Thanksgiving baskets aid 2,898 in Holland program ends week
Community Action House announced last week it distributed 854 Thanksgiving baskets over Nov 19 20, providing meals for 2,898 people. The program offered a turkey stuffing sides and staples with gluten free options and telephone registrations. CAH also handed out winter coats books infant formula and small gifts to families. Local officials cited livable wages and continued support as key themes.
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Orphan Drains Targeted in Marigold Woods Township
Park Township and Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner aim to map and address all orphan drains in the township inclining the Mari gold Woods east and west drains in the Marigold Woods subdivision near Waukaroo Drive and Post Avenue. An engineer was hired after major flooding in 2008 and 2009 to study drainage needs.
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Celebrity Birthdays This Week Notables Turn Years
Bette Midler ages to 73 while Woody Allen hits 83. Nestor Carbonell is 51, Sarah Silverman 48, Bart Millard 46, Riz Ahmed 36, Zoe Kravitz 30. Global fans note these milestones as public figures mark another year.
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Two Zeeland Area Births Reported in Hudsonville and Allendale
Spectrum Health Zeeland Hospital announced the births of two daughters on November 16, 2018. Jaylee Anne was born to Leanne and Derek Cnossen of Hudsonville, and Evelyn Anne to Taylor and Adam Eno of Allendale.
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Dickens Carolers Kick Off Holiday Tour in West Michigan
The Holland Chorale Dickens Carolers return for a 15 year run with free performances in Saugatuck Holland and Grand Rapids. Shows include downtown Saugatuck December 1 from 3 to 5 30 p m and Winter Wonderland December 5 at the Downtown Market Grand Rapids 4 to 8 p m. Holland performance at Kerstmarkt December 7 at 7 30 p m. Coordinator David Schallert praises the four part a cappella carols. Members listed include Schallert Hudson Meeuwsen Howard Easa Strong Meyer Amon Blystra Plummer Bechtel Dueck Disselkoen Hook Broussard Eisenhauer Peerbolt. Season themes and further concerts noted with tickets via hollandchorale org or at the door. Children under 18 free.
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Have you started your Christmas shopping
Word on the Street asks readers if they have begun their Christmas shopping. A respondent admits to about a quarter of the way done as their family grows, reflecting on holiday prep in lighthearted street chatter.
Beach Bum Joe Sells Gifts and Sets Up Beachfront Business
In Laketown the speaker notes ongoing activity as gift cards are emphasized over other tasks. Another voice claims extensive selling efforts associated with Beach Bum Joe, signaling a busy coastal venture.
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