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April 24, 2014

News & Features

Sun City named big factor in Huntley’s ‘safe city’ ranking

An April report by home security consultants Safewise named Huntley 30th of the 50 safest communities in Illinois, and Sun City is getting a significant amount of credit for the honor.

Wishing Wrigley well on its 100th birthday

As a nearly 50-year Cubs fan (a lifetime mission, I call it), I can’t let the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field happen without some commentary.

Our Hard Working Kidneys, Part IV: Treatment and Research

As mentioned in past articles on this topic, prevention is always the goal with kidney failure. Lifelong diligence is important in keeping blood sugar and blood pressure under control.

Swinging into spring

Tee boxes are all painted bright and shiny, fairways and greens have been inspected and raked, debris has been cleared out, and the ice and snow have melted away.
Whisper Creek Golf Course is ready for the 2014 golf season. Now, it’s up to the weather – especially the wind – to cooperate.

Huntley Community Radio receives FCC license

“You’re listening to 101.5 FM, the home of Huntley Community Radio.”
That station identification may soon grace the airwaves — as quickly as the end of the year — as HCR received per¬mission from the Federal Communications Commission on March 14 to be-come a low-power FM station.

Faithful friends

Whether hosting one of their quarterly potluck meals or a more intimate dinner, members of the Christian Fellowship Group of Sun City gather around the table to enjoy more than just food; they assemble to celebrate a feast of friendship.

Spring makeover in works for Prairie Lodge

Last year, an extensive furnishings and wall coverings makeover of Prairie Lodge began with installation of new carpeting.
This coming spring, the project will be completed with the installation of new furniture, fresh paint, and coverings throughout the 13-year-old facility.

Book brings memories of Christian activist group to life

During the 1950s, there was no shortage of work to be done by the Young Christian Workers, an international group dedicated to social justice. Embedded in conflict with Korea not long after the end of WWII, the U.S. faced challenges within its own borders as the makeup of its cities changed, further fanning the flames of racial tension.

Our hard working kidneys, Part 3: Risk factors for aged kidneys

Two types of physicians prevail over the “kidney scene.” One is the urologist or kidney surgeon and the other is the nephrologist or kidney specialist. Gary Curhan, nephrologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, discusses chronic kidney disease in “Be Kind to Kidneys” a March, 2014 Nutrition Action Healthletter.

Elgin Co-op hopes ‘Feast-ival’ inspires food discussions

A film series focused on food is underway in Elgin that asks viewers to consider what food goes through before arriving on shelves, tables, or in a mouth.

Primary sees turf facility turned down

Perhaps the item on the 2014 primary ballot with the biggest local impact for Sun Citians and Huntley residents at large was a referendum posed by the Huntley Park Dis­trict. The referendum, which asked residents if they approved of new bonds totaling $18.75 million for the construction of a new indoor turf facility, was struck down by voters, 70 percent of whom voted “no.”

Location a major factor in fate of Sawyer-Kelley Mill

Preservation of historical landmarks sometimes depends on one key factor: location.

Vote could bring $10,000 to senior transportation program

A vote to continue funding the Village of Huntley’s Senior Transportation Program will be brought before the Village Board at its March 27 meeting.

Pianos to duel in Sun City on April 10

There is no “Felix” in the dueling piano group Felix and Fingers…not technically.
Mike Potts and Dave Redford, who co-founded the group, decided at one of their first gigs that it would be cool to have stage names.
Mike wanted to be named “Fingers. Dave thought “Felix” would suit him.

Board votes to revisit policy on infected trees

There are two schools of thought regarding what to do with ash trees infected by the Emerald Ash Borer. One believes removal and replacement of all infected trees is the best method be­cause treatments available today cannot guarantee a tree will be saved. The other be­lieves treatments can signifi­cantly prolong the life of an infected tree, often for as long as they are used. Aesthetics are sometimes used to defend both positions.

FirstService staff, positions reorganized

At a town meeting in Drendel Ballroom on March 12, about 75 residents discussed a series of personnel moves and a newly emerging staff internal structure.

Our Hard Working Kidneys, Part II: Causes, symptoms of kidney failure

A look into what causes kidney failure and how it is manifested in the body.

Resident Reporter 3/27/2014

On Jan. 12, five Stingray Swim Club members rose early on a crisp Sunday morning. Their goal was to participate in the first Masters swim meet of 2014, held at the Des Plaines Lattof YMCA. The Sun City tankers were comprised of Terry Hora, Nancy Moore, Mark Schark, Joan Souchek, and Joanie Koplos.

A journey from new to classic, vintage to iconic

The story of a Ford Falcon, a family, and a March drive from California to Illinois with no heater.

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.