Month: November 2014

“Differentiation” the goal for the year  ~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal During a recent Wednesday early out day, Greene County Community School District teachers had the opportunity to focus on the district-wide goal of differentiation. Director of teaching and learning Karen Sandberg explained, “Differentiation changes the way you teach so you reach every child. Kids are ready for different…

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The Jefferson Garden Club’s 2014 Tour of Homes will offer a variety of homes ranging from early 1900 Arts and Crafts to the 1970 ranch. The four homes on the tour will be decorated for the holidays with “Christmas Splendor,” this year’s theme. The Tour of Homes takes place Dec. 6 from noon to 5 pm.

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Advent is a time of Christian preparation for Christmas. All are invited to the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson this Sunday to prepare for Advent. Every year since 1996 the church has celebrated the coming Advent with the workshop two Sundays before Advent begins.

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Greene County Middle School students were recognized for their achievements during the fall trimester at an awards assembly Monday, Nov 17, at the school. The fall trimester ended Nov. 11. ‘A’ honor roll: Eighth graders named to the ‘A’ honor roll (grade point average 3.67 to 4.0) were Gina Brown, Brittney Daniel, Austin Delp, Melanie Doran, Fallon Heater, Linsey Kitt,…

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Use the link to complete survey online All residents in the Jefferson public library’s service area are reminded that Nov. 20 is the last day to complete the library’s user survey. The library is seeking input from the community about how area residents use and wish to use the library and its services. Survey participants need not have a library…

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Local competition for the annual Elks “Hoop Shoot,” the national free throw shooting contest for youngsters ages 8 thru 13, will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Greene County middle school gym. Registration and practice begins at 9 am with competition beginning at 10 am.

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Having pheasant numbers higher in the state of Iowa than they have been in many years was reason to celebrate at the annual Greene County Pheasants Forever banquet held at the Jefferson Elks lodge on Friday, Nov. 7. A nice-sized crowd enjoyed the camaraderie and friends of PF with a meal, games and the auction of nature-based merchandise.

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deer hunting seasons underway, the Jefferson Elks lodge hopes local hunters will donate their deer hides to help disabled veterans. Each year the Jefferson Elks lodge collects deer hides to be used in veterans hospitals in Iowa and across the country. The hides are donated by local hunters to the Elks lodge. The hides are then processed at a tannery,…

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Habitat for Humanity is providing a special opportunity for area residents to share their nativity sets and their unique stories as the Nativity Festival returns on Sunday, Dec. 14. This year’s event will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson.

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All women of the county are invited to an Advent painting class Sunday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 8 pm at the first United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The class will be led by Jolene Peters, who has selected an Advent picture for the class. Charge for the class is $40, with $10 of that going to the Greene County…

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  Farmers more than match state’s $9.5 million investment DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Nov. 13 highlighted the 2,382 Iowa farmers that used state cost share funds to install conservation practices during the state’s 2014 fiscal year, which ran from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.  These farmers contributed $13 million while the state contributed…

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