November council clash over rezoning sparks merchant protests
About 40 merchants showed up at a November city council meeting to oppose rezoning the area south of M-21 from heavy industrial to commercial. The item reflects a tension between development plans and local business interests as the zoning issue unfolds.
Zeeland Couple Welcomes Two New Babies in 2017
Dec 30 2017 Ason Jay Steenwyk born to Christa and Aaron Steenwyk of Zeeland. Dec 31 2017 Ason Ryker Alien Bursma born to Emily and Donovan Bursma of Zeeland.
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United Way hosts finance fair in Allegan
Allegan County United Way hosts Show Me the Money Day to help attendees reach money goals. The free event runs 1 4 p m Saturday January 27 at Immanuel Lutheran Church 631 Grand St Allegan. Activities include a free income tax workshop budgeting credit repair cooking on a budget and access to financial resources with prizes.
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Fear of ICE Drives Closure of All Saints Church
The final Mass at All Saints Church on Detroit’s southwest side was held Sunday December 30. Congregation of 300 will move to St. Gabriel as finances, repairs, and shrinking membership press for merger amid rising immigration enforcement fears.
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Junfu Han
Detroit Free Press
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Why New Year’s resolutions often fail in modern life
The piece cites Forbes and University of Scranton research showing only 8 percent keep resolutions, with more than 90 percent failing. It argues failures arise from vision, intention, and means, urging clearer future benefits, concrete plans, and sustained resources to sustain change.
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Forbes
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Dallas Willard
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Resolutions and Realistic Goals for Family Life
The piece notes a January survey showing saving money and weight loss as top resolutions, with other aims like reading more and travel. It cautions about unrealistic goals, suggests timing for weight loss, and urges realistic family goals to improve connection amidst busy work and activities.
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