To the editor: As members of the Pay It Forward – Greene County committee, we would like to thank the communities of Greene County for allowing us the opportunity to share information about the school bond with constituents. We appreciate very much the both individuals who attended our town hall meetings as well as the behind the scenes personnel who…
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Letter to the editor – Matt & Toni Wetrich
From parents of school-aged kids to parents of school-aged kids, This is not a letter of why you should vote yes on the school bond proposal. Those reasons have been very well and articulately written about right here and elsewhere. This is a letter about being a parent.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bill Monroe
The Greater Good Throughout our history as a nation, and even to create our nation, there has been an American virtue. What is it? When have we seen it? Is it still there? The Greater Good is a virtue that showed itself in our nation as early as before the Revolution. Here, men and women placed the independence for all…
Read MoreHow long does splendid last?
Let’s make sure Greene County is once again noted for its good schools. Vote YES for the school bond proposal Sept. 13. ~Tori Riley, publisher, GreeneCountyNewsOnline
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Mark & Wendy Vander Linden
To the editor: A common statement from those opposed to the bond referendum is that new buildings have nothing to do with the education, only the rooms student sit in. They assume this is an investment in buildings rather than anything that directly impacts students.
Read MoreA brief comparison
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I just finished a book called The Life and Words of John F. Kennedy, published by Scholastic in 1964, a year after JFK’s assassination. It holds dozens of quotes that reflect a person of hope and inspiration; the man knew how to use our native tongue. I also just finished a review of a book…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David John
It’s all about the community To the editor, Many people have given many good reasons for voting yes on the upcoming school bond issue. I don’t need to go over those reasons again, although I agree with all of them. For me, it’s not just about the school bond. The issue is bigger than the local school. It’s about our…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Julie Karber
To the editor, Two buildings! From an old retired teacher in the district…what a wonderful world it would be for our students and entire staff. The sense of belonging, security and ownership. This is my school. This is our school.
Read MoreTree Tracings
~by Valerie Ogren for the Greene County Genealogical Society Meeting notice: The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Cindy Wiggins will tell about her “Sullivan Treasures”. Guests are always welcome. The meeting room is handicapped accessible.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Barb Brooker
To the editor, This is what the trailhead at the depot looks like and it has been in this condition since the fall of 2015. Actually, it was right at this time last year that it appears someone went crazy with Round-Up. I do not know who is in charge of this area but in my mind, they are doing…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Gwen Black
A student writes about the bond issue Dear editor, Recently you’ve heard from many community members regarding the upcoming bond referendum; some for and some against. I will not be able to vote Sept. 13, but I would like to encourage you to vote yes. Let me describe for you my perspective as a student in the Greene County School…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Samantha Telleen
Dear Greene County community members: My name is Samantha Telleen. I am starting my 15th year teaching and am a middle school special education teacher this year in Greene County. My husband, Heath Telleen, is a social studies teacher at Greene County High School. We moved to Jefferson in August 2014. My husband and I grew up as next door…
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