Monthly Archives: July 2021

Hundreds gather in Sully to celebrate our nation’s freedom

Hundreds gather in Sully to celebrate our nation’s freedom
Sully’s Fourth of July celebration was back in full force with full participation this year, and drew a large crowd over the three-day extended holiday weekend, July 3-5. This year’s theme was “Reunited for America’s 245th Birthday,” and those who flocked to the small town of Sully had a great time reuniting with family and...
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26th Annual Sully Freedom Fun Run draws over 400 participants

26th Annual Sully Freedom Fun Run draws over 400 participants
Just like freedom and fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July, the Annual Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk has become a staple event in Sully’s patriotic celebration. On Monday morning, July 5, hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels flocked to Sully for the one-mile, 5K, or free kids races kicking...
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‘It made a man out of me,’ Mel Goodyk, U.S Air Force, 1967-75

‘It made a man out of me,’ Mel Goodyk, U.S Air Force, 1967-75
Goodyk grateful for years as Air Force crew chief By LeAnn Hjelmeland Fifty-four years ago, Melvin (Mel) Goodyk was 18 years old and fresh out of high school. He made the decision to enlist in the U.S. Air Force and would end up serving our country for eight years. It’s a time he looks back on fondly...
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Hawks win at Principal Park, finish second in the SICL

Hawks win at Principal Park, finish second in the SICL
The last week of the regular season started on a high note for the Hawks with a win at Principal Park. Later in the week, they suffered a disappointing loss, which knocked them out of contention for the SICL Conference title. They bounced back and are now focused on playing well and advancing. Southeast Warren at...
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Last conference win secures share of SICL title for Hawk softball

Last conference win secures share of SICL title for Hawk softball

Going into the final week of play before the postseason regional tournament, the Hawks dominated the competition to end their SICL play in the regular season. Their final regular season win against Montezuma ensured the Hawks a share of the SICL title.

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Smoking the BCLUW Comets with their impressive offense...

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An Apple a Day

An Apple a Day
By Deb Johnson I enjoy looking at the National Day Calendar, seeing what kinds of things people “celebrate” on various days of the year. One thing I’ve noticed is how many national days are dedicated in some form to apples. And why not? Apples are such a popular fruit! According to the University of Illinois Extension...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, July 8, 2021

  Not much exciting happening lately. It’s hotter than heck, but everyone is aware of that. There are daughters and granddaughters and their animals still living with me. In fact, we gained a cat. There are now four cats and a dog. I wrote before about the kitten they found that was injured, and they had the vet...
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