Articles from the October 14, 2020 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 13 of 13
Homecoming hopefuls
FLEMING HIGH School announced their homecoming royal court last week in anticipaiton of Homecoming festivities planned for this week. Seniors nominated for the titles of king and queen are pictured...
By Pace reports Haxtun Health's purchase of old Smith Hardware building in downtown Haxtun
By Candie Fix [email protected] With significant growth in many of the services now offered at Haxtun Health comes the possible need for expansion. While exact plans for the new space is still unknown at this time, Haxtun Health has purchased the...
PC Commissioners accept recommendation for Weldco permit
Phillips County Board of Commissioners accepted the recommendation by the Phillips County Board of Adjustment to approve a conditional use permit for Weldco Farms, LLC with 20 conditions. The motion passed 2-1 in a roll call vote, with Don Lock and...
Under the Wire
It’s called reading between the lines. You know what I’m referring to. Someone says one thing, but means another. I don’t know about you but it bugs the heck out of me. If you’ve got somethi...
Fearless Faith
It is a constant ever-present mantra these days that 2020 has been a particularly challenging year. Mental and physical trials of broad scope and impact are present in the lives of us all. Unease as...
Extension Spotlight
Dry weather damages even the most established perennials. The roots are what will be damaged. When do you water? And what perennials to cut back this fall and then next spring? Deeply watering your perennials before the ground freezes goes a long...
Son Up to Son Down
We were preparing for school pictures last week and my middle child was adamant on having “rock and roll hair” for his. I tried and tried to talk him out of it, but he kept insisting that he has a m...
Times Past
13 Years Ago Oct. 9, 1935 Recent action on the part of state highway officials is considered a favorable move toward the completion of the No. 6 highway project from Paoli to Holyoke. Although...
New towers installed last week
HAXTUN TELEPHONE COMPANY installed two new towers in the Fleming area last week, including the one above near Highway 6. The new towers will cover an area south/west and north of F...
Bulldogs fall short by four in season opener at Holly
It’s been eight months since Bulldog athletes have taken the field or court in any Colorado High School Activities Association sanctioned sport but that all came to a close on Saturday as fans eagerly awaited the return of fall sports. While v...
Fleming Wildcats open season at Arickaree/Woodlin; gear up for homecoming against North Park this Saturday
The long-awaited and highly anticipated official start of this year’s football season did not disappoint for the Fleming Wildcat family last Friday. Ongoing restrictions and regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of the s...
Joanine Lousberg
Joanine Rose Lock Lousberg passed away on Oct. 9, 2020 at the age of 80. Joanine was born Jan. 21, 1940 in Linn, Mo. Her parents were Edward and Mary Ann Lock and she was one of 10 children. When Joan...
Laurel Williams
Laurel Adelaide Williams passed away in Sterling on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at the age of 96. Laurel was born on Feb. 11, 1924 at home in LeRoy. She was the daughter of Peter Loos and Idaletta Dreier...
