City of Pella public safety volunteers were recognized for their years of service and accomplishments Thursday evening.

For the first time since 2019, members of Pella Fire, Pella Ambulance, and the Pella Police Department reserves came together for an appreciation dinner hosted by the City of Pella.

2020 Years of Service Milestones
Mike Branderhorst – 15 years as a volunteer firefighter
Jim Gosselink – 20 years as a volunteer firefighter
Glenn Meinders – 25 years as a police reserve officer
Randy Bogaard – 35 years as a volunteer firefighter
Joel Braafhart – 40 years as a volunteer firefighter
K.C. Valster – 40 years as a volunteer firefighter

2021 Years of Service Milestones
Todd Atchison – 20 years as a police reserve officer
Ron Meinders – 20 years as a police reserve officer
Greg Stump – 20 years as a volunteer firefighter
Chuck Van Zante – 30 years as a volunteer firefighter

Pella Community Ambulance Retirees in 2020 and 2021
Mike Kiser – 19 years
Pam Boat – 19 years
Teri Van Kooten – 20 years
Dan VanderBeek – 28 years
Marge Zondervan, who passed away in 2020, was recognized. Her husband, Lee Zondervan, accepted her certificate

Pella Community Ambulance 2022 Years of Service Milestones
Heather Reineke – 10 years
Michael Bushnell – 20 years
Marty Racheter – 20 years

Chief’s Commendation Awards
Sgt. Dustin Schuldt
Officer Bryce Doane
Lt. Shane Cox
Sergeant Justin Bailey, Officer Zach Nelson, and Comm. Spec. Bethany Hileman

Pella Fire Department 2022 Years of Service Milestones
Jeremy Scott – 10 years
Jim Zylstra – 10 years
Dave Cottington – 15 years
Jeff Gritters – 15 years
Linn Roose – 20 years
Jon Van Woerkom – 35 years
Steve Bennett – 45 years
Doug Van Gorkom – 50 years

Pella Fire Department Retirees in 2021
Chuck Van Zante – 31 years
K.C. Valster – 42 years