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At the Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 Board of County Commissioners meetings, the Board considered requests from county staff; attended to contracts, personnel-related decisions and matters pertaining to the landfill; and addressed other miscellaneous items as listed below. They also approved Board meeting dates for 2024. The most significant decision made on Dec. 15 was to adopt the 2024 budget. Resolution No. 2023-12-15-02 appropriated $8,757,781 to the General Fund and eight others such as the Road and Bridge Fund and Human Services Fund. Resolution...
The Fleming Town Council held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:30 p.m. The following council members were present: Cathy Castillo, Bill Langridge, Suzanne Wales, Alex Gapter and Bonnie Jackson. Andrew Muller was absent. Also Present: Keith Beck, Lewis Frank and Michelle Asfeld. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda: Betley shared that no communication had been received from the Logan County Chamber, therefore item #1 under Action Items, would be tabled for the...
Haxtun Health and Phillips County CSU Extension partner up to bring you Two Great Programs; One Healthier You, in 2024. Revitalize your New Year with a dynamic infusion of health and wellness! Haxtun Health and CSU Extension have joined forces to present not just one, but two extraordinary programs designed to propel you toward your aspirations in 2024. Beginning in January 2024, the Haxtun Health Weight Loss Program will seamlessly intertwine with CSU Extension’s “A Healthier Weigh,” ensuring a comprehensive and enriching journey towar...
Newly elected officials on the Haxtun Board of Education took their oath of office in an early morning meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The Board held their annual re-organization meeting following the oaths of office and later in the week, the entire local Board of Education traveled to Colorado Springs to attend the annual Colorado Association of School Board conference. Ross Edwards, Trever Fix, Amy Kilgour, Lee Salyards and Val Wilson all took their oaths of office to serve the local school...
The Haxtun Town Council met Monday night, Dec. 4 in what turned out to be a quick meeting due to postponing the 2024 budget hearing and discussions because of a special legislative session called by Governor Jared Polis. Typically in early December the Council hosts the public hearing and passes the coming year’s budget and any necessary supplemental budgets but now, those processes have been set for Monday, Dec. 18. The Haxtun Town Council will have a special meeting on the 18th at 7 p.m. at the town hall to consider next year’s budget. In...
At the Nov. 30 meeting of the Phillips County Board of County Commissioners, several individuals met with the board to request action or provide updates. Discussion continued regarding the Fair Manager position. Other miscellaneous matters were addressed as identified below. The board met with Phillips County Economic Development Director Mikey Brown. She explained the Community Business Preservation Program grant funding being offered by the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade. So far, Brown had identified interested...
Conservative rancher and former State Senator Jerry Sonnenberg announced his campaign to represent Colorado's Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House. "After careful consideration with my family and discussions with Coloradans throughout CD4, I've made the decision to run for Congress. "Rural Coloradans and hardworking families all across the district need a voice in Washington who understands our community, our principled conservative values, our way of life, and our unique challenges....
WADE EDWARDS, five-year-old son of Grant and Audree Edwards, seems a little leery of giving his wish list to Santa during a his visit to Haxtun last week. Santa rode in on a fire truck to visit children who were out and about for Haxtun's Hometown Christmas sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce....
Haxtun Health pharmacy recently announced the licensing of Ellen McConnell as a pharmacist. McConnell started at Haxtun Health as a pharmacy intern, was later hired as a pharmacy technician and recently graduated with her Doctorate of Pharmacy. Chief Executive Officer Dewane Pace announced McConnell's licensing in a late-November meeting of the Board of Directors. He said McConnell originally came to Haxtun Health as an intern from Creighton University last year. She was later hired to work as...
Local native, Brooklyn Plumb, has been awarded the highest degree achievable in the national Future Farmers of America organization, the American FFA Degree. Less than half of one percent of all FFA members attain it. She was recognized with the degree at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo, with 70,000 members and guests in attendance, held Nov. 1-4 in Indianapolis, Ind. "Receiving the degree was a full circle moment because it represents the closing out of my FFA career. It was very...
A successful high school golf career has provided the opportunity for Fleming High School senior Will Bornhoft to compete at the collegiate level. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, Bornhoft signed a letter of intent to golf next year with the Hastings College Broncos in Hastings, Neb. Bornhoft golfed with the Sterling Tigers golf team for all four years of his high school career. He finished in 10th place in the 3A Golf Tournament held at RainDance National Resort & Golf in Windsor in October. Following...
SENIORS MASON BORNHOFT, middle, and Brock Miller, left, accept the Colorado 8-man State Runner-Up trophy from a Colorado High School Activities Association representative at CSU-Pueblo's ThunderBowl on Friday, Nov. 24. For more on the title game, see inside this week's issue....
New members of the Frenchman Board of Education took their oaths of office in Fleming on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Following the oath of office, the board re-organized, electing new officers for the coming year. Before swearing in new elected officials, the former Board finished up ongoing business from the month prior. Board members Karianne Donnelson, Christa Lousberg, Kim Nolde, Shane Schliesser and Carmen Vandenbark voted to approve extra duty assignments including Karin Williamson and Marissa Stull as sixth grade sponsors; Patrick Steward and Ph...
The Town of Fleming is gearing up for a Winter Celebration. The event promises dinner at the Fleming Fire Hall, vendors and visits with Santa Clause. Fleming’s Winter Celebration is slated for Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5-7 p.m. The Fleming Volunteer Fire Department plans to host a free-will donation chili and cinnamon roll dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Fire Hall. The Town of Fleming plans to feature a hot chocolate bar and kids crafts at the same time. The event also includes visits with Santa so local children can express their wish lists before t...
The Haxtun Board of Education honored three outgoing board members in a Tuesday evening, Nov. 21 meeting. Abby Henry, Richard Starkebaum and Steve Hadeen each completed their current terms on the Board. With elections in November, the local board of education will see several new members when they are sworn in during an upcoming meeting. Henry, Starkebaum and Hadeen served a combined 24 years on the Board, Starkebaum leading the way with 14 years of service. Henry and Hadeen each served one,...
The Nov. 8 and Nov. 17 Phillips County Board of County Commissioners meetings included opportunities to hear from individuals who navigate the fluctuating policy and political climates in the normal course of business. At the Nov. 8 meeting, Darlene Carpio, the regional director from Congressman Ken Buck’s Colorado office, discussed Representative Buck’s recent announcement that he would not seek another term. She emphasized that Buck would still take care of business as usual in 2024, adding that House Speaker Mike Johnson has prioritized the...
THE HAXTUN Volunteer Fire Department was called out early Sunday morning to a shop fire south of Haxtun on County Road 95. Roger Burton's shop and farm equipment were damaged in the fire....
Haxtun voters elected five community members to serve four-year terms on the Haxtun School Board in elections earlier this month. Those five include incumbent Amy Kilgour and new members Ross Edwards, Trever Fix, Lee Salyards and Val Wilson. Edwards returns to the Board as an elected member after serving a short stint following an appointment to a vacant position several months ago. The five new members will be sworn in during a Tuesday morning, Dec. 5 board of education meeting. At the same time, outgoing members Steven Hadeen, Richard...
The countdown to Christmas is on and Santa will make his appearance in Haxtun very soon. Haxtun’s Hometown Christmas is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 28. The annual event promises opportunities for local shopping, visits with Santa and a hearty chili supper at the fire hall. The event is sponsored by the Haxtun Chamber of Commerce. The Haxtun Fire Hall will set the scene for Santa’s visit the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Along with the annual chili supper beginning at 5 p.m., Santa is set to arrive at the local fire station at 5:30 p.m. to vis...
Nearly three dozen Haxtun High School students are enrolled in college classes at Northeastern Junior College this fall through concurrent enrollment options. Of those students, 10 study college algebra, 13 students study English comp 1, three are in United States history and two students are taking public speaking. According to information from Haxtun Schools, dual enrollment is “the array of programs which allows high school students to take college-level courses.” Concurrent enrollment refers only to statewide programs created by Col...
Just days after voters delivered a stinging defeat of Proposition HH, a Democratic-backed proposal from the General Assembly and Governor Jared Polis, the governor called lawmakers back to the State Capitol to come up with property tax relief that wouldn’t touch TABOR refunds. That didn’t mean that TABOR refunds weren’t there for the grabbing for other things. The General Assembly convened for four days, beginning last Friday, to review 14 bills on property tax relief and a laundry list of other issues the governor included in his special sessi...
Haxtun senior Megan Walker signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career with McCook Community College in front of family, teammates and friends last week. Walker plans to study business administration at MCC in McCook, Neb. next fall. As a senior leader for the Lady Bulldogs, Walker helped lead her team to the 1A State Volleyball Tournament this season. The Lady Bulldogs finished their season with a top six finish in 1A and with a 19-9 overall record. Walker received...
Exciting things are happening for Haxtun’s main street. Discussions at the November meeting of the Haxtun Town Council centered around joining Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs Main Street Program along with the possibility of obtaining ownership of the old hospital building located at the corner of South Colorado and Fletcher Street. DOLA’s Colorado Main Street Program offers support for community-led downtown revitalization. The program helps communities thrive by providing a customizable framework to focus efforts, energy and resou...
Little Sprouts Learning Center is under new direction. Carissa Kirschbaum took over as Director in October after serving as interim for the past few months. Kirschbaum first started her career at Haxtun's Little Sprouts Learning Center in 2022. Kirschbaum grew up and still lives in Merino. After high school, she attended Northeastern Junior College in Sterling where she obtained her Associates degree. She is currently finishing up her qualifications to earn her Director's certificate. Always...
Haxtun Health is thrilled to welcome Morgen Budde, Physician Associate to the team. Morgen is very familiar with the joys and challenges that come along with rural living. Her hometown of Leoti is located in the heart of America within the western plains of Kansas. Leoti is home to a hospital much like Haxtun Health. They have an emergency room, clinic, inpatient care, as well as a long-term care unit all within the same building. She is accustomed to seeing a handful of providers assist in all...
