Holland remembers fallen veterans in Memorial Day parade
The Holland Memorial Day events on May 27 featured a downtown parade from Eighth Street to Monument Square with veteran groups, Scouts, and bands from Holland High, West Ottawa, and Holland Christian. At Monument Square the ceremony honored Civil War soldiers with a Field Cross and speeches, including remarks by Mayor Nancy DeBoer about the sacrifices that sustain freedom.
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Memorial Day Service and Parade in Zeeland
Zeeland held a Memorial Day event with a parade where veterans walked past waving flags and receiving applause. Local school bands performed patriotic tunes and a memorial service followed at Zeeland Cemetery honoring those who gave their lives.
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Ottawa County names new director of Parks and Recreation
Ottawa County will have a new head of its Parks and Recreation department starting June 24. Jason Shamblin, currently assistant director of MetroParks in Butler County Ohio, will replace retiring Parks Director John Schultz after 32 years. Shamblin aims to learn county parks quickly and build strong relationships across diverse natural resources and organizations.
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