Round Lake Area News

VIDEO ~ Round Lake Area Chamberfest EXPO 2012

April 28th, 2012

Gene Carey

With the cooler weather it appeared as though local residents were looking for an indoor event which may explain why the 2012 Round Lake Area Chamberfest/EXPO had such a great turnout. Along with the Chamberfest/EXPO, Avon Township teamed up to hold their 3rd annual ‘Touch-A-Truck”. Although there were several big rigs parked in the lot, I didn’t see any kids climbing up into the drivers seats like they did on warmer days. Inside the building there was a big air device for them to climb through as well as a climbing wall that had a steady stream of participants.

The booths were filled with over 40 vendors as well as several local area politicians who seem to never get a day off. Scotty’s Hot Dogs were there to feed the hungry with their popular Vienna beef dogs. I put the photos all into a short video in case you were unable to attend. ENJOY!

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Congressman Dold Honors 10th District Veterans

April 27th, 2012

Gene Carey

U.S. Congressman Robert J. Dold (IL-10) presented two 10th District veterans with medals they earned while serving their country and welcomed the Illinois Honor Flight to Washington.

Rep. Dold meeting with the Illinois Honor Flight

“On almost a daily basis I think about the sacrifices our veterans have made and talk to them at Naval Station Great Lakes, the James A. Lovell Federal Health Center or here in Washington, DC,” said Dold. “It was an honor to welcome the Illinois Honor Flight to Washington and to join them at the World War II Memorial. I also had the privilege to present medals to George Ott and Thomas Vana earlier this month- these men have served their country and deserve to have all the medals they have earned.”

Rep. Dold presenting medals to Mr. George Ott

George Ott is from Arlington Heights and served as an Air Force Staff Sergeant in the 6th Aircraft Repair Unit, Floating during World War II. He served from 1944 to 1946, starting in the Marshall Islands, to the Philippines, and then to Japan. Mr. Ott was presented with the World War II Victory medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, and the Army Good Conduct medal.

Rep. Dold presenting medals to Mr. Thomas Vana

Thomas Vana is from Des Plaines and served as a Sergeant in the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. He was an active duty medic from 1970 to 1974 and in the reserves from 1970 to 1974. Mr. Vana was presented with the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Korea Defense Service medal.

Invasion of the Red Admiral Butterflies

April 27th, 2012

Gene Carey

No, it’s not as bad as it sounds. The Red Admiral butterfly does not keep you awake at night like the Cicada “tree cricket” nor do they damage any plants or vegetation. Burt Constable of the Daily Herald wrote an interesting article in Thursday’s paper that did a great job of explaining why we are seeing so many of these beautiful little creatures. When I was by my Mothers on Tuesday I had commented on the fact that there were so many Monarch butterflies around her home in Beach Park. I hadn’t gotten a close-up look at them and simply assumed by their colors that they were Monarchs.

Red Admiral butterfly seen on my lilac bush

After reading Burt’s article I realized that they were actually Red Admiral butterflies and due to the warm weather, they have arrived earlier than normal and in force. Butterfly expert, Doug Taron, told Constable that this specie is “known to have big population booms followed by big population busts” and that their numbers are up at least ten-fold from normal. They migrate here from the Gulf Coast and the adults die off as the cold weather sets in. New batches then hatch in the South and the process starts all over again. Taron mentioned to Constable that the warblers will have a nice spring “as they dine on the fat, juicy, and tempting red Admiral caterpillars that will be appearing soon”.

Duckworth Finally Agrees to Debate Walsh

April 26th, 2012

Gene Carey

Walsh vs Duckworth Debate ~ May 11th ~ CLTV "Politics Tonight" 6PM CDT

On Friday, May 11th, Congressman Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth will have their first debate of the general election campaign. The debate, a CLTV “Politics Tonight” special, will be aired live at 6PM CDT from the WGN studios in Chicago. The show will also stream live on WGNtv.com and cltv.com. The debate, in roundtable format hosted by Paul Lisnek. This comes as a welcome change from the Duckworth campaign, which flatly refused Congressman Walsh’s challenge to hold monthly debates from April through the November election.

2012 Round Lake Area Chamberfest EXPO April 28th

April 25th, 2012

Gene Carey

WOW! There sure are a lot of events going on this coming Saturday, April 28th, and one you won’t want to miss is the 2012 Round Lake Area Chamberfest/EXPO that will be held at the Round Lake Area Sports Center. Avon Township will be joining in with their 3rd annual “Touch-A-Truck” event that allows kids of all ages to climb aboard all types of rigs and sit in the drivers seat, toot the horns, and have photos taken (don’t forget to bring along a camera). Come on out and enjoy the day. I’ll be there to take plenty of photos, so you may even wind up on this blogs Chamberfest video the following day.

2012 Round Lake Area Chamberfest EXPO and Avon Township's "Touch-A-Truck" event

Household Chemical Waste & Electronics Recycling Events 4/28

April 25th, 2012

Gene Carey

Swalco Household Chemical Waste Event scheduled for Saturday, April 28th

In addition, our local Goodwill Store on Rt. 83 across from Home Depot is having an electronics recycling event the same day as follows:

Electronics Recycling Drive – Round Lake Beach – April 28th
Location: Goodwill Store & Donation Center – 2051 N. Illinois Rt. 83, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - RLB

Bring your old CPUs, hard drives, towers, printers, keyboards, mice, monitors and cell phones to Goodwill’s Electronics Recycling Drive. We’ll dispose of them in an eco-friendly and secure way, keeping them out of landfills. Our donation attendants will even help you unload your vehicle. It’s easy, convenient and green!

Congressman Dold Holds Employee Town Hall at Astellas

April 25th, 2012

Gene Carey

DEERFIELD, IL – Earlier in the month, U.S. Congressman Robert J. Dold (IL-10) spent the morning at Astellas Pharma US, Inc. in Deerfield touring the facility and meeting with employees. Dold visited the facility as part of his Main Street Jobs Agenda and his ongoing effort to listen to hardworking people of the 10th District and take their ideas back to Washington.

“As a small business owner, I know that the best ideas come from outside of Washington,” said Dold. “I’m here today to listen to your ideas so that we can find common ground and work together to spur the economy. The best ideas come from you and your innovation. I hope that this will be one of many conversations on how we can create an environment for small businesses to grow.”

U.S. Congressman Robert J. Dold Holds Employee Town Hall at Astellas

On April 16th, Astellas Pharma US, Inc., based in Deerfield, Ill., hosted Congressman Robert Dold from Illinois 10th Congressional District, which includes Deerfield and the company’s new headquarters for the Americas that will be located in Northbrook. Congressman Dold spoke to roughly 160 Astellas employees about the current political landscape in Washington and answered questions on a wide range of issues from the audience, including health care reform, deficit reduction and several local matters.

Rep. Dold is a small business owner and he has faced many of the challenges confronting business leaders today and is using that firsthand experience in Washington to help find ways to create more jobs and strengthen the economy. For more information on his work in Congress, visit www.dold.house.gov.