Articles from the December 14, 2022 edition
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An evening in Elflandia
ELVES FROM Elflandia pledge their loyalty during Fleming's preschool through third grade Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Elves pictured (l-r) are Kolby Hickey, Leonnise Lind, Calla Hoppe,...
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Ensminger switches seats; Green joins table
New Mayor Michael Ensminger and Councilmember Dave Green took their oaths of office to serve the Town of Haxtun in a Monday night, Dec. 5 meeting at the community center. In addition to filling new...
Town of Haxtun awarded $923K grant for renovations to community pool
Last week the Great Outdoors Colorado board awarded the Town of Haxtun a $923,400 grant to renovate the community’s public pool facility. The grant is part of GOCO’s Community Impact program, which develops and revitalizes parks, trails, school yar...
Schaefer signs to play volleyball at McCook Community College
The completion of an accomplished four-year high school volleyball career brought the opportunity for Fleming senior Lexi Schaefer to compete at the collegiate level as she continues her education...
A Healthier Weigh – how far will you go?
Need a jump start to get your 2023 headed in a healthier direction? If so, the “A Healthier Weigh” program, sponsored by Colorado State University Golden Plains Area Extension, may be what you are looking for. This program has been revamped from pas...
Under the Wire
I guess you could say I have been “flipped off.” Now, depending on how your mind works, you may think Sue popped the clutch on the pickup while I was feeding off the flatbed. Some might assume thi...
Fearless Faith
It was time for something to change regarding a worn and splintery edge-grain fir floor. Options were rather simple but limited: tear out and replace, sand and refinish or lay new prefinished...
Extension Spotlight
Why does a walnut produce a chemical, juglone or hydrox juglone? This is a naturally occurring chemical that is a defense mechanism protecting the walnut tree from surrounding plants. What happens to the surrounding plants? It stunts the growth of...
Times Past
13 Years Ago Dec. 15, 1937 The corner drugstore: Evening in Paris sets, $1.10 and up; manicuring sets 25¢ to $2.50; electric toasters, $1.19; electric waffle irons, $3.50; electric razors, $10;...
Reaching your health goals in 2023; Getting healthy in the New Year
The New Year is quickly approaching. A new year, for many, means new goals to strive towards. Set yourself up for success by implementing a plan to help you reach your targets. Haxtun Health offers the tools to get you to where you want to be in your...
Lady Bulldogs keep improving; out-rebounding opponents 117-73
While the win-loss record may not reflect the work put in by the Lady Bulldogs thus far this season, good things are happening on the court and the team continues to improve each game. Over the last...
Haxtun picks up two wins last week; improve to 3-0 on the season
The Haxtun Bulldogs are on a three game winning streak following wins over Caliche and Perkins County, Neb. last week. The 3-0 start to the season leaves the Bulldogs in the top spot in early Lower Pl...
Lady Wildcats take win over Caliche; move to 3-0 on the year
With their most recent win over the Caliche Lady Buffaloes, the Fleming Lady Wildcats moved on to 3-0 on the season. The two squads held matching 2-0 records prior to last Friday’s outing. Fleming took wins over Haxtun and Belleview Christian in w...
Fleming notches win #1 over Caliche; stands at 1-2 after week 2
The Fleming Wildcats notched their first win of the season in week number two of action on the basketball court last week. The Wildcats opened with losses to Haxtun and Belleview Christian in week one. The week number two win over Caliche puts them...
Wrestlers compete at Southern Valley Invitational in Nebraska
Sedgwick County/Fleming wrestlers traveled to Oxford, Neb. to participate in the Southern Valley Invitational on Friday, Dec. 9. In addition to the SCF boys wrestling, for the first time three girls...
Winona Chrisman
Winona Louise "Noni" Chrisman died Nov. 25, 2022 at her home in Longmont at the age of 94. She was born July 24, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Bernice Eble Thurber. Noni and her mom moved to a farm...
Death Notice
Diane Belle passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at her home in Julesburg at the age of 68. Memorials have been established in Diane’s memory to the Animal Friends Alliance of Ft. Collins and the United Methodist Church of Julesburg. Condolences m...
FFA members attend Conference
HAXTUN FFA Chapter recently sent sophomore members and officer team to the District 16 Leadership Conference. Sophomores attended leadership workshops, one of which was hosted by Haxtun members Grace...
Haxtun Public Library earns Certificate of AspenCat Awesomeness
The Haxtun Public Library recently received a Certificate of AspenCat Awesomeness. AspenCat is a union-catalog, integrated library system running on open source software managed by Colorado Library Consortium. The Haxtun Public Library and new...
