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Mullen News

Tom Hoatson of Hyannis came and helped his mother Charlotte Hoatson with some yard work Saturday. Charlotte went out to Bev Uphoff’s Sunday. Jim and Bonnita Paxton of Dallas, Wisconsin, and Dan and Deb Daly were visitors at Betty Brown’s late Sunday afternoon.

South Cherry

Peggy Marsh attended the Hooker County Area Republican Party meeting at the Village Meeting Room Tuesday evening. Bob and Peggy Marsh left Wednesday for South Dakota. That night they attended the XTREME Bronc Riding Finals in Rapid City, in which Zeke Thurston was a contestant.

South Hooker

Larry and Georgann French, Lois Nordahl and Leila Hicks went to Lincoln Saturday and visited Kathy French, John French and Virginia French and their families. Sunday was Leila’s 85th birthday. They came home Monday.

United Methodist Women meet

The General Unit of the United Methodist Women met Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 18 in the senior high room of the church with nine members present. President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting, asking for joys and concerns. Sue gave prayer for strength in recovery.

Buffalo Bill master plan meeting rescheduled to Sept. 23

Lincoln – The meeting for the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and State Recreation Area draft master plan has been rescheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. CT on Sept. 23. The public meeting will be via Zoom.

Hooker County 4-H State Fair results

Local 4-H’ers did a great job of representing Hooker County at the 2021 Nebraska State Fair. Static 4-H exhibits were judged on 4-H Entry Day, Aug. 25th and will be displayed until Labor Day, Sept. 6th in the 4-H Exhibit Building.

Mullen Book Club’s September pick

The Mullen Book Club will be reading “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” by Ayana Mathis next. Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library. They will be discussing it on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the library. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion anytime!

Young Nebraskans Award nominations

Lincoln - It’s time to submit your nominations for the annual Young Nebraskans Awards! Do you know a young professional who’s made a positive impact in their community or workplace? Maybe that someone is you? If so, visit https://youngnebraskansweek.com/awards/ to submit a nomination.