Monthly Archives: June 2022

Hawks send Monte, North Mahaska home early in opening week

Hawks send Monte, North Mahaska home early in opening week
Sophomore Blake Van Wyk successfully puts down a bunt in the Hawks' 10-0 shutout against Montezuma in Lynnville-Sully's home opener.  The Hawks took care of business  in their home opener on Monday, May 23, shutting out the Montezuma Braves, 10-0, in six innings. Junior Conner Maston threw a complete game for the Hawks and tossed a no-hitter,...
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L-S reflects on successful junior high track seasons

L-S reflects on successful junior high track seasons
Having one of the most peculiar years of weather for track and field season, the Lynnville-Sully junior high track teams pushed through the 2022 season despite frigid temperatures and blustery winds followed by scorching heat. Girls Fourteen ladies made up the junior high girls squad. They competed in six meets at Montezuma, Pella Christian, Sigourney, BGM, L-S,...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers (from his book “The Best of DZ”)

Those Fantastic Flying Machines As I watched a program on TV about ultra-light aircraft, I couldn’t help but remember an experience I had several years ago. There’s a man over at Pella who’s been married to my sister for the last four decades. To save him embarrassment, we’ll give him a fictitious name - Stan. We’ll also give...
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Lester Gosselink, 80

Lester Harold Gosselink, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Ver Steegh) Gosselink, was born Mar. 30, 1942 at his home in New Sharon.   At the age of 80 years, on Apr. 13, 2022, Lester passed away in his sleep at Montezuma Specialty Care where he had lived since leaving New Sharon. A graveside service, with...
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R. C. James, 54

Robert Calvin “R.C.” James, 54, of Searsboro, died unexpectedly Wed-nesday, May 25, 2022, at Unity Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, at Grinnell Christian Church. Burial was at Searsboro Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grinnell Christian Church or Searsboro Fire Department and sent in...
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