The Crystal Lake Jaycees started Junior Bowling at the Metro Bowl literally decades ago. Certainly it was in existence when I joined in 1966 and I imagine it was started in the 1950’s. Now that the local Jaycees are defunct, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Crystal Lake Jaycees
Used to be that Veugelar garbage disposal trucks would drive throughout Crystal Lake gating old Christmas trees with the help of Crystal Lake Jaycees the weekend after New Year’s Day. No more. Both the refuse company and the Crystal Lake Jaycees … Continue reading
Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley held a fundraiser last Thursday at the Crystal Lake Country Club even though he has over $9,000 in the bank and no one on the ballot running against him. He does, however, have a write-in … Continue reading
If you live anywhere but the southeastern part of McHenry County, you won’t be able to her your legislative candidates at the candidates’ night sponsored by the Crystal Lake Chapter of the American Association of University Women, the Crystal Lake … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake Jaycees, he McHenry County League of Women Voters and the Crystal Lake Chapter of the American Association of University Women will hold a 6:30 PM candidates’ night at McHenry County College for Districts 4, 5 & 6 … Continue reading
Candidates’ nights for McHenry County Board aspirants have been scheduled by the McHenry County League of Women Voters, the Crystal Lake Chapter of the American Association of University Women and the Crystal Lake Jaycees. The first, for Districts 1, 2 … Continue reading
I’m sitting in Crystal Lake City Council Chambers waiting for the passage of the resolution asking McHenry County government to recognize the importance of the city watershed protection ordinance and what should occupy the minds of most in the audience, … Continue reading
“Hostile” would be fair in characterization of McHenry County Board member Pete Merkel’s reaction to the ALAW conflict of interest proposal, as reported by Kevin Craver of the Northwest Herald Merkel, running unopposed in the Republican primary election, did not … Continue reading
It’s not easy to run as a write-in anymore. Remember when Mike Royko used to write columns after pretty much each election. He’d point out how many votes Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Bugs Bunny got. This was none too … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog suggested Governor Pat Quinn was attempting to recreate the hated personal property tax, which died an electoral death in November, 1970. I explained how county treasurers throughout Illinois tried to put heat on legislators by enforcing … Continue reading
While another AT&T repairman was trying to figure out why our digital answering machine stopped working after we installed internet telephone service, this trophy caught my attention. I guess I ended up with it because Coventry airline pilot Jon Tenbrook … Continue reading
While another AT&T repairman was trying to figure out why our digital answering machine stopped working after we installed internet telephone service, this trophy caught my attention. I guess I ended up with it because Coventry airline pilot Jon Tenbrook … Continue reading
Somehow our family missed a crowded foyer at Port Edward Restaurant on Mother’s Day. That has not been the case on previous Mother’s Days. It is certainly difficult not to eat too much at Port Edward’s buffet. And, the dessert … Continue reading
Somehow our family missed a crowded foyer at Port Edward Restaurant on Mother’s Day. That has not been the case on previous Mother’s Days. It is certainly difficult not to eat too much at Port Edward’s buffet. And, the dessert … Continue reading
My wife complains I save too much. She, of course, is correct. I save so much I can’t find what I’m looking for…but I will and, when I do, it goes up on YouTube. While searching for this “prize,” I … Continue reading
My wife complains I save too much. She, of course, is correct. I save so much I can’t find what I’m looking for…but I will and, when I do, it goes up on YouTube. While searching for this “prize,” I … Continue reading
McHenry County Blog is trying to give a full picture of what Allen County, Ohio, Sheriff Daniel Beck told his Illinois Minuteman Project audience at Crystal Lake’s McHenry County College last Friday night. So far, we have covered how he … Continue reading
McHenry County Blog is trying to give a full picture of what Allen County, Ohio, Sheriff Daniel Beck told his Illinois Minuteman Project audience at Crystal Lake’s McHenry County College last Friday night. So far, we have covered how he … Continue reading