Today Is The Last Day For Jefferson’s PAWS Garage Sale
The People for Animal Welfare Society in Jefferson continues its garage sale today.
It will be from 8-11am at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. It started with a sneak peek of the items on Thursday night and the sale took place yesterday from 8am-6pm.
All proceeds from the garage sale will go back to the animal shelter in Jefferson.
Iowa Racing And Gaming Commission’s Public Hearing Draws Several Speakers
When the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission visited Jefferson on Thursday about the proposed Greene County casino, it took all afternoon to get through the public forum.
The five-member Commission listened to over five hours and 66 speakers give their comments about the proposed $40-million and 18,000-square foot project that includes 325 part-time and full-time jobs, a 71-room hotel, an events center, sports bar, restaurant and casino.
Part of the agreement between the operator, Wild Rose Entertainment and the non-profit partner, Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation was to give up to 20% of the 5% charitable contribution to the six contiguous counties around Greene County.
The supporters talked about economic development, increased funding for community projects, job creation and population growth. The opponents spoke about cannibalization of other casinos, namely Prairie Meadows Casino in Altoona and Meskwaki Casino in Tama. Even the non-profit license holder of Wild Rose Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Gaming and Development Corporation spoke in opposition of the casino in Greene County.
Commission Chair Jeff Lamberti told Raccoon Valley Radio that the Commission takes each public hearing seriously because it’s an important part of their decision-making process for a casino.
The next step will be the Commission’s final decision in Burlington on Thursday, June 12th.
Motorcycle Accident In Greene County Sends A Man To The Hospital
A Perry man is in fair condition at a Des Moines hospital after a motorcycle accident in Greene County earlier this week.
Sheriff Steve Haupert says at 8:50pm on Tuesday night, 53 year-old Daniel Eugene Hull of Perry was traveling on 305th Street near V Avenue, south of Rippey, when he lost control of his 2008 Yamaha V-Rod motorcycle and slid into the grassy triangle intersection.
Hull was transported to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines where hospital officials say he is in fair condition.
Haupert explains that the 53 year-old victim was lucky to have landed in a grassy ditch rather than on the road which probably helped to save his life.
He adds that Hull was cited for Failure to Maintain Control and recommends that everyone should drive the speed limit and take it slower in unfamiliar areas.
Hull’s motorcycle reportedly sustained heavy damage in the accident.
Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.
Join The Summer Reading Programs At The Jefferson Library
This summer, Jefferson area youth can join the public library for two summer reading programs.
Four year-olds through fifth graders are encouraged to join the kids summer reading program called “Fizz, Boom, Read” and anyone 6th-12th grade can sign up for the teens summer reading program entitled “Spark A Reaction”. Library Director Jane Millard says both programs incorporate a science-related theme.
The children’s program starts today and the teens program will start later in June.
Both programs will have several come-and-go activities planned along with movies and games each week.
Plus, any participant in the children’s program that complete all activities will receive a book bag with bookmarks, certificates for pizza and ice cream, Des Moines Blank Park Zoo passes, t-shirts and paperback books.
There will also be special guest presenters from the Des Moines Science Center in June and Mr. Magic, Jonathan May will be in Jefferson in July.
Call or stop by the library in Jefferson for more information or to sign up.
Meeting For 3 Year-Old Program To Be Held In Jefferson
Parents or guardians of three year-old children are invited to a meeting about a tuition-based program offered by the Greene County School District for the 2014-15 school year.
Superintendent Tim Christensen says your child must be three years-old on or before September 15, 2014 and live within the Greene County School District to be eligible for the program.
He states that there will be two sessions of two half-days per week at a cost of $125 per month with the district to pay for the remaining $20,000 for the program.
Christensen notes that there are “Partnership 4 Families” grants available to help pay for the program.
The meeting will be at the elementary school at 401 East Russell in Jefferson on Monday, June 2nd at 6:30pm. Parents or guardians are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate, social security card and immunization records.
Call 386-3178 for more information or with any questions.