Monthly Archives: July 2015

Anna Paulena Van Wyk, 91

Funeral services for Anna Paulena "A.P." Van Wyk, 91, of Pella and formerly of Sully, were held Monday, July 13, 2015, at Sully Christian Reformed Church. She was surrounded by her family when she passed from this life on Thursday, July 9. She was born Oct. 14, 1923, at her home north of Sully, to Arie...
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Two resignations accepted at Sully Christian School

The Sully Christian School Board is looking to fill the positions of school administrator and kindergarten teacher for the upcoming school year following two resignations. SCS Board President Kevin Veenstra said in a letter to SCS Society members, “The board is working very hard to come up with a plan as we quickly move into...
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Disintegrating walls drive need for $32,000 repair

An historic Lynnville landmark – the Wagaman Mill, built in 1846 – is facing big renovations and costs in order to maintain its status as the town’s main historical preservation site. Part of the original 1940s sandstone basement walls are being replaced after sagging floors were dis-covered. Those sagging floors were the result of a...
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Results from the Sully Fourth of July

Results of the Sully Fourth of July 2015 parade judging: Bicycles 1.Sawyer Osborn and Blaire Tanke. 2. Breah Lowry. 3. Hayden Lowry Large Floats  1. Diamond Trail Children's Center "All Stars"-The float is filled with DTCC families and future L-S "All Stars," pulled by a CA Allis Chalmers owned by Rod...
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Lessons learned from a 6,355-mile journey to the Northwest

  Over 100 hours in the car, more than 2,000 pictures taken, and 6,355 miles traveled – it all added up to one epic road trip for my husband Clayton and me last month. We learned a few things along the way that just might be helpful for those considering a road trip vacation of their...
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Hot air balloon ride on a Friday evening

Friday evening, July 3, was a perfect night for hot air ballooning. A hot air balloon took flight from the parking lot at Lynnville-Sully School. The flight was planned for the 50th wedding anniversary of Larry and Lynda Renaud of Sully, whose children and their spouses were the first to fly. The balloon was caught in Wayne...
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Co-Line employees log hundreds of volunteer hours in June

Co-Line Welding, Inc., located five miles south of Sully, is pleased to recognize the giving hearts of its employees. The company’s Wellness Program initiatives in June included Co-Line employees being encouraged to log the time they spend volunteering for causes important to them. Employees noted the number of hours spent in a volunteer capacity as well...
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