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After more than 60 years of service, the Northeast Colorado Bookmobile Services will quietly fade into the pages of history. The mobile library has made its final rounds to area communities and finding homes for the immense collection of books will be no small undertaking. Plans are being made now for multiple books sales throughout the summer, donations to organizations, recycling events, give-a-ways and more. The Bookmobile has been providing library benefits, including mobile library services to six counties in northeast Colorado and will...
COMET™ (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) Training recognizes our rural values of neighbor helping neighbor and communities being their own best resource — especially when concerned about another’s emotional and mental well-being. A virtual COMET Training will be held on May 13 from 9:30-11 a.m. via Zoom. Attendees will learn a conversational guide and the importance of being “the other person;” practice the COMET intervening questions; and plan how they will use COMET to engage in conversations about another’s well-being....
Politics, COVID-19 and life itself have created ongoing stress for most of us. While each person’s situation is unique, many are facing similar worries and challenges. We still don’t know exactly what to expect as we move forward, but there is hope of a better future. Managing our expectations and allowing for flexibility continues to be important. Often we have expectations of ourselves and others. Give yourself and others grace. Our plans may need to be modified to ensure they are realistic and achievable. We cannot always control what hap...
On Wednesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. the Haxtun Future Business Leaders of American Chapter held the 2020-21 banquet at the Community Center. The banquet consisted of awarding academic letters, district and State achievements and Red Cross Scholarships for seniors Tanley Andersen, Bella Tori and Alex Luna. After awards were given out, new officers for the 2021-22 school year were inducted: Azariah Calderon, President, Aly Lock, Vice President, Ella Coffin, Secretary, Grace Gibson, Treasurer, Allie...
Haxtun Chapter of Future Career and Community Leaders of America held an end-of-year recognition ceremony on Thursday, April 29 at the Haxtun Community Center. It had been two years since the last end of the year recognition program. This year members were unable to attend anything in person per the State requirements of all CTE. The State conference was held virtually this month and FCCLA members were able to watch parts of it in the classroom. Student members have persevered throughout this...
One of our founding fathers, Ben Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This is true for land owner/producers as well. The success of a land owner/producer can be greatly improved with a conservation plan. A conservation plan is a roadmap to achieving your goals and objectives and remember, a goal without a plan is just a wish. Whatever your conservation objective and resource concerns are, the Natural Resources Conservation Service can develop a custom conservation plan to meet your goals. The NRCS uses a nin...
Are you thinking about getting a COVID-19 vaccination? In making your decision, it is important to gather all of the information needed and weigh the benefits versus the risks. We currently have three COVID-19 vaccines that have all gone through the same trials as other vaccines and are approved for use by the FDA through an Emergency Use Authorization. As it does with all vaccines, the FDA continues to monitor these vaccines ongoing and if concerns arise, they take steps to assess the continued safety of the vaccines. An example of this is...
Phillips County Assessor Doug Kamery reports, in early May 2021, Phillips County real property owners will receive a 2021 Notice of Valuation. This document is the result of a countywide reappraisal and reflects changes in market values over a two-year period. The values on these notices will reflect what the property owners value will be for the 2021-2022 tax years. Under Colorado law, County Assessor’s offices throughout the State conduct a complete reassessment of all properties in their county every two years. As a result, property tax a...
Quentin "Bud" Biesemeier was recently honored by Lions Club International with an "Old Monarch" award for 55 years of community service through his membership in the Haxtun Lions Club. Biesemeier joined the Haxtun Lions Club in February 1966. He served as President of the club in 1970-71. He has been an active member throughout his long Lions career, serving as chairman of several committees and was always a faithful worker at all Lions functions. He was recognized by Lions Club International...
The Haxtun High School FBLA Chapter virtually attended the Colorado FBLA State Leadership Experience on April 18-20. Chapter members and family gathered together at the high school to watch the opening and closing ceremonies. The Haxtun FBLA Chapter received the PEAK V award under K'lyn Bornhoft and Taylor Schram's completion, one BAA leader award for Tanley Andersen and one CSA service award for Azariah Calderon. There were seven separate projects that qualified to compete at the National...
Michelle Patterson, Director of Special Education, at Northeast Colorado BOCES, has been chosen by the faculty at the University of Northern Colorado to be recognized as a College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Scholar. Only a very small percentage of the students receive this distinction each year based upon their academic achievement, research involvement, leadership and potential for success in their discipline. Patterson was recognized at the Honors Convocation ceremony, which was...
There is nothing like seeing new wheat varieties growing in the field and attending a wheat variety tour in person. Colorado Wheat Field Days let farmers see new and traditional varieties side-by-side in our variety trial plots. Dr. Jerry Johnson, a seasoned veteran of crop variety testing, leads off with a short introduction and selection information before our new Colorado State University wheat breeder, Dr. Esten Mason, discusses the pros and cons of the varieties in each of ten dryland locations and one irrigated trial. Brad Erker,...
The Haxtun FFA Chapter held their annual Oyster Fry on Monday 29. The Oyster Fry is a time for the Chapter to thank member auction buyers for their continued support. This is also a time for members to meet with their buyers and talk to them about work. It is usually held in October but had to be postponed. The meal consisted of rocky mountain oysters, chicken tenders, beans, salad, cherry dessert and peach cobbler....
FLEMING HIGH School crowned this year's king and queen during Prom festivities on Saturday, April 10. Seniors Chris Goss and Ana Resendiz were chosen by the student body as king and queen. The event was held at St. Peter's Catholic Church....
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 responsibility, 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 Victoria Baeza won fi...
Suicide is a challenging topic to discuss. Having the knowledge and experience to discuss suicide aids in the process of helping someone who is actively in distress. Centennial Mental Health Center offers a variety of suicide prevention and mental health awareness programs that teach participants how to discuss suicide and the steps to take if they are concerned about a friend, loved one or coworker. QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training teaches a simple three step plan to follow when an individual wants to help someone...
The Nebraska Extension Beef Team plans to host a webinar series to help cattle producers plan for and manage during drought. A free webinar will be held each Tuesday at 7 p.m. The series started the first week of March, but the past webinars are recorded and can be found here: https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch-webinar-series. You can register for upcoming sessions at the same website. March 2: Preparing to make decisions during a drought Dr. Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Parsons will discuss decision making and the importance of...
HAXTUN HEALTH Extended Care Unit residents (l-r), Vickie Haworth, Joyce McCallum, Bud Biesemeier and Mary Ellen Koch all took part in St. Patrick's Day celebrations with a party. Residents played games, had refreshments and sang Irish songs. ECU residents Judy Bass and Tom Walz also attended the party but are not pictured....
Renee Cheramy, Garden City, Kan., announces the graduation of her daughter Alicia Blankenship from Southwestern College of Santa Fe, N.M. Blankenship now holds a Master of Arts degree in Art Therapy/Counseling. Blankenship, a 2007 graduate of Fleming High School, earned her Associate Degree in 2009 while attending McCook Community College on a volleyball scholarship. She obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts-Painting, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fort Hays State University in 2013....
There are now three vaccines available with FDA Emergency Use Authorization and soon all adults over 18 will have the opportunity to be vaccinated. Now is the time to become more educated on these vaccines, the possible side effects and why this is all good news for our immune system and our community as a whole. The fastest way to end the pandemic and get back to some sense of a normal life, is attaining herd immunity. Herd immunity will be achieved when a significant portion of the population becomes immune to COVID-19 and lowers the risk of...
The Don Fix Memorial Scholarship is available for the graduates of Haxtun and Holyoke 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 requesting them at [email protected]. Applications should be completed and returned to the same email address. Deadline for applications is April 15....
Kellogg-Ewing-Leavitt Insurance Agency recently announced they have merged with CIA-Leavitt Insurance. Both agencies are Leavitt Group partners and are part of a network of insurance brokers whose collective strength allows members to provide national resources to their clients. “We are excited to join with CIA-Leavitt,” said Doug Stumpf, Kellogg-Ewing-Leavitt Co-Owner. “Our team now has extended resources to design insurance plans that support the objectives of our clients’ businesses. We will continue to provide superb client service, local o...
Craig Tori, employee of Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment, Inc., recently passed the NAFED Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System exams. By passing this exam Tori has demonstrated superior knowledge of hazards inherent in different occupancies and the ability to apply codes, understand regulations, manufacture requirements and standards regarding kitchen hood systems. Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment, Inc. has over 30 employees serving clients in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and South Dakota. The company provides and installs fire alarm,...
DANA CHINTALA, pictured above with daughters Megan Chintala and Whitney Chintala and wife Lisa Chintala, was recognized in a brief ceremony on Saturday during the Fleming versus Sedgwick County basketball games for his contributions as a basketball official. Official Kevin Fergus presented Chintala with the National High School Officials Association Outstanding Contributions plaque that evening. Chintala has served has served as a high school official for 26 years. During his presentation,...
Northeast Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services, 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 turn three by January 2022. 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...
