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Clarification

In the cover story titled Campaign Trail, Open Forum Village Trustee Candidates, Part I of the March 24 edition of the Sun Day, we stated that the remainder of the article would be printed in full in the next edition on April 7, the current edition. This statement was printed in error, as at the time, the dates of publication for the Sun Day and for the elections for Village Trustee were unintentionally confused.

The Cody Chronicles

The past year Sun City resident Phillip Cody of Neighborhood 7 has spent cleaning and organizing his father’s estate has been not only an adventure in family history but American history.

Hire a high school helper

In life, some people are givers and some are takers. Eleanor Workman (N.17) is a giver with “Hire a High School Helper.”

Better health is only a few strokes away

As people age and find their mobility limited, or perhaps are recovering from an injury or surgery, is there an activity that they can enjoy and reap health and fitness benefits from without risk of injury or discomfort? Yes, says Jack Bolger, coach of the Stingrays, who has been in aquatics as a competitor, water polo player, life guard, and coach for more than 50 years, and the answer lies under the water, or at least in a pool.

Let the ‘son’ shine in

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity,” Psalm (133:1). Randy Bandy of N. 15 and The Sonshine Boys, a weekly bible study group based out of Sun City, has truly taken this message to heart.

Labels and Boxtops for Education make difference for Grandchildren

For more than 37 years, Labels for Education has been awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands. Today, over 60,000 schools and organizations are registered with Labels for Education, benefiting more than 42 million students.

Tip 13: Tankless Water Heater

In the last issue, we wrote about the two types of storage tank water heaters used by Del Webb in Sun City, Huntley (open combustion and closed combustion). After 10-15 years of use, these water heaters will need to be replaced.

$uffering from its own success?

Owners and players are at it again, posturing and manipulating each other into another agreement about what to do with their billions. There is simply too much money involved in this equation to make an early agreement between the players union and owners possible. There is too much leverage available—off-season mini-camps, the college draft, and even pre-season training camps.

Letters: March 24, 2011

The endless meandering of homes over miles of manicured streets … the golf course, tennis courts, wood shop, ball field, swimming pools, fitness centers, a lake and nature trails … places to meet and greet … see new things … places to learn new things … and try new things … it’s all here.

You’re Invited: March 24, 2011

Senior service organization Faith in Action of McHenry County (FIAMC) is pleased to host its annual benefit dinner An Evening in Italy on Saturday, April 2. This year’s event has been moved from its traditional January time and also is being held at a new, larger venue D’Andrea Banquets, 4419 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake.

Celebrity Scramble: March 24, 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.

Resident Reporter: March 24, 2011

I thought that you (the Sun Day) might be interested in what some of us are doing in Sun City West, AZ, while our friends in Sun City Huntley are shoveling themselves out and looking for sun.

Laughter by Paul: March 24, 2011

Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the block and worked their way to the other end of the block.

Now what’s all this ‘nunsense’ about?

Who doesn’t like a little “nunsense” in their life now and then? So long as it’s fun, bold, and makes you laugh until you cry, there’s no harm. And in some special cases, it may even be better to make a habit of it.

Careful what you wish for

I’ve commented before on the wide age difference between me and my siblings. Seventeen, 14, and 10 years separates us. This means that it was my siblings who turned my father’s hair gray, and it was me who turned it white.

And now the blind shall… DRIVE!?

Have you ever driven in a car when someone suddenly cuts in front of you, and then you or another passenger shouts out to the errant driver, “What’s the matter? Are you blind?” Well, you may want to think again before saying that in the future. It is doubtful that a good blind driver would cut in front of you like that, but there could be a blind driver driving a car.

Shamrocks, shenanigans, and … the Old West?

Fun, fun, fun, and more fun! That’s what the yearly St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Club plays are.

Food and fellowship

“The Grafton Food Pantry serves 200 families, and 500 individuals,” said John Rossi, president of the Grafton Food Pantry.

A Reprise on the Baseball Hall of Fame

This is take two on my commentaries on eligibility criteria for the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. In take one, as you may recall, I stated the case for Pete Rose’s election to the hall, despite his gambling activities.

Tap into better health

“You keep your mind and your body active, you’re going to have a better quality of life as a mature adult,” says Sandy Oldham (N. 12), who volunteers her time as tap teacher of Hoofers and Hunks tap group, among a range of other dance classes.

Quick Notes: March 10, 2011

News briefs and community updates.

Tip 13: Water heater

There are two types of gas water heaters used in Sun City. Up until about 2003, an open combustion-chamber water heater was used. Starting in 2003, the sealed combustion-chamber unit, aka Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant (FVIR), was used. The purpose of the new safety standard is to prevent the ignition of any flammable liquids spilled or stored near a water heater. In the older open-combustion chamber water heaters, the combustion air entered directly into the combustion chamber.

Laughter by Paul: March 10, 2011

“The reason I pulled you over is that you’re missing a taillight,” said the police officer.

Sun CPAC Q&As: March 10, 2011

What Does Fair Market Value Mean? What is Equalized Assessed Valuation?

How much wood would a luthier chuck?

Listen to the sweet sounds of a fine acoustic guitar or violin, and you know that you’re hearing the music of heaven. But–other than the artistry of a musician or the workmanship of a skilled luthier craftsman–what makes a stringed instrument “fine”?

Geezer Moments: March 10, 2011

Judy and I were lucky to be able to escape the Blizzard of ’11 by spending January and February in the place we call Disneyland for Geezers, The Villages, Florida. If you’ve never been there, you don’t know what you are missing. I don’t want to turn this into a commercial, but suffice it to say there are over 70,000 full- and part-time residents of this senior community. Here’s a few of the Geezer Moments that occurred there this year.

We are victims of our own success

Remember when we learned in school about the tremendous strides in innovation and economic growth that occurred between the 18th and 19th centuries during the Industrial Revolution? It started in the United Kingdom and spread to America.

You’re Invited: March 10, 2011

McHenry County Jewish Congregation will be observing the Purim holiday on Sunday, March 20 from 9 a.m.- noon. The morning will begin with the reading of the Megillah, or story of Esther.