Years and Years Ago

September 27, 2012

20 Years Ago
Tracey Thompson was chosen as Russell High School's homecoming queen.  Freshman attendant was Trace Peterson; sophomore attendant was Heather Hermann; junior attendant was Kelly Elmore and senior attendant was Desiree Sibert.

Sibert Family Reunion

They met at the Russell Community Building for a basket dinner at noon.  Those present were Richard and Shirley Sibert, Faith Sibert and Melissa Dixon, Sara, Davidson and Hope Sibert, Donna and Paige Hundley all from Russell.  Out of town guests were Larry and Pat Etter, Newton; Liz Pelock and Jim Marconi, Newton; Jeff Pelock, Olivia Pelock, Newton; John and Gayla Sibert, Polk City; Gelene Sibert, Chariton; Bob and Barb Chase, Boone.

Russell's Wayside Garden Club

The Wayside Garden Club met September 4 with lunch at "Get Mugged" in Chariton.

Members present were Martha Allen, Jackie Andrews, Betty Cross, Ellen Hawkins, Pat Lindeman and guest Carrie Brown.

Discussion dwelled on the lack of fruit due to the spring freeze and the drought effect on lawn, garden and flowers this season.

The October 2nd meeting will be at the home of Martha Allen.

Mary Sandy's Twin Great-Grandchildren

Each of Mary Sandy's three sons has twin grandchildren.  Pictured are Bill Sandy kneeling beside his twin granddaughters, Isabella and Gabriella, held by great grandmother, Mary Sandy.  Their parents are Brock and Erin Sandy of Holdrege, Nebraska.  Standing is Jim Sandy behind his grandchildren, Jimmy and Vegas.  Their parents are Josy and Jason Stapleton of Corydon.  Lee Sandy is standing behind his grandsons, Chase and Taylor.  Their parents are Brett and Maria Sandy of West Des Moines.