Posted July 28, 2014; submitted by Jean Borgeson
Rippey United Methodist Church news: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235 Pastor: Enna Antunez and Paul Burrow Adult Sunday School at 9:00 am. Worship service is at 10:30 am.
On Sunday July 27, Gabe Bardole received his senior bible during worship services. Gabe will be attending Central College this fall. The bible was funded by the memorial of his great-grandparents, Paul and Mary Bardole.
Willie Lansman provided the special music for the worship service. He played his guitar and sang two favorite songs for the congregation.
August 17, from noon to 1:30 pm will be another Rippey ME church lunch featuring Italian chicken on a rice bed, vegetable and a brownie sundae.There will be a charge for this lunch; children at reduced price. Details later!
BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS, by Mary Hick, Sunday school superintendent: This year’s mission project the Rippey United Methodist Sunday school decided to support was “Books without Borders.” The founder of this project is Momodu Karmara, originally from Sierra Leon. He works to get books to under-privileged, English speaking countries in Africa to aid in educating the children and adults there. Many of them do not have any books.
Wednesday, July 23, two cars of Sunday school kids and three adults went to Cedar Rapids. When we arrived, we unloaded 22 boxes of new and gently used books on a dock that were then taken to his work area. We then found ourselves on the second floor of a red brick warehouse-type building that had empty boxes to be packed, as well as many books that had been donated to sort and box. We got our instructions and all six kids (ranging from 1st grader-8th grader), and three adults started to work. We were blessed with two retired librarians and some of the kids that enjoy reading, so they were beneficial in the sorting process. Lunch time came and they fed us sandwiches and chips! Then, back to work for a couple more hours!
At the end of our work day, we had packed, taped and stacked 34 boxes for this project! Before leaving we also gave them a check for $700 to help with shipping these books. Momodu and his daughter were so appreciative of all we did for this project! The kids worked hard and enjoyed their time helping Momodu’s project.
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Rippey public library: Sarah Kilgore, librarian
Rippey summer reading 2014 successful-
The 2014 Summer Reading Program at the Rippey Public Library was a huge, huge success this year! On Day One we made glow in the dark bouncy balls with borax, corn starch, glow in the dark paint, and water. It was a fun mess! Twenty patrons attended the program. The kids had a blast! On Day Two, the Science Center of Iowa visited the library. The presenter did cool science experiments with fire, air, oil and more. Ten patrons attended the program. On Day Three, the UNI Resources for Energy Education presented a program on wind. The kids measured their “puff power”with a Kestrel meter and used the Beaufort scale to discover if it was enough to power a wind turbine. Thirteen patrons attended the program. On Day Four, Jonathan May the magician presented a wonderful, funny magic show! He did a spectacular job and the kids loved it! Nineteen patrons attended the program.
On the last day we made Mentos and diet Coke science project. By reading a number of hours, attending programs, and finishing their packets, the kids were able to buy prizes with tickets they earned.
The Rippey public library gave a very special thank you to Peoples Trust & Savings Bank of Rippey for providing snacks and for being a great leader in supporting the Rippey library. The Science Center of Iowa program and the Jonathan May program were sponsored by the Greene County board of supervisors. The wind program was sponsored by Junction Hilltop Wind Farm. Also, thanks to the volunteers who provided help and snacks during the various events. Rippey library hours: Monday 1 to 6 pm; Tuesday 1:30 to 5:30 pm; Wednesday 3 to 8 pm; Thursday 10 am to 2 pm; Saturday 1 to 3 pm.
E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net; phone: 515-436-7714; website: www.rippey.ib.ia.us
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Steven Pearson, grandson of Dale and Nancy Hanaman, celebrated his 13th birthday on July 19 in Superior, WI. Dale and Nancy joined other family members including his parents Sarah and Benji and his sisters Elizabeth and Andrea. Matthew Hanaman and his daughter Adyara from Rice Lake, WI, also shared in the birthday celebration. On July 12, 2014, family members from across the country shared in the celebration at the Rollins Mansion in Des Moines for the wedding of Lindsay Bardole, daughter of Scott Bardole of Granger and Patti Bardole of Round Rock, TX, to Richard Bywater, son of Pete and Marija Bywater from the Yorkshire area in England. Dale and Nancy Hanaman and Matthew Hanaman and Adrianna of Rice Lake, WI, shared in the day.
On Monday following the wedding, John Bardole of Des Moines and Sydney Bardole of Portland, OR, visited the Hanaman homestead and helped pull weeds and enjoy some of the early garden produce. Rick and Mary Liebich joined Dale and Nancy Hanaman for the dedication and initiation of their new fire pit Saturday, July 26. Tommy, the cat, also joined in the event.
Gary and Mary Weaver hosted Mary’s family cousins at a belated Christmas celebration. Honored guests were Clint, and Erin Ainsley and Kennedy.They have returned to the Midwest, as Clint is now stationed near Omaha. Also attending were Jan Scharingson and her children Jon, Kris, and Matthew; Kirsten and James Carman, Quinn and friend John, and Hailey; Jeff, Cindy, Nicholas, and Jaden. Mike and DeAnn Scharingson were also present along with Jodi, Reagan, and Peyton. Ryan had to pull EMT duty so he wasn’t able to be there. Mary and Gary’s children David, Emily and Ada attended, along with Theresa and Matt Bayse, Nathan, and Lauryn.
Following the meal, a tradition of wearing a sombrero and breaking a piñata filled with candy was enjoyed, with Quinn, either being the strongest or being the last hitter, was once again the winner. A tradition started with an earlier generation of building a family pyramid was made by adult cousins, and finally a second pyramid was made by the second generation cousins. Quinn was persuaded to tell the story of meeting Melvin Ejim on her birthday, and Mike Scharingson led all the relatives in teaching and singing a song frequently sung by his father Carville during Christmas celebrations. The evening ended with the family members visiting and playing around a campfire.
Recent overnight visitors in the home of Doris Brown were her cousin and wife, Don and Karen Drake, of Chandler, AZ. They were in Iowa to attend their 50th graduation from Simpson College.
Saturday July 19, the Neese family met at the Rippey Cemetery for a private burial of Dale LaVerne Neese. A group of Christian motorcycle friends also attended. A short service was rendered by CMA and family .
Later in the day, family and friends gathered at the Spring Lake shelter house for a picnic. Bailey Inez Ovenshire, a recent graduate of Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, was honored. Her plans include joining the National Guard. She leaves for Fort Sill, OK, Aug. 11 to begin training. The gathering was also a opportunity to visit the memorial bench in Dale’s honor in the park.
Ben and Midge Vannatta attended the sixth birthday party of their great-grandson Barrett Brown. The party was hosted by Barrett’s parents, Daren and Margie Brown of West Des Moines. The theme of the party was pirates. The afternoon was filled with pirate games, balloons, trying to break the piñata shaped like a pirate chest, which provided great entertainment for the older folks. Pizza, pop and a pirate birthday cake was served on the patio overlooking the large backyard with many large trees. Many other relatives and friends were also in attendance.
Jean Borgeson visited in the home of David and Pam Higgins on Saturday, July 26. She had been invited to meet and renew an old friendship with David’s aunt Judy (Rose) Martin, who was in the area attending the Higgins family reunion. The two women ate in Paton and took a leisurely ride around and through Spring Lake, retracing part of Judy’s old bus route. The memories of being roommates in Fort Dodge before they were married kept the women visiting non-stop. It was a very pleasant afternoon.
