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December 6, 2012

My Sunday News

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.

Sunday Salutes

Veterans tell their stories in the pages of the Sun Day.

My Fair Ladies

Sun City Theatre Group’s cast/crew gear up for a dress rehearsal of upcoming production My Fair Lady. Photos provided.

Political Place: November 8, 2012

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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.

Hang your hat: November 1, 2012

Letters for the week of November 1.

Political Place: October 25, 2012

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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.

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.

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 …

Hang Your Hat: October 11, 2012

Letters for the week of October 11, 2012.

Political Place: October 11, 2012

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Prevent falling victim to more scams plaguing Sun City

Recently several Sun City residents have sent well over $600 in money packs and Western Union money orders to cover the “taxes” on their lottery winnings. This is yet another fraudulent way people are losing their money. In one instance, the clerk told the individual it was a scam, however, the resident was insistent on making the purchase.

Safety Tips – Defensive Driving

Marilyn Gillis writes this column in collaboration with Sun City’s Neighborhood Watch/Neighbors Helping Neighbors Committee.

Political Place: October 4, 2012

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Hang your hat: September 27, 2012

Letters for the week of September 27.

Political Place: September 27, 2012

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If life only had a keyboard shortcut

Here’s an oldie but goodie. In 1950s DJ lingo: A platter that matters. Cell phones. I’ve written about them before and will probably write about them again until their days are numbered!

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.

Fiddler on a what?

Humor consultant Bill Stainton offered this simple definition at a writer’s workshop: “Comedy happens when something goes wrong.” Bill’s explanation so closely mirrors my own writing experience.

Hang Your Hat: September 13, 2012

Letters for the week of September 13, 2012.

Political Place: September 13, 2012

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Political Place: September 6, 2012

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Hang Your Hat: August 30, 2012

Letters for the week of August 30.

Political Place: August 30, 2012

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Safety tips for cooking or grilling

Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen even for a short time, turn off the stove.