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Ticks are in the thick of it – Part 1: Statistics, preventative measures, and tick removal technique

Having lived in the Kildeer/Long Grove area for 35 years, I am quite aware of that pesky, bloodsucking, disease-transmitting arachnid referred to as a tick.

The troubling accuracy of grim sci-fi predictions

One of my favorite movies is Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” I love how the film is set in the future (relative to its release in 1968) but looks at the future through 1960s lenses.

Preventing credit card fraud, minimize loss with diligent monitoring

We were at home watching T.V. and the phone rang. At the same time, I received a text message on my cell phone from our credit card company. The phone call was also from the credit card company. They were inquiring about a recent transaction on my credit card: a purchase in New Mexico of $500.

Setting the temperature limit stop on a shower faucet

Q: I read your article about adjusting my shower temperature. However, I do not have the faucet you talk about. My home was built in 2007, and it is different. Can you tell me how to adjust the temperature with a different faucet?

Caution…fire in the hole!

There are a lot of Mexican restaurants around, but sadly, too few of them have both excellent food and authentic atmosphere. El Meson in Schaumburg is an exception to the rule.

Take your verticle garden to the top

We moved out of our former home when our daughter, Mary, was two and Sarah was five months old. Shortly after that, whenever we would drive down Main Street in Huntley and pass our house, we would say “Hi, old house, bye, old house.”

The real cause of heart disease

Close to 75 million Americans suffer from heart disease. Many are taking the Band-Aid approach by having bypass surgery or stints put in. Over the years these can close. We need to take responsibility for our lifestyle.

Ask an Angel 7/18/13

Q: I am thinking about taking a yoga class, but I am not sure if it is the right form of exercise for me. I am 78.

Sailing toward home again on a ship of the senses

I went to the Cayman Islands this morning, where I lay on a white sand beach with waves lapping at my feet. Frigate birds soared overhead, and as I drowsed between sleep and wakefulness, I tried to decide if I should grab my fins and paddle out to snorkel the coral reef again or just order another frosty Bahama Mama and wait for dinner at the thatched beach hut.

Slow spokes keep the fun rolling

Riding a bike can be a different activity to just about anyone who gets on one.
For some, it’s a way to get out into nature and trek over hilly, rugged terrain. For others, a bike is an eco-friendly way to get to the store. Some like to push themselves to new distances or speeds: those riders would fit right in with the Edgewater pedalers.

Long road to the Army honored with flight

Dick Tanney may have never seen combat during his service with the Army, but he’s nevertheless proud of his past.

‘Sex Please’ hopeful to connect with audience

When the Theatre Company of Sun City was founded in 2003, its initial goal was to provide residents in the area an opportunity to experience musical theater, with two musicals scheduled each year.

Parking lot work stalled by rain

The recent incessant rains have been great for Sun City’s lawns, gardens, trees, and landscaping.

Vending machines come to Fountain View

Prairie Lodge’s Fountain View Center, unveiled in 2012, has it all.

Growth plan for HHS includes expansion from within

About a decade ago, School District 158 officials were certain they would have to build a second high school. Enrollment at Huntley High School was soaring swiftly to more than 2,000 students.

Punishing path to Cup makes Hawks’ win all the sweeter

Seventeen seconds of hock­ey lightning, and Chicago has another sports champion­ship.
But this return of Lord Stan­ley’s Cup to the Windy City area is special, don’t you think?

The brutal impact of lupus, Part II: Lupus diagnosis guidelines and treatment options

In Part 1 of this series, lupus (SLE) was described as a very serious autoimmune disease, where over a period of time, the body’s defense system can attack multiple organs in the body. No single test exists today that can confirm a positive diagnosis of lupus.

Laughter By Paul – 7/3/13

An old man was wondering if his wife had a hearing problem. So one night he stood behind her while she was sitting in her lounge chair.

Is saturated fat our enemy? Part II

Last week we talked about how cholesterol and saturated fat are still blamed today for obesity, heart disease, strokes, and a myriad of other problems by the medical institutions and encouraged by the companies who package our food.

My lawn, a field of dreams

I’m not a baseball fan, but even I like the look of Wrigley Field’s striped or checkerboard grass. Neat, clean, dramatic: the perfect stage for a real show.

If you get a photo of my salt shaker, don’t bother calling back

I got a smart phone the other day, and now I feel more stupid than ever.

Yippee-ki-oh-ki-steak!

Nothing says Father’s Day like cowboys and steak. We visited Donley’s Old West Steakhouse in Union with our own Wild West expert, Dr. Jim and his wife. He provided us with interesting historical snippets throughout the evening.

Musings on maples, mulch, and much more

We moved into our current home 13 years ago. It is situated on an acre in a small country subdivision. It was built in the ’70s, and we are the third owners.

Ask an Angel – 7/3/13

Q. Help, I cannot sleep at night. I can fall asleep fine, but then I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep.

When should I call the police?

The easy answer is when you see suspicious behavior. Now what is suspicious behavior or activity? Easy answer for some and not so for others. This is when it can get troublesome. So how do you determine when to call? I will try to give you some examples.

Fix a noisy bathroom fan

Q: Our fans in the bathrooms are rather noisy. Broan has new replacement fans that are supposed to be quieter and move more air. Have you had any experience with these, and are they easy to replace?

How schools are funded

Since my column in May, 2013, on “Another Property Tax Increase,” I have received numerous emails and correspondence from our Sun City neighbors who have weighed in on their own concerns over the increase.