The Rotary Club of Jefferson recently awarded $1,000 in grant funds to the 144 Corridor Housing Initiative. The funds come from the proceeds of the club’s 2024 annual charity auction. According to 144CHI president Alan Robinson, the funds will toward the group’s ongoing assistance to property owners to raze unsafe, un-fixable structures in Dana, Grand Junction and Rippey. Owners of…
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Garden Club purchases benches for pickleball court
The Jefferson Garden Club supported the development of the new pickleball courts at Russell Park by providing two 8-foot benches for players. These will be used as players rotate through their turns on the court. Members of the Garden Club attended the ribbon cutting of the courts on Thursday, May 22, to see the benches installed. The cost of the…
Read MoreAlliant offers tips to save energy in hot weather
As temperatures heat up, Alliant Energy says they are prepared to deliver the reliable energy customers need. In fact, Alliant Energy reports they consistently plan for the ongoing energy needs of customers by maintaining a balanced energy mix. According to Alliant Energy, preparation and a balanced energy mix are essential to ensuring they have sufficient resources to meet demand, especially…
Read MoreP.A.W.S. seeking homes for dogs, cats
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The board of the Community Animal Shelter, operating by People for Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) is seeking the community’s help with a significant issue: too many animals and a shortage of adopters. P.A.W.S. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been around since 1991, relying entirely on donations to take care of adoptable…
Read MoreOne in a million: The little calf who could and the caregivers who helped him thrive
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Billy is a cow like no other, and that was apparent from the moment he was born with no hair or teeth, the little calf was different from the start. Born March 28 and owned by Chop Gibson, Mike Gibson and Doug Gibson, the little calf’s birth was “a little bit of a…
Read MoreFun, games and magic in Churdan July 18
All are invited to attend Jeff Quinn’s Fun & Games magic show Wednesday, June 18, at 3:30 pm at the Churdan public library. The performance is sponsored by the Greene County Library Association.
Read MoreDay camp slated at Christ Lutheran
A Community Day Camp sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church will be held Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25. The theme is “Captivated” based on Ps. 121:1-2. The program is provided by staff from Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp. Children are invited to enjoy skits, music, crafts, Bible time, and rec fun. Campers entering grades 1-6 will attend from 10 am to 2:45 pm. Hours…
Read MoreIce cream social at Rippey UMC
Members of the Rippey United Methodist Church will host an ice cream social Sunday, June 15, from 4 to 7 pm at the church. The menu includes homemade ice cream, pie and desserts, and pulled pork sandwiches. Items will be available a la carte or a meal price. All are welcome.
Read MoreNEW Coop helps with 4-H registration fees
The NEW Cooperative Foundation continues their commitment to supporting local 4-H youth. Recently, the Foundation donated $109,360 to 38 county extension and outreach offices, which will support 5,468 individual 4-H members. The contribution from the Foundation pays for half of each 4-H member’s dues in NEW Cooperative’s trade territory counties, which includes the following in addition to Greene: Adair, Adams,…
Read MoreFFA plant sale May 7, 8 & 9
The Greene County FFA will hold its annual plant sale Wednesday and Thursday, May 7-8, from 2:30 to 6 pm, and Friday, May 9, from 7 to 8:30 am and 2:30 to 6 pm at the Greene County High School greenhouse immediately west of the career center. The sale will include a colorful variety of petunias, verbenas, geraniums, spikes, begonias,…
Read MoreTJG plant sale Friday, Saturday
Thomas Jefferson Gardens will host its annual plant sale on Friday, May 2, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, May 3, from 10 am to 1 pm. Twelve-inch hanging baskets, window planters, and medium sized round planters will be available. All proceeds go to maintaining the beautiful gardens. “Feel free to peek inside the greenhouse ahead of time,”…
Read MoreGeorge Gallup topic for Genealogical Society program May 3
Carol Schultz of Jefferson will present portions of her extensive research on George Gallup, one of Jefferson’s most famous residents, at the Greene County Genealogical Society meeting Saturday, May 3, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Schultz has continued her research since first presenting the topic for the Historical Society a few years…
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