Care of the soul inspires a grateful heart
A simple “thank you” would not suffice. Robert Schmitz felt the staff who had watched over his mother, Elaine, night and day needed a gift to let them know their work, done with such...
Marine Corps veteran joins team at Kingsway
Grace Miner knew at age 17 she wanted to join the United State Marine Corps. She became interested in joining the armed forces due to a friend who was joining the United States Air...
Heritage Homes Resident Serves His Country and Team
Before Harold Bobrofksy joined the military, he felt he was helping the World War II effort by working in a machine shop and learning about metal products. After the start of the war, the...
‘One big happy memory’ — 25 Years of JCM
When the Lord inspired volunteers in the greater La Crosse and Onalaska area of Wisconsin to start a Jesus Cares Ministries (JCM) program, He provided all the things they needed to make the special...
Hope residents compete in Special Olympics
Six Hope residents were among the 150 Special Olympics participants from southern Minnesota ready to compete on Sunday, May 6 at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.
Belle Plaine resident veterans soar the skies
The number of times Clarence Francis has climbed into a plane is unthinkable. As a former pilot and flight instructor, it was something he just did. However, the most recent time he climbed into...
A special education to fulfill June’s long-held wish
June often talks about the past and how she wasn’t able to get an education. Her parents pulled her out of high school to put an end to her classmates’ teasing. The team at...
Wellhaven veteran experiences once in a lifetime trip
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 is a day that Robert “Bob” McLawhorn will never forget. The day may have begun and ended in the same place, but what happened in between was described as both...
Ensuring His Future: Team Member Joins Military at Young Age
John Rutherford made the decision to the join the armed forces when he was 19 years old. “I had a lot of wants at that age, but only so many resources. I made the...