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Triumph over tragedy: Quadriplegic inspires SCS students

Triumph over tragedy: Quadriplegic inspires SCS students
A visit from quadraplegic Joel Vander Molen of Pella left a powerful impression on students in grades three through six on Friday, Oct. 10. A car accident left Joel Vander Molen paralyzed from the neck down when he was a young child. Despite this, Vander Molen has led an amazing life and was an incredible...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 10/16/14

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 10/16/14
Oh, well, good morning to you! Or afternoon? Evening? I’m not sure what time of day you read the paper, so hola! That wasn’t right either. You know what I mean. Do you all remember the See and Say toys? Charlie got one for her birthday, and I’m pretty sure the toy originated from a possibly...
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Kindergartners take nature adventure at Jacob Krumm

Kindergartners take nature adventure at Jacob Krumm
There may have been a chill in the air on Monday, Oct. 6, but excitement and anticipation of 29 kindergartners was contagious and warmed up everyone who went on the Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve annual field trip. The 450-acre park and nature preserve is home to prairies, savanna, woodlands, a 25-acre lake, a marsh, ponds, and...
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Remember When – 10/16/14

35 years ago (1979) Iowa Congressman Chuck Grassley formally declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. The Sully Christian girls softball team went undefeated with a record of 4-0. Team members included Julie Dunsbergen, Jean Rozendaal, Trisha Hackert, Darla Van Wyk, Kim Verhey, Myrna Van Kooten, Linda Sjaardema, Lynn Van Soelen, Sandy Schuring, Beth Geels, DeeDee Blom,...
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Oblivious describes some things

Okay, I have the message. Most people in the area really like the fall season because they have told me so since my Oct. 2 column. They especially like it because it is harvest season, and fall finds them in the fields culminating their year’s work. It finds them getting their questions answered: “I wonder...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 10/16/14

I had another exciting week. It started on Monday. My wife still works, and I don’t. On the days she does go to work, she can be a little grumpy. I always have the coffee ready and the newspaper lying on the table. This particular morning, I went out and picked up the newspaper and started...
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Nolan Scott

Scott and Lia Von Busch of Ankeny are the parents of their second son, Nolan Scott, born Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. He has a brother, Luke (3). Grandparents are Dennis and Nancy Van Genderen of Sully, Marilyn Harter of Pella, and Rod and Jodi Von Busch of Lexington, KY....
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