Rams varsity volleyball victorious at Cristi Curtis Memorial

October 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Obituary — Curtis Kleynenberg

October 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Curtis Kleynenberg

Curtis Kleynenberg, age 37, of Sand Lake passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009, following injuries from an automobile accident. He was a 1990 graduate of Rockford High School, where he was a diver on the swim team, receiving several awards including being honored as an All State diver. He worked with his grandfather and [...]

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Family turns tail on rat race for nine months

October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
THE FIRST STEP TO A NEW LIFE—Craig and Danielle Parrent with their children, Morgan, 8, Ryann, 6 and Jaxon, 3 preparing to leave on their journey. “We want to experience life in a new way and show our children first-hand that life is what you make of it,” Danielle said. The couple closed their business, sold their home and hit the road.

  Craig and Danielle Parrent had it all—a beautiful, 4,500 square foot home, their own business that employed 16 and was thriving, and three healthy young children. Yet the couple felt they were missing out. Craig felt he was putting the hours of his life into paying for the home and lifestyle, and spending all [...]

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Four inducted into Rockford Athletic Hall of Fame

October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Twently years ago, then Athletic Director Dave Price instituted the Rockford Athletic Hall of Fame. He believed Rockford should recognize some of the outstanding athletes, coaches and community members that make the athletic program the success it is. Now that elite membership includes 92 individuals, four of which joined the ranks on Wednesday, October 14, [...]

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Herman’s Boy has reinvented, reinvested for success

October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Family business celebrates 30 years When Floyd Havemeier purchased his first building in downtown Rockford, he had no intention of opening up his own shop, much less starting a family dynasty in Herman’s Boy, a roastery, bakery, confectionery and smokehouse located at 220 Northland Drive. Now his store employs three generations of the family, has [...]

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