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Gathering set to remember Robert & Susan Childers

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Gathering set to remember Robert & Susan Childers

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Robert and Marla Shelbourn, Personal Representatives for the Robert L. Childers Estate and the Susan E. Childers Estate, and the family of Robert and Susan Childers cordially invite Robert and Susan’s friends and acquaintances to gather at the Seneca Community Hall in Seneca, Nebraska, on Saturday,...

Electronic score machines broke in at Hondo Lanes

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

To help show off Mullen’s Hondo Lanes’ new electronic score machines, the Mullen Commercial Club hosted a free bowling night and supper on Sunday, Sept. 12. Around 30 games of bowling were played by bowlers of all ages who enjoyed the event.

Miller receives Livestock Achievement Program award

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Miller receives Livestock Achievement Program award

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Hooker County 4-H member Faith Miller was recognized by the Livestock Achievement Program in beef as a Senior Member of Excellence at the Nebraska State Fair.

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Construction to begin for Merritt breakwater

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Valentine - A new breakwater planned at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area will protect a nearby boat launch and shoreline. The construction project is scheduled to begin this month as workers capitalize on the low water levels at the Sandhills irrigation reservoir.

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- - - South Hooker - - -

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Derek and Jenny Bruhl and Karlie of Lincoln came Saturday to visit Larry and Georgann French and went home Monday. Lois Nordahl, Leila Hicks, Ben Carson and Leah Carson were additional Sunday supper guests.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The Bob Marshes attended the Homecoming volleyball and football games and the coronation following Friday. Wade Marsh, Hadley and Kyler stopped by the Bob Marshes Sunday afternoon. Haley Jones had lunch with the Bob Marshes and Ty Marsh Monday.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 1:00 American Legion Auxiliary, 305 N Blaine - Mullen TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 7:45 a.m. Hospital District Board, PMRH upstairs break room 8:30-12 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse 1:30 United Methodist Women, United Methodist Church WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

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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Looking Back

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

1 YEAR AGO - 2020 Marriage: Rebekah Daniels and Luke Peters Obituary: Ralph Hampton 5 YEARS AGO - 2016 Obituary: Richard “Gene” Boyer 10 YEARS AGO - 2011 Marriage: Kally Neben and Brett King 25 YEARS AGO - 1996 Mark Danielson is new Deputy Sheriff The Parlor opens downtown with pizza and...

Dane Peterson and Liza Simonson are pictured with NASB President Stacie Higgins of Nebraska City (right). courtesy photo

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School board members receive Awards of Achievement

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB), Board of Directors and staff, recognized the 2021 Award of Achievement recipients during the Valentine Area Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 31.

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