Foster Grandparent Program Supports Twofold Purpose
Former President Nixon created ACTION to unify federal volunteer programs and the Foster Grandparent Program operates in Rock Valley with Hope Haven. The program links generation commitments with another generation's will and experience. About 55 grandparents work four hours daily helping their communities and gaining satisfaction from service.
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Nixon
Action
Rock Valley
Hope Haven
Hope
Foster Grandparents Support Hope Haven Programs
Chris Alvey leads Hope Haven Foster Grandparent Program with a one to one role aiding enrolled children. Grandparents, funded by ACTION, work with staff to enrich learning while children reciprocate with love. Alvey, from Hollandale, holds a social work master's from Iowa and replaced Rich Freerksen as director.
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Hope Haven
Ing
Chris Alvey
Rich Freerksen
Alvey
Hollandale
Minnesota
Northwestern College
Orange City
University of Iowa
Beatrice State Home
Beatrice
Nebraska
Hisses to Those Who Measure Worth by Others’ Gains
A reflective verse condemns those who judge achievements by others lack, mocks broken confidences, and laments perpetual entertainment needs, while greeting the chill of freezing weather as a cold, indifferent backdrop.
Special Yearly Bee Offer Ends November 30
Rock Valley Bee offers new subscribers a full year for 3.50 within the Rock Valley trade area including Fairview Hudson Inwood Doon Hull Alvord and Sioux Center. Offer ends in 13 days. send payment and clipping with full address to 1414 Main.
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Rock Valley
Bee
M.P. Hubbard
Hubbard
Rock Valley Trade Area
Fairview
Hudson
Inwood
Doon
Hull
Alvord
Sioux Center
Rock Valley Bee
Main
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List for Rock Valley Area
Daily admissions and dismissals recorded by date. Notables include Henrietta Timmerman and Paul Groeneweg admitted on November 6 and 8 respectively, with multiple Rock Valley residents listed. Dismissals feature Daryl De Groot, Clifton Moore, and others through November 12, detailing patient flow in the region.
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Daryl de Groot
Hull
Judd Hevern
Rock Valley
LeRoy Jongettes
LeRoy Koedam
Gerry de Bruin
Clifton Moore
Alberta Kroese
Henrietta Timmerman
John Kats
Henry Te Slan
Mark Vande Velde
John Yockey
Sioux City
Rock Valley Woman's Club Met November 12
Members met at Clara and Hilda Miller homes on November 12 tasting craft items by Mrs. Ben Meerdink and Mrs. John Graves. L. R. Hegg gave an illustrated Hawaii trip resume. A key business topic was joining a Community-Improvement Project Workshop in Sioux City November 17. Next meeting December 10 at Oscar Vande Vegte’s with a 12:30 luncheon and a poodies exchange.
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Rock Valley
John Graves
Sioux City
Oscar Vande Vegte
Bowling Results Snapshot with High Scores and Standings
A dense listing of bowling results across multiple teams and leagues. High scorers include Carlyn Van Maanen 202 and Joyce Santema 498, with numerous standins such as HiWay Che and Farmers 2, plus team and game totals across venues and months.
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Carlyn van Maanen
Joyce Santema
HiWay Che
High Fear
Farmers
Hee
Comoca Oi
Bunch
Beverly's
Wynia
de Vries
Valley Bakery
Schmidt
Town & Country
Carolyn ¥.Maz
Huhe G. III
Joyce S
Marvin Mautle
Gary Nits
Junkers EU
Jonkers Fur
Fats Place
Winks Blue Ribbon
J Locker
Com. Wil
Vans Foodland
Chesterman
Valley State Bank
Winks Budweiser
Jims Body Shop
Marvin Mantle
Ken Snedeker
John van Holland
Martha Baatz
Marth Baats
Pas Bauman
Jonker's Fur
Rges Iga
Jonkers
von Driet
Marth Faatz
Pat Bauman
Nora’ Ranvehau
Margaret Mulder
Joan Kooima
Ag van Zee
Alberta Schmid
Dee Bauman
Dale Kock
Wells
de Bruin
Rass Sant
Wells Hive Bunny
VerMeer Coast
Keoimas
Farmers Lumber
the Sable
Hope Haven
Loms Salv
Franks Market
Reé’s Service
Moormans
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Marge Harmelink
Enn
Clarence Koerner
Paul Groeneweg
Clif Moore
Leon Wilson
Susan Turbiville
Johanna van Wyk
Gerald Wiersma
Jeraldine
Miller
Duane Woodward
Woman’s Club
Norshern League
Chris Smock
Chris Smonk
Pete’s Wak House
Valley Lanes
Roorda Machine
Petes Steak House
Wear House
Dyksira Motor
Windmill Inn
Drieson
Sigh Sco
Kris Sp
Ladies Monday League
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