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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.

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.

Parade marches through streets and time

Twirling batons, blasts of brass, and massive floats rolling down the street are enough to jog almost any mind back to childhood memories.
Spectators at this year’s Fourth of July Parade in El­gin may find themselves traveling farther back in time – in some cases to a time well before they were born.

The room where you leave your body to find truth

We don’t see the world as it is. We see the world as we are.
I wish I could take credit for that bit of deep wisdom, but I wasn’t the first one to say it. That honor goes to Anais Nin, the early 20th century diarist who knew all about seeing the world.

Laughter by Paul 8/1/2013

While leading a tour of kindergarten students through a hospital, I overheard a conversation between one little girl and an X-ray technician.

Mr. Luck

If you’re trying for a big score in the Illinois Lottery, Sun City’s Bill Reining has a suggestion for you: Buy your next ticket at a store you’ve never been to before, or at least one where you’ve never bought a lottery ticket before.

Acclaimed pianist Wanda Paik to perform in SC

From Schubert and Bach to Mozart and Debussy, Sun City’s Drendel Hall will once again ring with the music of the masters, as performed by returning guest pianist Wanda Paik on Monday, June 24.

Zoning requests granted for senior care facility near Sun City

A major slice of Huntley’s renewed growth is the development of new medical facilities concentrated near Sun City.

Will Huntley’s past be present in its future?

Regardless of their taste for espresso, many customers likely got a buzz upon seeing the northern wall of Huntley’s freshly opened Starbucks along Route 47.
There, set in against old barn wood ¬likely of Wisconsin origin, hang historic pictures of Huntley.

2013 in full swing for Sun City Softball leagues

When the Sun City Softball League opened its 2013 season last month, it did so with an unusual mission – to actually hold its post-season tournaments.

The brutal impact of lupus, Part I: Background information and difficulty in diagnosis

“Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood disease in which the immune system is out of balance, causing damage to [possibly] any organ system in the body,” Diane Magerko, a volunteer for Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter, said.

The chance to join the world’s greatest shoppers

Thrill-seekers of Sun City, have I got a place for you to check out.

Ask an Angel 06/20/13

Q. I took my mom to the emergency room and discovered how ill prepared I was. It turned into a stressful experience. Do you have any tips on how to make it an easier process?

Sillcock leaks/birds in house vents

Q. We have two water spigots, one on the outside of the house and another in the garage. From the very first, both spigots leak when turned on. I know others who have the same problem. Do you know of a fix?

Robust Italian flavors meet modest prices in McHenry

In our never-ending quest for a good Italian restaurant, we recently visited “Touch of Italy” in McHenry with two friends. It is an unassuming storefront restaurant that is a little difficult to find, but as it turned out was well worth the trip.

A tale-telling golfing Irishman offers a lesson in honesty

I hadn’t seen my buddy Mike since last fall, so we got together last week to play a quick nine holes of golf and catch up.

Laughter By Paul 06/20/13

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.

Establishing a Sun City school district starts from within

“If they [the taxing authorities] cannot reduce our tax burden (the most significant portion of which is school tax), then we should set up our own school district within Sun City to fund our education.”

Is saturated fat our enemy? Part I: The case against saturated fat

When it comes to health, probably the most talk¬ed about subject second to all the drugs people are on is the evil of cholesterol and saturated fat in the foods we eat.

Take time to enjoy nature’s beauty at local garden walks

On my refrigerator there is a magnet that has a picture of a woman that resembles June Cleaver. The woman is surrounded by beautiful red roses, and she is smiling broadly. The caption reads “My Garden Kicks A**.” Four words are used to sum up the situation perfectly.

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.