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November 21, 2013

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Waves of savings

Elgin’s WRMN has thrived on an innovative business model based on a timeless virtue: thrift

BREAKING: Two pictures painted of Signorile as Sun City murder trial begins

WOODSTOCK – He was a cruel, belligerent, drunken abuser who beat his girl friend literally to death.
He was a concerned boyfriend who was trying to help his girlfriend deal with seizures and alcoholism.
These are the two sharply contrasting descriptions of Robert Signorile, a former Sun City resident, as he went on trial Nov,. 18 for first degree murder in the 2012 death of his live-in girl friend, Michelle Mathieu, in their Neighborhood 10 Sun City home.

Lost & Found

Could you ever imagine that a fallen American infantryman, a tiny metal tag, 65 years of time, a generous Dutch archaeologist, and a retired Sun City management consultant would all come together to tell one of the most unbelievable and heart-warming stories of World War II?

Passwords, filters removed from Prairie Lodge Wi-Fi

Sun City residents will likely find it simpler to connect to Prairie Lodge’s wireless Internet network as the SCAAH Board voted to remove the passwords formerly required before residents could log on.

Signorile trial set for Nov. 18

After about 19 months of legal maneuvering and dozens of hearings, it appears that the case of Robert Signorile in connection with Sun City’s only murder in 15 years will be resolved soon.

Singing, Dancing, and Scrooge?

Bursting with song and special effects, the Theatre Company of Sun City takes the stage in November with “Scrooge: The Musical,” bringing along a new caliber of talent that sets it apart from the company’s previous plays.

Profiles in Health: Paul Souchek

According to Social Securi­ty’s 2010 Life Expectancy Report, American men should live an average of 76.3 years. Sun City resident Paul Souchek defied the odds, celebrating his 90th birthday on Sept. 30, 2013.

Scarecrows bring residents flocking to Creekside Lodge

The straw men (and women) standing outside Creekside Lodge for the past couple of weeks were not doing a very good job of stopping anyone from coming inside. What they did well, however, was to draw in visitors with warm autumn welcome.

SCCAH Board says no to video gaming based on residents’ votes

Two-thirds of Sun City’s residents said on Oct. 16 that they didn’t want video gaming at Jameson’s Pub in Prairie Lodge. On Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23, the association board of directors agreed.

Bayser, Davis, Ziletti return to SCCAH Board

It’s been a quiet two years on the Sun City community association board of directors, and residents appear to want to keep it that way.
Continuity, communications, and cost control were the themes of both the recent campaign by seven candidates for the board, and in the results of resident balloting to determine the top three vote-getters.

Storied performer Pat Boone wows Sun City audience

When he finished the first of two wondrously creative concerts in Drendel Ballroom last week, Pat Boone, the legendary singer/actor, now age 79, told reporters he is working on a project called “Legacy,” an album of gospel songs he wants to leave with his many fans as a final gift.

Nov. 10 celebration to honor veterans with music, visuals

In Fred Leznek’s nine years in Sun City, he cannot seem to remember a single time where veterans, as a whole, were celebrated for their service. He vows to change that.

Sun City’s wetlands: natural community contributors

Ever take a ride or walk around Sun City to explore other neighborhoods, parks, recreational facilities, wetlands, or marshes?

Ace, 10, king, queen…wait a minute

Imagine this scenario: you’re a bridge, canasta, triple play, or cribbage player, and you’re kibitzing at another game. You see someone lead a 10, someone else plays a nine, then down comes a king, and then a queen shows. You’re surprised when the player who led the 10 takes the trick. You inquire why, and a player tells you that the ranking of cards in this game is ace-10-king-queen-jack.

Winterizing the body and mind

We take great preparation in winterizing our cars, air conditioners, sprinkling systems, and outside drainage pipes. As seniors, however, it is much more important to winterize our physical and mental selves. How can we keep winter sniffles and blues down to minimum occurrences?

Political Place 10/24/13

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 10/24/13

Kae McQueen is leaving Sun City to be by her daughter’s family in Minneapolis. At a “good bye” party, she received a quilt signed by many of her friends. The quilt was made in secret by members of her quilting group. Pictured are Kae on the right, Gayle Uhlman in the center, and Cynthia Schmitz …

Fashion falls on Edgewater

When the air turns crisp and leaves turn color, most women search their closets for clothing suitable for the incoming season.

Fashion forwards a worthy cause

Autumn has arrived with its visions of brightly colored leaves, sun-drenched pumpkins, and early morning fog. At Sun City, this crisp-weathered season means an annual showing of fall/winter fashions in Drendel Ballroom. On display yearly are cooler weather trends in fabrics, colors, and styles of clothing for the fashion-con¬scious mature woman shopper.

Referendum could bring new athletic facilities to Huntley

The Huntley Park District hopes to follow-up with a 2011 resident survey by asking residents a final question: are they willing to pay for new athletic facilities?

Hampshire Township senior buses unaffected by Grafton funding

Recent coverage on the funding and service of the Grafton Township bus service has not included information on how Hampshire Township residents are affected by the matter.

Signorile murder case moves toward resolution

It’s been more than 18 months since Robert Signorile was arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with the domestic violence death of Michelle Mathieu in Sun City. Now, events appear to be heading to a resolution this fall.

Huntley Community Radio seeks FM license

Allen Pollack has the perfect metaphor for Huntley Community Radio’s transition to live broadcasting: “It’s like that movie, ‘Field of Dreams.’ We’re hoping because we built it, [the license] will come.

Pumpkin power

‘Tis the season of autumn and time to celebrate the amazingly versatile and incredibly healthy squash fruit/vegetable known as the pumpkin. Introduced to the pilgrims by Native American Indians, the pumpkin was documented as having been served during the second Thanksgiving meal.

Plenty of room to laugh in basement of Hemmens

At what must have been a mutual intermission, a crowd clad in tuxedos, tails, and formal gowns made their way down to the basement of Elgin’s Hemmens Cultural Center to take a rest.

High time for high tea

Women of Trinity Luther­an Church’s congregation took a different approach to the common phrase “tea for two” on Saturday, Sept. 7 by serving tea for about 25.