Paton-Churdan superintendent Kreg Lensch agreed with Greene County superintendent Tim Christensen that communication has improved between the two districts, but a suggestion that P-C consider whole grade sharing at the high school level received a chilly reception when the two boards met Nov. 29.
Read MoreDay: December 3, 2017
Premier Breakfast with Santa a big success
An estimated 300 children, parents and grandparents enjoyed Breakfast with Santa Saturday morning at the Greene County Community Center. Actually, everyone except Mr and Mrs Claus had time for the breakfast buffet, which was served by staff from the Jefferson Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee donated the buffet for children and others could buy breakfast. Hy-Vee also provided bakery cookies at a cookie…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta supports children in need
Beta Tau Delta recently awarded a total of $2,000 to the Greene County elementary, middle and high schools, the Paton-Churdan school, and the Greene County school nurses for students in need. “We will be using the donations to purchase things to help make a child’s life better so they can be successful in school and in their lives,” said business…
Read More4-H, Kids with a Connection drive nets 500 books, board games
Last month Greene County Extension’s 4-H and Kids with a Connection programs teamed up with New Opportunities to hold their second annual Books and Board Games Drive. 4-H members, Kids with a Connection participants and community members donated their new or gently used books and boards games for New Opportunities to give out at Christmas time. More than 500 items…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Dec. 12
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. “Show off your lifesaving habit with pride. Each and every donation earns a blood donor points they can use toward LifeServe clothes, gear and other rewards. New to the online store this winter is holiday socks for…
Read MoreTrivia Night Tuesday at the Elks lodge
The Jefferson public library and the Jefferson Elks lodge will host a Trivia Night Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 pm at the Elks lodge. Teams of up to four people will compete, with the top three teams winning prizes. Trivia Night is a family-friendly event for people of all ages.
Read MoreElderbridge thanks Shirley Clark
Shirley Clark (pictured, right) was thanked and congratulated on her retirement from the volunteer Elderbridge board after 17 years of service. The Elderbridge board is responsible for the Jefferson congregate meal site and the home-delivered meals sent out from there. A brief presentation was made prior to the Friday meal, which was attended not only by the “regulars,” but also…
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary tells Rams of the Month
Ram of the Month students at Greene County Elementary for November, pictured below with Hy-Vee store manager Lori Subbert, are (front, from left) Rylee Mowrer and Mara Weir; and (back, from left) Ava Coil, Rilynn Lowmiller, and Jack Banister. They demonstrate almost ALL of the time that Right Attitudes Make Success.
Read MoreLandus to host inaugural Women in Ag event
Landus Cooperative invites its female members and customers to participate in the company’s inaugural women in agriculture event “Ventures: Connections & Conversations in Ag” Jan. 5-6, 2018. The two-day event will offer actionable insights, on-farm tools, and opportunities to network with other customers and industry experts while getting better acquainted with the business resources available to them. Non-members and industry…
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