Michael Stanard, owner of advertising agency One Zero Charlie and a candidate for the Woodstock City Council sent the following on Groundhog Day in Woodstock: Every Day is Groundhog Day Our studios are located in historic Woodstock, Illinois, the setting … Continue reading
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The story about the statue of Orson Welles that will be dedicated north of the movie theater on Friday evening garnered a lot negative comments. So many that Michael Stanard, who was involved in the design and production of the … Continue reading
The bargain fundraiser of the year at $10 was State Rep. Steve Reick’s Saturday afternoon House of Lawrence Pig Roast. There wasn’t a Patsy Cline tribute singer this year, but there was convivial conversation. County Board candidate Orville Brettman talked … Continue reading
Designed by Michael Stanard and painted by M.J. Adamany, the mural is painted on the wall of the building north of the movie theater. There are four panels: Chester Gould / Dick Tracy Orson Welles the movie “Groundhog Day” Stars … Continue reading
A press release from One Zero Charlie, a Woodstock design studio: Visitors to the offices of the McHenry County State’s Attorney will notice a freshly painted wall, cast bronze letters identifying Patrick D. Kenneally as our recently elected State’s Attorney, … Continue reading
With today being the date for the Republican Primary Elections in Algonquin, Grafton and Nunda Townships, other local governments will see action on April 4th. That includes the real taxers–schools–plus municipalities, park, fire protection, library, junior college and other miscellaneous … Continue reading
Saturday, McHenry County Blog published a critique by Micheal Stanard of McHenry County Recorder of Deeds’ candidate Joe Tirio’s move to “Erase the Recorder,” as he puts it on his campaign material. Tirio replied in a comment, which is published … Continue reading
A message from Woodstock resident Michael Stanard: Tirio. Who do you think you’re kidding? You will not be able to unilaterally eliminate Recorder of Deeds office. That’s not how things work and you know it. Eliminating that office, or any … Continue reading
Scott Hartman resigned as a member of the McHenry County Ethics Commission upon accepting appointment as Deputy County Administrator. Three people have applied to fill the vacancy created: Lloyd R. Everard – Crystal Lake Michael Stanard – Woodstock Joseph Algers … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Historical Preservation Commission: Excellence in Building Preservation Awards Bestowed Woodstock. The McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission gave out three Excellence in Building Preservation Awards at their June meeting. Awards went to Donald Bauer … Continue reading
Michael Standard is another candidate running for the McHenry County Board in District 6. Below are his answers to the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water Questionnaire: ALAW County Board Candidates Survey: 2012 Primary Election A. Land Use 1. Do … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Board candidate Michael Stanard: District 6 Candidate Michael Stanard Raises the Real Issues Woodstock, Illinois February 15, 2012 For most of my adult life, I paid little or no attention to the workings of … Continue reading
Saturday night’s crowd of candidates also gave opening statements. And, as on Friday, some targeted like a laser beam on the tax hike issue. (See also Part 1 and Part 2.) But before beginning, let me remind you of those … Continue reading
Melissa Denker. Remember that name. For those of you who can’t remember reading about her candidacy for Dunham Township Republican Precinct Committeeman, take a trip through this recent McHenry County Blog article. 19 years old. McHenry County College student. Computer … Continue reading
The Young Republicans provided a public service Saturday night by sponsoring a candidates night for McHenry County Board candidates in District 5 and 6. The Friday night counterpart for District 2, 3 and 4 candidates, on the other hand, had … Continue reading
I got these emails from 6th District McHenry County Board candidate Michael Stanard: Someone in McHenry County evidently “turned me in to the authorities.” < smile > This morning I got a call from Ron Brooks about my using the … Continue reading
It’s really hard to figure out what is going on in McHenry County Board District 6. That’s the district that stretches from the Kane County line up the western townships and east to the Hebron-Richmond Township line. [If you would … Continue reading
There are four incumbents in McHenry County Board District 6, as there are in all districts. Since everyone is up or election after reapportionment, there are four vacancies. One incumbent, Randy Donley of Union, who got by far and away … Continue reading
Monday and Tuesday, I ran the final look at Marengo’s Settlers Days Parade. Today we complete our visit of one of the better parades of the year. I wasn’t the only one taking photographs. On the back of the big … Continue reading
It’s too bad that it takes so long to post photos. I still haven’t finished the Marengo Settlers Day Parade from a couple of weeks ago. When we stopped looking at what entries offered on that beautiful day in Marengo, … Continue reading