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March 21, 2019

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Hang Your Hat: March 7, 2019

Letters for the week of March 7.

D158 Battle of the Books seeking volunteers

Calling all Del Webb residents with a passion for reading and children! Several of the District 158 Schools will be hosting Battle of the Books during March, April, and May, and many community volunteers are needed.

Stan & Ollie – a remarkable film

If you live within a two to three mile radius of my house, there is a 99.9% chance you know Laurel and Hardy. Outside our borders the percentage drops precipitously. Case in point, the young lady at the refreshment stand asked me what movie I was going to see, I replied Stan and Ollie. She got a slightly glassy look in her eyes and asked “what’s that”?

MCRide Announces 2019 Service Expansion

MCRide, the county’s dial-a-ride service, will ring in the new year with the addition of Sunday rides and an increased service area. Starting January 1, riders will be able to use MCRide from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The service area also will expand to include Fox River Grove, as well as three new destinations.

Quickshots: December 13, 2018

Sun City Woodchucks Ray Harris, John Sterling, Jim Moran, Ed Cutler, Al LaPelusa and Ken Szymura delivered beautifully hand crafted toys for Christmas presents for the children of Food Pantry families.

Hang Your Hat: December 13, 2018

Letters for the week of December 13.

Quickshot: December 6, 2018

Dick and Pat Storer presenting a $547 check to the Grafton Food Pantry’s Nancy Horney.

Hang Your Hat: December 6, 2018

Letters for the week of December 6.

Hang Your Hat: November 15, 2018

Letters for the week of November 15.

Political Place: November 1, 2018

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.

Food drive success

Sun City Neighborhood 28 continues to “give back” to the community with recent fundraisers. An October food drive raised over $1830 and 18 bags/boxes of food items for the Grafton Township Food Pantry.

Cruising north: Alaska, Part 2

In May 2018, Eileen and I enjoyed a combined land tour/ocean cruise vacation to Alaska. In part 1, we described our land tour visit to a gold mining area, a riverboat excursion, an indigenous American native area, visiting Mount Denali National Park and lastly, a scenic train ride to our ship in Whittier. Once we were boarded and somewhat settled, it was time for the “muster” drill; what to do in case of an emergency. Then the first of many food courses.

Hang Your Hat: October 4, 2018

Letters for the week of October 4.

Last Chance to see Old’s Cool this season

If you were one of the hundreds of people who enjoyed dancing to Sun City’s favorite party band Old’s Cool at either Fountainview or at Drendel Hall in August, you won’t want to miss their show at Trio Grille in Marengo on Sunday, September 30, because this will be your last chance to see them this summer and fall season.

Hang Your Hat: September 20, 2018

Letters for the week of September 20.

Ask the Woodchucks: September 6, 2018

Water keeps dripping down the copper tube on the side of our water heater onto the floor. Is this a problem, or is it normal?

Political Place: September 6, 2018

Now anyone in Illinois can vote from the comfort of their home. No need to stand in lines.

Political Place: Citizens for Altering the Old School Site meeting

We need as many Huntley residents to attend this meeting as possible. This important meeting is regarding a proposed project for the Old School Site located on the northwest corner of IL Route 47 and Mill Street. A portion of the land also borders Main Street.

Mosquito control efforts

If you have spent even a short amount of time outside in the last month, you are aware of an increase in the mosquito population in our area. The recent rains and high heat has created a floodwater mosquito superbrood of these aggressive mosquitoes. 

Ask the Woodchucks: August 9, 2018

My wife and I just moved into a house in Del Web and are doing some renovating as we move in. The Patio door needs replacing and the lock at the bottom doesn’t work, as it’s broken. The lock at the middle that locks to the frame on the wall has the handle broken. Plastic cover is broken off!

Hang Your Hat: August 9, 2018

Letters for the week of August 9.

Meet the new D-158 Superintendent

Dr. Scott Rowe is the new superintendent for Huntley Community School District 158. He is replacing John Burkey. Dr. Rowe was previously the principal of Huntley High School. He was instrumental in many of the programs which have improved the district in the recent past.

Kishwaukee Valley & Eakin Creek Model Railroad Club Summer Sunday Operations and the McHenry County Fair

Our Summer Sunday operations will continue throughout the summer on Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. every Sunday. The location is 13400 Sun City Blvd. Huntley IL, 60142, or just look for the sign “Trains are Running” by the baseball field parking lot on Sun City Blvd. Please be advised that operations are contingent on the weather and train crew availability.

Village summer construction updates

It’s that time of year again to make improvements and updates on the Village’s infrastructure.  Here is a list of just some of the projects taking place in Huntley this summer.

In memoriam: Jo Bestmann

It is with deep sadness that I must announce the passing of Jo Bestmann on June 3, 2018. She was a good neighbor, friend and neighborhood NB22 Representative. We will miss her but now she is out of pain.

Stamp out hunger with Grafton Food Pantry

Saturday, May 12, marks the 26th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive.