Cattle risk management workshop in Thedford June 23

Nebraska Extension will host a risk management workshop for cattle producer on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT at the Sandhills Corral, Thedford. Cattle producers will learn strategies designed to reduce risk exposure to achieve a profitable outcome in uncertain times.

Sandhills Task Force to host workshop in Arthur June 30

The Sandhills Task Force will be hosting a one-day workshop in Arthur, Nebraska, on June 30, 2021, as an introduction to their newest outreach program, Sandhill Stewards. The workshop is free to the public, but a pre-registration is requested in order to allow for a complimentary meal count.

Thedford’s Dr. Rod Petrie retires

Reprinted with permission from the Thomas County Herald. by Marcia Hora Dr. Rod Petrie has officially retired from Cow Country Animal Clinic, Thedford, and has handed over the reins to Dr. Brigham Scott, who began practicing with Doc in August of 2013.

Mullen’s centenarian: June Morris

June Morris of Mullen never expected to turn 100 years old. In fact, she didn’t think she would make it out of the rest home, where she spent eight months with several health issues, five years ago. But as she put it, “The good Lord was willing. He just wasn’t ready for me.”

Library receives anonymous donations

For the past few years, the Hooker County Library has been the recipient of anonymous donations through the Hooker County Community Foundation.

A letter from Senator Tom Brewer

Dear Friends, I have been going through a series of medical tests this spring and my leukemia (hairy cell) has returned. It is going to involve chemotherapy over the immediate future. I have been through many fights before, and I plan to overcome this one too.

Girl Scouts decorate graves

The Mullen Girl Scouts put out crosses and flags at Cedarview Cemetery for Memorial Day. Pictured l-r: Guest Avery Guy, Chloe Newman, Sydnee Cheever, Taylor Moore, Kassidy Cheever, guest Katie Guy, Yasmine Alarcon, Logan Moore, Charley Zimmerman. Emily Brown

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, JUNE 10 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center MONDAY, JUNE 14 7:45 a.m. Hospital District Board, PMRH upstairs break room TUESDAY, JUNE 15 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen training, Firehall WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 6:00 Mullen Book Club, Courthouse lawn MONDAY, JUNE...

Church Calendar

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.