The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted four new members at a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 29. The new members were selected by a faculty committee composed of teachers from all grade levels who saw a blinded application completed by the students. The application detailed how the student fulfills the principles of character, service, scholarship and leadership, as well as…
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Attn smokers: Great things happen when you quit
Set your quit date now for the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout® Nov. 19 The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout® on Nov. 19 is the perfect time to quit smoking. No matter how old you are or how long you’ve smoked, quitting can help you live longer and be healthier. By quitting, you can add up to 10…
Read MoreGobble Gobble 5K returns to Paton
What has become a Paton Thanksgiving tradition – the Paton Gobble Gobble Run – will have its fifth edition Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, starting at 8:30 am at the Loren Shriver Community Building in Paton. The registration fee is three canned items per runner, with all items being donated to the Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry. Runners who register by Nov. 8 at…
Read MoreDo you want to paint this snowman?
The Churdan public library is hosting a guided painting class Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 pm at the library. Proceeds will go into the building addition fund. Artist Lou Blanchfield will lead painters at all skill levels through painting a carrot-nosed, button-eyed snowman. Refreshments will be served.
Read MoreBreakfast at the Elks lodge
All area residents are invited for breakfast the Elks lodge next Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 am to 1 pm. The Elks will prepare and serve French toast bake, biscuits with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit, and coffee, milk and juice.
Read MorePancakes in Scranton
Scranton Betterment will host a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Scranton Community Center lunch room. (Diners are asked to use the south entrance.) Carry-outs will be available by calling ahead to 712-652-3344. A free will donation will be accepted.
Read More4-H Awards Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 8
Greene County 4-H members and volunteers will be recognized for their achievements and contributions at the annual Greene County 4-H Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.
Read MoreBell Tower photo available locally on canvas
Two versions of this photo of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, which was first posted on GreeneCountyNewsOnline in August, 2014, are now being offered on canvas as a fundraiser for the Bell Tower Community Foundation. Tim Buenz is spearheading the fundraiser on his own initiative. All proceeds from the sale of the canvas prints will benefit the Foundation.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Nov. 6
The calendar page turned to November but temperatures were pleasant during much of the week that ended Nov. 6. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported a high temperature of 78 degrees and a low temperature of 30 degrees during the week that ended Oct. 31 at 6 am. Jefferson received .28 inch of precipitation.
Read MoreNeed a forest fast?
Order this month’s seedling packet and watch it grow before your eyes DES MOINES – As the saying goes, people plant trees to benefit the next generation; however the State Forest Nursery’s November specialty packet may be the exception to that rule. The Fast Forest packet is a combination of the nursery’s five fastest growing species – typically three feet…
Read MoreFC, West Central boards recommend merger
Members to vote Farmers Cooperative Company (FC) and West Central® Cooperative on Thursday announced a unanimous vote by their boards of directors to proceed with a merger vote by members of both cooperatives. Following several months of internal and independent analysis on the potential risks and benefits associated, the Boards approved the plan of merger and recommend a merger.
Read MoreDon Muzney, 1937 – 2015
Funeral services for Don Muzney, 78, of Jefferson will be 10:30 am Monday, Nov. 9, at 10:30 am at Abundant Life Ministries Church in Jefferson. Interment will be at Mineral Ridge Cemetery in Ridgeport, Boone County. The family is assisted Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson. On April 28, 1937, Don was born to Imo and James Muzney in Jefferson. Don was…
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