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Addresses needed

Addresses needed

Addresses needed

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Attention MHS Alumni! If your mailing address has changed, or if you know of address changes of any alumni, please call Arla Kvanvig at 308-546-2339 or email her at mkvanvig@gmail.com. This year’s alumni paper will be mailed out at the end of this month!

Beef meeting April 12th in Thedford

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Take a break from calving, Wednesday, April 12 from 2-5 p.m. CT and join Farm Credit Services of America and Nebraska Extension at the Sandhills Corral, Thedford, to discuss cattle and grazing management strategies in 2023.
The winning form of the Whitfield family, Denny on the left, his two sons Tracy and Kyle, and friend, Colby Walton. This was their fastest time yet, 59 minutes flat. Terri Licking

The winning form of the Whitfield family, Denny on the left, his two sons Tracy and Kyle, and friend, Colby Walton. This was their fastest time yet, 59 minutes flat. Terri Licking

Mullen hosts 15th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
by Terri Licking The Hooker County Community Center on the fairgrounds west of Mullen was the site of the 15th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race held March 3 and 4. Over 40 brave souls from the states of Kansas, Colorado and eastern Nebraska made the trek.

Mullen News

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Happy Easter week everyone! Sounds like we are due for another round of snow and the good ole Nebraska wind this week! Area ranchers might be having snowball fights at this year’s brandings at this rate. Goldie Little enjoyed a surprise dinner treat from Justin and Bri Moore.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Tuesday, Bob and Peggy Marsh traveled to Broken Bow. Peggy attended the Hooker County Republican Party meeting Tuesday evening at Judy White’s home. Thursday evening, Peggy attended the monthly Hooker County Historical Society meeting.

Sandhills Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
MONDAY, APRIL 10 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, APRIL 11 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 6:30 Lions Club, Hooker County Library basement THURSDAY, APRIL 13 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center FRIDAY, APRIL 14...

Looking Back

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
1 YEAR AGO - 2022 Obituaries: Lois Hardy, Marty Boyer 5 YEARS AGO - 2018 Birth: Quinten Darrel to Tyler and Cammie Kroll Obituaries: Burlin “Wayne” Osborne, Stephen Byrd 10 YEARS AGO - 2013 Birth: Jonas Donald to Josh and Arianna Purcell Obituaries: Donald Klase, Roger “Barney” Barnebey 25 YEARS...
Pictured left to right on Monday at Lots of Love Day Care: Lori Folk holding Ellianna Collins, Brogan Jewell, Aurora Polt, Chasin McIntosh (sister Ady was sleeping), Arthur Polt, Ryhme Pettit, Ryann Walz and “Grandma” Ruby Folk. Gerri Peterson

Pictured left to right on Monday at Lots of Love Day Care: Lori Folk holding Ellianna Collins, Brogan Jewell, Aurora Polt, Chasin McIntosh (sister Ady was sleeping), Arthur Polt, Ryhme Pettit, Ryann Walz and “Grandma” Ruby Folk. Gerri Peterson

Lots of Love Day Care celebrates Week of the Young Child

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
by Gerri Peterson This year April 1-7 was designated as the Week of the Young Child - an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The Mullen Ambulance service recently thanked and said goodbye to two people on their squad. Dave Sullivan (left) retired after 33 years of service as an ambulance driver. Wynn Wiens was an EMT for 15 years and also served as the Hooker County Sheriff, was a volunteer fireman, and handled emergency management duties. He moved for a new job opportunity. courtesy photo

The Mullen Ambulance service recently thanked and said goodbye to two people on their squad. Dave Sullivan (left) retired after 33 years of service as an ambulance driver. Wynn Wiens was an EMT for 15 years and also served as the Hooker County Sheriff, was a volunteer fireman, and handled emergency management duties. He moved for a new job opportunity. courtesy photo

Sullivan, Wiens recognized by EMS

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Childers’ legacy to be honored April 26

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The public is invited to honor the lives and legacy of Bob and Susan Childers on Wednesday, April 26 at the Seneca Auditorium in Seneca. Lunch will be catered by the Chuckwagon ’n Jug and served at 11:00 a.m. MT, followed by a short program at 11:30 a.m. MT.
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