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You might recall that in June the Phillips/Yuma County 4-H Livestock Judging Team won the state livestock judging contest. Because of their win, they were given the opportunity to compete at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. This is the most prestigious national contest and each State can only send their highest-ranking team. The contest was held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 and 107 contestants from 28 teams competed. The following morning, all contestants,...
The countdown to Christmas is on and Santa will make his appearance very soon. Haxtun’s Hometown Christmas is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 29. The annual event promises opportunities for local shopping, visits with Santa himself and a hearty chili supper at the fire hall. The event is sponsored by the Haxtun Chamber of Commerce. The Haxtun Fire Hall will set the scene for Santa’s visit the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Along with the annual chili supper, Santa is set to arrive at the local fire station at 5 p.m. and will visit with children alo...
In one of two final meetings of the 2022 year Haxtun Board of Education members approved a number of substitute teachers and janitors to help fill in the gaps of staffing needs. Additionally, board members approved the resignation of art teacher Sara Martinez and approved motions regarding a new 13-month CD, a bond payment and several policy revisions. The Nov. 15 meeting opened in the high school meeting room with reports from administration including principals Dustin Seger and Becky Heinz as well as Superintendent Marsha Cody. Heinz said...
Nearly 20 juniors and seniors at Fleming High School are a part of concurrent enrollment classes at nearby Northeastern Junior College in Sterling. The concurrent enrollment program provides high school students with the opportunity to enroll in postsecondary courses and earn college credit at no tuition cost to them or their family. Combined, those students are taking 121 credit hours. Fleming Superintendent Steve McCracken said a total of 19 juniors and seniors are enrolled in concurrent enrollment classes through NJC and are taking classes...
The Haxtun School District is seeking input from both parents and community members. Recently, the District released a survey asking the community and parents a few short questions on a number of items of interest including the four-day week and the possible introduction of random drug testing at Haxtun Schools. The survey can be found at https://forms.gle/grd4FXjh5CvPpTfBA or by scanning the QR code accompanying this story. The link to the survey will be open through the remainder of the first...
The Fleming Town Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Fleming Town Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:30 p.m. The following council members were present: Andrew Muller, Cathy Castillo, Bill Langridge, Suzanne Wales, Alex Gapter and Bonnie Jackson. Also present were Joelle Gapter (left at 6:40 p.m.), Grace Rossignol (left at 6:40 p.m.) and Lewis Frank. Additions/Corrections to the agenda: Hearing no additions or corrections to the agenda, it was moved and seconded to accept the...
Several speakers at a symposium, implemented by the recently formed Phillips County Election Integrity Project, urged 187 attendees to work toward reforms to the current election system. Held in Heginbotham Auditorium at Holyoke High School on Nov. 13, presenters conveyed their concerns about the use of voting and ballot processing machines and other current election protocols. Strategies were shared regarding what can be done to address these concerns, such as working with local elected officials. The first presenter, who joined remotely, was...
CHS Inc., the nation's leading agribusiness cooperative, recently reported net income of $1.7 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2022, compared to $554.0 million for fiscal year 2021. Key financial drivers for fiscal year 2022 results include: • Consolidated revenues of $47.8 billion for fiscal year 2022 compared to $38.4 billion for fiscal year 2021, a year-over-year increase of 24 percent. • Refining margins in our Energy segment were higher and drove improved earnings due to the tight...
Once again Thanksgiving is upon us before most of us are ready. This year has felt more last minute, in part due to inflationary food and travel expenses. And it sounds as if ‘over the river and through the woods’ is descriptive of either drought conditions or northeast lake effect snow measured in feet. We are in a time of unpredictability in many areas of our lives. It is why finding ways to enjoy our time together is critical for our mental, physical. And spiritual health. One thing is cer...
On Sunday, Nov. 13, I attended the Phillips County Election Integrity Symposium. The speakers were fascinating. From Tina Peters, Dr. Douglas Frank, Ron Hanks, Jeffrey O’Donnell and Jeff Young to several other patriots and even a Zoom appearance by Sharona Bishop (America’s Mom). Phillips County is a relatively small county in northeast Colorado. When we think of election fraud it is probably not the type of county that would typically come to mind. Most of us realize election fraud exists but we picture it happening in the large met...
Thanksgiving is coming up soon. I’m not sure if it is a national tradition to use the occasion to stop for a moment and think of the things we are thankful for or not. At our house, however, that’s what we do. In case that’s not how you honor the event, I thought I would share my own list with you. Maybe it will encourage you to make your own, even better, list. In these troubled financial times I am thankful to already be poor. While others mourn the loss of their villa in France, a major...
13 Years Ago Nov. 24, 1937 The J.J. Playmate Club met at the home of Mary Jane Jankovsky on Saturday, Nov. 20. During the afternoon, the members embroidered. Those present were Joan Bentson, Elaine Barker, Mary Ellen Bamford, Emma Jean Baker, Dolores Thornhill, Jaralee Meekins, Sarah Jean Beedle, Maxine Work and Mrs. Meyer. Mr. and Mrs. C.C. McCune will spend Thanksgiving Day with relatives in Denver and attend the Denver University/Boulder University football game Thursday afternoon. North Coun...
In the spirit of Thanksgiving week, students in Mrs. Christie Philp’s kindergarten class in Haxtun shared their favorite recipes for the holiday. Bolton Price — Thanksgiving turkey Cook it. Eat it. Tayla McConnell — mashed potatoes Mash up some potatoes. Then make some gravy. Put the gravy on the mashed potatoes. Eat them up. Waylyn Harris — pumpkin pie Use pumpkins. Frosting. Mix up the batter. Put the batter in the oven and bake it for 45 minutes. Then eat it all with family and friends. AJ Crossland — turkey My Dad shoots the turkey. T...
Fleming kindergartners in Mrs. Cindy Johnson's class recently shared their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Below is a favorite from each student: Grady - turkey First get the grill going and drain the blood off the bird. Then put the turkey on the grill for five minutes. Take it off, then eat it. Harper - turkey Get the meat, heat it on the stove for like 10 minutes. I put the pepper thing on to make it gooder and spicier and add salt. You put leaves that come out of salads on it. Breck -...
It was a somber Saturday in Haxtun following a disappointing seven-point loss for the Haxtun Bulldogs. A loss that ended a 26-game winning streak for the Bulldog football program with dreams of back-to-back state championships will be felt by players, coaches, fans and the community for days and weeks to come but the culture and traditions built over the past few years will be something felt within the program for perhaps a lifetime. Haxtun's loss to Simla in semi-finals action ended the 2022...
Many life lessons, principles and values can be learned on the playing field. One of the most basic and common fundamentals ingrained in athletes is to never give up. Last Saturday's performance proved that the Fleming Wildcats understood the assignment. It was a contest that should have been the second outing between the second ranked Wildcats and the third ranked Granada Bobcats. But due to a regular season forfeit by Granada, fans weren't given a preview of what was to come in Saturday's 6-ma...
