Phase 4 guidelines for funeral providers
The family and staff at Friedrich-Jones and Overman-Jones funeral homes in Naperville and Plainfield are honoring loved ones with dignity and compassion during these challenging times. “There are a variety of options and approaches available to families,” says Stephanie Jones-Kastelic, co-owner and pre-planning consultant. “Phase 4 allows families a greater amount of attendees and flexibility in guest participation inside the funeral home. In addition, we are fortunate to have welcoming outdoor spaces at both of our facilities to further allow for additional guests to visit and memorialize together.”
Phase 4 Guidelines are:
• Hosting services at the funeral home with 50 or fewer people.
• Guests are to maintain 6 feet of social distance and wear a mask.
• Many churches are open and hosting funerals of 75 or more people. Restrictions vary by church.
• Most cemeteries are hosting 35 or more at the graveside, with guest limitations in their chapels. Restrictions vary by cemetery.
• Military Honors are available through all branches of service.
• Holding services utilizing technology so family and friends can attend a service virtually.
• Many restaurants and country clubs are open to host funeral luncheons, guest capacity will vary by restaurant.
For more information on funerals and options available during Phase 4 restrictions, please contact Friedrich-Jones Naperville at 630-355-0213 or Plainfield at 815-436-9221 or visit www.friedrichjones.com.
Tips for planning an out-of-town funeral: https://bit.ly/2SiM9Xk
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The Naperville Rotary Homeless Veteran Coat Drive was a great success. Stephanie Jones Kastelic dropped off 215 winter coats that will be distributed to homeless veterans. Thank you to all the generous coat donors and the 24 participating sites.
ALIVE Center
Casey’s Foods
Continental Acura
Continental Audi
Continental Mazda
CrossFit Paradox
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Gross Wellness Group
Meson Sabika
Naperbrook Golf Course
Naperville 203 District Office
Naperville Park District – Fort Hill Activity Center
Naperville Public Library – Downtown
Naperville Public Library – Naper Blvd
Naperville Public Library – 95th Street
Oswald’s Pharmacy
Quigley’s Irish Pub
Riverwalk Adult Care Center
Springbrook Golf Course
Spring Green Inc.
SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church
St. Raphael Catholic Church
White Eagle Golf Club
YMCA Fry Location 95th Street
During National Employ Older Workers Week, we want to thank Ray and all of our full and part-time older funeral professionals for the wisdom and unique perspectives they provide.
Learn more about older workers and how they can contribute to a business at: https://bit.ly/3i3xKbM. #olderworkers
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Please join us tonight and support St. Patrick’s Residence Virtual Gala!
Raymond Jones & committee have worked tirelessly to bring this year’s event together in this unprecedented time.
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Happy Birthday, Raymond Jones!
Today, join with David & Stephanie and the rest of the staff in wishing Ray a very happy birthday!
During Active Aging Week, consider these 5 tips to be active as you age: https://bit.ly/3jJawt9 #activeaging #gettingolder #seniorhealth
Funeral planning gets creative during COVID. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3dy83iV #COVID19 #FuneralPlanning
We are honored to be recognized by DuPage Pads.
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DuPagePads is thankful for the support of these incredible Wake Up Your Spirit Day Sponsors! We are fortunate to live and work in a community that proves how together we can continue to improve lives and end homelessness for our neighbors in need. Next time you are considering a purchase or service, please consider supporting these great community-minded businesses! BMO Harris Bank DuPage Credit Union First Trust Portfolios L.P and First Trust Advisors L.P Wheaton Bank & Trust Advanced Data Technologies Friedrich Jones & Overman Jones Funeral Homes & Cremation Services PowerForward DuPage Richards Graphic Communications, Inc. Dan Wolf Automotive Group
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October is the perfect time for it to be Emotional Wellness Month. As we head into the cold months of winter, let’s remember these 8 ways we can manage stress: https://bit.ly/3js821y #emotionalwellness #stressless #managestress
It's Luminary Preparation Time!!!
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We are in need of clean glass baby food jars or the small glass yogurt jars. We use the jars to hold the larger votive candles and to add weight to the luminary. If you have any to donate, you can drop off at either Friedrich Jones - Naperville or Overman Jones -Plainfield.
Here is a very simple example of a decorated luminary bag and the jars we typically utilize. Each Luminary bag already has the name on the luminary and a flag if your loved one was a veteran.
Our family and staff are hard at work preparing our invitations for our Naperville Memorial Luminary Program. This is our 23rd Luminary Service honoring those that have passed from October 2019 to September 2020. Due to Covid 19 we have made many adjustments to our program for the health and safety of our families and staff. Despite those changes we are anticipating a beautiful evening to pay tribute to these loved ones.
We are honored to be the Production Sponsor of The Rotary Club of Naperville's Jazz Quilt Fundraiser!
A Special Night of Music supporting Mental Health Awareness and Domestic Abuse Shelters
A Benefit for the Rotary Club of Naperville Charities
Thursday
November 19, 2020
7:00 PM
to participate and view the concert, go to:
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A big thank you to all our sponsors for Jazz Quilt!
Presenting Sponsors: Edward-Elmhurst HealthyDriven Paul Gregory Media
Performance Sponsor: Energy Services
Production Sponsor: Friedrich Jones & Overman Jones Funeral Homes & Cremation Services
Melody Maker Sponsors: Comcast Design Resource Center
Jazz Tempo Sponsors: Naperville Bank & Trust IntentGen Financial Partners - Thrivent Financial Revere Court Bolingbrook Seabreeze West Roger Iliff and John Gallagher.
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Because the traditional Homeless Veterans Stand-down has been cancelled this year, we have been asked by the Department Commander to conduct programs in our community to help both veterans and others who have been impacted by the pandemic and may be suffering economic hardship.
To do this, the Post is hosting a food drive that will benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton and Loaves and Fishes in Naperville. Nonperishable food items and toiletries can be dropped off at the Post Canteen through November 19th.
Donate Shoes for a Good Cause
In addition to the food drive that was recently announced, the Post is also conducting a shoe drive to help benefit the homeless in the Chicago area in conjunction with North Side Housing and Supportive Services. This organization assists homeless individuals by providing housing and comprehensive services.
New or gently used shoes for men, women, and/or children can be dropped off at the Post Canteen between now and November 20th.
If you have questions about most needed items, please contact Mike McGrath at (630) 357-2680.
Today is All Souls’ Day
All Souls' Day commemorates the faithful departed. In Western Christianity, this day is observed principally in the Catholic Church, although some churches of the Anglican Communion and the Old Catholic Churches also celebrate it. The Eastern Orthodox churches observe several All Souls' Days during the year.
Halloween has been one of the most-recognized fall holidays for a very long time. But how did it actually come to be? The origins of Halloween goes back thousands of years. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/2G8TaHA #halloween #happyhalloween
During Families Stories Month, and with Veterans Day this week, consider these ways to ask your family members about new or different stories from their past in order to keep family history alive: https://bit.ly/2Un7mA4 #familyhistory #stories #familytime #familystories
For Veteran's Day, we would like to thank all the men & women who have graciously & faithfully served the US Armed Services. We also appreciate all the veterans who volunteer for their local honor squads.
Friedrich-Jones and Overman-Jones Funeral Homes & Cremation Service’s video features Jim Oftedal and the Memorial Honor Squad from the Naperville VFW and American Legion.
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This video was made two years ago as part of our 100th anniversary video series. Friedrich-Jones and Overman-Jones Funeral Homes & Cremation Service’s video features Jim Oftedal and the Memorial Honor Squad from the Naperville VFW and American Legion. Every eligible United States veteran is entitled to receive a military funeral honors ceremony; this includes folding and presenting the United States burial
flag, and the playing of Taps. In addition, thee Memorial Honor Squad performs a gun salute for veteran funeral. We are proud to assist veterans and their families, in coordinating military honors for their loved ones.
Happy 245th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps.
On this day in 1775, the Continental Marines were established. Traditionally celebrated with a traditional ball and cake cutting ceremony, this year tradition has been changed a bit due to COVID.
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Dear Friend,
The family and staff of Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home invite you and your family to attend our Twenty Third Annual “Memorial Luminary Program.” The program will be held at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home. Due to current CDC guidelines and our commitment to the health and safety of our guests and staff, we have made some necessary adjustments to our program this year.
Families are invited to join us outside from 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday,
November 18, 2020 to visit their luminary bag and walk amongst the beautiful display of bags. A luminary honoring your loved one will be lit for all families we have served from October 2019 through September 2020 and will be placed around the outside of the funeral home. Due to the current health crisis we are not able to offer refreshments this year and all participants will need to wear masks.
A Virtual Memorial Service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. and officiated by Rev. Cindy Karis, Pastor at Knox Presbyterian Church in Naperville. In addition, a special Veteran's Tribute will be performed by the Naperville VFW-American Legion Honor Squad. They will present Military Honors including Rifle Salute, Flag Fold, and Taps. To attend the virtual service please see yellow insert for instructions.
Families are encouraged to personalize and decorate their loved one’s luminary bag with photographs, poems, or letters any time prior to Noon on November 18th. The luminary bags are available for you to pick up and take home to decorate or you can decorate them at the funeral home. We sincerely hope you and your family will join us for this commemoration.
On Friday, November 13, 2020 a special tribute will be published in the Naperville Sun. The name of your loved one will be included “In Remembrance from October 2019 through September 2020.”
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Thank you to all who participated in our 23rd Annual Luminary Program last evening. Many families have requested copies of the poems read and the Remembrance ad that was placed in the Naperville Sun on Friday, November 13th. We have placed those images below.
Our Annual Luminary Program was a success last night. Once the live-stream video gets edited, we will be putting the service from last night up on our YouTube channel, so keep tuned.
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5 ways to remember lost loved ones during the holidays: https://bit.ly/2IFUu5Q
Our annual Luminary event takes place tomorrow, November 18th. To learn more about this event go to: https://bit.ly/35Cq39K
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On this Thanksgiving Eve, take this time to count your blessings and the things you are grateful for. Here are 5 reasons to be grateful: https://bit.ly/3pZjwOk #thankful #grateful #blessed #gratefulthankfulblessed
Join us on Friday, December 4th, 2020 for “One Community Together” a virtual version of our beloved breakfast kick off to the holiday season! With plenty of music and inspiring speakers, this annual event will come right into your home this year.
Even though we can't be together in person this year, your support for the Y programs that build strong kids and strong families is needed now more than ever.
Program begins at 7:00am. Grab a coffee, settle down to your favorite breakfast and attend in your coziest pajamas or festive holiday attire!
Breakfast Box includes: 2 Assorted Freshly Baked Scones, 1 Danish, 1 Muffin, 1 8 oz Fruit Cup, pre-wrapped fork, knife and napkin kit
If you do not choose delivery, Breakfast Boxes are to be picked up on Thursday, December 3rd at either Belgio's Catering (between 9am-4pm) or the or Fry YMCA (between 9am-11am or 3pm-5pm).
Thank you to NCTV for coming out to our luminary to show our community all the love we have for the families that we serve! Click the link below to watch a short coverage of our event.
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Special thank you to Fred Harms of Extraordinary Demos/Videos in Naperville for making the live-streaming of our 23rd Annual Friedrich-Jones Luminary Program which honored all the families we have served between October 2019 - September 2020. Fred has edited the live-stream for those of you who may have missed it.
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All the luminaries are set up at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services! Beautiful weather ❤️!!!!
Tonight is the night of our Annual Luminary for our Overman-Jones location in Plainfield!
Families are invited to join us outside from 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 to visit their luminary bag and walk amongst the beautiful display of bags. A luminary honoring your loved one will be lit for all families we have served from October 2019 through September 2020 and will be placed around the outside of the funeral home. Due to the current health crisis we are not able to offer refreshments this year and all participants will need to wear masks.
A Virtual Memorial Service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. and officiated by Pastor Bill Beagle, pastor at Plymouth Congregational Church. In addition, a special Veteran's Tribute will be performed by the Naperville VFW-American Legion Honor Squad. They will present Military Honors including Rifle Salute, Flag Fold, and Taps.
Due to COVID-19, the Family and Staff of Overman Jones Funeral Home will be conducting a Facebook Live-Stream of our Memorial Luminary Service for those who wish to attend virtually.
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a
global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
How are you making a difference this #givingtuesday ?
Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation within the Catholic Church.
In 1994, the United States Congress, designated December 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The joint resolution was signed by President Bill Clinton on August 23, 1994. On November 29, Clinton issued a proclamation declaring December 7, 1994, the first National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
On Pearl Harbor Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset to honor those who died as a result of the attack on U.S. military forces in Hawaii.
We were proud to sponsor this inspirational event this morning. For those of you who couldn't be with us at 7 AM please find the link to watch the event at your leisure.
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Our Overman Jones 22nd Annual Luminary Program was held this past Wednesday. Thank you to all who were able to attend. Below is our service that was held virtually.
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Five ways to support a person working through grief: https://bit.ly/3g2NoEU #Grief #EmotionalSupport
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Calvary Church Puts On Christmas Laser Lights Show
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Happy Hanukkah, from Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
During National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, we share tips and questions to consider to keep you or your loved ones driving longer as you age. https://bit.ly/2IB4Fsx
How to deal with the loss of a pet: http://bit.ly/38bSqeN #Pets #Grieving #lossofapet
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The family and staff at Friedrich and Overman Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas.
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3 ways to have a stress-free holiday this year: http://bit.ly/38AGsvh
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! #christmas #christmas2020
2021 will be about good vibes, bigger goals, more happiness, less pain, stronger relationships and being more focused than ever.
Happy New Year!!
We're all looking forward to a better and brighter year! Here are 4 ways to have a more positive 2021: http://bit.ly/35i9MWT #happynewyear #bepositive #BePositiveBeHappy
2021 will be about good vibes, bigger goals, more happiness, less pain, stronger relationships and being more focused than ever.
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When is the right time to have an Estate Plan? Now! Here are 5 reasons why you should have an Estate Plan: http://bit.ly/3bAQAaJ #planahead #estateplan #estateplanning
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2021 will be about good vibes, bigger goals, more happiness, less pain, stronger relationships and being more focused than ever.
Happy New Year!!
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King wanted people to think not just about themselves, but about others and how we can positively affect their lives. Here are 4 ways to make a positive impact in someone else’s life: https://bit.ly/3o71wiS #makeadifference #MakeADifferenceEveryday
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Dog Admission Day at The Morton Arboretum
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King wanted people to think not just about themselves, but about others and how we can positively affect their lives. Here are 4 ways to make a positive impact in someone else’s life: https://bit.ly/3o71wiS #makeadifference #MakeADifferenceEveryday
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How to celebrate Valentine’s Day while grieving the loss of a partner: http://bit.ly/3tqyizg #ValentinesDay #GriefSupport
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
February 1 at 11:20 AM ·
One more day to sign up for the Leadership Institute program happening on Feb 2nd at 9 am! Learn about how ethics and motivation make a strong leader from Rick Lochner President, RPC Leadership Associates, Inc.
#NACC #Leadership
Register at the link:
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Dog Admission Day at The Morton Arboretum
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A random act of kindness will not only brighten the day for the person receiving it, but also the one giving it. Here are 4 suggestions to help you get started spreading kindness: http://bit.ly/3qgmLRe #randomactsofkindness #bekind #DoGood #MakeADifferenceEveryday #makeadifference
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Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
February 1 at 11:20 AM ·
One more day to sign up for the Leadership Institute program happening on Feb 2nd at 9 am! Learn about how ethics and motivation make a strong leader from Rick Lochner President, RPC Leadership Associates, Inc.
#NACC #Leadership
Register at the link:
https://tinyurl.com/Leadership-Institute-Register
Dog Admission Day at The Morton Arboretum
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Have a blessed Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten Season.
Happy Presidents' Day!
Valentine's Day can be one one of the hardest holiday's for a new widow or widower. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Happy birthday to George Washington, born #OnThisDay in 1732! 🎉
George Washington's Mount Vernon
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Happy birthday to George Washington, born #OnThisDay in 1732! 🎉
Desert Redleg: Artillery Warfare in the First Gulf War
Wednesday, February 24th
7:00 PM CST Online via Zoom
Free Event but Registration Required
When Saddam Hussein’s Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990, triggering the First Gulf War, a coalition of thirty-five countries led by the United States responded with Operation Desert Storm, which culminated in a one-hundred-hour coordinated air strike and ground assault that repelled Iraqi forces from Kuwait. But there is much more to that story. Though largely forgotten in descriptions of the war, an eight-day barrage of artillery fire made this seemingly rapid offensive possible. At the forefront of this offensive were the brave field artillerymen known as “redlegs” in support of the Big Red One’s initial assault on the Iraqi 26th Infantry Division and the onward attack by the division of Iraqi Republican Guards positions deeper inside Iraq and Kuwait.
Dog Admission Days
Schedule and location
Sunday, Feburary 21, 2021
Tips for entering The Morton Arboretum
All dogs are $5 each. Dog and human admission passes must be reserved in advance through the Arboretum's online ticketing site. No cash is accepted at the Gatehouses and guests without passes will be turned away.
Have your admission pass or guest ticket ready when approaching the Gatehouses.
Explore the grounds by driving to farther parking lots and then hike the trails with your dog.
https://www.mortonarb.org/events/dog-admission-days
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February 16 at 2:44 PM ·
Virtual Winter Seed Sowing for Beginners
Virtual program offered online via Zoom
Saturday, February 27th
10:00am-11:30am CST via Zoom
Registration is required
Do you ever wish you could start seeds for your garden without all the muss and fuss of trying to sustain them indoors during the winter? There is a way! And it’s pretty darn easy…join us on a Saturday morning and learn the techniques of winter sowing in miniature “greenhouses” made out of gallon milk/water jugs. Cantigny staff horticulturist, Liz Omura, and Ellen Meyer, Cantigny volunteer with many years of winter sowing under her belt, will explain and demonstrate the process. You’ll then be ready to start some mini greenhouses of your own.
What do you need to get started? Hunt for translucent one-gallon milk or water jugs (rinsed out; caps not needed) — you can ask friends and neighbors to save a few for you or take a walk in your neighborhood on recycling day and grab a few from local recycle bins. Another good source of jugs would be a nearby coffee shop — they go through multiple jugs per day! Also, a hefty pair of scissors, soilless planting mix, twisty-tie material and plant tags and certainly seeds for those plants that sound interesting to you!
https://cantigny.org/event/virtual-winter-seed-sowing-for-beginners/
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Biography of George Washington
George Washington's Mount Vernon
February 22 at 7:30 AM ·
Happy birthday to George Washington, born #OnThisDay in 1732! 🎉
George Washington's Mount Vernon
February 22 at 7:30 AM ·
Happy birthday to George Washington, born #OnThisDay in 1732! 🎉
Desert Redleg: Artillery Warfare in the First Gulf War
Wednesday, February 24th
7:00 PM CST Online via Zoom
Free Event but Registration Required
When Saddam Hussein’s Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990, triggering the First Gulf War, a coalition of thirty-five countries led by the United States responded with Operation Desert Storm, which culminated in a one-hundred-hour coordinated air strike and ground assault that repelled Iraqi forces from Kuwait. But there is much more to that story. Though largely forgotten in descriptions of the war, an eight-day barrage of artillery fire made this seemingly rapid offensive possible. At the forefront of this offensive were the brave field artillerymen known as “redlegs” in support of the Big Red One’s initial assault on the Iraqi 26th Infantry Division and the onward attack by the division of Iraqi Republican Guards positions deeper inside Iraq and Kuwait.
Virtual Colloquium: Zeolite water purification at Tikal, an ancient Maya city in Guatemala
Feb. 24, 2021, 4:00 pm US/Central
ZOOM ONLY
Zoom information coming soon
Speaker: Kenneth Barnett Tankersley, University of Cincinnati
http://events.fnal.gov/colloquium/
Location: ZOOM ONLY
Evidence for the oldest known zeolite water purification filtration system occurs in the undisturbed sediments of the Corriental reservoir at the Maya city of Tikal, in northern Guatemala. The Corriental reservoir was an important source of drinking water at Tikal during the Late Preclassic to Late Classic cultural periods. X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and six AMS radiocarbon ages show that between ~ 2185 and 965 cal yr B.P. the drinking water in the Corriental reservoir water was filtered through a mixture of zeolite and coarse, sand-sized crystalline quartz. Zeolite is a non-toxic, threedimensionally porous, crystalline, hydrated aluminosilicate with natural adsorbent and ion exchange properties, which removes harmful microbes as well as dispersed insoluble and soluble toxins from drinking water. The occurrence of zeolite in Corriental reservoir sediments expands our understanding of the earliest history of water purification and the long-term sustainability of an ancient Maya city.
The loss of a loved one can be one of the most stressful experiences for a family. Here are some ways to cover the costs for everything from a space for the funeral to a hearse, burial vault or urn: https://bit.ly/2NRBXGJ #funeralexpenses #preplanning
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Biography of George Washington
George Washington's Mount Vernon
February 22 at 7:30 AM ·
Happy birthday to George Washington, born #OnThisDay in 1732! 🎉
George Washington's Mount Vernon
February 22 at 7:30 AM ·
Happy birthday to George Washington, born #OnThisDay in 1732! 🎉
On National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, we share 3 things to keep in mind when planning final services: https://bit.ly/2PXtJxr
On today, March 11, we recognize and celebrate National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.
Here at Friedrich Jones & Overman Jones Funeral Homes we appreciate our Funeral Director Staff and applaud all they do in their endless compassion and assistance to the communities and families we service.
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Constable: Ranking rains on parade, but spring still in Naperville's step
Looking forward to “Sailing into Summer” and enjoying the artwork of so many talented local artists! #naperstrong
Downtown Naperville
March 9 at 1:20 PM ·
⛵️ In Downtown Naperville ... we’re going to be “SAILING INTO SUMMER”. Announcing our Summer Painted Sculpture, Sailboats! These beauties will be painted by local artists and on display starting late May thru the summer! We will have other fun “sailboat” fun theme events that will occur too. So, gather your regatta gear and get ready for safe, masked sailboat fun in Downtown Naperville this summer! 😎 🛶 🌈 🌊 ⛵️
The loss of a loved one can be one of the most stressful experiences for a family. Here are some ways to cover the costs for everything from a space for the funeral to a hearse, burial vault or urn: https://bit.ly/2NRBXGJ #funeralexpenses #preplanning
Happy St. Patrick's Day 2021 from Friedrich Jones & Overman Jones Funeral Homes & Cremation Services
St. Paddys Day 5K
March 12 at 2:01 PM ·
Walk, run, ride, or crawl your way through the race this year! However, you do it, even in your leprechaun shoes, we are proud of you.
Register now - www.stpaddysday5k.org
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Spring Into an Egg-tastic Weekend at the Woodridge Park District
Our staff is hard at work getting ready for Spring with our annual Forget-Me-Not seed program. We hope that everyone is staying safe.
On National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, we share 3 things to keep in mind when planning final services: https://bit.ly/2PXtJxr
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Local Event: Start Spring Birding! Woodridge Public Library Virtual Event
Naperville Named #1 Best City to Raise a Family.
Always an honor to serve such a wonderful community. @nctv17
https://www.nctv17.com/news/naperville-named-1-best-city-to-raise-a-family/
Little Friends
March 21 at 11:00 AM ·
The $1 sale starts this week at Little Friends Serendipity Thrift Shop! Stop in during the weeks of March 22 & 29 and find all clothing, shoes, scarves, belts, ties, hats, purses for $1 each (excluding blue tags). Easter items are 50% off. The shop is open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm at our new location at Route 59 and 75th St. All proceeds support the services provided by Little Friends to those with autism and other developmental disabilities. 💐🐰☀️
Wonderful news reported by our friends at Naperville Community Television. Safety Town will return this Summer with increased Safety Guidlines. Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)
https://www.nctv17.com/news/safety-town-to-return-in-2021-with-increased-safety-policies/
On this special occasion of Saint Joseph’s Day, it is a special moment to remember your friends and loved ones and spend this day of feast with them…. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Feast!!!