John Kinsley, R.I.P. – London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 8

Today we conclude the 2006 memories of John Kinsley’s boyhood in London during World War II. Kinsley, who died a week ago, told them to the United Methodist Men at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake. Down London … Continue reading

John Kinsley, R.I.P. – London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 5

This is a continuation of what Johb Kinsley, who passed away last week, wrote of his early life in Great Britain. = = = = = We continue sharing the memories of Crystal Laker John Kinsley about his growing up … Continue reading

John Kinsley, R.I.P. – London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 4

Last week John Kinsley passed away.  We share his 2006 memories of this life below. = = = = = Today is the fourth installment of what Crystal Lake resident John Kinsley remembers from growing up in London during World … Continue reading

In Honor of John Kinsley, R.I.P. – London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 3

John Kinsley passed away last week. McHenry County Blog republishes these 2006 memories he shared. = = = = = Crystal Lake’s John Kinsley shared his memories of growing in London during World War II with the Methodist Men of … Continue reading

In Honor of John Kinsley, R.I.P. – London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 2

John Kinsley passed away this week. McHenry County Blog shares 2006 his memories with a new audience. = = = = = Crystal Lake resident John Kinsley, born in London in 1928, shared his memories of World War II with … Continue reading

In Honor of John Kinsley, R.I.P. – London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 1

Crystal Lake’s John Kinsley has passed away. In the coming days, McHenry County Blog will republish his memoirs. = = = = = Saturday morning in 2006 a well-attended breakfast of the United Methodist Men heard Crystal Lake resident John … Continue reading

The Big Bangs

University of Chicago doctoral student Tyler Natoli spoke to the United Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake Saturday morning about his stay in Antarctica. He has just returned. He is part of the team that … Continue reading

London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 8

Today we conclude the memories of John Kinsley’s boyhood in London during World War II. He told them to the United Methodist Men at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake. Down London Memory Lane with John Kinsley In … Continue reading

London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 5

We continue sharing the memories of Crystal Laker John Kinsley about his growing up in London during World War II. He was ten when the war started and sixteen when it ended. Kingsley spoke to the Methodist Men at last … Continue reading

London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 4

Today is the fourth installment of what Crystal Lake resident John Kinsley remembers from growing up in London during World War II. Born in 1928, Kingsley was aged 10-16 during the war. Down London Memory Lane with John Kinsley In … Continue reading

London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 3

Crystal Lake’s John Kinsley shared his memories of growing in London during World War II with the Methodist Men of the First Methodist Church of Crystal Lake last Saturday morning. This is the third installment of what he said. Down … Continue reading

London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 2

Crystal Lake resident John Kinsley, born in London in 1928, shared his memories of World War II with the United Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake on Saturday morning. He was aged 10-16 during the … Continue reading

London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 1

Saturday morning a well-attended breakfast of the United Methodist Men heard Crystal Lake resident John Kinsley talk about his memories of World War II. Kingsley was born in 1928.  He was 10 in 1939, when the war started, and 16 … Continue reading

Message of the Day – Haze

Driving to the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake’s Methodist Men’s breakfast, I saw a sight I have seen before. Sunlight shining through the haze on Lake Avenue in Lakewood. Maybe you would call it fog. In any event, … Continue reading

Care-A-Vanners Help Habitat for Humanity

The United Methodist Men the Saturday before last were blessed with not one, but two speakers on Habitat for Humanity. The first was retired First Congregational Church of Huntley Pastor Ronald Woodruff. He talked about the organization’s efforts in McHenry … Continue reading

Care-A-Vanners Help Habitat for Humanity

The United Methodist Men the Saturday before last were blessed with not one, but two speakers on Habitat for Humanity. The first was retired First Congregational Church of Huntley Pastor Ronald Woodruff. He talked about the organization’s efforts in McHenry … Continue reading

Habitat Humanity in McHenry County

Today seems to be a good day to talk about love. And love for one’s fellow mankind is what Habitat for Humanity all about. The Rev. Ronald Woodruff, who used to pastor the First Congregational Church of Huntley, spoke to … Continue reading

Habitat Humanity in McHenry County

Today seems to be a good day to talk about love. And love for one’s fellow mankind is what Habitat for Humanity all about. The Rev. Ronald Woodruff, who used to pastor the First Congregational Church of Huntley, spoke to … Continue reading