Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 12, 2016 Piano recital reminder – The piano students of Janice Johnston will present a recital Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 pm at the Rippey Community room. Non-piano students will assist with the program by reading some poetry selections, handing out programs and serving as hosts.
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Paton-Churdan girls fall to Charter Oak-Ute in Friday night hoops
The Paton-Churdan girls basketball team is 0-4 on the season after a 36-46 loss to Charter Oak-Ute in Charter Oak Dec. 10. The Rockets’ 36 points is above their season average of 28.5 points per game.
Read MoreProtesters and protectors
(Editor’s note – This column was originally written for posting Dec. 7.) ~a column by Colleen O’Brien Waving signs for a cause on a busy street corner in the city is a common sight on the nightly news. The causes are legion, and the legions turn out. The First Amendment to the Constitution includes “. . . the right of…
Read MoreSchool board forum Wednesday
The Greene County Schools board of education will host an informal Q & A session this Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the conference room in the administrative building, 204 W. Madison St, Jefferson.
Read MoreNotice – Driver’s license station closed
The driver’s license station at the Greene County treasurer’s office at the courthouse will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15-16. Please plan accordingly.
Read MoreDessert concert set for Dec. 12
The Greene County high school music department will perform its annual dessert concert Monday, Dec. 12, in the middle school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:45 pm to allow time to enjoy dessert and beverages prior to the concert starting at 7:30. The concert band, jazz band, concert choir, treble choir and the Jazzatonics will perform. Tickets are $5 and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 8
In Greene County district court Randy Dean Esslinger, 61, of Bayard was sentenced Dec. 1 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)- first offense. He may complete a 48-hour weekend offender program in lieu of jail time. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 8
In Greene County magistrate court a Case was initiated during the week ending Dec. 8 against Travis Christopher Fincel of Grand Junction on a charge of violation of a protective order.
Read MorePaton-Churdan NHS chapter inducts new members
The Paton-Churdan chapter of National Honor Society inducted Jacob Thompson, Clayton Smith, Megan Carey and Jenna Beyers as new members at a ceremony held Oct. 24. Guest speaker was P-C kindergarten teacher Melanie Ludwig. She discussed how the four pillars of National Honor Society – character, service, leadership and scholarship – can be found in the children’s literature the students…
Read MoreWinners told in Hometown Holidays Christmas Certificate drawing
Winners in the first week of the Greene County Chamber’s Hometown Holidays drawing are Jan Strawn of Jefferson, who registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop; Kim Pawling of Panora, who registered at the Gift Garden at Greene County Medical Center; and Dani Weber of Jefferson, who registered at Country Blessings.
Read MorePajama story time at the Jefferson public library
Families are invited to a pajama story time in the children’s department at the Jefferson public library Friday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 pm. Children are encouraged to wear the pajamas. The evening will include stories, songs, and Santa’s favorite (milk and cookies) for all. Santa plans to be there and he told children’s librarian Terry Clark there would plenty of…
Read MoreDNR has gift-giving suggestions
Iowans can start buying 2017 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2016 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $47; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $53; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $86.
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