Yearly Archives: 2014

Vernon W. Van Wyk, 75

Funeral services for Vernon W. Van Wyk, 75, of Grinnell and formerly of Sully, were held Jan. 7, 2014, at Sully First Reformed Church. Interment was in Sully Cemetery. He passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, at Grinnell Health Care Center. Memorials have been designated for the Sully First Reformed Church Legacy Project. Vernon Wayne Van...
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Deep freeze: Historic cold spell slams the state

Mother Nature kicked off 2014 with a bone-chilling arctic blast that left the area in a deep freeze. The coldest temperatures in nearly two decades created life-threatening conditions with wind chills reaching -40 to -50 below zero. The dangerous cold created havoc for area livestock farmers, buisnesses in the transportation industry, and many more who...
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Inspirations: New look and location, same loving care

Since 2007, Inspirations Childcare and Preschool has been serving area families and children by providing exceptional care and educational opportunities within the building of Sully Christian School. The childcare center operated out of three rooms in the school and utilized every nook and cranny for the children as well as for storage and meal preparation....
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From the Desk of Shane Ehresman

By Lynnville-Sully Superintendent Shane Ehresman Pick One Role and Stick to It! Do you attend Lynnville-Sully athletic activities? Do you sit next to a Lynnville-Sully spectator who may question a coaching deci-sion/call/athlete playing time? Do you observe a Lynnville-Sully adult feeling worse than the athlete after a bad play or game? Do you see a Lynnville-Sully fan...
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The DeeZee Spirit – Jan. 2

I went to the Jingle Bell Rock Christmas event in Sully a couple of weeks ago. The parade was a little short but had some very nice entrants. When I started to go through the businesses, I started at the First State Bank. I followed a large group of children in the door. Most of them...
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