Month: November 2014

Luminarias aren’t just for Relay for Life. They’ll have a role at the Community Tree Lighting this Thursday at the courthouse. The luminarias that last April honored loved ones who have died of cancer and celebrated cancer survivors at the Relay for Life will be displayed on a special “tree” in the east assembly room at the courthouse. Dustin Larsen’s industrial…

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The Grinch and his “Christmas in Whoville” tree, and more than 40 other trees, wreaths, and door and table decorations will go to new homes with the close of bidding in the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights” this Wednesday, Dec. 3. The displays and bid sheets are in the main lobby at the medical center. Bidding will…

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St. Nicholas doesn’t like to bake, so he’s buying his Christmas cookies from Cheryl Tiffany, organizer of this year’s Cookie Parade. The Cookie Parade will be held at the Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center, 501 N. Locust St, Jefferson. The event features thousands of homemade Christmas cookies for sale as a…

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The Jefferson public library will host Ready Readers Story Time Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 am at the library. The program, for children ages 3-6, will be held Dec. 17 through Jan. 28, with the exception of Dec. 24. No registration is necessary and the program is free. Ready Readers Story Time will include stories, crafts, games, puppets, flannel boards,…

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Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson invites the community to observe the Advent season Wednesday evenings, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. The church is located at 801 W. Lincoln Way. A meal will be served at 5:30 pm with an Advent service at 7 pm. Theme of the services will be “Come, Lord Jesus, and show us the Father.” “Please come…

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Regency Park Nursing and Rehab shares a success story with Melvin Miller in the lead role. Melvin was admitted to Regency Park in late October. With help from the therapy department, staff implemented a customized rehabilitation program to address some functional deficits. When Melvin arrived, he used a four-wheeled walker to ambulate with stand by assist. He progressed in his…

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Organizers of the Community Fellowship series at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson have planned two discussions for December. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Donna Badding-Fleener, prevention consultant at New Opportunities, will discuss alcohol and drug abuse prevention awareness and what professionals are seeing in Greene County. She will talk about peer pressure among teens and what adults can do to help.

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For the past several months the weather data compiled by volunteer weather observer John Beltz has been included in the weekly crop report in GreeneCountyNewsOnline’s Wednesday Newsday update. But, the USDA’s  National Agricultural Statistics Service is hibernating now until spring. There won’t be another crop report until April. GreeneCountyNewsOnline doesn’t hibernate. Here, in a different format, is Beltz’s weather data.…

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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” Northey said.  “Iowa is fortunate…

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Rippey News Nov. 26, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Friends of Rippey reminder: There will be a Christmas breakfast on Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 am.  Egg casserole, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice will be served for a free will offering.  A quilt donated by Sharon Riley will be offered for…

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