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After several years of a hiatus, the Melodrama made a roaring comeback to the Hooker County Fair last Tuesday, July 29. “Prairie Pies Pandemonium” was not only directed by Mullen’s Kyler Horn - but also written by her!! She also wrote the youth Melodrama “Corn Dog Catastrophe” that was performed first. Pictured is Malia Oltmer playing Dotty McCracken. Gerri Peterson

After several years of a hiatus, the Melodrama made a roaring comeback to the Hooker County Fair last Tuesday, July 29. “Prairie Pies Pandemonium” was not only directed by Mullen’s Kyler Horn - but also written by her!! She also wrote the youth Melodrama “Corn Dog Catastrophe” that was performed first. Pictured is Malia Oltmer playing Dotty McCracken. Gerri Peterson

Prairie Pies Pandemonium

Prairie Pies Pandemonium
After a thunderstorm cut the pool barbecue short, the lifeguards and EMTs were eventually able to get into the pool with trainer Mike Bailey last Monday evening, July 28. Sarah Hardin

After a thunderstorm cut the pool barbecue short, the lifeguards and EMTs were eventually able to get into the pool with trainer Mike Bailey last Monday evening, July 28. Sarah Hardin

EMT and lifeguard training at pool

EMT and lifeguard training at pool
 Garage Sale success!

Garage Sale success!

Garage Sale success!

Heather Phillips wasn’t the only one who found some great buys during Mullen’s Citywide Garage Sales last Friday, Aug. 1!Gerri Peterson
Kassidy Cheever does her interview judging with the food judge. Gerri Peterson

Kassidy Cheever does her interview judging with the food judge. Gerri Peterson

Hooker County 4-H static exhibit results

results submitted by CSA Extension The Hooker County 4-H static exhibits were on display during the Hooker County Fair Thursday evening - Saturday morning, July 31 - Aug. 2 with the following results.
Judge Kris Ganoung checks over Finley Mundorf’s dog. Gerri Peterson

Judge Kris Ganoung checks over Finley Mundorf’s dog. Gerri Peterson

Dogs and chickens at Small Animal Show

submitted by T. L. Meyer, CSA ExtensionThe Hooker County Small Animal Show was held Monday, July 28 with the following results.
Libby Kraye follows Mike Kvanvig through the poles event. Gerri Peterson

Libby Kraye follows Mike Kvanvig through the poles event. Gerri Peterson

29 participate in Bicycle Rodeo

by Gerri PetersonTwenty-nine pre-K through sixth graders participated in the Bicycle Rodeo last Tuesday evening, July 29, competing in the events of sponge race, poles and drag race. The event was sponsored by the Country Clovers 4-H Club.
Macke’s Grocery Store - tied for 1st and 2nd in Business. photos by Dane Peterson unless otherwise noted

Macke’s Grocery Store - tied for 1st and 2nd in Business. photos by Dane Peterson unless otherwise noted

Hooker County Fair Parade results

It was a great fair parade! More photos of the parade & many other fair events will be on the Tribune’s Facebook page.
The calf scramble was new this year at the Mullen Ranch Rodeo, where 38 kids participated. Gerri Peterson

The calf scramble was new this year at the Mullen Ranch Rodeo, where 38 kids participated. Gerri Peterson

Locals are in the money at Mullen Ranch Rodeo

The Mullen Ranch Rodeo was held Friday, Aug. 1 during the Hooker County Fair with the following results.