By Mike Vander Molen, Sully Fire Department Chief
This week’s topic is one most of us, including me, know very little about. It is a topic none of us likes to talk about, but actually talking is probably the best thing any of us can do. Suicide is not a comfortable topic, but it is a...
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Pastor’s Pen: You are wanted
By Tom Pool, Lynnville Heart of Worship pastor
As we journey in this life and deal with the ways and actions of this world we live in, it is hard for us to realize there is a God in Heaven who cares and wants us. In Philippians 4:13-19, the Apostle Paul is telling us real unity...
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PCHS remembers Brandon
Last week, tragedy struck the PCHS community as senior Brandon Rozendaal’s life was unexpectedly cut short. He was the son of Calvin and Tanya Rozendaal, brother to Zach and ninth-grader Cameron Rozendaal. In honor of Brandon’s life, there was a prayer service at Pella Christian High School on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Students, parents, teachers, pastors, and...
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Pot firing ignites creative spark
Advanced Art students may have experienced the primitive practice of pit firing for the first time, but the firing pottery method has actually been in existence for hundreds of years. In early October, 15 advanced art students started the project by creating coil pots in class. As the clay started to dry, the students used...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 11/12/15
The holidays are upon us as I’ve mentioned in the past. I’ve come to one conclusion. Well-executed marketing is the devil’s mistress. I never buy coffee creamer, EVER. That darn Peppermint Mocha and Eggnog Creamer was shouting my name as I walked in the doors of the grocery store. I knew I was doomed. Now...
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Remember When – 11/12/15
35 years ago (1980)
The Rev. Michael Cooper, 26, became the new pastor at Lynnville Church of God. Cooper was previously an associate pastor at Carlsbad, NM, and youth and music pastor at Winchester, KY.
Dennis and Kris Vos of Sully sponsored a grand opening of their new business, Denny’s Repair in Reasnor at the former Conoco...
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Press INKlings: Veterans are extraordinary humans
Yesterday was Veterans Day. In my mind, I thought it was a Thursday and this column would be on the holiday. Recognizing veterans should happen every day, so the message of these items from my file is never too late.
You Can't Tell a Vet Just By Looking
--Author Unknown
“He is the cop on the beat who...
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