Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
Thursday, April 10, 1986

Balloons colored up the sky Monday morning when youngsters at the Ringgold County Child Care Center in Mount Ayr sent up balloons as part of a celebration of the week of the young child, being observed in Iowa April 5-12. Notes were included in each of the balloons so the youngsters hope to hear back from anyone who finds one of the balloons. The balloon launch here was timed to coincide with the signing of a proclamation about the week in Des Moines Monday morning.

The Ringgold County Hospital board of trustees, at an April 4 special meeting, agreed to contract with Mercy Health and Human Services from Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, for the administration of the Ringgold County Hospital. This action was taken following almost a month of exploring management possibilities. In addition, the board has been taking application for the position of administrator. Board member, Richard JACKSON, had been appointed as interim administration following the resignation of Ken REGER at a March 10 regular board meeting.

Winners in the Cub Scout Pack 165 pinewood derby were named recently after the event held at the Mount Ayr American Legion building. Winners included J. W. EGLY, fifth place; Scott RHONE, fourth place; David LAWHEAD, third place; Dennis ELLIOTT, second; and Sterling RHONE, first place. Winner of the best design was Dennis ELLIOTT.

Lynn RINEHART of Mount Ayr was among the five finalists in one division of "Spring '86 Cookoff" held April 4 in Creston in front of the sponsoring Creston News Advertiser office. RINEHART, the only male to enter, made sardine canapes.

Transciption by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2011

 

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