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Pastor’s Pen 7/9/15

Psalm 25:6-7: “Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O Lord!” There is a TV ad which has people write down past...
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Lynnville Friends Church VBS

It was all about getting out and moving at the Lynnville Friends Church Vacation Bible School during the month of June for area children ages pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Sunday evenings, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, children arrived at the church for G-Force Adventure Time VBS where they explored how to put their faith...
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From the Van Manen grill to yours

By Julie Van Manen Editors note: Julie Van Manen is graciously filling in for Shelly Rankin this week. Look for the return of The Wooden Spoon in a future issue. By the time you read this article, the Fourth of July will be in the past. It is hard to believe that we will have said good-bye...
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Remember When – 7/9/15

35 years ago (1980) Carroll Rohrdanz, Killduff, received recognition for his contributions to 4-H and Iowa youth at the state 4-H conference held at Iowa State University. 1st State Bank in Lynnville held an open house so customers could view the new facilities. The bank was chartered Apr. 13, 1912, when it purchased the assets of the...
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SHARE food deadline July 12

The Sully SHARE Iowa food co-op is more than just a place to purchase food. It is about volunteering within our communities. July’s best value package will help you save up to 50 percent on your groceries. Check www.shareiowa.org for all this month’s food package items and to place your order by July 12, be sure...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 7/9/15

The Fourth of July has once again come and gone. There was a huge crowd in town. I kept an eye on the food stand, the most important part of the celebration for me. The parade had a lot of entries, but hardly had what I’d call a float. In years gone by, there were several floats. I...
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Georgia Grace

Georgia Grace Zimmerman was born Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds 6.7 ounces. Her parents are Derrick and Annette Zimmerman of Sully. Grandparents are Mark and Sarah Scholten of Lynnville and Kevin and Kris Zimmerman of Galesburg. Great-grandparents are: Cora and the late Willem Scholten of Sully; David and Garnet Gertsma of Lynnville;...
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