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Delayed grief and lasting love in a memorial service
Holland resident Janet Baird Weisiger recalls a year of postponed mourning for her husband Dick who died May 6 2020 and whose memorial on May 8 2021 amid COVID restrictions honored 61 years of marriage. She describes guiding details, family memories, faith, and the struggle for closure as tears and gratitude mingle in the church service.
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SBA Export Help Can Boost Michigan Small Business Recovery
During May International Trade Month Michigan firms are urged to pivot to global markets with SBA export assistance. SBA resources include SCORE mentors SBDC consultants and Export Assistance Center services for one on one advice and three loan options up to 5 million. STEP funds support events expanding Michigan reach to Canada Brazil Mexico China UAE Africa Europe Israel and South America. Lakota Henderson heads SBA Michigan with Trade Officer Thomas McFadden as contact.
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Letters to the Editor on McCarthy and voter suppression
Two readers criticize House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as a liar and accuse Republicans of endorsing a stolen election while noting ongoing voter suppression efforts. Rich Herbig urges local reps in Holland to address coordinated disenfranchisement and hold legislators to account, citing Heritage Action influence. Galen Stevens calls for accountability on statewide voting restrictions.
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