Sentinel editorial forum notes opinions on page
The Sentinel outlines that editorials reflect the paper’s position while all other columns letters and cartoons express individual viewpoints. Readers are invited to write to columnists through The Sentinel at the Holland address and newsroom contact.
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What Ifs and The Care We Give In Later Life
Janet Baird Weisiger urges seniors to prepare for end of life by completing Do Not Resuscitate forms, carrying legal documents, and pre paying funeral costs. She notes women as natural caregivers and warns of financial and emotional burdens on families if plans are not in place. Weisiger cites costs of hospitalization, funeral options, and the need to discuss plans with family.
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Amash's Independent Bid Challenges Binary U.S. Politics
Michigan congressman Justin Amash, 39, left the Republican Party and the House Freedom Caucus to run as an independent. He argues voters need not settle for a binary choice and could complicate Donald Trump's bid to win Michigan’s 16 electoral votes. Amash highlights West Michigan culture, Dutch heritage, and restrained politics, while criticizing Congress as theatrically driven and unproductive.
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How to Submit Opinions to the Holland Sentinel
Instructions for submitting letters and guest columns to the Holland Sentinel. Include name address and phone for verification. Letters capped at 300 words, longer pieces judged case by case. guest columns must be 600 to 750 words.
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Online reader poll prompts on vaccines and dangerous Holland intersections
The Holland Sentinel invites readers to answer two questions via Facebook asking if they’d send a child to class with a vaccine waiver and where the most dangerous intersections in the Holland area are. Readers can submit suggestions to the page.
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