Both L-S varsity basketball teams came home with victories after traveling to Brooklyn on Friday, Jan. 23. The L-S girls defeated BGM 43-37 in the Bears’ fifth loss this season.
“I thought the girls really battled tonight against a scrappy BGM team. We did a better job of taking care of the ball in the second...
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Little Hawks host home meet
The Lynnville-Sully Little Hawks hosted 110 wrestlers at their annual home meet Friday, Jan. 23. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends packed the gym to cheer on their favorite wrestlers, and there was a lot to cheer about as the Little Hawks worked hard on the mat:
Anthony Bestell, 1st
Blake Maston, 1st
Lane Mathis, 1st
Cole Mintle,...
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PC teams earn Homecoming wins
Pella Christian Homecoming Royalty was crowned Friday afternoon, Jan. 23. Former Sully resident Tessa Howerzyl, daughter of John and Lyn Howerzyl, now of Pella, was crowned homecoming queen and Sully resident Jayden Van Sant, son of Mike and Lisa Van Sant, was a member of the court. Homecoming festivities concluded Friday evening with the Eagles...
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The Wooden Spoon by Jonny Rankin – 1/29/15
My lovely wife Shelly, aka the Scrumptious Lady, has challenged me to write this week’s Wooden Spoon article. For all you “How I Met Your Mother” viewers out there, challenge accepted!
As most of you know, I am The Dashing Gent, whatever that means. To clarify, the only reason I’m called this is because my wife...
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Remember When – 1/29/15
1980 (35 years ago)
Due to the boiler explosion on Jan. 19 at the Sully Elementary School, the fourth- and fifth-grade students were moved to the school in Searsboro. Many volunteers helped, using three stock trucks, three horse trailers, and several pickups to move supplies. They started the task at 9 a.m., and they were finished...
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Press INKlings: Interesting tidbits by the numbers
I like these interesting number facts I read recently in an article about wellness quick tips (seems like those articles are everywhere these days).
34 is the number of times per day the average person looks at his or her cell phone. If you find yourself checking your cell phone constantly, try putting it away during...
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Letter to the Editor: The Power of Encouragement
Our family chose to open enroll to the L-S School District due to the outstanding educators and leaders in the school. The progress I have seen my children make in their academics, their continued growth in their social skills, and their continued positive attitude toward school is truly a joy to witness.
Today, I would like...
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