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Found in 2007 at a McHenry Marlins swim meet, this sticker from Hope Lutheran Church says, “Our Christian Family will Declare God’s Love. Do God’s will. Dance with the Spirit. … Continue reading
Category Archives: McHenry Marlins
Whenever I go to a business expo, I look for politicians. Saturday was McHenry Marlins swim meet day. The McHenry Business Expo was also occurring at McHenry West High School. State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) and State Sen. Pam Althoff … Continue reading
Gusto. That’s the word that leaped to my mind when I heard that my son’s swimming coach John Sherman had been killed in a motor cycle accident in Southern California. He gave his all in every endeavor. Homeschooled, he attended … Continue reading
If you want to see how desperate Illinois Democrats are to keep enough Democrats in office to re-elect Mike Madigan House Speaker, consider the following fabrication: Democrat Jack Franks, being challenged by Republican John O’Neill, is labeling himself “McHenry County’s … Continue reading
I have been told one or more parents offered District 155 a swimming pool at Prairie Ridge High School. But the offer was turned down by either the administration or the school board because the decision-making authority did not want … Continue reading
I found this T-Shirt at the McHenry Marlins Swim Team Awards Dinner. Coach Ben Merwin was wearing it. He’s a member of the Fellowship of Faith on Mason Hill Road just off what Crystal Lakers call the McHenry Blacktop. (It’s … Continue reading
Last Saturday, the McHenry Marlins beat the Mt. Prospect Sharks 705 to 414 last Saturday at the Mt. Prospect SportsPlex pool. Part of that was probably because the McHenry team has more members. One Mt. Prospect mother commented on that … Continue reading
I found this tee shirt at a Knox Pool McHenry Marlins Swim Team meet. When I first looked at it, I thought the “CPS” stood for Chicago Public Schools. Seemed strange since the Marlins were up against the Oswego River … Continue reading
Today’s tee shirt was found at Knox Pool in McHenry, where the McHenry Marlins were practicing. It says I SAW ITON TVI’M PRETTY SUREI CAN DO IT In the background is what looks like a bicycle jumping over a row … Continue reading
Were you ever the first person to a sporting event? My son and I achieved that distinction when I overestimated the distance to Buffalo Grove High School. A placid pool. Before practice began, then chaos. First the youngest from the … Continue reading
Were you ever the first person to a sporting event? My son and I achieved that distinction when I overestimated the distance to Buffalo Grove High School. A placid pool. Before practice began, then chaos. First the youngest from the … Continue reading
At last Tuesday’s McHenry Marlin’s swim party at Knox Pool, a swim mom brought this splendid 2008-themed Olympics’ cake and cookies. It looked so professional. most thought she had bought it from a bakery. But, no. She made and decorated … Continue reading
At last Tuesday’s McHenry Marlin’s swim party at Knox Pool, a swim mom brought this splendid 2008-themed Olympics’ cake and cookies. It looked so professional. most thought she had bought it from a bakery. But, no. She made and decorated … Continue reading
On the way to the North Central Illinois Swim Conference at the DeKalb YMCA Saturday morning, we were following the McHenry Marlins school bus. It stopped a railroad crossing on Plank Road, just west of Burlington. (I know the road … Continue reading
On the way to the North Central Illinois Swim Conference at the DeKalb YMCA Saturday morning, we were following the McHenry Marlins school bus. It stopped a railroad crossing on Plank Road, just west of Burlington. (I know the road … Continue reading
At the swim meet between the Algonquin Waves and the McHenry Marlins at the Algonquin Pool tonight, I got this shot of a lifeguard just before he went on break. Obviously, the sun was setting. … Continue reading
At the swim meet between the Algonquin Waves and the McHenry Marlins at the Algonquin Pool tonight, I got this shot of a lifeguard just before he went on break. Obviously, the sun was setting. … Continue reading
The McHenry Marlins had its first meet last night at the Elgin YMCA. I asked one of the officials if I could take photos and she told me I could, if I didn’t use a flash. Needless to say, my … Continue reading
The McHenry Marlins had its first meet last night at the Elgin YMCA. I asked one of the officials if I could take photos and she told me I could, if I didn’t use a flash. Needless to say, my … Continue reading
This one was worn by a McHenry Marlins Swim Team dad. It is from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes or FCA. The text reads: FCAPOWERKIDSCOMPETITORS FOR CHRIST There’s a cross in the center that could be mistaken for a sword. … Continue reading