If you have the interest, below are the links to the ten article I wrote about his life:
Calvin L. Skinner, who was willing to be called, “Cal Skinner, Sr.,” when his son got into politics.
Biography of Calvin L Skinner – Part 1 – Second Son, School Years
Biography of Calvin L. Skinner – Part 2 – College, Marriage, First Jobs
Biography of Cal Skinner, Sr. – Part 3 – First House, Elected President of the Easton, Maryland, Town Council
Biography of Cal Skinner, Sr. – Part 4 – Storm Sewer Grates, Miles River Yacht Club, Slot Machines, Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Biography of Cal Skinner, Sr. – Part 5 – Switching Parties, Moving to Salt Lake City, Middletown and Crystal Lake
Biography of Cal L Skinner – Part 6 – The Early Crystal Lake Days, Dipping Feet Slowly into Political Arena
Biography of Cal Skinner, Sr. – Part 7 – Running for County Auditor, Precinct Committeeman, Calling the Meeting that Led to McHenry County College
Biography of Cal Skinner – Part 8 – The Star Reporter, Daughter Ellen Bored in High School, Prohibited from Attending MCC Classes
Biography of Cal L Skinner – Part 9 – Responsible Republicans’ Slate, County Board Reapportionment
Biography of Cal Skinner, Sr. – Part 10 – Unsuccessful County Clerk Try, County Airport Fight, Wife’s Death
Storm sewer grates…… funny
A great tribute.
What a remarkable man. Cal Sr. did so much that made our County a better place for our families.
Cal and Eleanor inspired and encouraged so many.
Beautiful.