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March 27, 2014

News & Features

Senate candidates square off in primary forum

Republican Senate candidates Jim Oberweis and Doug Truax met in Drendel Ballroom on March 4 for a debate on issues and a chance to portray themselves as the best candidate to emerge from the primaries to challenge the incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin.

Huntley senior transportation to continue if funds renewed

The Village of Huntley’s Senior Transportation program is forecasted to run out of funds on April 25, based on current costs and funding. The program began last November, the same month Grafton Township stopped serving residents of Rutland and Hampshire Townships on its senior bus.

Dine on

In the seven years since the Neighborhood 17 Lunch Bunch formed, Stan Borucki never saw himself visiting a Chili’s.

Residents question Park District officials on referendum

Four district officials came to Sun City on March 6 and discussed this proposal with about 75 residents in Fountain View Center. They included Executive Director Thom Palmer, Athletic Director Jeff Ryder, Recreation Director Debbie Kraus, and Eric Anderson, the district’s financial bond counsel.

Fire, Police chiefs give update to Current Events Club

John Perkins and Ken Caudle, Huntley’s police and fire chief, respectively, stopped by Drendel Hall on March 6 to provide updates on law enforcement and fire protection activities. About 200 Sun City residents attended the event, sponsored by community’s Current Events Club.

Helberg family follows track of success

Most high school coaches spend decades, or entire careers, building successful teams and athletes. If they are exceptionally skilled and lucky enough to work with highly talented athletes, they might win a few championships. For a very few, election to a Hall of Fame would be a recognition they never thought possible.

Our hard working kidneys

March is National Kidney Month and is an important time for us to learn the detection and prevention of problems involving these very necessary renal system organs. The National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org) explains that 26 million American adults have chronic kidney disease.

Political Place 3/14/2014

The views and opinions expressed in Political Place do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sun Day or its staff. The section is meant to offer readers a chance to express their thoughts on political issues.

Resident Reporter 3/13/2014

The Neighborhood 19 ladies were invited to Alice’s for tea on Feb. 19. Hats and gloves were requested but not required.

Medical bus brings health on wheels to veterans

Veterans Mobile Medical Unit serves Edgewater Vets for the first time

Operation Warrior Wishes tells their mission to Edgewater vets

Coming off a grueling but thrilling tour of all 32 NFL stadiums in 17 weeks and having returned from a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII, Craig Steichen and his son Matt had plenty of stories to tell.

‘My door is always open’

On the first nice, warm day this spring, Sun Citians may see an unusual sight in the Prairie Lodge parking lot. A tall person will pull up on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Don’t worry, it’s not an invasion by bandanna-wearing bikers, and it isn’t an undercover cop checking out residents’ driving habits. When she takes off her helmet, they’ll discover the driver is Lauren Lee, Sun City’s new community association executive director.

Huntley’s vision for downtown grows clearer

Revised $2.1 million plan focuses on traffic flow, parking, beautification

Immediate-care clinic coming to Wellness Center

Immediate medical care is coming to Prairie Lodge this spring.
Soon, residents needing a flu shot, a prescription written, a look at a skin condition, or aid for a cut finger in the kitchen can get help without leaving Sun City, as Centegra’s Wellness Center in Prairie Lodge expands to become an immediate care clinic, scheduled to open this spring.

Smoothie shop, food pantry blend efforts to help those in need

Customers at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Huntley will soon be feeding more mouths than just their own.
Starting March 1, the restaurant will pool all of its profits for each month into vouchers given to the Grafton Food Pantry. Pantry clients can redeem vouchers for free meals and smoothies.

Board votes unanimously on indoor concealed carry ban

As concealed carry of handguns has taken center stage in Illinois, the attention of the Sun City Community Association has focused on how the new state law will be handled within this community.

C difficile, Part 3: Transplant saves a resident’s life

While half of all C diff cases occur in people under 65, 90 percent of its fatalities occur to those over 65.
Recent research proves fecal microbiota transplantation has become a viable option for patients not responding to antibiotics.

Sculptor’s legacy molds new artists

Richard Christie demonstrated his extraordinary artistic talents very early.
At the age of five, he visited his older brother’s first grade -class and stole the show by producing the best drawing of a horse.

Spreading the love

After a day full of socializing and snacking, Stingrays –and their sweethearts – took home one-of-a-kind gifts at the swimming club’s Valentine’s Day party.

The many colors of Gray

SUN CITY – From ballroom to country and from Mississippi to Sun City, Johnny Gray’s trifecta of talents has traveled the country and will return to Drendel Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 18 for a performance he calls “An Afternoon in Branson.”

Wrapped in thanks

SUN CITY – “It’s time for us to thank them.”
Sue Bruss, co-chair of the Gazebo Quilters of Huntley, spoke those words two days after delivering 15 quilts of valor to area residents (including eight in Sun City), during a special presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the group’s new headquarters, American Community Bank.

Learn about the fast-spreading bacteria C. Difficile, Part II

According to Rockford’s WREX.com: “Two of the most common (and often life-threatening) bacterium found in Illinois hospitals are C diff and MRSA, a virulent staph infection. The C diff rate has more than doubled in the last decade, while MRSA rates have remained steady.”

Resident Reporter 2/13/2014

On Jan. 31, the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse, neighbors in Monarch Ridge gathered to have a fun time playing trivia. Trivia is derived from the Roman days, meaning a place where three roads meet.

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The views and opinions expressed in Political Place do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sun Day or its staff. The section is meant to offer readers a chance to express their thoughts on political issues.

Stirring into the new year

EDGEWATER – It’s February, and for those whose New Year’s resolutions have already faded, fear not – Chinese New Year just passed on Jan. 31, giving a fresh chance to set new goals.

Snow causing woe for residents, plow drivers

Temperatures plunging to cruel lows and persistent snowfall have turned this winter into an exercise in patience for many local residents.