Plans are in full swing for the Greene County Quilt Show Aug. 5-7 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Vendors, demonstrators, concessions, and quilt racks are accounted for. What is still needed is quilts. All area quilters are reminded that the deadline for entering quilts is Saturday, July 2 (postmark).
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Music and an ice cream social at the Methodist Church Sunday
The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will host an afternoon of music followed by an ice cream social Sunday, June 26, at the church at 307 S. Wilson.
Read MoreMusic and art at Prairie Blue
Singer/songwriter Phil Lee will perform at Prairie Blue Creative Arts Saturday, June 25, at 8 pm. As a “house concert,” attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages, and a hat will be passed for the musician. Lee’s CD, Some Gotta Lose (Paookaville) will be available for purchase. Persons who want more information about the performance or to…
Read MoreNew computers update services at the Marchant Library in Scranton
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library of Scranton recently updated its computers and software to provide better service to the community. Shown at four of the new machines are (from left) trustees Chantel Kirk (vice president), Bill Scrivner, Jan Morlan (secretary), and Dave Dideriksen (president) with director Sheryl Hoyt.
Read MoreMini grants available for downtown façade fix-ups
The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street reminds building owners in the Main Street district that mini grants of up to $250 are available for building improvements. The purpose of the grants is to improve the historic exterior appearance of the buildings. Eligible projects to be considered for funding include paint, tuck-pointing, replacement of windows and doors, and removal…
Read MoreAppliance cycling in effect this afternoon for Alliant customers
Alliant Energy customers south of Highway 20 and north of Interstate 80 who enrolled for the appliance cycling program will see their air conditioners cycle in 15-minute intervals Thursday, July 21, from 1 to 7 pm. The furnace fan will continue to circulate the cooler, drier air already in the home.
Read MoreSchilling, Petersen to State Fair in Bill Riley Talent Search
Ava Schilling, 10, and David Petersen, 18, were winners in the local Bill Riley Talent Search competition held during FIFTY Fest last Saturday. They are now eligible to compete at the State Fair in August.
Read MoreJuggling, unicycling Hanson Family coming to a library near you
Greene County libraries are hosting the Hanson Family for afternoon ”Recycled Fun” programs Monday, June 20, and Monday, June 27.
Read MoreCounty spelling champs told
Kevin Orfield, scholar extraordinaire of the Jefferson-Scranton class of 2006, added another trophy to his large collection of Greene County spelling bee trophies.
Read MoreWinners told in FIFTY Fest golf tourney
The Bell Tower Festival 4-person best ball tournament at the Jefferson Community Golf Course drew many golfers despite hot weather. Golf course manager Micah Destival noted that many of the golfers were not pass holders, providing him and the golf course staff a chance to showcase the course to visitors.
Read MoreHonor Flight slated for Sept. 17
The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight board is planning its 13th Honor Flight for Saturday, Sept. 17. The Sept. 17 Honor Flight will take any World War Two and Korean War veterans who have submitted applications for the flight. The remaining seats on the aircraft will be filled with Vietnam veterans who have applied on a first come first served…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers wrote 16 citations and issued 70 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) wave May 23-June 5. Citations were issued as follows: stop sign/stop light violation, three; driving with license suspended or revoked, three; seat belt violation, two; speed, two; driving without a license, one; driving without a license, one; and other traffic violations, four.
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