Monthly Archives: August 2022

Baarda wins Sportsman Class at ERP

Baarda wins Sportsman Class at ERP
Despite heat indexes of 105 degrees, dedicated drag racers showed up to compete at Eddyville Raceway Park last Saturday, Aug. 6, in the 11th points race of the year. Local racer Logan Baarda of Lynnville had a great day, racing his Iroc Camaro to the winners circle in the Sportsman Class. Besides the heat, the...
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Clarine Van Kooten, 91

Clarine R. (Fopma) Van Kooten, 91, formerly of Sully, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at her residence in The Cottages in Pella. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Sully Christian Reformed Church. Interment was in Sully Cemetery. Memorial contributions are preferred for Sully Christian School. Clarine Ruth Fopma was born  June...
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Gary James Van Gilst, 81

Gary James Van Gilst, 81, of Newton, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at his home. A private family burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Newton, at a later date. Memorials in Gary’s name (checks made payable to Lesa Chedester) may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home. Gary, the son of J. Clair and...
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Paul Vos, 95

Paul Vos, 95, of Pella died Aug. 8, 2022. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-7 p.m. with the family present 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Pella. Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 p.m. at Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Memorials have...
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Blair Autumn

Adam and Megan Pothoven of Sully are the parents of a daughter, Blair Autumn, born Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. She has an older brother Hayden, who is 2. Grandparents are Ed and Shawna Goemaat of New Sharon and Jody and Sharlene Pothoven of New Sharon. Great-grandparents...
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Kylie Rose

Jason and Shera Harthoorn of Reasnor are the parents of a baby girl, Kylie Rose, born Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Her siblings are Lucas age 3 and Regan age 2. Grandparents are Steve and Krista Harthoorn of Reasnor and Dan and Mary Ver Heul of...
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