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Gray in May

On July 28, 2009, I knew very little about Brain Tumors. It wasn’t that I didn’t care, I just wasn’t “AWARE.”

Survey says…?

For almost ten years, and with the help of the Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation, professor of marketing at UCLA, Dr. Aimee Drolet Rossi, collected data for her research into the “aging consumer” to determine, among other results, how aging affects a person’s decision-making process, and in turn, how that impacts a person’s buying patterns in today’s market place.

Phyllis Balk: December 27, 1929 to May 4, 2011

Phyllis Balk, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, retired nurse, and active volunteer in Illinois and New York, died peacefully at age 81 on May 4, 2011 after an extended illness. She was born Phyllis Lorraine Munter in Moline, IL on December 27, 1929 to Fritz and Alma (Eldean) Munter, both of Swedish heritage.

Credit vs. Debit Cards

A 2010 survey conducted by Credit.com revealed how American consumers pay for their purchases. The survey said 40% use cash, 39% use debit cards, and only 21% use credit cards. Apparently the downturn in the economy has driven the majority of consumers to not spend what they don’t have.

Some pull their weight, while others just wait

The other night I wanted to watch a TV benefit concert for victims of the disastrous storms that ravaged the Midwest and South in late April. Musicians from all over the nation were going to donate their talents to inspire citizens to give freely to help their fellow Americans. It’s the kind of thing that serious musicians have done for generations, for music has the power to move others to courageous and unselfish action.

A spot of tea anyone?

Someone had said that we Americans make so much more out of the royal wedding (between William and Kate) than the Brits do. Do you say, now?

Laughter by Paul: May 19, 2011

A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a Ford Escort diesel van when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop who was waiting for the service manager to take a look at his car.

Hang Your Hat: May 19, 2011

I am writing in rebuttal to Ms. Geri Alesi Levine and Mr. Fred Leznek.

At a cross ‘words’

Cheryl Rotermund working a tough crossword puzzle at the recent first ever Sun City Crossword Puzzle Tournament.

Celebrity Scramble: May 19, 2011

These are cryptograms consisting of quotations by famous people, past or present. Each letter in the puzzle stands for another letter. Today’s clues are as follows.

The Bat Man

In the Sun City softball league, one thing is virtually certain at almost all games: Don Keene will be in the bleachers watching. “In the last six years, I’ve probably watched all but a handful of games,” he says. “I can’t play, so I watch.” He is undoubtedly the most faithful spectator at any of Sun City’s many sporting events.

Making news, breaking news, and everything between

Have I ever mentioned the Sun Day is not the first publication I’ve owned/produced/managed? It’s actually the third. The first two, crafty little “zines” called Signature Lit and (the melodramatic) Poetic Thoughts I produced out of my parents basement when I was 18 and 19 years old and probably broke about two dozen copyright laws between the both of them.

Extended letters to the editor: May 5, 2011

Due to the overwhelming number of submissions to this week’s Hang Your Hat section (nearly 6,000 total words, which translates into roughly 24 pages of typewritten text), we were unable to include all letters in the print edition of the Sun Day. But you can find the complete edition here.

Numbers

A few years ago, Rev. Perry Martin made a quiet, careful decision to leave the church he was pastor at for 20 years in Kansas and start a ministry to senior citizens. After some research, he decided the best way to do this would be to start a non-denominational church in a senior community of 55-and-over residents.

Service with a smile

“We give our customers value and service with a smile,” says Mike Akiti, who co-owns the newly opened Butler’s restaurant with his identical twin brother, Lui.

In full ‘swing’

It’s not everyone that gets a personal phone call from Tony Bennett whenever he came to “Chicago,” to not only rub elbows with but personally know Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis. And it’s especially not everyone that’s one of only three radio announcers inducted into the Big Band Hall of Fame. But such is the life and career of Chicagoland radio announcer Denny Farrell.

Who, what, why, and how

Each year, Sun City residents and/or staff can nominate another resident who has done something fabulous in regards to fitness and/or overcame a type of challenge and are “living life to the fullest” here in Sun City.

Volleying for competition

Sun City resident Richard Desmond of Neighborhood 27 definitely believes you’re never too old for a little healthy competition, which was why he organized the first Huntley “World” Senior Volley Ball Tournament for the Huntley Park District Senior Volleyball Program.

Tip 17: Moen faucets

We told you about the manufacturer’s warranty on the windows in your house, but did you know that if you have Moen faucets, they are also warranted? Moen has a lifetime warranty on their faucets to the original owner, and not just in senior communities. Below is an extract from the warranty:

Phishing the waters of the internet

In today’s day and age, the internet is becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From communication to investments, many choose the internet as their primary resource. Along with this new-found technology come new scams that can devastate a person’s credit and finances. Being aware of the current scams can help protect you from identity theft.

Can we afford sustainable living?

“Sustainable living” is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce the use of the earth’s natural resources – what we commonly refer to as “going green.” A recent study conducted by OgilvyEarth, a leading sustainability consultancy, found that 82% of Americans have good green intentions, but only 16% are dedicated to fulfilling these intentions.

Illinois Vehicle Code states golf carts need insurance

SUN CITY – Sometimes it’s never too late for old news, especially when there are as many golf carts driving around Sun City roads as there are. With spring finally coming into full swing here in Sun City, residents who own golf carts or other vehicles known as neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) are taking to …

Eavesdropping on Geezer Moments

Overheard around Sun City:

Celebrity Scramble: May 5, 2011

These are cryptograms consisting of quotations by famous people, past or present. Each letter in the puzzle stands for another letter. Today’s clues are as follows.

Quick Notes: May 5, 2011

News briefs for the week of May 5, 2011.

Invisible Hugs

Before I write about my mother’s hidden treasure, I would like you to know about my mother… who was herself a hidden treasure.

Mother to Mother

To Martha with love.