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June 30, 2016

News & Features

A Tale of Two Walkers

Judy Smith and Pat Shannon met in 2008 when Smith moved in across the street from Shannon on Timber Creek Drive.

“My [previous] neighbor and I were good buddies,” said Shannon. “Then, when Judy moved in to Peggy’s house, well, we began to be buddies, too.”

The two forged a friendship that centered around walking.

Scam Alert!

Telephone and email scams are everywhere these days. Ask virtually anyone you know, and they’ll tell you about a fraud attempt they have received or heard about. In Huntley, the police department, in the person of Sgt. Leonard Marak, is keeping Sun Citians aware regularly about the latest scam attempts.

HCR’s close connection with WGN

Remember when Huntley was a “small town”? Now, we have two members of the prestigious WGN Walk of Fame.

Huntley Veterans Memorial set to debut in person and online

With the help of modern technology, the soon-to-be-unveiled Huntley Veterans Memorial will be both actual and virtual.

Why we choose to live in an active senior adult community, part 1

Sun City Huntley residents, YOU have made the wise decision to move into our fabulous, active senior community. The Daily Herald explains it well with the following statements they printed on June 4, under the title “Be Active, Be Healthy.”

High five!

Seventeen years after it opened, Sun City Huntley remains one of the nation’s most popular active adult communities.

Art in My Secret Garden

Art in a gallery surrounded by a beautiful garden. What an enjoyable way to view art. Art in My Secret Garden’s seventh annual event will be held by the Pencil and Palette Club of Sun City on July 16 and 17 from 12-4 p.m.

Bringing change to the table

Sun City resident Ernest Mall is just one person, but what he witnessed on his visits to South Asia — India, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar — stayed on his mind. What Mall saw was extreme poverty: families struggling to make ends meet, children forced into child labor and foregoing education, individuals unable to extricate themselves from the cycle of poverty.

Waterfall repair project underway

Three of the biggest reasons why Sun City is such an attractive place are the three waterfall features that decorate the landscape.

One is at the Del Webb Boulevard entrance to the community on Route 47. Another is a small one next to the pond in front of the Prairie Lodge pavilion. It is visible as residents drive by on Del Webb Boulevard.

Veterans Memorial nears completion, dedication planned

The Huntley Area Veterans Memorial is nearly complete and a dedication ceremony is planned for Saturday, July 2 at 12 p.m. in the town square.

Wildflower Lake shoreline erosion repairs being discussed

There are two ways to take care of the Wildflower Lake shoreline in Sun City.

One of them is to prevent erosion by installing rocks or other hard material at the water’s edge. The other is to make the shoreline accessible and safe for persons of all ages so they can enjoy fishing and walking along the shoreline.

Local teen collecting orthotic braces for people of developing countries

In an effort to assist people with physical limitations in developing countries, a local Hampshire, IL teenager, Sarah Carr, is collecting used orthotic braces used to treat scoliosis.

Board meeting addresses maintenance updates, hours of operation

The following is a report on the actions taken and the items discussed at the May 18 Sun City board of directors meeting. About 50 residents and governance volunteers attended the sessions in Drendel Ballroom in Prairie Lodge.

Healthy Eating, part 2: Healthy foods you can say “Yes” to!

With so many foods to choose from, which ones are the best for a healthy summer menu?

Farmers Market returns to Dhamer Square

The turnout was good Saturday for this year’s first Outdoor Huntley’s Farmers Market returned to its traditional Dhamer Square venue.

People helping people

One of the top priorities for Huntley Community Radio is to keep the community informed and connected. So far in 2016, it has been easy to see the success of 101.5 FM out in the public as well as on the air.

Old’s Cool ready to jump-start summer at Trio Grille

The garden is in bloom, the robin chicks are out of the nest, and the Cubs and Sox are still winning — but you can’t really call it summer until Sun City’s favorite party and dance band, OLD’S COOL, hits the stage.

Village sets high standards for water treatment

Sun City receives its household water from the Village of Huntley’s system of five deep wells (1,500 feet down) and four water treatment plants. The Sun Day recently talked with Village Engineer Tim Farrell, and Water and Sewer Superintendent Steve Zonta.

The Prairie Singers, a history

In a choral group, the people that lead make all the difference.

Board reaches decision in garage sale case

After a community-wide survey, hours of research and discussion, and several months of meetings, there will not be a garage sale of any kind in Sun City.

In business blooming

The Sun Day has been reporting about Huntley’s spectacular economic growth for the past decade. But there seems to be no end to it. The village’s economic boom roars on.

Healthy Eating Part 1: Savor the flavor  

Obesity has become a major problem of epidemic proportion in the U.S. today. This growing disease is found among all age groups. Thus, the every five-year findings of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published dietary guidelines become critical knowledge for all of us to absorb.

Wisdom and youth create sports radio magic

I consider myself a sports enthusiast and believe there is nothing more entertaining than sports talk radio. Whether your team is winning or losing, sports always create something to talk about.

Here comes the Sun-Tones

Barbershop singing is one of the nation’s most popular pastimes, and Sun City is no exception.

Here’s the story of a lovely lady

For Rosemary Peterson Meyer, every day is Mother’s Day. Here’s why.

Battle of the books volunteers needed

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 May and many community volunteers are needed.