Kids on a tire swing in Central Park. Can spring be far behind? From left to right, Enrique, age 7, Jamie, a Mom, Kimora, age 5, and Ricco, age 2. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-April 4, 2011. As we watch the events unfold in many countries, we see scores[Read More…]
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Owning Racism In America, American Style
All of us, regardless of our race, gender or ethnicity, need to talk about racism in America. We need to talk about owning racism.
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, April 3, 2011 (3 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 3 P.M. EDT.Tokyo Electric Power planned Sunday to inject water-absorbing polymer into a cracked concrete enclosure near the reactor 2 water intake at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in an effort to stop radioactive water from leaking into the ocean. Yesterday,[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 3 April 2011 (12:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–3 April 2011 – UPDATE 12:00 UTC. Presentations: → Summary of Reactor Status, 3 April 2011, 12.00 UTC On Sunday, 3 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan: 1.Current Situation at the plant Overall at the Fukushima Daiichi plant,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for April 3, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
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…]
