CL Teachers’ Favorites

The following comment left by “Nobody” is not completely accurate.  I have indicated where mistakes occur: The comment did, however, inspire me to take a look at the candidates that Crystal Lake Grade School District 47’s and Crystal Lake High … Continue reading

Two Crystal Lake Teachers’ Unions Fund McHenry Democratic Party County Board Candidate

When I reported on Arne Waltmire’s candidacy for the McHenry County Board from District 4 (McHenry, Richmond and Spring Grove), I told of his running seventh out of nine for the McHenry County College Board in 2013. Having taken a … Continue reading

Crystal Lake District 47 Grade School Board Has Three New Members

Just like McHenry County College, Elementary School 47’s Board has a major infusion of new blood. Virginia Visin retired. Incumbents Rob Routzahn and Ruth Scifo ran for re-election. Pretty similar to the MCC Board of Trustees’ contest. A former principal, … Continue reading

In District 47 Guy Without Yard Signs Loses

That headline is not quite correct. I did see a yard sign for Carlo Anello after I voted. In any event, the top three were convincing winners were Robert Fetzner – 1987 Nancy Gonsiorek – 1958 Ryan Farrell – 1862 … Continue reading

Source Says District 47 Teachers Support Board Candidates

The people on the ballot for the Crystal Lake Grade School District 47 School Board number four: Robert Fetzner Nancy Gonsiorek Ryan Farrel Carlo Agnello There are three to be elected. I’m ashamed to tell you that my level of … Continue reading

School Consolidation Would Cost Taxpayers Plenty

Governor Pat Quinn thinks that consolidating schools will save big money because fewer administrators would be required. Reading the Daily Herald article, I notice that no mention is made of equalizing up elementary school teacher salaries to the level paid … Continue reading