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Helicopters have always been difference-makers. On the multilayered battlefields of Vietnam in the 1960s, the versatile Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter made a difference. Now, 60 years later here at home, one particular Huey is again making a difference, especially in the lives of veterans. “The UH-1 was like the jeep in the second World War,” said Martin Kleiner, the mission coordinator
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ew Holland is a very good place to do business. The New Holland area and its downtown shopping district offer a wide array of products and services. Local proprietors and merchants know their wares, engage in sound business practices and prioritize customer service. “I think we have a very strong business community,” said Steve Brightbill, who’s been the president of the New Holland Business Steve Brightbill addresses members of the New Holland Business Association. Association (NHBA) for six months. community? How can we all work and advocate for its members and “There are a lot of great businesses together and improve each year?’ the local business community in which have been operating in New I believe it’s a great place to run a general. Overseen by a board of Holland for a very long time. The business. We want to get the word directors, NHBA does not mainmore of these people we can get out to people who feel the same tain a brick-and-mortar office. NHBA meets as an organization involved, the better. What we want way.” The goal, the mission and the for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on the to know is, ‘How can the business association further help the business purpose of NHBA is to promote third Tuesday of every month at
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