spring has sprung

These cute goslings were walking to the McHenry dam last month.

 With spring comes construction season, here on Route 47.

John Fuhler, of Fuhler Properties, plants trees off Route 31 in Crystal Lake on Thursday. Fuhler plans to plant about 1,000 evergreen trees.

Alex Houck, 14, releases a balloon at the memorial fundraiser for Aaron Hunt held at McHenry West High School on Sunday. The event, held in honor of the Wonder Lake teen who died last month after he huffed propane, raised money for the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition.

Barb Siehr looks at her daughter Pamela, both of Madison, at their booth at Fair Diddley held in the Woodstock Square on Sunday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the McHenry County Mental Health Resource League, featured over 300 crafters' booth spaces, including folk art, wood carving, pottery, clothing, and jewelry.