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July 29, 2021

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With another man vying for his sweetheart, he had to move fast … 70 years ago

We don’t usually expect most high school, or even college romances, to turn into long-term relationships, let alone last the rest of our lives. But one Sun City couple has defied the odds. Richard Schimmel first noticed his wife, Sue, at work. They both worked at Chicago Molded Plastic.

Sue said, “He kept trying to get me to go out. He kept asking until he succeeded.”

An itsy, bitsy spider

Our home theater has been the main portal since March 2020. Even with theaters open to now, most filmgoers have forgone multiplexes. Not that there has been much good fare enticing us out of the house. With HBO Max declaring Warner Bros’ entire slate for simultaneous streaming and on the big screen, why bother? Although some you are better off only seeing them at home; “Space Jam: A New Legacy” chief among them. None other than the Marvel Universe is a strong enough reason to get off the couch and buy a ticket, right?

COVID-19 antibodies to the rescue?

In their article “Covid-19 Antibodies Remain Beneficial,” the Wall Street Journal explains that “Research indicates an enduring level of protection, but variants, like Delta, present risks.” The article’s authors, Brianna Abbott and Stephanie Armour, state that “Infection and inoculation both elicit an immune response against Covid-19 that lasts for months and possibly years, a growing body of research shows, but the power of vaccines against known variants make the shots critical to containing the virus.”

Ask an Angel: July 29, 2021

I’m finding myself in a position where I’m caring more for my aging parents, in addition to raising my family. The pandemic seemed to have expatiated the inevitable — my parents needing more help and support. I thought I had a few more years before they would need me so much, which would have given my kids more time to grow up, yet here we are.

Next stop! Charter Club territory for Mexican Train

Mexican Train Dominoes is the newest Sun City Charter Club.

The object of the game is for a player to play all the tiles from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or trains, emanating from a central hub or station. The game’s most popular name comes from a special optional train that belongs to all players.

D158 property tax fund investigation continues

The investigation into Senate Bill 508 brought up the question of how much property tax money is Sun City paying into District 158. School Districts were major proponents of the new law since property taxes are the primary source of revenue for the schools and revenue shortfalls have a direct impact on the curriculum.

Property tax collection changes may burden residential owners

With a stroke of the pen, governor JB Pritzker will change the property tax assessment landscape in the state of Illinois.

A vocal opponent to Senate Bill 508, Andrea Raila, a long-time property tax appeals specialist, said in an interview, “If this bill is signed by the governor, it will be the worst property tax shift in decades.”

Village trustees content with conceptual plans to amend Huntley’s Gateway Plan

At the village’s June 24 board meeting, Charles Nordman, Huntley’s director of development services, gave a presentation to the village board regarding Huntley Development Limited Partnership (HDLP) in their request for the board to conceptually review a revised proposal for rezoning the properties at both the northwest corners of Route 47 and Jim Dhamer Drive and Freeman Road.

The band is back in town

The COVID-19 concert cancellation cascade started in early March of 2020 and Sun City Concert Band was no exception. The band stopped rehearsals on March 11, 2020. The pandemic gave a new definition to the phrase, The day the music died. As the U.S. continues to reopen, live music concerts are among the events starting to come back.

Biden’s visit to MCC brings out supporters and protestors

At his recent visit to MCC, President Biden highlighted his ‘Build Back Better’ agenda. His arrvial in Crystal Lake drew both supporters and protestors, most of which Trump supporters. Biden is featured in the upper-left photo at MCC with MCC Student Trustee Edith Sanchez. Above is his security detail arrive by aircraft.

Walking through happiness after COVID

The Sunflower Garden held its Annual Garden Walk on July 10. The walk-through free event was open to Sun City residents and the public. On Saturday, nine residents opened the pathways to walk through their carefully designed landscapes.

Two important questions about COVID vaccination

A Sun Day reader recently asked two very important questions for the newspaper’s health staff to answer. Here are the Sun City resident’s questions and my column’s researched answers from The Cleveland Clinic and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Roomie Reunion

Carol Stonecipher picked up the Sun Day paper and started reading an article featuring a sidewalk chalk artist. She recognized a name in the article, Mary Kay Prindiville. Stonecipher said, “I had a college roommate by that last name.” She looked in the directory, called the number, and found out it was her college roommate’s sister.

Stonecipher said, “I found Mary Kay in the directory and found out my college roommate Kris lived in Sun City, too. I shot Kris an email, ‘HEY ROOMIE’.”

Lions award scholarships to HHS grads

HUNTLEY – When Huntley Trustee Ronda Goldman, isn’t focusing her efforts in providing a voice for her constituents during Village Board meetings, she keeps herself busy with other activities such as being a member of the Huntley Area Lions Club.

Truck traffic major item at recent board meeting

Truck traffic and bicycle signage were topics during the Members Comments segment of the June 23 Sun City Board meeting. One resident voiced concern with the current and future increase of tractor trailer traffic on Del Webb Boulevard resulting from the future Amazon distribution center. Another spoke in favor of additional signage alerting drivers to cyclists and pedestrians on the communities streets.

Throwing the distance

As grandparents, we can give our grandchildren the gift of our time and our full attention and celebrate their accomplishments to the fullest.

Diane and Vinnie Flanagan, Sun City residents, had something to celebrate recently. Their granddaughter Michelle Barnvos, a recent graduate of Huntley High School, went to Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 3A Girls State Track & Field Championships on June 12. Barnvos threw the discus at the sectionals the distance needed to make it to the state meet.

Sitting on the psychological fallout from Covid-19

With the end of the U.S. pandemic’s emergency phase now in sight, experts are, nevertheless, awaiting a long-term impact on individuals’ mental health. Some people will resolve their feelings of anxiety and depression as they resume their normal routine, such as going back to work in an office setting, or reforming social connections. But then there are others who will face new mental health issues or those issues that already persist.

Village of Huntley adds eCommerce option

The Village of Huntley has announced its foray into eCommerce with the launch of eUtility. This new capability is for online payment of water/sewer bills.

Upcoming Amazon Sci-Fi series with J.K. Simmons films in Woodstock and other local areas

Island Lake, Wauconda and Woodstock all got the opportunity to be featured in Amazon Studios’ latest sci-fi drama series “Lightyears,” which is co-produced by Legendary Television.

The show stars Oscar-winners Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons as Irene and Franklin York, a couple who discovers a chamber buried in their backyard that inexplicably leads them to a strange, deserted planet. The series follows the Yorks’ quest for answers to the mysterious chamber they’ve kept secret, as their quiet lives become upended when an enigmatic young man enters the picture.

How to “bee” a more conscious gardener

Bees are often the source of considerable anxiety. They are associated with pain and fear. They are a natural part of our summers, yet most of us would prefer that we never encounter one. Thankfully, we quite literally encounter the fruits of their labor just about every day. It is estimated that 33% of the food that we eat is from crops that bees have pollinated.

‘Love Letters’ Signals Poignant Return to the Sun City Stage

Summer shows for the Sun City Theatre Company have historically been laugh-out-loud comedies, rich with colorful characters and hilarious hijinks.

But in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sun City Theatre returns to the stage with a more austere production that features heart, warmth, and captivating storytelling.

Huzzah! Vintage ‘base ball’ returns

MCHENRY COUNTY – Baseball in the Civil War era bore some resemblance to America’s contemporary favorite pastime, but in its infancy, the game resembled more of a gentleman’s club, noted for good sportsmanship and manners. Players were known to even cheer their opponents, and the captains would offer inspiring words after each game, praising both …

Financial report shows significant increase in Sun City home sales

Every month each resident of Sun City is billed a minimum Home Owner Association (HOA) assessment of $129.

The Association’s most recent Treasurer’s Report, dated May 26, was presented by Mr. Bob McGouey at the last Association Board Meeting, shows a summary of the community’s financials. The report detail is posted on the Resident Portal on the community website.

Pop tennis

While pickleball has risen in popularity over the past few years, now there’s something new: Pop tennis. Pop tennis is the rebranding of the 100-year-old paddle tennis that is being played across the USA and around the world.

Slowly rising water bills catch residents’ attention

Keeping your lawn green with your sprinkler system has gotten more expensive this year. Some residents were surprised when they looked closely at their water bill.

Charter clubs make their post-lockdown debut

Not unlike honey bees returning to the flowers and fauna, the Sun City charter clubs have returned to active life.

Joe Quinn, a member of the Woodchucks, commented that “there were at least 90 members at the Woodchucks meeting on June second.” Activities at the Millgrove Workshop are expected to increase.

Sun City cyclist shares accident story, offers advice

Americans are increasingly bicycling to commute, for exercise, or just for fun. In Sun City, you can see residents biking as a club, (CyclePaths) or biking to play pickleball. By law, bicycles on the roadway have the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles.

Getting back to normal

With the pandemic rounding the corner and the successful vaccine rollout in Sun City, residents are approaching a degree of the long-awaited normalcy and returning to their favorite activities.

Another big development project could be in the works for Huntley

By now, Huntley residents may be fully aware of an Amazon receive center that will be occupying property on 41W368 Freeman Road. As completion for the receive center is anticipated for June 2022, it has begun conversations regarding the potential for other major businesses to take interest in coming to Huntley.