Category: Good News

February 3, 2020 Rippey Lions serve roast beef sundaes – Preparations for the Rippey Lions roast beef sundaes for the Bike to Rippey (BRR) begin with reviewing work in the previous year and planning for ingredients and responsibilities. Dale Hanaman coordinates for the Lions with a good support team. This year the Lions prepared 80# of mashed potatoes and 50#…

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Local American Field Service (AFS) chapter members will host a beefburger supper Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Carry-outs are available. Tickets are $5 in advance for adults and $6 at the door. Tickets for children fourth grade and younger are $3. Tickets are available from board members…

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Members of the Adaza Thursday Club invite all their friends to the 23rd annual Winter Picnic Thursday, Feb. 6. It’s a potluck meal at 12 pm at the American Legion Hall in Churdan.

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Greenbrier 4-H club – The  Greenbrier 4-H club met Jan. 13 at Landus Co-op. We started out the meeting by eating pizza that we got for winning herdsmanship during the fair. The Young Leaders reported that they where having a chocolate covered strawberry sale. Old business was beef weigh-in. New business is the YQCA training that is available online for…

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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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