The Greenbrier 4-H Club met at Clover Hall on May 10. The Young Leaders reported that they are planning for their fun trip. Old business was 4-Hers for 4-H; donate $3 per member. May 1 – Greene County Fair T-shirt sizes must be up to date. May 15 Livestock IDs are due. New business: Conference and Animal Science Round-up from…
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P-C honors seniors, mentors
Paton-Churdan honored its seniors with the annual Senior Mentor Banquet May 12 at the school gym. This important banquet serves a two-fold purpose. First, each senior chose a mentor to recognize. This is a person who has had a significant influence on their life to date. Secondly, seniors receive their local scholarships and awards. More than $25,000 was awarded to…
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May 3, 2021 Birthday party – Dale Hanaman reached the big 76 on May 1 with birthday greetings via phone from children, grandchildren, family and friends from Connecticut to Wisconsin. Dale and Nancy enjoyed celebrating with their daughter and family, Sarah and Benji Pearson, Elizabeth and Andrea at the Lucky Pig in Ogden, complete with those in their location in…
Read MoreInteract Club gives May baskets to nursing facility residents
The Interact Club at Greene County High School brightened May Day for 111 residents at long term care at Greene County Medical Center, Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center, and The Gardens. Interact members decorated styrofoam cups with Happy May Day messages and then filled them with flowers purchased by an anonymous donor. The festive bouquets were delivered to residents…
Read MoreDate set for Scranton community fundraiser
The Scranton community fundraiser, postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic, is slated for Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. A committee has begun planning the event, which raises money for several causes in and near Scranton. The evening will begin with live music from Backroads Roots and supper catered by Lidderdale Country Store and Greene County producer groups. Various auction items…
Read MoreHam on the menu at VFW Thursday supper
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, May 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature sliced ham, baked potato, a choice of corn or peas, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will…
Read MoreExtension expert says to let children play in mud for fun and learning
A little dirt and water can create mud, as well as limitless opportunities for children to play and learn, according to Cindy Thompson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Mud is squishy, slimy, sloppy and wonderful! The joy children experience playing in mud is second only to the many benefits associated with mud play,” said…
Read MoreBackyard bird feeders encouraged to keep feeders clean
Each year, especially during late winter, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) receives reports of sick or dead birds at feeder locations, particularly in the southern part of the state. Unsanitary conditions at bird feeders can lead to the spread of several diseases amongst birds that frequent these feeders. Aspergillosis, a disease caused by a fungus which often grows…
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April 27, 2021 Rippey public library news by Phyllis Bardole, librarian I am still waiting for spring to arrive! We get cloudy skies but no rain. The weatherman is promising 80 degrees by Monday. I am ready! I received some books this week and have them in the library. I got another book by Heather Gudenkauf, an Iowa author. This is entitled…
Read MoreNew DNR video shows how to correctly plant trees
April is Arbor Month and a new five-minute video produced by the Iowa DNR aims to help residents learn to properly plant trees and avoid very common mistakes—vital to the longevity of new plantings. “Learning to correctly plant trees really determines the longevity of that tree’s life,” said DNR urban forestry specialist Gabbi Edwards. “What we find at tree planting…
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April 21, 2021 The students of Janice Johnston performed their Spring Music Recital at the Rippey Community Center on Sunday, April 18. There were solos on the piano and violin, with some playing both instruments. Performing their selections were Ethan Hooper, Daniel Cerveny, John Kenyon, Carilyn Kenyon and Connor Kenyon. A tasty meal and visiting was enjoyed by those who…
Read MoreBoa’s story – a ‘warm, fuzzy’ story about a little dog, dedicated volunteers, and a bit of luck
For all of you who know about People for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and those of you who do not, we are the board of directors for the Greene County Animal Shelter, a very small 501(c)(3) county shelter located in Jefferson. The majority of our dealings with Greene County’s animals is handling stray cats and dogs, and either returning them…
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