Articles from the November 2, 2022 edition
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Run/walk benefits local pool project
KENDRA BIESEMEIER and her kids, Peyton, Tripp and Reese, dress up as Gru and Minions from the movie Despicable Me for a Trick or Trot 5k/mile walk to benefit the Haxtun Swimming Pool project hosted...
By Haxtun Health awarded CORH for second year
Department heads gave reports on a number of topics in a Haxtun Health Board of Directors meeting on Monday night, Oct. 24. Topics include emergency preparedness training, CORH resources, infrastructure project updates along with notice of staffing...
HPD Chief placed on administrative leave
Haxtun’s Police Chief Nate Nadow has been placed on administrative leave following a special meeting of the Haxtun Town Council on Monday evening, Oct. 24 at the town hall. The special meeting included only an executive session for a closed-door m...
Physicians' Assistant Rebecca "Reba" Bean joins team at Haxtun Health
Rebecca "Reba" Bean, Physician Assistant, earned her Physician Assistant Bachelor of Science and Masters at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Bean also served her country by...
Softball players recognized
Three Haxtun athletes were recently recognized for their efforts on the Holyoke Lady Dragon softball team. The Lady Dragons went 11-13 overall in their 2022 season. The team held a 4-2 league record,...
Stained glass project completed at Haxtun United Methodist Church
On Sunday, Oct. 23, the Haxtun United Methodist Church congregation, led by Pastor Jeri Soens, held a dedication service commemorating the completion of a six-year project replacing the seven arched e...
Under the Wire
Once again, winter looms ahead. That means it’s time to switch from straw to felt hats, “T” shirts to long sleeves and jackets and for a cowboy, the most difficult change of all. Fall means it’s...
Fearless Faith
The word “gnarly” has undergone a renaissance of sorts in recent decades from a rather uncomplimentary adjective to something celebrating a unique accomplishment or particular look that is in vog...
Strokes from Other Pens
Letter to the Editor, We would like to thank Ron Carpenter, former Mayor Brandon Biesemeier, soon to be Mayor Mike Ensminger and the Haxtun Town Council for pursuing the street project and allowing the community to vote on and approve the project....
Strokes from Other Pens
Letter to the Editor, This letter is addressed to those who live in or have property in the Frenchman Groundwater Management District. The November Election Ballot includes ballot measure 7B. We are asking voters to allow the Frenchman Groundwater...
Cody's Corner
I have been blessed to have my parents live with me since December 2021. On nights when I do not have a game, meeting or school event to attend I enjoy sitting with my mom and dad as they watch the...
Times Past
13 years ago Nov. 3, 1937 Mrs. Emery Price entertained a number of guests Sunday in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mr. Price's father, D. Price. Guests who enjoyed the affair were Mr. and Mrs....
Haxtun claims Plains League Championship with win over Merino
For the second consecutive year the Haxtun Bulldogs are Plains League Champions! The Bulldogs officially clinched the title with a final regular season win in Merino on Friday night. The team's 9-0...
Lady Bulldogs move onto 1A Regionals
The Haxtun Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket into the 1A Regional volleyball tournament slated to be played out at sites throughout the State this Friday and Saturday. Haxtun is set to travel to Kit...
Lady Wildcats go 1-1 in closing week; enter Regionals in #4 spot
The Fleming Lady Wildcats wrapped up their regular-season play last week at 1-1 with a loss to top-ranked Merino and a victory over Stratton. The Lady Wildcats have earned the fourth spot and home...
Fleming takes first 6-man loss this year
Official playoff brackets have been released following the close of the regular 6-man football season last week. The Fleming Wildcats have clinched the number two slot after going 7-2 overall this...
William Funke
William (Bill) Henry Funke passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at the age of 97. Bill was born on April 2, 1925 and grew up in Atchison, Kan., during the Depression. When WWII broke out, he...
Charles "Chuck" Dunbar
Charles Boyd Dunbar was found deceased at his home in Haxtun on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Chuck was born Nov. 20, 1951 in Sterling to Boyd and Lydia Dunbar of Haxtun. He attended Haxtun Schools, grades...
