Articles from the July 29, 2020 edition
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Phillips County 4-Hers celebrate success!
Although some things may have looked a little differently this year, for the most part, the 2020 Phillips County Fair went on without a hitch despite many local county fairs being cancelled due to...
Body identified; death ruled suicide
The body discovered in an abandoned building in rural Phillips County earlier this has been identified. Phillips County Sheriff Thom Elliott said the remains are that of Bradley R. Dye, 56, of Castle Rock. The cause of death has been ruled as...
Arlen Debus
Arlen Dean Debus passed away on July 19, 2020 in Haxtun at the age of 88. Arlen was born on March 4, 1932 to Philip and Catherine (Constance) Debus in Haxtun. He attended elementary and high school in...
Under the Wire
Sooner or later everybody gets one. A little card arrives in the mail informing you your pickup or car is the subject of a manufacturer’s recall. I used to be very concerned when they arrived. Not a...
Fearless Faith
The digital divide that so many have found challenging has become less divide and more of a mere rift in the valley floor of our lives. As we move further into the unknown of the pandemic, how we do...
Andersen places at Nationals
TANLEY ANDERSEN, an incoming senior at Haxtun High School, placed 10th at the National Future Business Leaders of America Conference in the Electronic Career Portfolio contest. To compete in the...
85 years ago - July 31, 1935
13 years ago July 31, 1935 The Haxtun Harvest Denver dailies received in Haxtun Monday carried the announcement of the decision of Western Sugar Company officials that construction of a new beet...
Gardeners earn honor in floriculture contest
Bouquet: Laura Bittner, Bouquet (Container Judged):Division D, Cut Flowers (one kind), 1; Candace Martin, Bouquet (Container Judged):Division D, Cut Flowers (mixed), 1. Container Plans: Emily Haynes, Container Plants (Container judged):Division C,...
Junior Rabbit results released
Senior Showmanship: Jeff Miner, Junior Rabbits, Senior Showmanship, 1, Grand Champion; Isaiah Rueter, Junior Rabbits, Senior Showmanship, 2, Reserve Grand Champion; Mikah Grove, Junior Rabbits,...
Local youth enter swine in this year's Phillips County Fair
Senior Showmanship: Kylee Workman, Jr. Market Swine, Senior Showmanship, 1, Grand Champion; Josephine Schlachter, Jr. Market Swine, Senior Showmanship, 2, Reserve Grand Champion; Brooklyn Plumb, Jr....
Junior Horse Show held during PC Fair
Senior Showmanship: Lauren Bergner, Junior Horse Show, Senior Showmanship, 1, Grand Champion. Intermediate Showmanship: Megan Walker, Junior Horse Show, Intermediate Showmanship, 1, Reserve Grand Cham...
Needlework judged at Fair
Knitted Articles: Natalie Oborny, Knitted Articles:Division B, Afghans, 1; Natalie Oborny, Knitted Articles:Division B, Miscellaneous, 1, Best in Show Adult. Counted Cross Stich: Joanie Groshans, Counted Cross Stitch:Division E, Any article, 1....
Winners of sheep contest at Phillips County Fair announced
Senior Showmanship: Jessica Owens, Junior Market & Breeding Sheep (4-H/FFA), Senior Showmanship, 1, Grand Champion; Fallon Bamford, Junior Market & Breeding Sheep (4-H/FFA), Senior Showmanship, 2, Res...
4-Hers earn PC fair honors with goats
Senior Showmanship: Ashton Ayala, Junior Breeding, Senior Showmanship, 1, Grand Champion; Fallon Bamford, Junior Breeding, Senior Showmanship, 2, Reserve Grand Champion; Max Kleve, Junior Breeding,...
4-Hers compete in general projects
Beekeeping: Jaelynn Miner, Beekeeping Unit 1 - Jr., 1, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Kira Christensen, Beekeeping Unit 1 - Jr., 1; Jeff Miner; Beekeeping Unit 1 - Sr., 1, Champion, Grand...
4-Hers compete in general projects PT. 2
Beekeeping: Jaelynn Miner, Beekeeping Unit 1 - Jr., 1, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion; Kira Christensen, Beekeeping Unit 1 - Jr., 1; Jeff Miner; Beekeeping Unit 1 - Sr., 1, Champion, Grand...
Open Poultry contest judged
Chickens/Duel Purpose: Sarah Rueter, Open Poultry, Chickens: Dual Purpose: Cockerel, 1; Rhettly Schlachter, Open Poultry, Chickens: Dual Purpose: Hen, 1; Austynn Schlachter, Open Poultry, Chickens: Dual Purpose: Hen, 2; Carsyn Schlachter, Open...
Junior Poultry Show held at PC Fair
Senior Showmanship: Jeff Miner, Junior Poultry, Senior Showmanship, 1, Grand Champion; Kassidy Porter, Junior Poultry, Senior Showmanship, 2, Reserve Grand Champion; Isaiah Rueter, Junior Poultry,...
2020 Open Craft Show results released
Beaded: Gayla Mayden, 65+, Beaded, 1. Candlemaking: Gayla Mayden, 65+, Candlemaking, 2. Ceramics: Mary Austin, 65+, Ceramics, 1; Gayla Mayden, 65+, Ceramics, 2. Christmas Ornaments: Gayla Mayden, 65+, Christmas Ornaments, 1; Gayla Mayden, 65,...
Local youth raise beef for fair
Senior Showmanship: Brooklyn Plumb, Junior Beef (4-H/FFA), Senior Showmanship, 1, Grand Champion; Cash Weber, Junior Beef (4-H/FFA), Senior Showmanship, 2, Reserve Grand Champion; Brendan Nelson,...
Crop & Garden Show winners announced
Garden Fun Classes: Bennett McCallum, Garden Fun Classes:Division B, Decorate a Flower Pot, 1; Andy Schroetlin, Garden Fun Classes:Division B, Decorate a Flower Pot, 1; Julia Schroetlin, Garden Fun Classes:Division B, Decorate a Flower Pot, 1....
Fine Arts entrants receive awards at fair
Adult Advanced: Jes-c French, Adult Advanced, Photography - Black/White, 1; Joe Crowder, Adult Advanced, Photography - Black/White, 2; Brenda Oman, Adult Advanced, Photography - Black/White, 3; Brenda Oman, Adult Advanced, Photography – Color, 1; J...
Baked & Preserved Goods contest held during annual Phillips County Fair
4 and Under: Braylin Herman, 13 & UNDER DIVISION E: Muffins (4 muffins), Miscellaneous (YOUTH), 1, Best in Show Youth; Daniel Schroetlin, 13 & UNDER DIVISION G: Cakes (not iced), Cupcakes, 4 (YOUTH), 1; Lili Vasquez, 13 & UNDER DIVISION I: Cookies...
Sheep entered into Open class
Open Breeding and Market Sheep: Haeden Daniel, Open Breeding & Market Sheep, Ewe Lamb-Breeding, 1....
Round Robin held; results released
Seniors: Kylee Workman, Junior Round Robin Showmanship (4-H/FFA), 1, Grand Champion; Brooklyn Plumb, Junior Round Robin Showmanship (4-H/FFA), 2, Reserve Grand Champion; Jessica Owens, Junior Round...
