Drone talk buzzes over Sun City

What do drones have to do with Sun City?

Board of Directors conversations have been livened up recently with dialog on controlling and regulating drones that are possibly or actually flying over the community.

Two paws up for new Huntley doggy daycare

“We are just dog people,” Red Linder said. Linder, along with co-owner Cat Gyiraszin, opened The Barking Lot Indoor Dog Park & Daycare in Huntley last December, and many Sun City residents have taken advantage of the new facility.

Proposed expansion plans for Huntley Library

This map of the Huntley Public Library building shows existing space (outlined in purple) and proposed additional spaces on the right and lower side (outlined in black) and identified with the word “NEW” in green.

A gift for grief

“Our group meets weekly, but more importantly we don’t close for Black Friday, Thanksgiving, or any holidays. Those are the days that support is needed more,” Sharon Stevens offers.

Stevens moved to Sun City after the death of her husband.

“My grief was delayed. I moved to be near my daughter and Grandchildren and then I found out my daughter had cancer. I became so involved with caring for her and the grandchildren, that I did not get a chance to grieve.”

“One of my daughter’s friends saw the car in a car magazine and my husband was listed as the original owner,” Gagainis explained.

Gagainis took a second look at the article.

“It was our car. I couldn’t believe it. We had sold it in 1999 and now 20 years later it looked the same.”

Dairy production to make a comeback in Huntley

Huntley village officials are celebrating an old saying in life – what a difference a year makes.

Dealing with chronic pain, part 1: Some scary statistics

Federal Data issued in the Health-Care Section of February 7 The Wall Street Journal Newspaper informs us that, “More than 50 million adults in the U.S. are living with chronic pain at an estimated annual cost of $560 billion in medical care, lost productivity and disability programs.”

This number is estimated, however, to be much higher according to Mayo Clinic.

War & Peace

Dick Hattan, war veteran, has documented it all.

“I think about it every day. Everyone reflects on their war experience. No one forgets the details. I was in the army for only 17 months, but I think about it every day. For 11 months, I felt threatened every day,” he said.

Huntley Library maps out plans for expansion

After months of planning and community and board meetings at the Huntley Area Public Library District, it is now official – the Library District is going out to the voters this spring to fund an expansion project.

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.

‘Write’ here to help

In Mary Ann Weissmann’s opinion, many people want to write a story of some kind, but they’re afraid to start, or they aren’t sure where to begin.

It’s the exact reason why the writer’s group, Write On, was founded in Sun City back in 2003.

Is aspirin good for you?

Did you know that some 40% of American citizens over the age of 50 still use aspirins for their primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease? These older seniors began this aspirin regimen in the 1980s with the strong emergence, at that time, of potential heart benefits for the medicine’s use.

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”?

First quarterly board meeting discusses anniversary plans, tree health

At the January 23 meeting of Sun City members and the first 2019 quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, a major harvest of information took place.

Ask the Woodchucks: February 7, 2019

I remember reading in your column about replacing the switch that controls the front porch and garage lights that includes the flashing in case of emergency. Can you tell me what to get for a replacement for this switch?

Palm trees to pine trees

In 2014, when the Sun Day published its initial history of Sun City, an important part of the story was inadvertently left out. This is an unusual Chapter two, going backwards a long time before Del Webb came to Illinois. It’s about the beginning of Del Webb’s first active adult community outside of the Sun Belt. And it’s about a determined, persistent woman from Schaumburg who played a special role in it.

CAM members’ roles continue to shift

Dennis O’Leary has served Sun City in so many ways for the last decade, he can’t exactly remember all the details.

After he was re-elected President of the Sun City Community Board of Directors for the fourth consecutive year on January 9, he was asked if he is the longest-serving Board president ever. He had to stop and think about it.

The short answer is yes, he is.

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.

‘Businesses’ as usual in Huntley

New businesses are coming into Huntley constantly, and the last few months were no exception.

Major news coming out of the village’s economic development department last week revealed that the former Chevrolet auto dealership on south Route 47 next to General RV is being replaced. Coming soon is the More Brewing Company, with a restaurant, brewery, and taproom.

A numbers game

If you have never played bingo here in Sun City, then you will have to wait in line.

Linda Bahwell, who works at the registration desk, catches all of the action.

“It’s a lot of fun. These ladies get here before we do! Our community donates some great prizes and it’s a great social occasion,” she said.

Spreading Love in 2019, part 2

Are you searching for several ways to make the world a happier place to live in, not just on the calendar day of April 30th: “Pay It Forward Day”?

You’ve come to the right place for info.

Possible library expansion all about the numbers

This is the first in a series of stories on the Huntley Area Library District’s proposal for a $12.9 million addition to its building at Main Street and Ruth Road in Huntley.

The district tentatively plans to place a proposal to voters on the ballot in the April 2 election to fund the expansion.

‘Twas the night before Christmas for the 100th time…

“The Bellak/Benker/Kozior Christmas Eve tradition started 100 years ago. We are now over five generations,” said Allison Parise, daughter of Sun City residents Art and Ann Benker.

The multi-generation and multi-family celebration also includes a multitude of food and activities.

New club aims to pair up Sox fans

The next time air raid sirens go off in Chicago, people are going to think, “What’s happening to the White Sox?”

Whoever heard of a fly ball being called a “can of corn?”

If an opposing batter strikes out at U.S. Cellular Field, where does he go, after Ken Harrelson says, “he gone.”

Fitness Center survey reveals positive numbers for satisfaction and attendance, additional board updates

This is a summary of the most significant and relevant items from the December 5 meeting of the Sun City Board of Directors.

Spreading Love in 2019

Wall Street Journal’s 2016 article “Nice People Really Do Have More Fun” explores the topic that even though “Selfish nastiness is all the rage (these days)…research shows that pleasant behavior leads to more success and happiness in life.” This was especially proven by two British scientists in 2010 when they looked into the effects of engaging in small daily acts of kindness.

Holiday house

Christmas decorations should all be about magic.

Addie and Mike Metoyer’s house has that magic. The Christmas tree is just the start. Their entire home from the front yard, to kitchen, to the basement is filled with jolly decorating ideas.

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