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Sully City Council tables splitting street project

The Sully City Council met in regular session Monday evening, June 9. Members absent were Darin Morvant and Mayor Brent Vander Molen with Mayor Pro Tem Chad Fikse conducting the meeting. Consent agenda approved the May 12 and 19 minutes, payment of claims list, treasurer’s report, and equipment fund summary. No one spoke during the citizen forum. Rise...
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Lynnville Council agrees to crack down on multiple issues

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session at city hall on Monday, June 9, with Lynnville Mayor Kelly Bryan calling the meeting to order and leading the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Councilman Kevin Arment was absent and guest was Faye Brand. Roger Beason motioned and second was by Roy James to approve the May minutes...
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Couple married in 1949 celebrates 65 years together

On a bright sunny day in 1949, at 2:00 in the afternoon, a young couple gathered together to exchange their wedding vows. Sixty-five years later, on June 12, 2014, Dwight and Beverly Thompson will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Dwight and Beverly, currently of New Sharon, met when they were young when Dwight would help his...
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Lynnville Alumni meet, honor 60-year class

On Saturday evening, June 7, 26 people attended the Lynnville High School Alumni Reunion at the Lynnville Friends Church fellowship hall for an evening of good food and shared memories. Garnet Gertsma and Wanda Dunsbergen organized the event. Joyce James gave the invocation followed by a delicious buffet dinner prepared by Brenda Terpstra and Susan...
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Remember When

35 years ago (1979) The Lynnville to Taintor newly- paved road was opened to traffic. Everett Willemsen, U.S. Postal Service employee since 1954, received a 25-year safe driving award from Mildred Lisk, Lynnville Postmaster. The award included a pin and a certificate of recognition. Wedding announcements included Denise Van Der Wilt and Michael Arkema (May 4) and Sandy...
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The most important lesson from dad…

Every year across the nation, the third Sunday in June is Father’s Day – a day for children and adults to recognize and appreciate the support of a father or father figure. Whether he is mowing the lawn, washing the car, making toast, gone to work, or catching some Z’s, every dear old dad is...
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