Words Of Wisdom

"Liberty is a word which, according as it is used, comprehends the most good and the most evil of any in the world. Justly understood it is sacred next to those which we appropriate in divine adoration; but in the mouths of some it means anything, which enervate a necessary government; excite a jealousy of the rulers who are our own choice, and keep society in confusion for want of a power sufficiently concentered to promote good."

--Oliver Ellsworth, A Landholder, No. III, 1787

Words Of Wisdom

"Let us consider, brethren, we are struggling for our best birthrights and inheritance, which being infringed, renders all our blessings precarious in their enjoyments, and, consequently triffling in their value. Let us disappoint the Men who are raising themselves on the ruin of this Country. Let us convince every invader of our freedom, that we will be as free as the constitution our fathers recognized, will justify."

--Samuel Adams, A State of the Rights of the Colonists, 1772

Words Of Wisdom

"For it is a truth which the experience of all ages has attested, that the people are always most in danger, when the means of injuring their rights are in the possession of those of whom they entertain the least suspicion.

--Alexander Hamilton

Walkup Road Work Update

South Section

Final surface course placement (paving) has begun on IL Route 176 and will take 2 days to complete.  Traffic is reduced to a single lane with flaggers controlling the work zone, so please proceed with caution.

• Paving on Walkup Road will occur after the completion of paving on IL Route 176.  Walkup Road paving will take 2 days to complete once it is started.

•  Flashing beacons have been installed on Walkup Road North of Veteran Acres Park for the multi-use path crossing and on Walkup Road just north of Talismon Drive for a pedestrian crossing. The beacons are not yet active. They will be activated on June 5th.
• Manhole final adjustments are complete. Use caution while driving through the area as construction barrels are still present on some manholes
• .Curb and gutter installation along IL Route 176 and Walkup Road is complete.
• Final sidewalk placement and landscaping along IL Route 176 and Walkup Road will begin once paving is complete.
• The temporary traffic signal at IL Route 176 and Walkup Road will be deactivated and the newly installed permanent traffic signal will be activated on June 6th.

North Section

• Pavement striping has started today and should take 1 day to complete. Please be aware of workers and use caution when traveling through this area.
• The new traffic signal installed at Mason Hill Road and Crystal Lake Road is scheduled to be activated on June 6th.
• Work is nearing completion, but both sections are still considered construction work zones. Traffic control may be required at times so please slow down and proceed with caution.

Government At Work

FRIDAY MAY 31—

6:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake Park District Personnel and Policy Committee—

Meeting in the Park District Administrative Offices, One East Crystal Lake Avenue.

The committee is expected to consider the following:

• Guidelines for Annual Pay rates and Pay Ranges for Full Time Employees.
• Park Board President Term Limits
• Prospective Candidate Information Packet Policy
• Park District Organizational Chart Approval Process
• Criminal Background Checks – Affiliate Organizations.

Electric Power Unavailable West Side Veteran Acres Park Monday and Tuesday

Due to infrastructure upgrades at Veteran Acres Park, electric power will be unavailable on the west side of the park (Walkup Avenue side) on Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4.  There will be no electricity in any of the buildings or picnic shelters and the Acorn Alley Splash Pad will be closed.  Please check the Crystal Lake Park District website at www.crystallakeparks.org for updates to the situation.

Traffic Alert For Illinois Route 176

PAVING TODAY –IL 176 beginning at Main Street and heading west through the intersection of IL 176 and Walkup.  Lane closures, expect delays.  Watch for flaggers and drive safely.