Articles from the July 13, 2023 edition
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Summer reading winding down
SUMMER READING at the Haxtun Public Library is winding down. For the past few weeks, children have met on Mondays for story hour, crafts, snacks and library checkout. Above, Volunteer Deb Dickerson...
Town Council reviews new incentive application
The Haxtun Town Council acted on a second Economic Incentive Policy application for the year during a recent, Monday evening July 3 meeting. In addition to reviewing and voting on an incentive application from Meraki Salon and Spa, council members...
Online registration for Haxtun Schools' 2023-24 school year remains open
The start to the 2023-24 school year is just around the corner and as summer winds down, Haxtun Schools is hosting registration for students of all ages. Registration for the coming year is open and available on Alma, the District’s student...
Under the Wire
An old joke asks the question, “Why do cowboys roll up the sides of their hats?” Answer: So three of them can sit together in the front seat of a pickup. I’m pretty sure there’s no truth to...
Fearless Faith
It is official. The annual gathering of members representing my denomination is in the books. For over 230 years, and a few early unrecorded events, the business of the church has been placed before...
Extension Column
Cottonwoods are fast growing trees in Populus genus. These trees are hardy to zones two through nine. Cottonwood trees produce cotton every other year. They preserve their resources. There is a cottonwood fluff produced around the seed which are...
Times Past
85 Years Ago July 13, 1938 Dairymen and other person to handle milk and cream for commercial purposes have been warned by Dairy Commissioner W.H. Skitt that syrup pails, large cans, cooking utensils,...
Dennis Grauberger
Dennis "Denny" Duane Grauberger passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Sterling at the age of 74. Denny was born on Oct. 9, 1948 in Sterling to Duane and Doris (Saylor) Grauberger. He attended...
Frances Gilliland
Frances "Fran" Gilliland passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Haxtun at the age of 101. Frances Jane "Fran" Ruzicka Gilliland, second child of Joseph and Ethel (Allen) Ruzicka, was born on Sept. 8,...