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The Thursday, April 12 visit to the Squire newspaper office of Tiger Cubs from pack 3264 was as entertaining as such visits usually are when students come up with interesting questions and answers about the newspaper industry. The Valley View Elementary School first-grade students were shown the framed copy of the first edition of the [...]
Executive Director Joy Petroelje of Widowed Persons Service (WPS) was a recent guest speaker for the Rockford Lions Club to get the word out about her organization. WPS was established in the Grand Rapids area in 1978 and is one of a few support organizations for widowed persons in the country. Their service model of [...]
When a certain Hollywood action actor found himself threatened with the prospect of having his career brought to an abrupt end if he didn’t get off some excess weight, he knew exactly who to call. He sent for Dr. Linda Solomon and her husband, “Dr. Marvin.” Together, they had worked with celebrities in and out [...]
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate Program is a group-dedicated men and women who assist law enforcement officers when tragic events occur. These volunteer advocates provide support and comfort to families when traumatic news is given. They respond to fatal traffic accidents, homicides, suicides and other traumatic deaths. They fill a vital role by [...]
Cub Scout Pack 3264 had its annual Pinewood Derby race on Saturday, March 17 at Our Lady of Consolation Church. Jacob Hopkins, a Tiger Scout, was the winner of the fastest Car in the pack with a total time of 9.792 seconds for four heats. Second place for fastest car in the pack [...]
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