Skid continues for Ram girls

The Greene County girls varsity basketball team suffered another loss Friday, this time to the South Hamilton Hawks in Jewell. The Rams extended their losing streak to nine, while the Hawks ended a 12 game losing streak and got their first conference win.

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Norman Gore, 1918 – 2017

Services were held Friday, Jan. 27, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Norman Douglas Gore, 98, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of the church. Keri Brooker was pianist. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Iowa Army Honor Guard. Services were arranged by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral…

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Robert D. Safley, 1924 – 2017

Services were held Jan. 26 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Robert D. Safley, 92, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of the church. Gary Haupert was soloist with Deb Hoskins as pianist. Honorary bearers were Sarah Borgeson, Elizabeth Pierce, Mary Hinton, Jeff Safley, Mark Safley, Andrea Kemble, Matt Safley and Erin…

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In the neighborhood

Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Jan. 25, 2017 The Rippey United Methodist Church will host a Cabin Fever Family Fun Night Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Hot dogs and maid rites will be provided. Bring snacks to share. Family games for all ages will be available. Everyone is welcome to…

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