Articles from the May 25, 2022 edition
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HHS grads look forward to the places they will go
Oh, the Places You'll Go! Salutatorian Brooke Plumb opened her speech to the graduating Class of 2022 with the words, "Today is your day. You're off to great places! You're off and away!" from Dr....
Castillo appointed to two-year term on Fleming TC
The Fleming Town Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at the Fleming Town Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:30 p.m. The following council members were present: Andrew Muller, Bill...
Sonnenberg hits 16-year mark in Colorado's General Assembly
Sixteen years. That’s the maximum any Coloradan can serve in the Colorado General Assembly, at least consecutively, with four two-year terms in the House and two four-year terms in the Senate. What does that mean? It means seniority, respect, and t...
Reception planned for retirement of Bivins & Wilcox
Several long-time faculty members of Haxtun Schools plan to retire at the end of the year. Michele Bivins and Laurie Wilcox both leave the District with a combined 53 years of service to the Haxtun School District. Michele Bivins taught for 31...
Under the Wire
I suppose it is the old “left brain, right brain” thing. You know what I’m talking about ... The difference between a guy’s thinking and a gal’s thoughts. Left brain right brain, of course...
Fearless Faith
The shuttle bus to Denver International Airport’s satellite parking was full, a dozen or so travelers nearing the end of various journeys, their thoughts focused on where they had been or where...
Colorado Preps
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside again, Mother Nature pulled one more wild card out of her pocket last weekend. A cold front that brought snow to the region created havoc at state...
Times Past
85 Years Ago May 26, 1937 As a safety measure and aid to motorists, the oiled paving on Highway No. 6 has been painted with an orange stripe. Starting at Sterling and continuing to the Nebraska state...
Haxtun Health plans health fair for Saturday, June 4 at comm. center
Haxtun Health will host its annual Health Fair on Saturday, June 4. The Health Fair will be from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Haxtun Community Center located at 125 E. Wilson Street in Haxtun. Pre-registration is available online before the event at...
Auxiliary quilt goes to Veteran Milton Hunholtz
The women of the District Three American Legion Auxiliary wanted a fun way to select a winner of a quilt stitched together in 2017 by Elenna Firme of Haxtun from blocks made by members of the units...
Haxtun FBLA Chapter inducts new officers during May 11 annual banquet
On May 11, Haxtun's Future Business Leaders of America Chapter banquet was held at the Haxtun Community Center. The 2021-22 FBLA chapter officers spent the time looking back at the year and all our...
Bulldogs fall to Holly in Thursday semi-final
The Bulldog baseball season came to a close Thursday afternoon at All-Star Park in Lakewood. Haxtun played in the second semi-finals match up of the day against the Holly Wildcats. The seventh seeded...
Haxtun tracksters take top honors at State despite weather delays
Three days of State Track turned into a whirlwind of action and emotions thanks to mother nature. Temperatures in the Denver area reached the high 80s on Thursday but Friday was much, much different a...
8-member Lady Wildcat track squad takes fourth overall at State Track Meet
Every member of this year's Lady Wildcat track team qualified to compete at the State Track Meet this season. The eight-member squad made their presence known when they entered Jeffco Stadium in...
Wanda West
Wanda R. West passed away on May 13, 2022 at Fairacres Manor in Greeley at the age of 98. Wanda was born July 21, 1923 on the Hulse Family homestead in Fleming to George W. Hulse and Josephine...