Nov 27, 2017 2 min read

K of C sponsors poster contest

Knights of Columbus Council 3440 invites children from 5 to 14 years old, to participate in the organization’s international “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest.

The contest will be conducted locally with winning entries advancing to the district/region, then to state, national and international levels. The winning entries will serve as the basis for a series of new Christmas posters that encourage a deeper understanding of the holiday. The posters will be distributed in the countries where the Knights are active as part of the “Keep Christmas” campaign. Creative credit will be given to the winning artists.

Posters must be submitted to K of C Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest, Attention: Gary Koenig, P.O. Box 173, Avella, PA 15312 by Dec. 15.

For special arrangements for poster deliveries, call 724-747-3417 and leave message or e-mail gfkoenig@verizon.net.

Four residents named ‘Master Gardener’

Four new Certified Master Gardeners have been named in Greene County. Sandra Marling, David Lake, Keith Chojnicki and Alisa Hatchett have completed the requirements for certification. Those requirements include 40 hours of education from Penn State Extension and 50 volunteer hours as an intern.

A new class for Master Gardeners will begin in October. For information, call 724-627-3745.