Articles from the November 16, 2022 edition
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17th straight State appearance results in Runner-Up trophy
FLEMING LADY Wildcat team members who took Runner-Up in the 1A State Volleyball Championship last weekend at the Denver Coliseum are pictured back row (l-r), Hayley Chamberlain, Head Coach Megan...
By Town Council votes to replace hot water heater
Decisions on a hot water heater for Little Sprouts Learning Center, changes to the golf cart ordinance and setting an interim police chief salary for Sergeant Tom Bullard took the greater part of a Monday, Nov. 7 meeting of the Haxtun Town Council....
Fleming voters agree to change municipal election date
The Town of Fleming’s ballot question 2P passed in elections held on Tuesday Nov. 8. The question asked if the Town of Fleming’s regular municipal election date should be changed to the first Tuesday of April to the first Monday in November to...
Kally Kirkwood signs letter of intent to play volleyball at Chadron
Fleming's Kally Kirkwood will head to Chadron State College in Chadron, Neb. next year to play volleyball for the Lady Eagles. Kirkwood signed a letter of intent surrounded by her current coaching...
Firme resigns board seat
Jeff Firme submitted his letter of resignation from the Haxtun Health Board of Directors in October. Firme served the local hospital organization as a board member or a decade. In his letter of resignation, Firme thanked Haxtun Heath employees, past...
A journey through Haxtun FFA's recent trip to National Convention
This year, the Haxtun FFA Chapter had the opportunity to send 14 members to FFA's National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Members left on Oct. 24 and returned home on Oct. 30. The group spent all...
Under the Wire
Partnerships. I will be the first to admit this is a strange title for an “Under The Wire.” Truth of the matter is, for some reason this morning while driving across our Sandhills pasture this...
Fearless Faith
A wild-tending world view is described by nativist author Randy Woodley as “one that maintains a careful watch on the whole community of creation, assuring everything stays in balance for...
Strokes From Other Pens
Letter to the Editor Each year, during the holiday season, you may have noticed a Christmas tree in the lobby of the Points West Bank. On the tree each ornament honors a special person. Those we love who have passed away are closer to our thoughts...
Times Past
85 Years Ago Nov. 17, 1937 Two places of business in Haxtun were entered last Sunday night or early Monday morning and a small amount of cash and merchandise taken. The Yorke Café was entered and...
Bulldogs advance to semifinals following 62-14 win over Sanford
A dominating performance in quarterfinals action gives the Haxtun Bulldogs a final four appearance in the 8-man State championships. Haxtun took a commanding 62-14 win over Sanford at home on...
Lady Wildcats meet Lady Rams for third consecutive title match
Fleming's Lady Wildcat volleyball squad appeared in their 17th consecutive 1A State Tournament last week. And for the third consecutive year, brought home the 1A Runner-Up trophy. This year's seniors...
Wildcats defeat Pirates on Friday; advance to semifinals against Granada
In a Veterans' Day showdown, the Fleming Wildcats defeated the Genoa-Hugo Pirates last Friday in 6-man quarterfinals. The second ranked Wildcats now advance to semifinal play this Saturday against...
Jo Anne Harris
Jo Anne (Sovereign) Harris passed away with family by her side Nov. 7, 2022 at 81 years of age in her home in Haxtun. Jo Anne was born Oct. 23, 1941 to Erwine and Catherine (Crookham)...
