The note usually informs me a trifecta switcharola located in the lower trimester of my Paulaabdool may malfunction causing the entire vehicle to burst into flames while parked in my barn. This, of course, would burn down the entire barn including all my trophy saddles and expensive tack s...

  • Extension Spotlight

    Deeona Johnston|Nov 18, 2020

    Cold weather and snowstorms make us want to stay inside during the winter months, but this can create a real problem with workout and eating schedules. Also, holiday spending can make people feel anxious about the new year. During the winter months it’s important to take care of ourselves mentally, physically and financially. Staying fit and eating healthy Shorter days paired with cold weather, encourage us to skip exercise in favor of a warm night curled up under a blanket. The extra time spent...

  • Times Past

    Nov 18, 2020

    13 Years Ago Nov. 13, 1935 Enthusiasm rampant in Haxtun Harvest subscription drive: when the announcement was read in last week's issue of The Haxtun Harvest that this publication would award free to the ladies, married or single and living in Phillips or adjacent communities, over $2,000 in handsome prizes, the entire country side received the good news in worthy fashion. Featuring two 1936 Chevrolet automobiles as grand capital prizes, The Harvest has been extremely elaborate in its gift...

  • Bulldog season comes to an end following 2-point win over Buffs

    Candie Fix|Nov 18, 2020

    It was a close one, but the Bulldogs inched out a two-point win over Caliche at home Saturday afternoon. As it turns out, it would be the final game of the season, leaving the Haxtun team with a 3-3 overall record this season. Haxtun was originally slated to travel to Calhan for week seven action but word came on Tuesday morning that the contest could not be played, putting an abrupt end to the Bulldog football season. Bulldog sophomore Kyle Fryrear ran the opening kickoff back for an 81-yard...

  • Kuntz breaks State record in recent win over previously undefeated Granada

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Nov 18, 2020

    The undefeated Wildcats of Fleming met up with the undefeated Bobcats from Granada last Friday for an afternoon contest at the home of the Wildcats. Granada came in with a 5-0 record on the year while Fleming boasted a 4-0 season following the cancellation of one of their regular-season games. Granada would receive the opening kickoff from the home team, but their possession would be cut short by an opening kickoff fumble that would be recovered by Wildcat senior Brady Kuntz. Kuntz would run...

  • Raymond Hahn

    Nov 18, 2020

    Raymond "Ray" Milo Hahn passed away on Nov. 6, 2020 in Walla Walla, Wash. at the age of 90. Ray was born in the home of his maternal grandparents in St. Joseph, Mo. on Sept. 24, 1930 to Raymond and Ila Marene (Wisdom) Hahn. He was the oldest of five children. Ray grew up in Haxtun, where his family raised wheat, horses and dairy cows. Growing up in the plains of Colorado, Ray shared many stories with his children about getting up before dawn to milk the dairy cattle and opening the door only to...