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Whether rodeo is your way of life or you are just interested in trying a rodeo event, Rodeo Bible Camp is a great opportunity for area youth. Platte Valley RBC is excited to host our 17th annual camp on June 7-10 at Phillips County Fairgrounds in Holyoke. This year’s theme is L. I. F. E. (Live Initially for Eternity) in honor of past staff member, Bryan Kroeger. Kroeger served as a spiritual team leader during 2008, 2009 and then remained as a spiritual advisor to the board and the camp director. This year’s camp verse is one that Bryan liv...
THE FLEMING Library Association recently awarded two future graduates with scholarships. Scholarship recipients are pictured above, Jaime Nab and Alaina Schliesser....
FHS PROM King Nolan Japp and Queen Lexi Schaefer were crowned at Fleming's 2023 Junior-Senior Prom on Saturday, April 22 at Sky Ranch Golf and Grill. Prom royalty is voted on by the student body at Fleming High School....
KING Jake Tori and Queen Destanie Engle were crowned at Haxtun's 2023 Junior-Senior Prom on Saturday, April 22. Prom court is voted on by the student body at Haxtun High School....
It is time for the stock dogs to take center stage again in Yuma County. The third annual Heartstrong Cattle Dog Classic will be April 28-30, at Ronda Pletcher’s ranch located at 31228 County Road M, southeast of Yuma. The event starts Friday at 11 a.m. with the horseback trial. There will be two divisions, an open division of handlers who have trialed before, and a ranch division for local ranchers who use their dog in their day-to-day ranching operation. The on-foot portion of the trial will start Saturday morning and run throughout the d...
The Haxtun FBLA Chapter had a very successful State Leadership Conference. State was held on April 5-7 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Forty-five members competed at the conference. Haxtun club members were given the opportunities to enjoy their time at the pool, exploring the hotel, attending workshops and most importantly competing in various competitive events. Some of the favorite workshops included a presentation by the FBLA National President and a presentation by Tanley...
The County Assessor reminds all persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $52,000 per owner, per county, are required to report the personal property to the county assessor. The deadline for filing a Personal Property Declaration Schedule is April 17. Failure to declare your personal property each year by the deadline will result in the assessor valuing your property using the "best information available" and attaching a penalty to your tax bill. Taxable personal property...
It may come as no surprise, human beings are wired for connection and that can lead to a healthy life, more resilience and better mental health. Looking out for one another and being ready, willing and able to support neighbors, coworkers and loved ones who may be experiencing a mental health need and even possibly thoughts of suicide is essential. Having a strong support system of trusted adults and trusted resources is incredibly life preserving. Here are some guiding tips for coming along side an individual in need of support: • Utilizing p...
It’s not often that The New York Times visits eastern Colorado. However, a few months ago, it happened. Journalists were interested in learning what communities around the country are doing to address mental and emotional health. They stumbled upon the COMET Program. COMET, Changing our Mental and Emotional Trajectory, was developed by people living in eastern Colorado for rural community members. The program offers a conversational guide to talk with others when you are concerned about someone else’s mental and emotional well-being – befor...
This educational travel opportunity will offer 2023-24, ninth through 12th grade high school students, the chance of a lifetime to see our nation's capital. Washington DC offers rich and immense history. Travel brings curriculum to life while teaching lessons that students will need throughout their lives. As an eighth grader in 1995, Haxtun High School teacher Holly Kelley was fortunate to take almost this identical trip. “My goal is to give this opportunity back to students. Looking back almost 30 years, I realize this is a o...
On March 29-31 Haxtun FCCLA students attended the Northeastern Plains District Career and Leadership Conference. This conference was led by district officers and advisers from Haxtun, Holyoke, Yuma, Akron, Merino, Sterling and Wray. The District chose to put on it's own conference due to too many conflicts with Easter weekend and State FBLA being at the same time. Highlights of the conference included keynote Adam Carriker, former Nebraska Husker and eight years in the NFL playing for the...
Aarian D. Wisdom celebrated his first birthday on March 30, 2023. He is the son of Myranda Wisdom, Fleming. Grandparents are Gary and Lori Wisdom, Fleming. Great-grandmother is Bonnie West, Sidney, Neb....
The Haxtun American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a Patriotic Quilt contest to honor veterans and provide support to wounded military personal. Operation First Response needs Cot Quilts for backpacks to provide to the wounded when they arrive at the hospital with no personal belongings. Larger quilts are delivered to medical facilities in the States. Contest requirements: quilts must be entered a the Phillips County Fair at the Event Center on Wednesday, July 26 from 1-6 p.m.; sizes allowed include 45x45, 36x36 and 70x70; must be red, white...
During these times of increased rates for our utilities, come and join us to learn more about watering and designing your landscape to utilize water more efficiently. The water conservation program will be held on April 8 in Yuma at the Orphanage from 10 a.m. to noon. If you cannot make that date, then come April 22 and join us at the WRAC from 10 a.m. to noon. Brunch is included at both program sessions. Have you heard about the seven principles of water wise gardening? Come learn about some of the simple changes you could incorporate into you...
Northeast Colorado has a significant population of people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. These conditions reduce quality of life and life expectancy and increase health care costs. Our eating habits contribute to all of these things. Recently, we’ve all seen the rise in prices for all types of commodities, but unlike a new TV, you can’t really avoid buying food. During the latest Northeast Colorado Health Department Community Health Assessment, the single most-reported reason for not eating healthy food was cost. Cookin...
The Don Fix Memorial Scholarship is available to the graduates of Holyoke and Haxtun High Schools. It is also available for eligible students already attending colleges or trade schools. The scholarship requirements are a 2.50 grade point average and in good standing with the school. It is renewable and will be paid directly to the school. Applications can be obtained by email at [email protected]. Applications should be completed and returned to the same email address. The deadline is April 15. Scholarship winners will be...
As always, National FFA Week was extra busy for the Haxtun FFA Chapter. There was a long list of activities planned for the week, Feb. 21-24. On Tuesday, the Chapter held the annual petting zoo. Classes preschool through sixth grade came and a few local daycares came as well. Members had the usual set of animals including horses, a steer, bottle calves, goats(kids), lambs, a pig, a chicken and of course Mr. Jeff Plumb's dog, Bella. As elementary students came through, members gave their teachers...
Every year the Jolly Dozen Family and Community Education group in Phillips County hosts an essay and artwork contest for fourth grade students in Haxtun and Holyoke. The theme of this year's contest is caring, one of the six pillars of character. Students are required to write an essay on the topic and create a hand-drawn picture. The FCE nationwide contest provides opportunity for students to improve literacy skills and develop ethical values. This year, Holyoke's Taisley Rosane won first...
HENRY AND NOLAN FRANK recently reached their goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Henry and Nolan are the sons of Erin and Brian Frank, Haxtun....
Colorado State University Extension and the Colorado Certified Crop Advisors are announcing the second Crops Input Conference; the date is Friday, March 10. Location is both via Zoom connection and in-person at the DeSoto Building located in Sterling. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. and will continue until approximately 4:45 p.m. Seven Certified Crop Advisor credits will be offered for attendance in categories of Nutrient Management, Soil and Water, Pest Management and Crop Management. Speakers and topics will include: Adam Osterholzer, CSU...
Farm and ranch families are accustomed to dealing with challenging times and 2023 is shaping up to be very demanding. Inflation will not only affect household budgets it will also result in rising farm and ranch input prices. Higher input costs coupled with softening commodity prices will result in razor thin profit margins being squeezed further. The uncertainty surrounding input and commodity prices and yields combined with inflation rates not seen in more than 40 years could result in unusual levels of stress for farm/ranch families in...
The March 15 deadline for farmers to make their ARC/PLC decisions for the 2023 crop year is fast approaching. In an effort to provide growers with the most up to date information needed to make this important decision, Colorado State University Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency have teamed up to conduct a Farm Bill Decisions webinar. The webinar was held Tuesday, Feb. 7. Topics addressed were: the mechanics of ARC/PLC and the limitations of ARC for fruit and vegetable producers, the payment outlook...
Northeast Colorado BOCES, in conjunction with Haxtun School District, will be offering free developmental screening to children ages three through five, children who will not attend kindergarten next year and turned three by January 2023. The screen will briefly evaluate the areas of language, gross and fine motor, pre-academic development, hearing and other medical needs. All parents with preschool-aged children are encouraged to participate in this screening. Children living in the Haxtun area can be screened on Monday, March 6 from 9-11:30...
Northeast Colorado BOCES, in conjunction with Fleming Schools, will be offering free developmental screening to children ages three through five, children who will not attend kindergarten next year and turned three by January 2023. The screen will briefly evaluate the areas of language, gross and fine motor, pre-academic development, hearing and other medical needs. All parents with preschool-aged children are encouraged to participate in this screening. Children living in the Fleming area can be screened on Monday, March 6 from 1-3:30 p.m. in...
Phillips County, along with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, is attempting to utilize the Holyoke airport as a water refill station for Single Engine Air Tankers in the event of a large fire requiring State assistance. In order to accomplish this, volunteers are needed to attend a half day training and be willing to be contacted in the event the State is providing aircraft to assist with a local fire. Volunteers would be asked to respond to the airport and assist with filling aircraft with water. The SEAT reload training is...
