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July 3, 2013

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Will Huntley’s past be present in its future?

Regardless of their taste for espresso, many customers likely got a buzz upon seeing the northern wall of Huntley’s freshly opened Starbucks along Route 47.
There, set in against old barn wood ¬likely of Wisconsin origin, hang historic pictures of Huntley.

2013 in full swing for Sun City Softball leagues

When the Sun City Softball League opened its 2013 season last month, it did so with an unusual mission – to actually hold its post-season tournaments.

The brutal impact of lupus, Part I: Background information and difficulty in diagnosis

“Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood disease in which the immune system is out of balance, causing damage to [possibly] any organ system in the body,” Diane Magerko, a volunteer for Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter, said.

A well-connected kitchen

Some chefs chase recipes with a Captain Ahab-like obsession. They are consumed by the work of refining their ingre­dients and methods until they know the dish is the best that they can possibly make. Like those chefs, Fran Hol­mstrom has a white whale of her own: the chocolate chip cookie.

An exhibition of talent

Sun City’s Feeling Great Is Ageless Expo, held on May 22, was highlighted with the swimming performances of 12 Stingray Swim Club members. The chartered club’s program was developed and led by coach Len Lencioni with water aerobic instructor Chris Hinde adding commentary.

Huntley’s young historical society looks to grow before finding new home

Membership is trumping museums these days in the fledgling Huntley Historical Society.

I-90 noise abatement talks move forward with village, tollway

Residents of Neighborhood 35 in far-south Sun City haven’t given up in their battle against traffic noise from the Interstate 90 tollway.
The residents got bad news a few months ago from the Illinois Tollway Authority regarding a requested sound barrier between the stretch of homes and I-90. However, they have gotten some better news recently from the ITA and the Village of Huntley.

Garden Club hosts tour of Sun City’s greenest gardens

It’s that time of year. There is no longer a need to be stuck inside because of the weather. The sun is shining, the grass is bright green, and the flowers are in bloom. It’s time to grab your sunglasses and head outside.

New Grafton officers pass budget at special meeting

Twenty-five days before Grafton Township’s first scheduled monthly meeting with its new officers, a special meeting was called on May 23 in the Grafton Township office on Vine Street in Huntley.

St. Mary Senior Group’s 10th anniversary marked with Mass

The 10th anniversary of St. Mary’s Senior Group was commemorated in a special Mass on May 24 led by Monsignor Steve Knox.
The Mass’s message centered around friendship and that true friends are a blessing from God. It was one Senior Group President Dolores Boychuk said resonated strongly through the pews that day.

Sun City seeks surfers for Relay for Life team

A popular cliché about a person’s future dreams is, “find a cure for cancer.”
The truth is, our society is making significant progress toward finding a cure – one day, one fundraiser, one cancer survivor – at a time.

Pursuing the past

For anyone who’s ever wondered about their family’s roots and countries of origin — and which of their ancestors were tradesmen, states­man, heroes, or horse thieves — you may have been bitten by the genealogy bug.

Update: Village addresses recent Direct Energy letters

  Some readers have expressed confusion over recent letters sent by Direct Energy, the village’s electric supply company since it decided to join with other municipalities to negotiate lower rates last year. The village has explained what the letter means (some were sent in error) here: huntley.il.us/documents/6513DirectEnergyInformation.pdf

A touch of instruction

These days, it seems as if there is always some new technology coming out. Today, there are no longer just landline phones and desktop computers. We now have laptops, tablets, smart phones, and that is just the start.

Meeting held on end-of-life issues group

Do terminally ill patients have the right to decide when and how they will end their lives?
This intensely personal, highly emotional, and often controversial question was brought front and center before a small group in Sun City and other residents on May 14 at Fountain View Center.

When home is where the wild things are

While the warm weather gives people and their pets an outdoor place to play, residents should be aware of the potential problems when sharing spring and summer with native wildlife.

Kreutzer-ComEd power line dispute ends in home demoltion

The decade-long legal battle between the Kreutzer family of Huntley and Commonwealth Edison has ended. The final event was not in favor of the Kreutzer family.

Village manager gives answers, outlines Huntley’s future

Huntley Village Manager Dave Johnson spoke to the Current Events Club on May 14 to discuss Huntley’s long-term plans and address questions from the crowd.

A plan for safe summer exercise

Helpguide.org states, “Exercise is the key to healthy aging.” Cathy Segarra, Centegra Huntley’s Wellness Center program manager and registered nurse, added, “According to the National Institute on Aging Health, studies have shown that even doing moderate amount of exercise…can improve your health.”

Threads of charity

“We’re a small group but we do mighty things,” Dawn Schultz, vice president of Krafty Needlers, said of her group.

Update: driver, people in Regency Pkwy. building unharmed

A driver crashed her car into a commercial building at 12173 Regency Parkway in Huntley around 8 a.m. this morning. No one was injured.

Major League Life

In Major League Baseball lore, legendary slugger Ted Williams was famous for not giving visitors to the Boston Red Sox clubhouse the time of day, even after he retired as a player. He rarely had much patience with autograph seekers, reporters, and photographers. Bob Campbell found a way, however, to surmount the superstar’s private wall. And he has a photo or two to prove it.

Strutters celebrate 10 years of tap dance

What started in 2003 as a love for tap dance and Shirley Temple movies is nearing its tenth birthday, and members of the Sun City Strutters are looking forward to an anniversary to remember.

A kiss of hope for children fighting cancer

The life of Carter Kettner will be remembered in a 5K and special 2K “Superhero Run” on Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12.

The debate over death

End-of-life planning is a struggle for many seniors because it involves decisions that pass through many channels. Family, doctors, and religion often play a role in shaping the discussion along with the individual’s own beliefs.

Election canvass reports shed light on senior voting

Election canvass reports for the April 9 elections were filed on April 23, giving a detailed picture of voting trends in the area.