Today in History highlights landmark U S events
The roundup recalls key moments: 18th Amendment origins in 1967, Alan S Boyd as first US transportation secretary, Jimmy Snyder fired in 1988 for offensive remarks, Desert Storm start in 1991 with Allied victory by Feb 28, NASA shuttle plans in 1998, Columbia disaster in 2003, along with birthdays for Ronnie Milsap and Sade.
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U.S
Alan S. Boyd
Jimmy
Snyder
CBS
Wrc-Tv
Washington, D.C
White House
Kuwait
NASA
Births Listed for Muskegon and Hudsonville Families
On January 5 2018 a daughter Liliana Lyn was born to Amy and Richard Walter of Muskegon. Ason Henry Rowan was born to Kelcey and Jack Hammond of Hudsonville. On January 8 2018 Ason Walker Alan was born to Ashley and Ryan Newberry of Grand Junction.
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Liliana Lyn
Amy
Richard Walter
Muskegon
Ason
Henry Rowan
Kelcey
Jack Hammond
Hudsonville
Walker Alan
Ashley
Ryan Newberry
Grand Junction
Father and daughter donate blood together at 92
Bruce DePree, aged 92 and Zeeland resident, and his daughter Sara Donkersloot join Michigan Blood drives at Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. DePree began donating in high school and has continued since 2009 at American Red Cross and Spectrum Health Zeeland events, coordinating dual appointments whenever possible.
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Zeeland
Bruce DePree
DePree
Sara Donkersloot
Michigan Blood
Sara Donkersfoot
Spectrum Health
Kairos program on Israeli Palestinian conflict set for Jan 16
Kairos West Michigan hosts Christian Perspectives on the Israeli Palestinian conflict at Christ Memorial Church 595 Graafschap Road at 5 30 p m Tuesday January 16. Speakers include Mae Elise Cannon executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and Joshua Vis church engagement facilitator for Israel and Palestine in the Reformed Church in America. Free pizza supper offered.
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Kairos
Michigan
Christ Memorial Church
Graafschap Road
Mae Elise Cannon
Churches For
Middle East Peace
Joshua Vis
Israel and
Palestine
Reformed Church In
Blood drives listed at Spectrum Zeeland and area sites
Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital hosts three yearly blood drives for Michigan Blood on February 21 June 11 and October 1. Schedule online at miblood.org or call 616-748-2834. American Red Cross hosts multiple drives in January at Allegan Fennville Holland and Zeeland locations with varied times and venues.
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Spectrum Health
Zeeland Community Hospital
Michigan
Miblood.org
American Red Cross
Griswold Auditorium
Flu season shows signs of peaking across states
Flu remains widespread in most states though the CDC notes patient traffic is leveling off after a December surge. Hospitals report overflow tents and staff working double shifts as medics urge home isolation and use of MedNow to reduce ER crowding.
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Hawaii
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Lynnette Brammer
Kent County Health Depart
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido
San Diego
Calif
Gannett
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
California
Visalia
Ed Hirsch
Chicago
Flu guidance for high risk groups and prevention
The text outlines influenza risks and prevention for high risk groups including children, seniors, pregnant individuals, and those with immune or chronic conditions. It advises flu vaccination, hand hygiene, staying home after fever ends, covering coughs, and seeking early medical care for those at high risk or very ill.
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Ronnie Milsap
Sade
Spectrum. Health
Shich
Donkersloot
Hubbard St
Allegan
Fennville Community Athletic Center
Memorial Drive
Fennville
Ottawa
USF Holland
Waverly Ave
Holland
Intersection Ministries
136Th Ave
Holland Hospital
Michigan Ave
Central Park Reformed Church
Myrtle Ave
Third Christian Reformed Church
W. Central Ave
City On A Hill Ministries
Pine St
Ashley Rirkinfield
MedNow
Kirkinfveld
Donnie Cardenas
San Diego County
Gregory Bull
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