Yearly Archives: 2016

Many Treasures offers something for everyone

Many Treasures offers something for everyone
By Stefanie Van Wyk It is often said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. This statement definitely rings true in the “junking” or “picking” business. Jeff and Shelley Vander Molen of Sully are the owners of Many Treasures, a business specializing in home liquidations and estate buying services. While they’ve been buying and selling...
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Press INKlings: Ramblings of an Old Mind

Thanks to the sender of this little story, "Ramblings of an Old Mind." I'm sure many of you can relate to some or all of it: I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones that everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can't afford one. So I'm wearing...
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Velma Sparks, 94

Velma Sparks, 94, of Montezuma passed away peace-fully Saturday mor-ning, July 23, 2016, at Montezuma Spe-cialty Care. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 27, at Lynnville Friends Church. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lynnville Historical Society or Montezuma Specialty Care. Velma Irene Sparks,...
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Lois Imogene Sevenbergen, 89

Lois Imogene Sevenbergen, 89, of Newton died Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Newton Healthcare. A memorial service was held July 25 at Foursquare Church in Newton. Memorials to the church may be left at the church or Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Lois, the daughter of Louie and Ada (Yates) Dickens, was born Apr. 7,...
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Larry A. Renaud

Larry A. Renaud, 71, of Sully, passed away Sunday evening, July 17, 2016, at Pella Regional Health Center. Funeral services were July 21 at Third Reformed Church, Pella, with the Rev. Kevin Korver officiating and Todd Renaud remembering. Pallbearers were Greg McCulla, Vic Morris, Dwayne Ramer, Ken VanDer Pol, Donald Vander Wilt, and Steve Vos....
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L-S, SCS set school registration dates

The first day of the 2016-17 school year for Lynnville-Sully School and Sully Christian School is right around the corner, and it’s time to think about getting into the back-to-school groove. Lynnville-Sully will hold school registration Aug. 8 and 9 from 1-4 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. in the high school library. Newsletters have been sent to...
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Thefts reported, information needed

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office reports overnight thefts and vandalism in the area since July 21 and asks for the public to call a deputy or detective at 641-792-5912 with any information, license plate numbers, or suspicious activity especially after 9 p.m. The cash register was taken at Sully Community Locker between 9 p.m. on...
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