On Election Day, I got this photo of a Lakewood fox walking without signs of fear on Lake Avenue in front of the home at Gate 4: … Continue reading
Category Archives: Lake Avenue
No news has appeared in a press release yet, but neighbors of where Crystal Creek flows from Crystal Lake report that children riding bikes were hit by a landscaping truck. The Crystal Lake Police Department says no one was killed. … Continue reading
An organization called Pillars of Freedom put up American flags along Lake Avenue, the main drag in old Lakewood. They were right in front of our home. When I went out later, the men were covering my side of the street. … Continue reading
This in a continuation of the the winter newsletter from Lakewood Village President Erin Smith. Bicycle Path for Lakewood Road and Lake Avenue Our residents have consistently identified the construction of bicycle paths along major arterial streets as a priority … Continue reading
People who drive south of Crystal Lake will have traffic problems from 6:30-8:30 on Sunday morning. Traffic will probably be especially heavy near the Dole Mansion. It’s the 3rd annual Run and Roll for the Dole. Running and cycling. The … Continue reading
Morning came and the snow was high. And, there was a beeping noise in the Skinner household. It was in the basement next to the furnace. The carbon monoxide detector. The furnace was off, but why? Expert in all sorts … Continue reading
Driving home from Route 14 Friday night, the sunshine was so yellow as I drove along Lake Avenue to Crystal Lake’s Main Beach. I snapped this picture while waiting for traffic to clear on the street that runs in front … Continue reading
This is one of the prettiest time a day at Lakewood’s Gate 5. The cross street’s official name is Oxford Lane. This is the northeast intersection of Lake Avenue and Oxford. This time of year the spiraea is in full … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when the sun reflects off the overhead electric wires down from our home on Lake Avenue in Lakewood. We live right on the Algonquin-Grafton Township line. You can see those who surveyed the two townships … Continue reading
I found these crocuses (croci?) out on our Lake Avenue shoulder just now. The pale yellow is brilliant enough to make me want to buy more, but I certainly won’t dig up the bulbs. More brilliant ones are coming. … Continue reading
It’s that time of year in the rural parts of Crystal Lake. Leaf burning time. This smoke was blowing across the Crystal Lake-McHenry Blacktop from the first lot in Covered Bridge Trails. It was thick and would soon be thicker, … Continue reading
It’s that time of year in the rural parts of Crystal Lake. Leaf burning time. This smoke was blowing across the Crystal Lake-McHenry Blacktop from the first lot in Covered Bridge Trails. It was thick and would soon be thicker, … Continue reading