Monday, May 20, 2013
Here is a list of organizations helping the victims of Monday's devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
A massive tornado touched down Monday in Moore, Okla., leaving a reported 51 people dead, including at least seven children. Those numbers are expected to continue to rise. Images show fires burning and buildings flattened. Many Americans are wondering how they can help the residents of this devastated town just outside Oklahoma City. Below is a list of how you can help right now, according to the Huffington Post: The Oklahoma City Red Cross will open shelters as first responders assess damage. The organization says the best way to help is to donate at RedCross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999. The Salvation Army has mobilized a number of emergency relief services in Oklahoma, including Moore, to dispense food, hydration and emotional support…
All of Illinois is in the "slight risk" category for severe storms.
McHenry County and several other counties in Illinois are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 3 a.m. The following counties are included in the watch, according to the National Weather Service: McHenry, Kane, Lake, Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will and Winnebago. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center placed all of Illinois in the "slight risk" category for severe weather for Monday. Most of Illinois, with the exception of far western portions of the state, is in the "slight risk" category for Tuesday.
Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Skaja Bachmann Funeral Home, 7715 West Route 14, Crystal Lake.
Helen Mary Pecka, age 90, at rest with the angels on May 19, 2013. She was born in Chicago on July 7, 1922 the daughter of Walter and Mary (Zmora) Bonk. Helen met her husband John Joseph Pecka, and they were married on October 13, 1946, at St. Adalbert Church in Chicago. She is survived by two daughters Elaine (Terry) Kurz and Terrie (Bill) Warzecha; two sons Rick (Jan) and Ron (Diane) Pecka; her grandchildren Vince (Melanie) Kurz, Michael (Sarah) Kurz, Jaime (Fiancee Dave McPhee) Pecka, Taryn (Fiancee Alex Mueller) Warzecha, and Nicole Warzecha; great grandchildren Brittany, Heather, Mikey, Vinny, Reagan, Kaitlyn and Colin. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; an infant grandaughter Jennifer; her siblings Stanley…
Senior earned a 4.582 grade point average.
Community High School District 155 announced Ryan O'Toole, of Crystal Lake, earned salutatorian honors for the Class of 2013 at Crystal Lake Central High School. O'Toole plans to continue his education at Marquette University in Milwaukee. The 2013 class valedictorian for Crystal Lake Central High School is Ann Bandolik, of Crystal Lake. About Ryan O'Toole: Grade point average: 4.582 ACT: 32 College: Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering Parents: Michael O'Toole and the late Angel O'Toole (passed away June 2011). Activities while at Crystal Lake Central High School: Proudest Accomplishment: There are many...I am really proud of my golf accomplishments and improvements.
Senior earned a 4.62 grade point average and plans to attend college in England.
Community High School District 155 announced Ann Bandolik, of Crystal Lake, earned valedictorian honors for the Class of 2013 at Crystal Lake Central High School. Bandolik has big plans for the future, with intentions to continue her education in England. The 2013 class salutorian for Crystal Lake Central High School is Ryan O'Toole, of Crystal Lake. About Ann Bandolik: Grade point average: 4.62 College: Durham University; Durham, England, UK Intended Major: Economics and Law Parents: Patricia and Steven Bandolik Activities while at Crystal Lake Central High School: Proudest Accomplishment: Winning this year's girls golf sectional as a team for the first time in District 155 history and continuing to state as a team for the second time in …
Russell K. Gordon, 48, of rural McHenry, was arrested at his home Saturday, May 18, by special agents of the U.S. State Department Diplomatic Security Service.
A McHenry area man was arrested on Saturday night for allegedly treatening U.S. Embassy officials in Serbia as well as Serbians in Chicago over a visa dispute regarding his Serbian wife. Russell K. Gordon, 48, of rural McHenry, was arrested at his home May 18, by special agents of the U.S. Department of Diplomatic Security Service (DDS) and FBI. He is charged with allegedly making threats to kill the U.S. Ambassador in Serbia and Serbians in Chicago because of the visa dispute, according to Randall Samborn, spokesman for the Asst. U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago. Gordon was scheduled to appear in court on Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Cox in the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, Samborn stated in a press release. …
Crystal Lake Police release juvenile arrest reports through May 1, 2013.
Note: The following information was obtained from Crystal Lake Police arrest reports. An arrest is only an accusation and does not constitute guilt. An individual can only be found guilty in a court of law. 14-year-old juvenile was arrested April 3, and cahrged with unauthorized possession or storage of weapons. 17-year-old was arrested April 16, and charged with retail theft valued under $300. 17-year-old was arrested May 1, and charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams cannabis. 14-year-old juvenile was arrested April 11, and charged with possession of 10 to 30 grams cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 13-year-old juvenile was arrested April 11, and charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams cannabis. 17-year-old was…
Crystal Lake Central High School placed fifth overall at the Huntley High School sectional meet on Friday, May 17.
Help Crystal Lake Patch get to 1,800 "likes" on Facebook Several local boys track and field athletes will be headed to the state meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston this Thursday through Saturday. The Crystal Lake Central boys track team placed fifth overall with 49 points at the Huntley boys sectional track and field meet on Friday, May 17. Grant Community High School came in first place with 83 points with Huntley High School finishing in second place with 56 points, according to preliminary results posted on the IHSA website. Isaiah Mosher had an impressive sectional performance, qualifying for state in two events. Mosher won the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.97 seconds and also won the long jump. Central's Alex Baker…
Love funny pictures of pets? Love thinking about what animals would be saying if they could talk? You're in luck. Check out our new contest to caption funny pet pictures.
We had close to a dozen captions submitted for the photo of a dog sleeping next to a box of beer in last week's Caption This contest. The Patch judges awarded title of best caption to Bobbie K for "A weekend with that cat gave me such a headache..." Both Bobbie K and Roxi Crawford, who submitted the photo, will get a digital copy of the photo with the caption affixed. You can click on the thumbnail above to see what it looks like. For next week, we’ve got a photo of two cats sitting on the hood of a car. You can start submitting your funniest caption ideas now. Here’s how it works: * In the comments section below, write in your best idea for a funny caption for this photo. Comments must be in by noon Friday. * The esteemed Patch judges …
From being the first Down syndrome student mainstreamed in her school district to starting her own advocacy organization, Bridget Brown's journeys are far and wide. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
Living like a movie star for a week, Bridget Brown of Darien had a small part in a movie with Miley Cyrus. Brown also has her own consulting business, works as a dental assistant’s assistant and has many more jobs in life few of us would ever conquer. Having Down syndrome, the 27-year-old woman is considered to be disabled, but you would never know by the full life she leads. Brown was the first person with a disability included in her school district and is a strong advocate of inclusion. Among her dislikes is hearing someone be insulted. "Don’t call people retarded," Brown says. "I got called that, I was angry and wanted to cry.” Another fight Brown goes up against is mothers who want to abort their babies when they find out the baby…
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