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VOL 133 #41 www.hookercountytribune.com USPS 249-640 TRIBUNE Valedictorian - Brooke McCully Mullen High School younger sister Brynne. the breakaway my sophomore I have attended Mullen Pub- year, and being the 2019 NSRA Class of 2021 Graduation lic Schools since I was in kin- Reserve State Champion Break- Saturday, May 8, 2021, 4:00 p.m., Lariat dergarten. Throughout my high away Roper. school career, I was involved in The most influential person Class Colors: Silver & Turquoise Class Flower: White Rose volleyball, basketball, track and in my life has been my older Class Motto: What can be done today can be done tomorrow. National Honor Society. sister, Brittni. From the time I Processional ...... Mullen High School Band My accomplishments that was little, I have wanted to be Welcome ...... Mr. Chris Kuncl, Superintendent I am proud of are placing 3rd just like my big sister. Over the Address ...... Brooke McCully, Valedictorian at state volleyball my sopho- years she has taught me that if Address ...... Hanna Marshall, Salutatorian more year, placing 3rd at state you set goals for yourself and Presentation of Flowers ...... How They Remember You (Rascal Flatts) basketball my senior year work hard to achieve them, Commencement Address ...... Brendon Walker & Samantha Moore and earning four medals at nothing is impossible. She has Special Music ...... Hanna Marshall, Michelle Brown, Josey French state track. The accomplish- spent countless hours roping Slide Show ment that I am most proud with me in the practice pen Presentation of Awards ...... Mrs. Megan Andersen, Counselor of though is being the 2021 and always pushes me to be Presentation of Class ...... Mr. Michael Kvanvig, Principal Valedictorian of Mullen High my best. I am very thankful for Presentation of Diplomas ...... Mr. Chris Kuncl, Superintendent & School. everything she has helped me Mr. Dane Peterson, School Board Member Outside of school I am in- accomplish over the years. Recessional ...... Time of Your Life (Green Day) volved in the Methodist Youth After high school I plan to Fellowship group, Nebraska attend Chadron State Col- My name is Brooke Ashli High School Rodeo Association, lege where I will further my Council. McCully and I am the daughter Nebraska State Rodeo Associa- academics and athletic aspira- Brendon Walker My proudest accomplish- of Brad and Traci McCully. I tion and the Mid-States Rodeo tions. I plan to study Business ments are graduating high was born on Oct. 31, 2002, in Association. A few of my great- Administration and will be school and going to college, North Platte, Nebraska. I have est accomplishments in rodeo joining my sister on the bas- and finding a successful job an older sister Brittni and a are qualifying for nationals in ketball team. over the summers. The events I was in out- side of school include youth group, baseball and Bible camps. Youth group has taught Salutatorian - Hanna Marshall me much about how we need Marshall, and I was born on My biggest accomplishment to live in the world of hate, and Jan. 15, 2003, at the hospital is being voted president for Bible camps are the best, being in Valentine, Nebraska. NHS, MYF, FCCLA and presi- able to help the kids learn more I have been going to school dent of my class. about Jesus and why He was in Mullen starting at kinder- The most influential per- here. garten. son in my life is Barb Svobo- The most influential people I have been involved in da. She truly is like a second in my life are my parents and many extracurricular activi- mother to me and is the most the Monette family. My par- ties including MYF, National positive and uplifting person ents have taught me right and Honor Society, FCCLA, Turner that I know. Barb is one of wrong and what to do and what Career Committee, Leo’s Club, our leaders at MYF, so I get not to do. They also taught TeamMates, speech, One Act, the privilege to know her My name is Brendon James me about the Lord and how volleyball and basketball. spiritually as well. She is the Walker, the son of Anthony and He is the most important. My Some of my biggest ac- type of person who is willing Mary Jo Walker. I was born on dad also has taught me about complishments are making to drop everything to help July 19, 2002, in North Platte, the things I love to do such it to the state tournament in you and I hope that someday Nebraska. as basketball and fish. The volleyball, basketball and also I can have the kindness and My education from kinder- Monettes have always been qualifying for state speech positivity that she has shown garten through 12th grade has great friends. Hanging out with my senior year. I also have me throughout the years. been in Mullen. made it to the FCCLA Nation- My plans after high school them is always the best and a al Conference three times. are to attend Northeast Com- I have been in many events great learning experience. They All of these activities have munity College in Norfolk, throughout my life, some of my are on the right way in life and influenced me in many ways Nebraska. I am currently favorites include sports such as I want to join them. My name is Hanna Jo and taught me leadership undecided to what I will ma- football, basketball, track and After graduating in May, I Marshall, the daughter of skills, communication skills, jor in but I am interested in golf. Others include National plan to attend Hastings College Jason and Mandy Marshall. I and most importantly, how health care and working with Honor Society, FCCLA, Team- and do not know for sure what have one older sibling, Teven to work together as a team. people! Mates, Leo’s Club and Student I am going to study.

~2~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune My name is Bryce Boone the last two years in my high Bryce McIntosh McIntosh, I am the youngest school career. Isabel Williams son of Bernie and Barb Mc- Outside of school I was Cooley Well Intosh. I have had two older involved in MYF. brothers graduate from Mullen The most influential people Drilling & High, Britt in 2015, and Brode in my life would have to be in 2017. I was born on Sept. my parents. They have taught Trenching 16, 2002, in Broken Bow, Ne- me to always put in the work braska. because in life nothing comes Congratulations, From the very start of for free. My father has taught Class of 2021! kindergarten to all the way me to keep pushing through to senior year I have been in the hard times. To enjoy all Doug Cooley Mullen. the little moments in life. My 308-546-2861 In my years here I have been mother has taught me dedica- Mullen, NE involved in football, basketball tion to your work will get you and track for all four years. I to where you want to be. To al- am proud to say I was a part of ways work for what you want. the 2018 state 3rd place and I plan on attending college Sandhills Horizon 2020 state 4th place basket- at the University of Nebraska Massage and Botanicals ball teams, as well as the 2018 at Kearney to get my teaching state runner-up football team. degree and to become a his- I also participated in FFA for tory teacher.

My name is Isabel Wil- liams, I am the daughter of older brother Kayden and a They have taught me life les- Seth and JoElle Williams. I was Kylie Licking younger sister Kalli. I have at- sons and how to be patient born Feb. 12, 2003, in Omaha tended school at Mullen Public and how to work with others Nebraska, and I am the older Schools since kindergarten as well. sister of Brooke Williams. *Massage I have been enrolled in and also attended preschool I wouldn’t say I have just *Herbal Teas & Salves Mullen Public Schools since in Mullen. one influential person in my my sophomore year of high Since high school started I life. I like to say I’m grateful *Herbal Classes school. have been involved in volley- for the few people I look up During my three years here ball, basketball, club vol- to most. My parents are a big 114 NW 1st, Mullen I have been involved in cheer, leyball, FFA, National Honor part of the influences in my Rebecca Wingebach, LMT FCCLA, One Act, speech and Society, One Act, Art Club, life, they have always been Art Club. cheerleading and TeamMates there to help guide me down 308-546-7022 I am most proud of qualify- for all four years. I was also a the right path and always www.sandhillsmassage.com ing for State Speech my senior part of track and FCCLA my make sure I know how to get season. first two years of high school. back if I end up on a different These activities have given One of my most proud path. Two other important in- me public speaking and public accomplishments is that we fluences in my life are Alysen relation skills. made it to the state tourna- Daniels and Kay Dent, they The most influential person ment a total of seven times both play a big role in always in my life is my grandma throughout my four years of helping me learn ways to be Colene Williams, who has high school. Another proud successful and stay positive always been my biggest sup- accomplishment is earning my if things aren’t going how you porter, and a great Christian FFA State degree this spring. want them to. They both have example. My name is Kylie Sue Lick- Other activities I have been taught me that in order to After high school I plan on ing, my parents are Roger involved in outside of school succeed, you just stay confi- attending the University of and Sue Licking. I was born are 4-H, MYF and Girl Scouts. dent and always push yourself Nebraska at Kearney and ma- on Sept. 27, 2002, in North They have influenced and to do and be the best you can. 504 NE 2nd St., Mullen joring in social work, and later Platte, Nebraska. I have an on work with Social Services. impacted me in many ways. Next fall I am attending Open Mon-Fri North Platte Community Col- 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1-5 p.m. lege to study agribusiness Established fuel and propane routes with an emphasis in animal For all your tire needs, science, while playing volley- Working hard to keep your fuel and heating costs low ball. After those two years I sales & service plan on transferring to a four 308-587-2400 Tryon year and finishing out school. BEST PRICES IN THE AREA! Congratulations, graduates! Bronco Boosters Hampton Well Drilling L W Wolfenden Hooker County Baccalaureate Congratulations Graduates! Travis Hampton Trucking Sheriff’s Office Sandhills Community 308-546-7278 or 546-0457 Congratulations 2021 graduates, we’re Bible Church proud of each and every one of you! “What you do with your life Mullen, NE Lawnie, Patty & Travis Wolfenden is your decision.” Friday, May 7, 7 p.m. Hampton Agency Vinton Feed Store Sandhills Motel & Handyman Hardware & Coffee To Go-Go 308-546-2257 Glidden Canoe Rental & Const. Don and Teresa Hampton Lyn’s Petals & Plants Jennifer Macke Best of luck in Mitch & Patty Glidden Bryan & Lyn Crisp the future! Proud supporters of MHS students 308-546-2235 308-546-2206 308-546-2254 or 2230

and the older sister of Justin my favorites include Team- Hooker County Tribune Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~3~ Josey French French. I was born on June 16, Mates, One Act, speech and 2003, in Kearney, Nebraska. National Honor Society. I have Flash forward 17 years, and also participated in Quiz Bowl, Emerson Equipment I’m a senior at Mullen High Art Club, Leo’s Club, FCCLA School. I have been going to and FFA. These extracurricu- Congratulations to the graduates! school in Mullen since I was a lars allowed me to spend valu- kindergartener, which is ap- able time with some amazing 24487 Emerson Drive, Whitman proximately 13 years. people and to make memories I have gained so many I will cherish forever. 308-544-6421 or 458-8151 valuable experiences at Mullen After graduating in May of High School. I enjoyed par- 2021, I plan on attending Iowa Red’s Cafe ticipating in sports, including Western Community College volleyball, cross country, bas- in the fall. Along with compet- Neumeyer Family ketball and track & field. I have ing in cross country and track accomplished many things & field, I will major in Health Congratulations! in these activities, including Sciences and will eventually Thedford | North Platte | Curtis | Paxton 308-546-2270 the volleyball sportsmanship choose a career path in this Custom engraving & more! award, the track & field sports- field. Then I will further my Sandhills Community manship award and the NCPA education at a university. Leanne French 308-546-9370 Academic All-State Award for With all these plans in mind, Bible Church [email protected] cross country. I cannot forget to say that I am Follow God into your future. www.lingonberry.us Hello, my name is Josey Lee I have participated in almost honored to be a graduating French and I am the daughter every extracurricular activity senior of Mullen High School’s 308-546-0570 of Mike and Leanne French Mullen High School offers, but class of 2021. Sandhill Fertilizer Assembly of God that are school involved. Those you enjoy, and with growing Neal & Cecilia Hayward Church Lindey Coble being FCCLA, FFA, One Act, up in a small town, the com- “Entrust your efforts to the Lord, TeamMates, Art Club and munity you are born into is a Devan & Jessica Polt and your plans will succeed.” National Honor Society. I have community not everyone gets -Proverbs 16:3 also participated in volleyball, the chance to experience. 308-546-2706 Praying for God’s blessing on each of you. basketball and track all four The most influential person years of high school. I have in my life is one of my St. Mary’s Other outside school groups science teachers, Mrs. Sarah Sandhill Oil Co. I am a member of are Method- Hardin. She has shown me Catholic Church ist Youth Fellowship as well as what hard work and dedication God bless your future! Hyannis & Thedford Girl Scouts. really looks like and she puts 1-800-652-1953 A few of my biggest ac- her time forth to really show complishments are earning my students that she wants them 308-546-2250 Girl Scout Silver Award with to excel, which is something I my group, and placing sixth in value. the nation and earning a gold Upon graduating in May The Corner medal at the National FCCLA of 2021, I plan to attend Conference. As well as our vol- Black Hills State University in Boutique leyball team placing 3rd at the Spearfish, South Dakota. I am Congratulations, state tournament and basket- still undecided but am leaning Headlines ball team placing 4th and 3rd towards studying Business, graduates! at the state tournament. Pre-Ag or Exercise Science, Hair Studio Being an active student and in hopes of one day coming Mullen Branch My name is Lindey Christine getting myself involved with back to the beautiful Nebraska & 4J Designs Coble, the daughter of Jason other activities, it has shown Sandhills and raising a family and Belinda Coble and the me that you can always find in a small town just as I was 308-546-0600 Mindy Paxton 308-546-0678 younger sister of Katie and Jes- the time to be with the people raised. Member FDIC se. I was born on Oct. 7, 2002, Janelle Jennings 308-645-9720 in North Platte, Nebraska. I have attended Mullen Pub- lic Schools all 13 years of my schooling career. Sand Hills Golf Club During high school I have enjoyed a few organizations Good luck graduates! 308-546-2237

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~4~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune through 12th grade education has been at Mullen, where I Michelle Brown Samantha Moore have been involved in many Licking Ag, LLC Hayden Jennings events. Some of my favorites were FCCLA, cross country, track and field and speech. I was also involved in Art Club and Leo’s Club. Roger Licking 308-546-9346 My proudest accomplish- ments are being a two time state qualifier for cross coun- Sandhills Family try. Outside of school I have Medicine been the State Champion in boys cutting for the Nebraska Congratulations Class of 2021 High School Rodeo Associa- tion, and went to Nationals Dr. Steve Boyer and in 2020. These events have Dr. Margaret Cavanaugh-Boyer helped me become a more well-rounded individual, and Catherine Sullivan meet new people across the and Mckenzie Hill country. The most influential people My name is Michelle Jean My name is Samantha Jo 308-546-2213 in my life are my parents and Brown, the daughter of Matthew grandparents, Gordon and and Carolee Brown. I have four Moore, the daughter of Rusty and My name is Hayden Witt Judy Most. They have shown younger siblings, Izabella, Fayth, Jennifer Moore. I have four sib- Jennings. I am the son of me what hard work is like and Hunter and Gunner. I was born lings, two sisters and two broth- Royce and Janelle Jennings. I will do anything to support on Jan. 21, 2003, in North Platte, ers. I was born in North Platte, was born on Feb. 12, 2002, in me in whatever I do. I could Nebraska. Nebraska, on March 14, 2002. North Platte, Nebraska. not have accomplished what I I have attended Mullen Public I have been attending Mullen All of my kindergarten have without them by my side. Schools 8th through 12th grade. I for school since I was in kinder- Nikki Gracey, PT, DPT Upon graduating in May of have been a part of many activities garten with Mrs. Brown and will 2021, I plan to attend Laramie throughout my years in Mullen graduate from Mullen. Mon. - Wed. - Fri. Cosmo Care County Community College in and some of my favorites include I was involved in FCCLA, Art 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cheyenne, Wyoming, and ma- volleyball, basketball, TeamMates, Club, Student Council, volleyball, Hair Salon jor in business management. FCCLA and FFA. I have also been basketball and track and field. Mullen After finishing my associate involved in One Act, track, Leo’s Throughout my high school Congrats Class of 2021 degree I plan to transfer and Club, Turner Career Commit- career in sports we made mul- tee, Art Club officer, speech and Lisa Lannigan: 308-546-9096 get my bachelor’s degree. tiple trips to state and kept mak- 308-546-2306 National Honor Society. ing school history in them. We My accomplishments are being got 3rd in volleyball in 2018, we Govier Brothers on the All-A Honor Roll multiple also placed 4th in 2020 and 3rd St. Joseph’s times and being accepted into Mortuary National Honor Society my senior in 2021 in basketball. Episcopal Church year. The activities I participated in Outside of school I was in- were very influential for me, but Arnold - Mullen “Congratulations seniors!” volved in 4-H and MYF. basketball was the most impor- All of these activities that I have tant and most influential activity. Funeral Homes Liza Simonson, CPA been a part of have influenced me My most influential person in st 9.three.salon to become a better person and my life was my dad. He taught Doug Gaston & Grant Chapin 205 NW 1 St, Mullen work hard for everything in my me so many things I’m so grate- Susan Hoyt life. ful to have learned. 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- - - Obituary - - - Sunday dinner, holidays, and Hooker County Tribune Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~5~ Mullen News celebrations regular gather- by Betty Brown ings of food and family. Her Georgene, niece Kathi, and a held on Sunday, June 27. She Deanne Wiebe grandchildren grew up being host of family and friends. will rest with her parents and Penny James of Omaha around almost daily; she was She raised strong women, brother Loyal in Beatrice. came to visit her mother Dor- known as Grams to them and teaching love and endurance. Condolences may be sent othy James last Sunday, April their friends, who were always She is missed and loved by to the family at Amy Wiebe- 25 and left Saturday, May 1. welcomed. Dee loved to sew daughter Amy and husband Ewoldt, PO Box 315, Mullen, Penny and Dorothy visited and was an active charter Mark of Mullen, granddaugh- NE 69152. Memorials are to Lana Pearman at Arnold Tues- member of the Sandhills Quilt ters Megan Marie of Lincoln Better Ponca Foundation for day. Penny and Dorothy went Guild. She loved going to quilt and Kacie Lyn with Jonathan the Eric Wiebe Shooting Range to Oley and Julie Olson’s for shows and shopping for new- Reiland of Oakland, Califor- at Ponca State Park or to the supper Wednesday evening. material! She was also strong nia. “We love you more.” donor’s choice. Tim and Megan Andersen and and passionate in her faith She is lovingly remembered Harper were there too. as a member of St. Peter’s by her sisters Yvonne De- Sharilyn Bader went to Lutheran Church. This was Riese of North Platte, Maggie Rapid City, South Dakota, seen by the many Bible verses Spilker and husband David of Send a little piece Thursday to visit her daugh- throughout her house and Chipley, Florida, daughter-in- of home with your ter Amanda Oliver and family notes in her Bible. A repeated law Judy Wiebe of Ponca and to attend a birthday party quote in Dee’s studies was by brother-in-law Gary Wiebe of college student! for her grandson Brenden Winston Churchill saying the Beatrice. Also remembering Oliver, who turned 12. While greatest thing he had done her are eight nieces and fami- there she attended two yoga in his life was to survive, lies, Michelle, Angie, Crystal, School subscription to classes, which her daughter because to survive is to begin Gena, Becky, Mary, Denise and Amanda is an instructor for Deanne Ruth Gerberding again. Whatever she felt were Elizabeth. She leaves behind the Hooker County among a lot of other fun Wiebe was born Dec. 13, 1938, her greatest struggles, she many happy memories with Tribune activities. to Herman and Maria Gerberd- survived them with grace and family members and friends. ing in Beatrice, Nebraska. She a guiding principle, “and this A celebration of life will be Only $20 was the fourth child and the too shall pass.” - - - South Cherry - - - first to be born in a hospital. On April 23, 2021, her Siblings were Loyal, Yvonne, father’s day of birth, Dee Peggy Marsh visited Nancy a sister Georgene who had joined her beloved men in Congratulations, graduates! Beitel and Dorothy James passed in 1936. Her adored heaven: husband Bruce, son Thursday afternoon. Bob and baby sister Janie (Margaret Eric Bruce, and grandson Fuel * Pop * Ice * Snacks Peggy Marsh attended the Jane) was added to the family Kyle Bruce. Other family also music program at the Lariat 13 years later. Her childhood greeted her including her Krispy Krunchy Chicken * F’real that evening. Peggy also at- was spent on Mulberry Ave, parents, brother Loyal, sister tended the Hooker County she graduated from Beatrice Piccadilly Pizza Historical Society meeting High School in 1956. 102 SW 1st St, later. Bob and Peggy went On May 7, 1958, she mar- Mullen to Wilcox Friday for Jenna ried Bruce Wiebe in Beatrice. Marsh’s Axtell track meet. They moved to Hastings, 308-546-2281 They went on to Hastings for Nebraska, where Bruce was a Bob’s medical checkup. Bob Game Warden. In 1960, son helped the Tim Simonsons Eric Bruce was born and in brand Sunday. Jeri and Jaci 1963, daughter Amy Elizabeth Edis visited the Bob Marshes completed the Wiebe family. Sunday afternoon. In 1969, The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission sta- tioned Bruce in Bassett where - - - South Hooker - - - the family resided at 401 Au- gusta. Dee remained here with Wanda Lousberg of Ster- her dog Harv until she fell and ling, Colorado, is spending a broke her hip in March 2021. few days this week with her We thank Lana “that girl” and dad Roger French. her best friend Joyce for help- ing her stay at home. Dee enjoyed being at home with her family and made You are invited Josey French & Isabel Williams Please join us in to celebrate C  atulati s! celebrating the graduation of Bryce McIntosh Recepti f l ing &  aduati at: Lindey Coble 106 McShane Ave Stop by the reception in Lindey’s Brendon Walker honor at the Coble town house following graduation at (Alt nate rain locati : after the ceremony. Bernie & Barb McIntosh’s Sandhills C munity Proud of you, Lou! 4 miles south of Mullen Bible Ch ch)

~6~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune Adeline Hand, Adam Starr announce engagement Sandhills Calendar Adeline Renee Hand and Adam Bryan Starr will ex- MONDAY, MAY 10 change wedding vows on June 7:45 a.m. Hospital District Board, PMRH upstairs break room 12, 2021. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 Adeline is the daughter of 6:30 Lions Club, Hooker County Library basement Jon and Diane Hand of Pleas- 7:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall anton and the granddaughter THURSDAY, MAY 13 of Norman and the late June 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center Hand, Joe and Virginia Theis- FRIDAY, MAY 14 Meuret and the late Ronald 1:30 American Legion Auxiliary, 305 N Blaine - Mullen Theis. MONDAY, MAY 17 Adeline graduated from 7:00 EMT business meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, MAY 18 Pleasanton High School in 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen training, Firehall 2016. She attended the Uni- versity of Nebraska at Kearney and graduated in 2020 with a Church Calendar Bachelor of Science in nursing and became a board certi- ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH fied registered nurse. She is 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass. currently working as an RN in ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Kearney at CHI Good Samari- Adult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morn- tan on the intensive care unit. ing Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner Adam is the son of Bryan - open to the community. and Ann Starr of Mullen and UNITED METHODIST CHURCH the grandson of Daryl and Do- Jr. High and Sr. High MYF - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Jr. High - ris Starr and the late Laverne 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sr. High - 6 p.m. dinner, lesson at 6:30 p.m. and Jerome Meister. Youth Sunday School at 10 a.m., ages 3 through 5th grade 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. Adam graduated from Mul- ST. JOSEPH EPISCOPAL CHURCH len High School in 2015. He Sundays at 10:00 a.m. attended the University of Ne- SANDHILLS COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH braska at Kearney and gradu- 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship. Youth Ministry ated in 2019 with a bachelor’s Wed. 7:00 p.m. for 7-12 grades. Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9 in business administration a.m. Call the church 546-0570 for location. TRINITY LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Thedford - Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. CT, church service 11:30 with an emphasis in finance. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS He is currently working in Whitman - 10:00 a.m. Kearney as a financial institu- UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST tions examiner for the State of Seneca - 11:00 a.m. MT. Nebraska. He is also currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration. Looking Back The couple met in 2017 in 1 YEAR AGO - 2020 college while pursuing their Carolyn Hoyt retiring after 32 years at Mullen Public Schools degrees. They are currently Obituary: John Furrow renovating their first home 5 YEARS AGO - 2016 together in Pleasanton. They Birth: Maelle Opal to Simon and Melissa Fenton will be married in Pleasanton Obituary: Harriett Phipps, Mark Chasek with a reception following in 10 YEARS AGO - 2011 Kearney. Both girls and boys track teams place 3rd in Loup Valley Confer- ence Engagement: Molly Monahan and Seth Sample RATES FOR Obituaries: Nona Moore, Albert French 25 YEARS AGO - 1996 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mullen Bloodmobile has 64 donors Boys track team wins Loup Valley Conference Births ...... $0.00 MHS Valedictorian: Sara Marks, Salutatorian: Rosemary Vinton Engagements ...... $0.00 Marriages ...... $0.00 The Hooker County Tribune, LLC is published every Thursday KOHLER TRAILER Achievements ...... $0.00 from the office at 306 NW First Street, Mullen, NE 69152. Annual subscription rates are: Events ...... $0.00 $27 Mullen and Seneca and $30 all other addresses. SALES & SERVICE Businesses ...... $0.00 Periodicals postage (USPS 249-640) is paid at Mullen, Nebraska 69152. Obituaries ...... $0.00 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: •New & Used Stock, Horse, Flatbed, Utility, Hooker County Tribune, LLC, P.O. Box 125, Mullen, NE 69152-0125. Gooseneck and Pull-type Trailers Share your news with the •17 Brands Available •Parts & Custom Welding Tribune, your hometown Phone: 308-546-2242 Fax: 308-546-2722 [email protected] Bob Kohler Brad Kohler community newspaper! Owner/Publisher/Editor...... Gerri Peterson Letters to the Editor, bylined columns, articles and photographs 3821 Rodeo Road - North Platte, NE 69101 [email protected] do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hooker County Tribune. 308-532-9263 308-546-2242

Neal sustains second and third degree burns in accident Hooker County Tribune Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~7~ Dave Says Dave Ramsey Reprinted with permission worked to help Kirk.” and on his next trip he will from the Stapleton Enterprise. Tryon Fire & Rescue met start skin grafts. They will Dear Dave, actually gives you the power to by Marcia Hora the North Platte crew halfway be working on his left hand You talk spend wisely and with pur- Kirk Neal sustained second and Kirk was taken to Great because that is his predomi- a lot about pose. Budgeting even causes and third degree burns at his Plains Health. From there he nant and then will work on budgeting, and feelings of fear, intimidation, ranch located north of Tryon, was flown to the St. Elizabeth his right hand. She added that how important and anger in some folks. Sure, Sunday afternoon, April 18. Burn Unit in Lincoln. his pain is under control and it is in get- it takes a little time and effort Neal had a diesel jug explode Kirk sustained second and manageable. ting control of at first to create a budget that in his hands. His wife, Barbie third degree burns on less Home Health is assisting your money. really works. But once you get said if it had not been for help than 15% of his body. There in the Neal home and neigh- But don’t the hang of it, and it doesn’t from her daughter, Becca and were third degree burns on bors and family members most people take long, the hard part is Becca’s boyfriend, Ben, the his left hand, and second and have been helping with ranch already have over. outcome could have been very third degree on his right hand, chores. a good idea of what they’re Still, to make your cash different. and burns on his left side “We are so appreciative of spending, and how much they flow plan work, you have to “We heard the explosion torso and left leg. the people who have helped have in the bank, without go- do it consistently. That means and Becca looked out and said He underwent surgery in so many ways since the ac- ing through all the time and sitting down every month, dad’s on fire,” Barbie said. “I last Tuesday and was able cident,” Barbie said. “It could trouble of developing an actual and making a budget for the am so grateful they were here to return home last Wednes- have been so much worse and budget? upcoming month. Don’t let and were able to assist me. day. Barbie said there will be we feel blessed and are very Carter the fear of what you might Becca called 911 and we all several return trips to Lincoln thankful.” Dear Carter, find stop you, and don’t over- Well, if that were true, why complicate things. It’s easy are people paying billions in as writing down your income Donate blood in Mullen on Monday, May 10 overdraft fees every year? Why and everything that requires are so many people deep in money for the month, then debt and living paycheck to doing a little basic math. 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~8~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune ULNRD presents to Mullen students for Arbor Day Elementary Field Day held Monday

by Emily Brown On Monday, April 26th, Anna Baum and Lexi Spurlin, from the Upper Loup Natural Resources District, presented Gerri Peterson to kindergarten through sixth The annual Mullen Elementary Fun Field Day was held Monday, grade in honor of Arbor Day. Students learned about a Emily Brown May 3. The afternoon began with the fifth grade rocket launch, variety of topics including: PH followed by a three-legged relay race. There were many kids Fifth grader Jenna Donohoe (far left) and second graders Carson who ended up on the ground laughing, just like 1st grader Ca- levels of liquids, different soil components, ways to reduce, Hegland, Teal Peterson and Jocelyn Oliveira enjoy the NRD pre- leb Deibler (left) and kindergartner Tripp Jewell, pictured above! reuse and recycle, pollution sentations last week. and water pollution. Thank you Anna and Lexi! General Unit of United Methodist Women hold meeting

by Lois Folk in Nebraska and Kansas for ing on the seven types of The General Unit of the distribution to communities love. Love should not just United Methodist women in need. Any investment in be seen as a feeling but an met Wednesday afternoon, their work helps give sup- enacted emotion. I John 4:16 April 21 in the senior high port. says, “And we have known room of the church with Cards were signed for the and believed the love that six members present. Leila April birthdays of Sue Bon- God hath to us. God is love; Hicks became a member. esteel, Donna Kennedy, Barb and he that dwelleth in love President Sue gave devo- McCully and Judy Ridenour. dwelleth in God, and God tions about the history of They also received a cor- in Him.” We all have agape the hymn, “Trust and Obey.” sage for missions. “Happy love which bears all love of Author John H. Sammis Birthday” was sung to Sue God. We must put it into ac- possibly based this hymn Bonesteel. tion. Storge love is found in from I John 1:7. Hymnolo- For Journey in Learn- brotherly love when meeting gist Kenneth Osbeck cites ing, Mildred Starr read a together. Through empathy I Samuel 15:22 pertaining scripture passage from and devotion Christ comes to, obeying the voice of the Isaiah, “This saith the in each of us. Philia love is After the classes competed against their peers in events such as Lord. The hymn was inspired Lord who made all things.” found in friendship where the shoe kick, jump rope, softball throw, long jump, high jump in 1886 when composer of Betty Brown gave Journey two or more are gathered to- and 25, 50 and 100 yard dashes, more all school fun and games the music, Daniel B. Towner in Growth report reading, gether. Eros is the romantic were held. Pictured above in the water bucket relay is third was music leader during “What If.” God could not do attraction to love. The Song grader Ava Kvanvig filling fifth grader Emerson Thorberg’s cup. the Dwight Moody revivals. for us everyday and bless of Solomon professes love The text and tune appeared us in caring and loving ways and also pertains to the love VALENTINE DENTAL CLINIC, LLC in a hymnal collection in because we would not listen for church. Ludus is a play- 1887. Methodist hymnals to Him or answer His call ful, joyous love through see- Providing quality dental care for over 50 years have carried it since 1897. to service or give Him our ing children in action. Jesus Please call today to schedule an This hymn is concerned with lives. The answers are up to wanted the children to come rewards of trusting God’s us and if we didn’t do what to him. Pragma is an endur- appointment for all your dental needs. word and obeying God’s will. we should, He could answer. ing love to always be with a Dr. Frank D. Patterson, D.D.S. Winnie Cooley told about She read a poem, “Life Is person, no matter what as the “Big Garden” in Omaha. Good.” The more we give from the death of a spouse. They are a UMW National away, enriches us from day Philautia love is loving and 331 North Cherry, Valentine, NE Mission Institution and we to day. being kind to oneself. All are a partner with them in Dawn Mallory gave an genuine love comes from 402-376-3390 mission. In specific areas informative program per- God because God is love. they plan to build more taining to the loss of love The program and meeting 888-376-3390 gardens and plant orchards within people’s lives focus- closed with prayer.

Cheever, DeNaeyer, Hardin, Finney qualify for National FCCLA Hooker County Tribune Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~9~ MHS National Honor Society members The National Honor Society Brooke McCully, Samantha held their induction for the Moore and Brendon Walker past two years on Monday, Juniors - Callie Coble, April 26. Samuel Coble, Alli Loughran, The list of all current Jordyn McDowell, Faith Miller, members includes: Hailey Phipps, Taylor Svo- Seniors - Michelle Brown, boda Lindey Coble, Josey French, Sophomores - Deacon De- Kylie Licking, Hanna Marshall, Naeyer, Clayton Moore Public invited to FFA Banquet May 11 The public is invited to the year end Mullen FFA Banquet on Tuesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lariat. 2nd graders build towers

Diana Brost State FCCLA Officers Taylor Svoboda and Samuel Coble.

Eight Mullen FCCLA members participated in the virtual FCCLA State Leader- State FCCLA STAR competitiors, back l-r: Ashlyn Simonson, ship Conference on April 12 Kyle Finney, Ethan Hardin, Jadyn Andersen, Kierstin Pike. Front: and 13 at the Mullen High Sydnee Cheever, Tierston Moore, Medora DeNaeyer. School Multi-Purpose Room. Over 700 students attended ted videos and documents sional Presentation, Level 3, the virtual Conference. were recognized during the with his presentation on the Taylor Svoboda, Nebraska Tuesday STAR session. Quali- USDA Dietary Guidelines; FCCLA State Secretary, and fying for the FCCLA National Kierstin Pike in Professional Samuel Coble, Nebraska STAR competition in a virtual Presentation, Level 2, with FCCLA State Vice President format are Sydnee Cheever her presentation on the of Competitive Events, were and Medora DeNaeyer with dangers of depression and able to travel to Lincoln and their Focus on Children, Level suicide prevention; and Tier- meet with their FCCLA State 1, project in which they de- ston Moore in Professional Emily Brown Officer Team and present the scribe their meetings with the Presentation, Level 1, with The 2nd grade students were challenged to build a tower taller State Leadership Conference kindergarten students teach- her presentation about online than a ruler and to build a tower strong enough to support a in a live format. ing them about the MyPlate safety and social media. hardcover book. Pictured above, l-r: Olivia Cox, Hadley Marsh, The sessions the students Food Guide. They received Receiving Silver medals Cooper Cash and Addie McClain. participated in were the a silver medal and were were: Jadyn Andersen in keynote speaker who talked runner-up in the category. Career Investigation, Level 2, about changing your per- Also qualifying for Na- with her project about the ca- Traveling near or far? Take the Tribune with you! spective, multiple breakout tional FCCLA STAR competi- reer of Mental Health Coun- Take a photo with your Tribune and send it to sessions including Being a tion are Ethan Hardin and selor; and Ashlyn Simonson Creator of Good, Red Flag Kyle Finney with their Sports in Focus on Children, Level [email protected] or PO Box 125, Mullen, NE 69152 Relationships and Preventing Nutrition, Level 2, project 2, with her project about Underage Drinking. They also where they took on the role the effects of social media participated in a breakout of sports nutritionists and on a young person’s mental VALENTINE LIVESTOCK room designed by the State designed a food plan for a health. Officer Team highlighting FC- high school athlete. They re- Congratulations to all the CLA’s 75th anniversary. ceived a silver medal for their STAR participants and good Valentine, Nebraska The students participated project. luck to those who qualified in virtual STAR projects and Receiving Gold medals for FCCLA National STAR the results of their submit- were: Samuel Coble in Profes- competition. Thurs., May 6: No Sale 2022 NSAA Girls and Boys State Basketball to be same week Thurs., May 13: Regular & Special Pair & Fall Bred Sale Thurs., May 20: Special Feeder Sale (fall calves & yearlings) The Nebraska School Activ- Championships March 5 and ball. Thurs., May 27: Regular Sale ities Association announced March 6 in Lincoln at the Pin- All of the 2022 NSAA Girls on Wednesday, April 28 that nacle Bank Arena. and Boys Basketball Champi- Thurs., June 3: No Sale the 2022 NSAA Girls and Boys The NSAA, Lincoln Con- onship Finals will be televised Thurs., June 10: Regular Sale Basketball Championships vention and Visitors Bureau, live on NET on Friday, March will be held Monday, March 7 University of Nebraska, Pin- 11 and Saturday, March 12. Thurs., July 1: No Sale through Saturday, March 12 nacle Bank Arena and Lincoln A full schedule for the 2022 in Lincoln. Public Schools are committed girls and boys basketball Website: http://www.valentinelivestock.net 800-682-4874 The University of Nebraska to providing a championship postseason and state champi- Greg Arendt, Manager 402-376-4703 will be hosting the 2022 Big experience for Nebraska’s onship events will be released Ten Conference Wrestling best in girls and boys basket- at a later date. Greg Nielsen, Field Man 402-389-0833

~10~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune Broncos are MNAC Art Champions

by Gerri Peterson media, HM - acrylic/oil, HM - Mullen swept the MNAC printmaking Art Show held in Arnold Lindey Coble: 2nd - mixed last Saturday, May 1. The media, 3rd - watercolor, 3rd Broncos won the high school - photography division with 138 points, Kyle Durfee: 1st - wheel ahead of Sandhills’ 40 with thrown ceramics, 1st - black 13 total schools competing, & white, 3rd - sculpture , HM and won the junior high (2) - wheel thrown ceramics division with 124 points, Alex Moore: 1st - photog- ahead of Sandhills’ 84 raphy, 4th - photography points with 14 total schools Olivia Haesler: 2nd - tex- competing. There were 14 tiles categories in both divisions Spencer DeNaeyer: 3rd - and each school was limited handbuilt ceramics to five entries per category. Brooke McCully: 3rd - All Conference Teams computer generated art, were named based on how HM - photography, HM (2) - many points individual computer generated art artists earned. Making 1st Izabella Brown: 3rd - Team All Conference for special projects, HM - mixed the high school were: Josey media French - 13, Taylor Svoboda Alli Loughran: 5th - spe- - 11, Callie Coble - 10, Kylie cial projects, HM - pencil Licking - 10 and Lindey drawing Coble - 10. Named to the Jordyn McDowell: 5th - 2nd Team All Conference: pencil drawing Kyle Hoyt Kyle Durfee - 7 and Alex Hailey Phipps: 5th - com- MNAC All Conference honorees, back l-r: Tierston Moore, Sydnee Cheever, Alex Werner, Izzy Moore - 7. puter generated art, HM - Hoyt, Allie Boyer, Alex Moore, Callie Coble, Josey French. Front: Peyton Paxton, Jason Kraus, Ty For junior high, 1st Team computer generated art Durfee, Taylor Svoboda, Lindey Coble, Kylie Licking. All Conference: Izzy Hoyt - Deacon DeNaeyer & Kyle 28, Alex Werner - 17, Ja- Durfee: 5th - sculpture, HM - ceramics, 3rd - pencil draw- ture, 2nd - pencil drawing ated art son Kraus - 13 and Sydnee sculpture ing, 3rd - photography, HM Peyton Paxton: 2nd - pho- Justin French: 4th - wheel Cheever - 10. 2nd Team All Deacon DeNaeyer: HM (2) (2) - special projects, HM - tography, 3rd - watercolor, thrown ceramics, HM (2) - Conference: Tierston Moore - sculpture, HM - handbuilt sculpture, HM - printmaking HM - wheel thrown ceramics, photography - 9, Allie Boyer - 8 and Pey- ceramics Alex Werner: 1st - acrylic/ HM - colored drawing Bradon Hardin: 4th - com- ton Paxton - 7. Tel Kvanvig: HM - hand- oil, 1st - mixed media, 1st Kaleb Moore: 1st - water- puter generated art built ceramics - black & white, 4th - print- color Maggie Haesler: 5th - High School Jaden Emerson: HM - making Toni Massey: 1st - hand- sculpture Josey French: 1st - special wheel thrown ceramics Jason Kraus: 1st - pencil built ceramics Mercedes Garner: 5th - projects, 1st - watercolor, Whitney Jennings: HM - drawing, 2nd - computer Morgan Hassett: 2nd - watercolor 3rd - colored drawing, HM - mixed media generated art, 2nd - textiles mixed media, HM - acrylic/ Medora DeNaeyer: HM - acrylic/oil Ethan Hardin: HM - tex- Sydnee Cheever: 1st - oil, HM - black & white sculpture, HM - watercolor, Taylor Svoboda: 2nd - tiles photography, 1st - print- Cayden Hampton: 3rd - HM - printmaking watercolor, 4th - watercolor, making, HM - acrylic/oil black & white, HM - mixed Jarren Forsen: HM - wheel 5th - mixed media, HM - Junior High Tierston Moore: 2nd - media thrown ceramics acrylic/oil, HM - printmak- Izzy Hoyt: 1st - special printmaking, 2nd - black Riley Hegland: 3rd - com- Hayley Donohoe: HM - ing projects, 1st - wheel thrown & white, 5th - handbuilt puter generated art, 3rd - acrylic/oil, HM - black & Callie Coble: 1st - pencil ceramics, 1st - computer ceramics, HM - acrylic/oil, textiles white drawing, 1st - print making generated art, 2nd - water- HM - mixed media Ady Hampton: 4th - tex- Curtis Wiese: HM - tex- Kylie Licking: 1st - mixed color, 3rd - wheel thrown Allie Boyer: 2nd - sculp- tiles, 5th - computer gener- tiles

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Lady Broncos place 2nd, boys 3rd at MNAC Track Hooker County Tribune Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~11~ Walker ties for 1st at MNAC Golf by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Broncos had a hot day to compete at the MNAC track meet last Satur- day, May 1 in Arnold, with the temperature reaching over 90ºF. With just six girls compet- ing, the Lady Broncos placed 2nd with 90 points, behind South Loup’s 125.5 points. The boys placed 3rd with 72 points, behind South Loup’s 112 and Sandhills/Thedford’s 82. Samantha Moore won the 100 hurdles with a 16.1 and the 300 hurdles with a 50.3. She also placed second in the long jump with a mark of 15’6.5”. Brooke McCully won the 1600 with a time of 6:05.3 and the 800 with a time of 2:45.6. She also placed fourth in the 400 with a 1:05.9. Callie Coble won the 3200 with a 13:09.9 and placed third in the 1600 with a Barb McIntosh 6:14.0. Callie Coble (left) and Bryce The ladies also won the Mary Jo Walker McIntosh competing at MNAC 4x800 relay with C. Coble, Brendon Walker competing at MNAC Golf last Thursday. Moore, Taylor Svoboda and last week in Arnold. McCully combining for an 11:42.4; 6th - 1600, 5:36.7 Those who qualified, by Gerri Peterson hills/Thedford, South Loup 11:10.0. Tel Kvanvig: 4th - shot put, competed at the Best of the The Mullen Bronco boys and Valentine competed. Taylor Svoboda: 2nd - 800, 40’11”; discus, 75’7” Midwest Track Meet in Suther- golf team competed in the The first seven places of 2:45.9; 400, 1:07.5 Adam Wiens: 5th - shot put, land on Tuesday. They then MNAC tournament on Thurs- the nine-hole meet were all Lindey Coble: 4th - triple 40’4”; discus, 96’6”; 100, 12.9 compete in Arnold on Friday, day, April 29 at Thedford. within one stroke - or less, of jump, 30’9.5”; 100, 14.1; dis- Hayden Jennings: 5th - May 7 at the Dave Blevins After 18 holes, there was a each other. cus, 84’5” 1600, 5:32.3 Track Invite before Districts first place tie between Mul- Hardin placed third with a Malia Oltmer: 100, 16.7; Chase Gracey: 6th - 110 at Broken Bow on Wednesday, len’s Brendon Walker and score of 46 and Finney placed discus, 49’9”; triple jump, hurdles, 18.5; 6th - 300 May 12. Colbi Smith of South Loup, fifth with a 48. 24’1” hurdles, 47.3 both with scores of 77. It took The Broncos competed at For the boys, two Broncos 4x800 relay - S. Coble, three holes for the tie-breaker, Chappell on Tuesday and then brought home double gold Gracey, Kuncl, Jennings: 3rd, which Smith ended up win- will host their own invite next medals. Trevor Kuncl won the 9:15.5 ning. Wednesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. 1600 with a 4:57.5 and the 4x100 relay - Kvanvig, Isaac Ethan Hardin placed 7th 3200 with an 11:04.1. Welch, Adam Wiens, C. Moore: with a score of 99 and Kyle Sandhills Horizon Clayton Moore won the 110 6th, 53.2 Finney finished 23rd with a hurdles with a 15.7 and the Welch: 100, 15.5; discus, score of 130. Massage and Botanicals 300 hurdles with a 43.4. 94’7”; long jump, 11’6.5” The Mullen Broncos then 114 NW 1st, Mullen Jaden Emerson: 2nd - 200, hosted a JV Golf Invite on Fri- Bryce McIntosh: 200, 25.6; Rebecca Wingebach, LMT 23.5; 400, 56.2 400, 56.0 day, April 30, where athletes Samuel Coble: 3rd - 3200, from Mullen, Hyannis, Sand- 308-546-7022 www.sandhillsmassage.com SANDHILLS Nikki Gracey, PT, DPT • 546-2306 Gardner, Loutzenhiser, and Ryan, P.C. Mullen Funeral Home 9.three.salon CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FAMILY MEDICINE Govier Brothers Mortuary Susan Hoyt Arnold Funeral Home Owner/Stylist Liza Simonson, CPA Steve Boyer, M.D. 504 N Columbus, Mullen 205 NW 1st St/ PO Box 463, Mullen Margaret Cavanaugh-Boyer, M.D. 1-800-354-6340 402-760-0621 308-546-2354 308-546-2213 Mon - Wed - Fri • 106 NW 1st St., Mullen KoKo's Palace for FREY'S HEATING Sandhills Motel MACKE'S GROCERY Pampered Pets & A/C, INC. & DELI CORNER Free Estimates on new Carrier & Canoe Rentals Dick & Jo Macke 308-546-2261 Grooming / Doggie Heating or Cooling Systems - will service all major brands R.V. Hookups Daycare & Boarding Mitch & Patty Glidden Duane McClain, Broker/Owner Terry & Cindy 308-636-2513 or 520-0783 Call 308.532.LAND Pearman 308-546-7303 Stapleton, NE 69163 308-546-2206 Specializing in Ranch & Pasture Sales

~12~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune Mullen Public Schools held their spring music program ullen’s Spring music program: Friendship, Love, Happiness and Music on April 29 at the Lariat, di- M rected by K-12 music teacher Heather Walls.

Kindergarten and 1st grades, Weekly pictured back, l-r: Cylas Dent, Jackson Newman, Duke Miller, Hunter Gray, Keira Kearns, Weather Samuel Hessin, Logan Moore, Kendall Phipps, Avery Vinton, Jedd Kraus, Finley Mundorf, Caleb Deibler, Taylor Cash. Recap Middle: Gus Wingebach, Ayden Lee, Kyler Marsh, Tylee McClain, Cooper Phillips, Date Max Min Precip Charley Zimmerman. Front: April 26 79 37 0.00 Tripp Jewell, Elle Gracey, Zach April 27 75 46 0.00 Gerri Peterson Hicks, Lillian Ericksen, Emri April 28 60 44 0.00 Dent, David Byrd, Luke Cox, April 29 64 37 0.00 Tuff Pettit, Natalee Walker, April 30 73 42 0.00 Jaxyn Evans. May 1 83 50 0.00 May 2 88 50 0.00 Weekly Total Precip = 0.00” 2nd and 3rd grades, back, l-r: *Observations and records Ava Kvanvig, Gunner Brown, from 2.5 miles south of Mullen Cort Cox, Brandt Mundorf, Chloe Wiese, Colin Connealy, April Data: Justin Kraus, Yasmine Alarcon. Warmest = 87 on the 6th Front: Cooper Cash, Pandora Coolest = 14 on the 21st Gray, Collin Donohoe, Olivia Avg. Max = 57.8 Cox, Carson Hegland, Ad- Avg. Min. = 28.8 die McClain, Bella Coetzee, Total Precip. = 1.12” Hayden Deibler, Hadley Marsh, Total Snowfall = 3.2” Teal Peterson, Jocelyn Oliveira. 2020 - 2021 Season Total Snowfall = 46.2” 4th and 5th grades, back, l-r: Liberty Edington, Lola - - - Library Notes - - - Wingebach, Jenna Donohoe, Emerson Thorberg, Colby Kessler, Ben Werner, Andrew by Julie Pfeiffer, Librarian Byrd, Cian Connealy, Chloe New books that have re- Newman, Brynne McCully. cently arrived at the Hooker County Library: Front: Braylon Kuncl, Bo Pettit, A Matter of Life and Death Cody Walker, Abigail Gracey, by Phillip Margolin Hayden Morrison, Oakes Meant to Be by Jude Deve- Miller, D.J. Coetzee, Kaisley raux Phipps, Taylor Moore, Kassidy Win by Harlan Coben Cheever, Jack Coble. The Other Emily by Dean Koontz Double Jeopardy by Stuart 6-12 grades mass choir, back, Woods l-r: Jacob Walker, Jaylon Fors- Eternal by Lisa Scottoline en, Tate Kvanvig, Faith Miller, The Red Book by James Morgan Hassett, Toni Massey, Patterson Sydnee Cheever. Middle: Izzy No Way Out by Fern Mi- Hoyt, Mia Flores-Green, Olivia chaels Haesler, Peyton Paxton, Fayth The Good Sister by Sally Brown, Maggie Haesler. Front: Hepworth Brooke Williams, Bella Cedillo- Sooley by John Grisham Ray, Tierston Moore, Medora Ocean Prey by John Sand- DeNaeyer, Mercedes Garner. ford In front of the stage, Gus The Perfect Daughter by Sievering, Brandon Hardin, D.J. Palmer Hunter Brown, Hope Miller, A Gambling Man by David Georgia Wingebach, Harper Baldacci Andersen, Kalli Licking, Riley Finding Ashley by Danielle Hegland, Ella Rice, Adalena Steel Hampton.

Jr. High MYF holds annual litter pick up Hooker County Tribune Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~13~ Food Safety Training for Cottage Food Producers

by Brenda Aufdenkamp, 3. The consumer must be that a producer (under LB UNL Extension visibly notified that the food 304) register with the NDA if Nebraska Extension is of- was prepared in a kitchen the producer is only selling fering an instructor facili- that is NOT subject to regula- at Farmers Markets. However, tated, in-person Food Safety tion and inspection and the to sell at a farmers market, Training for all Cottage Food food may contain allergens; the producer is still required Producers in North Platte at 4. The name and address to comply with: the West Central Research & of the producer is on the Notifying the customer in Extension Center on May 13, package or container label; a clear and visible way that 2021 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 5. The food is delivered in the food was prepared in a This training will fulfill the person or by direct deliv- kitchen that is not subject to need for the accredited food ery to the actual consumer regulation and inspection by safety training required in (the food cannot be sold at the regulatory authority, and LB 304, part of the Nebraska wholesale (i.e. grocery stores, may contain allergens; Pure Food Act. This course restaurants, or other com- Providing the name and will be specific to Nebraska’s mercial food establishments); address of the producer to laws and may not reflect laws 6. The producer complies the consumer on the package in other states. with food safety guidelines or container label, To register and pay the required by the county, city Following food safety and $25.00 registration fee, go to: or village for sale at public handling guidelines required https://go.unl.edu/selling- events; by the county, city, or village foodsafely 7. If the producer is using where the food is sold. In 2019, Nebraska amend- private well water, the well For more information or ed the Nebraska Pure Food water must be tested for ni- questions, Brenda Aufden- At which is administered trates and coliform bacteria. kamp, 308-532-2683 or email by the Department of Ag- State law does not require [email protected] Dawn Mallory riculture. Any person may Pictured back, l-r: Maggie Haesler, Mercedes Garner, Kalli Lick- prepare and sell food that ing, Harper Andersen, Sydnee Cheever, Riley Hegland, Alex is NOT “Time/Temperature Werner. Front: Grace Haesler, Tierston Moore, Fayth Brown. Controlled for Safety Food” directly to consumers at a INDIAN ARROWHEADS by Dawn Mallory difference it was in the areas public event or for pick up You know it’s spring when where locals owned; it was or delivery without obtaining a food establishment person — WANTED — the trash crews begin to pick clean and tidy, as compared up and clean up the road to the rest of the ditches. so long as the food producer complies with the following: ditches. Way to go to our locals for 1. The food producer must I WILL PAY UP TO FIVE FIGURES United Methodist Jr High demonstrating what it means register with the Nebraska youth group recently learned to tend to what you are given Department of Agriculture FOR THE RIGHT ARROWHEAD about “stewardship” of what by God! online following this train- God has given you. They Here’s a suggestion by one ing at: https://nda.nebraska. focused on a message from of our youth - keep a plastic gov/fscp/foods/cottagefood. Genesis 2:15: “The Lord God bag in your car and when you html put the man in the Garden of go somewhere, pick up one 2. Upon registering at this Eden to take care of it and to bag of trash and throw it out, site, food producers must look after it.” that way we will all work to have already completed a One fun thing was the clean up clutter where ever food safety course such as youth commented on what a we may go! this course being offered in North Platte.

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~14~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune Update from Senator Tom Brewer, 43rd District

Chuckwagon ‘n Jug on Beef Passport 4-29-2021 because they can afford it. want to know what we are This week the Legislature Their objection to the bill was doing about it. debated Legislative Bill 364. based on the wrong-headed The people of Lincoln will This is a bill that promotes idea that a privately-funded soon see if their school board parents having more choices scholarship program for poor votes to give their superin- in the education of their chil- kids somehow harms public tendent a nice pay raise of dren. Under LB 364, a limited schools in Nebraska. LB 364 $329,539 in annual salary. tax credit would be authorized does not change anything for At the same time, senators in for people who donate money public schools. This bill would the legislature are killing bills to provide scholarships to not take one penny of funding that would help a poor kid get kids in poverty whose educa- from any public school. into the same private school tional needs are not being met The senators opposed their own children attend. It by their government school. to this bill care more about suffices to say, the Legislature This is especially important preventing educational needs to hear from the people. in those districts with failing competition than they care Consider the fact a number of public schools, where parents about helping some poor kid these senators opposing this may understandably want who is not being served in bill will face the voters again their sons and daughters to his government school. The when they run for re-election by Dawn Mallory 41 restaurants on this year’s attend a better performing best evidence suggests that in 2022 and 2024. I encour- The Chuckwagon ’n Jug Passport. private school. private schools are often able age citizens to learn how their was contacted the early part of The program runs May 1st Senator Lou Ann Linehan of to achieve better results with senators voted on this. this year by the Nebraska Beef till Sept 1st and you can turn in Elkhorn first introduced this less money. That means that There are senators in this Council to be a part of the 2021 your passports for gifts at the bill in 2017, and every session LB 364 is not just about get- group of “no” votes who Beef Passport program called end of this year’s program. since then. After an eight-hour ting a better education for at- received tens of thousands of “Good Life. Great Steaks.” To become a part of or filibuster it failed to receive risk kids and supporting the dollars in campaign donations The program was developed to participate in this year’s the necessary thirty-three authority of parents to make from the teachers union. They to support local restaurants program drop by the Chuck- votes to stop debate. The vote the best decisions for their strongly oppose any school by dining out or dining in with wagon and join in the fun of was twenty-nine yes, eighteen kids — it is about conserving choice legislation because it a Passport while showing off this year’s summer season. no, and two senators not vot- taxpayer resources, too. threatens their public school what incredible beef is avail- Nebraska the “Good Life” where ing. Nebraskans pay some of monopoly. I hope folks think able here in our state. There are we enjoy “Great Steaks”!!! During the debate, my col- the highest property taxes in about that the next time they league Senator Justin Wayne the nation, most of that going have a ballot in front of them. Grazing reed canarygrass (D) from Omaha said, “The to the public schools. While I Elections have consequences, only people who are opposing admire the work that school- and we are seeing that plain by Brad Schick forage that they will eat. Reed school choice today are the teachers do in Nebraska pub- as day. If you have wetlands, creek canarygrass should be grazed same people who have choice. lic schools, the administration Please contact my office bottoms, or just wet areas in before it is 10 inches tall and And many of them exercise frustrates a lot of their ef- with any comments, ques- pastures, you probably have grazed down quickly to about that choice.” He absolutely forts. Spending more does not tions, or concerns. Email me some reed canarygrass. It is three to four inches before nailed it with this statement. mean that we are delivering a at [email protected], mail often the first perennial grass to moving to the next area to graze A number of the twenty higher quality education. My a letter to Sen. Tom Brewer, green up in the spring. reed canarygrass. Once growth senators who opposed the constituents are in an uproar Room #1101, P.O. Box 94604, Reed canarygrass is a high- reaches almost 10 inches again, bill have their own children over the high cost of govern- Lincoln, NE 68509, or call us producing cool-season grass livestock can be put back on attending private schools ment schools in Nebraska and at (402) 471-2628. that thrives in wetter conditions and will graze it. The nutritional in addition to well-drained soils. quality of the forage is also high As the plant matures, palatabil- at this young growth stage. 2021 Nebraska Passport program has officially begun ity decreases rapidly so grazing This method does require it can be a challenge. some time and labor, but it is Lincoln - Get ready to also a great way to support the 150th anniversary of Reed canarygrass contains early forage and can be palat- discover Nebraska’s beautiful the featured local businesses Arbor Day. A full list of this alkaloids which are unpalatable able if grazed in rapid rotation. scenery, eat delicious food, and the communities they are year’s stops can be found at chemical compounds. Reed Haying is also an option when canarygrass also has a very it is still short, but spring dry- shop local and learn more of in.” nebraskapassport.com. thick stem which contributes to down can be challenging. the state’s history, because More than 28,000 Passport Passports will be avail- livestock preferring other plants Reed canarygrass can be a the 2021 Nebraska Passport booklets have been requested able at all 70 participating to eat. good grass to graze, but it will program officially begins on as of April 27. Last year, a stops starting May 1 or can be However, if cattle are turned likely take some practice and Saturday, May 1. 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Locals place at Hyannis, Arthur high school rodeos Hooker County Tribune Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~15~

by Gerri Peterson weekend in Hyannis and placed 2nd in the bareback Take ‘em Fishing contest kicks off Mullen’s Nebraska High Arthur. with a score of 60. School Rodeo competitors On Saturday, May 1 in Whitney Jennings placed Lincoln – Catching fish is touch with nature,” said Dean saw more success this past Hyannis, Spencer DeNaeyer 5th in breakaway with a fun and addicting. The more Rosenthal fisheries admin- 3.710, 6th in girls cutting fish you catch, the more you istrator. “There are plenty with a score of 61 and 9th in want to keep fishing. of opportunities to take a goats with a 9.200. She fin- The Nebraska Game and beginner fishing in Nebraska ished 12th in barrels with a Parks Commission encourages and we have resources on our 19.132 and didn’t have a time experienced anglers to share website for people looking for in team roping with heeler that feeling and introduce places to go.” Shayda Vaughn of Hershey. people to fishing in the third As an incentive, partici- Hayden Jennings placed year of Take ’em Fishing. pants who submit a photo 5th in boys cutting with a Experienced anglers who of their trip with a begin- score of 71.5. participate will know they’ve ner angler between April 15 Faith Miller finished 39th introduced someone to an and Sept. 15 will be eligible in poles with a 37.860, 42nd activity they can enjoy for a for prizes, including a Bass in barrels with a 22.072 and lifetime, while also sharing Tracker boat, state park stay, didn’t have a time in break- their love of the sport. kayak, fishing rod, gift cards away. “Most everyone who loves and more. On Sunday, May 2 in to fish learned with the help Take ’em Fishing has annu- Arthur, Spencer won the of someone else. It is im- ally grown. There were 4,700 bareback with a 64. portant to help more people entries in the first year and Brooke McCully tied for know that fishing is a fun, 6,195 last year. 1st place in barrels with an convenient activity that is Visit outdoornebraska. Stephanie Miller good for your health and well- 18.820 and 3rd in breakaway gov/takeemfishing for more being and helps you get in information. Whitney Jennings caught her calf in 3.710 to place fifth in the with a 2.850. She also won breakaway in Hyannis. the all around. She finished 30th in poles with a 27.658 and didn’t have a time in team roping with header Shayda Vaughn of Hershey. Hayden placed 5th in boys cutting with 72. He didn’t have a time in team with heeler Fayth From of Crookston. Whitney placed 5th in girls cutting with a 70. She finished 14th in barrels with a 19.128, 20th in breakaway with a 4.680 and 21st in goats with a 12.940. Faith finished 53rd in bar- rels with a 23.024 and didn’t have a time in breakaway or poles. At Arthur last Sunday, Brooke McCully tied for 1st in the barrels They will be competing in with a time of 18.820. Burwell this weekend. NPCC volleyball announces dates for summer camps

Area youth will have the girls entering sixth through uled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. opportunity to hone their eighth grades. The camps The cost is $60, which includes volleyball skills this summer will consist of a combination a t-shirt. through three camps offered of volleyball and basketball “We are excited to announce by the North Platte Commu- instruction. these dates,” said NPCC head nity College Knights Volleyball The volleyball portion will volleyball coach Alexa McCall. Team. be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Summer camps are one of our Team Camps CT each day, and basketball favorite things to do, and we The Knights will host high will be from 1:30-4 p.m. each are excited to have campers in school team camps June 28-29 day. The fee is $50 per sport the gym this summer learn- and July 12-13. Three divisions or $70 for both. T-shirts will ing from our current Knights will be available to pick from: be included. players.” varsity, junior varsity and Position Camp Questions about the camps reserve. The cost is $40 per The Knights will also of- can be directed to McCall at player, which includes a t-shirt. fer position camps July 19 [email protected]. Sign-up Junior Sports Camps for liberos, July 20 for set- forms are available on the back Junior sports camps are ters and July 21 for hitters. of the camp brochures, which planned for June 30-July 2 for Those camps are open to girls are posted under the “camps” girls entering third through entering seventh through 12th section on the college’s athletic fifth grades and July 14-16 for grades. Each session is sched- website, npccknights.com.

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to everyone who entered the Tribune’s annual Mommy & Me Photo Contest! Shayna Stichka (above) was selected to receive a $25 gift certifi cate to a Mullen business of her choice, courtesy of the Tribune.

Governor Ricketts: Protect our land and water Hooker County Tribune Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~17~ decade, ranked #35 and was the federal government en- by Governor Pete Ricketts interventions by the federal being a good steward of our fourth-worst in the country croached on our rights in the April 27, 2021 government - either to take natural resources. For ex- for air and water quality. past, we successfully fought Here in the Cornhusker away private property or to ample, our state sits on top Why would Nebraskans cede back. In 2015, the State of State, agriculture and subject landowners to intru- of the Ogallala Aquifer, one responsibility for our natu- Nebraska sued the Obama conservation go hand in sive regulations. of the largest underground ral resources to leaders of Administration when it hand. Nebraska’s farmers The President’s radical 30 water resources in the world. states who’ve done a poor overstepped its legal author- and ranchers are the original x 30 plan is alarming and We’ve maintained the aquifer job of managing their own ity by issuing the “waters of conservationists. Agricul- unconstitutional. That’s why at virtually the same average environment? the United States” (WOTUS) tural families in our state I led a group of 15 Gover- water level it had in 1950, The President’s climate rule. The WOTUS rule had have been growing crops nors who sent a letter to while developing into a executive order takes the needlessly burdened states and tending livestock for President Biden last week global leader in agricultural wrong approach. Instead with regulations, while generations. They know their opposing the plan. We re- irrigation. Since the 1960s, of supporting our people unconstitutionally extend- land and animals better than minded the President that he our ranchers have contrib- who live on the land, own ing the federal government’s anyone else and care deeply has no authority to carry out uted to a 66% increase in it, and understand it, the power to regulate private about them. Their livelihood the 30 x 30 program. We also national beef production, 30 x 30 program is poised lands. We won in court on depends on ensuring the warned the President that while helping the U.S. cattle to take a top-down federal that issue, and we’re pre- land remains fertile - that’s pursuing the goals of the industry reduce its carbon government approach. In pared to fight against any why they are always work- 30 x 30 plan would violate footprint by 40%. Working the coming weeks, I encour- new federal restrictions that ing to improve it so that the property rights and harm together, we can conserve age Nebraskans to be on the infringe on property rights next generation can continue the U.S. economy. Addition- natural resources by finding lookout in their community in Nebraska. their way of life. ally, we submitted more than ways to be good stewards for potential federal inter- If you want more informa- Despite this close con- a dozen specific questions of them instead of locking ventions or other attempts tion about how the Presi- nection to the land, the asking the President to be them out of productivity. to make land less available. dent’s climate policy will Biden-Harris Administration more transparent about the Nebraska’s achievements Over the years, environmen- affect Nebraska, please email does not trust Nebraskans 30 x 30 program. Since is- in conservation stand out tal groups have purchased [email protected] to responsibly manage our suing his climate executive in national measures of land and transferred it to or call 402-471-2244. natural resources. They want order three months ago, the environmental health. Ear- federal agencies. Others I’ve made it clear to greater federal government President has given no indi- lier this year, U.S. News and may try to use perpetual President Biden that our control over our land and cation as to how he plans to World Report ranked Nebras- easements to limit land use State will resist any attempt water. On Jan. 27, 2021, achieve the 30 x 30 goal. Nor ka as the sixth-best state in or to bar livestock produc- to implement the 30 x 30 President Biden issued an ex- has the White House an- the nation for the quality of tion. President Biden may de- program in Nebraska. We ecutive order on the climate swered questions about our natural environment. By cide to use federal agencies won’t let the federal govern- which set a goal of restrict- plans to implement 30 x 30. contrast, the State of Dela- to exert more control over ment change our way of life. ing “at least 30 percent of Engagement with states ware - which President Biden existing public lands, or to We will continue to support our lands and waters by is critical. Since our state’s represented as a U.S. Sena- expand current restrictions. our farmers, ranchers, manu- 2030” (30 x 30). Right now, founding, Nebraska has suc- tor from 1973 to 2009 - was Whatever form it takes, facturers, and homeowners only 3% of land in Nebraska cessfully managed our water sixth-worst overall, and the 30 x 30 plan is likely to who have responsibly exer- is publicly owned. Achieving and land by protecting pri- #47 for pollution. The State diminish our freedoms and cised their property rights the goal of the President’s vate property rights. We’ve of California, where Vice hamstring growth in Nebras- and cared for our natural 30 x 30 program would shown that we can success- President Kamala Harris ka. That’s why we must work resources for many genera- likely require far-reaching fully grow Nebraska while held statewide office for a together to stop it. When tions. MID PLAINS AUTO FINISHES •Industrial & Automotive •Finishing Products

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~18~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune ols presented the monthly Vision Service Plan ...... 105.04 Payroll ...... 22,633.68 treasurer’s report. Also she Cardmember Service ...708.78 ROAD FUND - - - Public Notice - - - Crisp seconded the motion to requested a new fund be cre- Consolidated Telephone Ser- Consolidated Telephone Com- approve the claims and pay ated to enable receipt of the vice ...... 362.42 pany ...... 51.47 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS them from the various county incoming stimulus payments. DAS State Accounting ...88.20 DAS State Accounting ...44.00 HOOKER COUNTY funds. Roll call vote, three Bryan Crisp moved and Julie Dell Technologies .... 4,924.30 Kwik Stop ...... 778.47 MULLEN, NEBRASKA ayes, motion carried. The Kraye seconded the motion Eakes Office Solutions ...... Macke’s Grocery ...... 12.98 REGULAR MEETING approved claims are listed to pass Resolution 2021-4 ...... 291.69 Sandhill Oil Co., Inc .....365.20 APRIL 8, 2021 below. to open fund for receipt and First Concord Benefits Group Windstrean of the Midwest Inc The Hooker County Com- Don Pettigrew presented budget of the forthcoming ...... 2,045.00 ...... 6.96 missioners held a regular the road report and talked stimulus funds. Roll call vote, Artis Hicks ...... 81.00 Cooley Well Drilling Inc...... meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the about budget balances. Com- three ayes, motion carried. Hooker County Tribune ...... 31.20 courthouse on April 8, 2021. missioners asked Don to George Vinton discussed ...... 57.51 Croell ...... 4,274.34 Present were commissioners acquire a railroad sign to warn the language and some edits Inspro March & Mclennan Custer Public Power District . Thad Emerson, Julie Kraye of crossing. Gravel availability to language in a proposed Agency ...... 3,092.00 ...... 97.26 and Bryan Crisp. Absent, was discussed and cost of Resolution opposing the Fed- Kwik Stop ...... 691.61 Dooley Oil Inc ...... 619.30 none. Don Pettigrew, Cathryn delivery will be considered eral 30 x 30 Land Preservation Macke’s Grocery ...... 21.85 Grant County Treasurer ...... Nichols, George Vinton and as one of the concerns from Goal. Thad Emerson moved Microfilm Imaging Systems, ...... 931.72 Dave Sullivan were present Don’s budget report. and Julie Kraye seconded the Inc ...... 20.00 Neal Oil & Auto Center, Inc ... during the meeting. The clerk reported on motion to approve Resolution MIPS, Inc ...... 830.00 ...... 2,108.34 Bryan Crisp announced the homestead forms for this 2021-5 in opposition to this Mullen Auto & Diesel ..243.91 NMC ...... 749.94 Public Meetings Law is posted year, and stimulus funds executive order. Roll call vote, NACT ...... 100.00 Triple G Redimix LLC ...... in the boardroom and copies from federal government. three ayes, motion carried. NE State Patrol Interagency ...... 1,530.90 of it and the agenda are avail- Discussion concerning LB Meeting adjourned at 4:52 Billing ...... 75.00 Vinton Feed Store Inc ...38.20 able for the public. 644 requiring more hearings p.m. Notice is hereby given Cathryn Nichols, exp ..123.20 IRS ...... 2,782.74 The minutes of the March for tax requests, and an open that the next regular meeting Darlene Osborn, exp .....72.00 NE Dept of Revenue ....440.46 9, 2021, commissioners’ meet- position on the Nirma board of the Hooker County Board Quill LLC ...... 179.13 Ameritas Life Insurance ...... ing were read and approved. for county insurance. of Commissioners will be held Repco Marketing Inc .....41.80 ...... 1,080.60 Julie Kraye moved and Bryan Treasurer Cathryn Nich- on Thursday, May 13, 2021, Sandhill Oil Co., Inc .....480.24 Payroll ...... 8,790.67 at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will Dave Sullivan, exp ...... 58.58 LIBRARY FUND be held in the Commissioners’ Thomas County Treasurer ..... Consolidated Telephone Com- Room in the courthouse and ...... 5,511.62 pany ...... 108.01 an agenda will be kept con- USPS ...... 1,044.90 Hooker County Tribune ...... tinually current and available Verizon Wireless ...... 175.86 ...... 27.00 in the Clerk’s office during Verizon Wireless ...... 52.20 Quill LLC ...... 78.42 normal business hours. Village of Mullen ...... 338.38 Sandhill Oil Co., Inc .....338.18 Attest: West Payment Center..221.55 Village of Mullen ...... 263.13 the good lIfe Hooker County Board Windstream of the Midwest Brodart Co ...... 261.75 of Commissioners Inc ...... 29.91 Knowbuddy Resources ...... Bryan Crisp, Chairman Windstream of the Midwest ...... 121.94 Dave Sullivan, County Clerk Inc ...... 14.02 MidAmerica Books ...... 125.07 Is In sIght GENERAL FUND IRS ...... 6,420.32 People Magazine ...... 59.40 Blue Cross Blue Shield, ins .... NE Dept of Revenue ....880.36 Pheasantland Industries ...... 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~20~ Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hooker County Tribune joyed current events. We love reading the local papers. That by Gini Corbin afternoon I called numbers Happenings on the Hill for Bingo. Stan Boyer, Bob, Pioneer Memorial Rest Home Nadene, Ann, Peggy Barnt, Sharon C. and Deb were all Greetings. We hope every- Marlene, Sharon Carson, Deb, out to play. Bob was this one has had a great week. We Wanda Mackley and Nadene week’s blackout winner. would like to thank the Epis- all had a nice visit. Friday morning Rebecca copal Church for the adorable Tuesday morning we had Welsh had RT group exer- May baskets that we received reminisce with Kathleen, cises. I do not know who all on Saturday for May Day. It Sherry Forbes, Twila Springer, attended but I bet it was a was fun to reminisce about Patsy Berney, Marlene and big group. Friday afternoon May Day and we wondered Deb. They have such fun Sherron Sullivan was here if kids still do May baskets stories in those magazines. for church services with Bob, anymore. My girls loved That afternoon we had some Minnie Mary, Virginia Wright, doing them when they were one-on-one visits and a good Florence, Nadene, Twila, younger. western movie on. Joyce, Sherry, Deb, Mary, Monday, Nadene Andersen, Wednesday morning they Kathleen, Doris, Robert, Jerry Kathleen Miles, Ann Con- were stuck with me again and Carson, Sharon C., Sharon nell, Doris Griffith, Minnie voted on kickball. Those out Foster, Marty, Ann, Peggy and Mary Hamilton, Joyce Shanks, to join me were Ann, Kath- Marlene all attending. Deb Minor, Richard Broyles, leen, Bob Osterman, Richard, This week’s visitors in- Mary Kemp, Marty Boyer and Robert, Joyce, Marlene, Wan- cluded: Marlene Dykes were all out da, Deb, Mary, Minnie Mary Stan Boyer’s visitors were for kickball with me. That and Marty. That afternoon Darrell and Kathy Leibhart. afternoon we attempted trivia we had our monthly Resident Ann Connell enjoyed her time but it ended up more of Council meeting with Nadene, visit with Gary and Pat Schwa- social time and that’s okay Ann and Wanda attending. derer. too because Florence Cooper, Thursday morning we en- Marty Boyer visited with her daughter Toni Dutton. Sherry Forbes enjoyed see- ing her daughter Missy Holt. Kathleen Miles received a visit from her daughter Mar- ian Nutter. Steve Springer was here to visit his wife Twila Springer. Chris Sittler (left) and Pam Coons with the flowers that they Richard Broyles enjoyed brought up for residents to enjoy. visiting with his daughter Marilyn Wright. more but these are the only brought up for the residents Robert Prentice visited papers that I am finding. to enjoy. We are very appre- UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA with Mildred Szwanek. I would like to thank Chris ciative for the kind gesture. I hope I remembered ev- Sittler and Pam Coons for the We hope you all have a eryone. I feel like there were beautiful flowers that they great week. National Honor Society purchases computer for rest home

by Josey French to contact family members The National Honor Society On Friday, April 23 the Na- through Zoom or Skype video gained the funds by offering tional Honor Society donated conferencing. They did this the Friendly Bean Coffee Shop $400 of their funds to the to hopefully provide another to students on Wednesday Pioneer Memorial Rest Home way for residents to stay close mornings throughout this to purchase an HP laptop for to family and loved ones, and school year. The computer residents. They hope that to provide another device on is scheduled to be delivered the residents will be able which to use the internet. mid-May. TO GET WHERE YOU WANT TO GO Saying, “I don’t need newspapers; online.nebraska.edu I get my news from the internet.” is the same as saying, “I don’t need farmers or ranchers; I get my food at the supermarket.”