Monthly Archives: March 2015

Remember When – 3/26/15

35 years ago (1980) William John Zylstra, of rural Kellogg, announced his candidacy for Jasper County Supervisor on the Republican ticket. Terpstra Plbg., Htg., and Electric advertised a 30,000 BTU outdoor central air conditioner by Lennox for $949. Mr. and Mrs. Tunis Blom advertised their auction of machinery and household items as they prepared to move from the...
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Press INKlings: Do you ever wonder why?

I’ve been collecting some “why” questions for awhile and recently someone sent me several so I think I have enough for a column. Why do supermarkets make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions, while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front? Why do people order double...
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Fire Departments’ report given

The Sully Fire Department was called on Wednesday, Mar. 18, at approximately 5 p.m. to a small grass fire out of control at 7456 Hwy. T38S, Lynnville. They were on scene for about 15-20 minutes, assisted by Lynnville Fire Department. Sunday night, Mar. 22, at 9:40 p.m., both departments were called to the same address...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 3/26/15

Many people told me I would be so bored since I don’t work anymore. As of yet, that has not happened. It helps when you do most of your jobs wrong the first time. It takes twice as much time to get it done the second time and sometimes a third time. I wanted to remove some...
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Art and academics celebrated at L-S

Lynnville-Sully students in grades K-12 shared their talents with the community at the annual Art Show and Academic Fair on Monday, Mar. 16. The high school gym was transformed into a colorful art gallery with walls of fantastic artwork inviting parents, friends, and family to marvel at the work of talented artists. The art gallery...
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L-S budget cuts result in three staff reductions

The Lynnville-Sully School Board of Education unanimously approved the staff reductions of Matt Rasmusson – high school principal, Damian Imhoff – K-12 academic inter-ventionist, and Monica Lanser – high school library associate, resulting in $164,137.23 savings to the 2015-16 general budget. Numerous guests, mostly L-S staff, attended the Mar. 16 meeting, but no one requested...
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