Susan (Susie) Kundrat, a registered dietitian nutritionist and wellness expert, the author of Eat Move Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nutrition, Fitness & Wellness, and the founder of the lifestyle program EAT MOVE GROOVE will be presented the Bell Tower of Fame Award at opening ceremonies of the Bell Tower Festival, Friday, June 7, at 6:30 pm at…
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Hazel Monthei, 1928 – 2024
Hazel Monthei, 95, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, with her family around her. She was born August 30, 1928, in Scranton, where she graduated from high school in 1946. Hazel was the daughter of Blanche and Roy Maile of Scranton. She met the love of her life, Bane Monthei, while working at Louie’s Ice Cream Shop in Jefferson.…
Read MoreStill time to register for most Bell Tower Festival competitions
The 2024 Bell Tower Festival with a theme #Go for Gold is this weekend, with activities planned Thursday evening through Saturday night in Jefferson, primarily on the courthouse square. New to the Bell Tower Festival is a pie baking competition during the Thursday Night Block Party this Thursday, June 6, on Lincoln Way east of the bell tower. Entries can…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom tells bicycle safety message with donation of 24 bikes
Jefferson Telecom had the privilege of distributing 24 bikes to deserving 4th graders at Greene County Elementary School. The initiative, spearheaded by Jamie Daubendiek, general manager of Jefferson Telecom, and his wife Cindi, aimed to provide bikes to children who needed them to promote an active lifestyle. Each recipient was not only gifted a bike but also heard the inspiring…
Read MoreRetired nurse thriving in medical center’s Extended Care program
Connie Neese spent her entire life as a caregiver, first to her family and then as a nurse. After everything she has seen and done, she often points to the many ways the Holy Spirit is at work in their lives. A recent example resulted from the anticipation of a new great grandchild in July. In preparation, the baby’s father,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 31
In Greene County district court Brandon Duong, 35, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty to May 30 to charges of kidnapping- second degree armed with dangerous weapon and violation of a custodial order. A trial date was set for Aug. 27. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Tammy Ann Tolsdorf, 56, of Jamaica is charged with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 31
In Greene County magistrate court information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Tammy Ann Tolsdorf of Jamaica is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending May 31 as follows: Kenneth Joseph Bonnette of Scranton, operate without interlock device; and Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson, public intoxication.
Read MorePublic Health uses grant funds for child abuse reduction, prevention education
Greene County public health recently presented copies of the children’s book, ABC of Body Safety and Consent by Jayneen Sanders to the Greene County and Paton-Churdan fourth grade classes. (Paton-Churdan principal Annie Smith and HOPES program social worker Sara Miller are pictured with some of the books.) This gift is made possible by dollars received from the Communities 4 Children…
Read MoreHomeless Coalition now under Clergy Association
June 1, 2024 To the editor, After several years of volunteer service, we have made the decision to hand over day-to-day operation of the Greene County Homeless Coalition to the Greene County Clergy Association. We got involved in this work before the pandemic, when Andy was editor of The Jefferson Herald. With the retirement soon after of Pastor Julie Poulsen…
Read MoreArea students receive GCMC scholarships
Four area students receive a total of $7,000 in scholarships from the Greene County Medical Center Foundation and auxiliary. “Each year we receive applications from area students pursuing careers in a variety of different healthcare-related fields,” said Foundation director Nancy Houska. “It is inspiring to see their passion and dedication in obtaining an education that will give back to so…
Read MoreRams take to the diamonds for summer seasons
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Softball – The Greene County softball team kicked off their season last week, facing PCM and South Hamilton, going 1-1 ahead of the end of the week games. On May 24, the team traveled to Roland-Story High School and on Saturday the Rams traveled to Ogden for the Bob Morgan Softball Classic. This…
Read MoreRam boys soccer team ends season with one-goal loss to Humboldt
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys soccer season came to a crushing end May 20 in Humboldt when the Rams fell 2-1 to the 13-1 Wildcats. The match was scoreless for the first half. After halftime, the Wildcats managed to score twice in just 12 minutes. Gesser Gutierres kicked a goal, Nathan Behne with the…
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