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Shop Local Poker Run to be July 1-24

The Tribune is once again sponsoring a Shop Local Poker Run during the month of July to celebrate Gerri Peterson’s 15 year anniversary of owning the Tribune. Here’s what you need to know: •The poker run takes place July 1-24, 2023. •The winner will receive $100 cash.

Free finance clinic in Valentine June 29

A free farm finance clinic for farmers and ranchers and their families will be held in Valentine on Thursday, June 29. The clinic is confidential, one-on-one sessions with an experienced ag law attorney and ag finance counselor. These clinics have been offered in Nebraska since 1989.

4th annual Sandhills Rodeo Bible Camp

by Deb Cox Entries are rolling in for the 4th Annual Sandhills Rodeo Bible Camp June 20th through the 22nd to be held at the Hooker County Fairgrounds. We have received entries from Colorado, South Dakota and Nebraska so far.
Part of the cornhole tournament in action, with Chris Kuncl and Kyle Bloom named the champions.

Part of the cornhole tournament in action, with Chris Kuncl and Kyle Bloom named the champions.

Family Fun Night enjoyed by all ages

The Family Fun Night held Friday, June 9 during alumni festivities for the public was moved to The Hilltop Gym thanks to rain showers that moved through the area, but it was still a success!
The Mullen Commercial Club sponsored the alumni BBQ held on Saturday, June 10 under the Chuckwagon ’n Jug awning. The Mullen EMTs served the meal, with all proceeds going towards the new ambulance fund. EMT and Commercial Club members are pictured l-r: Shauna Donohoe, Shelby Hardin, Bri Moore, Barb Svoboda, Sarah Hardin, Mary Lou Harding, Sooky Marks, Wade Marsh, Doug Deibler, Brandon Boyer, Terra Boyer, Mark Hassett, Donna Boyer, Casey Phillips, Ron Boyer, Kelly Marsh. courtesy photo

The Mullen Commercial Club sponsored the alumni BBQ held on Saturday, June 10 under the Chuckwagon ’n Jug awning. The Mullen EMTs served the meal, with all proceeds going towards the new ambulance fund. EMT and Commercial Club members are pictured l-r: Shauna Donohoe, Shelby Hardin, Bri Moore, Barb Svoboda, Sarah Hardin, Mary Lou Harding, Sooky Marks, Wade Marsh, Doug Deibler, Brandon Boyer, Terra Boyer, Mark Hassett, Donna Boyer, Casey Phillips, Ron Boyer, Kelly Marsh. courtesy photo

BBQ proceeds go to ambulance fund

BBQ proceeds go to ambulance fund
Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the Tribune’s Daddy & Me Photo Contest! Crystal Hessin won a $25 gift certificate to a Mullen business of her choice, courtesy of the Tribune.

Mullen News

Goldie Little had an eventful weekend full of alumni guests. Gary and Marg Little of Kearney were weekend visitors of Goldie. Marg celebrated her 50th year reunion. Alan and Bonnie of North Platte also joined Goldie this weekend with a visit; Bonnie too was here to celebrate her 50th class reunion.

South Cherry

Peggy Marsh helped volunteer at the Pie by the Slice at the Old Hotel Museum Friday afternoon. Following, Bob and Peggy met with Peggy’s class of ’68 at Hondo Lanes.

Sandhills Calendar

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 1:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Village meeting room MONDAY, JUNE 19 7:00 EMT business meeting, Ambulance garage WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 1:30 United Methodist Women, United Methodist Church 6:00 Mullen Book Club, Hooker County Courthouse lawn.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2022 239 attend Mullen Alumni Association banquet Nebraska High School State Rodeo Champions - Spencer De-Naeyer in bareback riding and Whitney Jennings in girls cutting Engagement: Traci Cooley and Ethan Johnson Marriage: Adeline Hand and Adam Starr - celebrating their 1 year...