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High participation in fourth annual Par 3 Partee

Forty-four participants tried their hand at the fourth annual Par 3 Partee, held last Sunday, June 25, at the Diamond Trail Golf Club in Lynnville. Although the windy and dry conditions made for some challenging golf, a great time was had again this year. Since all holes were par threes, par for the day was 54....
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Sully Ambassadors welcoming newcomers

By Nancy Yarrington Way back in November 2016, the Sully Betterment Committee discussed the Sully Ambassadors. Three times the invitation to become a volunteer ambassadors coordinator was presented to me. First-time reply was “no way” with thoughts and doubts about my capability to coordinate anything, let alone a program of such proportion. Second-time reply, “Well, let...
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Sully Community Church VBS helps kids explore coolest book on the planet

Children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade headed deep into the stunning Arctic Circle filled with treasure and thrilling exploration during Sully Community Church’s (SCC) Vacation Bible School (VBS) June 19-23. Parkas and snow boots, although part of the theme, were not needed as VBS attendees ventured through a discovery of the Bible, the coolest book...
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Press INKlings – Have ants pestered you yet?

If ants haven’t invaded your space yet this season, they probably will as many locals are complaining about ants. Have you ever wondered how in the world an army of ants can appear on your countertop, on your desk, or marching across your picnic? Earlier this month, my desk was crawling with ants. I’d forget...
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Four L-S Little League teams make championship round

The L-S Youth Sports Little League Tournament kept the local ball diamonds abuzz with activity last week. The exciting week of action showcased the hard work and great ball playing of the up-and-coming area youth athletes. Four Lynnville-Sully teams made it all the way to the championship round on Friday night, June 16. In the major...
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L-S Youth Sports Challenge

The first L-S Youth Sports Challenge, held in conjunction with Lynnville Day on Saturday, June 17, was a hit among the area’s youngest ball players. Three challenges were held as part of the free event: A home run derby, a base running challenge, and a pitching challenge. In the home run derby, winners were determined by...
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Ballpark Memories

As part of the dedication of Al Terpstra Field during Lynnville Day on Saturday, June 17, local residents – young and old alike – shared their memories from the ballpark. The ballpark will continue to be a memory-maker under its new name of Al Terpstra Field. “I remember our all-stars championship.” – Reagan McFarland   “Our by-one-point championship two...
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