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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.

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.

March 21 meeting fills board vacancies

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.

Sharing my gardening roots and upbringing

“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.

Battling Inflation one small purchase at a time

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.

The real causes of skin cancer

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.

Laughter by Paul: March 22, 2012

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.

Ask an Angel: March 22, 2012

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?

The Walker

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.”

That open space, well that’s just room to grow

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.

Fields of dreams

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.

Keep Your Identity Safe During Tax Season

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.

Eat, drink, and be Green

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?

Lady liberty

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.

Shaky reception

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.

Ask an Angel: March 8, 2012

Q: I am a caregiver for a family member. Are there any tax benefits I should be aware of?

Sports Trivia: Who was Charles McNeil?

All right, all you sports trivia guys out there, here’s one that I believe will stump most of you. Who was Charles McNeil?

Village referendum could find cheaper power sources

On March 20, Huntley residents will vote on whether the village will solicit bids to find lower electricity-supply rates than those currently offered.

CAM Desk relocation, a good idea?

Put something popular in one place for 12 years, and then move it, and you’ve probably got a controversy on your hands. This is what has happened with the relocation of the CAM Desk in Sun City’s Prairie Lodge from the main entrance area in the center of the building to the far eastern end, next to the new Fountain View Center.

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.

Round up rodeo, yeehaw!

Yeehaw! If you are the grandchild of a member of the Grandma, Grandpa and Me Club, mark March 25 on your calendar. This will be the second year of the Round up Rodeo that will take place at the Meadow View Lodge from 1-3 p.m.

Another option for electrical power

Our electric bill shows up each month from ComEd and we pay it. Since we have been in Sun City, we have enjoyed a consistent supply of power. We have been impressed as to how quickly ComEd gets power restored after storm outages. Of course, we “manage” our electrical usage by turning off lights when not in use and employ other power-saving techniques as we can.

House Security

As most of you now know, there have been about 12 break-ins in Sun City in the past year. These have been daylight events where the front door was forced open and money and jewelry were taken. In an earlier column we suggested that the short screws holding the latch plate to the doorjamb be …

Getting Started with Computers

Times change, and people change with them. Almost everywhere you look today, someone is using a personal computer. First introduced in 1975 as a kit, the PC is now over 35 years old.

Huntley Community Radio finds home

As Huntley residents sprawl out on patches of grass, gazing up at aerial explosions and licking their dripping ice cream cones, Allen Pollack, N.10, will have another reason to celebrate. If all goes according to plan, July 4, 2012 will also be the birthday of Huntley Community Radio.

Color me orange

Technically, I should have written this edition’s Happy Trails last edition, as that was our active edition over Valentine’s Day, which, by its very nature, topics of relationships are suited to. But remember, I was confused last edition, and Valentine’s was the farthest thing from my mind (yes, ladies, shame on me, I know). However, it’s never too late for matters of the heart.