Rippey News October 6, 2014
Please send your news items to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net
The week-end of Sept. 26-28 was a busy one for the Neese family. Friday, Emily Neese and Grandma Connie Neese drove to Mankato, MN, for the rehearsal dinner of Carrie Wilson and Tyler LaVern Neese, son of Deanna and Steve Neese. The wedding was held Saturday in Sibley Park at the Pergola, in a beautiful outdoor setting, with family and friends present. Emily was a bridesmaid.
The pastor was a friend of the couple. They met on their first deployment to Iraq, making the ceremony very special to the couple.
The reception was held at the Country Inn Suite. Attending from the family were Steve and Deanna Neese of Grand Junction and Lucas Neese of Mankato; Kate and Alan Neese, Emily, Josh, Molly and Max of Grand Juntion; and David and Barbara Neese Ovenshire, Keagan and Delaney of Palo. Renewing friends and blending families made the day very special.
Sunday, Sept. 28, Kate and Alan Neese hosted a birthday dinner for Emily at 209 Main in Paton. Guests were Grandma and Grandpa Feldmann, Uncle Don and Aunt Jean Feldmann from Jefferson, Ben and Maggie, G/m Connie Neese of Rippey and Molly and Max. Regrets were sent by Josh.
The Rippey Lions Club met recently. Harlan DenBeste introduced Doug Woods, administrator of the Perry Lutheran Home and Deborah Koelln, RN, chief care officer, to present the program. They shared the history of the Perry Lutheran Home on the site of the former Kings’ Daughters Hospital and the expansion to include managing the Spring Valley campus. Koelln shared information about the creative and welcoming care units for those with Alzheimers’ and other dementia related issues. At the next meeting on Oct. 16, Denny Lautner of Churdan, will be presented an award for his service to the community and the Lions Club when he was the officer in charge of the Rippey Post Office. For more information, contact Nancy Burrow, president, at 515-436-8266.
Midge Vannatta and her sister Pat Girton of Ames traveled to Kansas City to visit Pat’s son and Midge’s nephew, Bob Girton. Bob treated the ladies to dinner at an Italian restaurant, then they all went to Bob’s home to get ready to go to the opera, “La Traviata.” Bob wore a tuxedo and the women wore long, black dresses. While at the opera, pictures were taken and the photographer said they would be on Facebook. When they were seated, on the back of the seat ahead, was a place where you could get the lyrics in English or Italian. The opera lasted two and one-half hours, but they got back to Bob’s home before midnight!
Midge and Pat left for home the next day and had lunch at Toot Toots’ at Bethany, MO. They would recommend this place, as their meals were very good.
Continuing home, they stopped to see their great-niece Sydney Brock, at Lamoni. She is a student at Graceland College. They visited the gift shop before continuing their trip home.
Doris Brown and Jan Friess attended the cemetery walk held at the Jefferson Cemetery on Sunday. They reported it was well done and all the performers were very good. The lunch was an unexpected treat and it tasted good, also.
Rippey public library activities: September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Sign up for a card in September and receive a prize. Check out cake pans at the library. Photos of the pans are on the library’s Facebook page.
- Oct. 13: Get your flu shot or flu nasal mist at the library on Monday from 1-3 p.m. Provided by Greene County public health
- Oct. 15: Watch the movie The Fault in Our Stars at 3 pm. Ages 12 and under must have signed parental permission. 3 p.m.
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!
- Oct. 8: Choir Practice at 7:00
- Oct. 10: Newsletter Information due.
- Oct. 12: Meal for Women at the Well
Come to Rippey to enjoy a pasty meal on Sunday, Oct. 12, with a free-will offering for the Women at the Well congregation at the Iowa Correctional Facility for Women, Mitchellville. Pasties are meat, potatoes and vegetables wrapped in pie dough. Dale and Nancy Hanaman will make the pasties from a family recipe. Pasties were originally prepared in England for the Cornish miners. Salad and drinks will also be served.
