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January 12, 2012

News & Features

Thinking outside the ‘book’

On its own, the word “scrap” hardly brings to mind anything of value or worth. We think “scrap paper,” “scrap metal,” “scrap wood,” or something you might give to a dog or write directions on. But when Sun City residents Holly Veach and Sharon McLaughlin think of the word scrap, they see a treasure; they see family, friends, and memories, and preservation of same. They see Scrapping on the Spot.

Trouble to triumph

For Jim Vinton, the confines of Boys Town school and residence at first seemed like a trap. “I went to the counselor and asked, ‘What’s a guy got to do to get out of this place?’” Vinton said, after his first two weeks at the institution, where he lived and studied for most of his teenage years.

Deck the halls … and the yard and the trees and the roof and the stoop and the …

When they said “Deck the Halls,” Dave Mathis and his wife took the saying very seriously. Dave and his wife live in Neighborhood 11, and it’s unlikely you’d have a problem finding their home. It’s “decked out” in some 7000 LED lights with numerous holiday characters set up all over the lawns and framing the home.

A grand affair

Sun City resident Inge Sedey, Neighborhood 29, native of Germany’s Black Forest Region and piano instructor for 40 years, “can’t stop tickling those ivories.” She will participate for her seventh year at Elgin Community College Arts Center’s American Grands XVII Concert.

Board election rules set for change?

The next Sun City board of directors’ election will be much different from the one conducted in 2011.

Giving back has good rewards

Yes, Sun City, there is a Santa Claus! He exists in the “spirit of giving” not only during the holidays but all year round. Monetary donations to charity are always appreciated by the recipients. The GIFT OF YOUR TIME is also highly regarded by those in need of it. Seniors can enrich their lives through VOLUNTEERING and aid their health at the same time. Give yourself that “helper’s high!”

Baby, it’s cold outside

Baby, it’s cold out there, and many are still in need of blankets to help keep them warm.

A good, old-fashioned thank you in this modern age

Last week, right in the middle of what we at the Sun Day refer to as our “production week,” and what I refer to as “pull-my-hair-out week,” things got tough, and my computer apparently caught the worst or one of the worst (or what I came to think of as the devil of all) computer viruses, which ultimately left me broken down on the side of the editorial road. But you know what they say, when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Despite community support, Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board declines Centegra Hospital-Huntley … by 1 vote

We are disappointed that Centegra Hospital-Huntley fell one vote short of approval at the December 7 Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board meeting.

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickleballs

Pickleball. What is it? Why is it called that? Does it have anything to do with pickles we eat?

Those creative elves did it again!

The Sun City Woodchucks spread Christmas Cheer and the spirit of the season to provide handcrafted toys to the children of Grafton Food Pantry clients.

SunCPAC Q&As: December 15, 2011

Q: Will my assessment increase because I recently purchased my home??

The broad side of a barn

In May 2011, the McHenry County Historical Society produced a Barn and Garden Quilt Map for the Northern Illinois Quilt Fest. Although the hardcopy maps that were available from the McHenry County Historical Museum are now gone, the first version of these maps are still accessible from the Historical Society’s website.

Shooting for success

The local Free Throw Championship Competition sponsored by the St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council #11666 will be held at 9-11:45 a.m. with awards at noon, Saturday, January 14, at the Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center, 10450 Algonquin Road, Huntley, Il.

Sun City, a patchwork of lifestyle

Remember the quilt that was in the Sew ‘N Sews room? It needed some repair, so one of the ladies in the group, Ellie Sudduth, took it home, cleaned and fixed it up, but with their newly expanded space where the computer club used to be, she felt a new quilt could be in order. The previous one was then donated elsewhere.

The Innkeeper said what?

The only job I knew was to clean the big stable that was in a cave close to the Inn. I loved animals and loved taking care of them – so, it was fun.

Sun City Property Assessment Council 2011 Summary

It has been a busy year for SunCPAC, but with the completion of the Rutland Township Assessment Information Classes, the Sun City Property Assessment Council draws to conclusion its major events for 2011.

Building tradition

On the day after Thanksgiving, you are probably either getting your house back in order, pulling out your Christmas decorations, or getting in on those early-bird specials in the stores. Not Linda and Frank Fenneman (N. 28).

You just won $50,000, now send us a check

Imagine getting a phone call that informs you, “You’ve won $50,000 in a drawing! Just send us a check for $299 to claim your reward.”

Peace, history, faith

Sometimes you have to travel 6,000 miles to an ancient world to have a uniquely religious and patriotic American experience.

Fire investigation expands

Nearly three weeks after the first fatal house fire in Sun City occurred, the cause of the fire is still unknown.

From flat to tablescapes

The holiday season is upon us, and with it the opportunity to create beautifully-designed and decorated spaces in our home.

It’s pure elementary

To provide a safer environment for Sun City’s swimming pools, Stingrays’ Head Swim Coach, Chris Hinde, recently invited swim club members to participate with him and Assistant Coach, Len Lencioni, to become certified in Elementary Forms of Survival, Water Rescue, and Pool Entries.

Whole lot of swimming going on

If you have caught a view of Prairie’s indoor pool on recent Saturday mornings, you have heard and seen a lot of excitement and swimming going on! It seems that our new coach, Chris Hinde, is intent on strengthening Stingrays’ membership as a club, as well as helping us all to swim much more efficiently.

Railroad Club Sets 2011 Holiday Display

The Kishwaukee Valley-Eakin Creek Model Railroad Club of Sun City has announced the running dates for this year’s Holiday Display. Trains will run in the Prairie Lodge Social Lounge from Friday November 25 through Thursday December 29.

‘Tis the season to be healthy

It’s that time of the year when your wallets shrink and your waist measurements increase. As much as we look forward to holiday parties, many of us fear enjoying them too much, leading to the packing on of pounds. Indeed, the average American just consumed approximately 2000 to 4500 calories and up to 229 grams of fat from eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Hannukah, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day still await us! Studies show that most of us will gain at least 1 to 2 pounds during the six-week holiday season. This is a weight gain most of us cannot handle with our weight-bearing hinges already under stress.