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Tree of Love gifts due back on Dec. 18

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
FULLERTON — There is still time to join in on the holiday fun surrounding the Tree of Love. The Tree of Love is in its 29th year. Each year 1st Bank & Trust puts up a tree in their Fullerton branch and members of the community select a name tag and purchase gifts for the stranger on the tag.

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The Bible Says . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
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Capitol View

J.l.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The chickens are coming home to roost. Several tax watchdog groups say the Legislature, at the behest of the Governor, has gone overboard in depleting state revenue by earmarking too much for property tax relief. But Governor Jim Pillen debunks the reports.

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News Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Sonderup among UNK graduates KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 446 winter graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 15) at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.
Election officials are looking for election workers for next year’s primary and general elections. Photo illustration

Election officials are looking for election workers for next year’s primary and general elections. Photo illustration

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County seeks election workers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Nance County election officials are currently looking for a few good men . . . and women. Nance County Clerk Adrian Chlopek said that she needs four workers at each of the county’s four precincts. The county has a fifth precinct that is handled entirely through the mail.

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Piecin’ Pals celebrate Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Eleven members of the Piecin’ Pals Quilt Guild met Monday evening, December 4, to celebrate the holiday season together. Social hour began at 6:00 p.m. with a dinner of snacks, appetizers and desserts following.
Best theme table and team went to the “Royal Crown Queens” which included Deb Blackwell, Jody Hogan, Julie Jarecke, Judy Palmer, Shelly Wiseman, Karen Emerson, Pam Neujahr and Cristin Sherwood. Money raised through this event will go towards scholarships and a community project yet to be determined. Photos provided

Best theme table and team went to the “Royal Crown Queens” which included Deb Blackwell, Jody Hogan, Julie Jarecke, Judy Palmer, Shelly Wiseman, Karen Emerson, Pam Neujahr and Cristin Sherwood. Money raised through this event will go towards scholarships and a community project yet to be determined. Photos provided

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PEO Trivia Night a success

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Another fun evening of playing Trivia as the local PEO chapter hosted with local emcees Kurt Pickrel and Derek Smith. Several teams were within points of winning as the top teams traded placings in the last few rounds.
Lori Cornwell (left) and Beth Sonderup stand next to the Tree of Love located inside the 1st Bank & Trust branch in Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lori Cornwell (left) and Beth Sonderup stand next to the Tree of Love located inside the 1st Bank & Trust branch in Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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TREE OF LOVE

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
FULLERTON — There is still time to join in on the holiday fun surrounding the Tree of Love. The Tree of Love is in its 29th year. Each year 1st Bank & Trust puts up a tree in their Fullerton branch and members of the community select a name tag and purchase gifts for the stranger on the tag.