Many people are familiar with the “gingerbread house” at Christmas time, however there are some delicious gingerbread “bread,” cake, bars, biscuit, and cookie recipes perfect to be made any time of the year. Each year on June 5, gingerbread lovers across the nation celebrate National Gingerbread Day, a day that was created to bring attention...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers -6/4/15
I haven’t learned much in life. I could have quit school after the third grade. I could write my name and do simple arithmetic. I haven’t learned a thing since except keep your mouth shut and stand in the back row.
I have embarrassed myself and made myself look stupid so many times!
I went to a...
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Holterhaus joins Hometown Press as summer intern
My name is Jessica Holterhaus and I am the summer intern this year at the Hometown Press. I am a recent graduate of Pella Community High School. My parents are John and Angie Holterhaus, and I have two siblings – Donovan, who is a high school sophomore, and Emily, who is an eighth grader. I...
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Tre Bakker
Joel and Liz Harthoorn of Sully announce the birth of their baby boy, Tre Bakker Harthoorn, born June 1, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Tre is welcomed home by brothers, Joah and Major, age 1.
Grandparents are Kurt and Arloa Harthoorn of Sully and Rick and...
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John Benjamin
John Benjamin Van Haaften was born May 27, 2015. He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. His parents are Ben and Jeana Van Haaften of Sully. His big sister is Payten, age 4. Grandparents are Ed and Judy Van Kooten of Sully, Larry and Sheryl Hanthorn of Pella, and the late...
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Sally Vander Leest, 63
Sally Vander Leest, 63, of Spirit Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at a hospital in Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
Visitation will be Friday, June 5, from 3-7 p.m. with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at the Turner-Jenness Funeral Home, 1302 Hill Ave., Spirit Lake, IA 51360.
Funeral service will be Saturday, June 6, at 10:30...
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Lucille Watson, 102
Lucille Watson, 102, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015, at her home in Montezuma. Funeral services were held May 30 at the Searsboro Community Church. Burial was in the West Liberty Cemetery east of Montezuma. Memorial contributions may be made to the Searsboro Community Church or Hospice of...
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