Monthly Archives: February 2014

L-S boys soar over Woodward-Granger

L-S boys soar over Woodward-Granger
The Lynnville-Sully boys had a bye in the first round of Class 1A District 11 boys tournament play and took to the court in a rescheduled game due to weather at Pleasantville on Saturday, Feb. 22. The L-S Hawks faced the Woodward-Granger Hawks (1-22) and dominated the entire game, recording a 63-27 victory. [caption id="attachment_3067" align="alignright"...
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I like grapefruits and clementines

Even though this short month of February is nearly over, it’s not too late to think about the fact that February is National Grapefruit Month. Take some time to rejuvenate and renew while rediscovering the “other” citrus fruit – the naturally invigorating grapefruit. I’m really surprised I like it, but I do. Whether you enjoy...
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Remember When – Feb. 27

35 years ago (1979) Lynnville-Sully’s Kirk Van Rees captured second place in the 138- pound weight class at the 1A State Wrestling Tournament. Teammate Glenn Lewis brought home fifth place in the 112-pound division. The Lynnville-Sully eighth-grade girls ended their season with a perfect 6-0 record, defeating Monroe 50-27. Tia Jansen scored 22 points and added seven...
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Agricultural Insights – Feb. 27

The last 10 years has seen an explosion in technology. Evidenced by smartphones in the hand of nearly every person and personal navigation systems available in almost every new vehicle, it becomes easy to see that “smart” devices are the latest craze. Agriculture is not without this phenomena – drone technology has come to the...
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The DeeZee Spirit Feb. 27 – By Darrell Zegers

I’ve come to realize I’m nothing but a clutz! I recently went to breakfast with a friend, Mr. Finney Van Genderen from Lynnville. Our morning meal varies somewhat but is always a very substantial amount. We are professional eaters. Neither one of us will ever be called anorexic. We are cutting way back though. We...
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Jennie Willemsen, 97

Jennie Willemsen, 97½ of Oskaloosa and formerly of New Sharon, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. Burial was in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Hospice. Jennie...
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Record-high propane prices add to winter’s wrath

Record-high propane prices add to winter’s wrath
The 2013-2014 winter has been one to remember, with long cold spells broken up by short-lived warm ups. State climatologist Harry Hillaker declared January to have been the 35th coldest January among 142 years of records and exceptionally windy, noting that wind gusts in Des Moines exceeded 40 mph eight days during the first month...
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