The showing of Gone With the Wind at the Sierra Community Theatre wasn’t the first “come-back” for the classic film. First shown in Jefferson in May, 1940, the film was brought back again two years later, in September 1942, while Clark Gable was serving in the US Army. Denise O’Brien Van found an ad announcing the 1942 during research for…
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Tutoring for HS students starts Feb. 10
Informational meeting Monday, Feb. 2 The Greene County High School is offering after-school tutoring for high school students. The two separate tutoring sessions will focus on reading and math skills. This opportunity is being offered at no cost to students. The focus will be on strengthening skills so students can be more successful in their high school courses. A parental…
Read MoreGreene County students at district speech contest
Greene County High School students performed at the Iowa High School Speech Association’s large group speech contest Jan. 24 in Audubon. Of the six groups performing, four earned “I” ratings and advanced to the state contest at Valley High School in West Des Moines Feb. 7.
Read MoreChild sexual assault prevention topic of Community Fellowship this week
Cathie Page, family development specialist at the Family Resource Center in Carroll, is the speaker for the Community Fellowship series this Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson.
Read MoreChild sex abuse prevention program returns to Jefferson
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…
Read MoreBingo 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.
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