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It’s been seven years since Holyoke hosted a Babe Ruth regional baseball tournament, but preparations have been going on since the start of the year for the upcoming tournament. Qualifying tournaments will be held in Colorado, Kansas and Missouri to determine which teams will be in Holyoke July 27-30 as part of the Midwest Plains Regional. The Buckley Bombers, historically made up of players from Yuma, Wray, Haxtun, Sedgwick County and Holyoke, as well as Chappell, Neb., automatically qualifies for the tournament. Organizer Tom Bennett said t...
The Republican River Water Conservation District achieved the first milestone of retiring 10,000 acres in an area in the Republican River Basin known as the South Fork Focus Zone. In 2016, the states of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska agreed the state of Colorado would retire 25,000 irrigated acres along the South Fork of the Republican River. The retirement of the irrigated acres in the specified area ensures Colorado continues compliance for the 1942 Compact signed by Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. The last milestone is the retirement of an...
Financial planning is one of the most important things someone can do to promote economic well-being. One avenue Colorado State University Extension takes is working with the fourth graders through the Piggy Bank Primer educational program from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Family and Consumer Science Extension agents across the nation promote Financial Literacy Awareness Month, which is Nationally recognized each year to raise public awareness of the importance of maintaining smart...
The 2023 A Healthier Weigh Challenge produced commendable results through winter storms for 31 people who completed the 12-week health, fitness and nutrition program. This marks the 17th year of the 12-week challenge. Stephanie Starkebaum, Colorado State University Extension agent, facilitated the program. Cash prizes were presented to winners in teams of four, pairs of two and individual divisions who met the program requirements in the following categories: Weight loss, Waist Circumference,...
Red Willow On Main and Tumbleweed Brewing & Wine Co. are celebrating their fifth anniversary in 2023. Opening in 2018, these two businesses have created a unique relationship; two businesses helping each other thrive and grow through a time of unprecedented challenges. It's time to celebrate and thank those responsible — the communities of Northeastern Colorado and surrounding areas! "We opened in 2018 with all the hopes and dreams of any new business. There are always growing pains, but we were soon hit with the COVID pandemic and all that e...
FLEMING's preschool class recently received their library cards. Preschoolers are pictured front row (l-r), Merik Vandenbark, Emmarie Nicolet, Lane Haynes, Emmett Lind, Bruce Overturf, Joseph Betley, Maddy Landry and Walter Lambrecht; back row (l-r), Connor Unrein, Ivyonna Monge, Baylor Bennerr, Reagan Schlenz, Annhalenia Welch, Daxton Ruff, Lucus Iseli and Keith Lowe....
Haxtun High School celebrated student’s academic achievements during the annual awards breakfast earlier this month. Below is a list of awards presented by high school staff: Corbin Andersen: Superintendent Honor Roll first semester, letter chenille, Outstanding Geometry Student, FBLA letter. Emily Anderson: Superintendent Honor Roll first semester, Student Council pin, FLBA letter. Fallon Bamford: Principal Honor Roll first semester. Mikayli Benson: Principal Honor Roll first semester, letter chenille, FCCLA pin, FBLA letter. Mason B...
HAXTUN Future Career and Consumer Leader of America 2023-24 officers are pictured (l-r), Olivia Stone, Treasurer; Tessa Gales, Secretary; Maggie Kilgour and Zoe Kurtzer, Co-Presidents; and Emma Henry, Vice President....
Colorado FFA State CDEs were held primarily at the Colorado State University campus on Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1. The Haxtun FFA chapter sent 26 to compete at the state competitions. Most of the group enjoyed a game of wiffle ball in the parking lot while the Flora Culture team competed on Saturday. On Saturday night, the group went out to eat at Torchy's Tacos. They spent their night at the hotel hanging out and studying for their events the next day. Most competitions happened...
Seventeen students in Mrs. Tricia Etl's fifth grade class presented their World Fair projects in Fleming last week. The annual project requires students to pick a country to feature at the World Fair and throughout the project students are required to research, prepare and present their project to fellow students in Fleming the day of the Fair. This year, Hank Stull chose Italy in part to his family's Italian background. In doing so, his presentation at the World Fair included many artifacts and...
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...
