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Students wow the crowd at winter concert

Students wow the crowd at winter concert
L-S Middle and High School students took to the stage on Thursday, Dec. 17, for the winter concert in front of proud family and friends. Sixth-grade chorus members sang “Winter Wonderland” and “The Kid with the Surprising Sneeze” featuring sneeze soloist Owen Norrish. The junior high chorus performed three selections followed by the high school...
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Lynnville-Sully School audit released

Van Maanen, Sietstra, Meyer & Nikkel, P.C., Certified Public Accountants located in Pella, have released an audit report on the Lynnville-Sully School District in Sully. The district’s revenues totaled $6,133,511 for the year ended June 30, 2015, a 2.2 percent decrease from the prior year. Revenues included $2,590,882 in local tax; charges for service of $887,297;...
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Pastor’s Pen: Imitating the shepherds

By Travis Albers, Christian Education and Youth Leader at Sully First Reformed Church Every Christmas before my family opens presents, we read Luke 2:1-20, which is about the birth of Jesus. With each passing year, I find my mind focusing on different parts of the scripture, and this year, I find my mind wandering to the...
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Second graders carry on sweet tradition

Second graders carry on sweet tradition
Peppermints, marshmallows, gum drops, and more were all among the selection of tasty decorations for second graders to choose from during their annual gingerbread house-making event on Friday morning, Dec. 18. For many years, students in Mrs. Lisa Martin’s and Mrs. Cindy Gibbs’ second-grade classrooms have created festive edible houses as a fun holiday activity...
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Hawks go 1-2 at home quad, Knapp leads L-S to second-place team finish

Hawks go 1-2 at home quad, Knapp leads L-S to second-place team finish
Hosting two separate events in the same week, the L-S wrestlers had the home mat advantage as well as added support from the supportive home crowd. The week started with a quad on Tuesday, Dec. 15, with two SICL teams, Sigourney and Tri-County/Montezuma, as well as Southeast Warren. The Hawks beat TCM 42-30 but came up...
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L-S girls keep Keota winless in ninth straight victory

L-S girls keep Keota winless in ninth straight victory
Facing a struggling Keota team looking to pick up its first win of the season on Friday, Dec. 18, the Lynnville-Sully girls came out strong with an 18-3 first quarter and never looked back. The Hawks would go on to win 54-14. L-S Coach Jerry Hulsing said it was a good win for his girls with...
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