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Pella Regional Health Center's
June Shining Star is Ole Blasi,
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BURGLARY: According to Pella Aquatic Center Manager Jan Bensink, Pella Police apprehended three adults early Sat. morning swimming at the pool. The three had also broken into the concessions area and stolen an undisclosed amount of property. They have been arrested and face felony charges. "The police performed professionally and admirably in what was at first a pretty tense situation," said Bensink. "It's unfortunate these young men made such a series of bad decisions."

Letter to the editor from Brian Hodges re. Theodore Earl Ley, local accident victim

The Open Faucet: More largess from Sen. Harkin

Scout Leaders Earn Awards - David Yeager and Jim Masek

Budget reactions from Paulsen and Rants, including - WHAT?! - state employee raises

Culver, Legislative Democrats’ State of Denial and Failed Fiscal Leadership Leaves Iowa With Unconstitutional State Budget -...regarding the beginning of Iowa’s new fiscal year and the news that Iowa’s FY2009 budget, which ended yesterday, is likely unbalanced, a violation of the Iowa Constitution

Tassel Ridge Winery Acquires of Mechanical Grape Harvester ...the harvester will provide at least two major benefits to improve wine quality...

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.

--- Charles A. Beard , from BeliefNet

SHOPPER ADVERTISERS' CORNER
• Help Wanted: Fab Shop Team Leader
• Celebrate July 4 in Pella!
• Golf Lessons
• Open House for 4 Maple St.
• Harley Davidson for sale
• Marv's the guy to see at Pella Motors
• Building Maintenance Technician wanted
• Publish Your Book!
• "Heart to Heart" with the Lundstroms
• Check here for hair and massage services from Halo
• Help! Pella Early Learning Center
• Furnished apts. for rent
• Rainbow swingset for sale
• STI testing now available -
• COC Golf Classic Thank-You
• Summer/fall information for Dance Studio of Iowa
• Need a new car? See Bob at Pella Motors
• Wide variety of good used items available here
THIS WEEK in PELLA
Need more details? Click on Calendar of Events, top of this page.

July 1

ART IN THE PARK: Rotary, 9:30-11. Designed to put art where the kids are, Art in the Park is provided free of charge. Staff brings art supplies to the park and works with students to make anything and everything from jewelry, paintings, a giant clay vase, weavings, hats, & more! In case of heavy rain or lightning, activity is moved to the Art Center, lower level of the Pella Community Center. Info. 628.4571.

July 2

FARMERS MARKET: 603 Broadway, 3-6 pm.

THURS. IN PELLA: 6-9 pm, It's All About U.S.

BBQ: Red, white and blue at Tassel Ridge, 10-6 - croquet, bocce ball, picnic lunch noon to 1. $15 reserve by July 2.

July 3

FIREWORKS of the FIREFLIES: Howell Station Campground, 9 pm - fireflies! Night hike, free, cancelled if raining

LIVE JAZZ: Latin Bistro, 7:30, Dave Sharp, no cover

July 4

CELEBRATE: All day in Pella, see ad page 9 Town Crier of June 17, and likely thereafter too!

BBQ: Red, white and blue at Tassel Ridge, 10-6 - croquet, bocce ball, picnic lunch noon to 1. $15 reserve by July 2.

FARMERS MARKET: 8-10, 603 Broadway

IOWA'S WILDCAT: Howell Station Campground, Lake Red Rock. 10 a.m. learn what bobcats eat, what scent they leave behind, and the sounds of bobcats. Cancelled if raining. 628.8690.

WETLAND EXPLORATION: South tailwater 1 pm. Mucking around in the wetlands with Park Ranger Spry. Wear old shoes. Info. 628-8690

OL' TIMER'S BALL GAME: Pella Christian High field. Batting practice 9:30 am; 11 form teams and play. All welcome but pre-teenagers are discouraged. You do not have to be an alum to play. Free will donations for field rental. Need volunteer umpires; call 641-780-4985 or 641-780-7433 for more information.

Click here for summer schedule of events at Lake Red Rock
OBITUARIES

Evelyn Crum, 97, Pell

William Vos III, 93, Pella
OTHER NEWS

Three Pella Neighbors to Sponsor North Oaks Charitable Garden Tour July 11 - All proceeds from the tour will be donated to The Nehemiah Center, a center for Christian transformation in Nicaragua—one of the poorest countries in Latin America, with an average income per person of less than $3.00 per day.

U of I Remains a "Best Buy" in Fiske Guide to Colleges 2010

"Going Green" in Pella - Helping each other by recycling items others can use - "You help us by giving us your good, clean, workable, unwanted items," Maurice explained. "We help you by taking them. We help others by providing a place to shop and the items they need. Then we help others again by giving all our proceeds go to Crossroads of Pella."

Let’s Stay Alive This 4th of July!
To prevent death and injury, the Pella Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies across Iowa, is asking the motoring public to buckle up, slow down and drive sober.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Ranch Burgers and BBQ Hot Dogs - What's better for the Fourth of July?!
POLITICAL NEWS

Harkin brings millions to Iowa; comments re. formal apology for segregation and slavery

Let's Grow Iowa, Not Government - ..."Maine Miracle” shows that a turnaround can happen if the leaders of a state understand that providing tax relief through cutting taxes and encouraging investment is the best way to grow the economy and put more people in to sustainable private sector jobs.

Anything you want to know about a bill, you can find here: Iowa Votes – www.iowavotes.org
TO YOUR HEALTH

Avoid Areas of Heavy Smoke Near Fireworks Displays (Duh!)
STAFF WRITERS

Vegetarian Vacation - What if by changing your habits from time to time you could have a lower body mass index, reduce cholesterol and have less chance of having emergency surgery? This could happen if you adopt a vegetarian or low meat diet, even for short periods of time.
OPINION

A Republic If You Can Keep It: Failing to Teach First Principles
...Americans are not being good stewards with the legacy left by the Founding Fathers, and the nation is facing a national emergency of losing not only its identity, but also its history and values. Americans have a citizenship responsibility that requires...
CITY NEWS

City of Pella July Newsletter - Mayor clarifies arrangement with Bos Landen Golf Resort owners, July 4 events, and more
Summer Pool Schedule
Pella Police Dept. Weekly Report - June 14-20 Moody, Kamerick, and the kids