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The holiday express

Shelby Welsh, Mhs Senior
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
My alarm goes off, it’s 5:15 in the morning and I am getting ready for basketball practice. I show up in my pajamas and you’ll never guess what was playing when I walked in. Yes, Christmas music! I survive practice and go home to shower and pack my bags for the long journey in front of me.
Comet and Dasher visit Lots of Love Day Care

Comet and Dasher visit Lots of Love Day Care

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Comet and Dasher visit Lots of Love Day Care

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Flip Licking of Seneca brought two of his reindeer to visit Lori Folk’s Lots of Love Day Care in Mullen last Tuesday, Nov. 30. The kids all had their picture taken with the reindeer and got to pet them.
Dane, Teal and Danielle Peterson decorating Christmas cookies last year on Christmas Day. Gerri Peterson

Dane, Teal and Danielle Peterson decorating Christmas cookies last year on Christmas Day. Gerri Peterson

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Recipe: Thick, Soft Sugar Cookies

Gerri Peterson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
I found this recipe several years ago (thanks, Pinterest!) and when I made it for the first time these cookies reminded me of Lofthouse cookies that you can buy in the store.
Go bowling and check out the new score machines!

Go bowling and check out the new score machines!

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Go bowling and check out the new score machines!

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Mullen’s Hondo Lanes purchased a big improvement this year - electronic score machines! The bowling leagues have taken advantage of them this fall and more leagues will begin after the first of the year.

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New scams to watch out for

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Lincoln - Billions of dollars are estimated to be lost by senior adults each year to scammers, according to the National Council on Aging. Now, with the confusion and fear over the coronavirus, scammers try to capitalize.
Sandhills Someone Special Mike Kvanvig

Sandhills Someone Special Mike Kvanvig

Sandhills Someone Special Mike Kvanvig

Gerri Peterson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Several deserving people were nominated for the 2021 Sandhills Someone Special this year. But the person receiving the most nominations was Mike Kvanvig, Mullen High School’s Principal.
Cindy Pearman of KoKo’s Palace for Pampered Pets stands outside her business with Jaci Edis, who will be taking over Jan. 1 and renaming the business 93 Co. Pet Resort. Gerri Peterson

Cindy Pearman of KoKo’s Palace for Pampered Pets stands outside her business with Jaci Edis, who will be taking over Jan. 1 and renaming the business 93 Co. Pet Resort. Gerri Peterson

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Dogs’ best friend, Cindy Pearman, retiring this month

Gerri Peterson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
At first people thought she was going to fail. Then she was a novelty. Fast forward to this year and it was her busiest summer ever. A couple weeks ago for Thanksgiving, always her busiest holiday, she had 52 dogs. Now after 16 years, Cindy Pearman of KoKo’s Palace for Pampered Pets is retiring.
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