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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...
Dear Santa, I need some rare coins for Chrismis. Can I have a rubber band gun? Can I have a dirt bike? Love, Luke Dear Santa, Thank you for presents. I miss you Santa. I want a remote control plane. Love, Mason Dear Santa, Thank you for my gifts. How are you doing? For Chris xmas this year I woud like a drone. Be safe. Love, Blake Dear Santa, Thank you for giving us gifts. How are you doing? How are the elves doing? Next for Christmas this year I would like a soccer ball. I would also a jolly Christmas for my family yay. I will leave out...
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I hope she is good. I was kinda bad but I promise I will be good. And I have been nice to my sister these past few weeks. And these are the gift thats I want. A PSVR, a grain cart, and a sprayer. I hope you have a great Christmas. Your friend, Jace Wernsman Dear Santa, Are you the only Santa or are there other Santas? I have been being good this year. I’ve been doing my bedtime routine. This year I would like an electric piano. How old are you? Also do you like to build snowman? Your friend, Rylie PS. I would a...
Dear Santa, We don’t have a chimney but we have a magic key so you can get into our house. I would like a re car and battlebots. I will leave out some milk and cookies for you. Please don’t eat too much, I don’t want you to get a tummy ache. Stay warm and have a safe trip home. Love, Kaylev Dear Santa, Thank you for presents last year. I liked the Lol doll. For Christmas I want some girl Legos, a football, and a volleyball. Be careful to not slip on the roof. And do not eat too many cookie! Love, Monic Dear Santa, How have you been? I have...
In spite of a knee injury, Cash Fuesz was recognized at the fifth annual Junior World Finals calf roping on Dec. 7. Historically, this event has taken place in Las Vegas, Nev., but was moved in 2020 to Ft. Worth, Texas. Fuesz spent nine months of the year traveling to various events to gain points. Cowboys with the most points earn the highest back number. Fuesz qualified in the number seven position in the 19 and under division. The top 35 point-earners represented 11 states: Texas, Oklahoma, K...
The 2021 "A Healthier Weigh" challenge is set to begin in six eastern Colorado counties in early January. There will be a staggered start as each county has setup their own registration and weigh-in date. However, the educational content of the program will be consistent for all counties. The AHW challenge encourages increasing activity, making wise food choices and living a healthier lifestyle in 2021. The annual 12-week Health and Fitness Challenge will take on a theme of Make 2021 Your Healthiest Year! Surely this year we have all learned...
There is some funding available to the Town of Haxtun for a limited number of trees destroyed by the derecho earlier this year. As the area Colorado State University Extension Horticulturist, on behalf of the town Linda Langelo investigated the amount of damage and applied for funding from the Colorado Reforest Grant Program which is specifically for towns devastated by natural disasters. Currently, two grants have been awarded. The Colorado Reforest Grant Program awarded $2,234 for trees and Heginbotham Trust matched the amount for a total of...
On Nov. 4, Colorado State University Extension and the Golden Plains Area hosted a Diabetes webinar titled “Holiday Cooking: Meeting Dietary Requirements without Sacrificing Flavor.” The webinar was presented by Deeona Johnston, RDN. The focus of the webinar was to show how to incorporate common holiday dishes, like stuffing, pies, yams (sweet potatoes) and latkes while still following a diet designed to help manage diabetes. A Consistent Carbohydrate Diet was introduced during the webinar. Thi...
Phillips County is accepting applications from Phillips County businesses for available Coronavirus Relief funds. Phillips County understands the challenges that small businesses in our communities are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, the County has established a program to provide grants to businesses located in Phillips County. The State of Colorado has appropriated, through the Department of Local Affairs, COVID Relief funds to distribute to small businesses for reimbursement of business interruption costs, unbudgeted...
