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40 years ago (1976) Former vocational agriculture instructor and FFA advisor Terry Lowry received the Honorary Member Award. Diana Houston was named Star Greenhand at the annual L-S FFA Banquet, and John Terpstra was named Star Chapter Farmer. Bryce Moes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Moes of Sully, captured the singles title in the Jasper County...

I wrote about my baby-sitting last week, and for their mothers, I said they were good. This is the true story. My grandchildren stayed at my home for a week over their spring break. My wife was out of town so I ended up with full responsibility for a pair of 12-year-old twins, a boy and...

Grocery shopping is undoubtedly one of those chores most people love to hate. From extreme couponing to the latest convenience of online grocery shopping, however, there is definitely more than one way to “skin a cat.” While Shelly Rankin is on maternity leave, we at the Hometown Press (HTP) thought it might be interesting to...

40 years ago (1976) The Sully Fire Department held its monthly meeting. President Ron Vos opened the meeting. Chief Ron Jansen reported all equipment and phones were in good working condition. He also noted the department planned to burn the remains of an old house in Sully. Wayne Zegers reported an extra switch for the siren...

By Tashia Ehresman, DTFC Manager Spring is here! This means adding outdoor activities to your fitness routine. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, or just a driver of motor vehicles, you’re going to be seeing bicyclists on the road very soon. At Diamond Trail Fitness Center, safety is a priority! We’ve gathered a list...