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4-Hers who showed livestock are pictured back, l-r: Hunter Brown, Daniel Wright, Izabella Brown, Fayth Brown, Hayley Donohoe, Kalli Licking, Hope Miller, Faith Miller, Hayden Deibler. Front: Gunner Brown, Ryden Ourada, Weston Ourada, Teal Peterson, Duke Miller, Oakes Miller. Gerri Peterson

4-Hers who showed livestock are pictured back, l-r: Hunter Brown, Daniel Wright, Izabella Brown, Fayth Brown, Hayley Donohoe, Kalli Licking, Hope Miller, Faith Miller, Hayden Deibler. Front: Gunner Brown, Ryden Ourada, Weston Ourada, Teal Peterson, Duke Miller, Oakes Miller. Gerri Peterson

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Swine and beef shown at 4-H Livestock Show

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
by Shaniya Albertus, CSA Extension 4-H/Youth Development Assistant This year the Hooker County livestock show was held on Aug. 5. We had a great turnout with 16 exhibitors and a large crowd to support the 4-H youth.
Carson Hegland explains to one of the 4-H judges how he made his tie-dyed items. Gerri Peterson

Carson Hegland explains to one of the 4-H judges how he made his tie-dyed items. Gerri Peterson

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Hooker County 4-H static building exhibit results

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
by Shaniya Albertus, CSA Extension 4-H/Youth Development Assistant Hooker County 4-H static exhibits were judged on Aug. 4. The kids brought a wide variety of exhibits this year and went home with a plethora of ribbons in tow!
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Val Simonson

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Tim Macke wins People’s Choice

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A large variety of exhibits were entered in Open Class of the Hooker County Fair. Named Best in County Needlework was a quilt by Judy Ridenour. Best in County Photography was a boat photo by Diana Brost.
Kinley Crisp won the 4-year-old girl division of the Pedal Tractor Pull last Saturday. Gerri Peterson

Kinley Crisp won the 4-year-old girl division of the Pedal Tractor Pull last Saturday. Gerri Peterson

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46 youth compete in Pedal Tractor Pull

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
by Gerri Peterson The Mid-Nebraska Pedal Pullers were in Mullen for ages 4-13 to compete against each other on Saturday, Aug. 6. The top three of each division can go on to compete at the Nebraska State Fair. The competition saw 46 participants. 4-year-old girls: 1. Kinley Crisp - 27, 2.
Back, l-r: Kassidy Cheever, Izabella Brown, Fayth Brown, Faith Miller, Hunter Brown. Middle: Audrabell Werth, Kendall Phipps, Gunner Brown, Oakes Miller, Duke Miller. Front: Kaisley Phipps, Hope Miller, Ashton Werth. Tami Miller

Back, l-r: Kassidy Cheever, Izabella Brown, Fayth Brown, Faith Miller, Hunter Brown. Middle: Audrabell Werth, Kendall Phipps, Gunner Brown, Oakes Miller, Duke Miller. Front: Kaisley Phipps, Hope Miller, Ashton Werth. Tami Miller

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Hooker County 4-H Horse Show held on hottest day of fair

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Assistant The Hooker County 4-H horse show took place Aug. 2 in blistering heat. The kids did an excellent job of navigating the elevated temperatures and put on a great show for those that gathered.

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Career Coaching with Ken Coleman: Creating a solid resumé

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Believe it or not, creating a solid resumé is just as important as prepping for your job interview. Your resumé is your chance to make a strong first impression on the recruiter. But before you get too freaked out, know this: Building the perfect resumé is actually pretty simple.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
MONDAY, AUGUST 8 7:45 a.m. Hospital District Board, PMRH upstairs break room TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 6:30 Lions Club, Hooker County Library basement 7:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall THURSDAY, AUGUST...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Adult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community.
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