Monthly Archives: November 2020

Voters turn out in record numbers on Election Day

Voters turn out in record numbers on Election Day
In what was one of the most expensive and divisive elections in modern political history, eligible voters turned out in record numbers across the country on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Over 161 million Americans cast votes in federal, state, and local elections across the country for a voter turnout rate of nearly 67%, which is the...
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Serving U.S.: Ed Hoksbergen, U.S. Army Aidman

Serving U.S.: Ed Hoksbergen, U.S. Army Aidman
Photo: Ed Hoksbergen served in the U.S. Army from February 1954 through January 1956. At age 20, Edward (Ed) Hoksbergen was engaged to be married and had hopes of getting started with farming on his own. However, those plans for his life got put on hold for two years as Hoksbergen instead dedicated himself to serving...
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National Homemade Bread Day, Nov. 17, 2020

National Homemade Bread Day, Nov. 17, 2020
By Deb Johnson Before we talk about this coming Tuesday, you might recall that another Friday the 13th is just around the corner. Have you ever walked down the street with someone and come upon an obstacle like a light pole and had to step away from your walking partner, perhaps unclasping hands for a brief...
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Sewer concerns still plague Lynnville City Council, rates set to increase

The Lynnville City Council met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 9, at city hall with all council members present including Bev Van Maanen, Kevin Arment, Terry Fraker, Mark Newberg, and Hugh Carney. Mayor Roy James called the meeting to order. City clerk Bev Arthur, city maintenance director Nick Arthur, and guests Faye Brand, Mark...
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Sully Council approves sewer system improvement project completion

Sully City Council met in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. Present were mayor Gordon Yarrington, city clerk Barbra Maasdam, councilmembers Jeff Burkett, Josh Foster, Wes Van Wyk, Teryl Ver Ploeg, and Jon Van Wyk, guest Margaret Vander Weerdt, and via Zoom Tim Hudson and Cathryn Dunsbergen. Consent agenda approved Oct. 12 meeting...
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L-S School Board approves full-time superintendent search

The Lynnville-Sully School Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, in the middle school gym. President Tammy Vos called the meeting to order with fellow board members present: Jer Schnell, Gerry Van Dyke, Amanda Jones, and Dave Foster. Administrators Shane Ehresman, Aaron Shipley, and Teri Bowlin and board secretary Karla De Cook...
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L-S fall sports teams reflect on seasons at end-of-year gatherings

L-S fall sports teams reflect on seasons at end-of-year gatherings
Senior Payton Van Wyk fist bumps with Head Coach Mike Parkinson while receiving a trophy for being voted by his teammates as one of the four captains for the 2020 season.   Lynnville-Sully’s fall sports are in the books. But before Hawk student-athletes move on to the next season, each of the three fall teams held end-of-year...
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