Monthly Archives: August 2014

Wagaman Mill children’s book donated to local libraries

Wagaman Mill children’s book donated to local libraries
Garnet Gertsma (center) of the Lynnville Historical Society presented a children’s book to Sully Library Director Kathy Zylstra (left) and Lynnville Library Director Barb Hoogeveen (right). The book "Wagaman Mill and Museum" was put together by Dallas Cupples, summer intern, at the museum. The book has photos, history for each photo, and is to be...
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Remember When – 8/28/14

35 years ago (1979) In the 4-H Foundation Beef Herd Polled Hereford competition at the Iowa State Fair, Bonita Brand of rural Sully had first in class of June through August heifers. The heifer went on to be Champion Polled Hereford Heifer. Terri Vanden Hoek of rural Lynnville was awarded the 4-H first- place championship in trail...
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Press INKlings: Soft, sticky, mind-boggling treat

I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this, so here is something new to celebrate: Saturday is National Toasted Marshmallow Day. In my opinion, one of the few good things about colder weather is toasting marshmallows over a fire. They are the best and even better with a square of chocolate between two graham crackers....
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 8-28-14

My wife and I have been in Salt Lake City for a couple of weeks. We have a daughter out there. I had planned on going to the Bonneville Salt Flats for the World of Speed and a race at the Salt Lake Speedway. The trip out went fairly smooth except for the plane switch in...
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Blaine Nicholas

Colin and Auburn Van Kooten of Pella are the parents of Blaine Nicholas born Aug. 24, 2014. He weighed 8 pounds and was 20.25 inches long. Grandparents are Sheila Van Wyhe of West Des Moines, Harlan Van Wyhe of Sully, and Kent and Val Van Kooten of Pella. Great-grandparents are Thomas Earp of Sully, Jake...
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Rylee Elizabeth

Rylee Elizabeth was born to Nick and Megan Cross of Pella at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. She weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and her brother is Brayden, age 2-1/2. Grandparents are Marty and Deb Cross of Newton and Mike and Sandy Ryan of New Sharon....
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Roozeboom-Doane

Katelyn Roozeboom and Bryce Doane exchanged marriage vows at 4 p.m. on June 21, 2014, at Sully First Reformed Church. Pastor Wayne Sneller officiated. Parents of the couple are John and Julie Roozeboom of Kellogg and Carla Doane of New Sharon. Grandparents are Dennis and Linda Van Maanen, Dennis and Tena Roozeboom, Darrel and Connie Lamb,...
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