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March 7, 2016
Beginning genealogy class well attended: Several attended the beginning genealogy class held Feb. 29. Theresa Liewer from the Iowa Genealogical Society was the presenter. She discussed organizing tips, how to evaluate sources and learn about the pitfalls of relying on other’s research, both online and in books, and other tips on getting started on their genealogy journeys. Genealogy websites and working through some basic building blocks of genealogy were also discussed. A few attendees brought some of their own information and had questions that Theresa helped them with. The “genealogy bug” bit a few people that afternoon!
International student speaks to Rippey Lions Club on March 3: Naomi Mumuni, an international student from Ghana, spoke to the Rippey Lions Club at their recent meeting. Naomi is a student at the Greene County High School and Danille and Kent Curtis, Jefferson, are the host family. The winter snow was a new experience for her as began her stay in Iowa. Naomi shared about her life in her home town of Tamale, Ghana, including the large sports stadium there. She also talked abo the huge music festival every April.
Prior to Naomi’s presentation, the Lions Club members and guests enjoyed a potluck meal. During the business meeting, plans were shared for the upcoming Father-Son Banquet in April. Dick Bardole is coordinating this event. It was decided to move the planned Spaghetti Supper to the fall of 2016. The group is considering another simple meal for the community next summer.
The next meeting will be Thursday, March 17 p.m. at the Rippey United Methodist Church.
News in and around Rippey:
Digging for roots: Dr. John Bardole of Des Moines recently visited with his sister and husband, Nancy and Dale Hanaman and shared some family genealogy research he had completed. John is planning do more research at the Iowa Genealogy Society Headquarters in Des Moines.
Roy Bardoles visit relatives: Roy and Phyllis Bardole left Feb. 19 for a trip to visit relatives. Phyllis shares the following – First stop was with Donald and Alice Bardole in Williamsburg. We met at a Chinese cafe downtown and then went back to their house to visit. We headed east and stayed in Morton, IL. The next day we left early, but forgot about the time difference in Vincennes, IN. We got to Jay and Ellen’s for a late lunch. It was a nice day. Felt like spring to us, since we were knee deep in snow when we left Iowa. We sat out on their patio and actually got sunburned! It was warmer there than last year when we went to Orange Beach, AL. Sunday we went to church with them and had a relaxing rest of the day.
Monday was Ellen’s birthday, so she and I went shopping and Roy and Jay worked on projects. We met for lunch at a cafe and had a nice lunch. The rest of the day we rested and visited.
Tuesday we headed out for Jason and Allison’s in Wauwatosa, WI. We went through Illinois and by-passed Chicago! It’s a good thing we left that day because there was a snow storm the next day in that area
At Jason’s we got Levi and Kate to school each day. Roy got a couple projects done around the house. The gate hinge at the bottom of the stairs was broken, so it was important that that get fixed. Chase is into the climbing stage, so it helps to have him corralled a little bit.
Saturday Jason took us, Levi and Kate to a rock climbing gym. It was crowded, but they really know how to do that! They went up and down lots of times. Roy said he might try it next time. Then we went to watch them ski. Levi goes up on the lift by himself and down the hill and back up. Jason puts a harness on Kate and comes down the hill. She loves it, so they go “up and down” several times.
Sunday we went to watch the swimming lessons. Levi and Kate have it mastered. Chase is just learning, but he loves the water. You have to watch him or he will just jump in!
We left for home after that and got home to much less snow than we had when we left. Hopefully it will be spring soon!
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On Sunday, Feb. 28, Myron and Maralynn Rinker were lunch guests at the home of her sister, Shirley Dobbs of Grimes. Other guests included Marke Rinker and his friend Jenny Voboril of West Des Moines. Shirley’s birthday was Feb. 9 but because of storms that week, the group finally found a time to gather for a late celebration. The afternoon was spent visiting and reminiscing.
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Delores Blanshan spent Saturday and Sunday Feb. 20-21, with her mother Virgene Morse. By the end of the two days, Delores had a van full of “treasures” to take home and Virgene gained some floor space in her basement! On Monday morning they joined Diane and Terry Ostendorf of Madrid and other relatives for the funeral of Virgene’s brother-in-law, Lyle Morse.
Rippey native passes away: Lyle Edward Morse, 92, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. Memorial services were held Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Iles-Westover Chapel, conducted by Rev. Dave Swinton of Grace Methodist Church. Funeral Honors for Lyle followed at Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter.
Lyle was born February 3, 1924, in Elma, Iowa, to Arthur and Della (McClatchey) Morse. He graduated from Rippey High School with the class of 1941. Lyle joined the Navy serving from 1943-1946 attaining the rank of Lieutenant JG. Following active duty, he remained in the Naval Reserves until 1957. He graduated from ISU 1944 with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. Harriet Morey and Lyle were married on March 18, 1945.
Lyle worked as a factory engineer in Sioux City and as a sales engineer for Electrical Engineering and Equipment Co. in Des Moines before founding Morse Equipment Company in 1962. Lyle quickly became a top sales representative for the companies he represented and was a highly respected businessman by countless individuals and businesses throughout the country. In their third generation of family ownership, Morse Equipment Company continued to be a source of great pride for Lyle, where he still could occasionally be found working and engaged in business activities until his final days.
Lyle is survived by his wife of 70 years, Harriet Morse; two daughters, Janie (John) Young of Grants Pass, OR; Deanna Morse of Grand Rapids, MI; son, Ken Morse of Polk City, IA; two sisters, Margaret Folkemer of Baltimore, MD, Evelyn Leidig of Groton, NY; three grandchildren, Jason (Cara) Morse, Katie (Ryan) Heard, Debra (Craig) Henslee; six great-grandchildren, Skylar Finch, Mallory, Rachel, and Aaron Morse, Emily and Kaylee Henslee.
He was preceded in death by his father Arthur W. Morse, mother Della Morse, sisters Eleanor Whiton and Shirley Rasmussen, brother Dale Morse, daughter in-law Julie Morse and son-in-law Erik Alexander.
Rippey public library: Librarian Andrea Williams. Phone: 515.436.7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net
HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 1:40-5:30 pm; Wednesday 3 to 8 pm; Thursday 12-6 pm.
REMINDER: When Greene County Schools close because of the weather, so does the Rippey public library.
Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastor: Paul Burrow. Phone: 515-436-7731
Adult Sunday school at 9:45 am. Worship service at 11 am. Every Tuesday: quilters 9 am, coffee and fellowship 10 am – everyone welcome.
