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New on staff at SCS

New on staff at SCS
KATIE TOKLE For new kindergarten teacher Miss Katie Tokle, Aug. 19 wasn’t just the first day of school, it was the first day of her teaching career. Though she’s never been a classroom teacher before, Miss Tokle does have experience in teaching others. “I have wanted to be a teacher since the first grade,” she shared. “Over the years,...
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SCS first day of school

SCS first day of school
Sully Christian School’s 101st year of Christian education began on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Thirty-nine students – some excited and a few a little nervous – made their way to the school and started the day with opening chapel. Two new teachers and a new administrator are among the new faces at SCS this year, in addition...
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Area residents at the Iowa State Fair

Local 4-H club members showed at the Iowa State Fair and following are some of the results. Cale Foster and Parker Schnell: Working exhibit-excellent; Marissa Vos: Working exhibit-merit award, home improvement-blue, clothing-red, citizenship-blue; Cheyenne Nikkel: Ranch horse pleasure-red, halter horse-red, photography-blue; Shelby Foster: Clothing event at Iowa State University–participation, visual arts-red; Alexis Hardenbrook: Visual arts–blue; Emma Schnell:...
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Wagaman Mill children’s book donated to local libraries

Wagaman Mill children’s book donated to local libraries
Garnet Gertsma (center) of the Lynnville Historical Society presented a children’s book to Sully Library Director Kathy Zylstra (left) and Lynnville Library Director Barb Hoogeveen (right). The book "Wagaman Mill and Museum" was put together by Dallas Cupples, summer intern, at the museum. The book has photos, history for each photo, and is to be...
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Remember When – 8/28/14

35 years ago (1979) In the 4-H Foundation Beef Herd Polled Hereford competition at the Iowa State Fair, Bonita Brand of rural Sully had first in class of June through August heifers. The heifer went on to be Champion Polled Hereford Heifer. Terri Vanden Hoek of rural Lynnville was awarded the 4-H first- place championship in trail...
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Press INKlings: Soft, sticky, mind-boggling treat

I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this, so here is something new to celebrate: Saturday is National Toasted Marshmallow Day. In my opinion, one of the few good things about colder weather is toasting marshmallows over a fire. They are the best and even better with a square of chocolate between two graham crackers....
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 8-28-14

My wife and I have been in Salt Lake City for a couple of weeks. We have a daughter out there. I had planned on going to the Bonneville Salt Flats for the World of Speed and a race at the Salt Lake Speedway. The trip out went fairly smooth except for the plane switch in...
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