Monthly Archives: June 2021

Community service comes natural for Sully’s Fourth of July parade marshals

Shane and Tashia Ehresman, Sully’s Fourth of July parade marshals, have been serving the Lynnville-Sully Community School District and community since 2010.   Lynnville-Sully Community School District’s outgoing superintendent, Shane Ehresman, and his wife Tashia will serve as Sully’s Fourth of July parade marshals during the annual festivities on Monday, July 5. The Ehresmans’ reach far exceeds school...
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Bokhoven crowned Jasper County Fair Princess

  Miss United States Agriculture representatives and Jasper County Fair Queen contestants, left to right: 2021 Miss United States Agriculture Katelyn Folkmann, Ellie Dunsbergen, Princess Dakotah Bokhoven, Queen Kelcie Steenhoek, Eleigh Davis, and 2021 National People’s Choice Miss United States Agriculture Mackenzie Cupples.   Dakotah Bokhoven, 17-year-old daughter of Cassie Elscott of Sully and Jeff Bokhoven of Pella,...
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Vern Hartgers crafts his final and 15,000th wooden car

Vern and Marge Hartgers, on the left, share a laugh with Lynnville’s Heart of Worship Pastor Tom Pool during the June 20 church service. Hartgers was presented with the 15,000th car he created in a commemorative display. Vern Hartgers’ colorful wooden cars, made in his garage workshop in Sully, have brought delight to nearly 15,000 children across...
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A Slice of Home by Simone Bates

Red, white, and chew!

                July is a fun month in our home. It is full of celebrations, from my birthday to our anniversary (a date we share with Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, and our friends Jennifer and Justin O’Halloran). And...
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L-S rallies after weekend losses, beats BGM

Elizabeth Squires is up to bat for the Hawks on senior night against HLV. Catching more wins in the SICL Conference and facing two disappointing losses in their weekend tournament, the Lynnville-Sully softball team continues to fight as they quickly approach the post-season tournament. HLV Losing an opportunity to compete on Tuesday, June 22, against PCM due to...
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Hawk baseball takes down SICL rivals

Carter Dunsbergen slides safely back into first base after a failed NM pick-off move. He served as Conner Maston's courtesy runner and scored a run for the Hawks. Although the Hawks suffered a disappointing loss in their last regular-season game played at home, it was still a good week for L-S, who is currently sitting...
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