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Anderson fills vacant board seat

The Sun City Board of Directors has appointed Ken Anderson to fill the position left vacant by the passing of Jim Van Fleet.

Easter egg hunt party

The annual Grandma, Grandpa & Me Easter Egg Hunt Party will be held on Sunday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the Meadow View Lodge. Tickets will be sold outside the Multi-Purpose Card Room at Prairie Lodge on Wednesday, March 18, from 6-7 p.m. If you haven’t already paid your dues, you may do so when you purchase your tickets.

Mailbox wizard

Ron Johnston is a Sun City resident who is giving new meaning to the phrase “on call.” Ron is not a doctor, cop, or first responder. He is a fulltime staff member of the association. He is in charge of APN neighborhood landscaping, snow removal, and…mailbox services.

Man misses ride on Siberian Express

I admit it. I’ve had my nose buried in outside writing projects the past week and haven’t been paying much attention to news beyond Sun City and the Huntley area. Maybe not even beyond Sun City. Perhaps I should count myself lucky I’ve been bundled up in a world of fiction; otherwise, my said nose might have caught a serious case of frostbite when the Siberian Express cold front swept through, which I missed entirely.

Hydrant ‘flag mystery’ solved

Is there anything special about a fire hydrant? Do we take much notice of them? When the village flushes them in the spring or summer, we may notice. Or when there’s a fire in our neighborhood, we’re thankful one is nearby.

Ride-sharing program begins March 2 for all Huntley residents

Residents of Huntley now have the ability to participate in a ride-sharing program, as the village has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the McHenry County Dial-A-Ride program called MCRide.

History meets contemporary in downtown updates

More than a century ago, Huntley’s development as a significant municipality took off. Today, it’s time for redevelopment.

Yours for the choosing, Part III

I recently saw a sign on a Florida road marquee shouting out “Weight Loss is Fat Crying.” We probably all need to become a part of that “crying scene” sometime in our senior lives. It can be easy as substituting grapes for a brownie to lower calories consumed.

A time-tested tale of plush micro-fibered self-sacrifice

“Hero” is too strong a word in this case. Instead, call me “loving husband,” or “caring friend.” But not “hero.”

All fired up over Italian

The Dining Duo was recently cruising in the “Fatmobile,” northbound on Route 31, when our eyes suddenly spotted a parking lot in front of Marzano’s Wood Fired Italian restaurant in McHenry that was overflowing with cars. We decided it was our duty to see what all the fuss was about.

50 Shades of White

On a blustery 2-degree (-15 degree wind chill) evening, a couple married for over 40 years left their “fortress of solitude,” otherwise known as Del Webb, for a date night of dinner and a show on Valentine’s Day.

McFarland, USA a good run

This is a true story about McFarland, California. It’s a town of 12,000 people located in the San Joaquin Valley, famous for its rich farmland and vegetable production. The population is 95 percent Hispanic, virtually all of them dependent on picking crops as their only source of income.

Ask an Angel: February 26, 2015

Q. I like to go for walks, but this season has been a challenge for me. I don’t feel motivated to exercise in my home. How can I stay active without going stir crazy?

Huntley Community Radio update: February 26, 2015

There have been some changes in our weekly schedule to make room for our new shows. You can get the new listings by going to our website huntleyradio.org and clicking on “Schedule.”

Ask the Woodchucks: February 26, 2015

read the article in the February 12 edition of Sun Day about dripping sounds from a furnace. I have a similar problem, but it stems from my water heater.

Latest Sun City break-in has wrinkle

The latest burglary in Sun City occurred in the 13000 block of Farm Hill Drive in Neighborhood 1. But this one had a new wrinkle.

Men of Harmony

Picture it. It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re dining out with someone special. Suddenly, a traditionally attired barbershop quartet appears at your table, presents your companion with a silk red rose and a personalized card, and bursts into song. Enter the Fox Valley Men of Harmony.

Thinking about the road less traveled

Change is weird. I mean, it’s something we all go through, since it’s a natural part of life, but it’s still weird.

The tax man

For close to two decades, Arvind Shah has been doing something that the majority of us probably do not enjoy: filling out taxes.

Sun City break-ins provide good, bad news

The latest break-in information in Sun City provides both good and bad news.

Dist. 158 maintains financial integrity despite lack of state support

The State of Illinois is not paying some of its bills on time, but School District 158 in Huntley is.

Our February story

Have you noticed love is in the air? Why? Valentine’s Day is coming, and we at HCR want you to know that we love you! Yes, you, our loyal listeners. Since we now are on 101.5 FM, there are more of you to love. We keep hearing that you like our programming. That’s great.

Yours for the choosing, part 2

Overweight predisposes individuals, especially seniors, to a multitude of illnesses and health catastrophes! It isn’t surprising then that recently 13 active Sun City residents revealed among their top 2015 New Year’s Resolutions: Weight Control.

Dripping water on water heater, and dripping sounds from furnace

Water keeps dripping down the copper tube on the side of our water heater onto the floor. Is this a problem or is it normal?

Black or White a gray area

I once admitted publicly that I had “never seen a Kevin Costner movie I didn’t like.” My perspective on him hasn’t changed after seeing Black or White, but admittedly this is at the lower end of my “Costner scale.”

Stake your claim for comfort food

Jim and Nancy do not disclose the fact that they will review a restaurant before they attend, ensuring their reviews are unbiased and uninfluenced by their position with the Sun Day.

Wait for it… wait for it… here comes the sun!

OK, so the days are short and the nights are long. It’s winter, after all. But look on the bright side: The solstice has passed, the wee days are creeping slightly longer, the groundhog has spoken, and before you know it the long lazy days of summer will be here!

Ask an Angel: February 12, 2015

Q. My wife recently passed away. As my health began to decline, she became my caregiver and she helped me tremendously. I want to retain my independence, and I am skeptical about asking for outside help. What can I do to help myself?