MY SUN DAY NEWS
September 6, 2012
On Tuesday, Sept. 18, Jenny Riddle, a dramatic book reviewer, will return to Sun City to perform her one woman “We Will Survive” show.
Approximately 13,000 residential structure fires occur annually as a result of fires originating from clothes dryers. 70 percent of these fires are attributed to “failure to clean.”
Don’t tell Del Webb residents Bob and Diane Farina that it can’t be done; they’ve spent 50 years together beating the odds. The couple, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 17, has faced obstacles in their lives since the beginning, when their decision to wed was not fully embraced.
One of the primary reasons seniors are prone to dehydration is our decreased sense of thirst. In addition, many of us experience a smaller appetite, limiting the amount of liquids we consume. Urinary incontinence, intestinal problems, fevers, or infections can also play roles in the loss of body fluids among the elderly.
The grand opening of Elgin’s new 140,000 square foot Sam’s Club store was, in a word, big.
Close your eyes, and imagine yourself in a darkened room surrounded by music lovers just like you. The excited buzz is palpable, but a hush comes over the crowd. Suddenly, your ears are embraced by the fast-paced, energetic tones of expertly strummed guitars. If a night of energy, international music, and caressed ears sounds like something you might enjoy, there is an upcoming event for you.
Charles (Chuck) Andrus was a “fascinating man” of many talents and a high-level business and leadership consultant when he came to Sun City in 2003 from California. He also was a dedicated churchgoer who was very active in a Woodstock church, friends and family members said in the wake of his recent sudden death.
The game of bridge is a good example of the difference between popular perception and reality. A good amount of logic and analysis is required to play the game, which means, logically, that virtually anyone can play it with at least some degree of skill. Every human being is equipped with some degree of these two skills.
In one sense, Ruby Hornig, N.21, can see the future. As a member of the Huntley Planning Commission, she not only votes on but sees before almost anyone else the moves the village is planning to make. Serving on the board since 2001, Hornig has seen Huntley grow tremendously and has been a part of it all. From Sun City’s early development to the approval of the forthcoming Centegra Hospital and development along Route 47, Hornig has been a part of major decisions in Huntley’s recent history.
Edward Synek was such a friendly bus driver that Sun City folks used to ride along just to talk with him. His wife, Joyce, joined in the social fun by bringing cookies from her oven and tomatoes from her garden to the riders.
The war on terror has spawned many terrible things – loss, suffering, high cost, grief, broken families, and economic hardship. Fortunately, it also has brought forth an unprecedented outpouring of support, recognition, and care for America’s wounded and injured servicemen and women and their families, since Sept. 11, 2001.
“Big things” are happening at the Huntley Community Radio headquarters, and officials are looking forward to the final steps of development before the station officially hits the Internet radio waves.
The Sun City Historians are facing a dilemma: find a new president by the end of December or the charter club is history.
My husband is a long-distance runner; he always knows the value of hydrating the body. I am a long-distance swimmer; I don’t always know the value of hydrating the body. Perhaps because swimmers are exercising in the water, some of us don’t realize that we are perspiring at the same rate as runners! By the conclusion of this three part series, my Sun City readers and myself will have learned why we all need to hydrate often and efficiently.
On Sunday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m. in Huntley High School’s Performing Arts Center, The New Tradition Chorus will wow audiences with their award winning choral performance. The New Tradition Chorus is a member of The Barbershop Harmony Society, and has gone on to win 19 medals in the International Chorus Contest.
If it seems unclear who is winning the four-year battle among the Village of Huntley, the Kreutzer family, and ComEd regarding new electric transmission lines, just drive on Kreutzer Road near Haligus and Huntley roads.
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen even for a short time, turn off the stove.
When the second annual Huntley Artfest sets up shop at the First Congregational Church of Huntley, it will proudly feature some of the brightest artists the village has to offer. The festival, which takes place August 18-19 at the intersection of Church and Main streets in downtown Huntley, features artists from across the Midwest. But three artists from Huntley ensure the festival will be splashed with local color.
Among things overheard at a Chapter One Book Club meeting are scandalous tidbits on fights, relationships and treachery. “What is said in the book club stays in the book club,” member Carol Johnson said.
Although the opening ceremonies for the Sun City Softball League introduced players from rivaling teams, many fans in attendance stood and cheered for one in particular.
Last Tuesday, Aug. 7, Huntley joined over 15 thousand communities to raise awareness for the same cause. “Neighborhood watch, or National Night Out, is designed to generate support and participation in anticrime programs,” said Ken Andersen, the acting president of Huntley’s Neighborhood Watch.
Hilda Schmidt cared for Don, her husband of 57 years, through the last two years of his life. Don suffered from congestive heart failure and needed around the clock help. Hilda’s two sons, who live in the area, told their mom to call them first for any kind of needed assistance. Hilda says, “They were always there for me.” Her son Don and his wife are physical therapists who offered physical help and advice. They advised against Hilda doing heavy lifting with her husband.
Og Mandino, the most widely read inspirational and self-help author in the world, said it best: “Laugh at yourself and at life. Not in the spirit of derision but as a remedy, a miracle drug that will ease your pain, cure your depression, and help you to put in perspective that seemingly terrible defeat and worry with laughter at your predicaments, thus freeing your mind to think clearly toward the solution that is certain to come. Never take yourself too seriously.”
D.C. Brod is a St. Charles author with a flair for mystery and a love of history. She is currently working on her “Getting Even” series of novels. Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and local bookstores, the series revolves around Robyn Guthrie, a freelance writer turned modern-day Robin Hood. The third book in the series is due out next year.
Glenn Jorian sits in the cockpit of a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, the “biggest and best equipment the Air Force had.” He’s floating over the Pacific Ocean, slow and low like they told him. Jorian belts out a few lines to “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” a gospel song.
While most modern-day youngsters are grooving to pop stars and rap artists on their iPhones and laptops, all that Daniel Souvigny needs for his music is a “handful of keys.”
For many citizens, summertime activities, such as fireworks and barbeques, are the time to be carefree. However, for members of the Huntley Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, summer social gatherings are the time to serve.
Why are rocks often so fascinating? After all, they are just silent, inanimate objects—mysterious pieces of nature. They don’t sing songs, produce anything, or make politically incorrect statements. They simply aren’t interesting. Well, maybe some of them are.
If you swim in the Prairie Lodge indoor pool, you probably have seen members of the Sting Rays Swim Club doing laps or quietly working on their strokes.
About 18 years ago, after back surgery, Nick Koplos of Sun City was advised to quit running to preserve his body. He took the advice for a while but eventually started distance running again in 2007, when his son started running. Family interaction won out over a doctor’s advice.
