November 1, 2017 Delores Blanshan was a recent guest in the home of Virgene Morse. They went to Ames for an eye appointment and then met Kelsey Blanshan for lunch at Hickory Park. On the way back home they were able to watch the crew harvest corn on Virgene’s farm. Good timing for Delores to be home!
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Beta Tau Delta donates to GCELC
Beta Tau Delta, a 100-year old Greene County organization whose sole mission is to support programs, projects and activities that benefit the youth of Greene County, recently presented a $400 donation to the Early Learning Center. The donation was accepted by Lisa Beyerink, GCELC assistant director. “The continued support of Beta Tau Delta is very much appreciated by the staff…
Read MoreSchedule told for Trick-or-Treat
Super heroes and princesses seem to be the favorite costumes for Halloween this year, guessing by the youngsters who attended the Halloween trifecta in Jefferson Thursday. The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted its Halloween party at 4 pm. Members of the high school Interact Club played an important role in the spook-tacular fun.
Read MoreVision screenings provided for third, fifth graders
Earlier this month Jefferson Eye Care and Eye Care Associates donated their time and services to meet the health needs of 3rd and 5th grade students at Greene County Elementary and Greene County Middle School.
Read MoreFlu shots available at school conferences
Parents who attend parent-teacher conferences at Paton-Churdan Thursday, Nov. 2, can get their flu shots while they’re there. The Greene County public health department will offer a community flu shot clinic from 4 to 7:30 pm at the school. The cost is $35/injection. Flu shots can be billed to Medicaid, Medicare, Title 19, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or other private insurance.…
Read MoreJava and Juice expands past Main St district
Greene County Chamber and Tourism members outside Jefferson’s historic downtown district will host Java and Juice Friday mornings through the late fall and winter.
Read MoreMiddle school fishing club has outing
An old Chinese proverb says, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed for life.” The Greene County Fishing Club has been working on fishing skills. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the club went to Jeff Kienast’s pond to fish. Nearly every student caught a fish. Teacher sponsors of…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Oct. 23, 2017 Trick-or-treat in Rippey will be Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 pm, immediately after the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival starts at 3 pm at the Rippey Community Center. I am on the road to recovery. Every day is better than the last. My friendly walker and I have been able to take short walks outside.…
Read More4-H new member program, Awards Day Oct. 15
Greene County 4-H had a day of celebration Sunday, Oct. 15, at John 15 Vineyard near Scranton. The day began with the annual new member program when new members and their families gathered to learn about 4-H and meet other members. There were 10 new families that enjoyed games and activities at the vineyard and learned more about what 4-H…
Read MoreHSB names first Extraordinary Citizen award winner
Home State Bank announce the winners of their first monthly Extraordinary Citizen award. The award is a local award given by Home State Bank to an extraordinary Greene County citizen or group who has gone above and beyond by giving their time and/or resources to benefit the community. The citizen(s) must be nominated by another Greene County resident. Winners get…
Read MoreBetter security for Wilber Plaza
New digital surveillance cameras have been installed to keep an eye on the Doreen Wilber statue and target. According to Don Orris, the updated cameras provide enough clarity to read the donors’ names on the granite pillar without using the zoom function.
Read MorePAWS hosting microchip clinic
PAWS will host a microchip clinic Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 am to 1 pm at Kelso Park in Jefferson. Pet owners can have their dogs and cats microchipped at the clinic.
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