Rose Mary Schmidt was born June 15, 1937, the oldest of two children born to Earl and Fern Louise (Carter) Boyd. She attended and graduated New Sharon High School in New Sharon with the Class of 1955. Following graduation, Rose Mary Boyd was united in marriage with Sammie Lee Schmidt Oct. 20, 1955. To this...
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Sully’s July 5 celebration theme named, volunteers needed
This is the year to celebrate! Suggested theme is “Reunited for America’s 245th Birthday.” Most are truly thankful to have survived a pandemic year so plan to help organize and participate in a Fourth of July celebration of surviving COVID and observing our country’s 245th birthday in Sully on Monday, July 5. Some of the...
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Sully Christian School graduates four students
From left, Sully Christian School graduates Erika Van Maanen, Renae Van Wyk, Allison Pleima, and Ryan Jansen.
A formative and special chapter of the SCS eighth graders’ lives has come to a close, as the four members of the Class of 2021 completed their final year at the school last week.
From start to finish, the last...
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L-S grads embark on new chapter, new adventure
Years of hard work and commitment by the Class of 2021 at Lynnville-Sully High School culminated with special ceremonies over the weekend. At L-S, 39 seniors received their diplomas during commencement exercises on Saturday evening, May 22.
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Fifteen high-achieving graduates were recognized during commencement services...
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Fifteen high-achieving graduates were recognized during commencement services...
Ken Gross named Citizen of the Year
Ken Gross of Lynnville, a long-time volunteer known for a love for Lynnville-Sully that drives him to go “above and beyond” to improve the school district and lives of students, was recognized as Lynnville-Sully’s 2021 Citizen of the Year.
Gross was recognized and awarded a plaque during commencement exercises for Lynnville-Sully’s Class of 2021 on Saturday,...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen
Beef and tomatoes provide a mouth-watering summer meal solution
Have you ever received a request for assistance with a task? If so, you can probably relate to my experience on one particular Saturday a.m. Phone rings - Kevin: “Need a gate opener at the calf shed in a little bit.” Me: “How long is a little...
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L-S School Board changes mask requirements, honors four retirees at recent meeting
The Lynnville-Sully Board of Education met in a delayed regular session on Tuesday, May 18, in the high school library. President Tammy Vos called the meeting to order with all board members and administration present. Guests included Chad Conover, Beth Conover, Faye Brand, Sara Rybkowski, Lisa Foster, Luke Jansen, Jolee Jansen, Jerry Morningstar, Christine Morningstar,...
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