Articles from the June 8, 2022 edition
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Having a "Hay Day"
Local youth who took part in this year's Vacation Bible School held last week were treated to a hay ride on Friday at the conclusion of the annual event. New Hope Church served as the host this...
By Doghouse to relocate to HHS business room
The Haxtun Board of Education met for a special meeting Wednesday morning, June 1. The short agenda listed just two action items including re-keying District buildings and relocating The Doghouse store to the high school. Four board members along...
Soens takes oath of office; Firme gets appointed
The Haxtun Health Board of Directors meet for a regular scheduled late May meeting in which two existing members took an oath of office to serve another term on the local Board. Jeri Soens took her oath of office to serve an additional four-year...
NE BOCES receives $2 million Rural CoAction grant through APR ESSER III
Northeast Board of Cooperative Educational Services recently received official notification of its two-year $2 million Rural CoAction Grant award. The Rural CoAction Grant is being funded through the American Rescue Plan’s Elementary and Secondary S...
Graesen Bivins
Bryce and McKenzie Bivins, Gothenburg, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Graesen Graham Bivins, born on April 16, 2022 at Gothenburg Health. Graesen weighed eight pounds, two ounces and measured...
Pelton to run for State Senate to represent southern part of Eastern Plains
State Representative Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, will continue to represent the Eastern Plains come 2023, but it will be a district (and a seat) very different from the one he currently covers. Pelton has been the representative for House District...
2022 A Healthier Weigh – Steps Towards a Healthier You health challenge
The 2022 "A Healthier Weigh" challenge produced commendable results for 17 people who completed the 12-week nutrition and fitness program. This group included teams, pairs and individuals from Phillips County. There were two four-person teams, three...
Under the Wire
Sue and I bought a new “cowboy car” a while back. In case you’ve never heard of a “cowboy car” before, don’t worry about it. I just made up the term a few days before we bought it. Everybody k...
Fearless Faith
Etched into the mature growth of our north pasture are an assortment of livestock trails. Some are quite direct while others aimlessly meander, unhurried in their roles. Most are quite narrow...
Colorado Preps Weekly
The last State Championships of the 2021-22 school year have been earned and by this time next week, all-star season will have wrapped up, as well. Girls golf finished early last week and baseball...
Times Past
13 Years Ago June 9, 1937 Haxtun was assured a new high school auditorium and gymnasium building Monday when voters decided in favor of the bond issues that will supplement a federal grant to...
It's a once in a lifetime opportunity
The combined teams from the Republican River Water Conservation District and the Rio Grande Water Conservation District recently announce the accomplishment of receiving unanimous approval of Senate...
Cork and Trilla Bornhoft earn coveted Super Booster honor
The final pitch has been throw, the last hurdle has been jumped and the Haxtun Bulldogs celebrated with the annual Booster Club banquet. To wrap up this year's athletic successes, the Bulldog Booster...
Rocky Hutt
Rocky Leroy Hutt passed away peacefully with his wife at his bedside following a decade-long battle with Huntington's disease on May 31, 2022. He was born on Dec. 14, 1956 to Ralph Duane Hutt and Nina...
F&H hosts 20th annual M&M Golf Tourney
On May 28 the F&H Golf Course played host to the 20th Annual M&M Hospice Benefit Golf Tournament. The weather was perfect for the 51 golfers in attendance. The support that the golfers and sponsors...
