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Articles from the December 23, 2020 edition


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  • Hello, Santa!

    Dec 23, 2020

    EDWARDS BOYS Knox, Otis and Wade visit with Santa in downtown Haxtun during the annual County Christmas event several weeks ago. While visits looked different this year, Santa still rode the fire truck through town, stopping where he could to chat with little boys and girls, hearing all kinds of requests from Christmas wish lists....

  • Season B tops Haxtun BOE discussion items

    Candie Fix, Managing Editor|Dec 23, 2020

    Colorado kids, including Haxtun student athletes, are pleading to Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to begin sport season B following a delay with the original January start date. The topic, which has been hot on social media platforms, was also a discussion item at the Haxtun School District Board of Education’s Dec. 15 meeting. The basketball season, which is included in Colorado High School Activities Association season B plan, was originally slated to begin in early January. However, push b...

  • Haxtun Health's Board of Directors approve 2021 budget

    Candie Fix, Managing Editor|Dec 23, 2020

    The final meeting of 2020 centered around the upcoming year’s budget for the Board of Directors of Haxtun Health. Members met on Monday, Dec. 7 to approve the 2021 budget as well as resolutions that go with including those to appropriate sums of money and to set mill levies. To kick off the meeting, Marketing Director Julia Biesemeier presented information on potential funding opportunities for the main street clinic project. Haxtun Health purchased the old Smith Hardware building in the 100 block of South Colorado Avenue in the fall. Plans a...

  • Haxtun Health first hospital on the Eastern Plains to administer COVID vaccine

    From Haxtun Health|Dec 23, 2020

    Haxtun Health was one of the first hospitals on the Eastern Plains to receive and administer the Phizer COVID 19 vaccine this past week. On Friday, Dec. 18, Haxtun Health Chief of Staff Dr. Ben Stephenson was the first to receive the COVID vaccine, followed by Dewane Pace, Haxtun Health Chief Executive Officer. "We are so very thankful to receive and administer the COVID Vaccine to our team," Pace said. "We believe this is the first step in getting back to normal and are excited to begin that...

  • Under the Wire

    Gary Hodgson|Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Gary, In a typical year my elves answer most of our letters to Santa Claus. Unfortunately, the pandemic that hit most countries across the globe has made it’s way here to the North Pole as well, leaving us very short handed. Honestly, my elf helpers are always “short” handed. Sorry, that’s an inside joke around here. My whole crew is around two and a half feet tall. That fact has caused the COVID to hit us harder than most regions. We have adhered to all COVID restrictions and suggestions....

  • Fearless Faith

    Ken Frantz|Dec 23, 2020

    One of the mainstays of successful mediation strategies is to get each party to actively imagine a point in time when resolution of their concerns is replaced by the desire to move forward with one’s life. It doesn’t mean that everything works out perfectly, or that they will come to absolute agreement on every issue. It does, however, recognize the freedom that comes from the shared goal of putting concerns in the past in order to get on with the future. The likelihood of a favorable result is...

  • Son Up to Son Down

    Audree Edwards|Dec 23, 2020

    ‘Twas the day after Christmas and all through the house A bomb had exploded that water could not douse The stockings that were hung on the entertainment stand with care Were ripped down and scattered and nobody knew where The ornaments from the tree were strewn about And mama herself was about to freak out The toddler no longer nestled all snug in his bed But rather half-naked screaming off his head Mama still in her pajamas and it’s half past noon Daddy just hopes she’ll shower sometime soon Wh...

  • Times Past

    Dec 23, 2020

    13 Years Ago Dec. 18, 1935 A.B. Brelsford, 64, resident of the south community for a number of years, passed away at the hospital in Haxtun last Saturday, Dec. 14, 1935. With only 14 days left in The Haxtun Harvest prize subscription campaign, Mr. Ella W. Sharpe of Haxtun is in first place followed by Lillian Cronquist of Fairfield. Although the schools at Haxtun were closed Tuesday to prevent a possible epidemic of scarlet fever, it is likely that the ban on public gatherings will be lifted...

  • Two suspects arrested in possible connection with recent PC thefts

    From the PC Sheriffs Office|Dec 23, 2020

    On Dec. 18, a meeting was held at the Phillips County Event Center where 11 law enforcement agencies from Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas were present. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the current auto theft problem in rural parts of several counties. From this meeting four suspects were identified. On the evening of Dec. 17, two of the identified suspects were arrested on active warrants from Yuma County including Diego Nevarez, 22, Wray, and Cristal Carrasco-Diaz, 30, Wray. The two were arrested by the Broomfield Police Department in...

  • Local man arrested for attempted murder

    From the PC Sheriffs Office|Dec 23, 2020

    On Dec. 19, deputies from the Phillips County Sheriff's Office responded to 8,436 County Road 23 on a report of a man with a gun making threats to his family. Deputies discovered that Levi Garrett had used a shot gun to assault his common-law wife and her two children. The wife and children were able to escape the home in a car and as they did so, Garrett fired the shot gun at them. The wife told deputies that Garrett was out of control, depressed and suicidal. The wife was taken to the Haxtun...

  • Haxtun preschoolers make annual requests to the North Pole

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Santa, I have a present for you, it’s under my tree. You can get it when you bring my presents. For Christmas I want a Marshall toy and Owlet and a cowboy toy. See you soon Santa! Love, Bennett McCallum Dear Santa, I want a boat with a shark and two cars to go with it that can go on the boat. Have you ridden on the Polar Express? My friends said they did and the real Santa was there. Merry Christmas, Kyler Bishop Dear Santa, I want a car that is blue and a bear to drive. How are your reindeer? Merry Christmas, Kaden Preston Dear Santa, I...

  • Fleming preschoolers prepare for yearly visit from Santa Claus

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am five years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is turkey toy and dress up clothes. And I promise to leave out cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Katarina P.S. Please say hi to reindeer for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am four years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a toy car. And I promise to leave out cookies and milk for you. Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Calla P.S. Please say hi to...

  • Haxtun kindergarten class makes final pleas to Santa Claus

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Santa Claus, Please can I have a walking unicorn with a leash? I love you. Love from, Maddie Deering Dear Santa Claus, Please can I have an American girl doll? I will give you a gift. Love from, Kortlyn Carpenter Dear Santa, Please can I have a rubber band case? I love you! I can count to 100. Love from, Tyndle McConnell Dear Santa Claus, Please can I have a doll? My dog was naughty! Do your elves fly? Love from, Victoria Clark Dear Santa Claus, Please can I have a battle bot? Do your elves check on kids? I will leave you cookies. Love...

  • Haxtun's first graders ask for deliveries from North Pole

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Santa, I want to see the North Pole. Please bring me some toys. Adam and Ajay want presents too! Love, Evan Atchison Dear Santa, I want to know how the reindeer are doing? Can you please give me a Xbox? How do the reindeer fly? Love, Tripp Biesemeier Dear Santa, Can I please have a hoverboard and a doll? How do you make a sleigh? I love you! From, Lesley Benitez Dear Santa, Can I have a pet dog, please? Can I see you Santa? Can I pet Rudolph? I love you Santa! From, Sylvia Corbin Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a Star Wars Lego...

  • Kindergarteners at Fleming Schools promise good behavior

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? For Christmas I want a Nintendo switch and Star W Legos. From, Ryder Dear Santa, Do you like cookies? I want head phones for Christmas. I want Pokemon cards. I want LOL dolls. From, Delaney Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents. I want the Pokemon Carry Play set and Pokemon cards. Merry Christmas. From, Kolby Dear Santa, When do you pack your bag? For Christmas I want a painting kit and new jeans and shirts. From, Griffin Dear Santa, What are you doing? Merry Christmas! What is your favorite cookie? For...

  • Fleming's first graders anticipate visit from jolly St. Nick

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Santa, I need some rare coins for Chrismis. Can I have a rubber band gun? Can I have a dirt bike? Love, Luke Dear Santa, Thank you for presents. I miss you Santa. I want a remote control plane. Love, Mason Dear Santa, Thank you for my gifts. How are you doing? For Chris xmas this year I woud like a drone. Be safe. Love, Blake Dear Santa, Thank you for giving us gifts. How are you doing? How are the elves doing? Next for Christmas this year I would like a soccer ball. I would also a jolly Christmas for my family yay. I will leave out...

  • Haxtun second graders offer gift ideas

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I hope she is good. I was kinda bad but I promise I will be good. And I have been nice to my sister these past few weeks. And these are the gift thats I want. A PSVR, a grain cart, and a sprayer. I hope you have a great Christmas. Your friend, Jace Wernsman Dear Santa, Are you the only Santa or are there other Santas? I have been being good this year. I’ve been doing my bedtime routine. This year I would like an electric piano. How old are you? Also do you like to build snowman? Your friend, Rylie PS. I would a...

  • Fleming second graders write annual letters to Kris Kringle

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dear Santa, We don’t have a chimney but we have a magic key so you can get into our house. I would like a re car and battlebots. I will leave out some milk and cookies for you. Please don’t eat too much, I don’t want you to get a tummy ache. Stay warm and have a safe trip home. Love, Kaylev Dear Santa, Thank you for presents last year. I liked the Lol doll. For Christmas I want some girl Legos, a football, and a volleyball. Be careful to not slip on the roof. And do not eat too many cookie! Love, Monic Dear Santa, How have you been? I have...

  • Fuesz recognized at Junior World Finals

    Dec 23, 2020

    In spite of a knee injury, Cash Fuesz was recognized at the fifth annual Junior World Finals calf roping on Dec. 7. Historically, this event has taken place in Las Vegas, Nev., but was moved in 2020 to Ft. Worth, Texas. Fuesz spent nine months of the year traveling to various events to gain points. Cowboys with the most points earn the highest back number. Fuesz qualified in the number seven position in the 19 and under division. The top 35 point-earners represented 11 states: Texas, Oklahoma, K...

  • Cella Garrett

    Dec 23, 2020

    Cella Mary Garrett passed away on Oct. 27, 2020 in Haxtun at the age of 97. Cella was born on July 5, 1923 in Big Springs, Neb., to Floyd and Olive (Temple) Thrasher. She graduated from Big Springs High School at the age of 16. During World War 2, Cella worked in an electronics manufacturing plant in Ogallala, Neb. and moved to Haxtun following her marriage to Merle Dean "Diz" Garrett on March 23, 1946 in St. Francis, Kan. Cella worked at several locations in Haxtun including the Haxtun Departme...

  • Richard Fryrear

    Dec 23, 2020

    Richard "Dick" Fryrear passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 in Greeley at the age of 76. Richard "Dick" Fryrear was born in Haxtun on June 18, 1944 to Melvin and Mary (Thompson) Fryrear. He was the third child following his sisters Helen and Barbara. The Fryrears lived in the tight-knit community of Highland Center south of Haxtun. Dick attended the Highland Center Grade School. He often remarked that he received a great education there because the information was repeated for each class and, in...

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