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What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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FLEMING LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S annual Collector's Day drew more than 335 visitors on Friday, Sept. 22. Above, Dean and Pat Anderson display their stories of living in Alaska....
NEARLY two dozen Haxtun students, staff and community members gathered around the flag poles at Haxtun Schools on Sept. 27 in celebration of See You at the Pole. See You at the Pole is an annual event in which Christian students gather for prayer at their school's flagpole to pray for their families, friends, churches and communities. See You at the Pole is typically held on the fourth Wednesday of September, before or after school hours. Pastors, parents, or other adults may lend support to...
Freshman from the Haxtun FFA Chapter went to Northeastern Junior College on Thursday, Sept. 21 to participate in the Becoming Involved as a Greenhand Conference. The B.I.G. conference gets the greenhands, which is the first degree in FFA, an opportunity to see the benefits of being a member in FFA. During the conference members learned about building their FFA "house" and how to make it welcoming. This taught the kids first impressions and the importance of making a good first impression. They...
Were you among the over 300 Phillips County participants who saved over $100,000 in prescription drug costs and insurance premiums during the 2022 Medicare Part D “drug” open enrollment season? The State Health Insurance Assistance Program trained counselors worked hard to save you every dollar they could and they are ready once again! Medicare Part D season is upon us. Enrollment opens on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. The NE Colorado Area Agency on Aging and SHIP, would like to encourage all Medicare beneficiaries to check their plans for c...
Crowds drew on Haxtun's main street for the annual street games at the 102nd Corn Festival on Sept. 30. The day's popular event brings kids and adults of all ages together for an afternoon of fun. Results from this year's games are as follows: Shoe Kick Girls and Boys Three and four year olds: Dakota Higgins, first; Oakley Bishop, second; Brooks Dennis, third. Five and six year olds: Phoenix Bowers, first; Easton Salyards, second; Ava Trowbridge, third. Seven and eight year olds: Emma...
The Crop and Garden Show at the 102nd annual Haxtun Corn Festival drew crops and fruits of all colors, shapes and sizes. Results from the show are below: Green Beans: Roxanne Martinez, first; Teri Gilbertson, second; Sadie Holcomb, third. Beets: Teri Gilbertson, first. Carrots: Adrienne Maxey, first; Teri Gilbertson, second; Colleen Weaver, third. Cucumbers: Gay McDaniel, first; Teri Gilbertson, second. Eggplant: Michael Bradley, first. Garlic: Roxanne Martinez, first. Basil: Gay McDaniel, first; Teri Gilbertson, second; Teri Gilbertson,...
The Violet Mae Anderson Memorial Flower Show is a continued hit as many entered flowers and arrangements into the 102nd annual Corn Festival event. Results are as follows: Adult Zinnia: Adrienne Maxey, first; Betty Uber, second; Roxanne Martinez, third. Petunia: Theresa Grogan, first; Betty Uber, second; Theresa Grogan, third. Mums: Tana Pope, first; Haley Edwards, second. Choice: Colleen Weaver, first; Tana Pope, second; Theresa Grogan, third. Gladiolas: Teri Gilbertson, first. Snapdragon: Betty Uber, first. Rose: Roxanne Martinez, first;...
The 102nd annual parade kicked off Saturday morning just as the fog lifted and the sun began to shine. Results from the 2023 Haxtun Corn Festival Parade are as follows: Kiddie Parade Miscellaneous: Hallie Hiller, first; Addi Anderson and Jaxy Fix, second; Carter Teak, third. Fifth grade and up: Gavin Petersen, first. Third and fourth grade: Carrot Brogan, first; Cadence Kilpatrick, second, Mollie Ham, third. First and second grade: Amber Edwards, first; Wally Matz, second; Hattie Meyers, third....
The 2023 High Plains Heritage Quilters Corn Festival Quilt Show had more than 145 visitors with 58 quilt entries. The show was held on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Haxtun Community Center. The Ann Olson Plaque Award went to Kathy Pfaltzgraff and her scrappy black and white quilt. People's Choice Quilt went to Darcy Garretson. People's Choice Quilt Block went to Ronda Fetzer. The Raffle Quilt Winner was Melinda Rovetti. New this year, the High Plains Heritage Quilters had a sponsor, Shanda Willmon, owner of Auntie's Antiques, who gave out two cash...
Exactly 100 participants registered for the J. Jeffryes 5K and one mile fun run on Saturday morning, Sept. 30. The event kicked off the 102nd annual Haxtun Corn Festival. Entry fees from the run/walk are used for scholarships for local high school seniors. Results from the 5K and mile run are as follows: 5K Age 12 and under: Clara Keller, 32.59.52; Pete Salyards, 24.03.85. Ages 13-18: Leah Edwards, 29:33.15; Colin Cone, 19.32. Ages 19-34: Taylor Hagemeyer, 27.27.02; Romerio Diaz, 21.12.04. Ages...
LAST WEEK EXTENDED CARE UNIT team members and residents voted for Haxtun Health's Corn Fest Royalty. Bill Stroh was crowned King and Nora Von Struve was crowned Queen....
7 HAXTUN High School Homecoming royalty candidates are pictured (l-r), Julia Freeman, Josh Wright, Evelyn Mendoza, Kaiden Schelling, Megan Walker, Brock Miller, Cassidy Goddard and Mason Bornhoft. King and queen will be crowned at half time of the Bulldog football game at Adam Wernsman Field on Friday night....
The community is invited to roll up a sleeve and answer the call for patients in need by donating blood on Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Haxtun Community Center. Blood donors are lifesaving heroes . At this special blood drive, they also have the chance to help high school seniors earn scholarships through the American Red Cross High School Scholarship Program. This program is available to high schools that schedule at least one Red Cross blood drive during the school year. Scholarships are awarded to students that demonstrate...
The Fireman's/FFA breakfast is from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and is a free will donation. The Fireman’s lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 kids 12 and younger....
Come one, come all, on Saturday, Oct. 7, as CSU Extension has collaborated with Holyoke FCCLA to bring the Trick-or-Trot, 1 mile/5k costume walk or run back to Phillips County . This fun costume walk/run aims to help raise awareness surrounding Dementia. This community-wide event will be held at Holyoke's new Firehall at 118 S. Belford Ave. The registration table will open at 4 p.m. for shirt pick-ups and costume judging, with the walk/run starting at 5 p.m. Whether you sign up for the 1 mi or...
Going once, going twice, sold! The annual Haxtun FFA member auction is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 30. The auction takes place on the main stage downtown Haxtun following the parade and Lil’ Mr. and Miss Corn Festival contest, around 12 noon. The sale offers the opportunity for locals to purchase labor by Haxtun High School FFA members. Those who win the bid receive a commitment of eight hours of labor from the student purchased. All bid prices are per hour. FFA advisor Jeff Plumb, who oversees the event each year, said the students a...
For decades Corn Festival goers have started their day with pancakes, bacon and eggs at the Haxtun Fire Hall and the 102nd is no different. The Haxtun Volunteer Fireman will host their annual breakfast this year at the fire hall, located at the corner of Colorado Avenue and Strohm Street. Each year the local fire department serves a hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs and bacon from 7-9 a.m. This year’s event is slated for Saturday, Sept. 30 in downtown Haxtun. The breakfast is served as a freewill offering. Typically funds raised during the b...
The Haxtun High School Alumni Association plans to meet during the 102nd annual Corn Festival celebration slated for Saturday, Sept. 30. An open house is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. at the Haxtun High School gymnasium. Refreshments will be served during the open house, which is open to the public. A short business meeting will be held at 3 p.m. A freewill offering will take place during the gathering, which benefits the Haxtun Alumni Scholarship fund. Each year the Haxtun High School Alumni Association gives two $500 scholarships to graduating...
Eating is a primal survival mechanism, but it is not that simple. Our eating behaviors are influenced by physiological, environmental, social and emotional factors. Colorado State University Extension plans to host a webinar on Monday, Sept. 11, from 12-1 p.m. as Dr. Renee Yarbrough-Yale discusses eating and food addiction. Dr. Yarbrough-Yale will present information on food substances that are most addictive, behaviors that reflect addictive eating, metabolic diseases associated with addictive...
Red, white and blue - Veterans we honor you ... this was the theme for the Phillips County Fair held in July in Holyoke. The Haxtun American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a Patriotic Quilt Contest to honor Veterans and provide support to wounded military personnel. Operation First Response uses cot quilts for the backpacks to wounded military personnel when they first arrive at an overseas hospital, often with little to no personal belongings. These plain backpacks are filled with a homemade red,...
This year Haxtun High School juniors and seniors are able to participate in the Innovation Learning Opportunities Pilot program, which is a component of the Rural CoAction grant received from NEBOCES to increase opportunities for our students. The Colorado Department of Education’s Innovation Learning Opportunities Pilot program allows students to have a “variety of learning experiences that usually occur outside of the classroom … designed to enrich students’ education and support them in successfully transitioning from high school to postsec...
Opportunity Now Colorado is proud to announce nearly $27 million in grant awards to 46 total grantees including the Northeast Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services, located in Haxtun, which provides cooperative educational services for, and in partnership with, 12 member school districts: Akron R-1, Buffalo RE-4J, Frenchman RE-3, Haxtun RE-2J, Holyoke RE-1J, Julesburg RE-1, Lone Star #101, Otis R-3, Plateau R-5, Revere, Wray RD-2 and Yuma 1. The grant, an initiative of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade,...
On July 16-17 the Haxtun FFA chapter officers took a trip up to Fort Collins for their annual officer retreat. This year's team consists of nine officers that were chosen at the end of May by last year's retiring senior officers. The 2023-2024 Haxtun FFA officers include: Brock Miller, President, Cassidy Goddard, Vice President, Braden Plumb, Secretary, Megan Walker, Treasurer, Kelsie Hadeen, Reporter, Mason Bornhoft, Sentinel, Bobbi Starkebaum, Historian, and Kinsley Koberstein and Chase...
The Colorado FFA Foundation recently announced the hiring of John Stahley as its new Executive Director. John brings 31 years of experience as an agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor to this role. For the past five years, he has served as Program Coordinator for the FFA Foundation's Local Teacher Success Program. "We are confident that John's in-depth knowledge of FFA and agricultural education will make him an outstanding leader for the Foundation at a time of tremendous opportunity," said Board...
Obituary information Two of Fran Gilliland’s granddaughters and their husbands Rachel Garrett and Justin DeWolf and Samantha Garrett and Mason France had the words significant other inserted before their husbands' names in her obituary that ran several weeks ago. These two couples are actually married, with the wives having chosen to retain their maiden names. Our apologies to Fran’s family. Rat Rod In last week’s front page photo of the 37 Rat Rod, we mistaken identified the driver as Keith Cochran. It is actually Keithan Cochran, from Imper...
