Rippey News, May 10, 2015 (submitted by Nancy Hanaman)
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Memorial Day observances: The Kinkead-Martin Legion Post #583 of Rippey will conduct the ceremony at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Sunday, May 24, at 12 pm. On Memorial Day, they will conduct the ceremony at the Fairview Cemetery, after the 9 am services at the church near Perry. They will be at the Angus Cemetery at 10 am, Old Rippey Cemetery at 10:30 am, and conclude the services at the Rippey Cemetery at 11 am. There will be a lunch served at the Rippey United Methodist Church after the services at the cemetery.
Angels at Rippey Guest Day: Angels appeared as part of the Rippey Ladies’ Aid Guest Day on May 6. More than 90 women and a few men from churches in the surrounding area shared in the day beginning with a breakfast brunch. There was a special tribute to the late Velda DeMoss. Following roll call by Toni Roberts, secretary, scripture and other readings and hymns highlighted the angel theme. The full cast of angels and a devil were part of the “Angel Wings” skit featuring Toni Roberts as Rosalind, an angel aspiring to earn her wings, the Devil, Myron Rinker; Gabriel, Dale Hanaman; Shirley, Goodness and Mercy, Nancy Hanaman, Maralynn Rinker and Phyllis Bardole; and supporting angels Iva Jo Muir, Connie Neese, Jan Friess, Marilyn Heater, Nancy Burrow and Dick Bardole as director of the angel choir. Phil Roberts as Farmer Bob also made an appearance.
Pictured in a photo by Mary Hick are (from left) Myron Rinker, Iva Jo Muir, Nancy Hanaman, Maralynn Rinker, Phyllis Bardole and Toni Roberts.
Rippey Lions Club: President Nancy Burrow led the Rippey Lions Club in the election of officers for the 2015-2016 year at its recent meeting: president Dick Bardole, first vice president David Wells, second vice president Randy Vodenik, third vice president Nancy Hanaman, Lion tamer Maralynn Rinker, tail twister Rachel Sacco, and directors Rick Liebich and John Mills. Following the potluck meal and the business meeting, Rachel Burrow of Norwalk, daughter of Pastor Paul and Nancy Burrow, shared her PowerPoint presentation on a mission trip to Nigeria as part a group from the Iowa United Methodist Church. Rachel worked in a variety of areas, including a school library. This fit with her job as a librarian in the Norwalk public schools. Upcoming events for the Lions Club include a dedication of the work at the Osborn Park in the summer. The next meeting will be on May 21 with a meal served by Mary Hick and Brenda Muir.
Model railroad badge at Boy Scout Jamboree: Rick Liebich was one of the model railroaders who led a project for more than 800 Iowa Boy Scouts to earn a model railroad badge at the annual Boy Scout Jamboree at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 9. Rick’s responsibility was to demonstrate a “timed saver” which allowed train cars to transfer from one track to another. The Boy Scouts could then participate in this part of the process. Rick is an active member of the Kate Shelley division of the National Model Railroad Association.
Iowa National History Day event: Nancy Hanaman was part of the judging team for the Iowa National History Day event in Des Moines at the Events Center on May 4. Middle school and high school students from all over the state competed in various categories including papers, displays, documentaries, web pages, and group presentation with the 2015 theme, “Leadership and Legacy in History.” The top two projects in each category advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C. Nancy judged middle school and senior high papers. The state-wide event is preceded by regional events with those winners advancing to the state competition. This is an annual event with a different theme each year.
Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastors: Enna Antunez and Paul Burrow. Phone: 515-436-7731
Adult Sunday school at 9 am; worship service at 10:30 am. Every Tuesday: Quilters 9 am, coffee and fellowship 10 am – everyone welcome!
Every Tuesday: Quilters 9 am – Coffee and fellowship 10 am – everyone welcome.
Wednesday: Choir practice at 7 pm.
Rippey Public Library: Librarian, Andrea Williams. Phone: 515.436.7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net
NEW HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 1:40-5:30 pm; Wednesday 3 to 8 pm; Thursday 12-6 pm.
