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Newspaper
Holland Sentinel
Location
Holland, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2019
Page
2
The American Legion Band Concert at 7 30 p m at Kollen Park Bandshell is free. Windmill Island Gardens opens 9 30 a m to 6 p m on Lincoln Ave with free entry for Holland residents and 9 for others. Family Splash at Holland Aquatic Center runs 6 to 8 30 p m with admission 6 50.
The Macatawa Area Express MAX partners with local groups to host Bike and Bus on August 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Louis Padnos Transportation Center with a rain date August 16. Activities include a Tike Bike Course for 4 to 10 year olds, crafts, ice cream truck, snacks, a prize raffle, and a Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Music from 92.7 The Van plus free bike giveaways and safety tips.
Ottawa and Allegan counties in Michigan no longer issue beach water advisories after E. coli tests. Results take 18 to 24 hours, prompting closures only if high counts appear. Counties post weekly results online and on social media, while urging caution after heavy rain and floods.
Rep Mary Whiteford told Holland City Council a road funding solution is in progress with daily talks among lawmakers and the budget director. The Senate plan shifts funds from the general fund to infrastructure as negotiations continue with the governor and House, aiming to prevent a government shutdown by September 30. Whitmer and GOP leaders seek a timely budget or stopgap while road repairs are prioritized amid ongoing talks.
In July, three southwestern Michigan waters including Lake Macatawa and Spring Lake in Ottawa County showed no Asian carp DNA. The piece notes carp can adapt their diet and mentions an $800 million Brandon Road Lock plan to block invasives before reaching Lake Michigan. Rep Huizenga and Sen Peters press for funding to protect the lakes.
MDHHS and local health departments report immunization rates by school buildings in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Several schools show 95 percent or lower rates, with Saugatuck High School and Zeeland East High at exactly 95 percent, and districts like Holland Christian and Calvary Schools noting lower percentages. The goal of Immunization Awareness Month is to educate the public on vaccine safety and up-to-date protection.
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