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Category Archives: Visual Pollution

CL Park District Puts Pole in Middle of Most Seen View of Crystal Lake

Posted on 01/11/2018 by Cal SkinnerJanuary 6, 2018
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As people come west on Lake Avenue toward the Main Beach, there is a stop sign. From there, drivers can see the city’s namesake–Crystal Lake. The Park District is in the process of putting in new playground equipment and, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Lake Main Beach, Crystal Lake Park Board, Crystal Lake Park District, Visual Pollution | 21 Replies

CL Park District Hides Lake Again

Posted on 09/18/2016 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 17, 2016
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The Crystal Lake Park District has still again stored paddle boats for the winter where they block motorists’ views of Crystal Lake’s greatest natural asset–Crystal Lake. Below you see the view from the stop sign on Lake Avenue across from … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake Main Beach, Crystal Lake Park District, Paddle Boat, Visual Pollution | 7 Replies

Simple Pleasure Denied

Posted on 10/23/2014 by Cal SkinnerOctober 22, 2014
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I don’t know why people like water, but they certainly do. Maybe bodies of water have a calming effect on humans. In any event, I have savored the view from the stop sign at Lake Avenue right in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake Park District, Main Beach, Visual Pollution | Leave a reply
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