All area residents are invited for breakfast the Elks lodge next Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 am to 1 pm. The Elks will prepare and serve French toast bake, biscuits with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit, and coffee, milk and juice.
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Pancakes in Scranton
Scranton Betterment will host a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Scranton Community Center lunch room. (Diners are asked to use the south entrance.) Carry-outs will be available by calling ahead to 712-652-3344. A free will donation will be accepted.
Read More4-H Awards Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 8
Greene County 4-H members and volunteers will be recognized for their achievements and contributions at the annual Greene County 4-H Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.
Read MoreBell Tower photo available locally on canvas
Two versions of this photo of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, which was first posted on GreeneCountyNewsOnline in August, 2014, are now being offered on canvas as a fundraiser for the Bell Tower Community Foundation. Tim Buenz is spearheading the fundraiser on his own initiative. All proceeds from the sale of the canvas prints will benefit the Foundation.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Nov. 6
The calendar page turned to November but temperatures were pleasant during much of the week that ended Nov. 6. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported a high temperature of 78 degrees and a low temperature of 30 degrees during the week that ended Oct. 31 at 6 am. Jefferson received .28 inch of precipitation.
Read MoreNeed a forest fast?
Order this month’s seedling packet and watch it grow before your eyes DES MOINES – As the saying goes, people plant trees to benefit the next generation; however the State Forest Nursery’s November specialty packet may be the exception to that rule. The Fast Forest packet is a combination of the nursery’s five fastest growing species – typically three feet…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 2, 2015 Community calendar: Tuesday, Nov. 3: City elections. Polls open from noon to 8 pm in the community room. Thursday, Nov. 12: Bye Bye Blues will meet at the home of Doris Brown for a potluck dinner at noon. This will be the last meeting of the season.
Read MoreRed Cross reminder: Check smoke alarm batteries when turning clocks back
It’s time to turn the clocks back and enjoy the extra hour lost in the spring. The end of Daylight Saving Time Sunday, Nov. 1, is also a great time to make sure your household is prepared for emergencies. “People should add checking their smoke alarms to the ritual of turning the clocks back,” said Leslie Schaffer, regional executive director…
Read MoreA big night of Halloween fun for kids in Jefferson
Jefferson’s Halloween Triple Crown Thursday was a huge success despite the cold weather. The annual event, always the Thursday before Halloween, is coordinated by the Jefferson park and recreation department, the Greene County Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson public library.
Read MoreFlag pole dedicated Friday
The new flag pole at the Greene County Community Center was dedicated Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, to the memory of longtime community volunteer Harry Hoffman. About 40 persons, including many members of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club, attended the brief ceremony. Vi Hoffman thanked volunteer Vern Foje, Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner and the city crew for their efforts…
Read MoreChurches pack hygiene kits for Middle East refugees
The three Presbyterian churches of Greene County (Jefferson, Grand Junction, and Paton) joined forces for humanitarian relief. About 50 people gathered Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson to package hygiene kits for refugees in the Middle East.
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H club sends gifts to overseas children
One of the Greenbrier 4-H club’s community service projects for the year is making Christmas shoeboxes for children in other countries with less than they have in.
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