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Miss Mayflower

The “Mayflower” I write about today is not about the ship crossing dark waters, facing severe storms, carrying cargo and pilgrims escaping religious persecution. It is not an event of the 1600’s but rather the 1900’s. The guiding force is not the captain of the ship, Master Christopher Jones. It is Miss Annabelle Mayflower, a teacher extraordinaire whose guidance led the way for many children as they tried to fit comfortably in the world around them. I was fortunate to have been one of those children in that magical classroom.

Tales from the deep

Amidst an ocean of arrow crabs, sea urchins, and octopi, Huntley resident Bob Wozniak experienced life under the sea this October, on a mission to the Bahamas to net a school of special species for the Shedd Aquarium.

Balance by Numbers

Maintaining your balance, Part II (continued from November 3 edition).

Resident’s campaign promotion sparks controversy

Whoever thought that a single, benign word such as “group” could ultimately spark so much controversy in Sun City and possibly affect the outcome of the entire 2012 board elections?

American music that went there and back again to be heard

It was fifty years ago that young English musicians like Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, and Eric Burdon began to make a name for themselves in the hardscrabble music clubs of London. Within a few years, their names would be known all over the world, and the British Invasion of America would change popular music forever.

Strutting into Christmas

Kick off the holiday season the week after Thanksgiving with the Sun City Strutters and special guest performers the Prairie Voices in the second annual holiday season performance, Christmas Is Coming.

Cardboard Connection Radio

When Huntley Area Public Library Communications Assistant and Webmaster Doug Cataldo isn’t laying out Library Links, updating and designing huntleylibrary.org, or doing any number of other media-related library tasks that give the library its “good looks,” he’s talking about cardboard.

Beat the hectic holidays

If seniors have learned two important facts about holiday shopping, it is to do it early and carefully when sales become available. Besides shopping in stores, today’s seniors also have the convenience of online shopping, which can even produce bigger savings in purchases.

Signs of the times

The awareness of personal crime, like burglary, is always something in the back of a homeowner’s mind. A quality substitute to a larger police presence is the formation of a Neighborhood Watch. This allows the community to, in effect, police itself. To have a Neighborhood Watch officially sanctioned, resulting in a Neighborhood Watch sign being posted and supported by the police, there are certain guidelines that must be met.

Hang your hat: November 17, 2011

OOPS – before anyone could notice the self-appointed judges of Sun Views, which endorsed 3 candidates in the last Board of Directors election, stacked the ballet box so your vote did not matter.

Why did the chicken cross the road?

The answer: to get to Checkers II, of course, because that’s where the other good chickens end up! Seriously, we recently were joined by our Grainery Lane neighbors, Bob and Roberta, for a delicious meal at this country restaurant just a short distance from Huntley in the little town of Union.

Pumpkin Pie and Thanksgiving in our Age of Computers

Ah, breathe in the crisp fall air and the scent of fresh-baked Pumpkin Pie in anticipation of our Thanksgiving holiday. This traditional pie and holiday in the USA and Canada may bring back memories to you of some happy times, meals, conversations, friendships, and family.

Social Security Survivors Benefits

I recently received an inquiry from one of our Sun City neighbors about how Social Security benefits work for surviving spouses. I did a little research on the web and found a website called “Social Security Survivors Planner.”

Huntley Library has Free eBooks, Kindle Downloads

With eReader popularity soaring, the Huntley library is meeting demand by expanding the selection and quantity of titles available through their free download service. Amazon’s Kindle eReader, the most popular device, became compatible with the eBooks offered for free at the Huntley Library in October. Kindle owners have joined Nook, iPad, Sony, and other eReader owners in flocking to check out the free library downloads.

Mysterious noise solved

Recently two Woodchucks reported that a hissing or low whistling noise started in their homes. One thought it was an electrical sound, but after checking each electrical appliance found nothing. He then noticed that when he turned on the water in the bathroom sink or the shower, the sound stopped. He then turned off the main water valve to the house. This also stopped the noise. Since turning off the water to the house was not an acceptable solution, he kept looking.

Cooking with the Geezer: November 17, 2011

Perhaps you have read my “Dining Out with the Geezers” column, which covers one of my passions in life. You’ve probably heard the old saying that some people “Eat to live, while others live to eat.” Well, the latter describes me pretty well, except it’s not complete without the cooking component. I live and love to cook and eat.

Get InQuicker

Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin and Provena Acute Care, Lake in the Hills, launched InQuicker.com an online check-in service for ER care designed to increase patient convenience and satisfaction. InQuicker.com, available only at Provena Saint Joseph Hospital and Acute Care facilities in the area, allows users with non-life threatening conditions to check wait times and hold their place in line, online while resting comfortable at home.

Communicate in 7 dimensions

Sun City Huntley resident Ken Kozy introduced a new “7 Dimensional eCommunications” concept at the Project Management Institute Global Congress on October 25 in Dallas, Texas.

SunCPAC Q&As: November 17, 2011

Q: I’ve used the Model Reports, but what other assessment resources are available?

Current Events November 8 Meeting

When asked which American icon is celebrating its 100th anniversary, the members responded with a uniform “Chevrolet!” When asked which car was the top seller in 1957, they gave the same response. Wrong, said the moderator; it was Ford. Regardless, it was mentioned that there are no songs about the ’57 Ford. Over half the members admitted to once having owned a Chevrolet, and a surprisingly many had owned a ’57 Chevy.

Ask an Angel: November 17, 2011

Q: I am in my late 60’s and am my mother’s caregiver. She lives 30 miles away from me. It’s not a long distance, but caring for her is becoming more challenging for me. How can I care for her needs and not feel burned out?

Laughter by Paul: November 17, 2011

A turkey farmer was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey.

2012 board elects talk transparency

Despite reports of low-voter turnout, the October 2011 Community Association Board of Directors election was said, by some, to be the most anticipated election in its history. Controversial, trust, and transparency issues made the campaign trail a slippery slope to say the least, but three of the seven candidates caught traction and come January will walk onto a governing board in hopes to help renew community-board communication and establish a new officiating platform.

If the tooth fits…

I recently gave a talk to the journalism students at Huntley High School. Despite the early hour I had to be there (coming directly off a production, which is always grueling), the talk went especially well, the students were interested, I was interested, and nobody fell asleep.

A birdhouse call

Janice Strain, N.20, finds decorating and enhancing birdhouses very relaxing. Janice is retired and has been a resident of Sun City for five years now, after having lived in Algonquin for a short time. “I love my home in Sun City,” she proudly states.

Maintaining your balance, Part I

Sun City’s tennis courts in recent months have seen some serious injuries due to off balance movements. A few broken bones have occurred with one female participant landing face forward on the court leaving her with a broken jaw and a broken wrist. As another community tennis player commented “Not being able to keep balance doesn’t allow seniors to have fun at what they like to do. These were experienced players!”

Communication is key

On Friday, November 11, the nation will honor its veterans. The courage and sacrifice that these men and women have shown is a true inspiration for all that call themselves Americans. There are those among us who feel that it is their duty to give back to these brave members of the armed forces.

Local Girl Scouts celebrate one century of leadership

Marking three generations of tradition, Corron Elementary School Brownie troop 4622, along with other local troops, headed to Camp Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls of the Kane County Forest Preserve in Gilberts this October in honor of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Organization.