At Wednesday’s District 46 School Board meeting, member Susan Facklam was censured for her role in distributing $5.00 gift certificates to voters during the recent Board election. Emails obtained through the Freedom of Information Act by Lennie Jarratt, who was represented by Round Lake attorney Gerald Dietz, revealed that Facklam appeared to be fully aware [...]
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Round Lake Area Trick or Treat Hours ~ 2011
September 18th, 2011
Gene Carey 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 [...]
D46 Superintendent Ellen Correll Gets Letter of Reprimand
June 16th, 2011
Gene Carey The Daily Herald has reported that Grayslake Elementary District 46 Superintendent Ellen Correll received a letter of reprimand from board members due to her political emails before the April 5 election. Libertyville attorney Richard Mittelman, hired by the board to investigate, determined that Correll didn’t commit ethics violations as charged in a complaint filed by [...]
Superintendent Ellen Correll: It’s All The Daily Herald’s Fault!
May 25th, 2011
Gene Carey Wikipedia describes “Psychological Projection” as “a psychological defense mechanism where a person unconsciously denies his or her own attributes, thoughts, and emotions, which are then ascribed to the outside world, such as to other people” and goes further in saying “avoiding the discomfort of consciously admitting personal faults by keeping those feelings unconscious, and by [...]
D46 President Garcia’s Failed Re-election Bid
May 6th, 2011
Gene Carey We have written in the past about District 46 Board President, Mary F. Garcia and her failed bid for re-election. Using the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), Lennie Jarrett, Chairman of the Lake County Tea Party, was able to obtain email records attributed to Garcia that question her use of email that may have abused her position [...]
Time To Send Superintendent Correll Packing?
April 20th, 2011
Gene Carey According to an article in today’s Daily Herald, the newly elected District 46 Board members may be the ones deciding the fate of their school superintendent, Ellen Correll. Board president, Mary F. Garcia, who lost her bid for reelection, is recommending that the superintendent’s contract extension be voted on by the incoming Board. Their first meeting would [...]
Local Area Easter Egg Hunts
April 7th, 2011
Gene Carey For your convenience we have listed several upcoming Easter Egg Hunts in the Round Lake and neighboring villages. Almost ALL are accepting non-perishable food items for local food pantries. Round Lake Area Park District and Neighboring Easter Egg Hunts Round Lake Area Park District Flashlight Egg Hunt – Ages 9-12 April 15th 8-9:30 PM [...]

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