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A well-connected kitchen

Some chefs chase recipes with a Captain Ahab-like obsession. They are consumed by the work of refining their ingre­dients and methods until they know the dish is the best that they can possibly make. Like those chefs, Fran Hol­mstrom has a white whale of her own: the chocolate chip cookie.

An exhibition of talent

Sun City’s Feeling Great Is Ageless Expo, held on May 22, was highlighted with the swimming performances of 12 Stingray Swim Club members. The chartered club’s program was developed and led by coach Len Lencioni with water aerobic instructor Chris Hinde adding commentary.

Huntley’s young historical society looks to grow before finding new home

Membership is trumping museums these days in the fledgling Huntley Historical Society.

I-90 noise abatement talks move forward with village, tollway

Residents of Neighborhood 35 in far-south Sun City haven’t given up in their battle against traffic noise from the Interstate 90 tollway.
The residents got bad news a few months ago from the Illinois Tollway Authority regarding a requested sound barrier between the stretch of homes and I-90. However, they have gotten some better news recently from the ITA and the Village of Huntley.

Garden Club hosts tour of Sun City’s greenest gardens

It’s that time of year. There is no longer a need to be stuck inside because of the weather. The sun is shining, the grass is bright green, and the flowers are in bloom. It’s time to grab your sunglasses and head outside.

New Grafton officers pass budget at special meeting

Twenty-five days before Grafton Township’s first scheduled monthly meeting with its new officers, a special meeting was called on May 23 in the Grafton Township office on Vine Street in Huntley.

St. Mary Senior Group’s 10th anniversary marked with Mass

The 10th anniversary of St. Mary’s Senior Group was commemorated in a special Mass on May 24 led by Monsignor Steve Knox.
The Mass’s message centered around friendship and that true friends are a blessing from God. It was one Senior Group President Dolores Boychuk said resonated strongly through the pews that day.

Sun City seeks surfers for Relay for Life team

A popular cliché about a person’s future dreams is, “find a cure for cancer.”
The truth is, our society is making significant progress toward finding a cure – one day, one fundraiser, one cancer survivor – at a time.

If you’ve got my back, I’ve got you covered

Somebody once said, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” But I disagree.

Laughter By Paul – 6/5/13

Sam booked his 80-year-old grandmother on a flight from Florida to Nevada. He called the airline to go over her special needs. The representative listened patiently as he requested a wheelchair and an attendant for his mother because of her arthritis and impaired vision to the point of near blindness.

Hello sunshine, Part II

Many alternative doctors believe it is not the sun that causes melanoma but rather the toxic chemicals we lather on our skin to keep from burning. The skin is a half-inch thick, and poisons are readily absorbed into the skin and make their way to the liver.

Pruning tips and techniques, Part II

According to dictionary.com, one of the definitions of the word “dwarf” is “an animal or plant much smaller than the average of its kind or species.” This seems to be a very concise definition.

Ask an Angel – 6/6/13

Q. I recently visited an old friend who I have not seen in a while, and I was taken aback by the clutter in her home. Papers were all over the counters as well as lots of dirty dishes on the counter. Things just didn’t look right. I would not categorize her as a hoarder, but I think it could be the start of something. Do you have suggestions of how help her without being offensive?

Removing patio rust spots

Question: I have orange/rust colored spots/circles on the cement on my patio. Can you tell me what causes these spots and how can they be removed? What is the best way to clean the cement patio?

Huntley bicycle patrol pedals through the streets again this summer

Our Huntley Police Department’s bicycle patrol is in action again. The program, which has been in force for several years, is designed to interact with our citizens. It will not replace the normal patrol duties of HPD but rather give it an extended outreach to the community during summer months.

Recycled vanity makes for fresh embarrassment

It’s come to my attention that if you’re going to embarrass yourself, it’s going to be in front of your neighbors.

An alternative to cable

Earlier this year, I wrote a col­umn on “negotiating rates for products and service.” At a subsequent Sun City Town Hall Meeting, the idea of negotiating with Comcast was posed by a community member. Our board President indicated that a mem­ber of the Board was approach­ing Comcast to determine what, if anything, could be done to obtain more reasonable rates for members or our community.

Pursuing the past

For anyone who’s ever wondered about their family’s roots and countries of origin — and which of their ancestors were tradesmen, states­man, heroes, or horse thieves — you may have been bitten by the genealogy bug.

Update: Village addresses recent Direct Energy letters

  Some readers have expressed confusion over recent letters sent by Direct Energy, the village’s electric supply company since it decided to join with other municipalities to negotiate lower rates last year. The village has explained what the letter means (some were sent in error) here: huntley.il.us/documents/6513DirectEnergyInformation.pdf

A touch of instruction

These days, it seems as if there is always some new technology coming out. Today, there are no longer just landline phones and desktop computers. We now have laptops, tablets, smart phones, and that is just the start.

Meeting held on end-of-life issues group

Do terminally ill patients have the right to decide when and how they will end their lives?
This intensely personal, highly emotional, and often controversial question was brought front and center before a small group in Sun City and other residents on May 14 at Fountain View Center.

When home is where the wild things are

While the warm weather gives people and their pets an outdoor place to play, residents should be aware of the potential problems when sharing spring and summer with native wildlife.

Kreutzer-ComEd power line dispute ends in home demoltion

The decade-long legal battle between the Kreutzer family of Huntley and Commonwealth Edison has ended. The final event was not in favor of the Kreutzer family.

Village manager gives answers, outlines Huntley’s future

Huntley Village Manager Dave Johnson spoke to the Current Events Club on May 14 to discuss Huntley’s long-term plans and address questions from the crowd.

Hello sunshine, Part I

It has been a long winter in Huntley, and many of you can’t wait to get to the “social pool,” lay out in the sun for that gorgeous tan, and bask in the warmth of spring. Others of you will head for the golf and tennis courts or simply work in your yards.

A plan for safe summer exercise

Helpguide.org states, “Exercise is the key to healthy aging.” Cathy Segarra, Centegra Huntley’s Wellness Center program manager and registered nurse, added, “According to the National Institute on Aging Health, studies have shown that even doing moderate amount of exercise…can improve your health.”

A solution to the ‘water hammer’ problem

Question: We recently purchased a new front-loading washing machine and everything is great except every time the washing machine turns off the water, there is a loud banging noise. It even rattles the pipes in the wall. Is there any way to quiet this down?