MY SUN DAY NEWS
“The reason I pulled you over is that you’re missing a taillight,” said the police officer.
What Does Fair Market Value Mean? What is Equalized Assessed Valuation?
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”?
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.
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.
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.
The St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council #11666 continues to be one of the most active councils in the State of Illinois in the area of membership growth.
These are cryptograms consisting of quotations by famous people, past or present. Each letter in the puzzle stands for another letter.
A poem by John D. Smith.
A cartoon by John DiDonna.
There is no greater feeling in the world than the feeling of flight. This sentiment is known all too well by the Grimmonpre family.
Nothing in life is free. That’s a true enough statement, isn’t it? If you don’t pay with dollars, you pay with the rest of your life. You ever borrow money from a family member? That’s fun.
Nothing beats a good pairing. Abbott & Costello. Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire. Tom & Jerry. Batman & Robin. The Lone Ranger & Tonto. Lucy & Desi. Bonnie & Clyde. Adam & Eve. (Although we know how those last two couples panned out.)
Sun Day’s Moonlight Mojo Man sat down recently with The Buckinghams co-founder and lead singer Carl Giammarese for a little quick and casual Q&A, as the popular Chicago band readies to head to Sun City at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 in Drendel Ballroom.
At the CAM Board meeting held on Wednesday, February 16, Chicagoland restaurateur Spiro Angelos met with Sun City residents to discuss the opening of Jameson’s as Sun City’s new foodservice provider.
Centegra Health System will now honor people who become organ and tissue donors by flying Donate Life flags outside of its hospitals in McHenry and Woodstock.
Sun City resident Philip Grisolia has worked 25 years in the publishing industry. He started out “many years ago” for the Chicago Daily News and then spent a career moving from various publications, all the while collecting experience, which molded him into the mentor he is today with the Fox Valley Chapter of SCORE, where he has the opportunity to help entrepreneurs grow their own successful experiences in today’s business world.
Stanley Cup champions last June, long shots to make the playoffs now. What’s going on with these on-and-off Chicago Blackhawks?
In my younger years, I used to save the “points” that came inside the Mallo Cup and Peanut Butter Cup candy bars. I can remember cashing in the points for all sorts of prizes. Then there were the prizes inside the Cracker Jack boxes. I would drive my mother crazy at the grocery store “whining” for candy just because I needed a few more points so I could send away for the next prize. Now, many years later, we carry on the tradition with coupons.
Photos taken in my yard on January 25, 2011. It was late morning when I spotted the fox. Further examination of the picture shows that there were two foxes in the yards between Stonewater Crossing and Big Horn Dr (Sun City’s Neighborhood 15).
February is Library Lovers Month and The Friends Foundation will be celebrating with an artistic new fundraiser – Sprinkling the Love of Reading. Through February 28 twenty-two beautifully decorated watering cans are on exhibit at the library.
I’ve heard about the Woodchucks, and I pass the woodworking shop on Sun City Boulevard, but I don’t know anything about them. Could you explain how the woodshop operates?
Over the past 40 years, Rose Hamann has filled many roles in the Recovery International Discovery Meetings for Mental Health. She began attending the group meetings in Chicago in 1971 as a member, by referral from her doctor, and in the intervening years has been an assistant group leader, volunteer, and for approximately the last 20 years, a group leader, both in Chicago and, for the last five years, in Huntley.
It all started out on February 1, the night of the big blizzard. We have a small group of men that play cards on the first and second day of the month. Well, February 1st was the day, and we responded.
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 pastor of my church hates to plead for money. But when the coffers were running low, he had no choice.
Sometime in late March, Jameson’s Tavern and Grill will open in Sun City’s Prairie Lodge. This will end an “eating out” hiatus that has frustrated Sun Citians since the Walleye Grill closed last fall.
My background in journalism is diverse, but there are plenty others who, for lack of better words, kick my butt in the journalism department, both in newspaper management and writing prowess. However, given my experience, it might surprise many Sun Day readers to learn that despite the hundreds of news stories I’ve written, I never wrote a column, such as what appears on page two of every edition, before starting the Sun Day.
Unlike many Sun City residents, George Keller of Neighborhood 2 does not use a snow-removal service, claiming, “You never know when they’re going to come. It’s easier to [snow] blow it.”
