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The next big technology

Podcasting. Have you heard of it? You will soon.

2016 National Night Out info

Since 2002 Sun City, Huntley, under the sponsorship and direction of the Neighborhood Watch/Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NW/NHN) Committee, has participated in National Night Out (NNO) and is proud to again be part of this effort, our 14th year.

Hang Your Hat: July 14, 2016

Letters for the week of July 14.

Dealing with those wascally wabbits, Part 2

It is important to use a variety of animal repellent products. What works in someone else’s yard, may not work in yours. What works in your yard for a while, may stop working if the rabbits get used to it.

Check these out: July 14, 2016

On the NEW bookshelves is a non-fiction item that appeals to me because it has (as you can tell from the title) many pictures and not too much text. I used to tell my high school students that an easy way to keep up with current events, so as not to appear totally ignorant, was to browse through a weekly news magazine and look at the pictures, and read the captions.

Traveling to China presents challenges

We’ve all seen multiple pictures of the various wonders of China, but visiting and seeing it for yourself is different; the “touch and feel” makes it a definite lasting memory.

Refresh the Aging Hardware and Paint Inside Your House

The plating on the door handles on several of the doors in my house has worn off and they look bad. It is worst on the outside of the room. I would like to take the new looking ones on the inside of the closet doors and swap them with the worn ones, but I don’t know how to do this.

A Grand Slam Breakfast “Slam”

There is an old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” As we get older, doesn’t that seem to be the case? It is a proven scientific fact that time does seem to go faster as you get older. Having said this, welcome to our post Fourth of July article! We are celebrating it at our new Denny’s Restaurant aka “America’s Diner” at Drendel’s Corner.

Ask an Angel: July 14, 2016

I really need to stay fit! I see all types of classes in my community, but quite frankly I am a little self-conscious about trying them out. I have good intentions, but never make it to the class. How can I get motivated enough to attend one?

The Legend of Tarzan – ok, but not great

As far as I can tell, no other character, fictional or otherwise, has been the subject of more movies than Tarzan. This is the 53rd film starring Edgar Rice Burroughs epic hero, each story different from the others, but of course with lots of commonalities.

Political Place: July 14, 2016

Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated to the Sun Day.

Shopping the Racks!

Sherwin’s VIP Fashion Service and Fashion Show delighted its audience in Drendel Ballroom on Wednesday, June 29. Accompanied by a delicious luncheon provided by Jameson’s, one highlight of the program featured “The Price is Right” game with Kristi Buckman and Judy Koplos winning wardrobe items sold that day in Prairie Lodge’s hall outside the show venue. 

Things are looking up, way up

“Hurry to the stable, Matthias. We need you!” So begins the ebook, A Baby Changes our World, written by Sun City resident Ken Kozy. The story outlines the events of the Christmas Nativity story from the viewpoint of Matthias, a nine year-old stable boy living in Bethlehem. Later in the story, young Matthias looks to the skies, in awe of the bright star he sees glowing in the sky.

Skipping a generation, but not a turn

They say some things skip a generation, and I think I’ve found one of them.

What’s a mom to do when the channel-changer is way over there?

Let’s face it, we’ll never make America great again until our politically correct legal system stops harassing good parents.

I speak, of course, about the McHenry County woman who was charged with a misdemeanor and forced to plead guilty of endangering the life of her children, just because she fired a pistol shot into the TV where the kids were watching a music video.

Why we choose to live in an active senior adult community, part 2

It was most pleasing to discover in our last newspaper publication that Sun City/Huntley ranks #5 in popularity among other U.S. senior communities, according to 55Places.com. After viewing The Feeling Great Is Ageless Expo located throughout our Prairie Lodge recently, this ranking probably comes as no surprise to the expo’s participants.

Summer safety tips from Huntley Police Department

Summer is officially here, and with the warmer weather comes a new concern for household security.

Huntley Party in the Park

Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4 has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. Huntley Community Radio is going to help celebrate this great occasion with commercial-free music from Friday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m., after the HCR Evening News until the end of the Huntley “Party in the Park.”

Air Conditioner Maintenance

The air conditioner unit on the outside of your house with the large fan pointing upward is called the condenser unit. It contains the compressor and the condenser heat exchanger. The condenser is like the radiator in your car. It has tubes that wrap around all four sides of the box.

Ask an Angel: June 30, 2016

I seem to be overwhelmed with worry, especially in today’s world. There is so much going on! How do I fight these feelings of worry? I don’t think I’m alone on this!

Hang Your Hat: June 30, 2016

Letters for the week of June 30.

Veterans Memorial granite installed

On Friday, June 24, crews installed the highly anticipat- ed granite slabs, making up the new Veterans Memorial in Dahmer Square.

Independence Day: Resurgence – a huge disappointment

Yes, this was not only a huge disappointment, but it was also almost alarming how bad this movie was.

Dealing with those wascally wabbits, Part 1

We all have our routines. They keep us on task and help us to remember to do certain things each day. Most routines are helpful, but some can be counterproductive. Unfortunately, rabbits have routines also.

Headline: “Wok” on the “fire” side

We were in Hoffman Estates shopping at Mariano’s, aka The Dining Duo’s “Disneyland,” one late Saturday afternoon and decided to have dinner out that way. Jim was craving Asian cuisine, so I suggested, how about that restaurant in the South Barrington Arboretum that is across from the Mago Grill called Wok ‘n Fire? So we “wok”ed on the wild side and gave it a try.

Grandson takes 4th in Iron Man

Grant Fritz (19), son of Sun City resident Gary Fritz of Neighborhood 35, competed in a Iron Man 70.3 competition on June 19 in Syracuse New York.

A Tale of Two Walkers

Judy Smith and Pat Shannon met in 2008 when Smith moved in across the street from Shannon on Timber Creek Drive.

“My [previous] neighbor and I were good buddies,” said Shannon. “Then, when Judy moved in to Peggy’s house, well, we began to be buddies, too.”

The two forged a friendship that centered around walking.

I did it! I have finally achieved greatness!

For most people, it takes a lifetime to achieve greatness. Take my father, for instance. He didn’t achieve greatness until he was 76. My grandfather didn’t achieve it until he was 84. But I achieved it at only 36. In record time, in my opinion.