Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Donations are currently being accepted.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Jefferson Township Chamber of Commerce is looking to honor Doris Roberts, a township resident who volunteered for the chamber and several other township organizations. Roberts died last week. “Doris Roberts was dedicated and committed to Jefferson Township and many of its organizations and deserves to be recognized indefinitely,” said a press release from the Chamber. “To preserve her memory the JTCC will dedicate a new Route 15 south sign to her when enough funds have been raised.” The sign welcoming visitors to Jefferson Township on Route 15 “has seen better days and is in need of replacement,” the press release said. The Chamber is accepting donations toward this project. Representatives said that $10, $20, $50 or any amount would …
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Busy week in J-Town!
- GOVERNMENT
- Sue Toth
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
For those who celebrate, we wish you a very Happy Easter! And while you’re celebrating, take a few minutes to catch up on anything you may have missed on Patch this week. Power Line Update: Columnist Colleen O’Dea gave her opinion on the National Park Service’s approval of the Susquehanna-Roseland Power Line upgrade. The line will go through several towns, including parts of Jefferson Township. Appalachian Trail Hikers: We gave you two updates this week on how Shawn McCarton and Karl Weiss, the local couple currently hiking the Appalachian Trail, are doing. In Memory of Doris Roberts: The beloved Doris Roberts died last week. We found out just how much she meant to Jefferson Township, and all the volunteer work she did for the town. …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Mayor Russell Felter: "She loved this town a lot and will be sorely missed."
- OBITUARIES
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Doris Roberts of Jefferson Township passed away last Saturday. She was 90. “She was a treasure,” said Jefferson Township mayor Russell Felter. “She did a lot for this town, and was very active up until just a few months ago. She loved this town a lot, and she will be sorely missed. Our sympathy goes out to her friends and family.” Roberts promoted many causes throughout town, including the Jefferson Arts Committee. She was remembered fondly by committee president Carol PUnturieri. “Doris Roberts was a good person and a gracious lady who was full of energy and passionate about Jefferson Township. She was always a friend of the Jefferson Arts Committee and did all she could to promote our events as well as everything else going on in the …
Elisa DeYoung
9:45 am on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Doris Roberts was a kind and generous woman who loved Jefferson and all the residents. In return there were many people who loved Doris. I will be happy to help support the "Welcome to Jefferson" much needed sign. Please don't hesitate to contribute any small, or large donation and make this a beautiful sign to remember Doris Roberts. more ›