40 years ago (1976)
The Sully Fire Department held its monthly meeting. President Ron Vos opened the meeting. Chief Ron Jansen reported all equipment and phones were in good working condition. He also noted the department planned to burn the remains of an old house in Sully. Wayne Zegers reported an extra switch for the siren...
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Fitness Center Fit Tip
By Tashia Ehresman, DTFC Manager
Spring is here! This means adding outdoor activities to your fitness routine. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, or just a driver of motor vehicles, you’re going to be seeing bicyclists on the road very soon. At Diamond Trail Fitness Center, safety is a priority! We’ve gathered a list...
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Easter recipes fresh from the farm
Editor’s Note: The next several weeks will feature guest writers from the community who are filling in as Shelly Rankin is on maternity leave. Thanks, Julie, for filling in this week!
By Julie Van Manen
A couple of months ago, I was able to attend the annual CommonGround Conference held in Washington, D.C., at the Smithsonian Museum...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 3/17/16
Spring break must be happening everywhere. My wife took off for Las Vegas with a group of friends.
The stress all started when we could not find a doctor’s office. She had severe sinus problems. Her head was full of some kind of gunk.
She could not fly until she saw this expert doctor who was going...
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Remember When – 3/10/16
40 years ago (1976)
An ice storm covered the area. The new Sully Bark Park’s new backstop was downed by the ice. Irvin Vander Leest was putting up a downed electrical line when a tree branch fell on the line a second time, taking him down with it, some 12-14 feet. He suffered a severe fracture...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 3/10/16
I’m trying to write this article in about 15 minutes so I can get it to Margaret an hour and a half late because I do no planning for anything. Boss Margaret is steamed at me and rightfully so. I knew some months ago she was ready to get rid of me. My stories were...
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Drastic overhaul of diet stops Brand’s deteriorating health
Editor’s Note: The next several weeks will feature guest writers from the community who are filling in for the kitchen column while Shelly Rankin is on maternity leave. This week’s guest writer is rural Sully resident Dale Brand, owner of Co-Line Welding, Inc., south of Sully. Thanks, Dale, for filling in!
By Dale Brand
When the Hometown...
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