Cumberland, Maine–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. The memory of my grandmother’s glee during this time of year is rekindled every spring when the light green shoots of dandelions emerge from the soil. Gram would get out there and dig like crazy before the plants flowered and became too bitter to consume (comfortably).[Read More…]
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The 60th National Day of Prayer to be Celebrated at Crete Reformed Church
Crete, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2011. The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation. It enables us to remember the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God. It reminds us to humbly come before God, to seek His guidance for our leaders and[Read More…]
Park Forest 2011 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Hall of Fame inducts seven new members at Freedom Hall on Sunday, April 3. For more information on the new members inducted, please go here: Seven To Be Inducted Into Park Forest 2011 Hall Of Fame April 3 .
Passing of Gary Barnett into Enternal Life
From Tony Mielcarz, via email: At about 6:30 PM this night Gary Barnett passed on to eternal life. He was surrounded by family and close friends. Pastor Linda Johnson joined the family shortly after Gary’s passing. Arrangement are still pending. Just a brief feeling on my part. Gary had truly given[Read More…]
The Sun Sets in Florida
This photo, taken by my son’s sister, Jaki Mitchel, this evening, is all you need to see regarding consideration of a vacation to Punta Gorda, FL. Come now to enjoy the Gulf. (Photo: Jaki Mitchell) Punta Gorda, FL-(ENEWSPF)- The sun sets on Punta Gorda, Florida. Time to plan a vacation?[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Offer Wrestling Program For Local Kids (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police Officer John Deceault heads a wrestling program sponsored by the Park Forest Police Department. Deceault is a former Division I wrestler out of Purdue University. More information is available with the Park Forest Police Department at 708-748-4701.
What Is Little Tykes Basketball In Park Forest? (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Recreation & Parks Department for the Village of Park Forest is excited about one of its newest programs, Little Tykes basketball. Program Supervisor Kevin Adams talks about how the program develops character on and off the court for area kids.
Marian Catholic World Religions Students Chat With Temple Anshe Sholom’s Rabbi Paul Caplan (Video)
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rabbi Paul Caplan holds a Q&A session with World Religions students from Marian Catholic High School after Shabbat services on April 1, 2011, at Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Students asked questions about Judaism, the Holocaust, and a variety of other topics. Temple Anshe Sholom[Read More…]
MeshugaNotes A Capella Choir Entertains Friday at Temple Anshe Sholom (Video)
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The MeshugaNotes from Ohio State University entertain dinner guests at Temple Anshe Sholom on April 1, 2011. Temple Anshe Sholom is a Reform congregation in Olympia Fields, Illinois. According to their Facebook page, the group was founded in 1999. The MeshugaNotes are Ohio State’s Jewish a cappella[Read More…]
Recovery Act-funded Jobs Program Helps High School Grads Who Have ASD
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. JobTIPS, a free, Web-based program unveiled today, aims to help youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/index.shtml) or other disabilities develop and maintain skills needed for successful employment. Supported through the Recovery Act with a grant for just under $1 million over two years from the[Read More…]
