DeGraaf Nature Center may shift to non-city management
Holland officials discussed transferring DeGraaf Nature Center management to the Outdoor Discovery Center as director Rob Venner retires at month’s end. The nonprofit would run staff and events while the city retains ownership, maintenance, and a three to five year contract. city funds could drop by about $100,000 annually.
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Breslyn the therapy dog boosts reading at Macatawa Bay Middle
Camilleri and sixth to eighth graders read aloud to Breslyn, a six year old Newfoundland therapy dog visiting twice a month from Char Nash. The dog calms students, reduces anxiety, and changes their view of reading, both in sessions at school and during visits to Mary Free Bed and Holland Hospital.
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Holland BPW Halloween energy efficiency drive offers free smart strips
Holland Board of Public Works promotes energy waste reduction with a Halloween event from 11 am to 5 pm on Monday Oct 22 at the Service Center 625 Hastings Ave Holland. Each residential electric customer can claim one smart power strip while supplies last along with candy stickers and a surprise guest. The event also doubles the Energy Star air purifier rebate to 50 dollars through year end, and outlines other year round programs including rebates recycling and free energy checkups led by conservation programs specialist Morgan Kelley.
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