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Control, balance returning to NFL?

Hidden deep within a report predicting an end to the stalemate were some amazing nuggets of information about what this pact apparently says. There are actually some things in the agreement that come close to some of the things I’ve been wishing for years the NFL would do to make pro football more fan friendly, and (dare I say) good for the sport.

SunCPAC Q&As: July 28, 2011

When and where are the assessment changes for my township published?

Laughter by Paul: July 28, 2011

An applicant was filling out a job application. When he came to the question, “Have you ever been arrested?” he wrote, “No.”

Triple Play

It was New Year’s Eve, 2005, and a foursome in Sun City was celebrating by “dealing” in its favorite card game, Canasta. The conversation reportedly went something like this.

If you can’t take the heat, get out from Under the Oven

I think most of us like to believe we’re clean people. We keep clean homes (for the most part), we take care of our bodies, practicing good hygiene, and we wash our cars regularly to dissuade the neighborhood kids from swiping the words WASH ME on our rear windows. For the most part, to usurp an idea from Stephen King and Peter Straub’s Black House, we try to prevent “slippage.”

Ear to the ground

For Twin Garden Farms in Harvard, success is all in the genes.
Their TGF Mirai (pronounced mee-rye) sweet corn, a special hybrid developed on the farm, has become their trademark in recent years, drawing in crowds eager to try Mirai, which in Japansese translates to “taste of the future.”

Ask an Angel: July 14, 2011

Our Ask An Angel correspondent is Arlene Petersen, Certified Senior Advisor and Life Care Navigation Specialist in the area of senior home care.

Sun City’s best step up to the plate

SUN CITY – Gloves can get broken in, jerseys made and rosters chosen, but little preparation can be made for the sensation sure to be found at this year’s Sun City Senior Softball All Star Game at Eakin Field on August 6 at 6 p.m. The All Star game is played between the National and …

Following meeting, Sun City presents Armstrong with property-tax-increase questions

Below are questions submitted to Kane County Supervisor of Assessments Mark D. Armstrong, CIAO by Sun City residents following the Saturday, June 18 meeting held in Drendel Ballroom that addressed the recent increase in property taxes. The questions presented here were unable to be answered at the time of the meeting, but were submitted to Armstrong on sheets, which he responded to. Below you will also find those answers. SC stands for Sun City, MA stands for Mark Armstrong. This is a follow-up to last edition’s similar Q&A with McHenry County Chief County Assessment Office Robert H. Ross, ASA on the same matter.

Huntley High School plans medical academy

Huntley High School will take the first step to a planned medical academy this fall, when it introduces the “Medical Skills and Services” course to students.

Familiarity with senior services groups save time, stress

Most people know that calling 9-1-1 is one of the very first things that should be done during an emergency. The steps to take afterward, however, can be a bit more complicated.

Community Christian Fellowship moves out of Sun City

A final appeal by the Community Christian Fellowship, formerly the Community Christian Church, to continue meeting in Sun City’s Meadow View Lodge was turned down by the Sun City Association’s Board of Directors last week.

Flags on Stone Hill Drive

This photo is taken in front of one of the houses on Stone Hill Drive. For the past six years, residents had three volunteer homeowners from the block decorate all ten of their mailboxes with American flags for all-American patriotic holidays. “We are proud of our country and want to honor it is this special …

Tip 20: More Air Conditioner Information

In the last issue we talked about normal maintenance that all residents should be doing, such as changing filters and washing the condenser fins. In this issue, we will discuss some of the things you can do when using your air conditioner to get the most out of it.

Financing your retirement

Given all the challenges we are facing with our current economy, the topic of retirement financing is frequently discussed among Sun City neighbors. In times past, we relied on financial planners to provide the expertise, prudence, and guidance in managing our investments to provide for retirement.

Sun City residents form property tax action group

Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

A real blast

Usually on July 4th, we park on Jim Dahmer drive, and while the mosquitoes feast on us, we watch the fireworks. Now I’ve heard that this year no one was allowed this “Delight on Dahmer,” but that’s another story for someone else. No, this year, in a sudden fit of impulsivity (my spécialité), we booked a room in Lake Geneva at the Geneva Inn for two nights. The Inclusive Package included a lake view deluxe room, dinner at the inn’s restaurant, continental breakfast, turndown service with chocolates (teeny-tiny), and a single rose each night. Our room had a huge soaking tub in one corner.

Tip 1: What to consider when buying a computer

As the first column in a planned series of articles brought to you by the Sun City Huntley (SCH) Computer Club, this is aimed at readers who may be novices or have never had a computer. Numerous topics as well as information for more seasoned users will follow in future articles, and will include listings of free training classes and other services available to all club members.

Dining out with Geezers: Maciano’s

This week’s review is of Maciano’s Restaurant, located at 3091 US Rt. 20 in Elgin. It is just west of Randall Rd., on the south side of the road. This restaurant is one of 5 suburban Chicago family restaurants under this name.

Laughter by Paul: July 14, 2011

A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, “Why did you have to die? Why did you have to die?”

Hang your hat: July 14, 2011

Letters for the week of July 14.

There are pool sharks and then there are pool Sharkettes

There are ladies in the pool hall!! Back in the day, this shout would often spark protests and pandemonium in pool halls (ahem, billiard parlors). Proper ladies wouldn’t want to be seen in one. Even if they did, the guys probably wouldn’t let them in.

Home renovations. Are you tough enough? Hooyah!

Like many folks out there, my wife and I are so upside down on our mortgage, it’s like living through a polar shift. Today, our condo is worth only about one-third of the price we bought it for in 2001, not to mention how far we are away from what it was valued at five years ago (in Mafioso, all I can say is fuggedaboutit). And since we’re trying to move this year, we’re in a tough position. Well, as tough as any anchor around your neck puts you in.

Apportionment presented as solution at tax presentation

Residents seeking answers to their heightened tax bills and discrepancies in the tax burden between Rutland and Grafton Townships packed Drendel Ballroom on June 18.

Board declines church rental renewal

After months of intense and wide-ranging debate, the request for the church room rental agreement extension came down to improper use of Sun City logos and pictures on church materials.

Take the A out of Aches and pAins and put it back in Activity

Warmer weather has Sun City residents heading outside to enjoy their favorite summer activities. Gardeners are planting vegetables and pruning colorful flowerbeds while golfers are hitting the links to enjoy a leisurely round. Seniors suffering from arthritis oftentimes had to give up these activities, believing it would only make matters worse.

Weekend of Valor

If you are a veteran or know of a local combat veteran of any war and would like to remember and honor them in some way, you will have a wonderful opportunity to do so at the Northern Illinois Quilt Fest being held at several locations throughout northern Illinois this summer.

Like ducks out of water

What do ducks do when they’re out of the water? They play and eat, of course. What do Stingray Swim Club members do when they’re out of the water? They play and eat, of course.