Being widowed a difficult transition

Rockford Lions Club President Chad Jackson gives a Rockford Lions mug to Joy Petroelje of Widowed Persons Services.

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 [...]

New Rockford resident shares health expertise in book

Dr. Linda Solomon brings whole food nutrition expertise to Rockford.

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 [...]

Kent County Sheriff’s Office seeking volunteers

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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 [...]

Scouts test talent in Pinewood Derby

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    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 [...]

Rockford’s award winning trail now complete

Finishing touches – (L to R) Justin and Cody Bultsma of Bultsma Construction installing low maintenance vinyl coated chain link fencing on the final segment of the Rogue River Nature Trail.	Photo by CLIFF HILL

by CLIFF AND NANCY HILL Mission accomplished! The third and final phase of the Rogue River Nature Trail is now complete. Bultsma Construction has made good on a promised May 10 completion date and the award-winning trail is now open for foot traffic. The entire Rogue River Nature Trail was constructed primarily as a boardwalk [...]