Month: September 2014

GreeneCountyNewsOnline asked readers for help reaching a milestone last Thursday, and publisher/editor Victoria Riley is making good on an “incentive” offered to reach that milestone. Riley watches very basic site analytics on a daily basis: the number of visitors and the number of pages (tabs) they visit each day and over a 30 day period. Thursday morning she saw the 30-day page count…

A pair of completed Helping Hands projects will be celebrated and dedicated next Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, in Jefferson. Erich Kretzing, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Boone and Greene Counties, explains, “when meager retirement checks are stretched to cover basic living expenses, there’s little chance for paying thousands of dollars to a contractor when a roof fails or…

The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary is making room for new merchandise at its Gift Garden gift shop at the medical center with a clearance sale this week. Shoppers will find mark downs on a variety of holiday items, including Christmas items, through Saturday. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to…

St. Patrick historic church  in Cedar Township will be the venue for a special concert by acclaimed  Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow Sunday, Oct. 5,  11 am.  The church is located on E Ave north of County Road E-19 three miles west of Churdan. The program is free to the community.

This Tuesday, Sept. 30, is the last Greene County farmers market for the season. Instead of a supper, Jefferson Matters: Main Street will serve pie, ice cream and lemonade or coffee.  This last market of the season has been dubbed, “Putting the Farmers Market to Bed, Sweet Dreams.” The pie and beverage is being coordinated by the organization committee of Jefferson…

The pretty September weather this week was perfect weather for bike rides, and John Brunow, owner of All Ability Cycles, shared the fun with residents at The Gardens assisted living facility. Brunow took his “trike train” – connected delta style trikes – and spent Monday afternoon helping residents share a bike ride around the neighborhood. He’s done similar rides previously,…

An ISU Extension and Outreach financial management course will begin in early October for individuals and couples interested in taking charge of their money. Wednesday, Oct. 1, is the requested deadline for reservations. After that day, registrations will be accepted only if space is available. Session topics include financial basics (setting financial goals and planning your spending), insurance basics, investing…

The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick local competition last Tuesday, Sept. 23. Boys and girls ages 6-15 years were invited to compete in this free event, and 29 youngsters accepted the invitation. All participants earned certificates and the top three places in each age division earned ribbons.

Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Friends of Rippey: The Friends of Rippey met on Sunday evening, Sept. 21, with 17 members present.  The group is hoping to finish some projects over the next few months.  They decided to have a breakfast on the first Saturday in December to coincide with Calendar Days that the banks…