A woman gave birth unexpectedly at a tanning salon in Zutphen on Saturday, unaware she was pregnant. The salon owner, Fokko Beuker, was the only person present to assist before emergency responders arrived. “I walked in and saw the baby’s head coming out.” “I grabbed towels and cleared space for the paramedics but the baby was born before they arrived.” The emergency dispatcher asked me if the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck Medical staff confirmed that both the mother and child were healthy but took them to the hospital for further evaluation “The ambulance arriving was a relief,” Beuker said she wouldn’t have been using a tanning bed,” Beuker noted After the mother and baby were taken to the hospital You currently use an outdated internet browser. You can upgrade to a modern browser or use the Google Chrome Frame to optimize your viewing experience Gelre ziekenhuizen is a regional hospital with two main locations in Apeldoorn and Zutphen ranging from medical specialists to volunteers the hospital works daily to improve the health of the more than 450,000 people in its service area facility services also play a crucial role in the overall experience of patients which received a major upgrade at the end of 2023 Gelre ziekenhuizen needed to replace one of the parking lots for visitors and staff The decision was made to increase the parking capacity of the new facility freeing up space elsewhere on the grounds for future building projects This created an immediate need to also replace the outdated parking system at both the Apeldoorn and Zutphen locations The old system was ‘end of life’ and no longer met current standards The new system was required to be flexible and future-proof for both visitors and staff It also needed to allow the parking costs for staff to be handled within the administration of Gelre ziekenhuizen the hospital environment required a user-friendly system especially for older people and those with limited mobility ParkID proved to be the solution that fully met the requirements of Gelre ziekenhuizen The system integrated seamlessly with the existing IT infrastructure and offers features like license plate recognition and accessible payment machines for disabled users the new parking system was placed in the cloud The implementation of the new parking system went smoothly and according to plan The result is an efficient and future-proof parking system that has significantly improved the parking experience for both visitors and staff contributing to a positive hospital visit experience Gelre ziekenhuizen can easily expand the system in the future They are already considering adding cashless parking using QR code payments which can be implemented immediately if Gelre ziekenhuizen decides to do so Since its establishment in 1985, WPS Parking Solutions has grown from a local Dutch provider of parking systems into one of the world’s leading providers of cloud-based automated parking solutions reliable and future-proof parking solutions that are designed for today’s and tomorrow’s connected world Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Nicole lived a vibrant life filled with adventure Nicky was the beloved wife of Jonathan Audette with whom she shared a deep and enduring loving partnership always nurturing and encouraging her children with boundless affection She was the cherished daughter of Martin and Truus Van Zutphen who instilled in her a strong sense of family and tradition Nicole was also a loving sister to Eric and Jessica sharing a close bond with them throughout her life and Liam— will miss their Aunt dearly exploring new places and cultures whenever she could were spent creating lasting memories with her family whether that was board games Nicole was a devoted Communications Officer at the Township of Springwater where she formed many strong friendships throughout the years Nicole’s sudden departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her but her spirit will live on through the love she shared and the lives she touched Visitation will take place at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home March 17 from 7 – 9 p.m. and on Tuesday until the time of service in the Chapel at 12 p.m. Family and friends are invited to remain for a reception luncheon in the lounge donations in Nicole’s memory may be made to the Season’s Centre for Grieving Children and are greatly appreciated by the family Online memories and condolences may be forwarded via www.steckleygooderham.com. Councillors narrowly voted in favour of a motion from the pro-animal PvdD which called for a ban arguing that every bunch produces 4 kilos of CO2 The figure is based on research carried out by Flemish sustainability organisation De Transformisten which estimated emissions by the Dutch flower industry to be some 2.4 megatonnes of CO2 The Netherlands also imports flowers from countries where pesticides are used that are banned in Europe, the council said. In addition, home-grown flowers are sometimes treated with harmful chemicals and pesticides have been shown to play a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease Local florists were dismayed by the decision “It is such a shame that we will be losing the council as a major customer And it’s unnecessary to stop making people happy with our flowers,” said Josepha Liefers Liefers said the council should have dug a bit deeper to find out how florists get their blooms “I am a sustainable florist and at auctions I look for the MPS (More Profitable Sustainability) label And I never buy flowers that have to be flown in from far-flung countries,” she told the paper “Normal things are increasingly being seen as not normal such as fireworks and eating meat at council events,” said CDA councillor Mark Purperhart “I believe many people in Zutphen don’t feel represented by the decisions made by this council.” The council argues that there are plenty of alternatives to flowers such as dried flowers baskets of organically grown fruit and boxes of sustainably produced chocolates Council officials will still be able to send flowers to funerals We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page   From left: National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen and St Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell Arrindell presented to Van Zutphen the book “Know Your Political History” written by authors Edgar and Julian Lynch THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell met with National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen at his offices in The Hague on Wednesday to discuss matters concerning St who was sworn in as National Ombudsman on March 31 engaged in a discussion with Arrindell focused on enhancing support and providing relevant information to St Maarten citizens living in the Netherlands Arrindell explained the purpose of the visit “It’s necessary to establish contact and visit one of the most important democratic institutions of government in our quest to provide as much support and information possible to St Maarteners residing in the Netherlands.” She highlighted the government’s two main goals: “Generate more awareness among our St Maarten-based citizens in the Netherlands about the positive impact this institution can have in regard to administrative questions they may have in relation to their dealings with government agencies.” Arrindell addressed the challenges faced by students and young professionals particularly those who have completed their studies but struggle with the high repayment terms of study financing “Identify and address key issues affecting the well-being of many of our students and young professionals who concluded their studies yet struggle to make a positive start due to the high repayment study financing schemes including high interest rates,” she explained She also pointed to the example of Bonaire students where the Dutch government recently initiated the write-off of study financing debts “A good example is the write off of the Dutch study financing debt of students hailing from Bonaire,” Arrindell said She encouraged parents and students to attend the upcoming information session to be held by the Dutch study financing agency DUO in St The discussions also covered the challenges students face while studying in the Netherlands with Van Zutphen pointing out issues such as affordable housing proper insurance coverage and securing a civil registration number BSN through his many years of engaged experience and personal visits to the islands underscored the concerns and shared his findings facing students,” Arrindell said Further collaboration was proposed to address these issues including sharing best practices with Aruba and Curaçao and the reintroduction of the Kingdom scholarship previously known as the Erasmus scholarship which offers approximately 1,100 scholarships “I am very pleased with what turned out to be a very informative and pleasant discussion with Ombudsman van Zutphen and look forward to a continuation of working together in the interest of improving the quality of life of our communities,” she said This meeting marked the first official courtesy visit to the office of the National Ombudsman whose mission is to safeguard citizens’ rights in dealings with administrative authorities and improve government processes based on findings from investigations and published reports Copyright © 2020 All copyrights on articles and/or content of The Caribbean Herald N.V. dba The Daily Herald are reserved Without permission of The Daily Herald no copyrighted content may be used by anyone Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations The European Parliament will elect the new ombudsman in Strasbourg on 17 December either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources (Photo illustration by Esther Snippe for Euractiv Updated to correct a quote attributed to Teresa Anjinho With over 20 years of hospitality experience he is the designated GM for the hotel's opening  WILLEMSTAD - Courtyard by Marriott Curaçao is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernst van Zutphen as the new General Manager With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry Van Zutphen brings a proven track record in hotel management His strategic leadership and ability to inspire and motivate teams make him a valuable addition to Courtyard Curaçao Van Zutphen has achieved significant success in the hotel industry such as enhancing guest experiences at various international hotel chains and increasing hotel occupancy rates.  "Ernst van Zutphen brings an impressive combination of experience and leadership that will be crucial for the continued development of our hotel," said Alberto da Costa Figueira of CMC Operations N.V "His vision and expertise will help us continue to exceed the service and quality our guests expect."  Van Zutphen is committed to successfully opening Courtyard Curaçao soon and has already made significant strides over the past month He is highly enthusiastic about the Courtyard team "I am delighted to take on this role and look forward to contributing to the success of Courtyard Curaçao as well as to the growth and development of the team and our positive impact on the community My goal is to ensure that every guest has an outstanding experience and that every employee works here with joy and inspiration," said Van Zutphen.  Courtyard Curaçao warmly welcomes Ernst van Zutphen and looks forward to his impact on the hotel The opening of Courtyard by Marriott Curaçao will take place this month.  Follow Courtyard by Marriott Curacao's social channels for more information on the exact opening date The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries By holding authorities accountable and ensuring transparency they help make governments more open and responsive to the public the IOI has been a key player in supporting these efforts through training the President of the IOI’s Board of Directors (European Region) who is in Cyprus for a two-day regional board meeting which also includes our very own Ombudsman for Human Rights in Cyprus Van Zutphen has dedicated his life to advocating for the underprivileged—a mission that reflects the very essence of what Ombudsmen strive to achieve in countries around the world one of the most essential institutions for upholding fairness and accountability is the Ombudsman Reinier Van Zutphen is on a mission to ensure that this institution remains a voice for the voiceless especially for those who often get left behind—people facing poverty The Ombudsman isn't just a figurehead in an office; it's a bridge between citizens and governments working tirelessly to address concerns and push for real change “We’re not here to replace governments; we’re here to support them to make sure they understand what their citizens need and to hold them accountable when necessary.” ensuring that people have access to their basic rights or making sure that individuals get the social benefits they deserve the goal is simple: to make sure no one falls through the cracks especially those who feel unheard or forgotten.” One of the biggest challenges that Van Zutphen and the IOI face is reaching the people who need help but don’t know where to turn It's not enough to wait for people to come to them “The people who need us most—the marginalized the disadvantaged—are often not the ones who reach out,” he says "This isn't just about setting up offices and hoping people show up and making sure that no one is left out." For Van Zutphen this means sometimes hitting the streets or even using creative methods like driving around to meet people where they are “Outreach is about helping people voice their needs This hands-on approach to outreach is something Van Zutphen takes very seriously He and his colleagues are developing a "best practices guide" to help Ombudsman offices around the world better reach the people who need help the most At a conference held last May in The Hague and the IOI is committed to helping Ombudsman offices globally better serve their communities is a strong advocate for outeach and engaging in vulnerable communities Van Zutphen highlights her outstanding efforts despite managing multiple roles with a small team "Maria Lottides is doing an excellent job in Cyprus," he says "She’s managing a vast workload with a small staff of just 30-35 people yet she ensures the office’s impartiality and independence while serving the needs of the entire population Her dedication is a clear example of what it means to be a committed Ombudsman." Lottides oversees not only the Ombudsman’s duties but also equality Van Zutphen praises her ability to handle multiple mandates effectively navigating challenges with determination and focus but Maria’s leadership ensures that Cyprus’ Ombudsman office remains a trusted institution," he adds Van Zutphen emphasizes the need for stronger connections with national governments “We want to meet with parliaments and government leaders more than just once or twice a year,” he says “Our goal is to have more frequent conversations about the challenges people are facing so we can help make lasting changes.” This includes not just sharing concerns but also making sure that ombudsman offices’ recommendations lead to concrete action A Success Story: Digital Tax Filing in the Netherlands A recent example of how the Ombudsman has made a tangible difference involves the digitalization of tax filing in the Netherlands many elderly people and others with low literacy found it impossible to navigate the system Van Zutphen and his team pushed for change urging the government to offer alternatives to digital tax filing Authorities agreed to provide both digital and non-digital options regardless of their abilities or circumstances We can’t leave people behind just because they struggle with technology.” This case highlights the Ombudsman’s ability to advocate for the most vulnerable while ensuring that government services remain accessible to all it remains focused on ensuring that no one is left behind in the face of an ever-changing world The next big step in this mission is making sure that Ombudsman offices aren’t just helping people during crisis moments but are actively working with governments to improve systems long-term Van Zutphen wants to see regular interactions between Ombudsman offices and national parliaments to ensure that citizens’ voices are heard The work of the International Ombudsman Institute is as much about outreach as it is about change—creating lasting connections between citizens and governments to ensure that fairness and justice are not just ideals but everyday realities for everyone his vision is clear: to continue building that bridge making sure that no one is left behind and everyone has the opportunity to be heard A 5-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital on Sunday evening after falling from a balcony of an apartment building in Zutphen, the police said on X Local media reported that the child’s mother was taken into custody the child fell from a fifth-floor balcony of the apartment building on Van Drinenstraat and landed on a grass field behind the seven-floor apartment building Emergency services responded in large numbers, including a trauma helicopter, several ambulances, and multiple police cars. First responders stabilized the child at the scene and rushed him to a nearby hospital in unknown condition. A police escort accompanied the ambulance, according to NOS The police spent hours investigating on the field. Many people watched from the street in front of the apartment building, De Stentor reported “We are currently investigating the cause and are also looking into whether a criminal offense may have been involved,” the police said on X Police officers spoke to neighbors and other locals The police are looking to speak to these neighbors specifically The police also offered victim support for everyone who witnessed the incident One witness was attending a friend’s birthday party right above the balcony from which the boy fell “We heard the woman below us screaming loudly It clearly sounded like a woman who was in distress,” she told De Stentor © 2012-2025, NL Times, All rights reserved. a town in the province of Gelderland and perched along the shores of the IJssel River is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and one of the best preserved medieval gems in northwestern Europe thanks to its many medieval towers still standing sentinel over the skyline Zutphen’s history is a turbulent one and it is remarkable how the city has weathered the storms of time with the assault in 882 being the most brutal the city was not only resurrected but fortified with a stout fortress Zutphen’s fortunes soared when it joined the Hanseatic League a powerful trading and defensive alliance of merchant guilds and towns The league helped Zutphen flourish as a key centre of commerce during the medieval period when the league’s power declined and new cities like Amsterdam started developing In World War II the town was heavily bombed but most of the old city centre survived and the rest was rebuilt Today the town has an almost storybook-like charm the most iconic is the one of the Walburgiskerk an old church that ranks among the ten most beautiful in the Netherlands and is part of the Top 100 Dutch Unesco monuments Explore the town on foot With over 400 national monuments Zutphen invites you to lose yourself in its history – whether you’re aimlessly strolling or following a map where you can take in the view of Zutphen from beyond its walls and enjoy a peaceful stroll along the IJssel River treat yourself to a pause at one of the inviting terraces in the main square where you can sit back and let the atmosphere wash over you The Stedelijk Museum Zutphen Learn all about the rich history and the cultural heritage of Zutphen at its municipal museum where you’ll be going through the highs and lows of the city which also includes the Museum Henriette Polak dedicated to modern-classical figurative art (which makes for an interesting visit as well Visit a remarkable library Housed within the historic Walburgiskerk this library stands as a remarkable cultural monument It’s one of only two such places in Europe the other being the Biblioteca Malatestiana in Cesena the library had to find a way to safeguard its valuable collection Books were expensive to produce at the time and readers occasionally took them home with no intention of returning so the library solved this issue by chaining the books to the reading desks Discover the hidden gardens You can’t visit Zutphen without going on a treasure hunt for the city’s hidden gems: the hofjes were originally built to provide housing for the elderly They date as far back as to the 14th century Check out your map for the Oude Bornhof (the oldest one Serenely ride through the city’s waters To see Zutphen from a different angle take a whisper boat ride along the Berkel River in which time you’ll enjoy scenic views while your guide shares fascinating stories about the area giving you a unique glimpse into the city’s history and charm Where to eat To fuel up for your walk around the city, grab a coffee and cake at Van Rossum’s Koffie, Sani or De Pelikaan (which offers a wide assortment of tea and a delicatessen area as well). For fresh bakery products, Driekant BroodCafe is the go-to spot in Zutphen Their bread and patisserie products are organic and artisanal and the cafe is a cosy place serving breakfast For a taste of Italy in an atmospheric location, head to the Wijnhuistoren – a former inn residence of the city guard and place of public announcements from the city council Enjoy lunch or dinner while taking in the atmosphere and don’t miss the opportunity to climb the adjacent tower on a guided tour for a view over the entire town De Beren is a relaxed place for spareribs and burgers (vegetarian included), while Nectar cooks with local and seasonal products as much as possible. For lovely Moroccan food, Sultani is the place to go, and Vaticani is another Italian restaurant that offers both lunch and a dinner menu How to get there Getting to Zutphen from Amsterdam by car typically takes somewhere between 1 hour 40 minutes to two hours The train journey from Amsterdam takes about the same time and involves one or two transfers Home  |  Tournaments  |  Courses  |  Equipment  |  Players  |  Rankings  |  About Us  |  Contact Text description provided by the architects. Zutphen (The Netherlands) recently gained a new, one-of-a-kind park + ride car park. The building is located adjacent to the town’s train station in the Noorderhaven district. The design is made by MoederscheimMoonen Architects. Featuring 375 parking spaces and bicycle parking facilities for over 600 bikes, the P+R complex caters to the growing need for parking facilities near Zutphen Station the car park’s design allows for the simple addition of an extra storey in the event of increased demand for parking facilities You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email A large fire early Sunday morning in a historic building in the center of Zutphen prompted the evacuation of approximately 30 people was initially believed to have had a resident inside prompting a large-scale response by emergency services was not in the building and later reported to authorities The fire forced the evacuation of a nearby hotel six residents from neighboring homes were evacuated as a precaution All evacuees were temporarily sheltered in a nearby restaurant Emergency crews worked swiftly to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings The fire was fully extinguished by 5:30 a.m. but the roof of the affected building was extensively damaged Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage to the building and investigating the cause of the fire. The rapid response of the fire brigade is credited with containing the blaze and protecting other historic properties in the area Dutch National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen is launching a new investigation into the state of protest rights in the Netherlands citing growing concerns over the restrictions placed on demonstrations His move comes seven years after his initial inquiry into the issue Demonstrations in Amsterdam last week were forced to relocate twice primarily due to disruptions caused to shoppers Van Zutphen expressed his worry that it is becoming increasingly difficult for individuals to freely express their opinions in the country “It is concerning when people can no longer express their views If politicians claim the right to say what they want I would like them to acknowledge that others have the same right,” Van Zutphen said In November, following violent clashes during the Maccabi protests, a one-week ban on demonstrations was imposed in Amsterdam Van Zutphen questioned the severity of such actions calling it “borderline” and expressing concerns over the broader impact on the right to protest “There were some horrific events in the city But I wondered if a week-long ban was justified We can’t keep prohibiting and relocating protests That limits the right to demonstrate,” he added Van Zutphen’s earlier report concluded that the right to protest in the Netherlands was not adequately safeguarded The investigation at the time questioned whether the government used appropriate reasoning to restrict or prohibit protests “When the government limits or prohibits protests such as public safety concerns or traffic disruptions Many complaints arose from organizations claiming their human rights were being infringed upon The law clearly states that citizens can protest unless there’s a legitimate concern about public health The 2024 investigation will delve into whether these restrictions have intensified Van Zutphen acknowledged that protests should not be a free-for-all but emphasized that they should not devolve into violence or result in unlawful conduct “There has been an increase in destructive actions that go beyond free speech People are being detained before protests even begin or dropped off in isolated areas with no support It’s become more chaotic and disrespectful We used to be able to have civil conversations when complaints arose it’s unclear who is demonstrating and where the line is between protest and violence,” he explained The ombudsman also responded to recent calls from the government for more restrictions on protest rights “There is a law based on the European Convention on Human Rights that guarantees the right to protest I believe lawmakers can’t simply abandon such commitments,” he said Van Zutphen added that politicians pushing for these changes seem to have forgotten the core values of Dutch society “It’s time to reconsider why we have the right to protest and what it means to take that right away from others,” he stated Though some argue that there are simply too many protests But just because there are numerous protests doesn’t mean the right to demonstrate should be taken away but we can’t allow the lack of resources to limit fundamental freedoms,” he said Van Zutphen suggested that other public safety concerns shouldn’t be used as an excuse to limit protests “Just because police have other responsibilities doesn’t mean they can restrict the right to express opinions you could just as easily ban a football match Fundamental rights should always come first,” he added The Dutch National Ombudsman, Reinier van Zutphen, has raised serious concerns over delayed and missing government mail deliveries by PostNL, warning that the burden of these failures is falling on citizens. The issue was highlighted in a recent broadcast by consumer affairs program Kassa on Saturday Van Zutphen said complaints have come in regarding mail from several governmental bodies including the Central Judicial Collection Agency (CJIB) the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) Critical court documents have also been affected While the Dutch government contracts PostNL for official mail distribution Van Zutphen criticized authorities for failing to take responsibility when deliveries go wrong “How the government is handling this is unacceptable,” Van Zutphen said “The problems are ending up on the citizens’ plates.” Dutch Minister of the Interior Judith Uitermark (NSC) acknowledged the issue calling it a “worrying signal.” In response to Kassa she stated she would meet with Van Zutphen to address the problem “Where delayed mail delivery causes citizens to run into trouble with government agencies we must be mindful of their rights and interests,” Uitermark said the consequences for affected citizens can be severe When official letters arrive late—or not at all—people miss deadlines to respond to legal notices Some have been fined or penalized due to the delays In cases where citizens protested the penalties their complaints were often dismissed or not handled properly “Those with valid complaints should be heard and leniency should be granted when mail delays put them in a difficult position,” Van Zutphen said The Dutch Council for the Judiciary has also acknowledged the problem In response to Van Zutphen’s letter to Kassa the council confirmed that multiple discussions have been held with PostNL to improve the delivery of legal documents the council admitted that these efforts have yet to yield sufficient results “The poor mail service can cause citizens to miss critical deadlines,” the council stated as shown in a ruling by the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal where a missed deadline due to postal delays was deemed justified.” Although Van Zutphen cannot hold PostNL directly accountable he emphasized that the Dutch government remains responsible for ensuring mail is delivered properly “The government cannot outsource mail delivery and then ignore the consequences when it fails,” he said “Either the government ensures that the mail is delivered correctly or it assists citizens who suffer from these failures.” PostNL has admitted to ongoing struggles with mail delivery said PostNL is operating at the limits of its capacity “We are really at the edge of what we can do even when it comes to delivering government mail,” Wegman said “That’s why we are calling on the minister and the government to give us more flexibility.” A veteran who has a passion for helping the less fortunate is this month's Vet Who Rocks Every month 101.5 WPDH shares the story of a Hudson Valley Vet Who Rocks These veterans continue to give back to the community long after their military service is over We share these stories on the first Wednesday of every month during the Veteran Report on the Boris and Robyn Show highlighting the veterans who inspire all of us to strive for the very best This month's Vet Who Rocks is Michael van Zutphen We received a letter from Mike's friend who told us about his service in the military and how he continues to help his fellow veterans Mike served in the Marines as an Infantryman right after he graduated from Arlington High School in 2006 Both tours were in Iraq during the height of the post 9/11 wars After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corp Mike's amazing personal commitment to community service and his passion for helping others less fortunate has made a significant positive impact in the Hudson Valley by taking a position with the Poughkeepsie Children's Home as a Youth Counselor. Through his personal sense of duty for others Mike has made long-lasting connections and relationships that have positively benefited the young lives of kids who were having trouble find their way in life and Son to his family and he's one of the best friend's anyone could have I'm very honored and extremely proud to nominate Mike for your consideration because he is someone who is without a doubt a Veteran Who Rocks Mike will receive $500 for being this month's WPDH Vet Who Rocks. He will also be in the running for $10,000 which will be handed out to one monthly honoree on Veteran's Day this November. If you know of a veteran who truly rocks, you can nominate them here The WPDH Vet Who Rocks is made possible by our friends at O'Connor and Partners Xterior Solutions and MHA of Dutchess County A veteran who has a passion for helping the less fortunate is this month's Vet Who Rocks.\nRead More Mike will receive $500 for being this month's WPDH Vet Who Rocks. He will also be in the running for $10,000 which will be handed out to one monthly honoree on Veteran's Day this November. If you know of a veteran who truly rocks, you can nominate them here. The WPDH Vet Who Rocks is made possible by our friends at O'Connor and Partners, Tompkins Community Bank, Xterior Solutions and MHA of Dutchess County. The striker became the first player to score a hat-trick at Guernsey’s new home of football on Saturday when she netted five times in the 8-0 win over Jersey Wanderers which followed the 1-1 draw against Rozel Rovers in the Green Lionesses’ double-header it was amazing and I just really appreciate I was given this opportunity to play in this match,’ said van Zutphen who added that it was special for the side to be able to lift the silverware after their first outing at their new home ‘It means a lot because we work hard every time and just to be able to win a trophy as a squad together just feels amazing ‘We’re very motivated because we enjoy the challenge and I think we will succeed and win many more matches to come.’ Van Zutphen was also full of praise for the new stadium and the support GFC Women received so just to have that atmosphere is just altogether really amazing.’ GFC Women coach Katie Robert was delighted to see van Zutphen grab her opportunity on Saturday really understands what we’re trying to do and the difference in her since we started her for the first time last year to now is massive,’ said Robert ‘We’re going to have a really tough time trying to name a 16 to be involved in the Muratti but obviously she’s done herself no harm today so still got loads of opportunities going forward as well.’ You need to be logged in to comment. If you had an account on our previous site, you can migrate your old account and comment profile to this site by visiting this page and entering the email address for your old account We'll then send you an email with a link to follow to complete the process Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now The right processing allows FM to sound as good as — or better than — streaming services IBC2018 is approaching. Between now and then Radio World offers a series of short Q&As with manufacturers about their plans and offerings, to help you get the most out of the annual trade show. Hans van Zutphen is CEO of Thimeo Audio Technology Radio World: How has business been for the company since last year’s IBC Show And we’re working on some products that are completely new — which I can’t say too much about until we are close to having something that we can actually sell They are probably not going to be far enough along to show at this IBC RW: What are you hearing from your customers about their business outlook this year In what areas should we expect growth or the most interesting projects van Zutphen: If we had to choose between selling one product for US$10.000 or 10 products for US$1.000 each I know that many companies would choose the opposite — but we’re not like those other companies I originally got into this as a hobby (well how else does one get started with audio processing?) and selling 10 products is more fun than selling one we’re keeping our prices as low as possible This means that the business outlook of stations doesn’t really affect us much RW: You’ve been active as a developer of audio broadcast software for 14 years What’s the biggest problem or challenge facing users in this segment right now van Zutphen: I don’t really see any big challenges or problems One thing could be the competition between traditional (FM) broadcasters and digital solutions To focus on the processing part: Assuming good reception it’s definitely possible to make FM sound as good as — or depending on the bitrates used: even better than — streaming services what we often see is that FM stations try to replicate their FM sound on their streams Some even purposely use pre-emphasis to replicate the muffled highs that many FM stations have Streaming codecs usually don’t like these effects at all so on top of this you get extra codec artifacts I’ve heard from multiple people who almost always listen to music streaming services in their car and accidentally switched over to FM that they were shocked by how bad it sounded I’m not saying that you shouldn’t aim for a big signature sound Of course you want to stand out and be noticed having muffled and distorted highs on your stream “because that’s what radio is supposed to sound like” doesn’t seem to be the right path to me RW: What new products will your company be showing Let me just give you the highlights of what’s new since the last IBC and it’s the biggest upgrade — both in time spent on development and in features — in years The overall processing core is replaced and sounds better which together with the also new Bass EQ gives a very warm and controlled bass sound — something that many people have been asking for the whole dynamics engine is in large part rewritten and greatly improved: The Auto EQ which balances the input spectrum and was released just prior to the previous IBC is improved and handles sudden changes in sound more transparently but it’s actually more accurate in keeping the levels constant The biggest change is in the multiband compressors: The new “symmetric” compressor mode gives a very natural sound and it’s much harder than before to make it sound bad – which means that it’s possible to make it sound exactly like you want without compromise but stands still when it can – which gives a very non-fatiguing sound There are lots of smaller improvements as well for example the Delossifier which repairs lossy compressed audio such as MP3 files on the fly works better and the RDS encoder has lots of new features that are normally only found in high end stand alone RDS encoders our codec that transmits the full composite FM signal and it’s now also included in Stereo Tool such as password protected streaming and GPS synchronization for single frequency networks our program to batch process and convert files in a watch folder is also improved: It can now resample audio and you can setup multiple watch folders that are processed differently There are still a few weeks before the show starts RW: What specific challenges and/or developments do you expect in your markets over the next 12 months In money it’s not always clear — you usually don’t know whether a sale happened due to a booth visit at the IBC or NAB Sometimes it’s perfectly clear — one year we had a customer who ordered over 100 FM processor licenses on the show floor Though most of the time it’s hard to tell But there’s another big important thing about being there: talking to so many existing and potential customers for days on end brings up lots and lots of new ideas for new products and features We haven’t even started yet with implementing the ideas that came out of the last NAB It also gives you a feeling of where things are going — the year when we just started working on µMPX many people asked for a solution to stream the full composite signal over IP but it confirmed that we were on the right path RW: Will you be attending any sessions or looking forward to any events van Zutphen: The biggest thing I’m looking forward to is actually the weekend before the IBC: The Processing Freakday It’s an event where almost all the manufacturers of audio processing equipment and software come together [Related: IBC2018 Best of Show Award Entries Open] How has the show changed since your first visit the first time I was there — as a visitor — was in 2011 and the first time we had a small booth there was in 2013 The experience from having a booth is so completely different from walking around that I can’t compare the two So the only thing I can really comment on is what people are visiting our booth we had a lot of people coming over who didn’t really know us The question “What is this?” is replaced by “What is new?” RW: What’s your favorite thing about this show van Zutphen: Talking to lots of people and getting new ideas Marguerite Clark For more stories like this, and to keep up to date with all our market leading news, features and analysis, sign up to our newsletter here Tags ⋅ ⋅ England and Wales company registration number 2008885 The permanent installations were commissioned by Holland’s ProRail in collaboration with the City of Zutphen and were conceived as a way of creating a safe sustainable and functional access to the city public light installations for a town in Holland a set of new site-specific works by light designer Herman Kuijer were unveiled last week in the Dutch town of Zutphen The two lighting installations, located within two different underpasses that connect Zutphen's traditional town centre with a new area next to the river IJssel were conceived as a way of creating a safe Commissioned by Holland's ProRail in collaboration with the City of Zutphen Kuijer’s new works project floating rainbows of colour onto the underpasses' concrete walls that mimic the movement of the nearby river the installations use simple bands of colour to create an immersive experience 'We selected Herman Kuijer for his proven expertise in realising light as a form of art and his vision to enlighten the tunnel and give travellers a subtle and uplifting experience upon entering and leaving,' says Edwin Koning of Gemeente Zutphen escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox writer and creative consultant specialising in design places and people for titles such as Dezeen uniting the fields of architecture and art, dutch designer herman kuijer has revealed two luminous installations for the historical town of zutphen in the netherlands linking a newly developed area with the traditional town center permanent light installations take on physical form through colorful luminescent hues projected onto a concrete supporting structure ‘it was a great challenge to work in this specific urban context where aesthetics are paired with accessibility and the safety of the user,’ kuijer says ‘my task was to create a sustainable work to allow people to pass safely through and also experience the aesthetic quality of the light improving the public domain is a continuous challenge in the netherlands.’ yellow and red light slowly shift in hue as time passes  the gradation of light and color across both the marstunnel and kostverloren underpasses mimics the movement of nearby water cyclists and pedestrians can experience the relationship between time and space prompting them to interact with an ever-changing environment as light moves and floats across the architectural surfaces — just as a water current traverses across a flat surface — visitors are reminded that they are standing at a place that light moves and floats across the architectural surfaces the luminous installations are set within the historical town of zutphen in the netherlands the changing light mimics the movement of nearby water subtly shifting in hue as time passes pink and blue light is projected onto the architectural beams overhead  aesthetics are paired with accessibility and the safety of the user the light bathes the underpass in a vibrant chroma  the second tunnel sees light pass over a stacked network of architectural beams  the underpass is used for non-motorized traffic meant for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy  the artist sees the light works as a metaphor for life and the interplay between chance and order AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Photo by Jannes Linders. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen: “It took 420 days for a law to be dealt with in parliament last year And this is excluding the preparation time This is valuable time for citizens who need a quicker solution Particularly now that there is a lot of talk about improving the relationship between citizens and government it is about time that citizens actually notice and see those improvements.” the Ombudsman for Children and the Ombudsman for Veterans are there to help people children and veterans contacted us more than 22,000 times last year the Ombudsmen determined whether the government authorities focused on the citizens’ perspective and whether human and children’s rights were observed The government still acts insufficiently in terms of the question: what is a proper way of dealing with it Even though the answer is often simple: personal contact and listening to the needs of citizens and children It is a duty of the government to seek out citizens themselves “Government departments make little use of the knowledge and experience gained in previous redress processes.” This emerged from investigations carried out by the Ombudsman into situations in which citizens were affected and where the government provided support in remedying the situation An example of the government being stubborn is the fact that they want to place too much focus on financial accountability and control such as in the settlement of the Childcare Allowance Affair “This slows down the process and makes it complicated “The government thinks in terms of problems rather than opportunities which means that they themselves delay much-needed changes in the services they provide.” In doing so the government hides behind obstacles that do not actually exist This includes the fact that the contact with citizens “It would seem that the answers that the government provides in accordance with the system makes them feel more secure than seriously engaging with people to find an appropriate solution.” making changes to existing systems has proven to be a toxic paradox for years All changes to solve previous problems create new problems and require new changes the old problems remain and care becomes more complex and more expensive And children and young people are still not receiving the help they need Reinier van Zutphen: “We now need to ensure that citizens and future generations of citizens can regain their trust and confidence in the government And we know and have seen that practical changes help We have learned time and again from our discussions with citizens children and veterans that it all comes down to listening which in recent years has suffered from a lack of parking facilities the design allows for an extra storey to be added in the case of increased demand the ‘park and ride’ facility allows commuters to securely store their cars before travelingimage by harry noback (also main image) conceived by moederscheim moonen architects the structure accommodates 375 parked cars and more than 600 bicycles the building forms part of zutphen’s noorderhaven district a former industrial estate that has recently been transformed into a centrally positioned residential and commercial area the parking garage has been designed to subtly reference the region’s historic warehouses the scheme is located in the dutch town of zutphen, 30 kilometers north-east of arnhemimage by bart van hoek the elongated building borders the two main underpasses that guide vehicular traffic and pedestrians beneath the railway line the car park’s vertical circulation takes the form of two helix-shaped ramps the façade at the opposite end of the building includes a clear reference to the warehouse typology with a gabled silhouette wrapped in wooden shutters the garage has been sited next to the town’s railway stationimage by bart van hoek which again pay homage to the site’s once industrial nature raise the building off the ground — a gesture intended to maximize daylight and insulation at street level the structure is entirely clad with angled wooden slats which allow natural light and ventilation inside the parking garage which are used to illuminate the building by night the car park has been designed to reference the region’s historic warehousesimage by harry noback the structure is entirely clad with angled wooden slatsimage by harry noback vertical circulation takes the form of two helix-shaped rampsimage by harry noback galvanized columns raise the building off the groundimage by bart van hoek integrated LED lighting strips are used to illuminate the building by nightimage by harry noback architects: moederscheim moonen architectslocation: zutphen the netherlandsprogram: car park for 375 cars bicycle storage facilityarchitect in charge: erik moederscheimproject team: jelle rinsema fernando polo calvostructural engineering: ingenieursbureau JVZcontractor: continental car parksclient: NS stations the netherlandssurface area: 12,780 sqmphotography: harry noback and bart van hoekfinal acceptance: january 2017 E-Ports has build an innovative solar bike shelter at a college in Zutphen/Netherlands with an annual energy yield of 100.000 kWh illustrates how conventional spaces can be transformed into useful E-Ports used 316 glass-glass bifacial solar panels to provide a green and efficient energy solution a new solar bike shelter with integrated solar panels at Kompaan College in the municipality of Zutphen (Gelderland) The majority of the glass-glass bifacial solar panels used in this project are east-west oriented so nearly all green generated energy can be used immediately which prevents grid congestion The green generated energy from the solar bike shelter is now more synchronous with energy consumption at Kompaan College Kompaan College would very pleased with the new solar bike shelter parents and employees would respond enthusiastically Watch the 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A podcast for investors on the opportunities and risks of the solar market The pv Europe editorial team offers their own analysis and discusses current topics with experts You can read this article in 2 minutesGregor Gowans Dutch logistics service provider Bos Dynamics has announced a deal to takeover Addink Zutphen as of the 1st of June Bos Dynamics says the acquisition shall strengthen its position in the road transportation market all 30 Addink Zutphen employees and its 22 trucks will become part of Bos Dynamics The staff and trucks will form an independent branch in Zutphen under the management of Simeon Roodenburg the last truck with ‘Addink Zutphen’ will hit the road The family business has its origins in the 18th century and enjoys a good reputation in its local area and it is hoped that the Addink Zutphen staff shall experience a similar company culture under their new employers Addink Zutphen’s fleet boasts a wide variety of trailers and a modern warehouse in Zutphen the Addink Zutphen’s speciality suits perfectly with Bos Dynamics’ activity namely the transport and logistics of high-end outsized cargo will make Bos Dynamics the market leader in Western Europe a position that the company would like to continue to strengthen “We especially want to expand our presence in the Benelux and Germany and work on further network densification The English market is now added to this and we look forward to developing this further within our specialization the transporter is a family business that focuses on complete logistics solutions which means that our mission and values ​​are very similar Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 — The owners of the Zutphen group of companies wanted to show their employees they appreciate their hard work by making a major donation in their name It was a $1 million donation to the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital made to the hospital foundation earlier this month The official cheque presentation ceremony was held Tuesday and Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation spokesperson Brenda Rankin said it was “a great day for all of us.” said the company had a good fiscal year and knows their employees deserve thanks for this “We had a very good year because we have a great group of employees working for us,” during a phone interview before the cheque presentation ceremony “They take their work personally and take it home with them Our employees work hard every day and this is our way of thanking them.” More than 100 employees work full-time at Zutphen with this number increasing by 25 per cent or more during the summer months which is peak roadway construction time van Zutphen estimates about 90 per cent of their employees live in Inverness County and have had many experiences with the hospital she recently lost her mom to cancer and she spent a great deal of time at Inverness hospital,” said van Zutphen “We hear from our ‘construction family’ how good the care their family members got while at the hospital.” van Zutphen was born at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital It’s always kept so nice,” van Zutphen said “It’s one of the best-kept hospitals in the province It’s the cleanest hospital I’ve ever been in.” van Zutphen and the other two owners of the group of companies — Vincent and Leonard van Zutphen — had a tour of Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital van Zutphen said they were shown more than people usually get to see and it made them realize how well run the health-care facility is “We’re pretty fortunate to have in Inverness a hospital with such great doctors like they have there,” he said “It’s a testament to how great management is there.” van Zutphen said knowing the hospital is well managed made the three owners confident their donation would be used wisely This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.  Maison du Sport International, Avenue de Rhodanie 54, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland tearing up tracks across Atlantic Canada as a motocross racer for 15 years – Liam Van Zutphen has spent the majority of his life living in the fast lane the Southwest Mabou product competed in various racing events including those at Loch Lomond Motocross near Big Pond as well as national championships Despite the danger that comes with motocross racing He wore the most expensive equipment and learned how to protect himself while on the dirt bike When he’s not working for his father’s construction company he’s outside staying as active as possible but you won’t find him on the motocross track An incident while on the track changed his life forever and forced Van Zutphen to retire from the sport he fell in love with when he was seven years old backyard track his father had created for him eight years ago The track provided Van Zutphen with an opportunity to practice racing on his own time the track was left unattended for close to three years while Van Zutphen was attending community college “I had been helping my father with a project and later he allowed me to take one of the dozers down to the track “I started doing just that and fixed the jumps and made them higher – I was more than comfortable with the height because they were the same as the ones I had hit before.” Van Zutphen finished the project and had invited three of his friends to join him on the track they were unable to attend due to provincial restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic it didn’t stop Van Zutphen from testing it out He headed to the track by himself around 6 p.m I used to go practice by myself all the time so I figured I’d go down and do the same thing,” said Van Zutphen noting he had purchased the 2021 KTM 250 SX bike in September 2020 “The only real difference was instead of 40-foot jumps they were 100-and-200-foot jumps I was hitting.” After going around the track about seven times Van Zutphen made his way up one of the newly-built jumps It was at that moment when things turned bad As Van Zutphen hit the jump and went into the air the front tire of the bike elevated and the back tire came out from under him landing hard on his face and right shoulder “I must have fell 40-feet out of the air,” said Van Zutphen recalling the incident Van Zutphen laid unconscious on the ground beneath the jump for two-and-a-half hours who at the time of the accident had been working on a bulldozer and was unable to hear him found him after he didn’t return home for supper He was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax with life-threatening injuries He was later diagnosed with a Grade 3 Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) – a widespread traumatic injury to the axons in the cerebral cortex Van Zutphen also had a fractured humerus as well as a fractured collar bone multiple other fractures to his neck and a damaged rotator cuff Van Zutphen was placed in a medically-induced coma for 14 days his parents weren’t allowed in his hospital room because of COVID-19 and were receiving updates from doctors during the process Doctors and the family were unsure what would happen moving forward They didn’t know if he would wake up again or what he would be like after the coma – on the 14th day he opened his eyes When doctors felt it was time to begin the healing process I never watched much television or Netflix but there I was stuck in a bed for 22 hours a day,” said Van Zutphen but I wanted to leave and I knew I had to get out of there I wasn’t used to not doing anything and it was difficult for me.” Van Zutphen returned home under the instruction to rest and trust the healing process – but he wasn’t ready to lay around the house and have people feel sorry for him Van Zutphen slowly began regaining the life he once had motocross racing wouldn’t be part of his life again who later became his athletic therapist as well as strength and conditioning coach “He was looking to have some help and guidance with the functional portion of his rehabilitation and mobility of his repaired shoulder,” said Fraser “He was focused on wanting to get back to moving the way he used to and getting stronger Liam had the absolute best attitude and outlook of anyone that I had worked with in my 20-plus year career Fraser said Van Zutphen always took complete accountability for what needed to happen at each stage of the recovery process – and did it with a smile “It’s no surprise that he has had success in his activities prior to this incident,” he said “I am convinced that this hardship will further shape his character in overcoming whatever barriers he might face in the future.” Van Zutphen has regained almost full abilities “I’m not the same Liam I was,” said Van Zutphen “They call me Liam version two because that’s basically what happens When your brain is damaged you have to learn from scratch but I could be 10-years-old if I get hit again in my head.” Van Zutphen had successful nerve surgery on his shoulder in Halifax He has a post-operation appointment next Friday and from there he’ll continue physiotherapy in Inverness Van Zutphen is grateful for the equipment he was wearing and credits it for saving his life “I had the second-best helmet you can wear and a brace on – if I didn’t wear that gear that day I could have been dead,” said Van Zutphen “I never thought something like that would have happened to me but bad things happen – it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re at Van Zutphen was in the early stage of building his own home in Inverness County but he is planning to do some work on the property this winter Van Zutphen admits he hasn’t been to the backyard track “You can’t have negative thoughts,” said Van Zutphen “I’m not a negative person and that’s not how I want to be.” Want to know more? Contact your nearest DAF dealer Full Screen is not supported on this browser version You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen Zutphen Contracting is the result of a lifetime of work by Ted Van Zutphen and his brother John who once worked the family dairy farm before opportunity to take the family name in a new direction presented itself Ted was in university studying farming as well,” recalled John ‘it’s time for us to take over,’ and he started to get out of it It was 1952 when the brothers took over the farm with the sincere intentions of growing it as much as possible but John recalled there wasn’t much money available back then “It was done with horses and stuff like that but once we took over it wasn’t too long we bought our own bulldozer and started clearing land and then started to work different places with that same machine for highways and other farms.” Their equipment purchases continued to double in the following years “For the first 10 years if we had five machines this year It just kept on doubling to 20 and then 40.” Growth continued until 1972 when they officially became contractors known as Zutphen Brothers and they hired others to work the family farm “It kept going on the construction side so fast and we were doing so well there it didn’t make any sense not to make that part of it grow.” he watched the company grow with as much excitement as his sons “He had no difficulty seeing where we were going was much more,” said John “He was proud and he followed us right until he died He always wanted to know what we were doing and where we were at.” Projects the Van Zutphens have been part of are many Driving into Sydney for recent business meetings Ted found himself passing many of them There was work on the Point Aconi power plant and a side turn in any direction would have taken him to projects in the highlands the Donkin Mine or the Sydney Tar Ponds cleanup “You put your very best into it because we are very proud of what we built,” Ted said we were from Yarmouth to Cape North and Labrador.” “We had some quite good years with all the reclaiming but it is very slow this year I think for us It’s difficult to keep a big company going Specialization has allowed the company to survive and prosper for more than 50 years “It was easier for a few years there because I think the economy was such and the competition just wasn’t there.” “We always look for new ways to do things and jobs that are difficult and we know we can figure out and do well,” he said “You can only do that a couple of times and then everybody has the copy so you have to go somewhere else.” there have been downturns in the business but they didn’t last long Ted said the bank stepped in on their contracting company in 1992 before they landed a big job at a pulp mill in Golboro the following year he considers the situation a lesson in the importance of diversification Family members are now heavily involved with the contracting business The Van Zutphen brothers remain happily involved “When you enjoy what you are doing and enjoy your family every day is something to get up for in the morning and just go and explore,” Ted said “I just wouldn’t want to start anything new I might as well stay where I’m at because that’s what would happen +374 10 650015 2023 Photo: Politie.nlDutch police have raided two homes in their hunt for murder suspect Bretly Dorder after research indicated he had been in Amsterdam on Sunday is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Rotterdam over a week ago and a stabbing in Zutphen on Friday evening The man shot dead in Rotterdam was a 60-year-old psychiatrist who worked at a hospital in Nieuwegein The man stabbed in Zutphen was not seriously injured Homes were also earlier searched in Doetichem and in Wesel Dutch police have issued a €25,000 reward for information leading to Dorder’s capture but have warned people not to approach him Julia Glum joined IBT Media in October 2014 as a breaking news reporter specializing in youth affairs either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content The White House may have told reporters that President Donald Trump was having "a nice Thanksgiving dinner with all the family" on Thursday, but it doesn't seem like all his relatives showed up. Tiffany Trump, the often overlooked first daughter who is not Ivanka, appears to have spent the holiday away from her father. While the president and first lady were at Mar-a-Lago enjoying turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, red snapper, Florida stone crab and more, Tiffany Trump was with her mom, Marla Maples. It's not clear exactly where they were, but Tiffany Trump posted a series of photos on Instagram wearing clothing for weather much colder than the high 70s Palm Beach had on Thursday. View this post on Instagram Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 A post shared by Tiffany Ariana Trump (@tiffanytrump) on Nov 23 Maples, who was married to Donald Trump from 1993 to 1999, also shared a picture with her daughter, writing, "Me and my little drumstick. After dinner, pre-dishes fun! Hope you found lots of reasons to smile today. Grateful for time with Tiff sharing in a special #momsanddaughters weekend." The duo appeared to have eaten dinner with private chef Cheyenne Van Zutphen and her mom, psychic Tara Sutphen. In one post, Trump supervises while Van Zutphen carves a turkey, joking that "that's one thing I'm not probably good at." View this post on Instagram 🍗🔪 Cutting the turkey with Tiff! A post shared by Cheyenne Van Zutphen (@missvanzutphen) on Nov 23 Trump's nonattendance at the Mar-a-Lago dinner isn't that unusual Eric and Ivanka are constantly in the spotlight she's more private—her family didn't even wish her happy birthday on social media last month Trump recently started school at the Georgetown University Law Center and rarely does public appearances However, the 24-year-old made an exception this week for her dad's turkey pardoning ceremony, where she made headlinesafter wearing a red coat and bare legs who at 11 is the only Trump kid to live in the White House HAPPY THANKSGIVING! pic.twitter.com/nQhi7XopMW he didn't specifically talk about his family at all after giving a summary of how the Thanksgiving started in the 1600s bragged about his accomplishments in office thus far Our stock market has hit a new all-time high We've created $5.5 trillion worth of values," he said The enthusiasm in this country has never been higher." 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To use this website, please use Chrome or Firefox It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Steven Van Zutphen surrounded by his family on September 16th 2019 after a twelve month battle with Glioblastoma Loving husband of Cora Van Zutphen (nee O’Quinn) Chris is survived by his mother & father Sylvia and Bill Van Zutphen nieces Kayleigh & Alannah and nephews Ethan & Ryan Also survived by his mother-in-law Judy Abbott father-in-law Frank Bridges and sister-in-law Leah Holwell (Jamie) Fondly remembered by his many aunts & uncles Steve Morrison (Denise) Nick Van Zutphen (Judy) and his cousins Matt Martin and Nicole and close friend Rick Couling Predeceased by grandparents Kay and Guy Morrison and Henry and Maria Van Zutphen Chris was a kind and gentle soul with deep respect for everyone he encountered Chris will also be missed by his canine companions (Griffin A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ariss Valley Golf Course donations may be made to Groves Memorial Community Hospital or an animal sanctuary of your choice 905 Gartshore Street, Fergus ON N1M 2W8. © All materials copyright Wellington Advertiser, 2006-2025. 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Please direct comments, questions or suggestions to editor@wellingtonadvertiser.com A centuries-long association with Shrewsbury’s Dutch twin town has come to an end due to budget costs Zutphen in Holland officially twinned with Shrewsbury in the 1970s but the links between the two towns stretch back to the 16th century Post-war visits involved families from the town coming to Shrewsbury and there remain strong connections even down to having a major roundabout in the Dutch town named the ‘Shrewsbury Rotunde’ members of Shrewsbury Town Council were told by letter that members of the association in Zutphen had taken the decision to sever all their official links not only with Shrewsbury but with all the other towns around the world that it is twinned with – Satu Mare in Romania who has visited Zutphen on a number of occasions said the decision must have been a hard one to take but had been made on the grounds of cost He said: “They can no longer afford to do it They have stopped their twinning associations with towns all over the world Mr Kenny added that although he had last visited the town last year it had not been in an official capacity “I had been keen to revive it,” said Mr Kenny “But this was just not possible from their point of view I know there will be chances and opportunities for us to maintain our links with Zutphen but it will not be in any official way "I am pleased that Zutphen has taken the initiative as the association has been very loose for a number of years and visits between the two towns have been sparse.” said: “Zutphen Council has been reviewing their twinning arrangements and has decided to withdraw or cancel all of the ones that they are involved with – so it’s not just us “What they have said is that it’s better to withdraw rather than it dying out And it has been dying out over the last two or three years There have been a lot fewer exchanges being made.” The links between Shrewsbury and Zutphen began in 1586 when Sir Philip Sidney lay dying of gangrene at the Battle of Zutphen while trying to liberate the town from the Spanish occupation The connection between the two towns was further cemented at the end of the Second World War when the population of Shrewsbury sent aid to the people of the war-ravaged Dutch town The official twinning of the two towns came about on May 6 which is now the University Centre Shrewsbury an open area at the heart of the complex was named Zutphen Square Zutphen has one of the best preserved medieval town centres of northwestern Europe including the remains of the medieval town wall and a few hundred buildings dating from the 13th THE HAGUE – The Dutch National ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen sees improvements in the situation of Caribbean students who come to the Netherlands to study After years of drawing attention to the problems these students face his final report was released today.  Van Zutphen conducted research on the issues faced by students from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom when they come to the Netherlands to study He found that the provision of information and guidance for these students was poor they were not issued a Citizen Service Number (Burgerservicenummer or BSN) before their departure to the Netherlands they were unable to avail themselves of a Dutch basic health insurance which made them ineligible for healthcare allowance (zorgtoeslag) some students still applied for the allowance and later faced financial problems as they had to repay it.  the ombudsman observed that there were issues with repaying student loans after returning to the islands This caused significant financial challenges and problems for Caribbean students In the report titled "Worries of Caribbean Students," the ombudsman made several recommendations he has been actively monitoring and pursuing the necessary improvements.  "Students from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom face various problems that students born in the Netherlands do not encounter I have worked tirelessly in recent years to ensure that the issues faced by Caribbean students are resolved as quickly as possible." The ombudsman called on ministers to take action reached out to other relevant stakeholders but there are still areas that require attention "There is better information and guidance for Caribbean students efforts are being made to explore how Caribbean students can obtain a BSN directly when applying for student finance through DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs - Education Executive Agency) I consider these steps to be truly positive and commendable it is disappointing to note that this cannot be arranged for students in the upcoming academic year 2023-2024 I see that students need assistance in finding accommodation and timely registration in the Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie Personen or BRP) of municipalities They also require more help navigating the complex laws and regulations in the Netherlands there are still issues with repaying student loans upon returning to the islands we cannot afford to slacken our efforts and must continue to push forward."  and the relevant parties know how to collaborate the ombudsman calls on the "Regiegroep studiesucces Caribische studenten" (Steering Group for Academic Success of Caribbean Students) to work closely with the Aruban House to address the remaining issues faced by Caribbean students as quickly as possible They should continuously bring these matters to the attention of government authorities Van Zutphen will continue to monitor developments and remains available to address complaints from Caribbean students.  “Government is making things more difficult.” Reinier van Zutphen talks about how the relationship between the government and the citizen must change taking a critical look at the role and effectiveness of the National Ombudsman “Government exists for the benefit of the people I have said this many times and I will continue working to ensure that it really is the case I often remind ministers and other officials of this fact If our elected officials are to take responsibility for the strength of our institutions they must pass legislation which is both understandable and practicable Anything less fails both the citizen and the staff who must implement that legislation.” “Government is making things more difficult for the citizen There is a difference between what public sector authorities promise and what we actually see in practice The debate sparked by the childcare allowance controversy often referred to ‘repressive policy’ and ‘a lack of compassion’ but there has been too little attention for the background to the situation Why was there suddenly such a focus on fraud prevention Was it because officials assumed that every citizen is untrustworthy Were the rules overly complex to begin with Many people adopt the standpoint that ‘everyone is decent and fair’ Not everyone is a model citizen all the time But one transgression does not make someone an out-and-out rogue We do not refer to ‘difficult complainants’ but to ‘complex complaints behaviour’ They are often very kind to their children and cook for their neighbours three times a week when they are sick But they see some alleged injustice and ‘kick up a fuss’ people do not complain about everything and anything but they may have certain bugbears such as the police or the local authority There is no such thing as a ‘difficult person’ but there are situations in which certain people show ‘difficult behaviour’ If that is due to overly complex rules and systems a raft of measures had to be put in place to ensure that companies and individuals did not suffer financially Everything went reasonably well and many people received the support they needed some support was in the form of loans and we have now reached the point at which people are required to begin repayments The Minister of Social Affairs has said that leniency should be applied businesses only qualified for support if they met all the criteria for some other government scheme And let’s not forget the forty thousand people in our country who have no permanent address But before long they were sent back on the streets and expected to fend for themselves This is how people find themselves in a hopeless situation with no way out The childcare benefits case shows a similar pattern If we look back over the preceding five years we see that there were no ‘serious incidents’ but ongoing government action that was not in the best interests of the citizen.” I must constantly ask myself whether I am fulfilling the responsibilities that entails Do we provide adequate information to parliament Do we equip members to consider all aspects of proposed legislation before it is actually passed I feel that too much of our advice is offered after the event One of the first things I would like to talk about is the question of the ombudsman’s remit and authority much media attention was devoted to a benefits recipient who had been ordered to repay seven thousand euros because she had accepted groceries from her mother over a period of years The local authority concerned acted on information received from an organisation working on behalf of several other authorities in the region whereupon it is difficult to determine where to take a complaint This is a ridiculous situation and one that I intend to follow up It must always be very clear whom to contact with a complaint and how to take that complaint further if it is not resolved There are still too many institutions which lack transparent procedures We must ascertain whether they accept complaints and whether those complaints are dealt with properly Is there anyone who oversees the process and who can be contacted for information We are talking about services in the general public interest the ombudsman function must be properly organised and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with the new parliament I happened to chance upon a copy of The Magic Lantern by Timothy Garten Ash it is about the fall of communism in Eastern Europe The author quotes Václav Havel following his election as president of (then) Czechoslovakia: “My people this is what it’s all about: your government a government in the service of the citizen That is worth fighting for and defending.” “I think that we have become even more relevant by virtue of the investigations we undertake on our own initiative They are always highly relevant to current societal issues Take the three-part study examining poverty in the Caribbean Netherlands for example the investigation of problems affecting the accessibility of healthcare services or our report on the social and financial situation of those living in women’s refuges Our work is prompted by signals from society We now think and act more explicitly from the citizen’s perspective.” “The National Ombudsman is the designated ombudsman organisation for all provincial (regional) authorities and many local authorities: the ‘municipalities’ we have therefore become far more active at the local level We increasingly act as a ‘sparring partner’ sometimes in a prominent role but often less visibly We can be very effective without always being in the spotlight although visibility does enhance effectiveness in some situations There is no need for us to produce a comprehensive report about every issue Many complaints can be resolved with a simple intervention or a letter setting out our standpoint This increases both the effectiveness and efficiency of our work softly’ approach means that we remain largely invisible We receive many queries from local authorities and other organisations which deal with the general public asking whether we have dealt with a particular matter in the past This has prompted us to set up a platform known as the ‘Raadbaak’ It is a community of practice through which professionals can exchange knowledge and best practice examples researchers and legal practitioners approach us for information about our standpoint on whether government action is in keeping with current legislation and meets all the criteria of ‘good governance’ This type of query requires a written answer whether in the form of a report or a ‘report letter’ We constantly think about the societal value of the information we provide and how this ‘ombudsprudence’ can be recorded and disseminated but our intention is not to produce as many reports as possible letters which include a standpoint or recommendation are now made available in the public domain This is valuable information that we do not wish to keep to ourselves as we did in the past.” “Everyone in the Netherlands has a right to good and effective ombudsman services I therefore support any development that makes it easier to complain about public sector service provision or helps government organisations to improve their performance They must be alert to all signs of discontent whether from the public they serve or those who work within the organisation itself the title of ‘ombudsman’ should be used with caution A proliferation of ombudsmen can only cause confusion which is why I find it regrettable that there are now university ‘ombudsmen’ ‘ombudsmen’ for the social domain and ‘ombudsmen’ for local government not least because the National Ombudsman already performs this role for the police the education sector and most local authorities It therefore falls to us to make clear what the National Ombudsman does what we stand for and when a citizen should contact us for help I am keen to bring all local ombudsman services together to share knowledge and expertise we have a common aim: to ensure that everything is well organised for the citizen.”