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September 12, 2013

The impact landscaping can have on home values

Our home, like the homes of many readers of this newspaper, was damaged during the storm on July 20. Shuttling my son to the basement while my husband stood guard watching the hail and the swirling winds was just the start of the storm experience.

Ask an Angel 09/12/13

Q. My friend, who I dearly love, is always late for any functions we attend. Since I don’t drive, I am reluctant to say anything about this. What can I do?

Laughter By Paul 9/12/13

Once upon a time in their marriage, my Dad did something really stupid. Mom chewed him out for it. He apologized and they made up. However, from time to time, my mom still mentions what he had done.

The terrible toll taken by tolls

I mentioned in my last column that Sue and I had just returned from a trip that took us through 20 states west of the Mississippi. Sue was our navigator, and she kept careful notes of our journey, logging all the wonderful sights and keeping stats on dates, locations, mileage, etc. One statistic on her list was highway tolls. Take a guess on how much we paid in tolls outside Illinois as we completed our 7,350 mile trip.

Top 15 ways to enjoy gardening for less

David Letterman’s Top 10 lists are infamous. They have covered a variety of topics, from the “Top 10 Things That Will Get You Kicked Out of Disney World” that includes going after Chip and Dale with a Weed Wacker to “Top 10 Headlines that Would Start a Panic” – “Late Night to Begin Top Twenty Lists” being one.

An update on the school tax issue – straight from Sun City, AZ

The Frugal Forum column on June 20, 2013, discussed the possibility of establishing our own school district in Sun City, Huntley as a means of receiving some relief from our ever increasing property taxes.

Doorbell repair and reflections on August open house

We really enjoyed meeting many of you at our open house on August 15. It is always fun hanging out and talking shop. We had members available to demonstrate and explain each piece of equipment in the shop. For example, we have a number of saws that many people are confused about.

Ask an Angel 08/29/13

Q. Is there a way to stay mentally sharp with natural means, such as food or vitamins?

Today’s specials are petri-dish pork and in-vitro veal

Well, it was just a matter of time, wasn’t it? After all, we’ve been brewing babies at the bottom of test tubes for decades now, so we shouldn’t be surprised that somebody finally got around to manufacturing man-made burgers.

A restaurant by any other name…

One Saturday while Jim and I were doing our usual “Randall Road errands,” we noticed a storefront named Rice Fusion Sushi. Not having a clue as to what it was, we decided to investigate.

Laughter By Paul 08/29/13

At the end of the college year, a star football player, Josh, celebrated the lifting of the team curfew by attending a late night campus party. Soon after arriving, Josh became captivated by a beautiful girl. He eased into the conversation with her by asking if she met many dates at parties.

The decline of saturated fats in our diets

Let’s go back to World War II, from 1941 to 1945. The Japanese military occupied the Philippines and other South Pacific Islands, where bloody battles were being fought. The supply of coconut oil was effectively cut off from the United States.

The benefits of a revocable living trust versus a will

A revocable living trust is a popular estate planning tool that you can use to determine who will get your property when you die. Most living trusts are “revocable” because you can change them as your circumstances or wishes change.

Turn the other Chinn for a cozier seafood experience

Every so often a girl just has to have some crab or lobster. One of my favorite places when I get such a notion is Bob Chinn’s Crab House in Wheeling. However, Jim doesn’t like to be shuffled from one line to another, as if he was in Disney World, just to get a table.

Has saturated fat always been our enemy?

Today we are going to look at saturated fat and how it became unpopular.

Ask an Angel 8/15/2013

Q. I am 82. I have lived my life raising my family and helping those around me. I have realized, though, that I still have dreams. Am I being silly or can I really pursue them?

Q&A with the Woodchucks

Question: Where can I get the rollers for sliding screen doors? I have a Dearborn model, if that makes a difference. I have tried the usual places: Ace, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menard’s and cannot find the exact roller assembly needed. I have also tried to clean them, but this has little to no impact.

Laughter By Paul 8/14/2013

A family had spent the day moving from their farmhouse to a brand new house in a subdivision in the same town.

Make the most of this fall’s planting season

With the fall planting season approaching, I thought it might be helpful to review the dos and don’ts of planting annual and perennial flowers, evergreen and flowering shrubs, and ornamental, shade, and evergreen trees.

No hamsters were harmed in the passing of this milestone

I just rolled four nines over! Time to party!
No, I’m not a poker player. I wouldn’t know a full house from an outhouse. Those nines I’m talking about rolled over in my car.

Project 365 new for this year’s National Night Out event in Sun City

What is “Project 365?” Simply put, it is a Neighborhood Watch group setting a goal toward correcting a problem area in their community and/or expanding their NW mission. The results should be achieved in 365 days.

The busy person’s guide to summer favorites

Gardening can be a very rewarding experience. There are many steps along the way: planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, eating, and preserving. Some steps are more enjoyable than others.

Ask an Angel 8/1/13

Q.I have been experiencing severe anxiety to the point where I cannot function. I thought I was going to be in relaxation mode in my golden years, but this is far from it. When I have anxiety, I am almost physically paralyzed. I’ve even gone to the emergency room.

Facts about polyunsaturated fats

Last week we said consuming wrong fats was one of the main reasons for heart and circulatory disease. As we look at the grocery store shelves, we see bottle after bottle of polyunsaturated oils and salad dressings.

Walked into Kiku for copies, stayed for dinner

Kiku Sushi and Hibachi is a small Japanese restaurant located in a strip mall. To our surprise, it was actually three restaurants in one! It has hibachi grill tables (where they cook in front of you), a sushi bar (with adjoining booths), and a section for “kitchen entrees” (with tables and chairs).

Q&A with the Woodchucks

This article marks three years of the Woodchucks answering your questions about repairs around your home. The Sun City Woodchucks would like to meet the people who read the column and show you what goes on in our shop.

Preventing credit card fraud, minimize loss with diligent monitoring

We were at home watching T.V. and the phone rang. At the same time, I received a text message on my cell phone from our credit card company. The phone call was also from the credit card company. They were inquiring about a recent transaction on my credit card: a purchase in New Mexico of $500.

Setting the temperature limit stop on a shower faucet

Q: I read your article about adjusting my shower temperature. However, I do not have the faucet you talk about. My home was built in 2007, and it is different. Can you tell me how to adjust the temperature with a different faucet?

Caution…fire in the hole!

There are a lot of Mexican restaurants around, but sadly, too few of them have both excellent food and authentic atmosphere. El Meson in Schaumburg is an exception to the rule.

Take your verticle garden to the top

We moved out of our former home when our daughter, Mary, was two and Sarah was five months old. Shortly after that, whenever we would drive down Main Street in Huntley and pass our house, we would say “Hi, old house, bye, old house.”