MY SUN DAY NEWS
I recently turned 40, and it’s not what I expected. I never considered 40 old (a benefit of having siblings so much older than I am, which is really a benefit that keeps giving because the older I get the much older they remain…hahaha!), but I am undoubtedly middle aged, and I’m experiencing some pretty startling changes. I’m not talking about the mental, emotional, or physical maturing process. Nor am I talking about how I’ve reached the age where most greeting cards will declare me “over the hill.” If your forties are over the hill, then I’m just at the peak, and therefore, I am the top of my game! Take that greeting cards!
Lately, the lilies have taken the stage in Gail’s spectacular garden.
I wish I could tell you each lily’s name, but I wasn’t paying attention when I was told.
Some of them turn their faces straight up to the sun and sky — the yellow one with the pale purple frill on the edges, the white one with the red blush around fiery orange stamens, the creamy one with the burgundy rim.
SUN CITY – In Chicago suburban area criminal courts, the average time between the commission of a felony and the final resolution of the case averages between 3-4 years.
The wheels of justice roll along slowly, provoking endless debates among legal experts and the public regarding what some consider unreasonable delays in the criminal courts system.
These past few weeks have demonstrated that the world’s humanity can come together, in a show of unselfishness and cooperation, to overcome the enormous odds against rescuing a Thailand youth soccer team, the Wild Boars. Yes, “the human condition of goodness” can indeed thrive amidst an almost impossible life-threatening situation of twelve young boys and their coach entrapped in a huge unchartered and water-filled Thailand cave known as Tham Luang.
Henry and Dana Troka co-chaired the 2018 Grandma, Grandpa, & Me/Anglers Club Fishing Derby on Thursday, July 12. “The first fishing derby was held in 2003, so it makes this the fifteenth,” Henry said. Over 30 volunteers from the Angler’s Club and Grandma Grandpa, & Me worked together to create this event for the Grandchildren of Sun City residents.
Henry and Dana Troka co-chaired the 2018 Grandma, Grandpa, & Me/Anglers Club Fishing Derby on Thursday, July 12.
“The first fishing derby was held in 2003, so it makes this the fifteenth,” Henry said.
Over 30 volunteers from the Angler’s Club and Grandma Grandpa, & Me worked together to create this event for the Grandchildren of Sun City residents.
Huntley became a prosperous town in the 1800s, because of milk. For more than a century, Huntley was known as the dairy capital of Illinois and the Midwest; with hundreds of surrounding dairy farms northwest of Chicago producing raw milk and bringing it to the village for processing. But now, the milk economy, like so many others, has slowly been changing. The environment is much more competitive, and changes in consumer buying habits in the last 20 years or so were harbingers of the future. But Dean Foods soldiered on, remaining the nation’s second-largest processor of fluid milk behind Nestle in the last decade.
Huntley became a prosperous town in the 1800s, because of milk. For more than a century, Huntley was known as the dairy capital of Illinois and the Midwest; with hundreds of surrounding dairy farms northwest of Chicago producing raw milk and bringing it to the village for processing.
But now, the milk economy, like so many others, has slowly been changing. The environment is much more competitive, and changes in consumer buying habits in the last 20 years or so were harbingers of the future. But Dean Foods soldiered on, remaining the nation’s second-largest processor of fluid milk behind Nestle in the last decade.
One year after it began, Sun City’s Vintage Voices is still producing successful radio plays of the 1930-1960s. Janette Dennis, currently director of a familiar series, said, “Radio gives us an opportunity to correct a mistake. It produces a seamless perfect dialogue.”
One year after it began, Sun City’s Vintage Voices is still producing successful radio plays of the 1930-1960s.
Janette Dennis, currently director of a familiar series, said, “Radio gives us an opportunity to correct a mistake. It produces a seamless perfect dialogue.”
It seems that most yards have an area that is wet. Those areas are often considered the problem area of the yard. They are the portion of the yard that most people wish wasn’t there or that it could somehow be improved. A rain garden may just be the answer for those low-lying areas. For this column, I asked Grace Koehler, the sales manager at Pizzo Native Plant Nursery, to help us understand what a rain garden is and how it can best be incorporated into a yard.
Nancy and I seem to be slaves to our food cravings lately. First it was Chinese food, and now Nancy had an insatiable desire for lasagna. She remembered that one of the stops on a Del Webb Senior Safari was Carrabbas Italian Grill. The one she went to is now closed, so the next closest one we found was in Woodridge. Off we went in the Mini-Mobile, Nancy salivating at the thought of having her craving satisfied.
I have lived in Sun City since 1999. Some of my windows are very difficult to open and close. How can I repair them?
Sun City Softball “Cubs” found themselves on the winning side of the annual Sun City all-star softball game, played at Eakin Field on July 14, against the “White Sox.” Glenn Groebli, President of the Sun City Softball Charter Club, said, “This will be the 16th year for the All-Star game. Each 16″ [softball] evening team selects two players and each morning team selects one player.”
Sun City Softball “Cubs” found themselves on the winning side of the annual Sun City all-star softball game, played at Eakin Field on July 14, against the “White Sox.”
Glenn Groebli, President of the Sun City Softball Charter Club, said, “This will be the 16th year for the All-Star game. Each 16″ [softball] evening team selects two players and each morning team selects one player.”
My husband and I are in the process of trying to consolidate some of our belongings and organize our important documents. It’s overwhelming. What do people do to get organized?
Dr. Scott Rowe is the new superintendent for Huntley Community School District 158. He is replacing John Burkey. Dr. Rowe was previously the principal of Huntley High School. He was instrumental in many of the programs which have improved the district in the recent past.
Our Summer Sunday operations will continue throughout the summer on Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. every Sunday. The location is 13400 Sun City Blvd. Huntley IL, 60142, or just look for the sign “Trains are Running” by the baseball field parking lot on Sun City Blvd. Please be advised that operations are contingent on the weather and train crew availability.
Along with rapid industrial and commercial growth in Huntley, there are sometimes bumps in the road. The Sun Day learned last week that Dean Foods is planning to leave Huntley. The company’s intentions were recently communicated to the village and have been confirmed by the Sun Day with a Dean Foods spokesperson in Huntley. Dean Foods and a related transportation operation is one of Huntley’s largest employers and has been located on Mill Street in the village for many years. No additional information was available by press time for this report.
Along with rapid industrial and commercial growth in Huntley, there are sometimes bumps in the road.
The Sun Day learned last week that Dean Foods is planning to leave Huntley. The company’s intentions were recently communicated to the village and have been confirmed by the Sun Day with a Dean Foods spokesperson in Huntley. Dean Foods and a related transportation operation is one of Huntley’s largest employers and has been located on Mill Street in the village for many years. No additional information was available by press time for this report.
Let’s face it – summer has the best sounds of all the seasons. While some are super obvious seasonal fixtures, other sounds resonate on a more personal level. Maybe you will agree.
Last spring, when the Sun City Elections Advisory Committee was planning the 2018 board of directors election, the ballots were planned to be “random.” Now, as the committee and board finalize those plans, the ballots are “rotating.” It’s actually two different ways to accomplish the same thing – make sure this year’s election is not decided primarily by ballot position. Remember the background: In 2017, there were 10 candidates for four open positions on the board. The order of candidate names on all the ballots was determined in a lottery drawing before the ballots were mailed to residents.
Last spring, when the Sun City Elections Advisory Committee was planning the 2018 board of directors election, the ballots were planned to be “random.”
Now, as the committee and board finalize those plans, the ballots are “rotating.”
It’s actually two different ways to accomplish the same thing – make sure this year’s election is not decided primarily by ballot position. Remember the background: In 2017, there were 10 candidates for four open positions on the board. The order of candidate names on all the ballots was determined in a lottery drawing before the ballots were mailed to residents.
Janet Schipma has always loved art, starting at a very young age. When she was in junior high, she enrolled in a correspondence course. “I would send in a drawing and get graded on it,” she remembers. “I was almost done with it, but then I started working part-time and dropped out. I felt really bad for my parents that they sent me through that course and I didn’t get the certificate.” But even as Schipma’s life got busier with work, then marriage, then a family (she and her husband, Herman, raised a son and a daughter), art was never far from Schipma’s mind.
Janet Schipma has always loved art, starting at a very young age. When she was in junior high, she enrolled in a correspondence course.
“I would send in a drawing and get graded on it,” she remembers. “I was almost done with it, but then I started working part-time and dropped out. I felt really bad for my parents that they sent me through that course and I didn’t get the certificate.”
But even as Schipma’s life got busier with work, then marriage, then a family (she and her husband, Herman, raised a son and a daughter), art was never far from Schipma’s mind.
There are only two kinds of people in this world, and the difference between them is irreconcilable. No, I’m not talking about Republicans and Democrats. True, they’re irreconcilable, but when it comes to politics there’s also a third group—Independents—who are also maddeningly irreconcilable.
There are only two kinds of people in this world, and the difference between them is irreconcilable.
No, I’m not talking about Republicans and Democrats. True, they’re irreconcilable, but when it comes to politics there’s also a third group—Independents—who are also maddeningly irreconcilable.
Ask the average Sun Citian what the most important challenge the community’s board of directors faces, and they will probably say – communication. Late this past spring, the board embarked on a project to improve and expand its communication with those same residents.
Ask the average Sun Citian what the most important challenge the community’s board of directors faces, and they will probably say – communication.
Late this past spring, the board embarked on a project to improve and expand its communication with those same residents.
Maintenance of common areas has been a big priority of the Sun City board of directors for the last several years, and the beat goes on in 2018. At Prairie Lodge, a new solarium will be unveiled this month, and flooring in several activity spaces is being upgraded. Over at Meadow View and the Arcadia Condo building, the parking lots are being resurfaced.
Maintenance of common areas has been a big priority of the Sun City board of directors for the last several years, and the beat goes on in 2018.
At Prairie Lodge, a new solarium will be unveiled this month, and flooring in several activity spaces is being upgraded. Over at Meadow View and the Arcadia Condo building, the parking lots are being resurfaced.
For past decades, dermatologists have cautioned individuals to avoid exposure of their skin to the sun. Nevertheless, many of us who swarmed to “the art of sunbathing” in our youths with the desire to look healthier, now find it difficult to break old habits. I, myself, know that outdoor swimming daily can be a most pleasurable experience, in spite of my three scary experiences with skin cancer. For the huge population of Sun City/Huntley, “outdoor water babies,” softball team members, golfers, tennis players, pickleball enthusiasts, hikers, and joggers, I write this article educating all of us as to the researched correct amount and correct strength of sunscreen to one’s body.
On Sunday, July 8, Sun City resident TR Kerth held a memorial for his wife, Gail, who passed away from a massive stroke on Valentine’s Day this February. The “Gathering in Gail’s Garden” was for friends, neighbors, and family to visit the beautiful garden she loved so much and to take home with them a plant, bulb, cutting, seeds, etc… to plant in their own garden to remember her by.
When the weather gets warm and the umpire says “play ball,” the Sun City Softball Club really gets going. Fresh off a successful Salute to Veterans patriotic exhibition on June 30, the Club will present its annual all-star game this Saturday, July 14, at 4 p.m. at Eakin Field.
When the weather gets warm and the umpire says “play ball,” the Sun City Softball Club really gets going.
Fresh off a successful Salute to Veterans patriotic exhibition on June 30, the Club will present its annual all-star game this Saturday, July 14, at 4 p.m. at Eakin Field.
Every home in Sun City should be equipped with fire extinguishers. The most likely location to have a small fire that you could fight with a fire extinguisher is in the kitchen. However, a grease fire in a pan on the stove should not be blasted with a fire extinguisher. If you do that, you will blow the grease and the fire onto the wall behind the stove and possibly set the whole kitchen on fire.
I had to quit my job so that I could care for my husband, who has early onset dementia. He is doing well but showing signs of irritation and frustration over little things. I know it is the disease, but I find I don’t want to take him with me when I go out because his behavior is unpredictable.
When writing columns, I usually have a purpose in mind. Being a former horticulture teacher, the purpose is usually educational in nature. Sometimes I try to be informative or inspirational, and occasionally I go out on a limb and try to be funny. Today, the column is purely a series of reflections.
The World Cup is in full swing, and the entire planet is excited about “Futbol”, except for the U.S. We call it soccer and consider whatever “da Bears” do to be football. So what better way is there to join in the celebration since Mexico is in the World Cup, but with a dinner at Sammy’s Mexican Grill in Elgin.
The Chain-O-Lakes Eagles RC Club of McHenry Illinois sponsored a special day for the Chicago based Wounded Warriors Project on Saturday June 16. Members of the Eagles pooled their resources and time to create a day of fun and enjoyment for the Wounded Warriors and their families.
The Guy’s Breakfast Club from Neighborhood 4 recently gathered at Joe and Jo Ann Santercier’s home to celebrate Evan Ypsilantis’ 98th birthday. Evan was born on June 28, 1920. He served in the United States Army in the Aleutian Islands and in the Philippians during WWll. Ypsilantis was on leave and visiting friends when he met Matina, his beautiful wife.
The Guy’s Breakfast Club from Neighborhood 4 recently gathered at Joe and Jo Ann Santercier’s home to celebrate Evan Ypsilantis’ 98th birthday.
Evan was born on June 28, 1920. He served in the United States Army in the Aleutian Islands and in the Philippians during WWll. Ypsilantis was on leave and visiting friends when he met Matina, his beautiful wife.
