The trees and wreaths now on display in the main lobby and in the sunny corridor of the new expansion of Greene County Medical Center are part of the auxiliary’s annual “Holiday of Lights.” The fundraiser is always well in advance of the holidays so the highest bidders can make their new items part of their holiday décor at home.
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Diabetes health fair slated
The diabetes support group is holding a diabetes health fare from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office at 104 W. Washington St, Jefferson. The public is invited to attend the fair and learn more about options for diabetics.
Read MoreGrade school basketball season is up and running
The Jefferson park and recreation department welcomed nine youth basketball teams to the Greene County Community Center during the first week of the grade school basketball season.
Read MoreQuilt raffle joins Holiday of Lights
The Greene County Medical Center is pleased to raffle a hand-quilted quilt as a companion fundraiser to the Holiday of Lights. The full-size quilt in features “hourglass” blocks in various shades offset with brown borders. It was donated by auxiliary member Karen North.
Read More4-H news
Greenbrier 4-H Club The annual Greenbrier 4-H potluck was held Nov 1 at the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. After the supper, Abby Badger called the meeting to order with Brian Hardaway leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Kara Schroeder led the introduction of families; and then Abby and Kara led an icebreaker game. Arthur Bardole, Abby, Samantha Hardaway, and Kara explained…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Nov. 13
Jefferson received just a little less than an inch of rain on Thursday according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. He reported a high temperature of 62 and a low of 31 degrees.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 9, 2015 Thursday, Nov. 19: Coffee ‘N Bingo resumes at 10 am in the Community Room. Enjoy bingo, coffee and cookies, sponsored by the Rippey Lions Club. Myron and Maralynn Rinker are the hosts for this event and they guarantee plenty of laughter. Rippey Lions Club: The Rippey Lions…
Read MoreStudents, volunteers rake 133 yards in one afternoon
Greene County High School’s annual leak raking service project grew to 133 yards in Jefferson, Scranton and Grand Junction. Students, teachers, and community volunteers enjoyed temperatures in the low 70s as they raked the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to teacher Teresa Green, the project allows students to show their appreciation for everything the communities do for the schools.
Read MoreP-C inducts four into National Honor Society
The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted four new members at a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 29. The new members were selected by a faculty committee composed of teachers from all grade levels who saw a blinded application completed by the students. The application detailed how the student fulfills the principles of character, service, scholarship and leadership, as well as…
Read MoreAttn smokers: Great things happen when you quit
Set your quit date now for the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout® Nov. 19 The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout® on Nov. 19 is the perfect time to quit smoking. No matter how old you are or how long you’ve smoked, quitting can help you live longer and be healthier. By quitting, you can add up to 10…
Read MoreGobble Gobble 5K returns to Paton
What has become a Paton Thanksgiving tradition – the Paton Gobble Gobble Run – will have its fifth edition Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, starting at 8:30 am at the Loren Shriver Community Building in Paton. The registration fee is three canned items per runner, with all items being donated to the Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry. Runners who register by Nov. 8 at…
Read MoreDo you want to paint this snowman?
The Churdan public library is hosting a guided painting class Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 pm at the library. Proceeds will go into the building addition fund. Artist Lou Blanchfield will lead painters at all skill levels through painting a carrot-nosed, button-eyed snowman. Refreshments will be served.
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