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Round Lake ChamberFest/Expo 2012 Booth Reservations Have Begun

Gene Carey — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:29:47 +0000

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The Round Lake Area ChamberFest/Expo 2012 early registration has begun so don’t miss out on choosing your favorite booth location. The Expo is held at the Round Lake Beach Sports Center behind the main post office. At least half of the vendors are returning vendors – if not more. Approximately 400-500 members of the community [...]

Round Lake Beach Gets The Party Started at Their “Beach Party”

Gene Carey — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:36:10 +0000

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A little cold weather didn’t stop Round Lake Beach from kicking off their 75th Diamond Anniversary with a “warm” Beach Party! With the high ceilings in the Cultural Center it was no problem bringing in huge Tropical Water Slides and a Sand Castle Moon Walk. There was plenty of good food and tropical drinks, plus [...]

New Electronics Landfill Ban Now In Effect

Gene Carey — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:14:57 +0000

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Beginning January 1, 2012, the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act landfill ban for certain electronic devices took effect. Electronic items such as televisions, monitors, computers and printers are some of the most common items that are no longer allowed in the regular trash. Be aware that if you put these items out by [...]

Round Lake School Based Clinic Will NOT Contact Parents!

Gene Carey — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:14:37 +0000

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Brenda Bannor who is the spokesperson for the proposed Round Lake School Based Clinic made it quite clear at the recent community meeting that when a student utilizes the services of the clinic, the parent will NOT be notified. That is because once a parent signs off on a “blanket” authorization form, the SBC can [...]

Round Lake Beach Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Jan. 8, 2012

Gene Carey — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:04:43 +0000

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With their 75th Anniversary approaching in 2012, the Village of Round Lake Beach plans to celebrate each month with a different exciting event. For January they are planning a “Beach Party” from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Cultural & Civic Center The following is from their flyer: Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center2007 [...]

Daily Herald Raises Check Payment Fee 100%

Gene Carey — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:21:31 +0000

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Yet another windfall profit has reared its ugly head at the Daily Herald. For subscribers who pay by check rather than credit card, the Daily Herald always tacked on a $1.00 charge for the eight week billing period. With the Daily Herald’s new policy of invoicing every four weeks, the $1.00 charge now doubles to [...]

“Chili” Autumn Night Event September 24th

Gene Carey — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:13:54 +0000

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The “Chili” Autumn Night sponsored by the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center Foundation was held Saturday evening and although the evening got a bit chilly, it was warmed up by the six contestants competing for the Best Chili Award. The event proceeds will benefit the Free Summer Children’s Cultural Concert Series. Besides the [...]

Round Lake Environmental Tour Held Sept 24th

Gene Carey — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:56:53 +0000

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The predicted rain held off until early afternoon which gave those who attended the Round Lake Environmental Lecture and Tour a chance to learn more about our great asset, Round Lake. Tim Pasternak along with other members of the Round Lake Management Commission and several local residents met with Leonard Dane and Melissa McGuire from [...]

Round Lake Area Trick or Treat Hours ~ 2011

Gene Carey — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:05:43 +0000

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Due to a large number of requests seeking this years (2011) Round Lake Area Trick or Treat hours, here is what we know so far. Round Lake: Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 Round Lake Beach: Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 Round Lake Heights: Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 1:00 [...]

9/11 Round Lake Area Memorial Ceremony

Gene Carey — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:18:27 +0000

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The Round Lake Area gathered together to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and to honor those who serve. Speaking at the ceremony were Round Lake Beach Mayor Rich Hill, Round Lake Mayor Jim Dietz, Round Lake Heights Mayor Terry Lumpkin, Round Lake Park Mayor Jean McCue, State Senator Suzi Schmidt, [...]

Eli's the quarterback I'd want under center in the last two minutes of a game - CNN

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:02 GMT

ABC News

Eli's the quarterback I'd want under center in the last two minutes of a game
CNN
The Giants react to Mario Manningham's pivotal 4th-quarter catch that set up the winning touchdown in New York's 21-17 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. INDIANAPOLIS -- I still can't get over that throw from Eli Manning to Mario Manningham.
In end, Patriots lacking for big stopBoston Herald
Tom Coughlin has 2 Super Bowls, and job for lifeSeattle Post Intelligencer

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US closes embassy, pulls diplomats from Syria as violence intensifies - Washington Post

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:56:49 GMT

NEWS.com.au

US closes embassy, pulls diplomats from Syria as violence intensifies
Washington Post
DAMASCUS, Syria - The United States has closed its embassy in Damascus and pulled all diplomats and US staff out of the country, the State Department said Monday. The decision comes two days after Russia and China vetoed a United Nations resolution ...
US closes Syria Embassy, pulls all staffCBS News
US closes embassy in Damascus due to Syria violenceJerusalem Post
The Syrian government refused to address embassy security concerns, officials sayCNN
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US Embassy in Syria Halts Operations as Violence Flares - New York Times

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:57 GMT

New York Times

US Embassy in Syria Halts Operations as Violence Flares
New York Times
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The United States closed its embassy in Syria on Monday and withdrew all staff there in response to escalating mayhem in the country and what American officials called the Syrian government's unbridled repression of an 11-month-old ...
At least 37 killed in Syria as Homs hitNinemsn
Syrian rebels kill nine soldiers in Idlib provinceJerusalem Post
Violence in Syria goes ONDay Press News
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Autopsies for Kids of Missing Utah Woman - TIME

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:56:07 GMT

The Guardian

Autopsies for Kids of Missing Utah Woman
TIME
(GRAHAM, Wash.) — Authorities have no doubt the husband of missing Utah mom Susan Powell is responsible for the explosive fire Sunday that killed their two children and himself at a home in Graham, Wash. Pierce County sheriff's Sgt. Ed Troyer says ...
Fire kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boysThe Associated Press
Josh Powell: "I'm sorry, goodbye" note left before killing himself, kids in ...CBS News
'I'm sorry. Goodbye,' father says in e-mail before killing self, 2 sonsCNN
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Obama gains over Romney amid better economy: poll - Reuters

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:47:28 GMT

Politico

Obama gains over Romney amid better economy: poll
Reuters
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama - bolstered by a stronger economic outlook and recent job growth - would win in a match-up against the two leading Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a poll on Monday showed ...
Some Florida Republicans seeking third-party optionOrlando Sentinel
Obama Leading Romney in Head-to-Head Race, Post/ABC Poll ShowsBloomberg
Why President Obama Will Beat Romney in NovemberForbes
Washington Post -KHBS-KHOG Northwest Arkansas
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Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint government - Washington Post

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:57:03 GMT

The Hindu

Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint government
Washington Post
JERUSALEM — The rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head a joint government that will prepare for new elections, ending a prolonged stalemate over how to mend their bitter split ...
Israel condemns Palestinian reconciliation dealThe Associated Press
Palestinian rivals agree to form unity governmentReuters
Qatar flexes its muscle in forging Palestinian government unityGlobe and Mail
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary - ABC News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:29:53 GMT

CTV.ca

Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary
ABC News
In 1952 the woman known today as Queen Elizabeth II was just Elizabeth, a 25-year-old member of England's royal family visiting a remote village in Kenya. When word came on Feb. 6 of that year that her father, George VI, had died, Elizabeth cut her ...
Village school given honour of hosting Queen as she celebrates 60 years on the ...Telegraph.co.uk
Queen Elizabeth marks 60 years on the throneLos Angeles Times
Queen Elizabeth marks 60 years on throneReuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, shares fall as clock ticks on Greece - Reuters

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:43:09 GMT

USA TODAY

GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, shares fall as clock ticks on Greece
Reuters
* Greek debt tension ends rally in risk assets * European shares lower, US stock poised to follow * US jobs data lifts dollar against yen By Richard Hubbard LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Fears that Greece might not accept the painful terms of a proposed ...
Greek government struggles to avoid bankruptcyLos Angeles Times
Greek coalition partners talks postponed for a dayThe Associated Press
German Bonds Rise as Greek Talks Falter; French Notes AdvanceBusinessWeek
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Madonna Halftime Show at Super Bowl Upstaged By MIA Middle Finger - Fox News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:57:09 GMT

The Guardian

Madonna Halftime Show at Super Bowl Upstaged By MIA Middle Finger
Fox News
Madonna's half-time performance at the Super Bowl was, by all accounts, a success. But it still generated a controversial moment -- an extended middle finger from British singer MIA Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Madonna's half-time ...
Madonna halftime show features classics and new single "Give Me All Your Luvin"CBS News
M.I.A. Flips Off Cameras During Super Bowl Halftime ShowPeople Magazine
MIA Flips Bird, Upstages Madonna at Super BowlABC News
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Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quake - Christian Science Monitor

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:35:49 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quake
Christian Science Monitor
At least 13 people were killed and 40 are believed missing, most of them along the shore near the epicenter of the 6.9-magnitude quake that struck in a narrow strait just off Negros Island. By Jim Gomez and Teresa Cerojoano, Associated Press / February ...
6.9-magnitude quake in Philippines kills 13USA TODAY
Earthquake Triggers Landslides, Kills 43 in Central PhilippinesBusinessWeek
6.8 Earthquake Shakes Central PhilippinesTIME
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