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Sunday, June 5, 2011

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Joel and Pam Westra of Cedar Rapids are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.

Joel Westra and Pam Merchant were married on June 7, 1986, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Pella, IA.

Their children are Aaron of Ames, IA and Allison at home. An anniversary trip to the Caribbean is planned.

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