Articles from the September 21, 2023 edition
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Hofmeisters named Grand Marshals of 102nd Corn Fest
There's just something special about the last Saturday in September in Haxtun. The weekend marks a special celebration in which community members gather to celebrate the end of corn harvest by means...
King & Queen contenders
FLEMING HIGH SCHOOL will crown this year's Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of Saturday's football game against Haxtun. Contenders for this year's crowns are pictured (l-r), Tori Champ,...
Town of Fleming's attempts to reach DOW go unanswered
The Fleming Town Council held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:32 p.m. The following council members were present: Bill Langridge, Suzanne Wales, Alex Gapter, Bonnie...
Correction
The Fireman's/FFA breakfast is from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and is a free will donation. The Fireman’s lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 kids 12 and younger....
Office of Emergency Management collaborates to be prepared in times of crisis
Since starting in May of 2021 as the Phillips County emergency manager, Broc Pelle has become well entrenched in the complexities of county-level emergency management and its inherent collaboration...
Under the Wire
Today’s “Under The Wire” begins with a question. “How would you like to work at a job requiring 24/7 attendance at largely manual labor? As a reward for your tenacity your salary will arrive as a ch...
Fearless Faith
At the risk of others knowing how often I counsel our dogs, one phrase comes to mind. Read the room. Such wisdom is mostly imparted when calamity is a probable outcome. It is frequently shared when...
Financial Focus
Paying for health care can be challenging — but are you taking full advantage of all the resources available to you? You might have access to a Health Savings Account or a Flexible Spending Account, so let’s look at both. An HSA is a personal sav...
Times Past
13 Years Ago Sept. 28, 1938 Accidental discharge of a shotgun in an automobile caused injury Monday evening to Charles Scholl, a farmer living six miles south and one and one-half miles west of...
Trick or Trot event to Support Dementia Training scholarships
Come one, come all, on Saturday, Oct. 7, as CSU Extension has collaborated with Holyoke FCCLA to bring the Trick-or-Trot, 1 mile/5k costume walk or run back to Phillips County . This fun costume...
Haxtun takes last second win on the road; climbs to #1 in rankings
It was a battle in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains Saturday as two of the top five teams in Colorado 8-man football met on the field in Fairplay. The Bulldogs met up with the Bluejays from...
Lady Bulldogs pick up win over Wray
The Haxtun Lady Bulldogs improved to 9-5 with a win over the Wray Lady Eagles on the road Tuesday night. The match up at Wray was the first for the Lady Bulldogs since they took the court at home...
Wildcats take loss at Crawford, Neb.
The Fleming Wildcats traveled three hours north last Friday, Sept. 15, to take on the Rams of Crawford, Neb. The Wildcats found themselves down 31-0 with just seconds left on the clock in the first...
Lady Wildcats sweep Lady Longhorns
The Fleming Lady Wildcats swept their lone match of the past week over the Lone Star Lady Longhorns putting them in the second spot in league rankings according to MaxPreps. The Lady Wildcats traveled to Lone Star to face off with the Lady Longhorns...
Haxtun FFA Chapter's annual auction to be held during Corn Fest
Going once, going twice, sold! The annual Haxtun FFA member auction is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 30. The auction takes place on the main stage downtown Haxtun following the parade and Lil’ Mr. and Miss Corn Festival contest, around 12 n...
Firemen to host breakfast
For decades Corn Festival goers have started their day with pancakes, bacon and eggs at the Haxtun Fire Hall and the 102nd is no different. The Haxtun Volunteer Fireman will host their annual breakfast this year at the fire hall, located at the...
Wayne "Jack" Falk
Wayne O. "Jack" Falk, Haxtun, passed away Sept. 12, 2023 at the age of 95. Jack was born in a "Sod House" in Dawson County, near Sumner, Neb. on Sept. 15, 1927 to Silas and Elvira (Mellberg) Falk....
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