Thomas Jefferson recognized Christmas as a time for family and friends and for celebrations, or in Jefferson’s word, “merriment.” In 1762, he described Christmas as “the day of greatest mirth and jollity.” The 2020 version of the holiday season, while restrained because of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be one of embracing merriment at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County. …
Read MoreDay: November 28, 2020
Drive-thru event for potential new 4-H members
Youngsters interested in joining 4-H or who want to know more about the program are invited to a come-and-go event Saturday, Dec. 5, from 3 to 4 pm on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Youth candiscover what 4-H is all about, pick up some 4-H To Go kits, tour the fairgrounds and talk with current 4-H members, club leaders and volunteers.…
Read MoreCecil Rueter, 1926 – 2020
Cecil Henry Rueter of Grand Junction died on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson. Cecil was born March 14, 1926, in Wabash, NE, to Henry and Emma (Diekman) Rueter. The family moved to Grand Junction when he was 7 years old. Cecil graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1945. After high school he enlisted…
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