There were 36 green thumbs and the people attached to them Friday morning assembling the 32 hanging baskets that will decorate the lamp posts around the courthouse square in Jefferson.
Read MoreDay: May 24, 2015
Relay for Life passes $50K mark
Books don’t close until Aug. 31 The total of funds raised at the 2015 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greene County has surpassed the $50,000 mark, the organizing committee learned at a wrap-up meeting Thursday. Fifteen teams raised a total of $21,057.91, with Home State Bank’s Team Towers leading the way at $6,073.84. The Cancer Crusaders raised $2,594.55,…
Read MoreSpecial centennial fundraiser event at GJ library
Features creative endeavors of Gigi Robinson The Grand Junction public library will host a special program, “The Art, Crafts and Collectibles of Virginia ‘Gigi’ Robinson,” on Sunday, May 24, at 3 pm at the library. The event is a fundraiser to support the library’s centennial programming in 2016. Virginia Robinson served for many years on the GJ public library board…
Read MoreBreakfast with the Band ends school year
The banner at the front of the band has changed but the tradition hasn’t. Randy and Phyllis Bunkers and Bunkers Dunkers had the 17th annual Breakfast with the Band Friday, the last day of school.
Read MoreQueen size quilt will go to the lucky ticket holder
The St Joseph Women’s Council quilt for this year’s raffle is in shades of brown and blue in a “Twister” pattern. Tickets for the queen size quilt are available from church members and at The Printer’s Box in Jefferson. For more years than the ladies can count a quilt has been raffled with the drawing at the Bell Tower Festival.…
Read MoreThe fiesta comes to Regency Park
In observance of National Nursing Home Week, May 10-16, Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center of Jefferson hosted several events meant to encourage residents, families, and other close relatives to visit with their loved ones and caregivers.
Read MoreEasy brownie recipe is extra moist
What’s better than a brownie? This recipe gets a bit of extra moistness from a bit of corn syrup. The every day version is pictured, but it’s an easy recipe to dress up as warm brownie sundaes or brownie ice cream sandwiches. For the recipe, click here: One Bowl Brownies
Read MoreWeather data, week ending May 22
Many people in Greene County wondered where Spring had gone during much of the week that ended at 6 am Friday, May 22, but the weather for both county high schools’ commencement celebrations May 17 was pleasant. High temperature for the week was 81 degrees and the low temperature was 42 degrees. Saturday graduation open houses were inside events. Volunteer…
Read More