Mullen Book Club to meet Nov. 17

The Mullen Book Club will meet next on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center. They will be discussing “The Chicken Sisters” by KJ Dell’Antonia. Please bring an appetizer and/or a drink to share. Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

Goodwill Club of Family and Community Education

Goodwill Club of Family and Community Education met Thursday morning, Oct. 7 at the Village meeting room. President Lois Folk opened the meeting having the flag salute and club creed given. She read, “Autumn Mirrored Everywhere” from a Salesian Mission Booklet.

MPCC to offer class about orphan train

“Reading and Riding the Orphan Train” will be the subject of a new class offered through Mid-Plains Community College in November.

Reducing yucca in rangeland

Yucca plants, which are also called soapweed, are common on rangeland in western and central Nebraska. In some areas, they can be thick and significantly reduce grass production. There are ways, though, to reclaim those grazinglands.

Lee & Mary Lou Isom have been married for 62 years

If you grew up in Mullen, there are community members who were part of your childhood and created the community that led you to move back. Two individuals who’ve helped make Mullen special for permanent residents and travelers alike are Lee and Mary Lou Isom.

Seneca Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar

Please plan to attend the Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar at the Seneca Auditorium in Seneca, Nebraska, on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. We start serving at 11:00 a.m. MST. There will be baked goods for sale, as well as jars of the horseradish that the Seneca Women’s Fellowship is known for.

Pfizer COVID-19 booster here Thursday

West Central District Health Department will be in Mullen this Thursday, Oct. 21 from 1-2 p.m. administering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots in the lower level of Pioneer Memorial Rest Home. Please enter through the east doors, walkins are welcome.

New members wanted for Historical Society, next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 28 - everyone welcome

The Hooker County Historical Society met at the Old Hotel/Museum, Thursday, Sept. 30. President Ken Clark called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members in attendance were Jennifer Peters, Ty Walker, Ted and Sue Bonesteel, Charlie Jones, Peggy Marsh and Ken.