Survivors visit Auschwitz, Prepare for 70th Anniversary Published January 26, 2015 – Associated Press OSWIECIM, Poland – A decade ago, 1,500 Holocaust survivors traveled to Auschwitz to mark the 60th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation. On Tuesday, for the 70th anniversary, organizers are expecting 300, the youngest in their 70s….
AUTISM: A FOCUS ON AGING OUT OF THE SYSTEM Parents of autistic teens have been a great driving force in the movement to find gainful employment for young autistic adults. At the end of the day, parents of autistic children want what all parents hope for their children: for them…
CHEF, RESTAURATEUR AND ENTERTAINER-IN-CHIEF Meet Kenny Bowers It was 1992 when Kenny Bowers first appeared on the Dallas dining scene through a rather unconventional route. Kenny moved from his native Boston to Texas in 1988 to work with his uncle and cousins in their insurance business. As he was starting to…
WEEKEND COLLEGE OFFERS OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS FALL REGISTRATION OPENS TO ALL APRIL 24 Do you want to go to college, but don’t feel like you have the time? Weekend College might be the answer. Weekend College at Collin College offers the flexibility of Friday night, Saturday and Sunday classes…
NEVER FORGET… by Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor I am an avid reader and I love to read a wide variety of genres – fiction, non-fiction, classic literature, historical novels, mysteries, thrillers, biographies, etc. However, sometimes when a book is recommended to me or selected by my book club,…
Prince of Peace Christian School’s Headmaster, Chris Hahn, Receives 2015 Distinguished Administrator Award from the Texas Private School Music Educators Association By: Valerie Gabriel-Swenson Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center’s (POPCS) Headmaster, Chris Hahn, received the 2015 Distinguished Administrator Award from the Texas Private School Music Educators Association…
The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, and to teaching the moral and ethical response to prejudice, hatred and indifference for the benefit of all humanity. Located in Dallas’ Historic West End, the Museum hosts more than 65,500 visitors annually, among them 31,000…
Tragedy into Triumph by Rebecca Utley-Baker Ten years ago, I lost my eldest brother, John, to a heart attack. My family was shocked that a man of 47 years with no signs of heart disease would pass suddenly. Needless to say, it impacted our family beyond words. A year and…
Three “ProtectHer” Awards Given at NFNL Luncheon Featuring Kevin Costner Each year, NFNL recognized three organizations that support their mission to restore and empower formerly trafficked girls and sexually exploited women and children. These are the 2015 “ProtectHer” award winners who will accept their award at the April 10th WINGS…