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SunCPAC Q&As: October 20, 2011

Q: Where can I find information about assessment exemptions and which have been applied to my assessment?

Our dog in a nutshell

As this edition’s Sun Day features a story on a proposed dog park in Sun City, now is as good of a time as any to let you in on our home’s best-kept secret, one I’ve only mentioned briefly before: our dog, Ruppy. Actually, Ruppy is a secret only if you consider a secret bold and brazen and barking loud enough to send echoes to Arizona and back.

Sun City resident proposes dog park

Carole Gillham of Neighborhood 21 loves dogs. She’s a Canine Companion for Independence volunteer puppy raiser. She finds a dog’s companionship not only valuable but emotionally and physically healthy. And knowing that there are many Sun City residents who share her feelings, Gillham has an idea for a dog park in Sun City, a place “where people can socialize and dogs can socialize as well,” she said.

Scarecrow Festival

There is a chill in the air. The leaves are starting to turn colors. The days are getting shorter. No doubt about it, fall has arrived. What better way to celebrate the fall season than with a befitting festival. Clear your calendars because on October 7 through 9 the Scarecrow Festival of St. Charles will be in full swing.

Anything but the ordinary

Have you ever seen beautiful art painted on toilet paper? On October 16, at the Prairie Lodge, you’ll be able to see and purchase this fine piece of art along with 91 other exhibitors at this year’s art fair. It’s free and open to the public and begins at 10 a.m. and continues through 4 p.m.

Kids at heart … and on stage

They say you’re only young once, but age is a relative thing, no? You’re only as old as you feel? What about saying it this way: You’re only as old as you act.

Don’t let the flu bug bite

Beware of that handrail, sink faucet, and doorknob. No amount of hand sanitizer will prepare you for contact with the new movie “Contagion.” This fictional story is about an out-of-control virus that causes a pandemic and leads to a rapid breakdown of society. Although this happens rarely, if a virus gets the right mode of spread, it could go anywhere! This is why flu vaccination is so critical to almost all Americans, especially seniors.

Scratch-and-win

Sometimes it takes a lot to be a winner. Sometimes it takes just a little. And sometimes it takes no more than hopping across the street to Drendel’s Corner and buying any number of Lottery tickets or scratch-and-win cards.

One question

Sun City has reached a political crossroads, partly because of the pressures of transitioning from the management of the original developer to decision-making by a resident organization and partly because of recent decisions that divided residents and the association management.

We supply the water. Jump in!

The Springfield, Illinois Park District recently held its 35th annual Illinois Senior Olympics. Competition is held for seniors age 50 years and up in events ranging from Archery to Track. The State Games are used to qualify athletes wishing to participate in the National Games. The Sun City Stingray Swim Club was represented by Len …

Route 47 Construction Crawl & Open House

From 5 to 10 p.m.* Friday, October 7 Grab your family, friends, and neighbors and participate in a fun night on the town while visiting and supporting your local Huntley businesses! Mark your calendars now! On Friday we ask everyone to come out and visit the many businesses impacted from the Route 47 Widening Project.

Is your privacy protected?

Every so often, we receive a notice from the financial institutions and credit card issuers where we have accounts explaining the extensive procedures they have in place to protect our privacy by not sharing our personal information with any of their business connections. They go to great lengths to protect our information. Just try to obtain information about your spouse’s account. You won’t get it.

Spreadsheets: The Gem of Home Record Keeping

With any mention of spreadsheets, one may immediately think only of accounting budgets and finances. That’s a bad rap for spreadsheets, which are actually the most versatile tool for keeping all sorts of home records on the computer.

Questions & Answers

This month we received four questions on our e-mail site, more than we have in any month since this column began over a year ago. Question: What is the best way to eliminate green moss growing on the inside of the steel window-well liners?

Perfectly Burnt Toast

Recently, I woke up to one of those soggy mornings that sadly wiped out another day of tennis, which happens to be my favorite sport. So, I immediately called two of my tennis buddies, Roger and Nelson, to see if they were up for a breakfast road trip. Being two of the power-eating machines that they are, it was agreed upon to head for one of the two Burnt Toast restaurants that are equidistant from Sun City. In this case, it was the one on Randall Road just south of Rt. 72.

Ask an Angel: October 6, 2011

Q: I’d like to leave my life’s story to my family, but I don’t know where to start. Do you have any suggestions?

Laughter by Paul: October 6, 2011

A new mother goes upstairs to check on her napping infant. As she opens the door, she sees her husband sitting in front of the crib. He hasn’t noticed her yet, so she slowly and quietly walks up to him. The new father is just staring at the baby in the crib, not saying a word, deep in thought. The mother looks and sees expressions of bewilderment, disbelief, and absolute pure joy on her husband’s face.

Neighbors helping neighbors

When most people hear the words “neighborhood watch,” the image of a solitary individual, maybe two, working the sidewalks at night with a flashlight, keeping watch, springs to mind. But thanks to a key group of residents, neighborhood watch in Sun City goes beyond citizen police to simply and importantly “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” which is the motto and namesake of the Neighborhood Watch program here in Sun City.

The lion’s share is only moderate to other lions

I’m about to do something I’ve not done yet in the Sun Day and voice my opinion on an issue circulating through Sun City like a rampant tornado, an adjective that is a bit superfluous because, by their nature, tornadoes are rampant. But apparently so are property taxes.

Field of flags

The following report is a chronological timetable of Sun City’s 9/11 tribute to the 2977 lives lost on that day ten years ago to terrorists’ attacks in New York City, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.

Where were you when …?

Some days are memorable but a few days will be etched into our memories as long as we live. Those memories are reinforced by national anniversaries, pictures, TV/Radio, and re-telling of the events.

The rundown

Meet your Sun City Board of Directors 2011 candidates.

The running man

If you are among the many lucky Sun Citians who have seen Otto Volkmann jogging around the bike paths, be advised that you are not just watching any ordinary fitness buff.

T2D

T2D A.K.A. Type 2 Diabetes A.K.A. Metabolic Syndrome. No matter how it’s referred to, this disease is a serious concern and health risk for the aging individual, especially those over 60.

Geezer Moments: September 22, 2011

Claudia Anderson of N-11 is the big winner this week, as she sent in not one, but TWO of her “moments.” Thanks for your contributions, Claudia.

Dancin’ in the street

About nine years ago, Sandy Oldham (N. 12) started a dance group that today has grown to 77-80 Sun City residents. They are known as the Hoofers and Hunks and will present their 9th Annual Show at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, October 2 and 7 p.m. Monday, October 3 in Drendel Ballroom.

Tip 25: Fix a Leaky Sillcock

You have two or more sillcocks on your house even if you don’t know the name sillcock. They are the outside faucets where you connect garden hoses, and they often leak. If a sillcock leaks when the water is on, you are in luck, as the fix is relatively easy. This leak is caused by a loose packing nut.

And here’s the rest of the story

My recent column entitled, “Have you been declared prematurely dead?” reported that the Social Security Administration erroneously includes in its Death Index database approximately 14,000 persons annually who, in fact, are not dead.