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Read MoreDay: March 2, 2014
Sticky business at church
The congregations of Central Christian and Christ Lutheran Churches in Jefferson broke up the winter doldrums last month as they stuck it to each other in some friendly rivalry. The result: 738 glue sticks for local children in need. Pastor Bill Bernau of Christ Lutheran initiated the challenge when Adopt-A-Family asked for 650 glue sticks to help youngsters stick to their…
Read MoreOh, the weather!
The winter of 2013-14 seems to be like a famous bunny that just keeps going, and going, and going, with the first day of March one of the most wintry days yet. The high temperature in Jefferson, according to KCCI SchoolNet weather data was only 17, and the low temperature was -2 degrees. SchoolNet didn’t report the snow, which very…
Read MoreA $2 million gift to Greene County Medical Center
Now that’s good news! A generous anonymous private gift to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation started the “Investing in Tomorrow’s Care” $4 million capital campaign with a $2 million dollar gift, taking the campaign past the 50 percent mark before it really got started. The gift was announced Feb. 26.
Read MoreA bit of spring arrived!
A bit of spring arrived last week with the delivery of daffodils. Three Relay for Life teams –Cancer Crusaders, NHS Stompers and WOW– sold 300 bunches of the springtime blooms. The annual fundraiser was facilitated this year by Katie Richardson and Fudge’s Flower Shop. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greene County is slated for April 26 with…
Read MoreGive credit where credit is due
Last weekend’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,” presented by the Community Players of Greene County, was as good as small town community theatre gets. I had a unique vantage point from the nun’s chorus at Nonnberg Abbey. I loved every minute I spent listening and watching rehearsals in the weeks preceding the show. The folks not seen…
Read MoreGracias, danke, merci beaucoup
Thank you to the unknown person or persons who shoveled snow from my sidewalk Sunday morning, March 2! I was dreading the -30 windchill as I put on coat and boots, but then I looked out and saw the job was finished! What could start my week better than that? ~Tori Riley, Jefferson (Readers, you’re welcome to submit your notes…
Read MoreStudent art gallery
A student art show greeted visitors to Greene County High School the past few weeks. Shared here is some of the students’ art. Click on the art to enlarge it in a new screen.
Read MoreFor your recipe file
How about starting your work week with Muffin Monday? Monday or any day, this recipe is a merging of two favorites — banana bread and chocolate chip cookies! Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins 3/4 C sugar 2 T applesauce 6 T unsalted butter, melted 1-3/8 C all-purpose flour 1 C (about 3) mashed overripe bananas 1-1/4 tsp baking soda 1 egg…
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