MY SUN DAY NEWS
The Chicago Theatre District is in a quandary. The reports of the daily shootings and car-jackings may give pause to theatre going Sun City residents. Should Sun City residents have concerns for their safety when they go to the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a show?
Iâm a veteran of the Korean War. I live with my wife of over 65 years. We are fortunate to have family nearby to support us. Yet, I still struggle with feeling lonely. My wife has early stages of memory loss. I try to be patient with her, but Iâm finding that I spend more of my time supporting her than conversing with her. I miss the woman I fell in love with, her humor and her wit.
Last year there were a lot of missed celebrations, Halloween in Sun City being one of them.Â
Grandpa, Grandma, & Me (GG & Me) has held one of their biggest events, a Halloween Party for members, parents, and grandkids, the Sunday before every Halloween.
During a recent trip to the library, my 4yo son and I stumbled upon the childrenâs book Green Lizards vs. Red Rectangles by Steve Antony. Itâs this delightfully weird little story about an army of little green lizards battling an army of red rectangles (if you can imagine it), and its core lesson of learning how to work together, especially when chaos ensues and tempers flare, is demonstrated so simply it canât be anything but poignant. Itâs a good read, and I suggest anyone (whether youâre a parent or not) to take a quick trip to the library and spend a few minutes with Green Lizards vs. Red Rectangles.
St. Mary Church has approached the Village of Huntley with a proposal for a new parish cemetery on the churchâs property between Kreutzer and Dundee Roads. The proposed cemetery would use the vacant 2.45 acres that is adjacent to the south end of the church buildings. The cemetery would have 1,530 gravesites and 572 Columbarium Niches. Eighty-six infant graves would be included.
St. Mary Church has approached the Village of Huntley with a proposal for a new parish cemetery on the churchâs property between Kreutzer and Dundee Roads.
The proposed cemetery would use the vacant 2.45 acres that is adjacent to the south end of the church buildings. The cemetery would have 1,530 gravesites and 572 Columbarium Niches. Eighty-six infant graves would be included.
Huntley Village Manager, David Johnson, said that âthe Cider Grove subdivision will be adding 180 new single-family homes.â The subdivision, which is located on Dundee Road, due north of St. Mary Church, was built by D. R. Horton construction. The next phase of Cider Grove will cover 43 acres.
Huntley Village Manager, David Johnson, said that âthe Cider Grove subdivision will be adding 180 new single-family homes.â
The subdivision, which is located on Dundee Road, due north of St. Mary Church, was built by D. R. Horton construction. The next phase of Cider Grove will cover 43 acres.
As family Bears parties go, this one would have been considered epic even without the tiny miracle that happened, because it was the first time that my entire family could all be together on the same day. There was my son Dave and three grandkids by him â Jack, Natalie and Olivia, all between 12 and 16 years old. And my daughter Jenny and grandkids Quentin, Evan and Johannah, all between 23 and 26 years old, with Quentinâs birthday only days away. And Johannaâs kids â my great-grandkids â Anastasia (Asia), who is three already, and Dakota, just barely a half-year old.
As family Bears parties go, this one would have been considered epic even without the tiny miracle that happened, because it was the first time that my entire family could all be together on the same day.
There was my son Dave and three grandkids by him â Jack, Natalie and Olivia, all between 12 and 16 years old. And my daughter Jenny and grandkids Quentin, Evan and Johannah, all between 23 and 26 years old, with Quentinâs birthday only days away. And Johannaâs kids â my great-grandkids â Anastasia (Asia), who is three already, and Dakota, just barely a half-year old.
Dance has been known to help you with footwork and footspeed. Thereâs a reason why football players, basketball players, and soccer players, take ballet. Sun City tennis players have taken the courts to improve their footwork with line dancing lessons with tennis player Nancy Fontana. What gave her the idea for tennis line dancing?
Dance has been known to help you with footwork and footspeed. Thereâs a reason why football players, basketball players, and soccer players, take ballet. Sun City tennis players have taken the courts to improve their footwork with line dancing lessons with tennis player Nancy Fontana.
What gave her the idea for tennis line dancing?
âNo formal rezoning application or development plan has been submittedâ to the Village for Regency Square, announced Huntley Village Manager David Johnson at the September 22 Sun City board meeting. Johnson was a guest speaker at the Board meeting and he carefully talked through the many steps that are needed to be completed before a project could even break ground in Huntley.
âNo formal rezoning application or development plan has been submittedâ to the Village for Regency Square, announced Huntley Village Manager David Johnson at the September 22 Sun City board meeting.
Johnson was a guest speaker at the Board meeting and he carefully talked through the many steps that are needed to be completed before a project could even break ground in Huntley.
Parkside Pub located at 11721 E. Main Street announced via its Facebook page that kitchen staff shortages have made it impossible for the sports bar to continue to run at regular business hours. âWith that said, in order to give our kitchen a break, we have decided to temporarily close on Mondays until further notice. Should we find the right fit, we will go back to serving you all on Mondays again,â an Oct. 2 Parkside Pub Facebook post said.
Parkside Pub located at 11721 E. Main Street announced via its Facebook page that kitchen staff shortages have made it impossible for the sports bar to continue to run at regular business hours.
âWith that said, in order to give our kitchen a break, we have decided to temporarily close on Mondays until further notice. Should we find the right fit, we will go back to serving you all on Mondays again,â an Oct. 2 Parkside Pub Facebook post said.
According to the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), “Diabetes can strike anyone, from any walk of life…in numbers that are dramatically increasing.” As stated also in my Part 1 on the subject, “Today, more than 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes.” Add to that figure, the fact that “Worldwide, more than 463 million people have diabetes.”
Breaking News: The Dining Duo finds Big Foot! Everyone was searching in the wilderness, but Big Foot was found just outside the city limits of Harvard. This is proudly proclaimed on a roadside sign on Northwest Highway. More evidence can be found as you drive past the Big Foot Cemetery. Venturing further on we discovered the place where all the Big Foot (Big Foots??? Big Feet???) dine and socialize. We are ecstatic to announce the discovery of the Big Foot Inn Supper Club and Restaurant in Harvard.
Early in the morning, I wrapped an oversized fleece plaid blanket around my shoulders just as the light of dawn was taking hold. I was in my favorite chair on my screen porch, looking out to my backyard. Thatâs when I saw him: a grey-and-rust colored coyote, walking slowly through my backyard! He stopped for long pauses to sniff the air and look around. He didn’t seem to notice me. He was in no hurry. He looked to be out on a Lazy Sunday stroll.
Early in the morning, I wrapped an oversized fleece plaid blanket around my shoulders just as the light of dawn was taking hold. I was in my favorite chair on my screen porch, looking out to my backyard.Â
Thatâs when I saw him: a grey-and-rust colored coyote, walking slowly through my backyard! He stopped for long pauses to sniff the air and look around. He didn’t seem to notice me. He was in no hurry. He looked to be out on a Lazy Sunday stroll.
Each of the past five mornings, I have managed to convince myself that there is enough toothpaste in the tube that justifies keeping it for one more day. I vacillate; I should throw this out? No, I should keep it. I am literally trying to squeeze the last little useable bit out of this common household item. It seems that as we transition from one season to the next, there is also the desire to get the most out of each season. We often want fall to last as long as possible before the cold harsh reality of winter sets in.
Well, this has been a long time coming. Six years, to be precise, but here we are. The granddaddy of franchises, James Bond, returns to cinemas. Billed as Daniel Craigâs final outing as the character, the build-up was palpable in many of the trades. All the speculation can be put to rest as this is both the most fitting end to this iteration as well as Craig himself. So, grab your martinis and strap in. Or in my case, Ricard and Limoncello LaCroix. Please, no judgments.
Iâm concerned about my mother. She lives alone and is in her late 80s. She used to be somewhat active, especially for her age. She would volunteer in the kidâs ministry at her church, meet friends for lunch during the week, and participate in activities at the senior center where she lives. Since COVID, however, she has retreated to her home.
The Theatre Company of Sun City’s production of Beauty and the Beast is back at Drendel Hall following an 18-month break due to COVID-19. Linda Davis said, âWe are happy that after a year and a half, all of our lead performers came back. We did have to find actors for the part of Chip. We have two grandchildren of the cast performing on alternate nights in that part. This group is a family, we have to work together, attend the rehearsals. There are so many parts and challenges to this play, but we have fun also.â
The Theatre Company of Sun City’s production of Beauty and the Beast is back at Drendel Hall following an 18-month break due to COVID-19.
Linda Davis said, âWe are happy that after a year and a half, all of our lead performers came back. We did have to find actors for the part of Chip. We have two grandchildren of the cast performing on alternate nights in that part. This group is a family, we have to work together, attend the rehearsals. There are so many parts and challenges to this play, but we have fun also.â
The issues involving the Rutland Township Board of Trustees continued on Tuesday, September 24, with a special meeting called to appoint a new Township Supervisor and two new Trustees. The fifteen residents in attendance were fewer than half of the attendees at the regular Board of Trustees meeting that was held on September 14. This special meeting had a 48-hour advance notification, which is all that was required by State laws.
The issues involving the Rutland Township Board of Trustees continued on Tuesday, September 24, with a special meeting called to appoint a new Township Supervisor and two new Trustees.
The fifteen residents in attendance were fewer than half of the attendees at the regular Board of Trustees meeting that was held on September 14. This special meeting had a 48-hour advance notification, which is all that was required by State laws.
For the record, it wasnât a cow that caused the Great Chicago Fire a century and a half ago. That fact was settled a long time ago, and you probably already knew that if youâve read the stories that abound every October retelling the tale â and none more than this year, the 150th anniversary of the Great Fire.
Sun City will host its 20th annual Artisan Fair on Sunday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sun City Prairie Lodge. This is a big milestone for a Sun City event. âWe are excited to once again showcase the talent of Sun City. The event team will provide safety measures so all will be able to enjoy approximately 80 artisan vendors,â said resident Marsha Geist.
Sun City will host its 20th annual Artisan Fair on Sunday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sun City Prairie Lodge.
This is a big milestone for a Sun City event.
âWe are excited to once again showcase the talent of Sun City. The event team will provide safety measures so all will be able to enjoy approximately 80 artisan vendors,â said resident Marsha Geist.
These are supposedly our âgolden years.â We looked forward to sleeping late, not going to work every day, and having plenty of free time to do whatever we want with no responsibilities. Thanks to Del Webb and our inability to âjust say no,â we are busier now than we were before retirement. Our monthly calendars on our iPads are so full, we have resorted to putting post-it notes on their covers. We now find ourselves asking Alexa to set an alarm every morning, we have no free time whatsoever, and we have more responsibilities than ever before.
Last week, my daughter, a high school freshman, invited five of her friends over to our house to get together before their first homecoming dance. Each friend brought something to share: drinks, chips, fruit, and cookies. So. Many. Cookies! As each high schooler arrived, the voices went up a few decibels. The energy and excitement before the dance seemed to become more palpable by the minute.
Last week, my daughter, a high school freshman, invited five of her friends over to our house to get together before their first homecoming dance. Each friend brought something to share: drinks, chips, fruit, and cookies. So. Many. Cookies!
As each high schooler arrived, the voices went up a few decibels. The energy and excitement before the dance seemed to become more palpable by the minute.
My below report depicts the history of diabetes with its miracle discovery of insulin used to control and prolong the lives of the 34.2 million Americans living today with Diabetes 1 and Diabetes 2. I found Amanda Foremanâs Wall Street Journal column fascinating in its explanation of the discovery of insulin a century ago. Foreman refers to this event as one of the “greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th century.”
Like all moms, I know most of my childrenâs likes and dislikes very well. Their food preferences though are something that I could never remember. Having three children in three years and three months, many nights I considered it an accomplishment if I simply put something that resembled dinner on the table, much less designed a menu that accommodated their requests. If my daughter felt the need to pick each and every diced tomato out of a casserole, as the saying goes, âthatâs on her.â Neither of us was offended and over time they all grew up into healthy adults. Â
Q. Iâm in my mid-70s and suffer from chronic joint pain. It seems to be worse during the late afternoon and into the evening. I have difficulty engaging in my favorite leisure pursuits, such as knitting and baking because the pain is so extreme. At times, the sensation even wakes me up in the middle of the night. I take over-the-counter pain medication as needed, as prescribed by my doctor. Iâm starting to feel a little down because the pain only seems to be worsening.
We’ve all had them: one of those days when it seems nothing’s going quite right. Sharon Little recently had a day when one thing after another tried to trip her up. Little said, âWe were heading north to attend a wedding in Lake Geneva at the Grand Geneva Resort. The ceremony was at 2:30 and we left Sun City at 1:00, thinking we had plenty of time. It was an occasion to get dressed up for; heels and good jewelry.â
We’ve all had them: one of those days when it seems nothing’s going quite right. Sharon Little recently had a day when one thing after another tried to trip her up.
Little said, âWe were heading north to attend a wedding in Lake Geneva at the Grand Geneva Resort. The ceremony was at 2:30 and we left Sun City at 1:00, thinking we had plenty of time. It was an occasion to get dressed up for; heels and good jewelry.â
As a critic, I have been prone to fawning over the occasional arthouse movie. That isnât to say that mainstream fare is lost on me. After watching so many superhero blockbusters, one longs for some originality. No better place than the film festivals to showcase more unique entries. Most audiences roll their eyes at pretentiousness, but still really good movies come out of the fray. Here is just a few of the cream sieved out for your perusal.
Sun City Stingray members recently wrapped up the 2021 Senior Games season by participating in the Illinois State Senior Olympics Meet, September 17-19, in Springfield, IL.
On Aug. 8, friends and family of legendary WGN agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson, gathered at Jamesonâs Charhouse in Sun City to celebrate his retirement after 60 years on the air. Gloria Samuelson, Orionâs wife, explained that there were about 65 people in attendance at the celebration, which included other big-name guests like Emmy-Award-winning entertainment reporter and critic Dean Richards and WGN Radio AM 720 anchor Steve Alexander who was named as Orionâs successor back in January.
On Aug. 8, friends and family of legendary WGN agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson, gathered at Jamesonâs Charhouse in Sun City to celebrate his retirement after 60 years on the air.
Gloria Samuelson, Orionâs wife, explained that there were about 65 people in attendance at the celebration, which included other big-name guests like Emmy-Award-winning entertainment reporter and critic Dean Richards and WGN Radio AM 720 anchor Steve Alexander who was named as Orionâs successor back in January.
Recently My Huntley Newsâ ethics were called into question by a couple Facebook users who took issue with how we sourced quotes for a recent story. Their grievances generated some Facebook chatter, and as I watched the opinions roll in, I thought how opposite our criticsâ actions were to how professional journalists pass information to the public. In this instance, MHN Lead Reporter Michelle Moreno, with permission, used a friendâs profile to post a question to a Facebook group for a recent story. Michelle clearly identified herself and her intentions. A couple respondents, though, were later shocked to find their words in print, assuming Michelle had âliftedâ their comments without permission from a group chat, though Michelle was the author of the question and clearly stated it was for My Huntley News.
Recently My Huntley Newsâ ethics were called into question by a couple Facebook users who took issue with how we sourced quotes for a recent story. Their grievances generated some Facebook chatter, and as I watched the opinions roll in, I thought how opposite our criticsâ actions were to how professional journalists pass information to the public.
In this instance, MHN Lead Reporter Michelle Moreno, with permission, used a friendâs profile to post a question to a Facebook group for a recent story. Michelle clearly identified herself and her intentions. A couple respondents, though, were later shocked to find their words in print, assuming Michelle had âliftedâ their comments without permission from a group chat, though Michelle was the author of the question and clearly stated it was for My Huntley News.
