Sentinel community opinions page from Holland Michigan
The Sentinel at 54 West Eighth Street Holland MI publishes unsigned editorials and letters on the opinion page. Contributors Pete Esser Ben Beversluis Jim Timmermann and others share individual viewpoints, while staff publish general editorial stance on issues.
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Pete Esser
Ben Beversluis
Jim Timmermann
Quick Hits: Reflections on Summer News and Honest Acts
Sentinel editorial reviews this summer noting mild conditions compared with 2012, strong pickup demand, and healthier auto sales. It highlights responsible acts by Holland youths Kennich Rue Grant Kruse and Luke Postma who returned $3600 found at a Kentwood Taco Bell, praising their honesty as a heartening news item.
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Indiana
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Kentwood Taco Bell
Kennich Rue
Grant Kruse
Luke Postma
More districts likely to fail after state bill
Gov. Snyder signed a bill allowing the state to dissolve deficit districts like Buena Vista and Inkster. With 55 districts in deficit per the Department of Education, many small systems could face collapse, prompting fears of widespread failures and a call to re-examine Michigan’s school aid structure for long-term stability.
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Rick Snyder
Buena Vista
Inkster
State Department of Education
Saginaw-area
Letters Policy for The Holland Sentinel
The Holland Sentinel invites letters on any subject and requires the writer's full name, street address, and telephone number for verification. The paper may edit or reject letters and will not accept handwritten submissions. Submit to newsroom at holland sentinel dot com with a maximum length of 400 words.
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Landmark First Amendment Text Cited in Court Ruling
The court affirms Congress cannot establish a state religion or inhibit free exercise of religion nor restrain free speech or press or the right to assemble and petition. The ruling underscores protection of individual rights against government action. Justice authors emphasized historical intent and constitutional framework.
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Congress
Medicaid expansion best way to aid the less fortunate
Dr Phil Taylor of Zeeland argues Medicaid expansion is the best, cheapest method to rapidly increase medical coverage for the less fortunate. He contends private insurance is failing many and cites high costs, uninsured numbers, and the biblical duty to care for the needy while criticizing Czernel’s views.
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Chris Czernel
Sentinel
Heritage Foundation
Czernel
Phil Taylor
Zeeland
Kruizenga Art Museum joins West Michigan art trifecta
Community columnist praises Hope College Kruizenga Art Museum under construction on the campus and links its opening to broader regional growth. Cites MSU Broad Museum Grand Rapids Art Museum and Jansma Albrecht Durer collection as a three venue cluster, noting studies by Princeton and UPenn on social capital and well being. Terry L. Skip Nagel serves as managing director at Skip Collaboration Center.
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Incent van Gogh
Theo
Hope College
Kruizenga Art Museum
Hope
Michigan State University
Eli Broad Art Museum
West Michigan
University of Georgia
11Th Street
Columbia Avenue
Netherlands
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Broad Museum
MSU
Albrecht Durer
Jansma
Grand Rapids
Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania
Princeton
Penn
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