What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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Dear Santa, What do the raindeer eat? Can I have L.O.L. Campset and a Godu Go Flumengo? Merry Christmas! From Sadie Holcomb Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I want three elf toys ples. Merry Christmas Santa. Frum, Ben Henry Dear Santa, How cold is the North Pole? Can I ples have a Roblox ceracter? Merry Christmas Santa. From, Carly Quigley Dear Santa, How cold is the North Pole? Can I have a tutu and a leotard also, a truck and traler ples? Merry Christmas. From, Amber Edwards Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Can I ples have a pupee. I hope...
Dear Santa, Hi Santa how are you doing? Would you get me a Ps5 grand theft auto game and a dog? I would love that. Can you wake me up so I can see you? I will put cookies out for you. Your Friend, Kye Dear Santa, How are you and the elves? Could you plese bring me a computer and Christmas shirts and warm pants. I want a cool keyboard for my big brther? Your Friend, Wesley Dear Santa, Haw are you and the Elves? I hope I get to see you. I have been good. I want a transformer game and I want a race car With three power boosters. I will give you...
Dear Santa, How long does it take to wrap all the presents? How do you travel the whole world? Santa I wodld like Amarican girl doll closes. I did’nt touch Peperment and I did’nt break anything this year. Your Friend, Victoria Dear Santa, How long do you sleep? How old are you? I read books to Enzo! Can I have a toy T-rex that spits out cars, please? Your Friend, Kenny Dear Santa, Is your work shop underground or in a iceberg? Can I get a mediem size snorlax and a mediem size Pikachu if I’m good. I turned the water on for my sister and I helped...
Dear Santa, How have you been? How do you get to everyones house in one night? Have you been taking care of your elfs and reindeer? Is Mrs. Claus making cookies? I am going to leave carrots and cookies for you and your reindeer? Have you been taking care of your sleigh? Remember to drive your sleigh safeley. For Christmas I want an RC car and a sled. Sincerecly, Travis Dear Santa, My name is Grayson. How have you been? Are you taking good care of the elf? I will leave cowboy cookies and milk so your belly is full for Christmas. I want a swich a...
DRIFTS as high as some kids stand made perfect forts. Tasha Hickey and her kids, Kolby, Kinley and Kolt dug a fort in a drift at their home in Fleming over the weekend. A winter blizzard hit northeast Colorado hard last week and once the wind stop blowing many were out clearing walks and enjoying the snow over the weekend....
HAXTUN AND FLEMING students had four snow days, extending the holiday break by an extra week. Above, Tyson Bazan uses his time off of school to build a snowman in his yard in Haxtun....
Need a jump start to get your 2023 headed in a healthier direction? If so, the “A Healthier Weigh” program, sponsored by Colorado State University Golden Plains Area Extension, may be what you are looking for. This program has been revamped from past years allowing for a fun, supportive environment with online educational lessons, step competition, online discussion group, wellness challenges, face to face learning session and an activity competition across multiple counties. The focus of this health and fitness program is to increase act...
The New Year is quickly approaching. A new year, for many, means new goals to strive towards. Set yourself up for success by implementing a plan to help you reach your targets. Haxtun Health offers the tools to get you to where you want to be in your health journey. The Haxtun Health Specialty Clinic is sponsoring a free community-wide Weight Loss Class beginning on Jan. 24 with six installments spanning seven weeks. Registered Dietitian, Haley Edwards, will be leading the class, eager to share her abundance of knowledge about what healthy eati...
HAXTUN FFA Chapter recently sent sophomore members and officer team to the District 16 Leadership Conference. Sophomores attended leadership workshops, one of which was hosted by Haxtun members Grace Gibson and Brock Miller, while junior and senior officers attended separate presentations on agriculture....
The Haxtun Public Library recently received a Certificate of AspenCat Awesomeness. AspenCat is a union-catalog, integrated library system running on open source software managed by Colorado Library Consortium. The Haxtun Public Library and new Librarian Carolyn Davis received the award for efforts in adding new patrons. Davis took over efforts at the local library in July and has since grown the patron data base as well as implemented new story time hours for youth. In addition to new events at the Library, Davis has also brought back...
Ag lender Premier Farm Credit recently announced the addition of Ty Groshans as a Loan Officer. "Ty will be a great asset to our lending team and we're proud to have him join us," said Steve Kaiser, Chief Lending Officer. "He brings agricultural marketing experience from his time working in the cattle industry. He has a passion for customer service and enjoys working with people. His background will serve him well in his new role as a Loan Officer. Ty graduated from Otis High School before obtai...
Christine Daugherty, Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Northeast BOCES, was recently awarded the Special Advocate of the Year by the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented at the annual CAGT Conference. The Special Advocate of the Year was developed by CAGT to recognize professionals within gifted education who are exemplary in their support of teachers, administrators, resource staff and others in their work with gifted learners. In addition, these professionals advocate for the needs...
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 -...
This year, the Haxtun FFA Chapter had the opportunity to send 14 members to FFA's National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Members left on Oct. 24 and returned home on Oct. 30. The group spent all seven days traveling, attending conventions, and exploring the city. Day one began with a 7:30 a.m. departure from Holyoke. Their first stop of the day included touring the greenhouses and goat and sheep facilities at Kansas State University. The group hopped back on the bus and traveled a few more...
HAXTUN UNITED METHODIST God Squad youth group members recently packed boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The boxes contain school supplies, personal care items and toys. The group also included personal notes of friendship to the child who will receive the box. National collection week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 14-21. Since 1993, more than 198 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have received a shoebox gift. God Squad members who recently packed boxes are...
On Sunday, Oct. 23, the Haxtun United Methodist Church congregation, led by Pastor Jeri Soens, held a dedication service commemorating the completion of a six-year project replacing the seven arched exterior memorial windows with designs in stained glass. The original windows, six of which had been given by church families in honor of children or fallen veterans from World War II, were previously painted designs based on scriptural references chosen by the separate families, all of which were pa...
Haxtun FFA started their year off by bringing back the beloved Kickoff BBQ/Lock-in held on Monday, Sept. 18, the start of homecoming week. All members and their families were invited to join the chapter in eating a meal including burgers, hotdogs and a variety of sides and desserts provided by members. As the night went on, families trickled out, leaving members to stay and enjoy the evening. The officer team put together various games including mat ball, dodgeball, a corn hole tournament, an...
The Northeast Colorado Health Department is currently conducting a Community Health Assessment that will direct our services focus for the next five years. This two-part assessment analyzes a number of community health indicators including risk factors, quality of life, mortality, morbidity, community assets and social determinants of health and health inequity. In addition, information will be gathered on how effectively the public health system provides essential services. The data from this Community Health Assessment will inform decision-ma...
It’s that time of year when the county assessors and treasurers are working on the 2023 tax rolls for their counties. The tax roll includes an assessment on irrigated acres from the Republican River Water Conservation District. The RRWCD assessments fund the district’s ongoing Compact Compliance efforts. In the past, the assessment was $14.50 per irrigated acre. Acres irrigated in the 2022 calendar year will be assessed $30 per acre on the upcoming tax roll. In 2016, the Republican River Compact Administration, consisting of the State Eng...
Interested in feeling better today and staying healthy for the future? In current times, once people reach age 65, they can expect to live another 19 years with approximately 66 percent of that time in good health. In addition, they can expect the greatest amount of free time in history, so it’s wise to be thinking about means to engage in ongoing and positive ways to make the most of longevity. Join the Aging Mastery Program — an opportunity to become informed, encouraged and empowered to make and maintain small, effective changes to live a h...
The dementia journey can feel hopeless, chaotic and exhausting … unless caregivers have the tools that bring hope, predictability, lower stress and well-being for everyone on the journey. Learn how hope and beauty can be enjoyed on the journey, get a glimpse into the evidence-based DAWN Method approach to caregiving and understand next steps in learning more about dementia care by attending “Gifts of Dementia: Understanding Strength-Based Care” sponsored by Colorado State University Extension. Dementia refers to a syndrome where cognitive funct...
Local Agricultural Lender Premier Farm Credit announced that Appraiser, Ryan Lebsack has been awarded the Accredited Rural Appraiser designation. Lebsack earned the ARA designation by meeting stringent requirements in experience and education, in addition to passing a rigorous written examination and abiding by the Society's Code of Ethics. He joins a select 45 percent of the ASFMRA membership who have received the accredited status and currently maintain it through the ASFMRA continuing...
Kirk and Kaitlin Hiller, Haxtun, announce the birth of their son, Colton Martin Hiller, on Sept. 12, 2022 at Sterling Regional Med Center. Colton weighed nine pounds, two ounces and measured 20 and a half inches at birth. Grandparents are Dennis and Marsha Hagemeyer, Haxtun, and Rita Hiller, Loveland. Great-grandparents are Dick and Jeannie Potter, Loveland. Big sister, Hallie, welcomed Colton home....
Crowds drew in large amounts on Haxtun’s main street for the annual street games at the 101st Corn Festival on Sept. 24. The day’s popular event brings kids and adults of all ages together for an afternoon of fun. Results from this year’s games are as follows: Three-legged race Father/daughter Three and four year olds: Jaxy and Cole Fix, first, Clara and Jack Dennis, second. Five and six year olds: Harlow and Tim Konecky, first, Tavi and Cody Brady, second, Amber and Ross Edwards, third. Seven to 10 year olds: Heat one: Allison and Jeff Plumb...
