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Winterim included experiences of service trips and internships

Winterim included experiences of service trips and internships
Miranda Nikkel participated in a service trip to Haiti for Pella Christian High School’s Winterim Jan. 2-10. By Tessa Howerzyl For the students attending Pella Christian High School, reality sets back in this week. For some, this is a good thing. They are tired of having nothing to do all day and would like to get back to the...
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Keith Renaud retires after 39 years of service as Lynnville City Clerk

Keith Renaud retires after 39 years of service as Lynnville City Clerk
Retiring Lynnville City Clerk Keith Renaud and his successor, Kim Harsselaar. “I am definitely leaving it in good hands with Kim,” said Keith Renaud. “It’s good to see her helping the town, and she is easy to work with.” Long-time Lynnville City Clerk Keith Renaud was honored with a retirement party on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Past...
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Pella Christian sends interns to Co-Line

Pella Christian sends interns to Co-Line
Zach McClellan and Zach Rozendaal work on a welding project during their internship at Co-Line. By Breanna Terpstra, PCHS Senior and Hometown Press and Co-Line Winterim Intern For the second year in a row, Pella Christian High School held its Winterim. What is Winterim? It is an opportunity during the first week after Christmas break for the students...
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Sully Electric and Controls switches on service for local customers

Sully Electric and Controls switches on service for local customers
Sully Electric and Controls, Inc. provides service to residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers while specializing in control wiring of electrical systems. Some of the business’ local projects have included electrical control systems for hog sheds and grain handling/drying units. [caption id="attachment_2693" align="alignright" width="300"]Sully Electric and Controls Sully...
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Remember When – Jan. 16

35 years ago (1979) At a special meeting of the Lynnville-Sully School Board, members voted to keep Sully Elementary open one more year. Approximately 65 persons were present to show their interest. After a lengthy discussion of several alternatives, the board approved spending $15,000 from the 2.5 mil levy fund for repair, maintenance, and remodeling of...
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The DeeZee Spirit – Jan. 16

I wonder sometimes why we celebrate birthdays. At the age I am now, I don’t want a party. I’m trying to forget how old I am, not celebrate it. I had one birthday in my life that I was happy about, the 16th. I got a license to drive a car by myself. It was a...
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Sandra Van Weelden, 69

Funeral services for Sandra Van Weelden, 69, of Otley, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Pella. Interment will be in Silent City Cemetery at Monroe. She passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 12, at her residence near Monroe. Among survivors are her husband, Ronald B. Van...
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