Yearly Archives: 2014

L-S netters’ winning streak ends at tourney

L-S netters’ winning streak ends at tourney
After a five-match winning streak, the Hawks suffered two losses over the weekend at a Saturday tournament in New Sharon. Lynnville-Sully came up short against Pella Christian and Sigourney but was able to top Tri-County to end the day with a 1-2 record. The first match was against the towering Pella Christian team, and L-S fell...
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Semi-final appearance for Brand in Texas

The Co-Line/Goalsetter-sponsored NHRA Alcohol Funny Car competed in the 29th Annual AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals in Dallas, TX, Sept. 19-21. Dale Brand and crew qualified eighth out of 21 cars with a 5.668-second quarter-mile pass at 259.61 mph. In the first round on Saturday night, Brand faced fellow Iowan Chris Foster of Davenport. With an...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/25/14

The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 9/25/14
Okay. Because I still suffer from acute momnesia – or maybe it’s more like chronic momnesia – yeah, that’s more like it. It just lingers, doesn’t it? Anyway, I forgot to do laundry all week so it piled up. And piled up. And PILED up. I’m happy to report that as of Monday, Sept. 22,...
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Remember When 9-25-14

35 years ago (1979) Lynnville-Sully homecoming queen candidates were Marsha Arthur, Kathy Ball, Lorie Brand, Chris Clark, Sharla Harthoorn, and Lori Sward. Lori Sward was crowned queen by her escort, Kerry Bryan. Lynnville-Sully FFA Sweetheart was Marlene Van Wyk. Other candidates were Bonita Brand, Kathy Ball, Lorie Brand, Sharla Harthoorn, and Ruth Van Wyk. Kendall Jansen was...
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Chickens outnumber people in the world

September is almost over but it’s not too late to mention that September is National Chicken Month. Roasted, pan-fried, grilled, in a soup, or rolled into enchiladas — the options are endless. You could eat chicken all month and never have it the same way twice. Personally, I have an aversion to live chickens as...
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Denny Zylstra Benefit October 4

Plan on attending a Soup Supper on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 5-8 p.m. in the Lynnville Bank Basement (an elevator is available). Soups, relishes, desserts, and drinks will be served for a freewill donation. Please make checks payable to Denny Zylstra Benefit. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation,...
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