Category: Good News

Registrations are being accepted for several Jefferson park and recreation programs as follows: Adult 6-on-6 co-ed volleyball – Games Sunday afternoons at 3, 4, and 5 pm, starting Feb. 9 at Greene County Community Center. Limit of 10 players per team (balance of men and women). Team registration, $75, due by Feb. 5. Minimum of four teams for league, maximum…

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The Greene County 4-H Young Leaders invite area residents to remember their sweethearts this Valentine’s Day with chocolate-covered strawberries. Cost for the delicacies is $10 for six or $18 for a dozen. They’ll be ready for pick-up at the Greene County Extension office Feb. 13-14.

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Greene County Middle School principal Shawn Zanders has released re-calculated honor rolls for the first trimester. An earlier release (not posted on GCNO) included errors. Students on the high honor roll earned a grade point average of 3.67-4.0 and received no grade less than a C-. Students include:

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January 20, 2020 LIBRARY NEWS – Librarian Phyllis Bardole is doing well after surgery and is progressing enough to be at the library for short periods. She thanked  the board members who kept the library open during her recovery. The regular meeting of the Rippey library board is Monday, Jan. 27, at 5:30 pm at the library.

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Construction of the regional career academy and new Greene County High School is back on schedule, according to Sam Harding, owner’s representative on the project. As owner’s rep, Harding oversees the project closely to be sure work is meeting the district’s specifications.

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Paton-Churdan has announced its first semester honor rolls. Students on the high honor roll have a grade point of at least 3.6, have no grade lower than a B, and have completed at least five subjects with no incomplete grades. Students on the high honor roll include: Seniors – Kalyssa Baker, Kyla Beyers, Kaleb Fisher, Jesse Knowles, Madi Minnihan and…

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The Rotary Club of Jefferson recently presented its annual “Professional of the Year” and “Avenues of Service” awards. Sid Jones, president of Home State Bank, was honored as the Professional of the Year. Adam Pederson was recognized as with the Avenues of Service award.

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RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) thank everyone who donated to the 11th annual Make a Difference Day Lots of Socks & More drive. Donation boxes were located around the county during the month of October to collect socks and underwear for needy children in Greene County. Due to the generosity of Greene County residents, approximately 1,410…

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Pastors Dave and Becky Schroeder will be honored for their 38 years of ministry at a retirement open house Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 pm in the sanctuary at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Dessert and coffee will be served in the foyer. All are welcome.

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Campers at Spring Lake Park will have less of a walk to use a latrine and will be safer in the event of severe weather when the campground opens in the spring. Greene County Conservation staff installed a precast concrete latrine at the south end of the main campground in November. The project received $16,000 from the Greene County Community…

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Area residents are invited to an open house at the Ram Restaurant Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Ram Restaurant and Bistro is located at Greene County High School near the main entrance. The open house will showcase everything the Ram Restaurant and Bakery has to offer the community, from the coffee shop, bakery business, bistro and…

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The families whose children attend the Greene County Early Learning Center and center staff recently made a large donation to the ARC food pantry.

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