I love words and therefore I am a logophile. Some lucky people can play a song by ear after hearing it once or count cards at blackjack, or spot four-leaf clovers. I, and many people like me, have a good ear and a good memory for words; it’s just the way it is for some...
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Colton David
At 6:55 a.m. on Sept. 2, 2014, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton, Colton David was born to David and Monica Nikkel of Sully. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and measured 20 inches long. His sisters are Katelyn (3) and Alivia (2). Grandparents are Craig and Barb Maasdam and Scott and Vicki Nikkel, all...
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Landon Andrew
Landon Andrew Steinbach was born at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, to Nick and Jodi Steinbach of Carroll. Landon weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Randy and Judy Nikkel of Sully and Joyce and the late Andy Steinbach of Carroll. Great-grandparents are Paul and Debbie Higginbotham of...
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Molly Grace
Duane and Dia Rozendaal of Sully are happy to announce the arrival of their new daughter, Molly Grace Rozendaal. She was born Aug. 26, 2014, at 7:44 a.m. weighing in at 7 pounds 8 ounces and measuring 20.25 inches long. She is welcomed home by her four siblings Nick, Austin, Emily, and Gabriel. Proud grandparents...
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Irvin Huyser, 84
Irvin Huyser, 84, of Pella died Aug. 22, 2014. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Second Reformed Church at Pella. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery at Pella with military honors.
Irvin Wayne Huyser, son of William C. and Stella Vander Kamp Huyser, was born Feb. 14, 1930, near Sully. He grew up on...
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John “Sir” Smalldridge
Family and friends are getting together to honor John’s life at the Linden House in Lynnville. Join them Saturday, Sept. 20, at 2-5 p.m. for light refreshments and treasured stories about John –especially those from his former students, fellow teachers, and old schoolmates. The family looks forward to seeing you....
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers- 9/4/14
I finally got home from Utah to five-inch high grass, dead flowers that did not get watered, and some kind of a dead animal behind the house, a mole I think. There was a pleasant odor. I may never leave town again.
I don’t like flying in a huge airplane but had to if I wanted...
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