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Hackert awarded National American FFA Degree

Hackert awarded National American FFA Degree
Daphne Hackert, daughter of Steve and Diane Hackert of rural Sully, was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 92nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. Each recipient of the American FFA Degree received a...
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December 8 is National Brownie Day

December 8 is National Brownie Day
Since my last recipe column appeared in this space a month ago, after whining about life without a stove after moving into a new home, I made the command decision to move two tasks to the top of my incredibly long to-do list. These important items were: 1) Unpack and put together the electric skillet that...
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L-S boys gear up for season with win over GMG at jamboree

L-S boys gear up for season with win over GMG at jamboree
In preparation for their first game of the season this week, the Lynnville-Sully varsity basketball team took part in the Montezuma Jamboree on Black Friday, Nov. 29. The Hawks played a half game (two quarters) against Green Mountain-Garwin and came out on top, 33-25, in the unofficial competition. "It is always fun to get on the...
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Scrimmage at PC provides opportunity for learning for L-S varsity girls

Though the Lynnville-Sully girls basketball team already started the 2019 season, the Hawks had the opportunity to play in an unofficial  scrimmage on Saturday, Nov. 30. The L-S girls scrimmaged Pella Christian on the Eagles’ home court, and no stats or scores were kept, per IGHSAU rules. L-S Assistant Coach Jeff Corbett filled in for L-S...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Dec. 5, 2019

I did not have many employers during my working years, but managed to annoy all of them. I don’t think I annoyed anyone more than my present employer at the Hometown Press. Hard as I try, I can’t seem to get on her good side. It all started a few years ago when I volunteered to paint...
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Wayne Zegers, 82

Wayne Carroll Zegers, a lifetime resident of Sully, went home to his Lord Jesus Christ on Nov. 24, 2019. Following interment at Sully Cemetery, a funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, at The Gathering Place at Sully First Reformed Church. Memorials have been designated for Willowbrook Adult Day Care Center...
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Lawrence Vander Molen, 86

Funeral services for Lawrence Vander Molen, 86, of Pella, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Second Christian Reformed Church in Pella, followed by interment in Black Oak Cemetery near Pella. Memorial contributions are preferred for CHAMP Camp, a five-day camp for children requiring breathing assistance at which some of Lawrence’s...
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