MY SUN DAY NEWS
Many years ago while working for the national office of the Young Christian Workers in a very poor area in Chicago, a young man came to our door seeking some help. I’ll call him Tony. Tony explained that he was diabetic and asked if we could keep his insulin and needle in our refrigerator, as he was living on streets along Skid Row nearby our office. He also asked for a few dollars to possibly rent a room for a few nights in the area. Tony looked awful. He had sores all over him, and his stomach stood out abnormally on his little frame.
Walking down the city streets that evening was exhilarating. I loved the city. There was the smell of fresh unleavened breads, herbs, and roasted lamb coming from the open windows of the houses. You could hear the sounds of wine being poured into cups and the hymns of the Passover meal being sung in each home.
— Arrange with a neighbor to watch your house while you are away. Give them a key, and tell them how to reach you. Give them your auto license number if you will be driving. Be sure you have their phone number. — Put newspapers on hold and stop mail delivery. Have a neighbor check …
Grant Jahr of N. 24 recently completed the journey of a lifetime. At 65 he descended to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and lived to tell about it. “I saw people on their way down into the canyon, and I said [to myself] that someday I have to come back [here] and do that,” said Jahr.
In some ways, I’m a terrible son. I’m sure I don’t talk to my mother enough (what son really does?), and I’m a repeat offender of forgetfulness.
Ask anyone in Illinois about Hebron, and they will likely say, “Isn’t that the town with a basketball on its water tower?” Or, “Didn’t their high school team win a state championship of some sort?” Or, “Is that the town where the Judson brothers came from?”
A rash of robberies across Sun City has provoked the concern of residents eager for answers and ways to protect themselves and their property. Residents packed Drendel Ballroom on March 7 for an evening meeting with Huntley Police Chief John Perkins.
At some point in life, most girls come to face the crushing reality that an immense castle, shimmering white steed, and ornate, billowing pink dress are simply pieces of a princess fantasy.
Letters to the editor for the week of March 22.
As most of you know, there have been a number of break-ins in Sun City. These have been daylight events where the front door was forced open, and money and jewelry were taken. On many of the homes, there is a double pane window the full height of the door on one or both sides of the door. Since the deadbolt on the doors of these houses is a single cylinder, i.e. there is no key lock on the inside, a burglar can break the window, reach in and turn the knob on the deadbolt to open the door.
The following story is a follow-up to the story “Poor reception” in the March 8 edition of the Sun Day.
It is critical that we become Sun City-informed citizenry about the cancer that affects the colon and rectum because early detection through regular screenings can beat this cancer. Indeed it is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. (only behind lung cancer). Globally, cancer of the colon and rectum is the third-leading cause of cancer in males and the fourth leading cause of cancer in females.
This week’s recipe comes from N-33 neighbors, Eileen and Dave Liebhart. Here’s what Eileen wrote to me.
Standing in an a hangar at the Lake in the Hills Airport with a backdrop of planes, Newt Gingrich gave his farewell speech to Illinois on March 14 as his campaign stop in the state wrapped up on March 21.
This week, Judy and I were joined by Canary Lane neighbors Jerry and Joan, Steve and Diane, along with Ron and Diana, who live on Oakwood. We headed out to Alexander’s Restaurant in Elgin, just north of the I-90 on Rt. 31.
This week, the transformation of the Sun City board of directors will be made complete, and the seven-member governing body will no longer be short-handed.
“Look!” My daughter exclaimed. “They‘re blooming.” Sarah had just spotted a cluster of purple-and-yellow crocus flowering on the south side of our home. She saw something beautiful in the landscape and wanted to share. Sharing, that is what this column is all about.
A recent article in MSN Money reviewed a report issued by the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) on the EPI Index, an index of everyday prices. The EPI index measures the changes in everyday prices people pay for food, gas, electricity, child care, and personal care items like shampoo and toothpaste.
Studies have shown that the lack of sunlight increases the risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is more likely found on parts of the body covered up or not exposed to sunlight. It is also found among people with indoor jobs or who sit under fluorescent lights.
One early evening, a police car pulled up in front of grandma Marge’s house and grandpa Stanley got out. The polite policeman explained that this elderly gentleman said that he was lost in the neighborhood park and couldn’t find his way home.
Q. I hate to admit it, but I am realizing that I just can’t do things as easily as I once was able. I want to retain my independence, and I am skeptical about asking for outside help. What can I do to help myself?
When he lived in Chicago, Jim Mulvihill, N.28, would walk to and from his work in construction at People’s Gas, a natural gas utility company and, if time permitted, would continue his stroll afterwards. Retiring after 34 years of service and moving to the Del Webb community, Mulvihill expanded his love of walking by increasing his distance every day. He’s even received a nickname from his friends, known simply as “The Walker.”
Living with my wife for 14 years has taught me the value of “waste not, want not,” an adage I genuinely couldn’t make sense of in my youth.
Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting the Twins’ Joe Mauer, the team’s most outstanding player and previous league MVP. Joe wears #7, stands 6’5”, and weighs about 230 pounds. Standing anywhere near this guy is so embarrassing for me, since I’m barely 5’6”. But Joe is so laid back and anything but standoffish. He was born in St. Paul, MN on April 19, 1983. He fits his team perfectly, being a hometown boy. Even though his Twins regularly beat my favorite team, the White Sox, I can’t help but be in awe and admire him because he is a future Baseball Hall of Famer with a down-to-earth demeanor and attitude.
Tax season has arrived, and many consumers are preparing to file their returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In addition to preparing returns carefully, taxpayers should be aware of scams using the IRS name and logo to gain access to personal or financial information that can be used to commit identity theft and/or steal assets.
Our “Irish” March holiday can mean Sun Citians wearing green socks and hats, quenching their thirst with green beer or with McDonald’s shamrock shakes, or even enjoying the view of a dyed green Chicago River. Since March is National Nutrition Month, how about our seniors enjoying some green on their plates as well?
On Friday, March 9, Jenny Riddle, a dramatic book reviewer, portrayed several characters from “Ladies of Liberty” by Cokie Roberts. Riddle has been successfully portraying great people from history for the past ten years. The dramatic book review is essentially a one-woman show.
Some residents with satellite cable providers were left with questions after recently receiving non-compliance letters from the Sun City Community Association. Those receiving the letter were notified their satellite dishes were in violation of rules in the Design Guidelines of Sun City, Huntley.
Q: I am a caregiver for a family member. Are there any tax benefits I should be aware of?
All right, all you sports trivia guys out there, here’s one that I believe will stump most of you. Who was Charles McNeil?
