The L-S basketball boys knew Friday’s game against Montezuma was going to be a close one. The Hawks, ranked No. 4 in the 1A preseason poll, had the home advantage over the Braves, who were ranked No. 5 in that same poll. In the end, the Hawks couldn’t recover from a first-half lead by Montezuma,...
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L-S girls upset 2A-ranked Montezuma
Both the L-S and Montezuma girls basketball teams came into Friday night undefeated in conference play. On top of that, the Bravettes were ranked No. 13 in Class 2A. This led to a highly anticipated matchup in which the winner would have early control over the west side of the SICL.
After a slow start to...
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From the kitchen: Paula Nikkel
“Life doesn’t begin until the coffee is started,” said Paula Nikkel, this week’s featured cook. With this motto, it’s no surprise that Paula’s favorite kitchen appliance is her coffee pot.
Paula and husband Terry live on an acreage northwest of Sully. Paula is the daughter of Bob and Linda Kading of Carlisle, and Terry is the...
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Press INKlings: He’s making a list, chicken, and rice
Carols were first sung in Europe thousands of years ago, but these were not Christmas carols. They were pagan songs, sung at the Winter Solstice celebrations as people danced around stone circles. (The word carol originally meant to dance to something.) The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, usually taking place around...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 12/15/16
Christmas is here again. When you are as ancient as me, it comes around a little faster each year.
It sure is more elaborate than it used to be. My poor mother was ultra-conservative, and she had to be.
I might have mentioned her tree buying before. She would wait until Rayford Meredith had one tree left...
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Charity Dawn
Trevor and Janae Vander Wilt of Sully are the parents of a daughter, Charity Dawn, born Dec. 12, 2016. She weighed 6 pounds 13.5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Her siblings are Tyke (11), Sadie (7), Gunnar (4), and Deacon (3).
Grandparents are Gary and Dee Vander Wilt and Jud and Pam Vos, all of...
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Hazel Joanna
Hazel Joanna was born to Brian and Becky Ochsner of rural Pella on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. She weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces. Her brothers are Ezra (9), Elliot (7), Zachary (6), and Harrison (2).
Grandparents are Barb and Lauren Ochsner of Maurice and Steve and Janet Boender of Oskaloosa.
Great-grandparents are Harry and Elizabeth Boender of...
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