Dutch ties drive West Michigan business outreach
In 2013 Lt. Gov. Brian Calley promotes a Dutch immigrant heritage link to West Michigan, noting Holland and Zeeland founded by Dutch immigrants. Calley spoke by phone from the Netherlands during a six day investment mission including Holland Mayor Kurt Dykstra and other local officials.
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Brian Calley
Holland
Kurt Dykstra
West Michigan
U.S
Calley
Holland and
Zeeland
Netherlands
Dykstra
Major historic events span centuries and nations
This digest lists key milestones from 1509 to 2008 including Henry VII’s death and Henry VIII succession, the Maryland Toleration Act, Adams becoming vice president, Texan victory at San Jacinto, Twain’s death, the Red Baron’s downing, Ohio Penitentiary fire, Camus The Stranger publication, Inherit the Wind premiere, Seattle World’s Fair, Annie on Broadway, the Lexington Hotel vault scare, exoplanet hints, and a Bush Calderon Harper summit.
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England
Henry VII
Henry Vill
Maryland
John Adams
United States
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Texas
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
Mark Twain
Redding
Connecticut
Manfred von Richthofen
France
Ohio
Columbus
Albert Camus
Paris
Gallimard
Jerome Lawrence
Robert Lee
National Theatre
New York
Chicago
Lexington Hotel
al Capone
Geraldo Rivera
Washington
George W. Bush
New Orleans
Felipe Calderon
Stephen Harper
Celebrity Birthday Milestones This Week
James McAvoy turns 39 Iggy Pop hits 71 Tony Danza clocks 67 Andie MacDowell reaches 60 Brian White reaches 45 Frank Dillane turns 27 celebrations sweep social media and fans mark each milestone across film television and music communities.
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Iggy Pop
Tony Danza
Andie MacDowell
Brian White
Frank Dillane
Zeeland bands to join for community concert
Zeeland Community Band teams with Coopersville Community Band for a 7 30 p m concert at Cityside Middle School 320 E Main Ave Zeeland on Monday April 30 Free admission with donations accepted from attendees by the handbell duo Larry and Carla Sue who will also perform.
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Zeeland
Coopersville
Cityside Middle School
E. Main Ave
Larry
Carla Sue
Resthaven President Vander Broek retires after 20 years
Resthaven president and CEO Charlie Vander Broek retires May 1 after two decades guiding the Holland nonprofit. He helped shift care to a more person centered model, expanding private rooms and small, home like facilities. Deedre Vriesman will succeed him April 30 as the community considers the next chapter.
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Uilding
Charlie Vander Broek
Resthaven
Holland
Vander Broek
Maple Woods
Green House
Vern & Lois Boersma
Sarah Heth
Sentinel
Walk and feed the hungry at Holland Zeeland CROP Hunger Walk
The 38th annual Holland Zeeland CROP Hunger Walk set for April 28 and 29 aims to cut hunger locally and globally. Last year more than 450 participants raised 90158 dollars in rain. Organizers hope 650 to 700 walkers join two routes starting at Holland Christian High School and Beechwood Reformed Church, with support from local businesses. Kathye Kubica, the top Holland fundraiser last year, targets 5500 dollars this year. Proceeds benefit Church World Service and local hunger agencies.
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Holland/Zeeland
Roger DeYoung
DeYoung
Steve DeYoung
Third Reformed
Holland
Holland Christian High School
Ottawa Ave
Beechwood Reformed Church
Ottawa Beach Road
Pat
Paul
Goog
Kathye Kubica
Michigan
Kubica
Helland
Zeeland
Church World Service
International Relief, Development and
CWS
Hollandhunger.org
Pressured to donate to a friend turns bitter
Dear Worried asks about an 88 year old mother who was duped into recurring charity gifts. A neighbor, Mary, pressed for donations and then claimed payment with cash from the monthly allowance. The letter urges open talk to set wages for Mary and protect the mother’s finances while noting red flags in Mary’s influence.
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Amy
Mary
Mom
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