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A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh:

Congressman Walsh Announces Memorial Day Schedule

“Throughout our nation’s history, many servicemen have given their lives in defense of our freedom. It is important that we honor and remember them.”

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) today announced that he will commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 30th by participating in community events honoring those who have lost their lives in service to our country.

Congressman Joe Walsh at last fall's Johnsburg parade.

Congressman Walsh encourages all 8th District residents to remember the significance of Memorial Day by participating in local parades and ceremonies.

“Throughout our nation’s history, many servicemen have given their lives in defense of our freedoms. It is important that we honor and remember them,” said Congressman Walsh.

“Memorial Day is the only day designated to publicly honor their sacrifices. I encourage my constituents to join me at one of the observances listed below or participate in the many Memorial Day activities taking place in communities throughout the 8th Congressional District.”

Constituents are invited to join Congressman Walsh at the events listed below. Congressman Walsh asks that political t-shirts and signs be left at home and participants instead wear red, white and blue and bring an American flag to carry (POW/MIA flags would also be appropriate).

Johnsburg Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

WHERE: 7 Days Market
3312 N. Chapel Hill Rd
Johnsburg, IL 60051 (map)

WHEN: Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m., parade to follow

[I am informed that a solemn Ceremony starts at 9AM.]

Wauconda Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

WHERE: Main Street
Wauconda, IL 60084 (map)

WHEN: Parade begins at 10:00 a.m., ceremony to follow

Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade

WHERE: Palombi Middle School
131 McKinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046 (map)

WHEN: Parade begins at 1:00 p.m.

Joe Walsh greets the judges at the Johnsburg parade last fall.

Another press release from Congressman Joe Walsh seeking walkers for a parade. Not only is there one in Palatine, but there is also one in Lake Villa.

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE PALATINE PARADE…

We will also be walking in the Lake Villa Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. The Details are as followed:

When: Saturday, March 12th
- Line up begins at 10:30am
- Start time is at 12 noon
Where: Parade Line up is at Palombi School
131 McKinley Ave, Lake Villa

Corned beef and cabbage dinner or hot dog plate for nominal fee will be available at the VFW Hall afterward

Food donations will be collected and placed in the rainbow caboose to assist the Lake Villa Township Food Pantry

Please come and march with the Joe Walsh contingent!

If you have any questions please contact Nicole at 847.849.9508 or email at Nicole@walshforcongress.com.

On the back of a car at Crystal Lake’s Aldi’s (which sells the cheapest milk in town) was the following car sticker:

It contains a cross in a fish with information about how to reach the Chain of Lakes Bible Church.

Address: 43 W. Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, IL60046

Directions: Located ¼ mile east of Hwy 83

Phone number: 847-838-0103

Web site: www.CLCBC.com

As I was taking the photo, vehicle owner Don Anderson walked up.

I told him one Sunday his sticker would be the “Message of the Day” on McHenry County Blog.

That prompted him to hand me his card. On one side is a photo of a truck and and a Triumph travel trailer.

The names “Don and Olivia Anderson” are on the same side on the top. On the bottom appears, “Jesus Is Lord” and a fish.

On the back it reads,

Jesus said,

How many people do you know who take the Great Commission as seriously as Mr. Anderson?