Monthly Archives: April 2016

After two-weeks off, L-S girls back in action at PC, home

After two-weeks off, L-S girls back in action at PC, home
Due to weather cancellations, the Lynnville-Sully girls went without competitions for two weeks, finally breaking the streak with the Pella Christian Invitational on Tuesday, Apr. 12. The Hawks placed seventh as a team with 48 points out of the eight teams at the meet, and Pella High won the meet. “We showed some rust, especially early...
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SIERA visits MarKar Farms Saturday

SIERA visits MarKar Farms Saturday
Twelve members of the Southeast Iowa English Riding Association (SIERA) visited MarKar Farms one mile south of Sully on Saturday morning, Apr. 16. SIERA is an educational and support group of 22 members for people (mostly women) who have horses, formerly had horses, or who are just interested in horses. Most of the members show...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 4/21/16

Well, it’s been about two weeks since I’ve returned to work. Turns out, TV never changes. I’ve been on a TV rant before, but why are we still naming storms and systems? Since when did we become such delicate flowers and have to name every mood swing Mother Nature has? Leave the poor woman alone....
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Hawk boys secure second at PC, home meets

Hawk boys secure second at PC, home meets
After not competing since Mar. 31, the L-S boys were anxious to see some competition at Pella Christian on Tuesday, Apr. 12. The Hawks had strong performances against larger schools and finished the night in second with 129 points behind Pella High’s 158. “The weather finally cooperated, and we ran really well,” said L-S Boys Coach...
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L-S Board approves contracts, resignations, new bus lease, graduate list

President Tim Dunsbergen called to order the regular meeting of the Lynnville-Sully School Board Apr. 18 after a public hearing. Guests included Beth Steenhoek, Jill Philby, Sara Rowe, Faye Brand, and Rita Maston. Board member Steph Young joined the meeting later in the evening. The agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of the Mar....
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Heart of Worship retreat draws biggest crowd yet

Heart of Worship retreat draws biggest crowd yet
In this hectic world, it’s no secret women often bear the burden of a lot of stress. They wear many hats as working wives, mothers, and grandmothers. That’s why the Women’s Spring Retreat at Lynnville Heart of Worship this past Saturday was designed to encourage women in all stages of life. The event was a...
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Pastor’s Pen: Cast Your Burdens

By Jerry Morningstar, Sully Community Church pastor Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be greatly shaken.” Many of you have been to the Omaha zoo. It’s a fairly large zoo and covers quite a bit of land. However, there is a ski...
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