Articles from the October 13, 2021 edition
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Phillips County 4-Hers celebrate successes of 2021
The beginning of October always marks an annual celebration of the current 4-H year's success and this year was no different as Phillips County 4-H members gathered at the Phillips County Event...
Thayer appears before Judge Killin for advisement
Julie R. Thayer attended an advisement hearing on charges of child abuse and assault via web cam in Phillips County Court on Thursday, Oct. 7. The 40-year-old former childcare director appeared via Webex software in front of Judge Kimbra L. Killin...
Grants available for local 4‐H and FFA members through PFC's GRO program
Premier Farm Credit is now accepting applications for their GRO Program, which awards grants to 4-H and FFA members for their ag-related projects. Applications are available at premieraca.com and in all Premier Farm Credit locations and are due Nov....
Farm safety day in Haxtun
HAXTUN SIXTH GRADE students recently took part in ag safety day sponsored in part by Haxtun Soil Conservation District, Highline Electric Association and CHS. Station topics included ATV, PTO, grain...
Haxtun TC accepts resignation from Mayhew; votes to retire badge
Police Chief Tanya Mayhew submitted her letter of resignation to members of the Haxtun Town Council on Monday evening, Oct. 4. Her intended last day of employment with the local police department will be Monday, Nov. 1. After accepting her letter of...
Sedgwick County Court judge finalists selected
The Thirteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission has nominated three candidates for a Sedgwick County court judgeship created by the retirement of the Honorable Craig Dolezal. The vacancy occurred on Oct. 1. Nominees John Fryar and Chris...
Immanuel Lutheran Church installs Reverend Tim Hahn on Oct. 3
Reverend Tim Hahn was installed as the new Pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Haxtun on Sunday, Oct. 3 in an afternoon ceremony. Hahn and his wife, Alyssa, join the church and Haxtun community...
Under the Wire
Much is said about the family ranch and the family farm. Those reassuring words “the family ranch” describe a future for our industry. There is another segment of the cattle industry where family mea...
Fearless Faith
The heart of fall is upon us. It is easy to spot because it is characterized by the grand entrance of varieties of colors. The colors have been there all along, the chlorophyll of the plants masking...
Extension Spotlight
Pumpkins It’s that time of year again. Time to harvest the pumpkins. Each variety has its own date of maturity. Hopefully, you noted that date on your calendar to help give you an idea of when your pumpkins might be ready. When the stems are dry a...
Colorado Preps Weekly
The first State champions of the new school year were crowned last week, as boys golf held its championships early last week. Softball is entering its postseason later this week and is less than two...
Times Past
11 Years Ago Oct. 28, 1936 Friends and relatives were shocked to learn the news last week of the death of Roy Burnett, 47, which occured last Wednesday night at his home near Chicago, Ill. Injuries th...
Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross supplies drop to lowest post-summer levels since 2015; drive scheduled at HHS on Oct. 19
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types — e...
Haxtun Bulldogs pick up 36-12 over Sedg. Co.; advance to 7-0
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Haxtun Bulldogs put a stomping on the Sedgwick County Cougars. Haxtun defeated the Cougars in their annual homecoming celebration on their home turf in...
Volleyball team sweeps Fleming at home; sit 2nd in league play
With just a handful of games left on the regular season schedule, the Haxtun Lady Bulldogs boast a 13-3 overall record while clinching the second place seed in the 2A/1A Lower Platte League following...
Lady Wildcats go 1-1 last week; take 5-set rematch over Briggsdale on Friday
A competitive week on the volleyball court saw a 1-1 finish for the Fleming Lady Wildcats. The local ladies in green opened with a contest on Haxtun's court where they fell 3-0 to the Lady Bulldogs...
Wildcats maintain top league spot; stand at number five in RPI standings
Three games remain on Fleming’s regular-season agenda and the Wildcats remain on top in 6-man’s North League. Their most recent victory over Briggsdale puts in them in number-five slot according to the Colorado High School Activities Ass...
