MY SUN DAY NEWS
December 6, 2018
Dick and Pat Storer presenting a $547 check to the Grafton Food Pantry’s Nancy Horney.
Who makes the best pies in Huntley?
Right now, the answer is Jeanne Bruntyn, a resident of Neighborhood 33 in Sun City.
After a lifetime of baking for her friends, family, and just because she wanted to, Jeanne baked a Morello cherry pie and submitted it to the Huntley Farmers Market pie bake off earlier this fall. On her first try at pie-baking competition, Jeanne won first prize in the fruit pie category.
America’s Coast Guard has been asked to do many things in its 228-year history, but there is one thing they probably do better than anyone else.
Search and rescue.
On February 18, 1952, a four-man “Coastie” lifeboat crew performed a rescue that enshrined their organization forever in a Rescue Hall of Fame, if there ever is one.
Grant Jahr, President of Sun City CyclePaths Bike Club, takes his passion for bicycles with him everywhere.
“I am finishing up my second term as president and have been a member of the Bike Club for 11 years,” he said.
During a European river tour with his wife in August, Jahr found some biking opportunities.
Bob Ruckoldt confirms that there are actual winners in those contests you see on Facebook. His sister-in-law, Charmaine Ruckoldt, won the 2018 Chicago Blackhawks Custom Camaro Convertible with a 455 Hp V8 Engine. Charmaine tells the secret of success. “My daughter enters and wins contests all the time and calls me to enter them also. That’s what happened on this one. It was on Facebook and I entered and won,” he said.
Bob Ruckoldt confirms that there are actual winners in those contests you see on Facebook.
His sister-in-law, Charmaine Ruckoldt, won the 2018 Chicago Blackhawks Custom Camaro Convertible with a 455 Hp V8 Engine. Charmaine tells the secret of success.
“My daughter enters and wins contests all the time and calls me to enter them also. That’s what happened on this one. It was on Facebook and I entered and won,” he said.
With 2017-2018’s past flu season having been proclaimed “This Flu Season Is the Worst in Nearly a Decade” by the New York Times, many Americans have begun bunkering down to get their annual influenza shots early this 2018-2019 winter. Television’s Channel 41 issued a rather sobering statement about the past years’ dire flu statistics in America: “Every 12 minutes someone over 65 plus has the possibility of dying of complications of the flu.”
Five new 30-second public service announcements aimed to help teenagers in crisis are airing periodically on Huntley Community Radio WHRU-LP 101.5 FM as a result of a project assigned to a group of English students from Marlowe Middle School by their teacher, Megan Brickey.
Sun City’s own Relay for Life team secured two tickets to the National Golf Club Practice Rounds on April 9, 2019. Bob Ibach, a member of the Relay team and a cancer survivor, got the tickets for the Cancer Relay for Life fundraiser.
Sun City’s own Relay for Life team secured two tickets to the National Golf Club Practice Rounds on April 9, 2019.
Bob Ibach, a member of the Relay team and a cancer survivor, got the tickets for the Cancer Relay for Life fundraiser.
Quick now, Sun Citians, what is a “coastie?” Chances are, you have to think awhile before you answer. Right now, there are nearly 50,000 men and women in the nation that have this title. They are members of the United States Coast Guard, one of the active branches of the country’s armed forces. In this year 2018, Coasties, this story is published for you, as we approach Veterans Day on November 11.
Quick now, Sun Citians, what is a “coastie?”
Chances are, you have to think awhile before you answer. Right now, there are nearly 50,000 men and women in the nation that have this title.
They are members of the United States Coast Guard, one of the active branches of the country’s armed forces. In this year 2018, Coasties, this story is published for you, as we approach Veterans Day on November 11.
The proposed 2019 master and APN operating budgets will be published on the community’s website and in Lifestyles Magazine this week. If approved by the board in December, the budgets will require a $2.00 increase in resident assessments effective on January 1. This would increase assessments from $125 per month to $127 for single-family homeowners.
In addition to being a convenience and time-saver, driving can also make social or critically needed medical appointments happen. It is definitely a show of independence as one ages. A feeling of loss of self-worth can often occur when “hanging up the keys.” Jonathan Adkins, executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association, explains: “Being 75 isn’t what it used to be because people are more active and live longer than previous generations.” He continues, “We want to get away from the idea of taking away mom and dad’s keys and focus on other alternatives to keep them mobile … if they could be driving safely.”
In addition to being a convenience and time-saver, driving can also make social or critically needed medical appointments happen. It is definitely a show of independence as one ages. A feeling of loss of self-worth can often occur when “hanging up the keys.”
Jonathan Adkins, executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association, explains: “Being 75 isn’t what it used to be because people are more active and live longer than previous generations.” He continues, “We want to get away from the idea of taking away mom and dad’s keys and focus on other alternatives to keep them mobile … if they could be driving safely.”
Question for $400: He was a pilot, then a pastor. He moved to the U.S. from Korea. And most recently, his grandson will be competing on Jeopardy in November. If you answered, “Who is Peter Cho?” then you would be correct.
Question for $400: He was a pilot, then a pastor. He moved to the U.S. from Korea. And most recently, his grandson will be competing on Jeopardy in November.
If you answered, “Who is Peter Cho?” then you would be correct.
Have you ever had a personal encounter with perfection? Card games can (very) occasionally provide you with a “perfect” experience. Take cribbage, for instance. A “perfect” five-card hand in this game is very special, especially since it is literally a once-in-a-lifetime experience, for only a few people. Pat Pogreba, a three-year Sun City resident, had such a happy moment on October 10.
Have you ever had a personal encounter with perfection?
Card games can (very) occasionally provide you with a “perfect” experience. Take cribbage, for instance. A “perfect” five-card hand in this game is very special, especially since it is literally a once-in-a-lifetime experience, for only a few people. Pat Pogreba, a three-year Sun City resident, had such a happy moment on October 10.
On page 2 of the October 18 issue of the Sun Day, a brief item entitled, “ballot confusion” was printed. It reported that on the Kane County ballot in the upcoming Nov. 6 election, there is a proposal for a 1% property tax increase on the fair market value of homes in the county. A majority of Sun City residents live in Kane County.
On page 2 of the October 18 issue of the Sun Day, a brief item entitled, “ballot confusion” was printed.
It reported that on the Kane County ballot in the upcoming Nov. 6 election, there is a proposal for a 1% property tax increase on the fair market value of homes in the county. A majority of Sun City residents live in Kane County.
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.
Ed Slomski, a Sun City resident, had an idea more than 55 years ago that, odds are, you have used in your life time and is still prominent in kitchens and the throughout the food and beverage market today. In 1963, the now defunct American Can Company (Barrington, IL) hired Slomski, as a Development Engineer in their Research and Development Department, and quickly put him to work on a problem they were having a hard time solving.
Ed Slomski, a Sun City resident, had an idea more than 55 years ago that, odds are, you have used in your life time and is still prominent in kitchens and the throughout the food and beverage market today.
In 1963, the now defunct American Can Company (Barrington, IL) hired Slomski, as a Development Engineer in their Research and Development Department, and quickly put him to work on a problem they were having a hard time solving.
The Sun City Theatre Company proudly presents “South Pacific,” coming to the Drendel Ballroom for performances November 15-18. The musical, scored by iconic singer/songwriter duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, is based on a collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning short stories by author James Michener. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1949, and has remained a beloved musical ever since, followed by a Hollywood release film in 1958 and many of the songs, such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “There is Nothing Like a Dame,” and “I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa My Hair” earning their place as popular standards still played today.
John and Arlene Angerame are a tour de force, at least when it comes to Chicago. “We have been doing tours for 7 or 8 years,” said John. The Sun City couple leads historical and literature-based excursions around Chicago. Most recently, they held a “Devil in the White City” tour based on the book by Erik Larsson. The book tells the tale of the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the exploits of serial murderer Dr. Henry H. Holmes.
John and Arlene Angerame are a tour de force, at least when it comes to Chicago.
“We have been doing tours for 7 or 8 years,” said John.
The Sun City couple leads historical and literature-based excursions around Chicago. Most recently, they held a “Devil in the White City” tour based on the book by Erik Larsson. The book tells the tale of the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the exploits of serial murderer Dr. Henry H. Holmes.
Art Room renovations, Drendel Ballroom hallway washrooms, Wildflower Trail asphalt, roof replacements, and possible use of security cameras were the main subjects of discussion and action at the September 26 meeting of the Sun City board of directors. Here is a roundup of results of these activities.
Art Room renovations, Drendel Ballroom hallway washrooms, Wildflower Trail asphalt, roof replacements, and possible use of security cameras were the main subjects of discussion and action at the September 26 meeting of the Sun City board of directors.
Here is a roundup of results of these activities.
The Jennifer Lupo theft case in Sun City is nearly three years old. On October 11, it got three months older.
By 2030, more than 60 million seniors are predicted to be driving on our country’s roads. Already having looked forward to the future of Illinois traffic, a 1990 law was passed by our state legislature on the subject of tighter state driver restrictions for those above the age of 75. In attempting to lower the amount of accidents involving the elderly, Illinois still ranks as one of the U.S. toughest states. Let’s look at its testing rules.
We have all seen those houses and neighborhoods in Sun City that have a clear love for the Halloween season. Riding around in Neighborhood 17, you will find most of the mailboxes have jack-o-lanterns atop of the post. One home in Neighborhood 17 might be the most festive of all. Addie and Mike Metoyer’s home is decorated for the Halloween season from top to bottom.
We have all seen those houses and neighborhoods in Sun City that have a clear love for the Halloween season. Riding around in Neighborhood 17, you will find most of the mailboxes have jack-o-lanterns atop of the post. One home in Neighborhood 17 might be the most festive of all.
Addie and Mike Metoyer’s home is decorated for the Halloween season from top to bottom.
County staff has presented a 2019 budget and levy for McHenry County that not only further reduces the cost of government, but also returns money back to the taxpayers.
Two Sun City Stingray Swim Club members recently wrapped up their 2018 Senior Games season by participating in the Wisconsin State Senior Swim Olympics. Mark Schark led the charge by winning gold medals for all 6 of his events.
Tall Oaks Tennis Club (TOTC) celebrated a successful tennis season at the team banquet held at the Randall Oaks Golf Club. The guests arrived not in tennis clothes but in Mardi Gras attire. Guests showed up with feathered, elegant, Mardi Gras masks. There was a Mardi Gras King in costume, cape and all. And what Mardi Gras party would be complete without the Jester.
Tall Oaks Tennis Club (TOTC) celebrated a successful tennis season at the team banquet held at the Randall Oaks Golf Club. The guests arrived not in tennis clothes but in Mardi Gras attire.
Guests showed up with feathered, elegant, Mardi Gras masks. There was a Mardi Gras King in costume, cape and all. And what Mardi Gras party would be complete without the Jester.
Okay, you hardy Sun Citians, now you have another weather story to tell your grandchildren. Since Sun City opened in April, 1999, there have been two significant weather events that the Sun Day remembers well. On February 6, 2012, Old Man Winter dumped 22 inches of snow on us, shutting down activities for a few days and forcing residents to spend a couple of weeks digging out.
Okay, you hardy Sun Citians, now you have another weather story to tell your grandchildren.
Since Sun City opened in April, 1999, there have been two significant weather events that the Sun Day remembers well. On February 6, 2012, Old Man Winter dumped 22 inches of snow on us, shutting down activities for a few days and forcing residents to spend a couple of weeks digging out.
A fire destroyed a Sun City townhome on September 4, and its effect will probably be felt by residents of Neighborhood 8 for many months to come. The blaze, which neighbors and witnesses reportedly said was accompanied by sounds like explosions, occurred in a six-pack cluster of townhomes in the 13400 block of Michigan Avenue, in Neighborhood 8.
A fire destroyed a Sun City townhome on September 4, and its effect will probably be felt by residents of Neighborhood 8 for many months to come.
The blaze, which neighbors and witnesses reportedly said was accompanied by sounds like explosions, occurred in a six-pack cluster of townhomes in the 13400 block of Michigan Avenue, in Neighborhood 8.
Kathy Weinberg has been solving crossword puzzles for over 30 years. Her husband Roger became interested in the activity and so it began. “I started working with Roger on the New York Time’s Monday puzzle. Monday’s version is the easiest and they get harder each day and Sunday’s puzzle is huge,” said Kathy. Soon, however, the couple would do more than solving the puzzles.
Kathy Weinberg has been solving crossword puzzles for over 30 years. Her husband Roger became interested in the activity and so it began.
“I started working with Roger on the New York Time’s Monday puzzle. Monday’s version is the easiest and they get harder each day and Sunday’s puzzle is huge,” said Kathy.
Soon, however, the couple would do more than solving the puzzles.
Sun City sends about 35% of the paramedic and fire calls made annually to the Huntley Fire Protection District. About one year after Sun City opened in April, 1999, the fire district built what is now called station 3, located at Regency Parkway and Farm Hill Drive. This location is about one city block from Sun City’s eastern boundary and has been the primary source of fire-rescue service to Sun City.
Sun City sends about 35% of the paramedic and fire calls made annually to the Huntley Fire Protection District.
About one year after Sun City opened in April, 1999, the fire district built what is now called station 3, located at Regency Parkway and Farm Hill Drive. This location is about one city block from Sun City’s eastern boundary and has been the primary source of fire-rescue service to Sun City.
For her 7th birthday party, second-grader Victoria Gore decided to give gifts to the Animal House Shelter rather than to get them for herself. Why? “Because I want to make sure the kitties are healthy and have everything they need, including toys to play with,” she explains.
For her 7th birthday party, second-grader Victoria Gore decided to give gifts to the Animal House Shelter rather than to get them for herself.
Why?
“Because I want to make sure the kitties are healthy and have everything they need, including toys to play with,” she explains.
