A new look at ‘The Night Before Christmas’

A reader recently shared a new take on an old favorite. Michael Peck wrote a new version of “The Night Before Christmas.”We are reprinting his piece with permission.

Club News Briefs

Piecin’ Pals Quilt GuildMembers of the Piecin’ Pals Quilt Guild gathered on the evening of December 2, 2024 at 6PM for their year end meeting and Christmas Party. Those gathered brought snack foods and drinks to sustain us for the evening.

Fischer Announces University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s University Singers to Perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration

LINCOLN – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, announced today that the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s University Singers will perform during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025.

Defining ‘Good’

“You better watch out…I’m telling you why—Santa Claus is coming to town. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!”After hearing that song on the radio numerous times, one concerned kid penned this note. “Dear Santa, Please define ‘good’.”Good. Exactly what DOES that mean?

The Bible Says . . .

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Chocolate Crackle “Crack”1 cup butter 1 cup dark brown sugar Saltine crackers 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate 12 oz. bag Bits of Brickle Toffee Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet that has an edge with foil, wrapping foil up and around the edge.

Thanks & More

God bless the community of fire departments of Belgrade and Fullerton and all the other people who helped contain the fire on my farm.Jane McIntyre Do you have a Thank You that you want printed in the Nance County Journal? Email it to nancecountyjournal@yahoo.com and we will let you know the cost.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago December 10, 2014The Nance County Medical Clinic announced they would expand their hours in 2015.Members of the Fullerton FFA traveled to Aurora for a leadership skills event. More than 10 students attended the event.

Anatomical Variations: Connecting research & patient care

The human body is composed of a typical pattern of anatomy, yet every structure varies in form from person to person. For example, humans develop with a standard set of defined muscles, yet the shape and mass of each muscle varies significantly among individuals.

Journal Rewind

Ten years agoDecember 3, 2014Fullerton had a Tour of Churches as part of Old Fashion Days.Kurt Frenzen was presented the Dove Caring Coach of the Year award.Maryl Hanson won the $1,000 shopping spree from Ciancio Hardware.