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Huntley bicycle patrol pedals through the streets again this summer
Our Huntley Police Department’s bicycle patrol is in action again. The program, which has been in force for several years, is designed to interact with our citizens. It will not replace the normal patrol duties of HPD but rather give it an extended outreach to the community during summer months.
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Update: Village addresses recent Direct Energy letters
Some readers have expressed confusion over recent letters sent by Direct Energy, the village’s electric supply company since it decided to join with other municipalities to negotiate lower rates last year.
The village has explained what the letter means (some were sent in error) here: huntley.il.us/documents/6513DirectEnergyInformation.pdf -
It’s an emergency!
What emergency you ask? Does someone need help? Did they call 911? My wife reminded me of a recent real life experience I would like to share with you.
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A Sweet Dream Fulfilled
Their names are as colorful, intriguing, and exotic as the products themselves: “Blueberry Lemon, Carrot Crazy, Maple and Bacon, Margarita, Pina Colada, Ebony and Ivory, Strawberry Lemonade Banana Split, and Red Velvet Cheesecake.”
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Nixle keeps you up-to-date on road closures, utilities issues and more
Nixle is an online application that describes itself as a “community information provider.” Nixle brings together agencies such as police/fire/utility services and organizations for us to get really useful information.
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Olympics bound?
Alexa Scimeca, the figure skater featured in “A Heart of Gold” back in the Feb. 28 edition of the Sun Day, has done it yet again.
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Ask An Angel – 03/28
I am hoping to take a well-deserved vacation early this summer. I take care of my father and am his only caregiver. Do you have suggestions of how I can have peace of mind while I am gone? I plan to be gone for 10 days.
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Comedy follows Casey wherever he goes
As a comedian, George Casey has seen the world.
Though he calls Branson, Mo. home, the Ireland native, who has been performing his stand-up routine for over three decades, has opened for big name acts in Las Vegas, has been contracted to work cruises for Royal Caribbean, Queen Elizabeth 2, and Regent Seven Seas, among others, and is scheduled to appear in three states during March alone.
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A great gone before her time
This week I am featuring a relatively unknown American vocalist, Eva Cassidy. A few years back, friends gave my wife and me a recording by Eva; we instantly became fans.
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New Wellness director Dr. Jared Ko enjoys consulting with seniors
This past August, Centegra physician Dr. Jared Ko was appointed to become Sun City’s new medical director at Sun City’s Wellness Center. The 43-year-old physician earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign College of Medicine and completed his residency from the same medical school in Chicago.
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Hang Your Hat: December 20, 2012
Letters for the week of December 20
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See the lights!
To spare our readers the chore of driving all over Sun City in search of Christmas spirit, the Sun Day contacted various neighborhoods to find out the hotspots and best areas to check out this season.
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Motorcycle accident takes life of Huntley resident
On Saturday, Dec. 1 at approximately 2:04 p.m., the Huntley Police Department responded to a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Del Webb Boulevard and Sumer Ridge Lane involving a motorcycle.
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Hang your hat: December 13, 2012
Letters for the week of December 13.
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The most precious gift of all: time
This holiday season, we seem to be struggling to get into the holiday spirit. The concerns over the economy, the fiscal cliff, unemployment, rising costs of living, and no hockey have us all stressed out. Not even the early Black Friday (that started on Thanksgiving), nor cyber Monday seemed to get us in holiday gear.
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The irresistible call of our inner interior decorators
Sometimes women just have to rearrange the furniture. It’s part of our DNA. For me, this can only be accomplished when my husband is going fishing for a weekend.
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Hang your Hat: December 6, 2012
Letters for the week of December 6.
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Hang Your Hat: November 29, 2012
Letters for the week of November 29.
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Centegra nurse receives Woodstock Moose Annual Nurse of the Year Award
Centegra Health System congratulates nurse Jennifer Kennedy, the recipient of the Woodstock Moose Lodge Annual Nurse of the Year Award.
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Heartland Bank acquires Citizens First National Bank operations from FDIC
Heartland Bank and Trust Company has assumed the deposits and assets of Citizens First National Bank, headquartered in Princeton, IL from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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Sunday Salutes
Veterans tell their stories in the pages of the Sun Day.
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My Fair Ladies
Sun City Theatre Group’s cast/crew gear up for a dress rehearsal of upcoming production My Fair Lady. Photos provided.
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Political Place: November 8, 2012
Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated to the Sun Day.
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Political Place: November 1, 2012
The views expressed in Political Place are those of Sun City or local residents and do not represent those of the Sun Day or its staff.
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Hang your hat: November 1, 2012
Letters for the week of November 1.
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Political Place: October 25, 2012
Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated to the Sun Day.
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How our lovely leaves get their colors
This afternoon, my daughter Mary and I will make our second trip to Milwaukee in three days. We will drive up there again next Wednesday. When the kids were younger, a drive in the car was peaceful. We would listen to books on tape (The Jungle Book was our favorite), Spanish music (to promote language learning), or if I needed some adult conversation, they would read books and I would listen to WGN Radio.
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Breast Cancer Support Hour gives back to local charities
We had our Breast Cancer Support Hour meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 3 and gave checks from the proceeds of our walk to the three Sun City Charities: Head Huggers, Project Linus and Baby Caps.
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Looking for veterans’ stories to feature in paper
The Sun Day is inviting all veterans living in Sun City and Edgewater to tell their stories of service and sacrifice to our country as part of our celebration of Veteran’s Day. Our November 8 edition comes out three days before Veteran’s Day on November 11, and we would like to honor our veterans by [...]
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Hang Your Hat: October 11, 2012
Letters for the week of October 11, 2012.
