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Fox Valley faith communities join for Day of Peace

2011-09-14T07:40:00.000-05:00

by Rachel Baruch Yackley Daily Herald (post) 9/13/2011 A network of Fox Valley faith communities invites you to a communitywide celebration of the International Day of Peace (Peace Day) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. The first “Peace Day” was celebrated in September 1982 after being established by a United Nations resolution to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly.

Folk Fest fun for everyone returns to Fox Valley

2011-09-14T07:36:00.000-05:00

by Rachel Baruch Yackley Daily Herald 8/31/2011 Considering a staycation for Labor Day weekend? Then check out the 35th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 4-5, at Island Park in Geneva. Bring a blanket or folding chairs, and pack a picnic basket or purchase food from vendors in the park. Sit on the grass or under the big

Small family farm transforms into 5 bountiful acres

2011-09-14T07:25:00.001-05:00

by Rachel Baruch Yackley Daily Herald 5/14/2011 Ten years ago, Tim Fuller and Beth Propst bewildered their neighbors by transforming the yard of their home into a mini farm. What began as a small effort to grow their own food flourished into Erehwon Farm, which provides healthy produce to hundreds of people. After getting things growing in their yard near St. Charles in 2001, “the

Future Peace Corps worker helps villages obtain clean water, improve health

2011-09-14T07:22:00.000-05:00

by Rachel Baruch Yackley Daily Herald 2/22/2011 In spring, students throughout the country are pondering what college to go to, and on what path their choices will take them. St. Charles East High School graduate Elizabeth Chadwick, who attends University of Wisconsin-Madison, probably never imagined her choices would take her across the world to Africa. Chadwick, a 2007 graduate of St.

Elgin-bound Poundstone chats about cats, comedy and webcams

2011-09-14T07:18:00.001-05:00

by Rachel Baruch Yackley Daily Herald 11/30/2010 “My show is largely autobiographical,” said Paula Poundstone, during a recent phone interview about her upcoming performance in Elgin. “Kids, animals, current events, myself and my experiences. I try to keep it informal, and I love talking with people in the audience.” One of the most enjoyable interviews I can remember, this wasn't all jokes,

Pillow cases are needed to create kids' dresses

2011-09-14T07:16:00.002-05:00

by Rachel Baruch Yackley; Daily Herald 11/9/2010 Sundresses may be the last thing on your mind as the weather turns colder, but it's just about all Ruthie Ratke thinks of these days. This local resident and lifelong seamstress is spending her time coordinating an effort to make 1,000 dresses by Thanksgiving, which will be donated to young girls in need in Africa and the Philippines. Each of

The Jewish Girl and the Wonderful Mother-in-Law

2010-08-10T21:55:00.001-05:00

By Rachel Baruch Yackley InterfaithFamily.com August 9, 2010 "Will you bring the children for Easter and Christmas?" Mrs. Patricia Yackley asked me, as we sat across from each other at her kitchen table. "Children? What children?" I thought to myself, then, after a thoughtful pause, I realized she meant the children I would be having with her son, whom I'd only been dating for a month. That

Pushing the Envelope Farm

2010-07-27T21:17:00.000-05:00

Will work for food: Community farm offers free garden plots, outreach By Rachel Baruch Yackley | Daily Herald Correspondent Published: 7/26/2010 12:00 AM Have you ever dreamed of having your own farm, where you can grow fresh, healthy food for yourself and your family? Now you can, and for free, too, thanks to the efforts of a few local Geneva residents. Making something from nothing and

Geneva Arts Fair

2010-07-27T21:13:00.000-05:00

Geneva Arts Fair features top talent from around the country By Rachel Baruch Yackley | Daily Herald correspondent Published: 7/23/2010 12:01 AM The range of the shades of gray is Fred Ullrich's specialty, one might say. The product of this Geneva-based photographer's talent is replete with a veritable palette of grays, all of which combine to create stunning black and white photography. See

"As You Like It"

2010-07-27T21:11:00.000-05:00

Shakespeare troupe brings 'As You Like It' to Island Park, Geneva By Rachel Baruch Yackley | Daily Herald correspondent Published: 7/15/2010 12:01 AM All ages are invited to experience a unique take on the Shakespeare comedy classic, "As You Like It," when Geneva's annual Shakespeare in the Park brings the Midsummer Theatre Troupe back to Island Park Saturday. Sit back on your blanket, enjoy

Storefront Shakespeare

2010-07-27T21:07:00.000-05:00

Storefront Shakespeare performs first shows in Geneva By Rachel Baruch Yackley | Daily Herald Correspondent Published: 7/2/2010 12:00 AM Turning a dream into reality can take a lot of sweat and greasepaint. Just ask Nora Manca, president and artistic director of Storefront Shakespeare, a new theater company which recently performed the first week of its very first production of William

Diversity at the Table

2010-05-16T17:28:00.000-05:00

By Rachel Baruch Yackley March 24, 2010 "My father was a wandering Aramean." Well, not exactly, but my father, who is Jewish, was born in Barcelona, Spain. He always brings engaging personal stories and a true appreciation for the Passover story to the seder. My mother, who is also Jewish, grew up in Peoria, Ill. Both sets of my grandparents were Jewish. The three generations of relatives who

From a size 24 to a size 4: Geneva woman shares weight loss strategies

2010-05-16T17:20:00.000-05:00

By Rachel Baruch Yackley | Daily Herald CorrespondentPublished: 5/10/2010"How'd she do that?" is a question Maureen Bliss hears, now and then, especially when people recognize her, which might not be easy.Bliss is less than half the woman she used to be. Currently weighing in at 127 lbs., Bliss has lost 156 lbs. since June 2007."I'm so proud of myself," said Bliss, after going from a size 24 to a

Civil War ball, encampment to mark 150th anniversary of Camp Kane

2010-05-16T17:18:00.002-05:00

By Rachel Baruch Yackley | Daily Herald CorrespondentPublished: 4/28/2010Enjoy an evening that will transport you all the way back to the 1860s, with a Civil War ball to benefit the Farnsworth Mansion Foundation's efforts to rebuild the Farnsworth Mansion, once an important historic landmark in St. Charles.On Saturday, May 1, the public is invited to help the Farnsworth Mansion Foundation

Earth Day events in the Fox Valley

2010-05-16T17:18:00.000-05:00

By Rachel Baruch Yackley | Daily Herald Correspondent Published: 4/14/2010 When Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson came up with the idea for Earth Day, first held on April 22, 1970, was he worried about global warming? Did he think about recycling? According to the Web site earthday.environlink.org, Nelson, who died in 2005, began pushing this idea back in 1962, as a way to get politicians to

Seder 2010

2010-03-31T12:35:00.004-05:00

Lawrence Graver

2010-02-28T22:16:00.001-06:00

Loved & missed. May his memory be for blessing. זיכרונו לברכה

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2010-02-23T09:37:00.000-06:00

Combining Ancient and Modern Medicine Makes for Better Health and More Jobs

2010-02-23T09:34:00.001-06:00

Posted on: Thursday, 10 February 2005, 21:00 CSTby Rachel Baruch Yackley"Not only does this mean better care for all patients, but it opens up a whole new range of occupations for people wanting to work in medicine"In the medical world, "integrated medicine" is a new term we are starting to hear, more and more.If you are not yet familiar with integrated medicine, it is the combination of what has

Fresh approach Market offers locally grown fruits, vegetables and dairy

2010-02-23T09:30:00.002-06:00

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)Date: Friday, June 22 2007 Byline: Rachel Baruch YackleyWould you like to get your hands on some fresh produce? I mean really fresh, like grown on a farm in your own community. How about pesticide-free, hormone-free fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products?You can tour the farm, shop at the store, or just chat with other patrons and the folks

Antique Toys on Display (2008)

2010-02-23T09:16:00.000-06:00

Band Trio To China (2007)

2010-02-23T09:09:00.001-06:00

Healthcare Needs You

2010-02-23T09:07:00.000-06:00

St. Charles Singers (from 2006)

2010-02-23T09:05:00.000-06:00

It's Natural

2009-03-28T19:50:00.002-05:00

Published Sunday, March 15, 2009 Live Well (Daily Herald)By Rachel Baruch YackleyTense? Overwhelmed? Not feeling well?Whatever you may be facing, Reiki can bring relaxation, balance, and relief back into your life.What is Reiki?Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) is an ancient noninvasive practice that facilitates stress reduction and relaxation, and promotes the body’s natural ability to heal. This