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Weekend violence creates more trauma for community members
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ROCKFORD (WREX) In the midst of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, community members say they have found themselves trying to cope with the trauma of both the death of George Floyd and shootings right here in Rockford. What has happened locally in Rockford and then combine that with what is happening in Minnesota, it s like this is not only startling and shocking and definitely tragic, but it s puzzling, said Pastor of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. K.E. Copeland. I speak to the families of these victims, these families deal with these traumas day in and day out. Every time they have to see somebody, no matter what city it is in, or state it is in this nation, killed or brutalized by police, it is a reminder to them it is a reminder that what happened to their family members has not changed anything, said community activist Leslie Rolfe.
ROCKFORD The majority of people vaccinated for COVID-19 through the Winnebago County Health Department either had mild adverse reactions or no bothersome reaction at all, a web-based survey has found.
Of 31,045 responses from those who had gotten the first dose of vaccine, 55% reported arm pain, the most common complaint; 33% experienced fatigue; and 23% had joint or muscle pain. Nearly 30% of respondents said they had no adverse side effects at all, and 92% said they would return for a second dose.
Health Department Administrator Sandra Martell said the survey was built into the county s COVID-19 vaccine registration system. It is a local health department initiative designed as a check to make sure the lived experience of those getting the vaccine locally matches the safety information that was being reported about the vaccines on a national level.
ROCKFORD Dan Nicholas is being remembered by family and friends for his passion for flowers and exotic plants and for his vision of beautifying the community where he was born and raised.
He was a devoted husband and father, a U.S. Army veteran, a successful financial services executive and a political advisor.
Nicholas, who along with brothers Ab and Bill, donated funds to build the Nicholas Conservatory, died Monday at age 93.
“They grew up as boys walking across the river on the ice and skating on the old lagoon,” Nicholas’ oldest child, Scott, said of his father and uncles. “They thought the conservatory would be a great memorial to our grandparents, William and Ruby. It was an extension of what mom and dad loved with their gardening.”
Cummings said a good mix of people showed up for their vaccinations. There were 600 doses available.
Jill McElwee, operation chief for the state Incident Management Team, or IMT, said Marion County is part of Region 3.
McElwee said there were 15 nurses on hand to inject the doses at 10 stations.
Several Florida National Guard service members were on hand checking paperwork filled out by people getting the shots.
After receiving their vaccinations, people were sent to another room, where they waited 15 minutes. If they had no adverse reaction, then they were free to go. It wasn t bad, Owens said about receiving her vaccination.