MY SUN DAY NEWS
In every sense a hero, Bob “Doc” Adams of Winfield, Illinois will finally receive hero status from the U.S. Military.
You may or may not find this hard to believe, but every so often the Dining Duo needs a “mental health day.” If there ever were two people in need of a mental health adjustment, it’s us two idiots. Our favorite diversion is to drive up north to the land of cheese, and contribute to the Ho-Chunk Indian tribe at the casino in Wisconsin Dells. This trip is punctuated by various scenic stops along the way. Our first stop is fueling up our bodies at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Rockford.
A combination of a publication break and some personal travel plans conspired to keep me away from the movie theater in time for this edition of the Sun Day. So, I thought I would take an early look at the year in movies so far.
The butterfly population in Northern Illinois is growing! It was recently reported on the radio that volunteers who spend time monitoring butterflies on public lands had seen an increase in butterflies this summer compared to previous years. While of course, I am thrilled that the efforts to support the butterfly population are working, I am more interested in the volunteers and their efforts.
Mary pulled a kitchen knife on her father. She couldn’t think of any other way to stop him from choking her mother. Mary doesn’t remember how she rationalized her action almost 30 years ago but she recalled going to school the next day. She aced her math test and put on the perfect smile. “No one else outside the walls of my home suspected anything. After all, how could the girl with straight A’s and awards for citizenship, leadership, and perfect attendance raise suspicion of a problem at home,” Mary said.
Mary pulled a kitchen knife on her father. She couldn’t think of any other way to stop him from choking her mother. Mary doesn’t remember how she rationalized her action almost 30 years ago but she recalled going to school the next day. She aced her math test and put on the perfect smile.
“No one else outside the walls of my home suspected anything. After all, how could the girl with straight A’s and awards for citizenship, leadership, and perfect attendance raise suspicion of a problem at home,” Mary said.
With Veteran’s Day approaching, I struggle each year on how to teach the significance of the day to my teenaged children. My dad, their grandfather, served in the military. He lives locally, so we usually take him out to dinner or stop by his home for a visit on Veteran’s Day. While I think he appreciates my intentions, I feel like I’m not doing enough to educate my children and to show our sincere appreciation for his service.
We have an original Del Webb, 2-lamp, kitchen ceiling fluorescent fixture that is flickering and hesitant to light up. The bulbs have been replaced with no effect. I believe it is the ballast that is dying. We also have several older 4-lamp fixtures in basement that are acting up too. Can you recommend a local electrical handyman that can repair fluorescent fixtures?
Letters for the week of November 7.
A Frank Sinatra band, a magic show, and an ice cream sundae bar are just a few of the commodities that residents were treated to in this open floor celebration to commemorate Sun City’s 20 years of commitment to offering a lifestyle of dreams.
My wife and I are big returners. If we don’t like it (whatever it is) or if it’s broken, we return it, putting 100% satisfaction guarantees to the test wherever products are sold. After years of making returns, I’ve discovered that some stores are much more receptive to returns than others. Some stores take back their item with the same smile as when they sold it while other stores make you second guess your motives and feel like a criminal.
On September 25, the Sun City Board of Directors voted tentatively to assess community residents with a larger bill for 2020, but only a very small one.
October 1 marked a momentous occasion for Huntley school district 158 (Huntley 158). After many months of deliberation, the much-anticipated solar panel installation project was approved for construction on three Huntley 158 campuses, celebrated through a small ceremony involving school and public officials.
Pierre Pollin, a Sun City Resident, was well known as an owner and chef of Le Titi de Paris in Arlington Heights. Currently, he is buzzing about his new venture.
Pierre Pollin, a Sun City Resident, was well known as an owner and chef of Le Titi de Paris in Arlington Heights.
Currently, he is buzzing about his new venture.
When I read that PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) urged all Americans to be a little more sensitive with our animal metaphors by banning phrases like “bringing home the bacon,” or “your goose is cooked,” I reacted as I think any sensitive American would.
There may be a hotel in Huntley’s future after all. If a proposal now before the village board actually happens, it may bring a new roadway to the village along with it.
Because (as of September 2019) adult obesity rates have reached 31.8% in Illinois alone, I have found it necessary in my past 3 health articles, to assume the topic of popular U.S. weight loss diets. Joining the Fasting, Keto, and Paleo diets in this issue is the Portion Control Diet. Perhaps the easiest to follow of the four dieting lifestyles, the Portion Control Diet, for the most part, can be adapted to your own way of eating, provided you make healthy choices.
The Sun City Theatre Company takes to the stage this fall for the musical, Kiss Me Kate, based on William Shakespeare’s comedy, The Taming of the Shrew, set to music and lyrics by Cole Porter.
Halloween is celebrated most places, and Sun City is no exception. Driving through the streets of Sun City, a few homes are adorned with orange lights glowing brightly. Some Halloween lover’s yards are packed with pumpkins, scarecrows, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and cornstalks. But the best symbols of the feast can be found inside homes in Sun City.
Halloween is celebrated most places, and Sun City is no exception.
Driving through the streets of Sun City, a few homes are adorned with orange lights glowing brightly. Some Halloween lover’s yards are packed with pumpkins, scarecrows, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and cornstalks. But the best symbols of the feast can be found inside homes in Sun City.
Prior to the Dining Duo moving to the friendly confines of Sun City Del Webb Huntley, most of our marital bliss was spent in Hoffman Estates. As a result, we seem to find ourselves returning there for various reasons like doctors, stores, restaurants, etc. While driving down Roselle Road in Schaumburg, a storefront caught Nancy’s eye.
Front Storm Door on a Petoskey. Don’t have a key for it. Do you know how/who can remedy this without installing a new lockset?
Judy Garland died in 1969 when she was only 47 years old, a victim of the pills and alcohol she used constantly during her tumultuous life. And while she is gone, her memory will be with us forever, as generation after generation watch her walk down the yellow brick road, accompanied by her strange assortment of friends and her little dog Toto.
Fall, for many, is the most favorite season. Favorite fall activities include going to pumpkin patches with family members, Christmas shopping at craft fairs, and of course taking a few moments to admire the gorgeous fall colors exhibited by our natural environs.
My elderly mom has been showing some signs of dementia in the last year. She lives alone and prefers to keep to herself. While she lives in a decent neighborhood and knows her immediate next-door neighbors, I worry about her on Halloween. She loves the holiday, always made our costumes as kids, still helps to make her grandchildren’s costumes. She gets such joy from giving candy to the trick-or-treaters and seeing them in costumes.
In the lead-up to the April 2020 Census, McHenry County is hosting a series of public meetings designed to educate citizens and ensure that the county’s population is accurately counted. The Ad Hoc McHenry County Complete Count Committee is co-chaired by Michael Vijuk, a McHenry County board member for District 1, and Brian Sager, the Mayor of Woodstock.
In the lead-up to the April 2020 Census, McHenry County is hosting a series of public meetings designed to educate citizens and ensure that the county’s population is accurately counted.
The Ad Hoc McHenry County Complete Count Committee is co-chaired by Michael Vijuk, a McHenry County board member for District 1, and Brian Sager, the Mayor of Woodstock.
In previous years, if I had spotted a spider on my wall or heard a fly buzz in some corner of my room, I knew it was time for an all-out war. There was no resting until that bug was vanquished, usually with the help of at least one housemate, an old Starbucks cup for trapping, and an elaborate system of commands (“You guard the door, and I’ll go in for the kill”). If I lost the battle, losing track of the bug, there was a non-negotiable consequence: that room was no longer habitable.
I really don’t think I felt all that old when my great-granddaughter, Anastasia, was born last September. Oh, sure, there were all those “great-grandpa” jokes everybody thought were so funny, but among all the other emotions flooding through me — pride, joy, love, wonderment — I think “old” was curiously absent. But things change.
I really don’t think I felt all that old when my great-granddaughter, Anastasia, was born last September. Oh, sure, there were all those “great-grandpa” jokes everybody thought were so funny, but among all the other emotions flooding through me — pride, joy, love, wonderment — I think “old” was curiously absent.
But things change.
The funniest thing happened in the Sun City election on Sept. 18 – a major board candidate forum was scheduled and a quiet little neighborhood chat broke out. The forum was set up for 4 p.m., and was adjourned by 2 p.m.
Some people dream big dreams far into the future, but don’t combine them with practical planning. Barb Lincoln put the dreams and plans together, and now, it’s all coming true. Her 26-year-old hopes are coming into reality.
Some people dream big dreams far into the future, but don’t combine them with practical planning.
Barb Lincoln put the dreams and plans together, and now, it’s all coming true. Her 26-year-old hopes are coming into reality.
Retirement brings a lifestyle change. For some that involves more leisure activities, and for others like Mary Merrell, it means continuing her efforts to serve the community. However, Merrell’s story extends far beyond volunteering for multiple great causes. Although at times having to deal with the occasional rocky path in life, Merrell’s remarkable spirit and passion has led to some equally as outstanding achievements.
Retirement brings a lifestyle change. For some that involves more leisure activities, and for others like Mary Merrell, it means continuing her efforts to serve the community.
However, Merrell’s story extends far beyond volunteering for multiple great causes. Although at times having to deal with the occasional rocky path in life, Merrell’s remarkable spirit and passion has led to some equally as outstanding achievements.
This diet was developed by Loren Cordain, PhD, a researcher at Colorado State University, who began studies in the 1970s. According to Dr. Cordain, the Paleo diet is the way humans were initially genetically designed to eat.
