Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Five students of Janice Johnston will perform at their winter recital on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 pm in the library. There will be a supper served afterward. Everyone in invited to this event that showcases the hard work of these youngsters.
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December starts with Breakfast with Santa
About 115 youngsters and their parents enjoyed a breakfast buffet, Christmas carolers, crafts, stories, and a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs Claus Saturday and the Greene County Community Center. Parents were able to have the traditional pictures with Santa taken, and many children came dressed for the photo shoot, in Christmas pajamas or their prettiest Christmas dresses. Breakfast…
Read MoreDessert concert, Carol with the Kids slated
The Greene County High School music department will present its 36th annual holiday Dessert Concert Monday, Dec. 10 in the middle school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:45 pm for dessert and refreshments. The concert will begin at 7:30. Roaming ensembles will provide dessert music, The concert will feature the concert band, treble choir and concert choir.
Read More4-H club part of ‘Operation Christmas Child’
Again this year, as a community service project, the Greenbrier 4-H club members filled Christmas shoeboxes for children in need in other countries around the world. The boxes will be delivered to children whose parents couldn’t afford to buy school supplies, hygiene items, and special fun things. Each member chose a specific age of a boy or girl to surprise…
Read MoreLedges campground open again
The Ledges State Park campground will reopened Saturday following a renovation project that has kept it closed for all of 2018 season. The renovation project included upgrading the electrical system to 50-amp service, extending the current water and sewer systems to establish new full hook-up sites, and resurfacing all campsite pads with new rock.
Read MoreSanta Claus is coming to town
Santa and Mrs Claus have several visits to Greene County planned in the next few weeks, according to Greene County Chamber & Tourism. Next Saturday, Dec. 1, the Clauses will be at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson for breakfast and pictures with Santa. The breakfast buffet is free for children; there is a charge for adults. There is…
Read MoreJingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 2
All are invited to Jingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 pm to enjoy holiday hospitality at the Grand Junction Community Center. A soup supper in the large Lincoln Highway Room will feature chili, potato and chicken noodle soup with a sandwich, bar and beverage. Free will donation will be accepted. Persons who would like a meal…
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa Saturday
Santa will be at the Greene County Community Center Saturday and all area children are invited to Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 am. HyVee will serve a free breakfast buffet for children. Adults can eat, too, for a charge. HyVee is also hosting a cookie decorating station.
Read MoreJPRD wrestling starts Dec. 1.
The requested registration deadline for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s youth wrestling program is Tuesday, Nov. 27. Young grapplers will meet Saturdays from Dec. 1 through Jan. 19 (except for Dec. 23). The program is for boys and girls in grades K-5. Youngsters in grades K-2 meet from 9:30 to 10:15 am, and youngsters in grades 3-5 meet from…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net November 19, 2018 The Rippey United Methodist Church will host the ecumenical Thanksgiving service Wednesday, Nov. 21, The Churches from Grand Junction Presbyterian and United Methodists will participate. All are welcome to attend.
Read MoreExtraordinary Citizen Award to 5-year-old Emerson
Emerson Bendickson, 5-year-old daughter of Jacob and Erin Bendickson, is Home State Bank’s Extraordinary Citizen for November. According to her grandmother Kim Bendickson, Emerson was devastated to learn that not all the children get milk during snack time as school. She took it upon herself (with help from her mother) to raise enough money to provide milk for her classmates…
Read MoreHamilton joins ranks of DAISY nurses
Allison Hamilton, RN, case manager in acute nursing, was named Greene County Medical Center’s 10th DAISY Award honoree at a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 14. There were 13 nurses recognized at the event, representing every area of the medical center. Hamilton has been at the medical center since 2007. She began her career as a nurse’s aide, then LPN and…
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