Correction
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Editor’s note: I noticed when updating this week’s Looking Back that I switched the 5 and 10 year information in last week’s issue.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Cornell Garrett courtesy photo
Kung fu class to begin in Mullen on Tuesday, April 11th
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Martial arts has been a part of Cornell Garrett’s life since he was 16.
After watching a HBO movie that had Chinese marital arts in it, Cornell said, “Something in my soul said you must do it.”
He has been training in kung fu ever since and has been teaching it for 32 years.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week
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NOAA - It’s fair to say that 2022 brought unique weather to all portions of Nebraska. From tornadoes, to giant hailstones to wildfires and dust storms, our weather has been impactful.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Pam Ginkens with her award last Friday surrounded by friends, family and MPS staff. Pictured l-r: Chris Kuncl, Pam Huddle, Mardell Huddle, Amy and Mark Ewoldt, Pam, Logan and Dale Ginkens, Roxann Brown, Diana Brost and Mike Kvanvig. Jeff Bundy
Pam Ginkens is NRCSA Classified Staff Member of the Year
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Gerri Peterson Mullen Public Schools’ Business Manager, Pam Ginkens, was awarded the 2023 Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Classified Staff Member of the Year last week at the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association spring conference.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Mullen Book Club’s next monthly pick
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The Mullen Book Club will meet next on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center to discuss “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover. You are welcome to bring a beverage or appetizer to share.
Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Work has resumed on Highway 97
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Work resumed this week on N-97, from reference post 56+87 to reference post 66+96, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for this project.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
- - - Library Notes - - -
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by Julie Pfeiffer, Librarian
New books that have recently arrived at the Hooker County Library:
Without a Trace by Danielle Steel
Code 6 by James Grippando
The House of Wolves by James Patterson
The Bullet Garden by Stephen Hunter
More than Meets the Eye by Iris Johansen
Unnatural History by...
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Mullen News
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Frank Harding always enjoys weekend visits from daughter Karen Juzena. Karen arrived Saturday and returned home Monday morning.
Mullen was busy Saturday afternoon and evening with prom activities. Goldie Little welcomed visitors Alex and Kaleb Moore Saturday afternoon to show off their prom attire.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
- - - South Cherry - - -
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Bob and Peggy Marsh traveled to North Platte Wednesday to visit Charlie Jones. Peggy attended funeral services for Sandy Munn Friday afternoon.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Sandhills Calendar
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MONDAY, MARCH 27 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, MARCH 28
8:30-12 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse
6:30 Hooker County Area Republican Party, Don & Judy White’s house THURSDAY, MARCH 30 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society, Old Hotel
Wednesday, March 22, 2023