Jefferson Garden Club members made a monetary donation to Greene County Christian Action Resource Center at their December meeting. The club donates to ARC each year at this time. In the last month ARC has helped over a 100 families weekly with donations of food and clothing. Pictured are ARC volunteer Dianne Blackmer (left) accepting a check from Garden Club…
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Holiday construction at GCHS
Greene County High School students did some holiday construction with their advisory groups two days last week. In a friendly competition, the students were challenged to build a structure using all edible ingredients. A very large mansion built by students in Patty Fisher’s advisory group won first place. Second place went to an edible version of the board from the…
Read MoreChamber tells winners in third week of Christmas Certificate Give-Away
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s “Hometown Holidays” Christmas Certificate Give-Away made lucky winners out of three more shoppers in a drawing held Monday, Dec. 14. Winners in the third week of the drawings were Kathy Ritchie of Grand Junction, who registered at Royal Jewelers; Lyle Rychnovksy, who registered at Jefferson Family Chiropractic; and Kyla Mohr of Gowrie, who registered…
Read MoreSanta bringing a ‘special ride’ to Jefferson
When Santa and Mrs Claus return to Jefferson Saturday morning they’ll arrive in a very special mode of transportation, one which they haven’t yet used on a Jefferson run. “We had a lot of fun in Jefferson last Saturday. Greene County people are great, and there sure are a lot of kids there on our “nice” list,” Santa said. “We’re…
Read MoreScranton council talks budget, greets two new members
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton city council held a public hearing at its Dec. 8 meeting and approved an amendment to the budget for the 2015/16 year.
Read MoreDodgeball a big draw at Scranton Community Center
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Dodgeball is a popular activity at the Scranton Community Center. On Saturday night, Dec. 12, the participants brought items to be donated to the Greene County food pantry. Youngsters of all ages enjoy playing dodgeball and can’t wait until the next event.
Read MoreJefferson Elks to host Christmas Day dinner
On Christmas Day, the Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 will prepare and serve a traditional Christmas meal to those individuals and couples who would otherwise be spending the day alone. Elks and Does members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren, will donate time from their Christmas Day to prepare and serve this free Christmas meal.
Read MoreChamber tells winners in second week of Christmas drawing
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s “Hometown Holidays” Christmas Certificate Give-Away is continuing to make lucky winners out of shoppers who visit local retailers. The second drawing in the give-away was held Dec. 7. Winners were Kurt Krieger, who registered at Don’s Ace Hardware; Rosalee St Clair, who registered at the Gift Garden at Greene County Medical Center, and Lois…
Read MoreJingle and Mingle in Junction this Sunday
Area residents are invited to “Jingle and Mingle in Junction” this Sunday, Dec. 13. Grand Junction Horizons will host a potato bar luncheon and silent auction from 11 am to 1 pm at the St Brigid Parish Center, 602 Hager St East in Grand Junction.
Read MoreVFW tells local essay contest winners
Winners at Greene County Middle School in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest, sponsored locally by VFW Post 9599, have been announced. Andrea Grundon (left) won first place. She was awarded $100 and her essay will be forwarded to the state competition. Avery Bardole (right) placed second and received $50, while Cheyanne Ferguson (center) placed third place and received $25.
Read MoreOpen house at Churdan library Saturday
The board and staff of the Churdan public library will host a Christmas open house Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 9 am.Bidding on the silent auction will end that day. Also, the annual Lions Club Christmas drawing will be held. Attendees can register at the library that day for prizes. Santa Claus will arrive at noon, and the drawing will…
Read MorePrairie Blue featuring farmers market vendors, entertainment
Prairie Blue, on the west side of the courthouse square in Jefferson, is hosting holiday events the next two weekends. Shoppers looking for locally produced items will find what they’re looking for Saturdays, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, from 1 to 4 pm. Gift baskets can be customized with items from local bakers and farmers. Familiar Greene County farmers market…
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