Algonquin Lifestyle
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Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree This YearDec 03, 2013 10:00 pm - For many, the holiday season officially begins with the yearly hunt for the perfect Christmas tree. With a freshly cut Christmas tree, the tradition of the quest makes m...
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How to get through holidays after loss of loved oneDec 02, 2013 10:00 pm - Imagine yourself as a glass ornament, finely decorated and put up on display year after year. Suddenly, you fall and hit the ground breaking into a million pieces. You p...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay ContestDec 02, 2013 10:00 pm - There is still time to submit essays in the contest for middle school students honoring the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have A Dream” speech. The...
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Elgin animal lovers raise funds for Anderson shelterDec 02, 2013 2:03 pm - Randy Sandman’s eyes light up when he talks about Rocky, a small, fluffy white dog with a sweet disposition and an underbite. And then there’s Susie, Sabrina, and Alfred...
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E. Dundee bakery sends goodies to troops serving overseasNov 26, 2013 11:39 am - Operation Sweettooth is still under way. This year, the program may not have received the press it has in the past, but cookies and Rice Krispie treats are still being s...
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Season of giving living up to its nameNov 19, 2013 4:40 pm - It’s been said this is the season of giving, and as such, I’m going to highlight several efforts going on in the community to support the ailing and the less fortunate. ...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay ContestNov 18, 2013 10:00 pm - An essay contest for middle school students honoring the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have A Dream” speech has been added to the program of the 20...
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Still going strong after 50 yearsNov 14, 2013 2:01 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church of East Dundee is holding a celebration this weekend to honor the Rev. Bruce Meissner, who is celebrating 50 years as a pastor within the Luther...
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Pat Graceffa keeps Sugar Grove town residents informedNov 14, 2013 11:06 am - Has your dog run off? Is your church having a rummage sale? Are burglars targeting your neighborhood? Pat Graceffa of Sugar Grove is dedicated to making sure her fellow ...
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Backyard Safety Checklist for Storm SeasonNov 13, 2013 10:00 pm - Brisk fall air is already becoming chillier, which means snow storms and freezing temperatures won't be far behind. Intense storms, ice, and winter weather take their t...