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March 28, 2016
Upcoming events: The annual Lions Club father/son banquet is set for April 2 at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Doors open at 11:30 am with the meal at 12 noon. Entertainment following the meal will be Rick Fazel playing guitar and singing a variety of songs. As done for many years, there will be gifts given for a lot of special reasons. Tickets can be purchased from any Rippey Lion, at either of the Rippey banks or call 515-230-2594.
The Rippey fire department will hold an open house Saturday, April 9, from 9 am to noon at the fire station. This will be an opportunity to meet and thank the Rippey firemen who respond to the emergency needs of the community. The fire trucks and equipment will be on display. The rain date will be April 16.
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. BEGINNING APRIL 4: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 2-6 pm; Wednesday and Friday 3-6 pm; Thursday 2-7 pm.
Until the Rippey library board of trustees hires a new librarian, the library will be staffed by volunteers. Please have patience during the hiring process. Library board members are Dale Hanaman, Jo Bardole, Nancy Burrow, Carmen McColley and Jean Borgeson.
Greene County Reads slated for Thursday, April 7: The historical fiction book “Sisters of Shiloh” by Kathy and Becky Hepenstall is the selection for the 2016 Greene County Reads book discussions.
Jan Scharingson will again lead the discussions held at the Grand Junction public library at 9 am, the Paton public library at 2 pm, and the Jefferson public library at 7 pm.
All the libraries have the book, so join the discussion of your choice.
Farewell to Andrea Williams, Rippey librarian: The Rippey Library board of trustees hosted a come and go farewell reception for librarian Andrea Williams on Wednesday, March 23. Approximately 20 adults and kids enjoyed the refreshments and visiting during the afternoon. The board thanked Andrea for her time with us and wished her the best as she begins her new job.
Easter Egg Hunt (Sort of!): The Rippey Library was the place to be on Thursday, March 24, for the annual Easter egg hunt. Due to Mother Nature’s tantrum, the event was held inside this year. There were lots of eggs filled with goodies and several crafts available for everyone who came. Mary Millard was again in charge of the event and for those attending, it was quite successful, indeed.
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.
Sunday, April 3 – 5 pm, SPLASH middle school youth at Grand Junction; 6:30 pm – THUG high school youth at Rippey
Thank you: Thank you so much for all of the kind expressions of sympathy and love at my brother’s passing. It means so much to have the support of a loving parish in these times of need. ~Pastor Rosa Soto, Perry/Fairview/Rippey parish
New baby: Garrett and Dawn Tingwald of Jefferson are the parents of a daughter, Evelynn Marie, born March 11. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Craig and Jody Hoskins of Rippey and Keith and Linda Tingwald of Woodward. Great-grandparents are Larry and Esther Monthei of Cooper, Wendell and Darlene Hoskins of Jefferson, and May Axtell and Judy Tingwald, both of Woodward.
News in and around Rippey: Palm Sunday dinner guests in the home of LaVere and Bev Derry were George and Marilyn Millard, Randy and Deb Vodenik, and Connie Neese. A pleasant afternoon was spent visiting.
Grandchildren visit: Dale and Nancy Hanaman and their grandchildren Steven, Elizabeth and Andrea Pearson returned to Superior, WI, after spending a week with their grandparents. Nancy and Dale return spent the Easter weekend in the Pearson home. The grandchildren enjoyed playing outside and cooking adventures during the week.
Pastor Rosa Soto prepared a special cake for the children and their grandparents. Steven was able to practice his first-year Spanish with Pastor Rosa and her sister, Zori.
