Rippey News October 3, 2017 Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Happy birthday to a good friend, Myron Rinker, who will be celebrating his 80th birthday on Oct. 6.
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Middle school sports roundup
The eighth grade Ram volleyball team hosted Gilbert Sept. 25 at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. The Rams lost all seven games. Game scores were A squad, 6-21, 13-21, 6-21; B squad 13-21, 14-21; and C squad 20-22, 2-22.
Read MoreLinda Foster, 1940 – 2017
A memorial service for Linda Foster, 77, of Jefferson, will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at Windsor Christian Church in Windsor, IL. Interment will be in the Windsor Cemetery. At a later date, the family will host a time of remembrance in Jefferson, Iowa. Linda Kay Foster was born Feb.19, 1940 in Windsor. She was the youngest of eight children…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 28
In Greene County district court Robert Alan Fry, 54, of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 25 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to burglary- third degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was fined $750 with a $262.50 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Sept. 23 against Robert R. Kovar of Jefferson in a case initiated in district court on a charge of theft- fourth degree. The charge was amended to theft- fifth degree and Kovar was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Both were suspended. He must pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge,…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dick Finch
To the editor, The cause of money shortages with federal, state, county or city is poor management. It’s not that they do not collect enough taxes and fees. They simply waste too much of it on the uncontrolled welfare assistance and disability payments. Some of these are very important for people who have had debilitating accidents or sickness, but why…
Read MoreFarm Credit Services donates books to Churdan library
Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), a customer-owned financial cooperative, presented recently provided books about agriculture to the Churdan public library. As part of the Community Involvement efforts of the Carroll FCSAmerica office, Farm Credit Services of America donated $500 books valued at $500 to the library.
Read More9-Square-in-the-Air at Webb House
Harry Ahrenholtz (center) of Jefferson was introduced to 9-Square-in-the-Air at the Webb House Wednesday afternoon. 9-Square-in-the-Air is a new active game that’s a hybrid of 4-Square and volleyball. Players work their way from the “1” square on an outside corner to the center “9” square by accurately hitting the ball over the horizontal bar and into another player’s square. If…
Read MoreChurdan library serving spaghetti supper
The Churdan public library board and staff will serve a spaghetti supper Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 7 pm in the Paton-Churdan school cafeteria. The menu includes spaghetti, garlic toast, salad and bars. A free will donation will be accepted, with a $5 suggested donation. All proceeds will go to the library’s building fund.
Read More50-year reunion for Scranton class of ’67
The Scranton High School class of 1967 held its 50-year reunion on Sept. 16 at the Scranton Community Center. The guest tables were decorated in a fall theme with centerpieces crafted by Mary Miller Johnson. Snacks and desserts were provided by Martha Gibson Shoff, Mary Miller Johnson, Jane Tolsdorf Gallentine and Donna Hicks Wenger. A delicious evening meal was served…
Read MoreGarden calendar celebrates plants associated with holidays
~by Richard Jauron, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa – With decorated trees on Christmas, roses on Valentine’s Day or jack-o’-lanterns on Halloween, plants are at the center of many holiday gatherings and special events. The 2018 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Garden Calendar highlights these plants surrounding beloved celebrations.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Greenbrier 4-H Club
(Editor’s note: National 4-H Week is Oct. 1-7) To the editor, 4-H clubs fill a very important need for young people who take advantage of membership. They allow opportunities for interaction socially, mentally, and physically with young people whom they might not know otherwise. That brings about loyalty to a group.
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