Family loans morph into family gifts
Dear Amy, a year ago my husband lent $1,000 to his brother Jimmy for a Las Vegas trip, against my advice. His other brother Vinny has long benefited from loans that were never repaid. My husband won’t discuss repayment, and I fear future requests. Amy advises turning loans into gifts only with clear terms and a family loan policy, suggesting a cap and joint decision making.
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Amy
Jimmy
Las Vegas
Vinny
Holland High Class of 1950 plans July reunion
Holland High School class of 1950 organizes a reunion on July 12 at the home of Jack Lamb. Reservations are being accepted and can be made by calling 616 748 1338 or 616 218 7497 for more information.
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Holland High School
Jack Lamb
Today in history highlights from 1948 to 1971
Key events include the 1948 Fourth of July travel surge and Holland yacht races. Other notes cover the 1608 founding of Quebec, Gettysburg’s 1863 victory, 1890 Idaho statehood, 1913 Civil War reenactment, 1950 Korean War carrier strikes, and Jim Morrison’s 1971 death in Paris.
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Holland
Legion Memorial Park
Quebec
Samuel de Champlain
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Pickett
Idaho
Valley Forge
Jim Morrison
The
Doors
Paris
Celebrity Birthdays Report From Grand Rapids Area
Montel Williams turns 57. A series of birth notices from Spectrum Health Grand Rapids and Holland Hospital list newborns including Libby Annette Herrington of Grandville, Benjamin Lee Stowe of Holland, Dallas Joesiah Sauceda, Elsie Grace Wiersema, Amiya Ann Hutchinson, with parents named and dates in June 2013.
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Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids
Libby Annette
Casey
Betsy Herrington
Grandville
Ason
Benjamin Lee
Richard
Amanda Stowe
Holland
Holland Hospital
Dallas
Joesiah Sauceda
Ashley Haggar
Joe Sauceda
Charles Ryan Knaak
Kara
Ryan Knaak
Elsie Grace
Elizabeth
Jacob Wiersema
Amiya Ann
Nicole
Donald Hutchinson
Zeeland
Holland Farmers Market Hosts Seed Education for Kids
The Holland Farmers Market partners with Ready for School to host Kids Activities every Wednesday. Starting at 9:30 a.m., Story Time by Herrick District Library precedes seed learning and a take-home flower seed in a recycled pot. Activities run 9:30 a.m. to noon through Aug. 28 with free admission and parent supervision.
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Holland Farmers Market
Ready For School
Herrick
Holland/Zeeland
Readyforschool.org
Farmers Market
City of Holland
Department of Leisure and Cultural Services
Eighth Street
Eighth St
Holland
Candy Todd
Local students earn recognition for leadership and Coast Guard appointment
Alexa Harrington of Holland is named a student of excellence in leadership by the U S Achievement Academy and will appear in its national yearbook. Erica Ruffner of Holland earns recognition for superior academic achievement and a Coast Guard Academy appointment class of 2017, with a full scholarship and five-year service commitment.
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Alexa Harrington
Holland
U.S. Achievement Academy
Michael Harringtop
Brenda Frost
Lanna Frost
Jim and
Ayake Harrington
Ft. Meyers
Harrington
Holland New Tech
Emily Wells
Academy
US Coast Guard
Erica Ruffner
Coast Guard Academy
Eric
Jayne Ruffner
US Coast Guard Academy
New London
Conn
Coast Guard
Fourth of July reflections on sacrifice and national memory
The author ponders what the war changed about justice and the meaning of the nation as the Fourth of July approaches. She reflects on civilian losses, the price of safety, and the sacrifices underpinning the country’s comfort, urging readers to pause and consider the holiday’s true significance.
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Terry
Terrymarotta
Verizon.net
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