A service of remembrance was held Oct. 30 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Arthur Burton Toyne, 94, of Jefferson, formerly of Grand Junction. The Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction, offered words of comfort. Evan Hecht was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Evan Hecht, Wendal Johnston, Kenneth Henrichs, Eugene Davenport,…
Read MoreMonth: October 2017
Greene County district court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County district court Matthew Seth Losee, 42, of Paton was granted a deferred judgment Oct. 17 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- first offense. He was placed on informal probation for one year, and he must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 25 against Albert Castaneda of Guthrie Center on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $105.70 court costs.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Oct. 31: At 10:01 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 600 block of School St in Churdan. At 1:32 pm a deputy investigated a dog bite in the 600 block of 18th St N in Grand Junction.
Read MorePolice blotter – October 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Oct. 31: At 9:36 am an officer arrested Jodi Ann Ganoe, 42, of Jefferson on an outstanding Jefferson PD arrest warrant for possession of marijuana- first offense (serious misdemeanor)*. At 6:34 pm an officer investigated a car-deer accident at S. Elm St near 250th St. Dennis Fox of…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to GCELC
Beta Tau Delta, a 100-year old Greene County organization whose sole mission is to support programs, projects and activities that benefit the youth of Greene County, recently presented a $400 donation to the Early Learning Center. The donation was accepted by Lisa Beyerink, GCELC assistant director. “The continued support of Beta Tau Delta is very much appreciated by the staff…
Read MoreSchedule told for Trick-or-Treat
Super heroes and princesses seem to be the favorite costumes for Halloween this year, guessing by the youngsters who attended the Halloween trifecta in Jefferson Thursday. The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted its Halloween party at 4 pm. Members of the high school Interact Club played an important role in the spook-tacular fun.
Read MoreVision screenings provided for third, fifth graders
Earlier this month Jefferson Eye Care and Eye Care Associates donated their time and services to meet the health needs of 3rd and 5th grade students at Greene County Elementary and Greene County Middle School.
Read MoreFlu shots available at school conferences
Parents who attend parent-teacher conferences at Paton-Churdan Thursday, Nov. 2, can get their flu shots while they’re there. The Greene County public health department will offer a community flu shot clinic from 4 to 7:30 pm at the school. The cost is $35/injection. Flu shots can be billed to Medicaid, Medicare, Title 19, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or other private insurance.…
Read MoreJava and Juice expands past Main St district
Greene County Chamber and Tourism members outside Jefferson’s historic downtown district will host Java and Juice Friday mornings through the late fall and winter.
Read MoreMiddle school fishing club has outing
An old Chinese proverb says, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed for life.” The Greene County Fishing Club has been working on fishing skills. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the club went to Jeff Kienast’s pond to fish. Nearly every student caught a fish. Teacher sponsors of…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Oct. 23, 2017 Trick-or-treat in Rippey will be Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 pm, immediately after the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival starts at 3 pm at the Rippey Community Center. I am on the road to recovery. Every day is better than the last. My friendly walker and I have been able to take short walks outside.…
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