While some Greene County High School students are building a house their classmates are also building, but with much different materials. Students in their advisory groups practiced collaboration in building with edible materials during the week prior to their Christmas break. The creations were on display in the school media center. Read “more” for photos of some of them.
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Winners told in final week of Chamber drawing
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s “Hometown Holidays” Christmas Certificate Give-Away made lucky winners out of three more shoppers in a drawing held Monday, Dec. 19.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 19, 2016 Rippey relatives and friends were notified of the death of Ruth (Huber) Dobbins of St. Louis, MO. Notification and article was sent by Robert Huber to be shared with the local folks:
Read MoreGrow Greene supports New Opportunities
The Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation last week made a donation to the New Opportunities, Greene County Family Development Center for $10,000 to assist in meeting the basic needs of families in Greene County over the next year.
Read MoreSecond week winners told in Chamber Hometown Holidays drawing
Winners in the second week of the Greene County Chamber’s Hometown Holidays drawing are Nancy Eckle (seated, left), who registered at Deal’s Orchard; Glenn Childs (seated, right), who registered at Royal Jewelers; and Deane Keller (not pictured), who registered at Jefferson Family Chiropractic. With the winners are Tracy and Charlie Deal of Deal’s Orchard (standing, left) and Steve Schwaller of…
Read MoreTeachers holding fundraiser at Thursday hoops
The Greene County Education Association is hosting a potato bar supper and bake sale Thursday, Dec. 22, from 5 to 7 pm at the middle school as the Ram basketball teams play the Toreadors of Boone. The teachers are raising money to support the scholarships they award to graduating high school seniors in the spring.
Read MoreReady, set, skate!
Jefferson city crews took advantage of cold weather last week to prepare the ice rink at Chautauqua Park. As of Friday, the ice was smooth and the lights were ready for evening skating. There is no charge for skating. The ice rink was donated several years ago by Jefferson Telecom.
Read MoreFFA awards jackets to 29 new members
The Greene County FFA chapter held its second annual Jacket Award Ceremony and ended its fruit sales fundraiser. On December 9, the ceremony included the FFA officer testimonies, advisor Katie Akers’ remarks, and the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association representative Pat Fields (pictured, left). With Fields is Mason Burkett.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 12, 2016 Piano recital reminder – The piano students of Janice Johnston will present a recital Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 pm at the Rippey Community room. Non-piano students will assist with the program by reading some poetry selections, handing out programs and serving as hosts.
Read MorePaton-Churdan NHS chapter inducts new members
The Paton-Churdan chapter of National Honor Society inducted Jacob Thompson, Clayton Smith, Megan Carey and Jenna Beyers as new members at a ceremony held Oct. 24. Guest speaker was P-C kindergarten teacher Melanie Ludwig. She discussed how the four pillars of National Honor Society – character, service, leadership and scholarship – can be found in the children’s literature the students…
Read MoreWinners told in Hometown Holidays Christmas Certificate drawing
Winners in the first week of the Greene County Chamber’s Hometown Holidays drawing are Jan Strawn of Jefferson, who registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop; Kim Pawling of Panora, who registered at the Gift Garden at Greene County Medical Center; and Dani Weber of Jefferson, who registered at Country Blessings.
Read MorePajama story time at the Jefferson public library
Families are invited to a pajama story time in the children’s department at the Jefferson public library Friday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 pm. Children are encouraged to wear the pajamas. The evening will include stories, songs, and Santa’s favorite (milk and cookies) for all. Santa plans to be there and he told children’s librarian Terry Clark there would plenty of…
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