Park District to celebrate Juneteenth with a Free Park Day

The Park District is celebrating Juneteenth this year with a Free Park Day in recognition of the date when enslaved Black Americans in Texas were notified of their freedom, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. While Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to U.S. …

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Obituary: Mary-Helen Banuelos (1927-2022)

Our beloved Mother Mary-Helen Banuelos passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, with her daughters, Maria and Rebecca, by her side. Our Mom shared her life with her husband of 65 years, Lazaro, who passed away on June 24, 2009. Mom and Dad shared a blessed life that included travel, …

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The Most Environmentally Friendly Fishing Practices

BY KAYLA BEIRNE No matter what time of year you prefer to fish, do so with minimal strain on the environment. Check out these eco-friendly fishing practices. You’ve probably heard the word “sustainable” many times to describe ways we can interact with the world around us. But how does sustainability …

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Obituary: William Gurnett (1946-2022)

William Kenneth “Bill” Gurnett, longtime pastor and chaplain, died on May 23rd at the age of 76. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, where he met and married Rosie, his wife of 56 years in 1965. Together they raised three boys. He gave his life to Christ in …

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It’s Peak time for Summer Berries at your Famers Market

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Naturally sweet strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red and golden raspberries are abundant during the summer months. Whether you enjoy them in fruit salads, desserts, smoothies, or just eaten in hand, they are delicious! With their hefty nutritional value and sweet taste you can’t lose. Purchasing them …

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