Majority of board ignores advice of retired physician The debate that has been taking place for months about wearing masks to reduce the spread of Covid-19 had its time at the regular meeting of the Greene County Schools board of education Aug. 19. The discussion was part of an agenda item, “reopening protocol update.” The reopening protocol approved by the…
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‘Imagine YOUR Story!’ summer reading recap
Once upon a time 126 children went on book adventures all summer long. They climbed beanstalks, wove straw into gold, rode bicycles, visited their grandmas and the three bears, built houses, kept an eye on that big bad wolf, and read until the wee hours of the morning. And throughout the summer, they maintained and improved their reading skills and…
Read MoreJefferson Rotary donates school supplies
Service to youth is one of Rotary International’s Avenues of Service. With that in mind, Jefferson Rotary Club members recently donated school supplies and $150 for purchase of supplies. The items will be distributed to students in need by New Opportunities. Pictured is Rotary Club president Jon Law presenting a check to Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities.
Read MoreScam awareness workshop offered Sept. 15
Protecting savings and assets becomes increasingly important as people age. Older adults can be attractive targets for fraudsters. Studies have suggested that older Americans lost at least $2.9 billion to financial exploitation in 2010 by a broad spectrum of perpetrators, including persons they know and trust, as well as strangers. Financial education practitioners can help to prevent, recognize, and report…
Read MoreReynolds continues public health emergency
Gov Kim Reynolds on Friday extended the state public health emergency declaration for another 30 days. Bars and restaurants must continue to ensure six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking; to ensure all patrons have a seat at a table or bar; and to limit congregating together closer than six feet. Gyms, casinos, salons,…
Read MoreJoyce Raver, 1918 – 2020
Services will be held Aug. 24 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Joyce Raver, 102, longtime Jefferson resident. The Rev J. Alexander, pastor of the church, will offer words of comfort. Lori Leach will be soloist, accompanied by Georgene Raver. Casket bearers will be Darin Leach, David Raver, Craig Kinsman and Scott Kinsman. Interment will be at the Jefferson…
Read MoreKathy McNevin-Fay, 1953 – 2020
Kathy McNevin-Fay, 67, a long time Churdan resident, passed away at St Anthony’s Hospital on the afternoon of August 12, 2020. She was born January 6, 1953, in Hobbs, NM, and she was raised there. She was united in marriage to Richard Fay on Oct. 21, 2018. Kathy worked at a variety of jobs in the area, including GE, Syngenta,…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Aug. 17, 2020 Dale and Nancy Hanaman appreciated the help with clean up after the derecho hit on Monday. Assisting were their son Matthew from Eau Claire, WI; their grandchildren Steven, Elizabeth and Andrea; their daughter Sarah Pearson and Steven’s friend, Ashley Sucher, all from Superior, WI. When Elizabeth and Andrea were here right after the storm, they enjoyed a…
Read MoreRams prepare for 2020 gridiron season
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Football practices for the Greene County Rams started Monday, Aug. 10. All practices and games are dependent on the Covid-19 situation. Districts were reassigned this spring and will be active for this year only. All schedules were shortened to seven games, five district and two optional. All teams will enter playoff competition, beginning Oct. 16.…
Read MoreJPRD hosting races Aug. 29
The Bell Tower Block Party slated for Aug. 29 has been cancelled, but the Jefferson park and recreation department plans to hold a Fun Run and 5K and 10K races that morning. As a new twist, $100 cash prizes will be awarded for their races. Pre-race check-in opens at the Greene County Community Center at 7 am. The one mile…
Read MoreJPRD offers soccer, flag football for young players
The registration deadline for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s U8 soccer program is Aug. 19 at 9 pm. The program is for youngsters with birthdates in 2013 or 2014. Practices will be held at Kelso Park, with games there or in Ogden Saturdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17. The player fee is $35 for members of the Greene County Community Center…
Read MoreLandus slates virtual events to update harvest plans
Area farmers are invited to hear from Landus leaders on how drought and the recent derecho may impact harvest logistics at the cooperative’s grain facilities in the area. Virtual meetings are slated beginning Wednesday, Aug. 19. “We know getting ready for harvest is one of our farmer-owners most critical times of the year,” said Matt Carstens, president and CEO of…
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