Lake County

My parents have always taught me to put God first, others second, and myself last. I love volunteering at Feed My Starving Children. I have a passion and heart for volunteering and this is one of my favorite things to do. I actually went there for my first time with my Volunteer Club from College of Lake County. I learned the importance of being humble and helping causes such as child hunger. It taught me to value everything I have at home meaning a plate of food in my hands. Being thankful to God for everything he has given me. It empowered me to talk to my family members to come and join me, so they did. It’s such a joyful feeling giving back to others. It helped me communicate with diversity with people. For example, I had to lead one time by placing 24 bags of food in a box it helped built my…

The Growing Pains and Pleasures of Life in Lake County Word Count 1188 Introduction This paper seeks to explore aspects of Florida’s own Lake County. “Florida’s local governments are under a lot of pressure to resolve a wide range of problems, some of which are caused by rapid growth, others by a declining economy (MacManus et al, 2011, p.330).” Lake County has certainly dealt with both boom and bust over the last ten to fifteen years, and it’s reasons for both involve many intersecting complex…

On Feb. 29, a 61-year-old man was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $100,000 from a California company. The incident took place in Lake County. According to media accounts, the defendant was working as a bookkeeper for a local couple, and an investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Department determined that he stole $103,000 from their business and personal bank accounts. The evidence was sent to the Lake County District Attorney's Office in September, and a criminal case was opened on…

A 16-year old boy named Kevin has been sent to The Lake County Juvenile Facility for another three months but this is not his first time. After physically attacking his mother’s boyfriend, she decides to press charges on her own son so that she could teach him a lesson. Kevin, who has been previously charged with criminal trespassing, runaway, burglary, and battering finds himself back in the facility. Kevin threatens to attack the first person who tries to enter the cell. The facility had at…

This officer while working the Lake County DUI Task Force observed a red Jeep displaying an expired Illinois License Plate A848254. This officer ran a records on the license plate and confirmed the plate was expired. This officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and detained it in the 5200 block of west Ridge Rd. This officer approached the vehicle and contacted driver who identified himself as Raymond Munoz and a passenger. This officer asked Munoz for his driver's license and he…

Boat-In Camping Across Skagit Valley Skagit Valley and its surrounding environment are perfect for camping - especially if you’re a boat owner. There are many opportunities for boating and camping all over the county, and here are a few of the most popular in the area. Many of them require reservations for camping spots, so be sure to do your research and make your plans ahead of time; you’ll be a happy camper! Diablo Lake While you’re taking in the stunning views that abound on the trails…

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, there is Mono Lake, which is a large but secluded lake tucked away in a depression in the ground a few miles away from the nearest road. At first glance, it may seem like just another normal lake, but it is home to a bizarre, otherworldly landscape that was created when water from fresh water springs underneath the lake mixed with the lake’s salty, alkaline water, forming deposits of limestone. Near the south shore of Mono Lake, grotesque towers of rough,…

Condition of the Great Lakes By: Spenser Larson I am Spenser Larson from Chicago, Illinois . I am qualified to write this editorial because I graduated for the University of Stanford in California. I majored in Environmental Science while being the top of my class. I am currently a scientist for the United States Government. I am worried about the pollution in the great lakes because animals such as baby bird have been known to have deformations because of the cancer their mothers were…

This experiment was designed to test what the limiting nutrient was in Loughberry Lake, as well as examine the trophic state of the lake. In order to find out what the limiting nutrient was, we performed a few different tests. We began with a secchi disk test to see the transparency of the water. Then, we took water samples that we later used to test the turbidity levels of the water after adding varying amounts of phosphorous and nitrogen. Phosphorous was the limiting nutrient in the lake,…

persisted on the grass within the shadows thrown by trees and buildings. Arthur watched silently as Merlin stopped on the small rise before the bank fell down to the water and removed his boots. Socks were peeled off, and his serviceable brown trousers were rolled up to his knees. "I've never done this before. But it feels like I should be in contact with the Lake if I am to summon Freya." Merlin commented. Arthur simply nodded: he had no knowledge at all about such things. If Merlin wanted to…