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Letters to the Editor – December 10, 2009
Pool used by many for health
Dear Editor,
We have heard a rumor that the swimming pool housed at the Rockford Middle School is to be closed due to lack of funds.
It is my understanding that this is a “community” pool, for which 1 mil was voted in by the public for maintenance of this pool.
For health reasons a lot of us go twice a week or more fo water aerobics. We are senior citizens trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We would be at a loss if this pool closes, especially with the millage already voted in for this. I truly hope someting can be done to prevent this closure.
Marilyn J. Cole, Rockford resident
Don’t close school pool
Dear Editor,
I and about 10 to 12 others swim twice a week at the North Rockford Middle School pool in the “Aqua-Flex” class. This is primarily attended by those who use this as a rehabilitation following surgery and for those who just want to keep mobile.
It has been mentioned that the school is intending to close this pool due to finances and hold the classes at the high school. This is very unfavorable to our group who need the warmer water as the high school pool is very cool.
I remember that when this school was built the Krause family donated the pool. However, the taxpayers voted to pay the necessary costs for maintenance. If this is still happening, why does the pool have to be closed?
Please, school board members, reconsider this motion.
Bonnie Miller, Belmont resident
REF concert expected to sell out
Dear Editor,
Cliff and Nancy, this is AMAZING! I LOVE the article and I am so grateful to you both for writing it. You two certainly have a gift for writing.
Tickets have been selling very well, and once this edition of the Squire reaches Rockford residents, I will expect a sell-out by mid December.
Thank you so very much.
Sue Arend, Rockford Education Foundation
Dear Editor,
I must tell you, I’ve had countless writings done about my work and myself over the last 34 years. And it’s not just because this sculpture is so grand on so many scales and will have an impact on so many people, but this article, in the way it flows and touches on all aspects, including my family, my business, and even my concerns and commitment of making this sculpture the best it can possibly be—and it was even accurate!—is the best article of them all. I can’t thank you enough. And, yes, I am very pleased. You guys are amazing. Thanks again.
Steve Anderson, Andersons Metal Sculpture
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Phillips celebrate 50th anniversary
A 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated September 26, 2009, by George and Maureen (Patterson) Phillips of Rockford.
A surprise dinner reception was held at Egypt Valley Country Club in honor of the occasion.
Children of the couple are Jeffrey and Denise Flikkema and Gregory and Doreen Schoenborn. They have four grandchildren, George Michael and Katie Maureen Flikkema, and Patrick Ryan and Heather Marie Schoenborn.
Friends and family wish George and Maureen Phillips many more cherished anniversaries.
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McCrackens celebrate 50 years of marriage
Jack and Sandra McCracken of Rockford will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on September 19, 2009. They were married at Sparta Baptist Church in 1959.
Jack and Sandra are the parents of Tim and Patti McCracken of Kent City, and Terry and Brenda McCracken of Grant, and the grandparents of Dan and Brenda McCracken, Ryan McCracken, Christina Kusmierz, Troy McCracken, Christopher Kusmierz, Eric McCracken, Chad McCracken and Jack McCracken.
The couple will celebrate this occasion with a family dinner on their anniversary.
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Hommingas celebrate 50 years
Frederick “Tony” and Patricia Homminga of
Grand Rapids are celebrating 50 years of marriage with an open house at Townsend Park Pavillion, Rockford, on Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The couple were united in marriage on September 3, 1959, at the Plainfield Township Fire Station Hall.
Frederick enlisted in the U.S. Navy after marriage and spent a few years in Rhode Island and Antigua before returning to Michigan. He became a diesel mechanic for Contractors Machinery and ATL/ANR Truck Lines, retiring from ANR. He went on to get his builder’s license and helped to build a few Parade of Homes houses in the Grand Rapids area.
Patricia worked as a phone operator for Amway for many years, and for a time was also an administrator’s assistant for a local business network communications company. She is now enjoying being a full-time mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is an avid reader, and also loves spending time in her garden.
The Hommingas’ children include Deborah Homminga, Darrell Homminga, Denise Hofstra, and Darla-Jo (Mike) LeBaron. Grandchildren include; Paige, Stephanie and Matthew Hofstra; Alex Rude; Shelby, Chelsea and Ashley Homminga. The couple has one great-grandson, Marcus Brown.
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Konkles celebrate 50 years
Terry and Janette Konkle of Rockford are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. The Konkles were married August 29, 1959, at the Burton Heights Methodist Church in Grand Rapids. They will celebrate the 50 years with a dinner at Grill One Eleven, the location of the Konkles’ former 20-year business, Sports Treasures, with family members and those of their wedding party who live in the area.
The Konkles’ children and grandchildren are Brock Konkle and son Karson; Brent and Marcia Erickson and their children, Colin, Kelsey, Jason and Bryan; and Curtis and Brenda Konkle and their children, Daniel, Brett, Erica and Jennifer.
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