Yearly Archives: 2014

The most important lesson from dad…

Every year across the nation, the third Sunday in June is Father’s Day – a day for children and adults to recognize and appreciate the support of a father or father figure. Whether he is mowing the lawn, washing the car, making toast, gone to work, or catching some Z’s, every dear old dad is...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 6/12/14

There are a lot of things I like in life, but there are also things I don’t like. The main one is a trip to the dentist. I can hear the noises in the  room of torture, the sound of air being released, and the whining of that doggone drill. I watch people come out of...
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Cason David and Cora Lynne

Mark and Angie Van Roekel of Pella are the parents of twins born June 4, 2014. Cason David was born at 4:47 p.m. weighing 5 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 18 inches long. Cora Lynne was born at 4:49 p.m. weighing 4 pounds and measuring 16 1/2 inches long. Their big brother is Henry (3). Grandparents...
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Masten-Vanderpol

Glenn and Thelma Vanderpol, Brad and Carlene Hinds, and Kevin Masten are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Matt Vanderpol and Trisha Masten. Trisha is employed at Unity Point Health as a nuclear medicine technician and Matt works in metal fabrication. The couple is planning a June 21 wedding in Des Moines....
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Van Sant-Ferreria

Mike and Lisa Van Sant of Sully announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Heather to Mikhail Ferreria. He is the son of Davis and Marisa Ferreria of Orland Park, IL. Heather graduated from Pella Christian High School in 2010 and Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL, in 2014 with a bachelor of...
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Thornhill-Van Weelden

Kaylee Rae Van Weelden and Scott Alan Thornhill announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Dwight and Jerilyn Van Weelden of Lynnville and Jeff and Dana Thornhill of St. Peters, MO. The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Pella Christian High School, a graduate of Truman State University with a BA in...
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