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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.

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.

SunCPAC Q&As: May 5, 2011

Q: How does an assessor determine market value?

You’re Invited: May 5, 2011

A list of upcoming events and more.

Laughter by Paul: May 5, 2011

On a chilly winter evening, Ben and his wife were snuggled together on the floor watching television. During a commercial break, he reached over and gave his wife’s foot a gentle squeeze.

The Peter Rabbit Lady

Do you remember a hedgehog by the name of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle? Please allow Sarah Hudgens of Neighborhood 3 to bring her to life as well as Peter Rabbit and Farmer McGregor.

What’s 17 Italians sitting around a table eating Polish food? Easter… in my family

If there’s one thing almost everybody who knows my mother knows about my mother, it’s that if she weren’t a mother, she’d be a nun.

Not all nest eggs have to be green

Add additional flair to your Easter table in less than 5 minutes with these super-easy-to-make birds’ nests—no special supplies needed! Spruce up your floral centerpiece or even top off individual place settings and treat each person at the table to their own nest filled with Easter eggs or candies. Supplies: — Brown paper shopping bag …

Open Forum, Part II: Village Trustee Winners

Continued from the March 24 edition.

All natural, all organic, slobbers all around

What’s the difference between a filet mignon steak and a steak burger at a fast food restaurant? The answer is taste due to quality. The human palate can be quite picky at times. This little nugget of information is well known to those who have raised children. Our canine best friends have the same discerning palate that our children and we do.

Making History

You could say that Sun City resident Fred Leznek of Neighborhood 18 has a “thing” for history. But after viewing his intricate and perfectly-crafted collages that will be on display in Prairie Lodge for ten days, from April 18th to the 28th, you may also add that he has a thing about art history or art and history. Nothing will take you back to the Middle Ages, Ancient Egypt, Native America, or many other popular time periods quite like Leznek’s detailed, colorful, and thought-out collages that prove a picture is worth a thousand words. And, in this case, hundreds of years.