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…
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Increased 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.
Read MoreVocal jazz pro works with Greene County students
Greene County High School vocal music students had an opportunity to learn about singing jazz, and particularly improvisation, from one of the leading jazz arrangers in the country. Jeremy Fox spent Monday afternoon at the school working first with the entire choir, and then with the Jazzatonics and students thinking of auditioning for the group next year. Pictured with Fox…
Read MoreEighth graders plant 40 trees, but no maples, on Maple St
Greene County eighth grade science classes left their mark on N. Maple St Tuesday, helping the Jefferson tree committee plant 40 trees that were purchased by the committee through Alliant Energy’s Branching Out program.
Read MoreTime to register for Scranton Fishing Day
It’s time to register youngsters to take part in the Scranton Youth Fishing Day. The event will be held Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Lost Lagoon, located on the south side of Scranton. Youngsters ages 3 – 17 are invited to participate. Parents or an adult must attend with the child. Volunteers will be…
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