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Articles from the October 26, 2023 edition


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  • Six candidates running for seats in Fleming

    Oct 26, 2023

    FRENCHMAN BOARD of Education candidates (l-r), Jeff Harms, Carmen Vandenbark, Kamie Lambrecht, Aimee Haynes, Leo Mekelburg and Jeff Brekel during a meet and greet last week. Harms, Haynes and Lambrecht are running for the two, two-year openings on the Frenchman Education Board. Vandenbark, Melkelburg and Brekel are running for the one, four-year term in the November Election....

  • Hadeen & Molde make presentation to Haxtun BOE

    Candie Fix, Managing Editor|Oct 26, 2023

    The Haxtun Board of Education October meeting opened with a report on the local chapter of Future Business Leaders of America from students Kelsie Hadeen and Aly Molde. The two gave details on membership as well as a recap of experiences at the National FBLA convention in Atlanta, Ga. over the summer. Hadeen and Molde told board members that Haxtun FBLA currently has 66 members; an increase in three from last year. Of those 66, 10 are new freshmen and eight are first-time members in grades 10-12. Twelve of the members are chapter officers, two...

  • Health and wellness grows at Haxtun Health

    From Haxtun Health|Oct 26, 2023

    A familiar face to many in our community has rejoined the team at Haxtun Health. Wendy Evans, Physical Therapist, has rejoined the Haxtun Health Care Team as Director of Health and Wellness. Although she will be treating physical therapy patients, her focus is on developing a range of programs in the community, including fitness classes, education programs, seminars and fitness assessments. Her role will also include establishing relationships with community partners to provide education and...

  • Memory, forgetfulness & aging: What's normal and what's not?

    From Haxtun Health|Oct 26, 2023

    Many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities. For example, they might be concerned about taking longer than before to learn new things, or they may sometimes forget to pay a bill. These changes are usually signs of mild forgetfulness — often a normal part of aging — not serious memory problems. What's the difference between normal, age-related forgetfulness and a serious memory problem? It's normal to forget things once in a while as we age, but serious memory problems make it hard to do everyday things like dri...

  • Coloradans can now add their driver license/ State ID to Google Wallet

    Oct 26, 2023

    The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles announced recently that the Colorado ID can be added to Google Wallet, providing an easy, fast and secure digital version of their state-issued driver license or ID card. Coloradans can now choose to add their driver license or state identification card to Google Wallet and easily and securely present it with a tap or by showing a QR code on their Android phone at select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck® security checkpoints, including within Denver International Airport....

  • Under the Wire

    Gary Hodgson|Oct 26, 2023

    Today’s title is half of a thought that has been lodged in my mind all morning. The complete thought is “What do you do where there is nothing to do? That is where I find myself at the moment. No irrigation water to tend to. Cows all turned out on the hay meadows at home. I can watch them from my rocker in the sunroom, sprayed all the weeds around the corrals and buildings yesterday. Been to town to get the mail earlier. Mowed the yard a couple of days ago. It’s so hot and dry it isn’t even tr...

  • Fearless Faith

    Ken Frantz|Oct 26, 2023

    Like clockwork, color has once more intervened on our everyday senses in warm and reassuring ways. As in past years, a cry has gone up declaring this year’s foliage the best in many seasons, but we actually mean it this time. Who is to argue? There is nary a complaint about the crimson reds, iridescent yellows and bright oranges coming to life. It’s not just trees, either. It includes bushes, shrubs, ground covers, scrub oak and the cotoneasters to name a few. We take it as it is given to us,...

  • Guest Column

    Greg Brophy|Oct 26, 2023

    As a conservative and a recovering legislator, I’ve always believed that public policy should be based on facts, not feelings. Laws, regulations and spending decisions from elected officials and executive branch agencies should be driven by science, economics and other relevant fields of research — not ideology or special interests. It’s simple really: Ignore the facts when making policy and the policy won’t work. As founding father John Adams famously quipped: Facts are stubborn things. But that raises the question: Where do we find the fac...

  • Times Past

    Oct 26, 2023

    13 Years Ago Nov. 2, 1938 A baby girl was born Thursday (Oct. 27, 1938) to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Reitz of Sedgwick. The mother and baby are at the Mooney Hospital here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hoschouer are the parents of a baby boy, born last week at their home. Fred M. Swisher, Democratic candidate for state senator, is seeking office for the first time in next Tuesday is general election from the 12th senatorial district, comprising the counties of Phillips, Sedgwick and Logan. Vote for Mrs. Margaret...

  • Seger earns All-Conference

    Oct 26, 2023

    Haxtun senior Samantha Seger was recently named All-Conference for her efforts on the Holyoke High School softball team. Seger played first base for the Lady Dragons. In her senior season, Seger registered a .566 batting average and a .625 on base percentage, according to stats on MaxPreps. She had a total of 43 hits and 20 runs batted in. In addition to her All-Conference selection, voted on by coaches in the Lady Dragons respective softball league, Seger was chosen to play in the Colorado...

  • Fuesz competes in Finals in Okla.

    Oct 26, 2023

    Cash Fuesz competed at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's Prairie Circuit Finals, held in Duncan, Okla., Oct. 12-14. The PRCA comprises 13 circuits. The Prairie Circuit includes Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Cowboys and cowgirls compete throughout the year. Those finishing in the top 12 in money won qualify for the finals. Fuesz came into the finals sitting fourth in total money won. Fuesz roped and tied three calves in 9.2, 8.9 and 7.9 seconds over the course of three days of rodeo...

  • Bulldogs pick up 8th win this season; set to host Merino on Friday

    Candie Fix, Managing Editor|Oct 26, 2023

    The Haxtun Bulldogs improved to 8-0 with an impressive 26-point win over Sedgwick County on Friday night. The win puts Haxtun in the running for a third Plains League Conference championship with just one regular season game remaining. This week, the Bulldogs are set to face off with the Rams from Merino in the last regular season home game. Action started off hot in Julesburg on Friday as Haxtun put 20 points on the board and Sedgwick County added 14. The Bulldogs outscored the Cougars by 10 in the second quarter to take a 16-point advantage a...

  • Haxtun takes down Sedgwick County and Weldon Valley last week

    Candie Fix, Managing Editor|Oct 26, 2023

    It was a big week on the volleyball court and the Haxtun Lady Bulldogs delivered. The Lady Bulldogs notched wins over Sedgwick County and Weldon Valley to improve to 16-6 overall. The two victories moved Haxtun up to number 10 in Colorado High School Activities Association live RPI rankings as of Wednesday morning. The Lady Bulldogs currently hold a seven game win streak. Haxtun hit the road for both matches over the past week, kicking action off at the home of the Sedgwick County Lady Cougars...

  • Lady Wildcats go 2-1 with 4-set win at Holyoke and sweep at Caliche

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Oct 26, 2023

    Just a pair of games remain in the regular season for the 12-9 Fleming Lady Wildcats. League standings on MaxPreps put the Lady Wildcats in the number three slot with away games on Thursday, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 27. The Lady Wildcats traveled to Holyoke last Thursday, Oct. 17, where they took a four-set victory over the Lady Dragons. Fleming took sets one, three and four, 25-21, 27-25 and 25-17, respectively. They dropped set two 26-24. Several Lady Wildcats ended the match in double digits...

  • Wildcats to close against top-ranked Eagles

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Oct 26, 2023

    single game remains on the regular season schedule for the Fleming Wildcats. That game puts Fleming on the road to Stratton to go up against 6-man's top-ranked Eagles. Last week, the Wildcats hosted the top-ranked team in League 1 - the Briggsdale Falcons. Briggsdale entered with an undefeated 4-0 league record. The two squads matched efforts in the opening quarter at Fleming on Friday night both putting one touchdown on the scoreboard to tie at 6-all. Fleming gained an advantage in the second...

  • Judy Gramowski

    Oct 26, 2023

    Judy Lucile Gramowski entered into her eternal life on Sept. 17, 2023 in Allenspark. Judy was born Sept. 1, 1944 in Beloit, Wisc. to Arthur and Lucile Winger. She was welcomed home by two older brothers, Gene and David. She graduated from Beloit Memorial in 1962. After high school, she attended the School of Nursing at Swedish American Hospital, where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse in 1966. Judy met the love of her life, Thomas Walter Gramowski, MD in 1967. They were later married...