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Local student volunteers during CMU Alternative Break

May 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Central Michigan University (CMU) junior Danielle Schmutz of Rockford recently participated in CMU’s Alternative Winter Break volunteer program. Schmutz, a Rockford High School graduate and daughter of George and Tina Schmutz of Rockford, was among more than 120 CMU students who took part in the week of service travel organized by the university’s Volunteer Center. […]

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Public invited to Garlic Mustard Pull at Brower Lake

May 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Please join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan for a volunteer workday.  There will be a Garlic Mustard Pull at Brower Lake on Saturday, May 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at 8748 Je Ne Be Drive, Rockford. All events happen rain or shine unless otherwise noted. We are making progress! Through years of […]

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Local Student Wins Prestigious Award

March 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Courtney Fedeson is applauded by the Rockford Board of Education and guests for her community volunteer efforts. She earned $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. when she earned one of the state of Michigan's two top student volunteer awards.

by CHRISTINE BIGNEY Courtney Fedeson knows the importance of sticking to a project until it’s finished. In this particular case, $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. was the reward. Courtney, a seventh-grader at North Rockford Middle School, was awarded an engraved silver medallion that signified her selection as one of Michigan’s top two youth […]

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City Volunteer Police Force in Need a Few More

March 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Ride along with Rockford Police, answer questions from downtown visitors, write out a ticket for someone parking illegally in a handicapped parking space. These are among the duties of Rockford’s volunteer police force and you are welcomed to join up. According to Michigan’s Volunteer of the Year Linda Crone, who is a loyal member of […]

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