The Greene County Rams placed second in a wrestling tournament in Carroll Dec. 21. Manson-NWM won the tournament with 178 points. Greene County followed with 154 points, just ahead of Pocahontas Area with 151 points. Other team scores were as follows: Guthrie Center, 127.5; Carroll, 103; Kuemper, 100; DM Roosevelt, 84; Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, 70; and Denison-Schleswig, 65.
Read MoreMonth: December 2013
“Fashion is made to become unfashionable.” -Coco Chanel
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Fashion is the same as it’s ever been. The same? You ask? Hardly, you answer. You wouldn’t be caught dead in today’s fashions. They are nothing like what you wore in 1948-’62-’85-’99. They are in fact ugly. True in the particular. But, not in the broad sense. Fashion is what somebody’s telling us to wear,…
Read MoreSheriff’s report, December 2013
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Dec 31: At 3:11 pm a deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of Elizabeth St in Grand Junction for criminal mischief to a window at the residence. Monday, Dec. 30: At 7:10 am a deputy investigated a possible check fraud scam for a resident in Grand…
Read MorePolice blotter, December 2013
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Dec. 31: Officers wrote 16 citations for violation of the snow emergency parking violation. Monday, Dec. 30: At 1:50 pm an officer investigated a traffic collision at the intersection of N. Maple and W. Reed St. Theresa Durbin was northbound on Maple. Kyle Kiner was westbound on Reed.…
Read MoreReservations by Friday for Elks Christmas dinner
Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 will prepare and serve a traditional Christmas meal for the 49th year to those individuals and couples who would otherwise be spending Christmas day alone. Elks members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren will donate time from their Christmas Day to prepare and serve this free Christmas meal.
Read MoreHepatology treatment now available at medical center
Greene County Medical Center announces that Dr. Donald Hillebrand, with the Center for Liver Disease, part of UnityPoint Clinic, is now available for inpatient and outpatient consultations via telehealth. Hillebrand began seeing inpatients in December and will begin seeing outpatients at Greene County Medical Center in January on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Read MoreJefferson Garden Club donates to ARC
Forgoing their traditional holiday gift exchange, members of the Jefferson Garden Club voted to contribute to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry at the club’s December meeting, a luncheon at the home of longtime member Marilyn Copeland. Following the meeting, Garden Club publicity chair Dianne Piepel (right) presented a check for $180 to Dianne Blackmer of…
Read MoreJoan Overby Employee of the Year at medical center
Joan Overby (left), executive director of clinics, outreach and outpatient services, was recognized as Greene County Medical Center’s 2013 Employee of the Year at the Dec. 6 employee awards banquet and holiday gathering. She was also recognized for five years of service at the medical center. The award presentation was made by medical center CEO Carl Behne (right). The medical center…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department will host Itty Bitty New Year, a New Year’s celebration for youngsters age 4-6, Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The party will include crafts, games, and a 12 (noon) countdown to the new year. Pre-registration is suggested, as space is limited to 20 children.…
Read MoreNegotiations begin of contract with sheriff’s employees
The Greene County board of supervisors and AFSCME Local 3949, which represents employees in the county sheriff’s office, began negotiations of a new contract Dec. 12. The current contract expires June 30, 2014.
Read MoreWinners told for second week of Christmas drawing
Winners in the Dec. 9 drawing of the Greene County Chamber’s Christmas give-away are (front, from left) Pam Davis of Grand Junction, who registered at Printer’s Box; Marlo (and Karen) Malen of Lohrville, who registered at the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s Gift Garden; and Rowena Morgan, who registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop. Pictured with them representing those businesses are…
Read MoreP-C changes commencement date, discusses transportation and trimesters
The Paton-Churdan board of education at its Dec. 11 meeting changed the date of commencement for this year’s seniors. Commencement will be Sunday, May 25, at 2 pm. That is during the Memorial Day weekend.
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