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December 6, 2012

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The irresistible call of our inner interior decorators

Sometimes women just have to rearrange the furniture. It’s part of our DNA. For me, this can only be accomplished when my husband is going fishing for a weekend.

Former photographer, cop shares historic memories

On Dec. 1, 1958, 92 children and 3 nuns died in the shocking fire at Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago. Richard Holman was there. In early 1962, President John F. Kennedy visited Vandenberg Air Force Base in California during the height of the Cold War and the missile race with Russia. Richard Holman was there.

First, biggest phase of parking lot project near completion

When the Prairie Lodge parking lot renovation project is completed next spring, there will be more handicapped-accessible spaces, more golf cart spaces, and more than 720 total spaces. That’s over 150 more than are available now.

Fixing SAD for the holidays, part 1: And the days grow shorter

Charles Dickens once wrote, “Nature gives to every season some beauties of its own. It is but a succession of changes so gentle and easy that we can scarcely mark their progress.” For at least 6 percent of the U.S. population, more women than men, the change of seasons from fall to winter is not so smooth but rather quite stormy.

A Christmas blend of song, dance, and comedy

The holidays are here. It’s the time that families get together, we give thanks for what we have, and the hope of goodwill toward all men is more in focus than any other time in the year. It is also the time to relax, enjoy the festive spirit, and have fun.

Centegra nurse receives Woodstock Moose Annual Nurse of the Year Award

Centegra Health System congratulates nurse Jennifer Kennedy, the recipient of the Woodstock Moose Lodge Annual Nurse of the Year Award.

Dog is man’s best… therapist

As the old adage says, “Dog is a man’s best friend.” While that may bode true for the Griffith and Engeriser families, their canine companions – Bailey and Samson, respectively – share their friendship with patients, the staff, and visitors of Sherman Hospital.

Golden Diners works to ensure seniors stay fed

Above ground, The Hemmens Cultural Center delivers its main commodity: entertainment. Hundreds of performers take the stage every year to amuse, excite, and awe guests. But deeper down, well below the stage and seats, a much more basic need is being provided.

Bags club lands new home outside of Sun City

The bags charter club has found a new place to play, but it isn’t in Sun City.

Please Pass the Cranberries!

At this year’s holiday meals, you might frequently hear the cry for more cranberries to be passed around the family table. Whether in a drink, sauce, relish, jellied mold, bread, cake, or cookie, or in their original state, the health benefits of cranberries can’t be beat! According to the Kane County Farmer Newspaper, cranberries fight cancer, aging, diabetes, bacterial infections, and neurological diseases.

With new president, Sun City Historians have a future

For nearly eight years, the Sun City Historians Club was very busy discussing and learning about the world’s best-known historical events. Earlier this year, they discovered that they needed to give more attention to their own history.

The incredible influence of football

Maybe you hate football, maybe you are addicted to it, or maybe you don’t even care about it one way or another. The fact is, all sports played and watched in our country have an enormous impact on our economy and our lives, but none more than football.

Porter’s provides a cure to the Octoberfest itch

With November just a few days ahead of me, I realized that I had not had an Octoberfest beer for the season. With that in mind, I suggested to my husband that we get in on some good brew at Porter’s Pub, 1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard, in Elgin.

As election dust settles, two SC political groups weigh in

The votes have been cast. The political ads have ceased. Barack Obama retained his presidency for another four-year term, with 303 electoral votes and approximately 50 percent of the nation’s vote.

Feeding the Firefighters

The time of food and merriment is upon us once again. Soon the sounds of families coming together over turkey dinner will fill the air, along with the smells of roasted turkey and sweet cranberries.

At Sun City, pool takes a softer touch

Mention pool to most folks today, and they probably think of rough, tough, beer-drinking men in smoke-filled bars playing games of 8- or 9-ball and betting money on every game, or sometimes on every shot. In a previous generation or two, the town’s “pool hall” was not always considered a fit place for decent folks.

Heartland Bank acquires Citizens First National Bank operations from FDIC

Heartland Bank and Trust Company has assumed the deposits and assets of Citizens First National Bank, headquartered in Princeton, IL from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Seniors, get moving! Part 2: Let’s Get Started!

Cathy Segarra, Sun City/Huntley’s Wellness Department Nurse, advises seniors to “check with your doctor before starting any exercise. You may have some limitations–arthritic or back issues [for example].”

Huntley fire chief retires after 11 years serving village

If history is any indication, former Huntley Fire Chief Jim Saletta won’t stay retired for long.

Safety tips to check before taking medications

Maintain a current list of all your prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary supplements.

New Christmas Postage Stamp

A religion-themed postage stamp containing beautiful American art and design is now available to use in mailing your Christmas cards and letters to friends and family.

Under the Radar

Though many veterans might reminisce about their military memories, for Sun City resident Charlie Locker, it’s a different story.

Sunday Salutes

Veterans tell their stories in the pages of the Sun Day.

Old Marine sayings ring true among Sun City’s veterans

“From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli”…”Once a Marine, Always a Marine”…”Semper Fi”…”The Few, the Proud, the Marines.”

Seniors, get moving! Part 1: Exercise benefits the body and mind

Now that the warmer months of more exercise-friendly weather have departed, more discipline is needed for seniors to get in their daily exercise routines. Why am I such a crusader for moving the aging body? The truth is, Sun Citians, you can’t afford to not get moving!

An inside look into the game of cribbage

When a journalist covers a game, he usually observes the action, takes notes, interviews participants, and writes a story about who won and how. Last week at the Sun City Cribbage Charter Club, I took a different approach: I played the game while at the same time gathering information about it and the players.