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Haxtun High School recently announced honor roll students for the second semester of the 2020-21 school year. Students who earned a spot on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll with a grade point average of 3.8 to 4.0 are: Freshmen: LouAnn Buccelli, Cassidy Goddard, Brock Miller, Kaiden Schelling and Giana Swan. Sophomores: Brayden Clark, Kyle Fryrear, Michael Gerk, Grace Gibson, Mikah Grove and Alyssa Lock. Juniors: Nicole Bullock, Azariah Calderon, Ella Coffin, Cash Nab and Brooklyn Plumb. Seniors: Tanley Andersen, Dustin Anderson, Lydia C...
Premier Farm Credit is giving out double scholarships in 2021. “Students have shown incredible resilience through all the recent challenges and we wanted to go the extra mile in supporting them,” Becky Lenz, Board Chair, said. “Youth are the future of our communities and agriculture and we’re committed to investing in both.” Premier’s scholarship program awards typically awards four $1,000 scholarships, but this year awarded eight $1,000 awards. This year’s recipients include: Preston Blach, attending Colorado State University majoring in A...
When faced with developing drought, ranchers often have questions. How severe is this drought? How long could it last? Is this as bad as the last drought we experienced or is it the worst one? What are the chances it rains enough to produce normal forage over the coming weeks or months and how much rain would be needed for a normal grazing year? These are questions frequently asked by ranchers who have taken part in drought management workshops with the National Drought Mitigation Center and partner agencies, said NDMC Rural Sociologist Tonya H...
Dr. Brooke Ashley Appelhans is a May 2021 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Dentistry in Lincoln, Neb. She recently graduated with a doctorate in dental surgery. Brooke plans to move to Portland, Ore. to pursue a general practice residency at Oregon Health and Science University Hospital. Brooke is a Sterling High School graduate. She attended Hastings College in Nebraska where she obtained a degree in chemistry with a minor in biology. She is the daughter of...
The Ruth Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor Henderson's life-long dedication to teaching and community service. Awards are available to students from Eastern Colorado and are equal to one year's worth of base tuition and university-wide fees, for up to 15-credit hours per semester (fall and spring) at the accredited, publicly funded Colorado college or university of the student's choice. Preference is given to applicants who have an interest in pursuing a career in...
As a Farmers Union Service Association agent, Becky Oliver with Oliver Agency ,LLC offices in Haxtun and Julesburg, made a $500 donation to a local nonprofit. She selected the Platte Valley Rodeo Bible Camp as the recipient. Platte Valley RBC is held in June each year and is open to youth ages 8-18 from all walks of life, not just country kids who were born and raised with an influence in the western/rodeo way of life. The idea for a local rodeo Bible camp began in the fall of 2004 when Duane Oster of Kersey visited with the Christian Church...
The Haxtun Police Department re-registered William Riley as a registered sex offender within Haxtun’s city limits last week. Riley, 33, lives in the 200 block of East Fletcher Street. Riley is required, by law, to register annually on his date of birth due to a conviction of attempted sexual assault on a child in Phillips County in 2007....
As the 2020-21 school year winds down, Haxtun High School honored students with an awards ceremony in the gym last week. Below is a list of awards handed out by faculty and staff: Isaac Andersen: Principle's Honor Roll - 1st Semester, Letterman Chenille, Superhero Award, James Clerk Maxwell Award. Tanley Andersen: Superintendent's Honor Roll - 1st Semester, Excellent Achievement Certificate for Independent Study - Psychology 101, Student Council Letterman, Letterman Chenille, Certificate of...
RICH GERK blows the whistle one last time in a game of tug of war during field day activities last week. Gerk plans to retire after 28 years with the Haxtun School District. Gerk, who taught in the classroom a well as physical education, has also coached numerous sports and served as the athletic director during his time in Haxtun....
Through the Rural Philanthropy Days Program, community leaders and front range foundation staff to convene for a 2.5 day conference More than 100 nonprofit professionals, statewide foundation staff, government leaders and community volunteers will be gathering to highlight the Northeast from June 9-11 to exchange knowledge and expand professional networks at Northeast Rural Philanthropy Days. Rural Philanthropy Days is a statewide program that aims to promote excellence in Colorado’s rural communities by providing nonprofit leaders access to r...
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...
