Big Read Lakeshore events showcase Native arts and books
The Big Read Lakeshore features Cynthia Leitich Smith presenting Journey to Inclusion on Nov. 15 at Herrick District Library. StrikeTime Dance Theatre performs Fry Bread pieces on Nov. 5, 19 and 20. Readings, discussions, and walks span November at Kruizenga Art Museum, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, and Hawthorn Pond Natural Area with dates listed on bigreadlakeshore.com.
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Whitmer names new unemployment director in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appoints Julia Dale as director of the Unemployment Insurance Agency, replacing acting chief Liza Estlund Olsen. Dale comes from the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, promising to clear backlogs and curb fraud while saving taxpayer dollars amid past scrutiny from Republican lawmakers.
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Anna Liz Nichols
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Michigan lawmaker not charged over alleged threatening texts
Prosecutors will not charge Detroit area Rep. Steve Marino after an investigation into threats texted to Rep. Mari Manoogian following their breakup. The decision, reviewed by Ingham County sexual assault unit, was announced by state prosecutor staff. Manoogian obtained a protection order. Marino has imposed his own characterization of the case as character assassination.
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Michigan
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Birmingham
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Obituary: Mark Vander Leek of Holland Dies at 57
Mark Vander Leek 57 of Holland died Thursday October 21 2021. A fourth generation builder and Rotary Club past president, he loved hunting gardening and the U P. He planned to retire in the U P at Brimley and supported Christian Neighbors. A memorial service was set for October 30 2021 at Community Church of Douglas. He is survived by partner Arthur Frederick and family. Barbara Vander Meulen 91 of Holland died October 22 2021. Born April 28 1930 she was predeceased by husband Raymond and son Thomas. Survived by sister Betty Veurink and children.
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Alan) Riemersma
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Rod) Sluis
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Devlin Sluis
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John Zuidema 87 of Jenison passes after long service
John Zuidema, 87, of Jenison, died October 24 2021 after a life of service. A Navy veteran, he worked at BDO Seidman and spent decades as an elder at Twelfth Avenue Christian Reformed Church. He supported missions in Nigeria and was a transportation history enthusiast. Funeral October 29 at Beaverdam CRC Hudsonville. Burial Georgetown Township Cemetery. Memorials to Appalachia Reach Out or Beaverdam CRC benevolence.
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Judy Shoemaker
Larry
Barb Shoemaker
Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church
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