MY SUN DAY NEWS
It has been a long four years for Sun City’s Dorothy Litwin and Allen Pollack. The work and time they’ve put forth finding sponsors, corralling volunteers, and developing programming has given Huntley a brand new media outlet of its very own.
I recently performed my first magic trick by brewing coffee into thin air. Despite its obvious success (not a drop in the mug!), it was not accepted with great applause by my wife. Her patience with me was like a magic trick itself: now you see it, now you don’t.
Years ago, when Jack Gilhooly, N. 12, met Father Scott Donahue, then a young Chicago deacon, a friendship was formed that would lead to both men helping the neediest children in Chicago. Donahue would become a priest serving in churches around Chicago and is now president and CEO of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago.
For all the progress that has been made, heart disease kills nearly one million U.S. citizens yearly, far more than any other disease. About 1.5 million suffer heart attacks. Bypass surgery and artery-opening technology, such as angioplasty balloons and stents – anchors of a $200 billion industry to treat heart disease – are very effective in relieving its chief symptom of angina chest pain. They do almost nothing to arrest the disease itself.
Recently several Sun City residents have sent well over $600 in money packs and Western Union money orders to cover the “taxes” on their lottery winnings. This is yet another fraudulent way people are losing their money. In one instance, the clerk told the individual it was a scam, however, the resident was insistent on making the purchase.
I’m a cancer survivor, and I’m writing about a dedicated group of Sun Citians devoted to helping victims of this dreaded disease and their families.
Jan Jeffe said skydiving gave her one of the biggest thrills of her life. Dave Cook says it gave him an “absolutely awesome” view of the earth. Kay Winkelhake is an experienced athlete and coach and says skydiving fits into her lifestyle perfectly.
As some Sun Citians plan to fly south this winter to more favorable weather conditions, the country will heat up with political buzz over the 2012 presidential elections.
My responsibilities as a hospital dietitian included taking the diet prescription from the doctor and making it into a menu specific for that patient, such as low calorie, low salt, low fiber, diabetic, etc, making rounds visiting patients, giving outpatient instruction on their specific diets when they went home, and various other duties.
Oh for the good ole days when some things were free. I remember running home from school to turn on the TV which still had the test pattern showing because “Howdy Doody” and “Buffalo Bob” hadn’t started yet. I wondered why we had rabbit ears on the top of the TV in those days. Today those rabbit ears would be worth about $75 a month in satellite or cable fees. It is truly amazing when we consider what we pay in fees today for stuff that used to be free.
Fall may be considered nature’s last Hurrah! A spectacular show of color prior to a period of hibernation during the winter. Fall is a superb time to work in your yard. The days are a bit cooler, the sun isn’t as bright, and the mosquitoes and beetles are gone. What better way to spend the day than in your yard? Whether you have a small area that is in need of a little attention or a whole lawn that needs renovating, here are some ideas of what can be done.
Marilyn Gillis writes this column in collaboration with Sun City’s Neighborhood Watch/Neighbors Helping Neighbors Committee.
Q. My children are always worrying about me. They think I am having issues keeping my balance. I think I am doing fine, but they insist I use a walker. I just can’t imagine myself doing this. Any suggestions?
Jim was on vacation, playing the slot machines. It was his first time in a casino, and he was unsure how the machines operated.
Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated to the Sun Day.
he Blues Brothers have left Chicago and are coming to Sun City again – black suits, soul music, Dodge Monaco, and all.
Due to a placement test for college, I was remanded to taking a refresher course in mathematics before continuing into standard college level math. It was no secret that I was a poor math student, partly because I found math boring, partly because my brain doesn’t seem to process numbers like most people’s, and partly because I couldn’t see how anything beyond basic math skills was necessary for “real life.”
The stretch of gravel running from the Bowes Creek clubhouse out to the golf course looked like Randall Road at rush hour — during the peak of construction season. But instead of grumpy 9-to-5’ers encased bumper-to-bumper in their Corollas and Civics, the lane was packed with golf carts, each driven by happy couples who couldn’t wait to get to the green.
The number 1 killer of adult Americans is still heart disease. The most prevalent form of coronary problems today is arterial disease with 14 million U.S. citizens affected. These kinds of numbers are sure to produce a few inaccuracies or myths about cholesterol, which has fallen into the ever persistent role of the “bad guy” in treating this mega-health problem.
Organizers of the twelfth annual Sun City Art & Craft Faire are ready to put on the biggest show Sun City has ever seen.
Ireland is one of the places where the sport of golf was born, long before it was played in America. The tiny Shamrock isle, no better than 300 miles long and 150 wide, has almost as many golf courses as it has pubs and bed and breakfasts. Two of the best professional players in the world – Graeme McDowell and Rory McElroy – call Ireland home.
I’ll bet I can get you to read the rest of this column by just posing this question: Do you remember using the expression “let’s pretend” when you were a kid?
This week, Judy and I were joined by neighbors Stan and Esther for a classic Italian meal at La Trattoria Mariano, a new restaurant in Algonquin Commons that was previously in Lake in the Hills. This new location should be a boon to their business, as it is much more visible and closer to both Del Webb locations in Huntley and Elgin.
Don’t give someone a fish, teach him how to fish. Reform education; teach people life skills, how to be positive, and believe in themselves.
There are myriad decisions to be made before one retires. There are the practical matters, money, downsizing and purchasing a home in an active adult community. And what to do with the 47 linen tablecloths and matching napkins we won’t be using anymore.
If the smoke alarms in your residence are more than 10 years old, there is a good chance they will not warn you of a fire. There are parts in the alarm that wear out, and all smoke alarm manufacturers warn on their websites that their alarms should be replaced after 10 years. The National Fire Protection association also urges replacing home smoke alarms after 10 years.
You’ve decided to purchase a dog from a breeder. Before you choose a breeder, here are some facts that you may want to consider first. First and foremost, never buy a dog from a pet store! Pet Stores are not breeders.
Letters for the week of September 27.
On the morning of Sept. 29, a good chunk of Huntley will be waking up to the sizzle of pancakes on the griddle and the smell of bubbling batter being flipped through the air.
