Help Jefferson Fire Department “Fill The Boot” Today
The Jefferson Fire Department will be at the intersection of US Highway 30 and Iowa Highway 4 this morning asking for monetary donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with their annual “Fill the Boot” Campaign.
Fire Chief Randy Love says the proceeds will go back to local families with clinic visits at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, flu shots, support groups and summer camps for children at Camp Courageous in Monticello.
Volunteer firefighters will be at the intersection from 7-11am this morning.
Last year, the fire department raised over $4,800.
It’s A Doggie Day At The Pool
Everyone is invited to bring their dog to the Jefferson Municipal Pool today for the annual Doggie Paddle Day.
Linn Price with Paton’s Animal Protection and Education shelter says the pool will be open for the dogs to enjoy this afternoon. It usually follows the official closing of the pool for the year which was yesterday.
Admission is $4 for per dog and humans get in free with paid pet admission. There will be frisbees and other door prizes given away plus there will be a dog swimsuit competition with winners receiving dog treats.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All proceeds will go back to APE and it will be from 2-4pm today.
Participants Needed For Fall Coloring Contest
The Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to participate in their fall coloring contest.
JPRD Director Vicky Lautner says kids of all ages must color a picture of themselves doing their favorite fall activity.
She adds that each picture will be on display inside the Greene County Community Center.
Each picture must be turned into the front desk of the rec center by October 10th at 5pm. Winners will be selected in four age divisions: four years and younger, five to eight years-old, 9-14 and 15 years and older. Winners will receive Sierra Community Theatre movie passes.
Call or stop by the rec center in Jefferson for more information or to participate.
Greene County Heros To Be Honored
All Greene County veterans, guard and reserve personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical teams and paramedics are invited to a special event at the Jefferson Elks Lodge on September 11th.
Elks member Jerry Roberts says the 3rd Annual Greene County Heros Dinner honoring all those who have served and who are currently serving to help make Greene County a safe place to live.
The featured speaker will be Major General Tim Orr of the Iowa National Guard.
The event will be on Thursday, September 11th starting at 6pm with a social time, followed by a free meal served by the Jefferson Does at 6:30pm. The singing of the National Anthem will be performed by the Greene County High School music department preceding the program at 7:15pm.
The evening will end with playing of taps by Wayne Lautner.
The event is by invitation only to all Greene County heroes and their spouses. Reservations are requested before Monday, September 8th by calling the Elks Lodge at 386-2106.
Greene County Medical Center To Start New Program
A new “hospitalist” program will start next month at the Greene County Medical Center.
Community Relations Director Carla Offenburger says hospitalists are physicians who manage a patient’s care while in the hospital.
These physicians will work with patients and their families on a daily basis to provide responsive and coordinated care, collaborate with nursing staff, specific care teams and the patient’s primary provider, before, during and after hospital care.
She states that in the new system, emergency room physicians will be credentialed to do both ER and hospitalist duties. It will allow for seamless care for those patients in the ER to receive admittance to the medical center or be transferred to another facility.
The hospital is partnering with Acute Care Incorporated for the new hospitalist program that is slated to start on Tuesday, September 2nd.