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Frankfort's Top 10 Feel Good Stories of 2012
Frankfort Patch remembers the people and events that gave the community hope, optimism and joy during the past year.
As the year draws to a close, Patch remembers ten of the many inspiring stories that took place in Frankfort during 2012.
Check out our top 10 feel good stories of the year below.
1. Closing Time: Patch Captures Enrico's Last Night
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As 11 p.m. approached, Harry D'Ercole requested the handful of remaining customers and the staff—past and present—to gather in the lounge of his restaurant, Enrico's Italian Dining, on Wednesday, Aug. 15 ... to read more, click here.
2. Local Culver’s Owner Finds Solace in Religion
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Justin Obriecht thought he had it all.
"I had a good life,” said Obriecht recently at Hope Covenant Church. “I had enough money, I didn't have a lot of stress. Things were really good for me as an atheist" ... to read more, click here.
3. Fall Fest Good Samaritan Returns Lost Wallet Containing Close to $1K
Rain dampened most of the Frankfort Fall Festival's official opening day, but the actions of an unknown Good Samaritan provided a bright spot for a very thankful festival visitor ... to read more, click here.
4. Video: Summit Hill Teachers Hit The Dance Floor
The crowd cheered and hollered for their favorite teachers at Lincoln-Way North on Sunday afternoon as Summit Hill School District 161 teachers strapped on their dancing shoes for a good cause ... to read more, click here.
5. Teen with Down Syndrome Becomes Eagle Scout Years Before Most
Lincoln-Way East High School sophomore Adam Sekula, 16, recently received his Eagle Scout status—two years before most scouts achieve the honor ... to read more, click here.
6. VIDEO: Racing to Remember Pat Mizwicki
About a half hour Saturday, May 19, before the first Patrick Mizwicki 5K Run/Walk began, the crowd of participants gathered on Breidert Green packed the grassy common area in downtown Frankfort. It was a sight that even Terry Cleeland didn't expect ... to read more, click here.
7. A Life With Autism: Summit Hill Junior High Student Expresses Himself Through His Art
Alex Joss is a bright and happy 13-year-old, enthused about his life ... to read more, click here.
8. Return of the Century: 100-Year-Old Man Recalls Coast-to-Coast Tour of Lincoln Highway
The first time Bernard Queneau rolled through Frankfort along the Lincoln Highway, he did it as a passenger, sitting on a wood bench in an old REO Speed Wagon, accompanied by three other fellow Eagle Scouts ... to read more, click here.
9. Marathon Man: 'It's Just My Attempt to Get Rid of This Disease'
About five years ago, Carl Allegretti was spending most of his days at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital. His oldest son, Joey, had been diagnosed with leukemia and was going through treatments at the medical center ... to read more, click here.
10. New Lenox Woman Hits the Pavement for Chicago Marathon
Cheryl Stang, New Lenox, will be one of some 45,000 registered runners in the 35th annual Chicago Marathon. The 26.2-mile race through downtown Chicago is expected to draw an estimated 1.7 million spectators from around the world ... to read more, click here.
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