There will be a hunter safety training course offered Saturday, March 6. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, will be held from 8 am to 4 pm at the Greene County Extension Service meeting room. COVID restrictions limit class size to 15. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch. All persons born after Jan. 1, 1972…
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Scranton library notes
The library continues to be open by appointment, but don’t let that intimidate you! Just give us a call before you start out for the library. We want to make sure we have ample time to clean between patrons! We ask patrons to wear a face covering when coming to the library. We also wipe down all library materials when…
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February 8, 2021 BRRRR Ride, 2021 The BRR ride is held regardless of the weather and this year was certainly a challenge for riders, vendors and others involved. The Rippey Lions Club provided sack lunches featuring roast beef sandwiches and other goodies in front of the Library/Community Building. There were fewer riders than usual but those who rode included a…
Read MoreThe BRR tradition continues unbroken
Not a pandemic nor sub-zero wind chills broke the long tradition of the Bike Ride to Rippey. Five hundred bicyclists pre-registered for the Perry Chamber of Commerce’s 44th annual Bike Ride to Rippey – the BRR ride – held the first Saturday in February every year, regardless of the weather. However, many riders skipped the ride due to hazardous cold..…
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February 1, 2021 Rippey Lions Club – The Lions Club will meet Friday, Feb. 5 (no meeting, Feb. 4), at Dale and Nancy Hanaman’s garage at 6 pm, to prepare for the BRR Ride on Saturday, Feb. 6. Please wear a mask. Those who will be helping on Saturday will meet in front of the Rippey library/community building at 9:30…
Read MoreWebsite designed to help Iowans with mental health needs
Mental health professionals from Iowa’s nine AEAs recently collaborated to create a website for Iowans who are searching for mental health assistance. The website www.IowaAEAMentalHealth.org came from a request by the state legislature to help educators, parents, and students navigate resources related to mental health and well-being in Iowa. In addition to AEA contacts for the schools, the site provides…
Read MoreACCESS starts fund drive
ACCESS Assault Care Center will launch its 45th anniversary campaign – ACCESSing Our History – on Feb. 1. ACCESS is celebrating 45 years of service in February. The ACCESSing Our History campaign aims to celebrate how much the agency has grown, highlight all those who helped it get to where it is now, and gain funds and support for the…
Read MoreExtension offers tips for talking with teens
With so much going on in the world right now, talking to children – and especially teens – can be a challenge for parents. Teens are at a stage in life where most still rely on their parents or guardians for basic needs such as food and shelter. However, they also may have their own jobs, cars and, perhaps most…
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January 25, 2021 Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Catherine Stokes There will be in-person worship Sunday, Jan. 31, at Rippey with a lay speaker leading worship. The numbers for all three counties in our parish are below the conference guidelines for online-only worship. There will also be an online service available on Sunday at 10 am on Facebook. If you…
Read MoreElks provide funds for sheriff office’s canine
The Jefferson Elks lodge made a third charitable contribution in as many weeks. Members of the lodge presented a check to the Greene County Peace Officers Association last Tuesday, Jan. 19. Sheriff Jack Williams accepted the $2,500 check on behalf of the association. The funds will be used to purchase equipment necessary to support and maintain the new canine officer…
Read MoreVFW auxiliary serving supper this Thursday
The VFW Post 9599 auxiliary is hosting a meal Thursday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson. The meal will include scalloped potatoes and ham, corn or green beans, a dinner roll and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the COVID pandemic,…
Read More4-H Young Leaders holding Valentine fundraiser
The Greene County 4-H Young Leaders invite area residents to surprise their sweeties and support the Young Leaders this Valentine’s Day. The Young Leaders are selling individually-wrapped red roses for $5 each. Orders are due by Friday, Feb. 5. The roses can be picked up Feb. 11 or Feb. 12 between 9 am and 4:30 pm at the Greene County…
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