~by Marla Orfield, Greene County Schools HSAP supervising teacher Twenty-one persons gathered under a clearing sky to view the wonders of the night sky on Monday, May 21. Despite clouds and rain earlier in the day, the group was able to see many celestial objects using their eyes and/or a telescope. Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) students and guests met…
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Greene Co Ele names May Rams of the Month
Greene County Elementary named the Rams of the Month for May. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success. May Rams of the Month are (front, from left) Vanessa Hale, Olivia Smith and Cater Hinote; and (back, from left) Jameson Daubendiek and…
Read MoreBirds of a feather…
A writer of a children’s story could come up with a dozen reasons a robin built her nest on a window sill in Sally’s Alley. Did snooty mother birds kick her out of Russell Park? Was she looking for a neighborhood with less bird chatter? Had she moved from a large city and craved the action of downtown?
Read MoreFree fishing weekend June 1-3
Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 1, 2 and 3 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place. “This is a great time to take kids fishing or invite a neighbor or friend to come along,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s…
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