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The Poppy Lady The red poppy, or Remembrance Poppy, has been a symbol of lives lost to war since World War I, 1914-1918. Just how did the red poppy come to be such an important symbol that many of us wear on Poppy Day and Memorial Day. It all started with a poem. In 1915, Lieutenant Colonel John McRae, a Canadian surgeon, saw bright red poppies blooming on the fields where so many soldiers had lost their lives and was inspired to write the poem, “In Flanders Fields.” Moina Michael, who took a leave of absence from her teaching career to sere ov...
As the 2021-22 school year winds down, Haxtun High School honored students with an awards ceremony last week. Below is a list of academic awards handed out by faculty and staff: Isaac Andersen: Perfect Attendance, Mr. HHS, Principal's Honor Roll, The Neuron Award. Emily Anderson: Certificate of Achievements in World Studies, Superintendent's Honor Roll, Outstanding Algebra 1, Letterman Chenille. David Avery: Principal's Honor Roll. Fallon Bamford: Certificate of Achievement in World History....
The Garden of the Dawgs greenhouse build project began with Haxtun Junior High students in October. With advice from many valuable sources, the students used repurposed and donated materials for construction, completing it in February. In addition to the plants, students came up with garden projects to build and sell including bird baths, elevated beds, birdhouses, fairy jars and wash tables. Students were also responsible for all communications and grant writing for every stage and aspect....
Fleming High School recently announced that Zoey Vandenbark has earned a place in the Daniels Scholarship Program. Vandenbark was among 240 students across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming who were selected as 2022 Daniels Scholars. The complete list is available at: www.DanielsFund.org/2022DanielsScholars. Vandenbark will gradute from Fleming High School in May. She plans to attend Metro State University in Denver to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. "I plan to pursue a...
American Legion Auxiliary units in all 50 states host ALA Girls State, a week of learning focused on responsible citizenship, leadership and love for God and country. Female high school students who have completed their junior year are competitively selected and sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary units for this program where they learn about the political process by electing officials for all levels of state government and actively running a mock government. The girls are assigned to mock cities and either the Federalist Party or...
FRAN GILLILAND, seated in front, was recently recognized as a Golden Girl by P.E.O. Chapter BX in Haxtun. Her long-time membership was celebrated with fellow chapter members, also pictured, Connie Waite, Nora Hofmeister, Marie Tamasy, Joyce Barkey, Gay McDaniel, Diane Fryrear and Nancy Dee. Also attending was Gilliland's daughter, Cindy Johnson....
The Baby Bear Hugs Board of Directors recently announced that Jennifer Deam will become the Executive Director for Baby Bear Hugs upon the retirement of Ruth Seedorf. Deam has been a long-time advocate for children and families and has 15 years of nonprofit experience. She has been active at the State level on the Colorado Home Visitation Coalition and CDPHE Oral Health Project Design Team. She serves as Board Chair for the Early Childhood Council and is on the board for Rural Communities...
Ben and Casey Stephenson, Haxtun, announce the birth of their daughter, Noa Josephine Stephenson on Feb. 8, 2022 at UC Health in Highlands Ranch. Noa weighed five pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 inches at birth. Grandmothers are Rose-Anne Raimondi, Haxtun, and Diane Stephenson, Kansas City, Kan. Great-grandparents are Michael and Josephine Raimondi, Haxtun. Big brother Titus, age 4, is tickled pink to have a baby sister....
April is National Donate Life Month, a national observance highlighting the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. Each year Phillips County shows their support by sharing resources and posting information on donation in the driver license office. This year, Phillips County is joining five hospitals and three driver license offices in counties across the State in raising the Donate Life flag at the Phillips County Courthouse to honor organ and tissue donors and recipients from our community, raise awareness and acknowledge the support of...
Do you keep a rain gauge and check it regularly? Does it seem that the drought monitor doesn’t see the droughts you experience? If so, you may be interested in participating in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network or CoCoRaHS. Who uses CoCoRaHS data? CoCoRaHS is not just a fun activity. The reports are used by many agencies and weather scientists. The National Weather Service looks at reports to track storms and their variability. Reports also help inform the United States Drought Monitor creators. Weather modelers compare r...
Colorado State University Crops Testing recently announced details for the 2022 Wheat Field Days. These days are made possible by farmer-cooperators, seed company and industry partners and colleagues from the CSU College of Agriculture and Agriculture Experiment Station, CSU Extension, Colorado Wheat and the United States Department of Agriculture-ARS. CSU has a set of public and private wheat varieties to show off in field trials and characteristics of these varieties will be shared at each field day. CSU faculty and experts will share the...
On April 1 First Friday at First Presbyterian will present vocalist John Chapdelaine. The concert is from 12:05 to 12:35 p.m. at the church at South Fourth and Ash streets and it is free and open to the public. It will be performed both in person and on facebook.com/FPC.Sterling. Viewers don’t have to belong to Facebook to access this performance and it will stay up and be viewable after the performance. Although Chapdelaine enjoys singing all types of music, it is the Easter season, so he will present a program containing contemporary C...
The Don Fix Memorial Scholarship is available for the graduates of Haxtun and Holyoke high schools. It is also available for students already in college or trade schools. The scholarship requirements are a 2.50 grade point average and in good standing with their school. It is renewable and will be paid directly to the school. Applications can be obtained by requesting them at [email protected]. Applications should be completed and returned to the same email address. Deadline for applications is April 10. Scholarship winners...
Brittyn Kay Salyards Dalton and Rylie Salyards, Iliff, announce the birth of their daughter, Brittyn Kay Salyards, on March 12, 2022 at Sterling Regional Medical Center. Brittyn weighed seven pounds, three ounces and measured 18 and a half inches at birth. Grandparents are Dave and Lona Salyards, Haxtun, and Mat and Wendy Lewis, Iliff. Great-grandparents are Shirley Salyards, Haxtun, Bonnie Amen, Iliff, and Les and Elaine Lewis, Sterling. Great-great-grandfather is Walter Amen,...
Barett Ham Braden and Brianne Ham, Haxtun, announce the birth of their son, Barett Oliver Ham, on Dec. 21, 2021 at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver. Barett weighed six pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 and a half inches at birth. Grandparents are Brian and Sandy Ham, Haxtun, and Russ and Kim Sprague, Holyoke. Siblings, Rylie and Nolan, welcomed Barett home after his extended hospital stay....
Haxtun Health is launching their second Diabetes and Weight Loss Class beginning Monday, March 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Haxtun Community Center. This six-week, interactive course includes sessions on the following dates: March 28, April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26 and May 3. This is a free class sponsored by the Haxtun Health Specialty Clinic. Spots are limited but those interested in joining the class should call KrisAnna Teel at (970) 774-6123. The deadline to sign up is March 24....
The new Director of Colorado Department of Veterans Affairs, David Callahan, has been making a statewide tours to visit each of his county Veteran service officers. Last week, Callahan met with Jeremy Kilpatrick, Veteran Service Officer for Phillips County, at his office in the future Innovation Centre in Haxtun. The two discussed many of the issues facing rural veterans including the limitations of access to VA facilities and the Community Care Network, medical claims issues and questions in...
Are you interested in knowing how much compensation you would receive if you choose to voluntarily retire your irrigation well? The Republican River Water Conservation District can help. The RRWCD offers two water conservation programs to well owners throughout the Basin — CREP and EQIP. You start by applying for an Environmental Quality Incentive Program contract through your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office. The NRCS offices in each county accept applications throughout the year, however program sign-up deadlines occur a...
Larry Kennedy, Pinedale, Ariz., and Joy Schafer, Holyoke, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Larry is retired from the Marine Corps and Continental Airlines as a pilot while Joy has retired from various local projects, including being Phillips County 4-H Program Coordinator, volunteering with the mobile food pantry and writing Pocketful of Rye for The Haxtun-Fleming Herald for 15 years. An April 13 wedding is being planned at First Baptist Church of Holyoke....
Students Taking Action with Recognition events day was held at Merino High School on March 3. Haxtun FCCLA members attended, judged and presented projects while at the event. STAR events are competitive events in which members present and are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation. STAR events allow students to present individually or as a team. There are more than 30 STAR Events students can choose from, all of...
EMPORIUM BREWING COMPANY owners Greg and Sara Fetzer talk to Haxtun High School students during a career fair recently hosted by the Future Business Leaders of America. Businesses set up inside the high school gym and high school students took time to learn and listen from each business booth throughout the morning. Greg Fetzer, a Haxtun High School graduate, opened the Emporium Brewing Company along with his business partners several years ago in Denver at the corner of Tennyson and 42nd...
Donald Lock and Beverly Roelle were married on Feb. 12, 1972 in Peetz at the Sacred Heart Church. Their children include Melisa and Jay Goddard, Andrea and Tony Ertle, Brian and Michelle Lock and Krystal and J.D. Stone. Grandchildren include Peyten, Tate and Avery Goddard, Anna, Lizzy and Abby Ertle, Aly, Carter and Kaylee Lock and Olivia and Grace Stone. The Locks will be honored at an open house celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Haxtun...
Northeast Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services, in conjunction with the Haxtun School District, will be offering free developmental screening to children ages three through five, children who will not attend Kindergarten next year and turns 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...
Northeast Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services, in conjunction with the Fleming School District, will be offering free developmental screening to children ages three through five, children who will not attend Kindergarten next year and turns 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...
Local ag-lending cooperative Premier Farm Credit has announced that they will mail $5.5 million in Cash Patronage Dividend checks to their member-owners in early 2022. “Getting a Cash Patronage Dividend check shows that the borrowers of Premier Farm Credit are part-owners of a business that’s working for them,” said Becky Lenz, Board Chair. “$5.5 million dollars is a significant amount and demonstrates the Board of Directors’ ongoing commitment to supporting the member-owners of this lending cooperative — in good times and bad.” This year’s s...
