The Haxtun-Fleming Herald - What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope

Throughout her 37 years as a small business owner, local florist Marilyn Michael has been honored for her service to the Haxtun community more than once. As she packed up her belongings from The County Rose upon retirement this summer, she counted eight awards that collected on her wall over the years. While they all are meaningful and deserving, the one she receives Saturday, Sept. 25 might be the sweetest of them all.

Marilyn has been selected to serve as the 100th annual Corn Festival Grand Marshal and will be honored for her years of dedication to the Haxtun community next Saturda...