Monthly Archives: January 2021

The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, Jan. 28, 2021

Life is not going well at this time for me. Most of my time is occupied by running from one doctor to another. Today, what little time I had left over was spent trying to get up and down my drive. I’ve been stuck three times. I’ve written before how terrified I am of going to the...
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Roger Vander Velden, 78

Roger A. Vander Velden, 78, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully late Thursday evening, Jan. 21, 2021, with his wife Betty at his side at his family’s home in Galesburg. A family funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home, Pella. Interment will be made at a later date....
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Tom Sheets, 56

Tom Sheets, 56, of New Sharon, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 2021, at his home in New Sharon. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Community Hope Church in Montezuma. Memorial contributions may be made to Montezuma Shooting Sports, Montezuma Fire Department, or Pella Hospice. Thomas Bernard Sheets, the son of...
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New digital sign welcomes visitors to Hawk country

ASI Signage employees install the new digital sign on Jan. 12.   Lynnville-Sully’s new digital sign is standing tall in front of the high school sharing school-related upcoming events, game times, and important messages, as well as community event reminders, to all passersby following its installation on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The installation culminates months of fundraising and...
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L-S superintendent search narrowed down to eight candidates

  Following a thorough review of application materials, references, and licensure qualifications, the L-S School Board with assistance from search consultants of Grundmeyer Leader Services has identified eight candidates for the Lynnville-Sully superintendent position. The application period resulted in a total pool of 25 qualified candidates. Grundmeyer Leader Services shared the candidate information with the L-S School Board at...
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Band of Brothers bond over good fellowship, good food

The trifecta of good friends, fellowship, and food made for a perfect night for 30 men who attended Band of Brothers’ community event on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Heart of Worship Church in Lynnville. Band of Brothers is a group of men dedicated to serving the Lord and their communities. Their January gathering featured a chili...
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Happy New Year, friends

On Christmas Day, Penelope decided to wake up at 5:30 a.m. ready to start the day. Being her first Christmas, Blake and I were equally excited, but would have preferred to sleep in a little bit more. She thoroughly enjoyed opening presents during all gatherings and, as always, was the life of the party.      It is...
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