New Year resolutions are common this time of year. Some are easily broken; others are sincerely made, but hard to keep. The decision to quit tobacco is a commitment that takes self-control and support. New Opportunities reminds residents who have made the healthy choice to quit tobacco that help and support is available through Quitline Iowa.
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In the neighborhood
January 6, 2020 RECOVERING – Phyllis Bardole is recovering from surgery so the library is still being opened by our willing volunteers. Thank you for the patience shown and best wishes to Phyllis as she continues to improve.
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Bardole Christmas – Jason, Allison, Levi, Kate and Chase Bardole arrived Friday, Dec. 20, at the Roy Bardole home for Christmas. Saturday Christmas was celebrated with all the family. Roy and Phyllis Bardole hosted their family members including Pete, Yvette, Arthur, Avery and Aden Bardole from Jefferson; Tim and Lori Bardole from Rippey; Cassandra Bardole and Gabe Bardole from Jefferson,…
Read MoreBetas donate to Natural Wonders
Beta Tau Delta recently gave $200 to Natural Wonders Learning Center for educational books and toys.
Read MoreAbundant Life Ministries to install new pastor
The public is invited to an installation ceremony for Pastor Isaak Wangler at Abundant Life Ministries Sunday, Jan. 5, at 2 pm. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Pastor Dave Schroeder, is retiring at the end of this year after 38 years of ministry at the church. Pastor Wangler is the oldest grandson of Pastor Dave and Becky…
Read MoreFirst Day Hike celebrates IA state park centennial
DES MOINES – To start off the New Year, 49 state parks are hosting First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2020. The outdoor hikes launch the Iowa state park centennial in 2020. “We are excited for this opportunity for park visitors to help us celebrate the centennial by getting outdoors with friends and family,” said Todd Coffelt, Parks, Forests and…
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December 22, 2019 UMC PROGRAM – The Rippey United Methodist Church Sunday school Christmas program, under the direction of Jo Bardole, was Dec. 15. Jo read the Christmas story from the gospels of Luke and Matthew. The members of the cast were: Mary – Danae Sellers; Joseph – Ryan Schell; shepherds – Ashley Buenrostro, Becca Davis, Raymond Weis, Sam Schell;…
Read MoreMiddle schools students donate to MedSafe
A group of Greene County Middle School students recently raised money for the MedSafe at Greene County Medical Center. As a social studies project, the students researched pharmaceuticals being flushed down the toilet and ending up in local water supplies. The identified Greene County Medical Center’s MedSafe as a safe, environmentally friendly alternative for disposing of excess or expired medications,…
Read MoreFree fitness class for seniors starts Jan. 3
The Jefferson park and recreation department invites all older residents who want to “get moving” to a free one-hour fitness class Friday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Greene County Community Center. The chair-based fitness class will consist of stretching, balance work, and strengthening exercises. There will be coffee and conversation time after each class.
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Dec. 18, 2019 MUSIC RECITAL – The piano and violin students of Janice Johnston performed at a recital for approximately 40 of their family and friends on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15. Sharing their talents were Summer South, Brogan Groves, Josey Weaver, Daniel Cerveny, Kaitlyn Halterman and Joshuah Sparks. A light lunch was served and attendees spent the remaining time visiting.
Read MoreChurdan library slates Christmas parties
The Churdan library will have a Christmas party with lots of reindeer games on Monday, Dec. 16, for all children through 4th grade. The party will last till 5 pm. If you are riding the bus, please bring a note. Note: There will be no outside supervision for children leaving the party.
Read MoreHistory Boy Theatre presenting BKLYN The Musical
BKLYN The Musical, presented by History Boy Theatre Company, will run on Dec. 27, 28 and 31, and Jan. 3 and 4. Each performance will be preceded by dinner at 6 pm and the show following at 7 pm. T BKLYN tells the story of the City Weeds, five homeless musicians who band together to transform their neighborhood beneath the…
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