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A world of marvelous lights and flights – but not a popper in sight

When I was a young boy, I decided that I wanted to be an inventor.

The danger of a low-salt diet

In our last session, I wrote that doctors recommend a maximum of 2,300 mg of sodium daily for healthy people. Often 1,500 mg. or as low as 1,000 mg is prescribed for people with blood pressure problems. Low salt diets are not associated with a reduction in blood pressure for a vast majority of the population.

Sammy’s Italian Vegetable and Sausage Soup

This week’s recipe is one of my own, a very zesty and healthy soup perfect for these cold winter days. This is a soup that, combined with a loaf of Italian bread, becomes a great meal.

Senior pet care, part 2

No two senior dogs are exactly alike and neither is their care. It is always important to work with your vet and canine nutritional consultant to determine what is the best course of action for your aging dog.

Niko’s Lodge delicious from appetizers to dessert

A Sun Day holiday party afforded me the opportunity to review the relatively new Niko’s Lodge in the Algonquin Commons. Twenty fellow columnists and personnel of the Sun Day Newspaper met in a private area of the restaurant to celebrate and enjoy a meal together.

Billie Holiday’s extraordinary voice and story

Neighbor Stan Auster asked that I write about his favorite vocalist, Billie Holiday. Billie, born Eleanora Harris (1915-1959), was an American jazz singer and songwriter who was nicknamed “Lady Day” by her friend Lester Young.

Police team with local specialists to keep seniors safe

When there’s something strange in your neighborhood, email inboxes, or answering machine, Cherie Aschenbrenner wants you to call her.

Al’s Cafe brings a worldly spin to the old malt shop style

Our good friends, Rich and Sharon, joined us for dinner last Saturday at an old standby in Elgin, Al’s Café and Creamery, at 42 Du Page Court. Fortunately, we arrived before the rush, as we had no reservations.

The agony and the ecstasy

No, I’m not referring to the 1965 movie starring Charlton Heston. That movie dramatically recounts the life of Michelangelo and, of course, his challenges while painting the Sistine Chapel. As I understand it, the entire project ceiling to floor took about four years.

Remind me why we have these again?

Before I started working with the Sun Day, I had little knowledge of what exactly a township was. I was aware they existed, but other than that, they were a complete mystery to me.

Love lost and love found once more

SUN CITY – As people enter their golden years, they must face the facts of diminishing health and lost loved ones, but also the hope for new beginnings. Sun City residents Dick and Rose Beu of N. 32B have been married for about seven years now.

Video gaming thrives at Village Inn – is Jameson’s next?

HUNTLEY – Video gaming has made a successful debut at Huntley’s Village Inn and may be coming to Jameson’s in Sun City later this year. “We have video gaming now,” reads the huge hand-written notice on the Village Inn’s front window. Folks driv­ing by on Main Street on the town square would have a hard …

Firm envisions repurposing old customer service building

SUN CITY – Back in the ear­ly days of Sun City, Del Webb set up a customer service center on Farm Hill Road on the east­ern edge of the community.

Getting along major theme of supervisor candidate forum

In 1850, when Grafton Town¬ship was founded, Thomas Stilwell Huntley was elected its first supervisor. According to the township website, he was “much loved and respected by residents.” Joy, friendly camaraderie, and a positive confidence in the township’s future abound¬ed, so say historians.

Candidates want to keep township bus, may alter service

SUN CITY – According to the four candidates for Grafton Township Supervisor, recent rumors of the township’s bus service being scrapped are false.
Candidates gave insight into what they plan to do with the bus service through interviews with the Sun Day and comments made during a Feb. 6 candidate forum at Drendel Ballroom.

Hi ho, hi ho, I think his name is … D’oh!

My memory isn’t what it used to be. Well, maybe it is. How would I know?

Sun City residents find time to Write On

SUN CITY- While some have always had a strong interest in writing, and others would never claim themselves to be writers, the Write On group makes one thing very clear: everyone has a story to tell.

More on ‘Sun City Discounts’

In my last column I shared the brainstorming discussion that I had experienced during a social gathering of neighbors who were concerned about the continual increase in rates from service providers like Comcast. I floated the idea of having a designated person from our community to act as a liaison with common service providers.

Blue (and red) light special

Blue (and red) light special

Parkinson’s disease: A journey of hope

To my Sun City friends diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, I am sending this Valentine of love as I write my four-part series on your debilitating disease. For all of our residents, these articles will teach us lessons of courage and hope.

How salt got its reputation

Without salt, life is impossible. Salt is as important as oxygen and water. Back before 450 BC, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recognized the healing powers of salt for infections, clearing congestion, and curing disease of the spleen.

Safety tips for avoiding falls

Keep your floors free of clutter and tripping hazards. Arrange furniture to provide open walking pathways.

Peanut Butter Candy

Recently, Judy and I were at the Lessners’ home for game night. On this particular night, Denise Lessner served these scrumptious homemade delights called Peanut Butter Candy.

Sponsor’s offers tasty food but prices are hit-and-miss

One of the reasons I love writing this column is that so many of you write me with your restaurant suggestions. Last month, one of my friends called to tell about the opening of a new restaurant in town.

The harmonica, a unique spice in the jazz cookbook

Here’s an instrument that has a long history in jazz music, but very little recognition. Its unique sound capabilities add a warm, bluesy quality to any arrangement.

Laughter By Paul 2/14/13

The teacher was conducting an American history class when she called on Johnny Smith.

Corian countertop maintenance

Many of the homes in Sun City have Corian countertops. Over the years, many of these have developed stains and scratches that need to be removed.

Ask an Angel 2/14/13

Family is so important. It is the glue that holds many of us together. We raise and nurture our children to move out of the “nest,” but we do so believing and hoping that the relationship will continue to be close as they grow into their own personhood.