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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...
Northeast Colorado BOCES, in conjunction with Fleming 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 Fleming area can be screened on Monday, March 8 from 1-3:30...
It is no secret that 2020 was dry, and 2021 isn’t starting off well. It is past time to be thinking about drought and its effects on Eastern Colorado. Colorado State University Golden Plains Area Extension, with support of the Yuma and Yuma County Conservation Districts is presenting a virtual education informational video opportunity for producers. Drought 2021, Ideas Around the Table discusses important topics related to drought. It includes a long-range weather outlook, grassland management information, alternative forages for grazing o...
Haxtun Elementary and Junior High School recently released the list of honor roll students for the first semester of the 2020-21 school year. Those on the Superintendent’s honor roll with a grade point average with 3.8 and higher are: Fifth grade: Greyson Biesemeier, Jayce Boerner, Kira Christensen, Isabella Clark, Leah Edwards, Grant Firme, Eli Horton, Carter Imhof, Brynn McBride, Jaelynn Miner, Carter Moulton, Paige Oliver, Caleb Santistevan and Grace Stone. Sixth grade: Taylor Frank, Luke Gales, Lexi Imhof, Jinjer Stroyek and Anika W...
Haxtun High School recently released the list of honor roll students for the first semester of the 2020-21 school year. Those on the Superintendent’s honor roll with a grade point average with 3.8 and higher are: Freshmen: Cassidy Goddard, Brock Miller and Gianna Swan. Sophomores: Brayden Clark, Kyle Fryrear, Michael Gerk, Grace Gibson, Mikah Grove and Aly Lock. Juniors: Azariah Calderon, Ella Coffin, Brooklyn Plumb and Allie Thompson. Seniors: Tanley Andersen, Dustin Anderson, Lydia Contreras, Genisus Gonzales Cardenas, Rylee Ludgren, Carson S...
Everyone has heard of the conservation programs that FSA and NRCS offer. And you probably know that the Republican River Water Conservation District offers supplemental contracts for each of these programs. But have you looked into what you could be paid from entering into a contract with either of these programs? FSA offers the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, which requires the permanent retirement of the irrigation but allows for the well to be downsized for domestic/livestock use. The CREP program requires the well owner to...
The March 15 deadline for farmers to make their ARC/PLC decisions for the 2021 crop year is fast approaching. In an effort to provide growers with the most up to date information needed to make this important decision, Colorado State University Extension and the United States Department Agriculture Farm Service Agency have teamed up to conduct a Farm Bill Decisions webinar. The webinar will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 6-8 p.m. Topics to be addressed include the mechanics of ARC/PLC and the limitations of ARC for fruit and vegetable...
Mental health challenges — such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use — are shockingly common in the United States. In fact, more than one in five American adults will have a mental health problem in any given year. Centennial Mental Health Center provides Mental Health First Aid courses to prepare communities with the knowledge and skills to help individuals who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Centennial Mental Health Center will be hosting a cost covered Mental Health First Aid Cou...
How can you make well-informed decisions for summer grazing? We all know that 2020 was a drought year in Colorado. Soils are dry and will need to be refilled. When do we need the moisture for summer grass? How can we plan for the 2021 grazing season? Cooperative Extension research across the High Plains found that cumulative precipitation up to 30 days before peak grass growth has the most impact. For Eastern Colorado, peak grass growth is in June and July. That means the moisture received to mid-June sets the stage for summer grass growth....
Local ag-lending cooperative Premier Farm Credit has announced that they will mail $4.5 million in Cash Patronage Dividend checks to their member-owners in early 2021. “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. “$4.5 million dollars is a significant amount and demonstrates the Board of Directors’ commitment to supporting the member-owners of this lending cooperative — in good times and bad.” This year’s substa...
BUD BIESEMEIER holds a small goat the Haxtun Health Extended Care Unit in late December. The kids belong to Cyd and Pat Dick and family who brought them in for residents to enjoy....
Dear Santa, I have a present for you, it’s under my tree. You can get it when you bring my presents. For Christmas I want a Marshall toy and Owlet and a cowboy toy. See you soon Santa! Love, Bennett McCallum Dear Santa, I want a boat with a shark and two cars to go with it that can go on the boat. Have you ridden on the Polar Express? My friends said they did and the real Santa was there. Merry Christmas, Kyler Bishop Dear Santa, I want a car that is blue and a bear to drive. How are your reindeer? Merry Christmas, Kaden Preston Dear Santa, I...
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am five years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is turkey toy and dress up clothes. And I promise to leave out cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Katarina P.S. Please say hi to reindeer for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am four years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a toy car. And I promise to leave out cookies and milk for you. Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Calla P.S. Please say hi to...
Dear Santa Claus, Please can I have a walking unicorn with a leash? I love you. Love from, Maddie Deering Dear Santa Claus, Please can I have an American girl doll? I will give you a gift. Love from, Kortlyn Carpenter Dear Santa, Please can I have a rubber band case? I love you! I can count to 100. Love from, Tyndle McConnell Dear Santa Claus, Please can I have a doll? My dog was naughty! Do your elves fly? Love from, Victoria Clark Dear Santa Claus, Please can I have a battle bot? Do your elves check on kids? I will leave you cookies. Love...
Dear Santa, I want to see the North Pole. Please bring me some toys. Adam and Ajay want presents too! Love, Evan Atchison Dear Santa, I want to know how the reindeer are doing? Can you please give me a Xbox? How do the reindeer fly? Love, Tripp Biesemeier Dear Santa, Can I please have a hoverboard and a doll? How do you make a sleigh? I love you! From, Lesley Benitez Dear Santa, Can I have a pet dog, please? Can I see you Santa? Can I pet Rudolph? I love you Santa! From, Sylvia Corbin Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a Star Wars Lego...
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? For Christmas I want a Nintendo switch and Star W Legos. From, Ryder Dear Santa, Do you like cookies? I want head phones for Christmas. I want Pokemon cards. I want LOL dolls. From, Delaney Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents. I want the Pokemon Carry Play set and Pokemon cards. Merry Christmas. From, Kolby Dear Santa, When do you pack your bag? For Christmas I want a painting kit and new jeans and shirts. From, Griffin Dear Santa, What are you doing? Merry Christmas! What is your favorite cookie? For...
