View allAll Photos Tagged WLS
Fiona FitzGerald, Leona McDonald, Ellen Hegarty, Rosa Eivers, Gillian Murphy and Jill Walsh at the Waterford Law Society Annual Dinner in Waterford Castle on Friday April 16th, 2010.
Olympus XA-4 // Ilford XP2 Super 400
Lockdown and desertion in Chicago in the early days of the Stay-At-Home Order.
March 29, 2020
©AVucha 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Powerful storms left a trail of damage in the Chicago area. The National Weather Service confirmed at least four tornadoes touched down in Illinois Wednesday.
As many as 18 reports of tornadoes came in Wednesday night. The National Weather Service sent three teams Thursday morning to survey damage and determine potential tornado tracks and ratings in Amboy, Troy Grove and Pontiac.
The tornado that swept through Pontiac, Illinois, which is about 100 miles southwest of Chicago, may have caused some of the worst damage. Police and fire crews in Pontiac assessed the damage Thursday morning. Gov. Bruce Rauner told Pontiac's mayor he will visit the area on Friday.
A Shell gas station located along Reynolds Street, just east of I-55, was hardest hit by the tornado. Mangled metal and wood were tossed around and some pieces shattered the windows of parked cars. The Pontiac fire chief called the station "ground zero."
About three miles away, at Sterling Estates Mobile Home Park, a mobile home that was lifted off its foundation during the tornado now lays crumpled in a cornfield. Four people were inside at the time. Neighbors said they could hear them screaming for help.
But the worst destruction was in and around this shell gas station. A manager tells us about 10 people were inside at the time. Miraculously, no one was hurt. Now, she and her employees will be out of a job until the building can be repaired.
"I have five employees with a job, myself and him, we all have families. I have two employees without vehicles. They are both destroyed," Jenny Hamilton, Shell gas station manager, said.
Behind the Shell, a car dealership's inventory was no match for the wrath of the tornado. The shattered windows and dented doors will likely cost tens of thousands to repair. And there was more damage at another gas station, where a BP's canopy was pushed over as the twister passed through.
Two other injuries were also reported. A man driving a semi dislocated his shoulder when the tornado overturned the truck, and a woman who was struck by flying glass was also taken to the hospital. Pontiac authorities said both were treated and released.
This photo is being made available only for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial material, advertisements, emails, products, promotions without the expressed consent of Alex Vucha.
Built in 1890 and still an active lighthouse. The cast iron tower is 30 feet tall and equipped with a modern optic which flashes white every 2.5 seconds.
Located in Barry on the west breakwater about 9 miles southwest of Cardiff.
Barry is now a sleepy small seaport, popular with yachtsman and tourists, but in 1913 more coal was shipped from this port than anywhere else in the world.
You can't quite tell it from the pictures, but I got a bob with a swingline, and I freakin' LOVE it. I was trying to let it grow out more so I could give more to Locks of Love, but it was starting to tear and knot up, and my hairdresser said it was TIME. We can still donate what she took, and they'll sell it to offset costs, but it won't be enough to make a wig. :(
Built in 1916. The octagonal masonry tower is 59 feet tall and rises from a two story keeper's house. The light signal is a white or red flash, depending on direction, every 10 seconds.
Skokholm Island is a small island off the southwest tip of Wales that was purchased by a wildlife trust in 2012. The 4 rooms in the keeper's quarters are available for rental although the island can only be accessed by boat in good weather. Our tour group was unable to land because of rough seas and some fog.
Located 5 miles northwest of St. Ann's Head.
Built in 1916. The octagonal masonry tower is 59 feet tall and rises from a two story keeper's house. The light signal is a white or red flash, depending on direction, every 10 seconds.
Skokholm Island is a small island off the southwest tip of Wales that was purchased by a wildlife trust in 2012. The 4 rooms in the keeper's quarters are available for rental although the island can only be accessed by boat in good weather. Our tour group was unable to land because of rough seas and some fog.
Located 5 miles northwest of St. Ann's Head.
Dr. Michael Howlett, Head of Department of Humanities WIT, Elizabeth Dowling and Mortimer Kelleher, SLA, at the Waterford Law Society Annual Dinner in Waterford Castle on Friday April 16th, 2010.
Freedom Golf Association’s First Annual “Honor Wounded Vets 5K Run/Walk” succeeds in showing how adaptive golf is aiding vets’ road to recovery
The enthusiasm and good will were palpable at McDonald’s corporate campus in Oak Brook, Illinois on Sunday, October 29 as the Freedom Golf Association’s (FGA) First Annual “Honor Wounded Vets 5K Run/Walk” succeeded in drawing attention to the fact that adaptive golf is clearly helping wounded vets return to normality after their military service. The more than 100 participants conquered the 5K course to show their support for the programs of the Freedom Golf Association, which is leading the way In Illinois in bringing the joy of golf to persons with physical, emotional and developmental needs.
“The 5K Run/Walk was a terrific way to honor Veterans who have been wounded in their service to the country and to acknowledge Illinois’ wounded vets, a growing number of whom have taken up golf to enjoy its many physical, emotional and social benefits,” said Sally Ruecking, FGA’s Vice President of Strategic Advancement. “Adaptive golf is bringing fun into the lives of people who are often left out due to their disabilities.”
Cheered on by the music of the Elmhurst College Jazz Band and with welcoming remarks from E.Q. Sylvester, Chairman of FGA; radio and TV personality Bob Sirott of event co-sponsor WLS-AM radio; and Ruecking, the runners and walkers took to the track with smiles and a sense of mission. Other event sponsors included Molex LLC, Rich Harvest Farms, KF Partners LLC, and Reebie Storage and Moving.
The overall men’s winner was 16-year old Matt Pierce of Alsip, Illinois, who ran the 5K course in 18:59. Second place went to Thomas Potaczek of Bensenville, IL, with a time of 19:23 and third place went to Andrew Pyle of Hinsdale, IL with a time of 22:14.
Among the women, the overall winner was Eileen Skisak of La Grange, IL with a time of 18:59. Eileen also ran in fifth place overall. The second-place women’s winner was 12-year old Alexandra Two, with a time of 25:36; third place went to 10-year old Kelly Fergus of Chicago, with a time of 27:27.
Winners by age group were:
•Male 10-14: James Mercurio, Hinsdale, IL
•Male 15-19: Thomas Mercurio, Hinsdale, IL
•Male 20-24: Ben Landress, Chicago, IL
•Male 30-34: (1st) Michael Bellino, Villa Park, IL; (2nd) Nick Bada, Villa Park, IL
•Male 45-49: (1st) Jim Mercurio, Hinsdale, IL; (2nd) Carmelo Aguinir, Joliet, IL
•Male 50-54: (1st) Bob Fergus, Chicago, IL; (2nd) Ross Hurst, Clarendon Hills, IL; (3rd) Randy Pyle, Hinsdale, IL; (4th) Roger Keys, Northbrook, IL
•Male 65-69: (1st) Jerome Getter, Oak Park, IL; (2nd) John Kosmatka, Valparaiso, IN; (3rd) Karl Johnson, Woodridge, IL
•Male 70-74: James Smith, Clarendon Hills, IL
•Female 15-19: Maria Meyer, Hinsdale, IL
•Female 40-44: Lori Kosmatka, Chicago, IL
•Female 45-49: (1st) Kimberly Mercurio, Hinsdale, IL; (2nd) Arlinda Nunez, Hinsdale, IL; (3rd) Christine Two, Wilmette, IL
•Female 50-54: (1st) Joy Hyzny, Burbank, IL; (2nd) Christie Bellino, Villa Park, IL
•Female 55-59: Jud Hrad, Chicago, IL
•Female 60-64: Sue Shepard, Elmhurst, IL
•Female 65-69: Carol Raska, Oak Park, IL
Freedom Golf Association leads the way in bringing adaptive golf to Illinois and is an integral part of the growing national movement, which has been embraced by major golf entities such as the PGA, LPGA and USGA.
“Freedom Golf Association encourages corporations with cause marketing programs that help the disabled to become FGA sponsors or corporate foundation grant providers and help us grow,” said Ruecking.
About Freedom Golf Association
Freedom Golf Association (FGA), a 501(C)3 non-profit charitable organization, is the leading adaptive golf organization in Illinois and is a charter member of the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance. FGA was founded in July 2012 by Edmund (E.Q.) Sylvester. E.Q. is a director of the Western Golf Association (WGA), member of the United States Senior Golf Association (USSGA), member of the United States Golf Association (USGA) and a triple amputee. FGA is dedicated to bringing joy and a sense of freedom to the special needs community through their inclusion in the game of golf.
FGA believes that all special needs individuals deserve a chance to accomplish the same things as any others do and work towards bringing a positive transformation to their lives. FGA contributes to the positive development of those with special needs through the magic of golf.
FGA works to assist individuals with disabilities in many ways:
•Provides professionally run adaptive golf instructional clinics and golf events
•Engages children, adults and veterans with special needs in FREE adaptive golf instruction with other classmates
•Conducts adaptive golf training workshops to increase the number of qualified adaptive golf coaches to instruct individuals with special needs
•Provides leadership and collaboration with nationally recognized organizations on how to expand/grow adaptive golf programs
Based on its growing understanding of the needs of disabled golfers, the FGA has developed a ground-breaking Adaptive Golf Enhancement Program™ that increases the golfing ability of special needs golfers. FGA’s golf coaches learn this six-step process, which helps them better understand and enhance the capabilities of special needs golfers.
To assist coaches and special needs golfers in determining what adaptive measures would be most beneficial, FGA recently invested in what they call a “personal swing sensors and computerized program” to 1) measure the disabled golfer’s initial swing path and limitations; 2) develop an appropriate exercise program to improve flexibility and range of motion; and 3) to chart the golfer’s progress, using the initial swing measurements as a baseline.
In 2016, FGA provided more than 1,300 adaptive golf lessons. In the same year, 110 special needs golfers went out and played on the course. Ten individuals became trained FGA Adaptive Golf Coaches, growing the total number to 42.
79 cents out of every dollar received goes to FGA’s special needs golf programs and events. FGA has led 40 Chicagoland courses in becoming accessible to the disabled community.
For more information about the Freedom Golf Association, please visit the official website at www.fgagolf.org and the online newsroom at www.newsline360.com/freedomgolfassociation. Contact FGA by phone at 855-342-4465 or 630-455-6018, or by email at playgolf@fgagolf.org. Donations to Freedom Golf Association can be made at www.fgagolf.org/donate.html.
Follow FGA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FGA4Golf. Follow FGA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FGA4Golf.
Photo credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Communications
Elizabeth Dowling, Dr. Fiodna Cosgrove, President Waterford Clinical Society, and Helen Bowe O’Brien at the Waterford Law Society Annual Dinner in Waterford Castle on Friday April 16th, 2010.
Built in 1821 but inactive for many years. The round stone tower is 49 feet tall. Located at the end of a pier on Salt Island at the north entrance to Holyhead's old harbor.
Built in 1835 by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board,, although the station was established in 1779. The structure looks more like a castle than a lighthouse. The lantern room is at ground level with an observation window just above, all in the front of the castellated main building. The whole structure is surrounded by a high stone wall. The light signal is a white light, 8 seconds on and 2 off.
The lighthouse was transferred to Trinity House in 1973 and sold and made into a B and B in 2000.
Located on Point Lynas about one mile from the village of Llaneilian..
Gotcha! New railway station signage in the WLS typeface from 1996 below, good old Helvetica on top.
For those of you who are not familiar with German-Railway-speak: Hbf stand for Hauptbahnhof, which means main station.
Built in 1776 but inactive since 1883 when replaced by a lightship. . The round brick tower is 58 feet tall and has been private property for over 100 years. Located on the beach about one half mile from the Point of Ayr and once marked the entrance to the River Dee estuary. Water laps at the lighthouse base at high tide.
The whole surrounding area is a nature preserve.
This was the last stop on our tour of Welsh lighthouses, as we soon crossed over into England and the approaches to Liverpool.
This is a stock image coz I'm rubbish at taking pictures of boxed dolls, and, I'm not planning to remove from the box any time soon.
Ellen Hegarty, Brid Cahill and Sarah Power at the Waterford Law Society Annual Dinner in Waterford Castle on Friday April 16th, 2010.
Wadada Leo Smith's Organic Resonance
Live at Firehouse 12 - Friday, April 17, 2009
Photo by Daniel Fine
©copyright Firehouse 12
All Rights Reserved
Freedom Golf Association’s First Annual “Honor Wounded Vets 5K Run/Walk” succeeds in showing how adaptive golf is aiding vets’ road to recovery
The enthusiasm and good will were palpable at McDonald’s corporate campus in Oak Brook, Illinois on Sunday, October 29 as the Freedom Golf Association’s (FGA) First Annual “Honor Wounded Vets 5K Run/Walk” succeeded in drawing attention to the fact that adaptive golf is clearly helping wounded vets return to normality after their military service. The more than 100 participants conquered the 5K course to show their support for the programs of the Freedom Golf Association, which is leading the way In Illinois in bringing the joy of golf to persons with physical, emotional and developmental needs.
“The 5K Run/Walk was a terrific way to honor Veterans who have been wounded in their service to the country and to acknowledge Illinois’ wounded vets, a growing number of whom have taken up golf to enjoy its many physical, emotional and social benefits,” said Sally Ruecking, FGA’s Vice President of Strategic Advancement. “Adaptive golf is bringing fun into the lives of people who are often left out due to their disabilities.”
Cheered on by the music of the Elmhurst College Jazz Band and with welcoming remarks from E.Q. Sylvester, Chairman of FGA; radio and TV personality Bob Sirott of event co-sponsor WLS-AM radio; and Ruecking, the runners and walkers took to the track with smiles and a sense of mission. Other event sponsors included Molex LLC, Rich Harvest Farms, KF Partners LLC, and Reebie Storage and Moving.
The overall men’s winner was 16-year old Matt Pierce of Alsip, Illinois, who ran the 5K course in 18:59. Second place went to Thomas Potaczek of Bensenville, IL, with a time of 19:23 and third place went to Andrew Pyle of Hinsdale, IL with a time of 22:14.
Among the women, the overall winner was Eileen Skisak of La Grange, IL with a time of 18:59. Eileen also ran in fifth place overall. The second-place women’s winner was 12-year old Alexandra Two, with a time of 25:36; third place went to 10-year old Kelly Fergus of Chicago, with a time of 27:27.
Winners by age group were:
•Male 10-14: James Mercurio, Hinsdale, IL
•Male 15-19: Thomas Mercurio, Hinsdale, IL
•Male 20-24: Ben Landress, Chicago, IL
•Male 30-34: (1st) Michael Bellino, Villa Park, IL; (2nd) Nick Bada, Villa Park, IL
•Male 45-49: (1st) Jim Mercurio, Hinsdale, IL; (2nd) Carmelo Aguinir, Joliet, IL
•Male 50-54: (1st) Bob Fergus, Chicago, IL; (2nd) Ross Hurst, Clarendon Hills, IL; (3rd) Randy Pyle, Hinsdale, IL; (4th) Roger Keys, Northbrook, IL
•Male 65-69: (1st) Jerome Getter, Oak Park, IL; (2nd) John Kosmatka, Valparaiso, IN; (3rd) Karl Johnson, Woodridge, IL
•Male 70-74: James Smith, Clarendon Hills, IL
•Female 15-19: Maria Meyer, Hinsdale, IL
•Female 40-44: Lori Kosmatka, Chicago, IL
•Female 45-49: (1st) Kimberly Mercurio, Hinsdale, IL; (2nd) Arlinda Nunez, Hinsdale, IL; (3rd) Christine Two, Wilmette, IL
•Female 50-54: (1st) Joy Hyzny, Burbank, IL; (2nd) Christie Bellino, Villa Park, IL
•Female 55-59: Jud Hrad, Chicago, IL
•Female 60-64: Sue Shepard, Elmhurst, IL
•Female 65-69: Carol Raska, Oak Park, IL
Freedom Golf Association leads the way in bringing adaptive golf to Illinois and is an integral part of the growing national movement, which has been embraced by major golf entities such as the PGA, LPGA and USGA.
“Freedom Golf Association encourages corporations with cause marketing programs that help the disabled to become FGA sponsors or corporate foundation grant providers and help us grow,” said Ruecking.
About Freedom Golf Association
Freedom Golf Association (FGA), a 501(C)3 non-profit charitable organization, is the leading adaptive golf organization in Illinois and is a charter member of the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance. FGA was founded in July 2012 by Edmund (E.Q.) Sylvester. E.Q. is a director of the Western Golf Association (WGA), member of the United States Senior Golf Association (USSGA), member of the United States Golf Association (USGA) and a triple amputee. FGA is dedicated to bringing joy and a sense of freedom to the special needs community through their inclusion in the game of golf.
FGA believes that all special needs individuals deserve a chance to accomplish the same things as any others do and work towards bringing a positive transformation to their lives. FGA contributes to the positive development of those with special needs through the magic of golf.
FGA works to assist individuals with disabilities in many ways:
•Provides professionally run adaptive golf instructional clinics and golf events
•Engages children, adults and veterans with special needs in FREE adaptive golf instruction with other classmates
•Conducts adaptive golf training workshops to increase the number of qualified adaptive golf coaches to instruct individuals with special needs
•Provides leadership and collaboration with nationally recognized organizations on how to expand/grow adaptive golf programs
Based on its growing understanding of the needs of disabled golfers, the FGA has developed a ground-breaking Adaptive Golf Enhancement Program™ that increases the golfing ability of special needs golfers. FGA’s golf coaches learn this six-step process, which helps them better understand and enhance the capabilities of special needs golfers.
To assist coaches and special needs golfers in determining what adaptive measures would be most beneficial, FGA recently invested in what they call a “personal swing sensors and computerized program” to 1) measure the disabled golfer’s initial swing path and limitations; 2) develop an appropriate exercise program to improve flexibility and range of motion; and 3) to chart the golfer’s progress, using the initial swing measurements as a baseline.
In 2016, FGA provided more than 1,300 adaptive golf lessons. In the same year, 110 special needs golfers went out and played on the course. Ten individuals became trained FGA Adaptive Golf Coaches, growing the total number to 42.
79 cents out of every dollar received goes to FGA’s special needs golf programs and events. FGA has led 40 Chicagoland courses in becoming accessible to the disabled community.
For more information about the Freedom Golf Association, please visit the official website at www.fgagolf.org and the online newsroom at www.newsline360.com/freedomgolfassociation. Contact FGA by phone at 855-342-4465 or 630-455-6018, or by email at playgolf@fgagolf.org. Donations to Freedom Golf Association can be made at www.fgagolf.org/donate.html.
Follow FGA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FGA4Golf. Follow FGA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FGA4Golf.
Photo credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Communications
Close-up view.
Built in 1821, but inactive since 1922. This was the first of many lighthouses designed by James Walker, and has a unique design making it an architectural landmark. The round tower is 56 feet tall and rises from the center of a 2 story round keeper's house. The lighthouse was bought by a private party and converted into a Bed and Breakfast (B and B) in 1987. It was later offered for sale at one million pounds when the original buyer wished to retire, but was not sold.
Located on the west side of the river Usk where it flows into the river Severn estuary about 4 miles south of Newport.
John Dempsey in the WLS studios in Chicago. Listen to the interview at podcast.radiogirl.us/2012/01/john-dempsey-excellent-news-...