We had a sewer backup in April 2012 and the City of Rockford was great through the whole thing. Attached is the letter sent to the city and was wondering if you could put this in the Squire to show all the residents what a great City we live in! Dear Michael Young, Staff [...]
Resident wants more answers about fracking Dear Editor, Like most of my neighbors, I love living in the Rockford area. That’s why I’m nervous about the announcement that hydro-frack mining companies are seeking to lease land in West Michigan. Mineral rights to state land will be auctioned, including the Cannonsburg State Game Area and the [...]
Vote no on the 25×25 ballot proposal Squire Editor; I can appreciate the fact that Mr. Dan Vos of Vos Energy would devote his entire September 20th column to support the “25×2025” proposal, since he and his business would be the eventual recipients and winners of renewable energy alternatives. The “funding” for this proposal, if [...]
Organizer disappointed about festival decision Dear Editor, For the last 15 years, my family and I have been in charge of the Scarecrow Make-N-Take at the Rockford Harvest Festival. It has always been the last weekend in September and the first two weekends in October. We divide and donate the money between North Kent Community [...]
Reader appreciates column, laughs Dear Roger, I wanted to drop you a line and say thank you for the Squire. I read it weekly and enjoy your column. I may not always agree with you politically but I get many laughs from much of what you write. I have shared your words of wisdom with [...]
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