Our community suffered a terrible loss when Forest Park firefighter John Van Petten, died on Jan. 1, 2021. He was only 49 years old. “JVP,” as he was known at the firehouse, was a larger-than-life figure who loved Forest Park. The redhead had a colorful leprechaun costume and wore it as grand marshal of our […]
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John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries.
