MY SUN DAY NEWS
June 14, 2012
Recently, many Sun City residents, including Jules Pelka (right), gathered with Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church for a day of planting at the Green Trees Housing complex in Huntley.
We all know him; he’s a household name and perhaps the greatest entertainer of the 20th century. I’m referring to Frank Sinatra, and on June 29, at 10 a.m. in the Fountain View Center, Hyman Speck will be presenting a PowerPoint show narrating the biography and showcasing the career of “Frank Sinatra, The Life and Loves of America’s Greatest Entertainer.”
In a few previous articles, I discussed the value of a happy face and its smile. In this three-part series, I will discuss the importance of choosing the correct diet to support your teeth’s health and, therefore, appearance for that smile. In part 1 of this series, I would like to explore these negative foods in greater depth and why they harm your teeth.
This run is a sponsor funded ride to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, that is open to all motorcyclists. Each rider should have at least one contributing sponsor. The fee donated is a single fee, not per mile.
If there was a “Who’s Having the Most Fun?” championship in Sun City, the softballers just might win it. The day featured two games: in the first, the Big Hitters defeated the Coyotes 10 to 5, and in the second, the Fuelers beat the Lumbarjacks 7 to 4.
The housing recession has been going on for almost four years, and Sun City homeowners and the developer are feeling the effects. And they are butting heads.
A young Joy Aavang sat in the bomb shelter at her school, along with her apprehensive classmates as the headmaster entered the room. “He came in, and he said, ‘Okay, children, listen. The factory was hit, and some of you have parents there,'” Aavang said. “And he said, ‘As soon as this all clear goes, then you can go home, those of you with somebody at the factory.'”
The Let’s Dance band wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the family of Neil Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson played bass with the Let’s Dance band. Although he had recently joined the band, Neil had quickly become an integral part of our ensemble.
My Put on a Happy Face Series reaches a conclusion with Part 3: The Power of Optimism. Not only does optimism help prevent or overcome (Part 1) clinical depression and (Part 2) chronic loneliness, but this upbeat mood also withstands senior challenges of poor physical health, a recent bereavement, and financial problems. Indeed, putting on a happy face and trying to make ourselves and others smile and laugh is the best thing we can do for our health and the health of those around us.
The “mortgage” on the library building has been paid off, and that’s news to celebrate for district residents. On April 2, 1997, library district voters approved the issuance of a bond in the amount of $2,055,000 to help pay for the construction, furnishing, and staffing of the current library building. The bond was, in effect, a mortgage on the building. Construction was further aided by a State of Illinois Live & Learn Grant in the amount of $250,000.
If there’s one thing Edgewater’s investment club makes clear, it’s that they are not in it for the money. The club, made up of 17 members, is instead focused on learning about the stock market and bonding over their discoveries. A social connection is what first brought Dave Strahl, the club’s current president, to the group.
With 180 petitions signed, Carole Gillham, N.21, is preparing to approach Sun City’s Board of Directors once again about the idea of starting a dog park in Sun City.
The whole world is bathed in the music of springtime. That sentiment couldn’t be truer than on Wednesday, June 6, when Sun City will be bathed in the musical stylings of John Michael Coppola from “Jersey Boys” fame.
“We love to eat” is the motto of Creekside Cookers of Edgewater. With over 100 members and growing, Cookers is one of the largest chartered clubs at Edgewater.
For many Americans, Memorial Day brings a carefree morning watching the parade go by, traditionally setting the stage for summer’s slower pace. However, for Sun City resident Patrick Conley, the Memorial Day parade moves at a much brisker tempo. As chairman of the Huntley Memorial Day parade, Conley is the chief organizer of the city’s triumphant trot through town.
“All the lonely people, where do they all come from?” Since these lyrics were written by Beatle Paul McCartney, the elderly population has seen huge increases in its population of individuals living alone.
The world is going green, not with envy but with the fervor of environmentalism. The public consciousness has decided that it is now time to roll up our sleeves and take one for Mother Earth.
Betty Barnett, N.22, is asking for residents to donate things both old and fresh in an effort to help animals in need.
One burglary has occurred in Sun City since March 7, when Huntley Police Chief John Perkins addressed residents at Drendel Ballroom regarding the nine burglaries in the community since last January.
U.S. Masters Swimming recently wrapped up their 2011-2012 Winter Indoor Competition season with the Illinois State Swim Meet. The University of Illinois in Chicago hosted about 400 swimmers in 502 races and relays over the three-day event.
Elgin Mayor David Kaptain spoke on a broad scope of news regarding Elgin at a meeting of the Edgewater Veterans group on May 2 at the Creekside Lodge.
Josephine Cosman, a Sun City resident, passed away on Sunday, May 6 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Cosman was 91 years old.
When it comes to starting a season, the Sun City Softball League does it with flair.
When Natalie and Bill Witty first met in the United States Power Squadrons over 30 years ago, Bill was a widower and Natalie supported her then husband, George Lynch, who became involved with the Skokie Valley Sail and Power squadron.
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death to children ages one to 14. For every child who drowns, four more are hospitalized for nearly drowning. Sixty-one percent of all childhood drowning deaths that occur among the one-to-14 age group occur among children ages four and under. And past studies have found male children have a drowning rate two to four times that of female children.
AH! ROMANCE! It has to start somewhere. With me, it all started with Tyrone Power. The movie was “Love Is News,” the year was 1937 and I was eight years old. It was the first Tyrone Power movie I ever saw.
Is necessity the mother of invention? Robert Anderson might say so. Throughout the past 30 years, Anderson has channeled his creativity into crafting numerous useful inventions, ranging from household items to athletic devices, each of which serves a practical purpose.
In perhaps the ultimate act of walking the walk, Sandra Switzer has taken on a success coach of her own.
Imagine the most beautiful sunny day you could ever behold. A brilliant blue sky is overhead. The sun softly warms your skin while a light breeze plays with your hair. You close your eyes and let yourself melt into a sublime sense of peace.
When you live in Sun City and can’t always get back to your high school reunion, among the numerous activities that are already offered in the community, you can attend a “Blast from the Past Reunion.”
