Articles from the November 2, 2023 edition
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Trick-or-Treaters turn out for Halloween fun
TRICK-OR-TREATERS of all ages dressed up for Halloween festivities on Tuesday evening. Pictured above are first place winners in each category. The winners of the costume contest at the Haxtun Fire Ha...
By Haxtun Health fills nearly all open nursing positions
Focus at Haxtun Health over the past month has honed in on several areas, two specifically relating to traveling and contract labor expenses and inpatient rehab numbers. To most, inpatient rehab is commonly known as its former name, swing bed. Often...
County commissioners advance courthouse sidewalk project
In a special meeting of the Phillips County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 23, action was taken related to sidewalk and parking lot upgrades on the grounds surrounding the county courthouse. The...
Under the Wire
If you live in the country you probably share a bond with everyone else who lives outside city limit signs. This common denominator is the lowly mailbox. Since prehistoric times (which means longer...
Fearless Faith
Are humans’ best friends (dogs in particular) just what the doctor ordered? After being gone for a few days and sharing a reunion car ride with our dog, she peeked over the back seat with one of t...
Extension Spotlight
What practical garden tasks need to be done in fall? Well, here is one that does not have to be done: raking leaves. Use your mower to break up the leaves and feed the soil and give nutrients to the grass. If you like a nice green spring lawn, then...
Capital Review
To realize that “the human heart is deceitful and desperately wicked” one need only look at the anti-Israel protests around the world since Hamas terrorists murdered some 1,400 civilians and kidnapped 200 others. The horrific acts include: • More...
Financial Focus
We all make mistakes in many areas of life. These mistakes are usually fairly harmless — we took a wrong turn while driving, used the wrong ingredients in a recipe and so on. But sometimes, our mistakes can be costly — especially those connected to...
Times Past
13 Years Ago Nov. 9, 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Chryst, pictured, who observed their 57th wedding anniversary here on Thursday, Nov. 3, have been residents of Haxtun for 20 years. Mrs. Chryst will...
Haxtun set to host first round of post-season play against Calhan
It's playoff time and the Haxtun Bulldogs will host the first round of post-season play this weekend. The 8-1 Bulldogs are set to face off against 6-2 Calhan on Saturday afternoon at Adam Wernsman Fie...
Lady Bulldogs finish regular season play as 9th ranked team in 1A
The Lady Bulldogs are on the way to Regionals. The team is set to host 16th seeded Belleview Christian on Friday night. Haxtun entered the 24-team post-season bracket as the ninth ranked team,...
Lady Wildcats enter Regionals in #14 spot; need one win for State
Fleming's Lady Wildcats have taken the 14th spot in a 24-team Regional bracket following the completion of the regular volleyball season. The Lady Wildcats stand at 12-11 following a pair of losses...
Season closes with loss to top ranked Eagles
The 2023 football season has come to a close for the Fleming Wildcat squad. Fleming traveled to Stratton last Friday, Oct. 27, where they took a 52-14 loss to Colorado's top ranked 6-man team. The Wil...
