PAWS volunteers can’t help Santa fill a wish list that includes a hippopotamus, but they can help families who have given serious thought to adding a kitten or cat to the family. “We are aware that for some, getting a new pet at the holidays might not be the best idea – higher levels of stress, anxiety and excitement may…
Read MoreDay: December 13, 2015
Reminder: Music and dessert Monday night
The Greene County High School music department will present its annual dessert concert Monday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 pm in the middle school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:45 pm to allow plenty of time to enjoy homemade pie, cake and other desserts before the music starts, and to bid on a wide variety of items for sale by silent…
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary tells Bucket Fillers
November Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary were (from left) Nolan Murphy, Jaron Jacobs, Luke Robbins and Tessa Fisher-Kern. They’re pictured with Jefferson Hy-Vee store manager Lori Subbert. Hy-Vee sponsors the month recognition which salutes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee.
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The Jefferson public library will benefit when area residents do their Christmas shopping at a book sale hosted by Friends of the Jefferson Public Library at the library. From now through the end of the month, books for all ages will be on sale tables in both the adult and children’s departments. Books will be added daily, all at bargain…
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Hardin Happy Hustlers Hardin Happy Hustlers held their November meeting at Clover Hall on Sunday, Nov. 8 . A potluck dinner, installation of officers and new member recognition were on the agenda. This year’s officers are Jared Marshall, president; Lucas Fisher, vice president; Ben Bravard, secretary; Nick Killion, treasurer; and Izzy Bravard, activities director. Marshall had attended the 4-H Awards…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Dec. 11
Temperatures were unseasonably warm in Jefferson during the week that ended Dec. 11. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports a daytime high temperature for the week of 55 degrees and a nighttime low temperature of 25 degrees.
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