Congratulations to retiring Greene County Community School District staff This is the first in a series of questions and answers with the 11 staff retiring from the Greene County Community School District (GCCSD). ~The Scranton Journal ERIC ERNST, fourth grade teacher: Eric Ernst has been with the district as a fourth grade teacher for 28 years. He lives in Coon…
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Bell Tower Big Top T-shirts now available
Bell Tower Festival T-shirts are now available at the Greene County Chamber office at 220 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The logo for this year’s festival, Bell Tower Big Top, was designed by Jefferson-Scranton graduate Krystal Berger and features a traditional circus big top with the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower nearby. “It’s an exciting logo design for an equally exciting…
Read MoreChad Elliott celebrates reading with children, parents
Greene County elementary students and their families celebrated reading Monday evening with a picnic supper and a special performance by artist/singer/songwriter Chad Elliott. According to district reading specialist Julie Neal, about 225 children and parents attended. Elliott spent the afternoon at the school, singing and painting with kindergartners and first graders, and then singing and writing with second and third…
Read MoreConservation poster winners told
This year two winners were selected in the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual poster contest. This year’s theme was, “Local Heros – Your Hardworking Pollinators.” The winner of the lower age division was Gavin Scheuermann, a Greene County third grade student of Mr Kevin Paulsen. Gavin is the son of Shawn and Crystal Scheuermann of Paton. The winner…
Read MoreIncreased traffic enforcement through May 31
The Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department are participating in a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) May 18-31. The sheriff’s office will have a safety checkpoint at some time during the sTEP wave. The safety checkpoint will consist of checking over the vehicle, making sure all the lights and equipment work properly. At the same time, deputies…
Read MoreMedical center slates ‘Diabetes 101’ presentations
The National Diabetes Statistics Report released in 2014 revealed that 29.1 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Pre-diabetes affects another 86 million Americans. In a continued effort to improve and prevent such statistics from increasing, the Greene County Medical Center diabetes management staff is offering three “Diabetes 101” courses in June. Sessions are scheduled for:
Read MoreExtension slates food safety courses
Proper food safety training for food service workers is essential and Greene County Extension has two courses this summer to meet this need. SafeFood is a course for restaurant and food service employees that covers fundamental food safety information. Participants receive educational materials and a thermometer. Greene County Extension encourages those involved with Bell Tower Festival as food vendors, 4-H…
Read MoreRegency Park hosts supper and styles
Regency Park Nursing & Rehab of Jefferson recently hosted its annual potato bar and style show. More than 100 people attended the fun evening. The Greene County High School junior class graciously loaned the use of the Roarin’ 20’s décor that was used to decorate the prom this year. The decorations provided a special atmosphere for this annual event.
Read MoreGreene County seniors net $143,000 in local scholarships
Members of the Greene County High School class of 2015 received honor cords, scholarships and applause at the annual Awards Night Tuesday, May 12. Forty-eight students received local scholarships totaling $143,000, and if all other scholarships presented are fully disbursed, they would total $340,000.
Read More‘Meet and greet’ for JM: MS director Raney
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street board president Jamie Daubendiek (left) and the entire board are happy to introduce Peg Raney (right) as the new program director at a “meet and greet” reception this Wednesday, May 20, from 5:15 to 6:30 pm in the courthouse (note change of location). Light refreshments will be served. All are invited and encouraged to attend.
Read MorePaton-Churdan honors graduating seniors
Paton-Churdan graduating seniors were honored at a catered banquet Friday, May 8, at the Paton Community Room. More than 100 persons, including seniors, their parents and family, Paton-Churdan staff and scholarship presenters attended.
Read MoreELC invites all to ‘Tromp the Trail’ at Spring Lake
Greene County Early Learning Center board members invite area residents to “get dirty for a good cause” Sunday, May 24. A “Tromp the Trail” 3K run/walk at Spring Lake Park will cover grass, dirt trails and roads within the park. At least 10 optional obstacles will add an extra element to the family-oriented event.
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