Yearly Archives: 2016

Drastic overhaul of diet stops Brand’s deteriorating health

Drastic overhaul of diet stops Brand’s deteriorating health
Editor’s Note: The next several weeks will feature guest writers from the community who are filling in for the kitchen column while Shelly Rankin is on maternity leave. This week’s guest writer is rural Sully resident Dale Brand, owner of Co-Line Welding, Inc., south of Sully. Thanks, Dale, for filling in! By Dale Brand When the Hometown...
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Remember When – 3/3/16

40 years ago (1976) In the “Remember When” column: The Lynnville-Sully High School junior class produced “The Cannibal Queen.” The cast included Margaret Renaud, Mary Sparks, Linda Willemsen, Mike Shutts, Doug White, and Craig Weideman. The first deep well and water tower were built in Sully in 1912. The first girls to climb the water tower...
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Happy National Anthem Day today

Eighty-five years ago on Mar. 3, 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem of the United States of America. It was written by Francis Scott Key. National Anthem Day celebrates this song and the rich history behind its creation. Celebrate today by proudly flying the flag or listen to and sing “The Star-Spangled...
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Two new board members elected at fitness center

It is the 10th anniversary of Diamond Trail Fitness Center. With a 15 percent vote at the annual meeting on Feb. 24, the new DTFC Board nominees were elected to serve three-year terms. New board members Shawn Jansen and Mary Vander Leest are replacing Cheryl Septer and previous board president Nicholas DePenning. Following a recap...
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Carsten James

Carsten James Angove was born Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, in Pella. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches long. His parents are Amber Vander Hart and Jacob Angove of Knoxville. Among grandparents are Troy and Courtney (Young) Angove of Knoxville. Among great-grandparents are Ron and Julie Dunsbergen of Sully and Arvin and Linda Angove...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 3/3/16

Spring is not too far away. I love it with the flowers and green grass, which my children tell me I’m anal about taking care of. The thing I like most about spring is getting out the motorcycle. I’ve heard there are nuts out there who ride in 20- and 30-degree weather all winter. I rode the...
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From the Desk of Shane Ehresman: Did you know?

“Did you know?” is back, better than ever, with new information about the Lynnville-Sully School District. The purpose of the article is to share interesting information about the district. You have my permission to use the following facts and figures to impress family and friends. Did you know the boys basketball team won the SICL Conference...
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