Ameriprint Corporation, 1401 West Diggins Street in Harvard has employed illegal aliens with fraudulent identification documents.  What two McHenry County politicians are associated with one of the illegal aliens who was employed at Harvard's Ameriprint?

Day 10 - Equipment Storage in Downtown Harvard

Harvard Police refuse to enforce most city parking ordinances in the business district and do so with the endorsement and blessings of the Mayor.  They are now providing 24 hour parking for construction equipment downtown operated by unlicensed contractors.  This elevating platform was parked at 4:25 pm on Friday, May 20, 2011 in a two hour parking space.  There is no parking from 3:00 am to 5:00 am, but no citations were issued for the ten nights it was there and none for exceeding the two hour parking limit were issued.  It was finally moved moved to the private parking area next to 104 West Front on Tuesday, May 31. One would think they could consult OSHA about parking equipment in the elevated position in a public area, but they don’t really care about public safety or supporting downtown businesses by enforcing parking ordinances.  The contractor is doing tuck pointing on the building at 14 North Ayer Street without a building permit or the required city license for contractors.  Just another example of how laws are selectively enforced by budget manipulators to the detriment of the citizens of Harvard and the few businesses left in Harvard.  And they wonder why business places are empty.  Welcome to Harvard Amigo.

The South of the Border Look

The store front at 24 North Ayer Street is a purveyor of tobacco products, pornographic videos, smoking devices and lighters that were outlawed in Illinois in January 2011.  They demonstrate a keen awareness of marketing techniques by their attractive sign use.  Another effective use of controlling signs on Harvard's restored downtown area.

Before and After

Another example of the downtown Harvard culture

Another 'more is better' window sign to keep that south of the border look appears on Ayer Street.  The owner claims ten years experience owning his own properties, including Anytime Fitness in Harvard.  His building occupants place their garbage in the alley to the rear of the remodeled building, where it stays for weeks.  Since the owner regularly parks in the alley for  hours at a time, it is hard to believe he is not aware of the situation.  Another fine example of Harvard’s building inspectors doing their job and a business helping keep that historic downtown Harvard look.

Mark Hathaway and his company, Complete Realty & Property Management at 22 North Ayer Street in Harvard, claim they help property owners manage rental properties. He was a recipient of financing assistance from the City of Harvard to update the downtown building where the business is located. “The most rewarding part is knowing I’m providing a quality service and a quality place to live.”  You sure are Mr. Hathaway.

Vicky R. Smith - Medicare eligible

Vicky R. Smith, 65, President of McHenry County College steadfastly refuses to reveal her age.  A review of her past employment and applications to other entities show she was probably born around 1946. She lists her personal interests as "Traveling, reading, doing needlework and collecting pig figurines." No doubt, she has found a large trough in McHenry County. She is now spending $150,000 to "rebrand" the community college. Apparently large numbers of people are not able to recognize the place.

1964 – High school graduation

1968 – Bachelor of Science - education, history & social science - Eastern Illinois University

1972 - Master of science - Library Science - University of Illinois

1982 – Specialist in education of instructional technology - Eastern Illinois University

1991 – Doctorate of education – Northern Illinois University

Her employment history has large gaps, but it includes:

1992 – 1996   Austin Community College – Austin, Minnesota

1997 – 2001   Monroe Community College – Rochester, New York

2001 – xxxx   Cornell University – Ithaca, New York

xxxx - 2010 -  Neosho County Community College - Kansas