Yearly Archives: 2018

Pella Christian knocks off undefeated Bellevue, advances to the Dome

Pella Christian knocks off undefeated Bellevue, advances to the Dome
The Pella Christian football team is headed back to the Dome after handing Bellevue a stunning 23-21 upset in the Class 1A quarterfinal game at C.C. Hamman Field on Friday, Nov. 2. Right from the start of the game, the Eagles capitalized on a fumble on the kickoff return that resulted in three quick points on...
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First Annual Grocery Bowl

First Annual Grocery Bowl
Two local businesses, Key Cooperative and Janco Industries, are teaming up to battle it out for a great cause in the First Annual Grocery Bowl. The two businesses will engage in a friendly competition to see who can bring in the most non-perishable food items or toiletry items for the Heart to Heart Food Pantry...
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Old Cookbooks and Recipes: Just plain cute!

I have some old cookbooks I keep on a shelf in one of my kitchen cupboards. These are full of recipes submitted to churches or other groups that are raising money for a good cause. In some of these books, I know almost everyone’s name, and in others, everyone is a total stranger to me....
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers Nov. 8, 2018

I’m sure I am like a lot of people getting very tired of the political TV ads. There is an old joke that goes, “How do you know when a politician is lying?” The answer, “When his lips are moving!” Apparently all politicians are liars. One gets on TV and says, “My competitor is going to raise...
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Paul Hackert, 73

Paul Hackert, 73, of Sully passed away at 3:41 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at Pella Hospice Comfort House. His celebration of life was Friday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Sully First Reformed Church. Private interment was in Sully Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Pella. Paul was born Feb. 7, 1945,...
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Joshua Wooldridge, 33

Joshua Kyle Wooldridge was born Oct.1, 1985, to Steven and Sharon (Vos) Wooldridge in Pella. Josh died in a farming-related accident on the family farm, doing what he loved, on Oct. 31, 2018. His memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 5, at Sully Community Church.   Memorials have been designated for the Sully Community Church Mission Fund. Josh...
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Michael Stockdall, 62

Michael Ray “Droopy” Stockdall, 62, of Newton, died Wed-nesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at his home. A celebration of life visitation was held from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Least of Saints Church in Newton. The celebration ended with a prayer.  Memorials to Michael’s family may be left at the celebration. Michael, the son...
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