July 5, 2014 Celebration

Haigler Alumni/Memorial Weekend

 May 24-26 

Saturday afternoon, May 24- noon-4 p.m. - open house at the Cornerstone Center; new Sunshine Thrift at facility opens;

Saturday Evening - gymnasium doors open at 8 p.m. and dance to music of Ron Scott and the Roadmasters w/ Kelly Hayward; Hadley Barrett, pro rodeo hall of famer and grand announcer will emcee the evening, from 8:30- midnight; -
 

Sunday, 12 noon the traditional pot luck luncheon at Legion Community Bldg. on main street;

Sunday Afternoon;  Haigler museums will be open after the pot luck luncheon.

Monday morning, Memorial Day, 10 a.m.services at Haigler Cemetery.

More information when fliers and final planning is completed.

Dundy County Farmer Wins $2500 for Haigler Community Foundation

Brent Evans of Dundy County has been selected as a winner in America's Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by Mansanto Fund.  Brent Evans selected Haigler Community Foundation to receive the $2500 donation in Dundy County.

America's Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations doing important work in rural communities.  The program encourages farmers to enter to win $2500, which is then directed to the farmer's nonprofit of choice.  Launched nationally in 2011, the program has grown to include 1,289 eligible counties in 39 states.  America Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is part of the America's Farmers initiative which highlights the important contributions farmers every day to our society.  For a complete list of Grow Communities winners, please visit grow-communities.com.

Haigler School has been Purchased

The former Haigler Elementary School building and gymnasium have been sold to a local group in the Haigler, Dundy County community. The Dundy County Stratton Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday evening, November 11, 2013, to accept the group's offer and proposal to preserve and re-purpose the buildings for community betterment and economic development in Dundy County and southwest Nebraska. The buildings had been for sale since the elementary school closed its doors in June of this year.

New owners will be the Haigler Community Foundation. Fund drives for the purchase dollars and first year's operating expenses have already begun. LaNeta Carlock, representing the local group, said "donor pledges from individuals and organizations to date total $10,000; and we are confident the needed funds will be raised." All donations are tax deductible.

Ideas for optimum usage of the facilities will always be welcomed by the organizing group. Initially, the facilities will be available for business office rental; meeting rooms, event rentals, kitchen usage, library development, art gallery, exhibit space for continuing museum collections to preserve the history of Dundy County, craft fairs, flea markets, auctions, community thrift store, youth activities, adult education classes, recreation, community and economic development opportunities. It is hoped the doors will be open again before spring arrives. Watch for further announcements.