Training session in Jefferson Feb. 5 Darkness to Light (D2L) has launched a redeveloped training program and documentary film designed to teach adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Building on the longstanding success of the original Stewards of Children training, which has reached over 500,000 adults throughout the nation and world, the newest version…
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Bingo is back
After a hiatus of more than a year bingo is returning to the VFW hall at 109 N. Chestnut in Jefferson. Post 9599 commander Don Ihnken is excited to start bingo on a new night – Wednesdays. Beginning this Wednesday, Jan. 21, doors will open at 5:30 pm, with early bird games at 6:30 and regular bingo at 7 pm.…
Read MoreRuth Naberhaus: Someone you should know
Dedicated volunteer exemplifies Mentoring Month in Greene County ~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal After raising 11 children on a Scranton area farm, having 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, it would be reasonable to assume you might be “tapped out” on spending time with kids. But not if you are Ruth Naberhaus, one of Greene County’s long-time mentors through the KIDS…
Read MoreComedian Roger McQueen to headline Elks Valentines dinner, show
Tickets are on now available for the Jefferson Elks lodge’s 12th annual Valentines Dinner and Comedy Show. The evening of good food and fun is set for Saturday, Feb. 14. A social hour begins at 6 pm, dinner will be served at 7 pm, with the show beginning at 8 pm. This year’s comedy offering will be provided by a…
Read MoreCoffee with medical center CEO slated for Jan. 28 in Scranton
Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne will be in Scranton on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 8:30 am at the Community Center as part of his community “Coffee with Carl” discussions. Behne visits every Greene County community in an effort to keep everyone up-to-date on happenings at the medical center.
Read MoreCommunity Players tell cast for March comedy
The Community Players of Greene County have announced the cast for its upcoming production of the three-act comedy “Pools Paradise” by Philip King. The play is set in the English countryside. Mrs Toop, the vicker’s wife, played by Teresa Cross, gets involved in an English football pool behind her husband’s back. While trying to find out if she and her…
Read MoreIt’s time for Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart
Greene County students in grades 2-8 will participate in the annual Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart community service project. From Jan. 26 through Feb. 9, students will raise funds for the American Heart Association while learning about building a heart healthy lifestyle. According to phys. ed. teacher Lori Danner, last year students in the district saved 183 lives.
Read MoreJPRD offers indoor soccer
The Jefferson park and recreation department will offer a short indoor soccer season to help boys and girls in grades 3-6 improve their game and learn a different style of soccer. The program will meet Monday evenings, Feb. 23 through March 16, from 6:30 to 7:15 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Coach will be Chad Black.
Read MoreIowa Learning Farms webinar to feature Northey
~by Jacqueline Comito, Carol Brown, ISU Extension & Outreach AMES — Iowa Learning Farms begins its fifth year of monthly webinars with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey. The webinar will be live on a special date and time: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 4 pm. ILF program manager Jacqueline Comito and Northey will discuss agriculture in Iowa and what its…
Read MoreHelp in enrolling in health insurance marketplace Jan. 27
Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa (VNS of Iowa) will host an enrollment event Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. The event will provide assistance to individuals enrolling in the health insurance marketplace, which is open through Feb. 15. Professionally trained and licensed health insurance marketplace navigators will serve as in-person…
Read MoreISU Extension releases crop cost estimates for 2015
AMES – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on Jan. 20 released its annual publication titled Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Iowa – 2015. The publication is intended to help farmers determine their own potential 2015 crop costs per acre and per bushel. The calculations take into consideration the various crop costs like tillage practices, machinery, inputs, labor and…
Read MoreHeavy lifting on medical center project
Wednesday was a day for heavy lifting at the expansion project at Greene County Medical Center. A heavy duty crane was brought in to lift eight pieces of Trane air handling equipment, weighing a combined total of 35 tons, up to the roof. The equipment will serve the 51,000 square-foot addition to the medical center. It also has the capacity to serve as…
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