I doubt that anyone’s daily schedule is as messed up as mine.
I haven’t gotten over the habit of getting up very early at 4:30 when it’s still very dark. I either walk into a closed door or stub a toe, sometimes both.
I then climb into the shower where the water is sizzling hot or freezing...
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Christina Verburg, 86
Funeral services for Christina Verburg, 86, were held Jan. 17, 2014, at the Pella United Methodist Church. She peacefully left this earth on Jan. 13. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery at Pella. Memorial gifts in her memory can be designated for Doctors Without Borders.
Christina (Tiny) Swaan Verburg, daughter of Jan Swaan and Maria Elizabeth...
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Sandra Van Weelden, 69
Funeral services for Sandra Van Weelden, 69, of Otley, were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Pella. Interment was in Silent City Cemetery at Monroe. On Sunday morning, Jan. 12, she passed away at her home near Monroe following a short month diagnosis with cancer. Memorial gifts in her memory...
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Stamp price increases to 49¢
The price of mailing a first-class letter will increase by three cents on Monday, Jan. 26, the largest rate hike in 11 years. The stamp-price increase to 49 cents will be in effect for two years, giving the financially-struggling United States Postal Service (USPS) a temporary infusion of extra revenue intended to help it recoup...
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Vander Molen, Van Wyk families find success at National Western Stock Show
Photos above, clockwise from right: 1. Betty and Marty Vander Molen, owners of Mar-Bet Farms, were recently inducted into the North American South Devon Association Hall of Fame. 2. Payton, Blake, Shawn, Sara, and Brandon Van Wyk with...
New committees named at Sully City Council meeting
Sully City Clerk Barbra Maasdam gives the oath of office to the three new members of the Sully City Council, Brett Van Soelen, Diane Vos, and Darin Morvant.
The Sully City Council met in regular session Monday, Jan. 13, with new Sully Mayor Brent Vander Molen, council members Chad Fikse and RJ Van Dyke, and new...
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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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