MY SUN DAY NEWS
Q. I have heard that it’s very easy to get sick when flying on an airplane. What can I do to protect myself?
My wife and I are big-time recyclers and proud of it. If it can be recycled, we recycle it. And if it can’t be recycled, we oftentimes find a way to repurpose it, especially clothes where repurposing is called refashioning.
If you glanced into the kitchen cupboard of my home when I was a kid, you would think we lived in Random Acres.
What emergency you ask? Does someone need help? Did they call 911? My wife reminded me of a recent real life experience I would like to share with you.
As the world goes more and more digital, we are experiencing growth in some new businesses that can save us money.
A man and woman were recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. While cutting the cake, the wife was moved after seeing her husband’s eyes fill with tears.
About eight years ago, my husband picked up a small wooden plaque at a garage sale and hung it above our pantry door. At dinner, our daughter Sarah’s chair faces in such a way that she looks directly at this plaque.
I want to say “hello” to my former class participants who have taken my classes many times as well as to new people who may have been reading my column all winter. While I have had an enjoyable winter in Florida, the trials and temptations that I have experienced have been numerous and have given me greater dependence upon the Lord to guide and direct.
Do you have carbon monoxide detectors in your house? If you do not, you are in violation of the law. Effective January 1, 2007, Illinois Public Act 094-0741 required carbon monoxide detectors in all buildings that contain sleeping units.
With six years of experience under their belts, the Edgewater Home and Lifestyle Expo committee has their operation down pat.
My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary by purchasing tickets for “The Book of Mormon” followed by a lovely dinner. The entire day including parking, gas, theatre tickets and dinner, totaled an amount somewhere between a mortgage payment and a student loan.
The tradition of tap dancing has strong roots linked with the coming of blues and jazz music nearing the 20th century. While starting off as a natural tap to the beat, it ended up being a rhythm dance allowing the dancers to create music with their feet.
Marisa Buchheit, Miss Chicago 2012, and recently crowned Miss Heart of Illinois, has an upcoming performance on Tuesday, April 30 at Sun City’s Drendel Ballroom.
Though the weather outside has been dreary, it is still spring. And as this season comes around every year, it coincides with one major event: spring cleaning.
Though this winter has seen less burglar activity than recent years – there were 10 burglaries between January 2011 and May 2012 – all is not quiet on the crime front.
With voters having cast their ballots on April 9, local elections have come to a close and new officials are getting ready to take office.
Ryan Czarnecki is like his peers in some ways – still trying to figure out what he wants to do with the rest of his life and competing on Huntley High School’s swimming team – but there’s one aspect that outshines the rest: his volunteerism.
Did you know that Sun City/Huntley’s Wellness Department now provides one yearly free Wellness Visit or “Well Check” to residents who have had Medicare Part B for longer than 12 months? Lab work and diagnostics requiring a copy, and Medicare Part B deductible are not included in the checkup.
Q. Our house was built approximately six years ago. On top of the water heater is a black something with a small tank, pipe that goes into the ceiling and a hose that leads into the floor drain. What is this for? It makes a loud siren-type noise that is getting louder. What can we do? Thanks.
I often get questions from my students at the University about retirement savings. Most of my students are under the age of 50, so the answers to their questions are a bit different for some retirement plans.
In a recent restaurant survey, Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake was one of the top favorites, so my wife Judy and I invited friends Mike and Darby McGuigan to join us on a Sunday night to find out if the restaurant lived up to its reputation and high marks.
This week, I am putting the spotlight on one of the “stars” of the very popular TV show “Dancing With The Stars.” He is the heart and soul of all the great music used on the show, other than that provided by musical guests. He is Harold Wheeler, the musical director of the show that is now in its 16th season.
When I left Huntley for my home in Florida last October, I made the decision not to teach my February classes but to have fun with all the people in our Christian R.V. Park going to Bible conferences, enjoying the sun and warm weather, relaxing by the pool, taking trips and socializing, which usually meant eating mostly health-destroyers such as sugar and processed items with little or no nutrition.
A very special childhood memory for me is when my mom would take me to the Huntley Bank. The bank was located on Main Street in the building just west of the Village Inn. She would set me up on the counter while our bank teller—her good friend, Marlene Manke—would process her bank deposit. Marlene was always very kind to me and probably found a candy treat for me to enjoy while I was there.
Any time you hit the road in a rented car with a handful of people, there’s a good chance hands will curl into fists. After all, not everybody has the same idea of a “good time,” right?
A few years ago, Tom decided to visit a friend who was stationed in Germany.
Q. I take my mother to her doctor visits and find that it can be a stress filled time because we always seem to forget to bring something up. What can we do to alleviate any stressors?
This week’s recipe is from Edgewater resident Fran Holmstrom. Not only did she send in one of her recipes, but she also tells us about her recipe blog. Is that great or what? Here’s what Fran wrote in to me:
Meeting our heroes is one of those rare situations that rattles the nerves with feelings of both extreme excitement and terror.
Their names are as colorful, intriguing, and exotic as the products themselves: “Blueberry Lemon, Carrot Crazy, Maple and Bacon, Margarita, Pina Colada, Ebony and Ivory, Strawberry Lemonade Banana Split, and Red Velvet Cheesecake.”
