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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?

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?

Yankee Doodle went to Memphis and ordered the Uname

Two weeks ago I made a weekend trip with six friends to Memphis, TN. We were there for a music festival, but the best stories I’ve brought back revolve around food.

Reasons to consider pruning your plants this spring

Pruning is a common spring gardening chore. When done correctly it can lead to increased flowers, neater appearance, and better plant health. When done incorrectly it can affect the shape, health, and flowers on plants for many years to come. This Gardener’s Forum will be the first of a two-part series on pruning.

Laughter By Paul 05/23/13

Two lawyers, Jon and Chuck, head out for their usual nine holes of golf. Jon offers Chuck a bet. “Let’s say we bet $50.”

Ask an Angel 5/23/13

Q. Now that I am in my “golden years,” I am seeing my neighbors and friends pass on, and this is leaving me with a feeling of great sadness. I feel alone, too. I don’t know how to cope some days.

The schoolyard clash of the bully-battling mantras

Quick now — complete this sentence: “Sticks and stones may break my bones…”
Chances are, if you are old enough to have put classrooms and playgrounds behind you, you ended the quote with something like “but words will never hurt me.”

Another property tax increase

In the September 20, 2012 issue of the Sun Day, I wrote a column entitled “Taxation without representation.” In that article I expressed particular concern over the exorbitant amount of property taxes we pay in support of School District 158.

Threads of charity

“We’re a small group but we do mighty things,” Dawn Schultz, vice president of Krafty Needlers, said of her group.

Update: driver, people in Regency Pkwy. building unharmed

A driver crashed her car into a commercial building at 12173 Regency Parkway in Huntley around 8 a.m. this morning. No one was injured.

Major League Life

In Major League Baseball lore, legendary slugger Ted Williams was famous for not giving visitors to the Boston Red Sox clubhouse the time of day, even after he retired as a player. He rarely had much patience with autograph seekers, reporters, and photographers. Bob Campbell found a way, however, to surmount the superstar’s private wall. And he has a photo or two to prove it.

Strutters celebrate 10 years of tap dance

What started in 2003 as a love for tap dance and Shirley Temple movies is nearing its tenth birthday, and members of the Sun City Strutters are looking forward to an anniversary to remember.

A kiss of hope for children fighting cancer

The life of Carter Kettner will be remembered in a 5K and special 2K “Superhero Run” on Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12.

The debate over death

End-of-life planning is a struggle for many seniors because it involves decisions that pass through many channels. Family, doctors, and religion often play a role in shaping the discussion along with the individual’s own beliefs.

Election canvass reports shed light on senior voting

Election canvass reports for the April 9 elections were filed on April 23, giving a detailed picture of voting trends in the area.

One-of-a-kind sites just off the beaten path in Arizona

Think about Arizona and you probably think of the Grand Canyon, deserts, really hot weather, and maybe of the Hoover Dam and the gunfight at the OK Corral. But this fascinating state has much more to offer the visitor – things hidden in tiny towns, almost lost in the huge deserts, or buried deep within the frenetic activities in sprawling cities.

Tips for outdoor playtime

Spring has sprung and our dogs are anxious to get outside! There are a few precautions we should take in order to make sure their time outside is a safe one.