Joan Canady, 1930 – 2017

A Service of Remembrance was held July 29 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Joan Canady, 86, of Solon, formerly of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the church. Sheryl Sloan was organist with David Petersen as soloist. Honorary bearer was Larry Turner. Casket bearers were John Canady, Franklin Canady, Adam…

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Veterans serving supper during Hot August Night

Anyone looking for a close, convenient, and comfortable place to feed a family during Hot August Night next Thursday, Aug. 10, is invited to the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square for walking tacos. The veterans are serving walking tacos with all the works from 4:30 to 6:30 pm during the Hot August Night Auto, Truck,…

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Rita Reis, 1925 – 2017

Mass of the Resurrection was held July 28 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Rita Ann McDermott Reis, 91, of Perry. Celebrant was Fr Jeff Schleisman. Wayne Ahern was lector and Rachel Ahern, Sarah Goodchild and Megan Romens were gift bearers. Altar servers were Donivan and Sullivan Tighe. Soloist was Amy Roberts with Lois Last as accompanist. Casket…

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In the neighborhood

Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net There are still activities remaining in the children’s summer reading program at the Rippey public library as follows: Friday, July 28, Lunch and Buzz; Monday, July 31, county conservation director Dan Towers; and Friday, Aug. 4, pizza party. All programs are from 12 to 2 pm

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TJG, Chamber topic of Community Conversation

The Aug. 3 Community Conversation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson will feature updates from the Thomas Jefferson Gardens and the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. Board members from both groups will share activities and goals of their groups. Fellowship with snacks will begin at 5 pm, with the discussion at 5:30 pm. There is no charge. All are welcome.

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County commits to animal shelter, city does not

The Greene County supervisors and the Jefferson City council both heard updates on the proposed new animal shelter this week. The supervisors on Monday gave a verbal commitment to pay $15,000 annually to the city of Jefferson for operating expenses. “as binding as our word,” board chair John Muir said, although there was no motion made.

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Greene Co school board handles varied items

Principal salary, teacher grievances, construction class and more The Greene County Schools board of education was in what board president David Ohrt called a “lose-lose” situation at its regular meeting July 19 when it considered increasing middle school principal Shawn Zanders’ salary based on two additional grades moving into the building.

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