MY SUN DAY NEWS
On Sunday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m. in Huntley High School’s Performing Arts Center, The New Tradition Chorus will wow audiences with their award winning choral performance. The New Tradition Chorus is a member of The Barbershop Harmony Society, and has gone on to win 19 medals in the International Chorus Contest.
If it seems unclear who is winning the four-year battle among the Village of Huntley, the Kreutzer family, and ComEd regarding new electric transmission lines, just drive on Kreutzer Road near Haligus and Huntley roads.
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen even for a short time, turn off the stove.
It is easy to get frustrated and depressed when we contemplate what we are experiencing in our current economy. Gas prices are on the rise again, not only due to the price of oil, but also the cost of ethanol which is produced from corn. Recent estimates state that our food bills will increase an average of $300 per year due to the terrible drought this year.
Q. My doctor suggested I change my eating habits. It seems overwhelming to tackle this but I see that I am gaining weight so easily these days and I crave foods that are really not good for me.
The cholesterol craze is still in full swing. Some of the people who can benefit the least from cholesterol control are the most involved in this fad.
I love it when a new group suddenly catches my interest. This week, it’s all about The Real Group, which actually isn’t new at all. Born and raised in Sweden, TRG recently celebrated its 25th anniversary as Sweden’s number one a cappella group.
My Grandmother did something in July that she hasn’t done in five decades. Any guesses? She went back-to-school shopping. The process that leaves most moms feeling like they just got off a tilt-a-whirl, she went out of her way to do. She purchased a myriad of supplies including notebooks, pencils, and folders and donated them to children who wouldn’t otherwise have new school supplies.
When Mitt Romney announced his choice for Vice President, there was a groundswell of reaction. Some of the Huntley Seniors for Progressive Action quickly commented.
A man and his wife, now in their 60s, were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. On their special day, a good fairy came to them and said that because they had been so good, each one of them could have one wish.
Letters for the week of August 23.
When the second annual Huntley Artfest sets up shop at the First Congregational Church of Huntley, it will proudly feature some of the brightest artists the village has to offer. The festival, which takes place August 18-19 at the intersection of Church and Main streets in downtown Huntley, features artists from across the Midwest. But three artists from Huntley ensure the festival will be splashed with local color.
I don’t like clutter. I can’t always avoid it, but I try my best to be as clutter-free as possible. This means keeping things organized on my desk and keeping junk off places it doesn’t belong, like my bed.
Among things overheard at a Chapter One Book Club meeting are scandalous tidbits on fights, relationships and treachery. “What is said in the book club stays in the book club,” member Carol Johnson said.
Although the opening ceremonies for the Sun City Softball League introduced players from rivaling teams, many fans in attendance stood and cheered for one in particular.
Last Tuesday, Aug. 7, Huntley joined over 15 thousand communities to raise awareness for the same cause. “Neighborhood watch, or National Night Out, is designed to generate support and participation in anticrime programs,” said Ken Andersen, the acting president of Huntley’s Neighborhood Watch.
Hilda Schmidt cared for Don, her husband of 57 years, through the last two years of his life. Don suffered from congestive heart failure and needed around the clock help. Hilda’s two sons, who live in the area, told their mom to call them first for any kind of needed assistance. Hilda says, “They were always there for me.” Her son Don and his wife are physical therapists who offered physical help and advice. They advised against Hilda doing heavy lifting with her husband.
Og Mandino, the most widely read inspirational and self-help author in the world, said it best: “Laugh at yourself and at life. Not in the spirit of derision but as a remedy, a miracle drug that will ease your pain, cure your depression, and help you to put in perspective that seemingly terrible defeat and worry with laughter at your predicaments, thus freeing your mind to think clearly toward the solution that is certain to come. Never take yourself too seriously.”
It came to my attention that there is, of all things, a Polish restaurant in Marengo! My curiosity piqued, I called Dave and Marlene Mahlke, who agreed to join us for dinner at Bigo’s Polish Buffet. They agreed to help us evaluate this establishment. The restaurant is located on Route 20 on the western edge of town. It’s about a 25-minute ride from Huntley.
Letters to the editor for the week of August 16.
We have received two questions about leaky sillcocks; particularly the one in the garage. This can be a real nuisance because the water puddles on the garage floor. If a sillcock leaks when the water is on, you are in luck, as the fix is relatively easy. This leak is caused by a loose packing nut. To tighten it, remove the handle by taking off the screw. It is usually a Phillips head screw.
D.C. Brod is a St. Charles author with a flair for mystery and a love of history. She is currently working on her “Getting Even” series of novels. Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and local bookstores, the series revolves around Robyn Guthrie, a freelance writer turned modern-day Robin Hood. The third book in the series is due out next year.
Glenn Jorian sits in the cockpit of a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, the “biggest and best equipment the Air Force had.” He’s floating over the Pacific Ocean, slow and low like they told him. Jorian belts out a few lines to “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” a gospel song.
Seinfeld was a show about nothing. But what made it so successful is that “nothing” really is “something.” Moreover, I think everyone has, at times in their lives, experienced a “Seinfeldian” moment, where a trip to the grocery store turns into an epic, daylong fiasco of little slips and mishaps that would be nothing on their own but turn into quite something to talk about and remember forever and yada-yada-yada.
While most modern-day youngsters are grooving to pop stars and rap artists on their iPhones and laptops, all that Daniel Souvigny needs for his music is a “handful of keys.”
For many citizens, summertime activities, such as fireworks and barbeques, are the time to be carefree. However, for members of the Huntley Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, summer social gatherings are the time to serve.
Why are rocks often so fascinating? After all, they are just silent, inanimate objects—mysterious pieces of nature. They don’t sing songs, produce anything, or make politically incorrect statements. They simply aren’t interesting. Well, maybe some of them are.
If you swim in the Prairie Lodge indoor pool, you probably have seen members of the Sting Rays Swim Club doing laps or quietly working on their strokes.
Q. I need to hire a caregiver for my father. I’ve been asking around for a good agency and have learned there are definite differences between agencies. I thought price would be my driving decision influencer, but now I’m not so sure. Can you explain the differences?
Several times a year I get a phone call in which the caller is speaking in hushed tones. At some point in the conversation, the reason for the call becomes apparent. “I want to block my neighbors,” the caller whispers.
