Marengo’s Settlers Days Parade is one of the best in McHenry County.
As you would expect, my eyes were searching for political aspects.
Marengo Mayor Richard Lockhart was waving to the crowd.
Mayor Don Lockhart was riding in one of the first cars after that of Parade Marshall Richard Eicksteadt. (My camera was not on auto focus for Eicksteadt, so the photo is much to fuzzy.)
Union Village President Robert Wagner was in the back of a pickup truck.
Robert Wagner seems to have an empty bag of candy.
Next came the Marengo High School Band.
The Marengo High School Band
I saw a vehicle from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department, but Undersheriff Andy Zinke wasn’t in it this time. I haven’t seen him in a parade since the one in Crystal Lake.
The driver of this McHenry County Sheriff’s K-9 vehicle 566 is not propping up the top of its window.
Then there was a long wait.
There was about a ten minute break in the parade after the Sheriff’s vehicle.
Pam Althoff was passing out Double Bubble gum after the long break.
Pam Althoff and volunteers came a bit after the band.
Next came the entry for hometown boy Jack Franks…but he wasn’t there. [Correction – A commenter says he was there. I surely did not see him. He must have been on the other side of the truck.]
Jack Franks had volunteers for the Marengo Parade, but he skipped it.
The Settlers’ Days Court float came next.
The Settlers Days Queen and Court.
Unlike other parades in McHenry County, Marengo’s has figured out a way to entice a lot of bands to town.
The Genoa-Kinston High School Marching Cogs was the second band in the parade.
Did I mention that people were passing out candy?
The quest of kids for candy was a big part of the parade.
Another band, this one from Aurora’s Marmion-Rosary High School came along.
Marmion-Rosary High School of Aurora was in the Marengo parade.
My definition of political includes any entity that spends tax money, so the Marengo-Union Grade School District qualifies.
The float for the Marengo Union Elementary School District.
The Dwight Township High School Marching Trojans came all the way up Route 47 to participate in the band contest and march in the parade.
The Marching Trojans is the name of the Dwight Township High School band.
From Harvard came the Milk Days Queen, Tiffany Hernandez, and her Court.
Queen of Harvard Milk Days. Harmilda was on the float, too.
A while later, I spotted two boys, one pedaling a vehicle and another riding behind as a gladiator might have.
The leading edge of the Bill Prim for Sheriff entry.
The float followed behind.
The Bill Prim float was accompanied by people handing out goodies.
The man walking on my side of the float next to the sign is Bill Prim.
Bill Prim
Walsh Freedom volunteers were among the volunteers for Bill Prim.
Citizens former Congressman and WIND talk show host Joe Walsh has activated were among Bill Prim’s volunteers.
Another band came after the Prim entry.
The Sandwich High School Regiment Brigade was one of the bands in Marengo’s parade.
Pirate Jack Sparrow made another appearance in Marengo for the parade.
Jack Sparrow captivated those along the parade route. He’s a local guy otherwise know as Rick Aspen.
Then I notice Jack Franks’ stylized stickers, but these were on the street, not on people where his volunteers had placed them.
The Evanston High School Band was next.
The Evanston High School Band must have thought it was coming to the end of the world on its trip west. to Marengo.
Soon there was another candidate, Mary McClellan, running in a three-way race for County Clerk.
Mary McClellan was the second Republican primary candidate using the last big parade of the year to promote her candidacy.
The band with the most members was the Wheeling Township High School Warriors.
The Evanston High School Band was big, but the Wheeling Township High School Band seemed larger.
Leslie Schermerhorn, a public official who up for election followed the big band.
Leslie Schermerhorn was asking people if they had library cards.
Naked men came next.
I didn’t catch who these “naked” men were with.
Maybe they just represented McHenry County taxpayers.
Next came a group loud enough to wake folks up–the Crystal Lake Strikers.
Crystal Lake Strikers brought their show to Marengo.
After some commercial entries, came the Union Cavalry.
Reenactors from both sides of the Civil War were in the Marengo parade.
The Johnnie Rebs came next.
When the cannon went off, it was loud.
A pair of riflemen were defending the the cannoneers.
Union soldiers were following the Confederate soldiers.
Then the cannon went off, aimed at the Northerners.
Lots of smoke came out of the cannon.
The Union men kept advancing.
“Run home to Mommy,” the Union soldier taunted the Confederates.
Jack Franks was at the parade. Get your facts straight.
I looked but didn’t see him. I’ll add that fact.
See, its different out here in Marengo.
If you go waving your fiddle finger at the crowd, or yell f word’s loud, them are fighting words here..
So Zinke and Kim were scared, and stayed away.
It was sure great to see the Army of Prim supporters out at the parade again.
I was trying to count them, but I saw men and women over here, and over there passing out literature to the crowds
The Prim supporters were every where !.
And the crowd was greatly accepted the Prim literature.
Maybe Zinke realized the facts, that he doesn’t have a chance (and should not be allowed) to be the next Sheriff……
There is only one leader that has shown to have the skills, experience and support of the citizens, Mr Bill Prim has my vote for sure
That is really sad that clowns from FORMER Congressman Joe Walsh had to come out to give the appearance that Bill Who has supporters.
Fuko..Speaking of clowns, no Zinke wasn’t there…..
He once again proved to the public how big of a moron he is, not showing up to the “Big Parade”…….
Great to see a bunch of Republicans in the parade and Holy Smokes Prim has a bunch of supporters – looks like he is drawing from the Moderates to the Joe Walsh crowd.
Always nice to see Mary McClellan too!
Leslie has said some good stuff lately but do we really need that level of government?
Anyways, we need to UNITE behind Republicans and kick out the democrats!
Parades don’t win elections and are attended by less than one percent of the people.
They are no different than a circus coming to town and it was obvious that the head clown showed up for the so call, “Big Parade”……
I asked a few people that attended the “Big Parade”, and I asked them if they liked Bill Who’s float. And they replied Who?
“Fukoku”= Kim Zinke. There is only one head Clown in Mchenry County and that is Andy Zinke. He has been the Circus attraction for months while you and Andy run his campaign. You both belong to the Nygren and Zinke Circus..
The driver of this McHenry County Sheriff’s K-9 vehicle 566 is officer Bruketta… He broke my front door and entered without a warrant. He terrorized my children and I for over an hour. When he found out I had a video surveillance system, he literally ran out the door. That is how they have been allowed to act under the Andy Zinke and Keith Nygren regime.
Fuko..Really ?
Accordingly to 2012 statistics from Soritoin, Ledske & Kowles Consulting and Associates, they are reporting that fifty seven (57 %) of those interviewed who attended a parade event, ended up voting for the candidate that was represented in the parade.
57 %….Check it out, its there…
A person would be a fool to either donate or join zinke campaign.
Again Fuko, I ask of you what have you discovered in regards to where,why and with whom zinke was with on July 01,1997.
Why is this date so important ?
Easy, read the headlines for this day….
The major story in McHenry County…
Oh Oh..wait a minute, ..
Should i finish and open up the rest of the can ?
Or shall i sit back and wait ever so patiently until the right time to connect the dots ?
Just give me the word Fuko,
http://WWW.MCHENRYCOUNTY1981.COM
Great story Duncan Mchenry = Zane Seipler, can we hear another.
57% of less than one percent of the people is called a handful.
I am giving you the word, let’s hear your story. I hope it’s better than Duncan Mchenry = Zane Seipler story.
I can’t wait, I enjoy story time.
Foko,
Ok..But, you know what, I think that this will be held for a little bit longer..I want to see the donors waste more of their money to Zinke before the lid comes off.
Oh, by the way, you need to get your eyes checked.
It was 57 % of those who attended a parade function voted for the person, not 1 %.
Can I ask you something Foko.
Do you think its opportune or a Township of Government lets say for example Nunda Township, to allow a employee to use a computer and post comments on a blog several times a day while working ?
Wouldn’t you agree with me that this won’t be digested well from the residents who pay tax dollars, and find that on duty Township and McHenry County Sheriff employees sit around doing this ?
Of course you know that I am not accusing anyone of doing this ( at this particular time),
but decided to look into it.
I give everyone the doubt first.
If they confess up and say “Hey I screwed up, maybe I no should been doing that, then ok, somethings I can write off because you know that
“STUPID PEOPLE DO STUPID THINGS AT STUPID TIMES “,. you following me here Foko.?
Hey, you go have yourself a good day. I really mean it, no problem.
“The facts state” Agreed.
Let the Nygren and Zinke donors spend all of their money and then we can watch lid be blown off of everything.
Pick your toothbrushes now “Fukoku”
You will need two one for brushing your teeth and the other for scrubbing floors..
By the way, I love story time too, because we teach the public about the truth, the whole truth an nothing but the truth.
Which, is a lot more than I can say for you “Fukoku” = Kim Zinke
I gave you the word and now you are backing down.
The fact is because you are just talking crap again. Every time I challenge you Bill Who supporters, I never get a straight answer.
Now you have questions for me? Well, I will give you an answer to your questions.
It’s obvious that you are concerned about your job and you need to confess up and say “Hey, I screwed up.”
I know Duncan Mchenry = Zane Seipler thinks I am Undersheriff Andrew Zinke’s wife, but I am not. I can’t help you on this one.
However, Undersheriff Andrew Zinke is a good leader and has the understanding of the weak minded. I am sure if you confess to him that “STUPID PEOPLE DO STUPID THINGS AT STUPID TIMES,” he may let you keep your job.
‘Fukoku” = Kim Zinke
Well we all know that Andy Zinke has an understanding of weak minded people he is married to you Kim Zinke, which is his excuse for doing what he does.
Foko, nIce try.
That is exactly what is wrong at MCSO.
If you know Stinky, just go up to him and he brushes it under the rug, ..don’t work about it, just join my “Posse” and you will be set free.
Foko, its called accountability, ethics, and most important-The Law.
I heard Mr. Prim speak about this.
He specifically told campaign donors that if their son or daughter gets in trouble, don’t even waste the phone call to him..
He will not help you get them off of it…and its this type of ethical leadership that every citizen of McHenry County deserves.
You and your pal Stinky , I mean zinke ever wake up from your wet dream episode ,let me know.
Facts, how does one find the info on July 1, 1997.
Tried google with no luck
Uptohere, The fact is not going to be able to answer your question because it talks crap.
Come on the fact of crap, answer the question.
“Fukoku” another incident to add to the list of Kim Zinke Swearing… You Andy might as well start sining the song “Iv’e be working on the railroad”
I been wukkin’ on de railroad
All de livelong day,
I been wukkin’ on de railroad
Ter pass de time away.
Doan’ yuh hyah de whistle blowin’?
Ris up, so uhly in de mawn;
Doan’ yuh hyah de cap’n shouin’,
“Dinah, blow yo’ hawn?”
Sing a song o’ the city;
Roll dat cotton bale;
aint half so happy
As when he’s out o’ jail
Come on the facts of crap, answer Uptohere question!!!
No wonder way your children are stupid Duncan Mchenry = Zane Seipler.
‘Fukoku” = Kim Zinke I hear the dominoes are beginning to fall Kim Zinke and you are a Domino…
And, no Duncan is not Zane and Zane is not Duncan…