The Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team continued its perfect season, adding another victory on the Hawks’ home court. L-S brought down the BGM Bears, 60-37, on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
The Bears were the first to put a basket on the scoreboard. Senior Lysandra James got the first L-S basket to fall and drew the foul. She netted...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 12/18/14
First of all, I had a nightmare. I haven’t had a nightmare in a coon’s age, which I’m guessing that to mean in a really long time. It was a Christmas nightmare. We all went to Mama S.’s and The Chief’s house for some food, fun, and merriment. My sisters and I showed up only...
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Remember When – 12/18/14
35 years ago (1979)
The Sully Senior Citizens met on Dec. 7 with 52 present. Ralph Van Der Zyl, president, opened by reading from Luke 2:1-14. Entertainment was by the Ladies Ensemble of the Sully Christian Reformed Church. Officers elected for 1980 were president, Ralph Van Der Zyl; vice president, Albert Rozendaal; secretary, Mae Graham; assistant...
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What’s your favorite mondegreen?
Whether you start sneaking a few listens to Christmas carols before Thanksgiving or save all the carols for December, it’s safe to say the season for holiday music has a special memory for everyone. Before you start belting out your “Jingle Bells” or “Fa La Las,” make sure you have the words down pat to...
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Gideon John
Gideon John was born to John and Lori Havenga on Dec. 15, 2014, in Newton. Gideon weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces. He is joyfully welcomed by big brothers Daniel, 4 1/2, and Micah, 2 1/2.
Grandparents are Glen and Carol DeZwarte of rural Newton and Jim and Kay Havenga of Holland, MI. Great-grandparents are Donna Havenga...
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Lillian Hope
Derek and Lindsey De Haan of Pella announce the birth of their third daughter, Lillian Hope, born Dec. 10, 2014. She weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces. Her sisters are Bella (5) and Grace (3).
Grandparents are Doug and Sheri Huyser of Sully and Ralph and Luann De Haan of Pella. Great-grandparents are Carla Zylstra of Sully,...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 12/18/14
Now that I’m unemployed, I am trying to help get ready for Christmas. I’ve been wrapping presents and doing a terrible job.
My wife says I waste too much paper. When I have to wrap a large box, I use up one whole roll of paper and still have a big bare spot. It’s not a...
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