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Riding on a wing of hope

Walking into the motorcycle dealership, Fritz von Heimburg felt a little intimidated, a little unsure. He had his eye on a Honda Gold Wing, but had never ridden nor even sat on a bike the size of this 960 lb. machine.

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In early 2000, Bill Reitzel moved to Sun City while pursuing a lifelong career of buying and selling real estate. In 2006, when the housing market was still going strong, he moved out of his Sun City home in Neighborhood 10 and rented it out, along with other properties in the Schaumburg and Huntley areas.

Staying healthy while cruising the ocean blue

Usually, taking a cruise vacation brings up thoughts of great socialization and total relaxation. For those who have cruised, however, it may also produce memories of gluttonist eating and drinking, limited exercise, and sun-baked bodies, which you witnessed once, or perhaps many times, as you sailed the ocean blue. This latter concept of a cruise doesn’t sound too healthy, does it? However, there are wonderfully healthy ways of enjoying these super times away from home. It just takes a little mental pre-planning and willpower on your part. Let’s do some exploring of our own on the subject.

Does your holiday table say WOW?

Have you been thinking about how you are going to set up and adorn your Easter Holiday table? Linda Cogdill’s (N.10A) business, Design One Interiors, Ltd., has been in the Sun City community for the last seven years, and can help you with all kinds of festive ideas. In 1999 Linda received her Associate Degree in Interior Design, and since then she enjoys exercising her creative side, utilizing different accessories to beautify the home, including what she calls “Over the Top Table Tops.”

Ask an Angel: April 5, 2012

How do I really assess if I need help at home? My family keeps insisting I get outside help. I really don’t want a stranger in my home.

Stingrays Vacation like princesses

From February 18-25, four Sun City Stingray Swim Club members and one Sun City husband enjoyed a seven-day Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Grand Princess. Their itinerary included Aruba, Curacao, and Princess Cruise’s own private island, Princess Cays.

Food so good, you’ll think it was just a dream

This week, we enjoyed a family gathering at our favorite Chinese restaurant, Yu’s Mandarin in Schaumburg. We have been coming to Yu’s for a number of years since it opened in 1982, and it has consistently remained a favorite of ours and many other diners in the northwest suburbs. On the weekends, you have to expect to wait to be seated because of the popularity of this establishment.

It could be worse

As I write this column, gasoline prices at the nearby pumps are at $4.37 per gallon. In 2008, we were in shock because the price of gas broke through the $4-per-gallon barrier. Here we are again setting record highs.

Some tips on classifying and protecting plants

Daffodils, Magnolias, forsythia, Oh My! Spring’s beautiful blessings graced us early this year. The bountiful array of flowers and colors are almost overwhelming. We have hyacinths blooming at the same time as serviceberry. The delicate purple flowers of redbuds are occurring at the same time as the large red flowers on the quince. The white and purple flowers of crabtrees bring back memories of our childhood. (My Grandmother told Tom and I not to eat those apples…)

Cleaning Garage Floors

Spring is finally here, and there is a rather lengthy list of traditional spring cleaning tasks that must either be done or avoided. Winter has a way of making a mess in the garage. The concrete floor has an accumulation of sand with salt residue mixed in. If your car has any leaks, there may be some oil spots. Another problem may be rust stains.

Buying new on eBay can save money

Most people are aware that eBay is the equivalent of an online garage sale where people can buy and sell used items. Actually eBay is much more than that. There are many great buys in new items as well as used.

Hang Your Hat: April 5, 2012

Letters to the editor for the week of April 5.

Laughter by Paul: April 5, 2012

Jane had just become a widow and needed to put an obituary in the paper about her late husband, Bubba. She called the newspaper and asked, “How much does it cost to put an obituary in the paper?”

An Easter Story

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.

It happened just before Good Friday

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.

How to keep your home safe while on vacation

— 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 …

Going down, anyone?

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.

Better late than forgetful

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.

Hebron’s heroes

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?”

Burglaries and safety examined in police presentation

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.

As Cinderella, actress becomes father’s true princess

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.

Hang your hat: March 22, 2012

Letters to the editor for the week of March 22.

Securing Your Home, part 2

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.

Sun City Community Association answers questions on satellite policy

The following story is a follow-up to the story “Poor reception” in the March 8 edition of the Sun Day.

March Marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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.

Cooking with the Geezer: Apple Pan Walnut Cake

This week’s recipe comes from N-33 neighbors, Eileen and Dave Liebhart. Here’s what Eileen wrote to me.

Domestic drilling focus of Gingrich’s LITH rally

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.

A restaurant that lives up to the name of Alexander the Great

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.