Each state’s part leading up to the November election is bringing us closer to only a Democratic and a Republican candidate for president of our country. What if you were the U.S. President? I’d dare to bet most of you are thinking, “No way would I ever do that.” It’s a huge job. Have you...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 2/18/16
I’ve been out in California for a few days and am really enjoying the weather out here, 70 to 80 degrees and sunny every day so far.
Unfortunately, I have to go home in a few days and face the music with every other poor Midwesterner.
This air trip was very eventful.
I hate airports. I get extremely...
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Rowyn Kay
Cole and Shelly Vos of Sully welcomed a baby girl, Rowyn Kay, into their family on Feb. 10, 2016, at 7:40 a.m. She weighed in at 9 pounds and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by big brother Bentlee, age 5, and big sister Paisley, age 3-1/2. Grandparents are Steve and Rita Vos...
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Alyza Jane
Alex and Jentri Van Wyngarden of Pella are the parents of a daughter, Alyza Jane, born Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces. Her sister is Ada (age 3-1/2), and her brother is Aaron (age 2). Grandparents are Warren and Bonnie Van Wyngarden of Peoria and Jud and Pam Vos of Sully....
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Harvey Lyle
Harvey Lyle was born on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, to Jon and Shelly Rankin of Reasnor. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and measured 21.5 inches long. His sister is Charlotte “Charlie,” age 2. Grandparents are Kathy and Dennis DeJong of Oskaloosa and Melvin and Shirley Van Genderen of Sully. Great-grandparents are Cora Scholten and...
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Rev. Paul Bakker, 86
The Rev. Paul Bakker, 86, of Orange City and former pastor of Sully Christian Reformed Church, passed away Feb. 5, 2016, at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, AZ. A funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 13, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Orange City. The Revs. John Klompien and Alvin Kuiper officiated. Interment was...
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Gertie Verwers, 93
Gertie Verwers, 93, of Newton, died Feb. 13, 2016. A time of remembrance and services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Newton First Assembly of God, with burial at the Newton Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Gertie’s name with her family or to the...
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