Monthly Archives: August 2014

L-S Football Preview: Major progress made in speed, strength

L-S Football Preview: Major progress made in speed, strength
The Lynnville-Sully football team is “ALL IN,” according to the boys’ motto this season. They are dedicating their time, energy, and hard work to the fall sport. Practices began Aug. 11. Last year, the Hawks had a hard first half of the season but came back to put together an overall record of 6-5. They placed...
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Hole shot win for Brand and crew in steamy Topeka, KS

Hole shot win for Brand and crew in steamy Topeka, KS
Sporting a new 2015 Camaro body, Team Co-Line/Goalsetter competed last weekend Aug. 22-23 in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division event at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS. On Thursday night, prior to the event, Dale Brand and crew tested their new 2015 Camaro body. “A big thanks to BZ Auto of Sully...
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Free morning fitness classes draw a crowd, will continue this fall

Free morning fitness classes draw a crowd, will continue this fall
Area adults came together to focus on health through group exercise this summer at the Lynnville-Sully Middle School.  Fitness classes, offered and taught by Tashia Ehresman, gave community members a chance to experience the benefits and rewards of exercising in a group setting. Classes were offered in a nine-week session, meeting twice a week for 45...
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‘The years go by, and it’s not easy being old!’

‘The years go by, and it’s not easy being old!’
Twenty-five students from the FOCUS youth group of the Lynnville Friends Church recently dedicated a week of their summer vacation to serving others in and around Clarksdale, MS. Situated about an hour south of Memphis in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Clarksdale is home to the Delta Blues Museum and other attractions. The city is...
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New on staff at SCS

New on staff at SCS
KATIE TOKLE For new kindergarten teacher Miss Katie Tokle, Aug. 19 wasn’t just the first day of school, it was the first day of her teaching career. Though she’s never been a classroom teacher before, Miss Tokle does have experience in teaching others. “I have wanted to be a teacher since the first grade,” she shared. “Over the years,...
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SCS first day of school

SCS first day of school
Sully Christian School’s 101st year of Christian education began on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Thirty-nine students – some excited and a few a little nervous – made their way to the school and started the day with opening chapel. Two new teachers and a new administrator are among the new faces at SCS this year, in addition...
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Area residents at the Iowa State Fair

Local 4-H club members showed at the Iowa State Fair and following are some of the results. Cale Foster and Parker Schnell: Working exhibit-excellent; Marissa Vos: Working exhibit-merit award, home improvement-blue, clothing-red, citizenship-blue; Cheyenne Nikkel: Ranch horse pleasure-red, halter horse-red, photography-blue; Shelby Foster: Clothing event at Iowa State University–participation, visual arts-red; Alexis Hardenbrook: Visual arts–blue; Emma Schnell:...
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