MY SUN DAY NEWS
Although summertime lends us a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, there are some precautions you should take to ensure your dog can enjoy the summer as well.
Two elderly women were out driving in a large car — both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red, but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself, “I must be losing it. I could have sworn we just went through a red light.”
Letters to the editor for the week of July 5.
At the June 18 meeting, Dolores Kniola gave a presentation on the influence of France, Sweden, and Sunni Muslims on the culture of Poland.
While some people might accumulate an array of postal stamps or a spread of baseball cards, T.R. Kerth is a collector of a different variety: he collects moments. Kerth, a Sun City resident, is a published author. In addition to holding columns in two weekly newspapers, Kerth recently published the ultimate collection: a compilation of 144 of his columns and personal essays which have previously appeared in print. The book is titled “Revenge of the Sardines.”
I recently celebrated my birthday. And by celebrated, I mean I spent the bulk of the morning at the DMV. Not a bad place for birthdays if you like that grayish, semi-depressive atmosphere (wait a minute, that’s exactly like birthdays). The DMV is like The Bad News waiting room.
Grant Blaney was seriously considering a military career when he walked into a U.S. Army office at Ft. Riley, Kansas, in 1957. To his surprise, the first question the officer asked him was, “Do you play baseball?” Turns out the army was looking for a coach for the base sports teams. In a few minutes, Blaney’s career path made a U-turn from artillery observer to athletics.
Summer is here. This is a time of festivals, visits from grandchildren, trips to the beach, and parades. The 12th Annual Patriotic Outdoor Concert, Golf Cart, and Vintage Car Parade on Sunday, July 1 combines several summer traditions and may start some new ones.
Huntley calls itself “The friendly village with country charm.” The village will soon get a dose of big-city excitement, in the form of video gaming. It doesn’t appear that it will come to Sun City, however.
An organized group of career criminals operating throughout the Chicago area appears to be responsible for the series of daytime burglaries in Sun City in recent months.
When I was in my teens, I remember getting advice from my favorite uncle that I should buy life insurance while I was young because the premiums would be very low. He took me to his savings bank where he had opened up a savings account for me years before. He introduced me to his banker, who sold me a whole-life policy. He explained that I not only had an insurance policy in the event of an untimely death, but I also had a built-in savings plan within the policy.
By now, Sun Citians know that the body is a complex machine. Foods you choose as fuel and how often you “fill up” affect your general health and that of your teeth and gums.
I’m sure there isn’t a Sun Day reader who hasn’t heard of Benny Goodman, “The King of Swing.” My first encounter with him and his band occurred while I was beginning my musical career as a drummer in the Carl Schurz High School band. One of my best friends and a fellow member of the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, Bruce Tietgen, had saved his money so he could purchase a prized album, “The 1938 Concert at Carnegie Hall.”
Every cell in the body contains cholesterol, and without it, you would die. The blood serum cholesterol reading 30 to 40 years ago used to be 250 to 300 and considered normal. Seniors, especially over 70 years of age, live longer, healthier lives with this amount.
The above letter was mailed to the Sun Day expressing disapproval with the handling of political material in the paper. The Sun Day would like to address these claims.
Huntley Seniors for Progressive Action assembled several prominent positions held by 14th District Congressman Randy Hultgren and shown on his website. They then asked 14th District Democratic Candidate Dennis Anderson his responses to the same positions. Below is the summary of those positions and responses.
It was a typical Friday morning for interior designer and Interior Motives owner Jane Hoeft and her son, Tim Hoeft. Both were heading to work, which consists mainly of installing window treatments for their customers living in Sun City.
The last time I wrote a column, I was in college. More specifically, I was writing a weekly column for the Daily Vidette, the student newspaper at Illinois State University, where I worked as a features editor.
Alan Eugene Jackson has graced the country airwaves and audiences around the globe since beginning his career in 1989. On Thursday, June 28, Sun City will be treated to a special concert in Drendel Ballroom, performed by a man who could very well be Mr. Jackson himself.
One of the most fervent hopes Americans cherish is a cure for cancer. “The Cure” grabs the attention of the average man, woman, or child like few other things. High school athletes raise funds at their games. Walks, races, and marathons are held to benefit the “cure” on almost a weekly or monthly basis. On any given day, somewhere in the USA, an activity for the “cure” is taking place.
With a presentation given on domestic violence and a spotlight placed on the issue in Sun City, Kathie Green, a three-year resident of the Arcadia Neighborhood, is taking matters into her own hands to help victims.
We know that bacteria produce tooth decaying acids as they feast in our mouths on the remnants of foods rich in sugars and carbohydrates. The good news is that there are foods that can prevent bacteria from making acids. These same foods may also be rich in calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorous, which create our bone system and keep our teeth strong. They also may contain other vitamins and minerals essential for a healthy mouth and smile.
Most passersby in Edgewater are likely unaware of what is contained in the flagpole that stands in front of the Creekside Lodge. From the outside, it’s impossible to see the bullet and match stored inside the ball, or “truck,” on top of the pole, there as a symbol of the need to defend the flag against enemies and destroy it properly in the case of a surrender.
Splish, splash – there was a whole lot of synchronized water movement going on at Prairie Lodge’s Indoor Pool! When Cynthia O’Connor, Sun City’s Lifestyles Director, asked Chris Hinde to put together a water show for the Feeling Great Is Ageless Expo, Chris responded with an emphatic “Yes!”
A number of weeks ago, I gave you my creation, a variation on a traditional apple pie that included bananas sautéed in butter, brown sugar, and caramel sauce. I called it “Banapple Caramel Pie.” Later, I got the idea that this same combination could be made into crepes. So I took the idea to my friend, Konstantinos Drivas, the owner of Burnt Toast restaurants.
Most everyone would agree that throwing a ball is fun. And they also would probably agree that throwing it in the company of friends and neighbors is really cool. Enter Bocce (the Italian word for ball).
Village trustees voted on June 14 to allow video gaming in Huntley. The vote was 5 to 1 in favor of video gaming.
As I watch my big dogs run around, I laugh at how goofy they are romping, falling, and rolling in the grass for pleasure. They are so full of life! I often forget that one of them is a senior at seven years old and the other is middle-aged at three-and-a-half years old. No one told them they weren’t young anymore.
This week, I’m writing about a new Algonquin eatery called Rainbow Restaurant & Pancake House. The restaurant is located in Algonquin on Rt. 31 about a mile south of Algonquin Rd.
I have heard lately from several people that there is a problem on some Sun City houses with mold, moss, mildew, and algae stains on the siding. The problem only occurs on the side where the sun doesn’t shine on the house, primarily the north side.
