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March 28, 2013

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Village trustee candidates explain their plans for Huntley’s growth

Three spots are up for grabs on Huntley’s board of trustees, and there are four candidates looking for a seat.

Comedy follows Casey wherever he goes

As a comedian, George Casey has seen the world.

Though he calls Branson, Mo. home, the Ireland native, who has been performing his stand-up routine for over three decades, has opened for big name acts in Las Vegas, has been contracted to work cruises for Royal Caribbean, Queen Elizabeth 2, and Regent Seven Seas, among others, and is scheduled to appear in three states during March alone.

Lynn Rymarz uncovers the story behind an illustrated female icon

Many people have heard of Rosie the Riveter and seen the iconic illustration of Rosie flexing and looking ready to handle any task. But many also do not know the whole story of what Rosie really stands for.

SPAM-ALOT: Keep yourself protected from online schemes

In light of a recent string of scams targeting the older population, Huntley police and members of the Sun City Computer Club are urging residents to be on the lookout for suspicious behavior and want to remind those targeted how to stay safe.

HHS girls’ basketball team makes school history

Huntley may be the only town in Illinois where a 55-plus active adult community and a large high school are very close next-door neighbors. Dozens of homes in the Del Webb community back up to the school’s sports complex or massive parking lots.

Parkinson’s Disease: A Journey of Hope

As previously stated, Parkinson’s Disease, a chronic malady, itself is not yet curable. However, significant findings from research help physicians in treating its symptoms. As PD progresses differently in people, the use of certain medications, exercise/stress-controlled (meditation/mental stimulation) activities, positive attitude, diet, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies have proven to be helpful.

Spot animal damage and prevent it from happening next year

Much like me standing in front of that tray of cherries on Christmas day, rabbits are standing in front of your shrubs to enjoy the season to the fullest extent possible by eating the branches of those shrubs. Animals can cause extensive damage by eating the stems, bark, and foliage from plants.

A love that ticks

Maria (Riet) and Pier (Piet) Van der Mey are living proof that time, place, and different continents don’t get in the way of two people in love. More than 50 years after they first met, they live happily together in their Edgewater home after a lifetime shared and the blessings of a son, twin daughters, and grandchildren.

Who cares what the survey says when a slew of sales abound?

A recent survey conducted by the national polling organization PWCSS, which is an acronym for Persons Who Conduct Such Surveys, found that women living in Active Adult Communities throughout the United States do not need any new clothing.

An eclectic lunch date at breakfast favorite Benedict’s

Judi, my good friend and neighbor, and Glynn, my new friend and neighbor, joined me for a lunch date at Benedict’s Eggs and More, 8 S. River Street, just across the river in East Dundee off Route 72.

Around the world with Lisa Yost

Not all who wander are lost – according to J.R.R. Tolkein. This is especially true if Lisa Yost is wandering with them.

CAM approval needed before Jameson’s moves on video gaming

Sun City residents and Jameson’s Restaurant were reminded last week that the eatery has another gate to pass through before installing video gaming machines.

Township donation controversy ends as money returned

The issue between N. 12 residents who mistakenly donated money to the wrong food pantry and Township Supervisor Linda Moore reached a conclusion on Feb. 14 at a Grafton Township Board meeting.

Kreutzer Road expansion begins this year

One way to know a town is growing up (or at least expanding) is when it builds a bypass off a main artery to relieve growing congestion at a major intersection.

A heart made of gold

Sun City residents Mike and Cookie Sheller have had a front row seat in watching their granddaughter grow up – and they’ve seen it all play out on ice.

Former representative Walsh claims GOP is in ‘civil war’

“I believe we’re at war. I believe this thing that we call America is at risk of forever being lost, and I refuse to be like a typical politician and just quietly and meekly let that happen.” Former Representative for Illinois’ 8th district Joe Walsh said the above as a rallying cry to the Huntley Area Tea Party during their Feb. 20 meeting.

Parkinson’s disease: A journey of hope

Because those with Parkinson’s Disease may have different symptoms, physicians often have great difficulty in positive diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.

Snow and low temps can’t stop Cyclepaths

Bob Hinkle really, seriously likes to ride a bike. How seriously, you ask?

Police team with local specialists to keep seniors safe

When there’s something strange in your neighborhood, email inboxes, or answering machine, Cherie Aschenbrenner wants you to call her.

Al’s Cafe brings a worldly spin to the old malt shop style

Our good friends, Rich and Sharon, joined us for dinner last Saturday at an old standby in Elgin, Al’s Café and Creamery, at 42 Du Page Court. Fortunately, we arrived before the rush, as we had no reservations.

The agony and the ecstasy

No, I’m not referring to the 1965 movie starring Charlton Heston. That movie dramatically recounts the life of Michelangelo and, of course, his challenges while painting the Sistine Chapel. As I understand it, the entire project ceiling to floor took about four years.

Love lost and love found once more

SUN CITY – As people enter their golden years, they must face the facts of diminishing health and lost loved ones, but also the hope for new beginnings. Sun City residents Dick and Rose Beu of N. 32B have been married for about seven years now.

Video gaming thrives at Village Inn – is Jameson’s next?

HUNTLEY – Video gaming has made a successful debut at Huntley’s Village Inn and may be coming to Jameson’s in Sun City later this year. “We have video gaming now,” reads the huge hand-written notice on the Village Inn’s front window. Folks driv­ing by on Main Street on the town square would have a hard …

Firm envisions repurposing old customer service building

SUN CITY – Back in the ear­ly days of Sun City, Del Webb set up a customer service center on Farm Hill Road on the east­ern edge of the community.

Getting along major theme of supervisor candidate forum

In 1850, when Grafton Town¬ship was founded, Thomas Stilwell Huntley was elected its first supervisor. According to the township website, he was “much loved and respected by residents.” Joy, friendly camaraderie, and a positive confidence in the township’s future abound¬ed, so say historians.

Candidates want to keep township bus, may alter service

SUN CITY – According to the four candidates for Grafton Township Supervisor, recent rumors of the township’s bus service being scrapped are false.
Candidates gave insight into what they plan to do with the bus service through interviews with the Sun Day and comments made during a Feb. 6 candidate forum at Drendel Ballroom.