Happy October! How can it be only 13 more Thursdays in the year 2015? I’m probably one of a very few people who know that because every week on the front page of this newspaper and in the mailing report for the post office, I have to list which week of the year each issue...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 10/1/15
Summer is once again coming to a close. I hate it. I hate winter, the cold, the ice, and the snow. I’ve been wearing a tank top and shorts since April (not the same ones, of course).
The air conditioner will shudder to a stop. Before long, furnaces will be starting.
Every week, we have to pile...
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Farewell Angelina concert in Sully Sunday afternoon
The new female country group Farewell Angelina will be in concert from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, in Sully Central Park. The price of admission to the “Goodbye Heartbreak” Concert is only your attendance to honor those who have paid, and are still paying, the price of our freedom. A freewill offering will be...
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Sully Fire Department reports fire call
At 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Sully Fire Department was called to a combine fire a half mile east of Co-Line Welding. The combine belonged to Wehrle farms. The fire was extinguished, and the combine was still operational thanks to the quick detection and use of fire extinguishers by the farmers....
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I-80 accident involves truck driving in reverse
Tuesday, Sept. 28, at approximately 1:21 p.m., Jasper County Deputies responded to a report of a semi tractor trailer driving in reverse near the 173 mile marker of Interstate 80. Prior to their arrival, additional callers reported the semi had collided with another vehicle and the driver of the semi appeared to have a medical...
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Community rides Hawk pride high during homecoming week
There’s no place like a Lynnville-Sully homecoming! Playing off the classic “Wizard of Oz” the L-S Student Council kicked off a week-long school spirit celebration for L-S Homecoming 2015 held Sept. 21-26. L-S students, staff, and proud supporters hopped on the theme of “Follow the Yellow and Blue Brick Road to Victory” and enjoyed a...
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SCS Hostess Supper raises over $17,000
Over 250 Christian education supporters gathered for great food, great fellowship, and a great time of giving at the annual Sully Christian School Hostess Supper held in the school’s gym on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Guests were greeted and enjoyed a hot chocolate bar upon arrival before Kevin Veenstra, SCS School Board President, invited guests to locate...
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