"It takes your breath away" Former Rockford Rotary President Lisa Boyd said about her experience jumping in the Rogue River for the annual Rockford Sweetheart Splash. I'd have to agree, I "shiver" every time I think about the two times I went in in 2009 and 2010. I'm going to pass this year, but you are invited to take the plunge in honor of your sweetheart this Saturday at 1 PM at the Rockford Dam.

"We do have a lot of un, but we are also here a reason,"  Boyd told the Rockford Squire

Splash is a benefit for the North Kent Service Center, which is experiencing record requests for help in Northern Kent County.  The Center is in desperate need of new or gently used blankets and outerwear.  In 2010, $7,500 was raised by passing the hat and jumper contributions.  Cost of registration is only $5 per person.  Entrants are judged in singles, couples and group competition.  Early registration forms are available at the Rockford Community Federal Employees Credit Union located at 3 N. Monroe in Rockford.

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