Category archive for ‘Resident Reporter’ 
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The dictionary project
There was a flurry of activity in the Community Room at a local bank on a recent Tuesday as dozens of Rotary Club members gathered to unpack and prepare nearly 800 paperback dictionaries to be distributed in district schools throughout the city.
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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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News from Sun City’s Railroad Club
From Wednesday, Aug. 15 through Sunday Aug. 19, Railroad Club members hosted visitors from the National Garden Railroad Club. The club is a worldwide organization aimed at promoting garden railroading around the globe. The annual convention was headquartered at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles and had over one thousand visitors touring various Garden Scale layouts in the area.
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Someone you should know
A local news channel periodically has a segment called “Someone You Should Know.” In Neighborhood 21, we have that someone you should know – Midge (Dorothy) Novy. Midge calls herself an embroidery nut, but this talent has brought unusual comfort to many and a sense of gratification for her. Sewing and sewing machines have been a part of Midge’s life.
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Resident Reporter: April 19, 2012
On February 24, the Illinois Chapter of the Women Marine Reserves met to celebrate the 69th anniversary of its origin. Most of the women served in WWII; however, we have some members that have served in Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
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A Chocolate and Champagne Valentine’s Day Neighborly Celebration
My husband travels for his job, and he was out of town on Valentine’s Day. Being that I love to celebrate on Valentine’s Day and did not want to do it alone, I decided to ask friends, neighbors, and family over for a chocolate and libations Valentine’s Happy Hour. Granted, it was a last-minute invitation; however, I decided to do it anyway and see how the evening would unfold.
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Good people doing good things
Christmas Spirit. It can’t be bought; it must come from the heart. I know it is the end of February, but reminiscing about the past Christmas Season gives me pause. I joined the Sunflower Garden Club because gardeners tend to be happy, generous people willing to share knowledge and time.
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Railroad Club announces train winners
On Friday, Dec. 23, the Railroad Club of Sun City held their drawing for three Rio Grande Ski Trains.
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Huntley residents honor WWII veteran
About 20 Huntley Residents traveled to Midway Airport to meet the Honor Flight at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 2.
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Library volunteer celebrates 96th birthday
Kay Harlow is an active senior in Sun City, a founding member of a senior breakfast club, and in her spare time volunteers at the Huntley Library. On November 10 the library staff and patrons helped Kay celebrate her 96th birthday.
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Communicate in 7 dimensions
Sun City Huntley resident Ken Kozy introduced a new “7 Dimensional eCommunications” concept at the Project Management Institute Global Congress on October 25 in Dallas, Texas.
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Resident Reporter: November 3, 2011
My husband, Steve Dolewski, is a Korean Veteran who served active duty in 1952 with the Army Forward Artillery Battalion. He is a member of the VFW Post 5151 in Streamwood, IL and the American Legion in Huntley, IL.
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Resident Reporter: October 20, 2011
The ladies of Vineyard Drive are putting a scarecrow on each tree and each mailbox in N.33. A friend on my block in Oak Park moved out here the same day that I did.
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Current Events in review
The September 13 meeting of the Current Events Club was held at Meadow View Lodge. Praise was given to the six residents who organized the 9/11 commemoration at the Pavilion. A comment was made that the absence of any terrorist activity in the USA that day shows either that Al Qaeda is quite weak now, or our security people did a great job, or some combination thereof.
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A night for the animals
Nick Koplos’ 75th Birthday Party, given by his wife, Joanie, was attended by 50 family members and friends on Sunday, August 14.
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Stingrays successful at Senior Olympics
Highly successful swim performances were given by the eight Stingray tankers who attended this year’s Six County Senior Olympics Swim Meet.
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Neighborhood 24 Third Annual Games Day
On Saturday, July 23, Neighborhood 24 hosted their Third Annual Games Day. Despite heavy rains the previous night, over forty active, fun-loving neighbors attended and participated in a two-hour game fest playing Baggo, Frisbee Tennis, Ladder Golf, Ring Toss, Croquet, Left-Right-Center, and Water Balloon Toss.
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National volunteer organization honors Kathryn Beernink
Kathryn Beernink of Crystal Lake was honored last week at the Faith in Action National Network Conference in Oak Brook, IL for her service to the seniors of McHenry County.
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Rocky Mountain High
This year’s summer trip to the Koplos’ condo in Vail, Colorado proved to be a very eventful vacation indeed! My husband, Nick, and I were joined by two of our children and their respective mates as we hiked along roaring creeks, traveled to silver mines, and visited a pass at 12,000-feet elevation, where my son and I engaged in a snowball fight!
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Sun City residents form property tax action group
Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
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A real blast
Usually on July 4th, we park on Jim Dahmer drive, and while the mosquitoes feast on us, we watch the fireworks. Now I’ve heard that this year no one was allowed this “Delight on Dahmer,” but that’s another story for someone else. No, this year, in a sudden fit of impulsivity (my spécialité), we booked a room in Lake Geneva at the Geneva Inn for two nights. The Inclusive Package included a lake view deluxe room, dinner at the inn’s restaurant, continental breakfast, turndown service with chocolates (teeny-tiny), and a single rose each night. Our room had a huge soaking tub in one corner.
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Driving Nails
Yeah, that’s me. Standing on the Eiffel Tower and loving it.
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An honorable journey
A few of my neighbors here in Sun City suggested that I send you information about a trip I made with VetsRoll for WWII and Korean War veterans from May 16 through May 19, 2011. The trip consisted of 200 veterans and 111 volunteers and was funded by donations from individuals and the business community mostly from Beloit, Wisconsin.
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Mike Fenton brings autoharping across the pond
World class autoharping came to Huntley when British harper Mike Fenton performed a house concert on May 18. On his way to the California Autoharp Gathering, Mike stopped for a few days in the Chicago area to adjust to jet lag, pursue leads for upcoming articles about ‘50s musicians, and, if possible, have a concert.
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Resident Reporter: June 2, 2011
Early in April, Sun City resident Rev. Carol Gats, pastor of Living Waters Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake, was invited by Sate Rep. Jack D. Franks (D-Woodstock) to the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives in Springfield to provide the Opening Invocation.
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Over the hill(s)
Before Nick and I married, my husband issued me an unwritten pre-nuptial statement which would allow him to ski where and whenever he desired throughout our wedded years. Having met each other in a Chicagoland ski club, where Nick was presiding president, this did not seem to be an unusual request from him at the time. What I didn’t know then, however, was the fact that Nick would become a certified ski instructor, would ski tough Canadian glaciers, and would very successfully teach all of our three children, as well as his wife, to love skiing. What I didn’t know then, either, was that both Nick and I would still be skiing into our senior years.
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Citizens bank welcomes new Asst. VP
Kenneth P Hanley recently joined the staff at Citizens First National Bank in Huntley as Assistant Vice President – Sales Manager, according to Jacqualyn Karlosky, Senior Vice President – Consumer Banking for Citizens First National Bank.
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Resident Reporter: March 24, 2011
I thought that you (the Sun Day) might be interested in what some of us are doing in Sun City West, AZ, while our friends in Sun City Huntley are shoveling themselves out and looking for sun.
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Resident Reporter: March 10, 2011
The St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council #11666 continues to be one of the most active councils in the State of Illinois in the area of membership growth.
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Resident Reporter: February 24, 2011
Centegra Health System will now honor people who become organ and tissue donors by flying Donate Life flags outside of its hospitals in McHenry and Woodstock.
