Monthly Archives: August 2020

Back-to-school nights ahead for Sully Christian School, Lynnville-Sully students

Back-to-school nights ahead for Sully Christian School, Lynnville-Sully students
Sully Christian School and the Lynnville-Sully Community School District are looking forward to welcoming students and staff back to the classroom for the 2020-21 school year. Both of the schools’ Return to Learn Plans include onsite instruction five days a week, following the traditional school calendars. With the start of the school year right around...
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Local youth recovering from bicycle-garbage truck accident in Sully

Local youth recovering from bicycle-garbage truck accident in Sully
Aubrey Van Wyk flashes a smile for her uncle, Lucas Smith, after returning home from the hospital following her accident. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9:29 a.m., Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an accident in Sully involving a child on a bicycle and a garbage truck. According to Chief Deputy Duane Rosendaal's report, Cameron Eugene Nelson,...
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Van Haaftens blessed by fundraisers in midst of cancer battle

Van Haaftens blessed by fundraisers in midst of cancer battle
The Van Haaften family, from left, Emmalea, Barry, Addison, Kelsie, and Everlea. ­               Barry Van Haaften of Sully and his family have felt an outpouring of love and support this summer as he battles leukemia a second time. Two July fundraisers, in particular, showed the Lynnville-Sully community’s deep desire to support the family financially. The first fundraiser...
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Serving U.S., Heather Fuchs, U.S. Army Reserve

Serving U.S., Heather Fuchs, U.S. Army Reserve
If you frequent the Sully Locker & Market, no doubt you’ll recognize Heather Fuchs (pronounced fox), one of the staff members who will help you with your meat and grocery purchases! Fuchs lives just north of Sully with her husband Josh and five children, where they’ve been since 2008. But also standing behind the counter...
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Water woes continue for Lynnville City Council

The Lynnville City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in a delayed monthly meeting due to power outage earlier in the week. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order with council-members Bev Van Maanen, Hugh Carney, and Mark Newberg present as well as city clerk Bev Arthur, maintenance director Josh DeWitt, and guest...
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