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Scholarship for non-traditional students

News Staff
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Lincoln – From EMT training to a nursing degree and other college credits, non-traditional students are getting the muchneeded support to obtain their educational goals with the Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Max & Eric Brown.
Agricultural educators in a meats science session at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Boot Camp were, from left: Montana Markus, Sidney; Chad Schimmels, instructor, Eustis-Farnam; Melissa Bonifas, Blue Hill; Ed Schuman, Almena, Kansas; Kelsey Philips, Mullen; Shawn McKimmey, Gordon-Rushville; and Dr. Doug Smith, Curtis. Rulon Taylor / NCTA

Agricultural educators in a meats science session at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Boot Camp were, from left: Montana Markus, Sidney; Chad Schimmels, instructor, Eustis-Farnam; Melissa Bonifas, Blue Hill; Ed Schuman, Almena, Kansas; Kelsey Philips, Mullen; Shawn McKimmey, Gordon-Rushville; and Dr. Doug Smith, Curtis. Rulon Taylor / NCTA

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Kelsey Phillips attends workshops at NCTA

Mary Crawford, Ncta News
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Curtis - Chad Schimmels recently had the opportunity to teach the teachers. Schimmels, who in May completed his 25th year in teaching agriculture and advising the Eustis-Farnam FFA Chapter, was one of six instructors at a 2022 Ag Educators Boot Camp and Coaches Clinic in Curtis.

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Nebraska Grazing Conference in Kearney

Daren Redfearn
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Do you want to learn more about grassland conservation, invasive species, and grazing management? Make plans now to attend the 2022 Nebraska Grazing Conference in Kearney at the Younes Convention Center on August 9 and 10. A field tour kicks of the conference on Tuesday, Aug.
“Pullin’ For A Good Time”

“Pullin’ For A Good Time”

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“Pullin’ For A Good Time” Hooker County Fair 2022

News Staff
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
FRIDAY, JULY 29 - TUESDAY, AUG. 9 Goodwill trailer on street south of courthouse SATURDAY, JULY 30 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Registration for Hooker Motor Club’s “Rumble in the Hills” Auto Show “These Hookers are 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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Big tech is trying to cancel local news

David Chavern
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Facebook and Google have become the de facto regulators of news and speech – deciding what content people see and when. Their dominating control over how we communicate has serious implications for Freedom of Press and our broader rights under the First Amendment.

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Library Notes

Julie Pfeiffer, Librarian
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
New books that have recently arrived at the Hooker County Library: Nightwork by Nora Roberts Every Cloak Rolled in Blood by James Lee Burke The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery Meant to Be by Emily Giffin Sparring Partners by John Grisham Unfailing Love by Janette Oke Vacationland by Meg...

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

News Staff
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Lincoln – Last week, Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the State Capitol to raise awareness of the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Chris Sieverdes, NSBF President, presents the Award for Leveraging Resources to Terri Licking, Director of the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway. courtesy photo

Chris Sieverdes, NSBF President, presents the Award for Leveraging Resources to Terri Licking, Director of the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway. courtesy photo

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Polar Bear Tank Race wins award

News Staff
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Broken Bow - The National Scenic Byway Foundation was pleased to present the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway with the 2022 Leveraging Resources Award during the Heartland Byway Conference in Leavenworth, Kansas, on May 4, 2022.
Pauline Brecken at her 100th birthday party earlier this month. Starla Spurlin

Pauline Brecken at her 100th birthday party earlier this month. Starla Spurlin

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Pauline Brecken is ‘ready for 101’!

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Pauline Brecken has reached another goal - living to be 100. “I feel great! I don’t even feel like I am 100. I’m getting ready for 101,” she said with her signature laugh.
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