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The City of Pella held a public safety volunteer appreciation dinner at the Graham Conference Center on Thursday.
Members of Pella Community Ambulance, Pella Fire, and the police reserves were in attendance. Long-term volunteers were presented with plaques for their years of service. Assistant Fire Chief Joel Braafhart was honored for his 35 years at Pella Fire during the event. He tells KNIA/KRLS News that he’s happy to see fellow members of the department recognized, and hopes to see an influx of new volunteers in the coming years.
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Volunteer Firefighters Honored:
K.C. Valster – 35 years of service
Jim De Boer – 35 years of service
Joel Braafhart – 35 years of service
Ken Van Woerkom – 30 years of service
Randy Bogaard – 30 years of service
Jim Gosselink – 15 years of service
Mike Branderhorst – 10 years of service
Pella Reserve Officers
Reserve Officers Honored:
Glenn Meinders – 20 years of service
Glenn Matherly – 30 years of service
Pella Community Ambulance