Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Andrew M. Harper, 19, of Maidsville, W. Va., died March 11, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. He was assigned to the 3rd[Read More…]
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International Atomic Energy Agency Japan Earthquake Update (13 March 2011 21:45 CET)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–13 March 2011. The Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA that radioactivity levels at the site boundary of the Onagawa nuclear power plant have returned down to normal background levels. The first (ie lowest) state of emergency was reported at the plant earlier on Sunday after an increased level[Read More…]
Earthquake in Japan and Pacific Tsunami: How You Can Help
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. On Friday, March 11 an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami devastated parts of northern Japan. Initial reports indicate that over 1,000 people have lost their lives. Millions of people have been affected by the disaster. InterAction member organizations have strong partnerships with civil society groups in Japan who[Read More…]
Local Clubs and Organizations Turn Out To Welcome New Residents
Park Forest Ambassador Les Moore (left) helps fill plates at Friday’s new resident event. Director of Community Relations is center, and Ambassador Toni Cox is to her right. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest held a welcome event for new residents at the Holiday Star[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 14, 2011
Youth Commission Chairperson Dianne Hill (right, gold coat) welcomes Virginia Soto (left) and Jorge Martinez at a new resident event Friday at the Holiday Star Theater in DownTown Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-March 14, 2011. Saturday, March 19 is the last date to register to for the[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Japan Earthquake Update, (13 March 2011 13:35 CET)
Vienna, Autria–(ENEWSPF)–13 March 2011. Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) that venting of the containment of reactor Unit 3 of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant started at 9:20 AM local Japan time of 13 March through a controlled release of vapour. The operation is[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Information on the Japanese Earthquake and Reactors in That Region, March 13
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. Tokyo Electric Power Co. continues to implement emergency cooling and pressure relief operations at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station. In addition, at Fukushima Daini, three reactors remain shut down. They have electrical power available at Daini, but the suppression water pools used for reactor cooling are[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Japan Earthquake Update 0235 CET, 13 March 2011
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–13 March 2011. An earlier version of this release incorrectly described pressure venting actions at Units 1, 2, and 4 at the Fukushima Daini nuclear power plant. Venting did not occur at these units. Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA that Units 1, 2, and 4 at the Fukushima[Read More…]
Park Forest Is Unique; Welcomes All, And Always Has
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Patronage is an ugly thing. We don’t do patronage in Park Forest. Our Village employees in Park Forest have their jobs because they are good at what they do. Elected officials in Park Forest can hire no one except the Village Manager, can[Read More…]
Statement by U.S. State Department on Sentencing of Alan Gross
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2011. We deplore this ruling. Alan Gross is a dedicated international development worker who has devoted his life to helping people in more than 50 countries. He was in Cuba to help the Cuban people connect with the rest of the world.. As Secretary Clinton said,[Read More…]
