Michigan budget adds 150 million for school COVID testing
Michigan lawmakers approved a supplemental budget including 150 million dollars for COVID-19 testing in K 12 schools funded largely by federal relief. The package totals 724.8 million for 2022 and 116.8 million for 2021 with other items such as emergency rental assistance and FEMA funds. Senate and House votes were near party line, Gov Whitmer praised the plan as a major investment in families and communities.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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Midland
Whitmer
Paul Egan
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Holland planning panel weighs campus daycare in ED district
The planning commission discussed using 204 E. 14th and 356 Lincoln Ave for potential daycare or housing as part of an ED district rezoning. They noted the project could blend parcels into a larger building or allow a new lecture hall, stressing they approve the ED zoning, not a specific use. The site at 200 E. 14th St previously housed Pillar Church youth programs and was used by Hope for COVID testing. renovation would host a third party daycare aiming to open by 2022 2023, primarily for college staff with some public slots. Neighbors raised privacy, traffic, and additional housing concerns. commission recommended approval 7-2, with two dissents. The council will decide. a separate nursing facility plan at 897 E. 16th St was tabled due to stormwater issues.
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Geneva
E. 14Th St
Pillar Church
Hope
Bylsma
14Th Street
Peggy Aalderink
Lincoln Avenue
Holland
Anderson
Luis Lozano
E. 16Th St
Commission
Cassandra Lybrink
Cassandra
Lybrink
Hollandsentinel
BizHolland
School board weighs search firm options for new superintendent
Liz Colburn urges talking with Jay Bennett of MASE to share concerns from the prior process. Mike McCay says the timeline felt rushed and questions using MASB again. Meyer notes Michigan Leadership Institute offered to conduct a search, via a paid proposal for comparison. Board plans to request a proposal from MLI, discuss a timeline, and may form a search subcommittee at the Dec 20 organizational meeting. No actions were taken Monday. a recording is online.
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Bennett
MASE
Liz Colburn
Board
Mike McCay
Meyer
Ottawa Area
ISD
Peter Haines
Michigan Leadership Institute
MLI
MASB
Diane Ybarra
HPS
Lakeshore memorial services obituary notices listed
Obituary display details list Lakeshore Memorial Services Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home and Dykstra Funeral Home among providers for memorial notices. The fragmented text references contact points and a web listing for obituaries with multiple funeral homes.
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Dykstra Funeral Home
Alma Borgman 93 of Holland dies December 14 2021
Alma Borgman age 93 of Holland died December 14 2021 a longtime Calvary Baptist Church member and devoted prayer warrior who loved reading scripture She was preceded in death by husband William Borgman sister Dorothy Dykstra and brother in law Marvin Dykstra She survived by stepson Jim Borgman and Marilyn Borgman among nieces Laurie Eskes Mary Smith Jan DeVries and many step grandchildren Great nieces and nephews A graveside service is Friday at 11 00am at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Memorials may be made to Hospice of Holland Messages may be left at lakeshorememorial com
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Alma Borgman
Calvary Baptist Church
Alma
William Borgman
Dorothy Dykstra
Marvin Dykstra
Jim
Marilyn Borgman
Laurie Eskes
Vern
Mary Smith
Dennis
Jan DeVries
Tom
Restlawn Memorial Gardens
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Obituaries for James Den Bleyker and Henrietta Van Liere in Holland
James Den Bleyker aged 66 of Holland dies unexpectedly on December 14 2021. Survived by wife Pamela children and grandchildren. former Big Dutchman employee and Ebenezer Reformed Church elder. Funeral services December 18 2021 at Niekerk Christian Reformed Church with interment at East Holland Cemetery. Henrietta Van Liere 95 of Holland dies December 13 2021. Funeral December 17 2021 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church with burial Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Hospice of Holland or Heart Beach Center.
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James den Bleyker
Pamela
Brian
Tina den Bleyker
Logan
Gwynevere
Katie
Ryan Wurm
Ryleigh
Alex
Troy
Robert
Carol den Bleyker
Donald
Myrna den Bleyker
Judy den Bleyker
Thomas
Nancy den Bleyker
Peggy Bennett
Jim
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Big Dutchman
Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home
East 16Th Street
Niekerk Christian Reformed Church
Country Club Road
East Holland
Holland Rescue Mission
Heart Beach Center
Langelandsterenberg.com
Henrietta van Liere
Jesus
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
32Nd St
Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Hospice of Holland
Dykstrafuneralhome.com
Ottawa County mulls ARPA funds for broadband projects
Paul Sachs said broadband projects could be funded through the federal infrastructure bill, prompting the ARPA committee to explore other funding sources. Interim administrator John Shay noted the $57 million pot has unspecified allocations and will need flexible use. ARPA funds must be designated by end of 2024 and spent by end of 2026 in West Olive offices, with Tuesday's meeting streamed online.
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Strategic Impact
Paul Sachs
ARPA
John Shay
Shay
West Olive
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