Helfer car crash case closed

Almost a year since the car-house accident, the Donald Helfer case was finally resolved on January 11.

Split decision

A group of Sun City residents and the community’s board of directors got a good reminder on January 10 why there are always an odd number of members on a governing board.

Huntley’s 2018 village plans build off last year’s goals

One thing never changes in Huntley – and that’s the process of change.

Put another way, if you thought 2017 was a banner year for expansion in the Village of Huntley, wait until you see what’s coming in 2018.

Three vehicle crash shakes Del Webb Blvd. and Cold Springs Drive

Even though Del Webb Boulevard is Sun City’s most heavily traveled roadway, traffic accidents along it are rare. But shortly before 2 p.m. on November 20, the road’s good record was marred by a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Del Webb and Cold Springs Drive.

Huntley Police Department presses charges against middle school student for hate crime

The Huntley Police Department and Community School District 158 say they take juvenile electronic threats and misuse of social media very seriously.

Last week, they had an opportunity to demonstrate that policy dramatically.

CAM releases budget report

Each year in July, the Sun City staff, Finance Advisory Committee, and Board of Directors begin the six-months-long process of creating and approving the budget for the following calendar year. The annual process concludes in December with final approval of all budgets for the next year.

Sun City clubs join forces for holidays

Santa’s elves aren’t the only ones who are making gifts for girls and boys.

Sun City’s Sew N Sew and Woodchucks members recently displayed some of the wood-crafted toys and hand-pieced quilts that they plan to donate to the Grafton Food Pantry.

Larson’s enthusiasm and assistance are having an impact in our Sun City community. Family Alliance worked with Alan Mogilner; Sun City Resident and facilitator of the Parkinson Support Group, to find a venue for their meeting needs.

Sun City Sunflower Garden Club hosts annual walk for charity

The 8th Annual Holiday House Walk for Charity will take place on Thursday, December 14, 2-6 pm. at Sun City Huntley. The public is welcome to participate and enjoy a fabulous Winter Wonderland. This festive event benefits charities. We would like to share the very personal side of these charities of choices for one of the hosts.

Governing board elections run smooth, near-49% voter turnout

When voters have a lot of options as they choose their leaders, they will come to the ballot box.

Ten Sun City residents put their names on the 2017 board of directors ballot this fall, and 2,643 community households responded in the mail-in balloting. That’s nearly 49% of the association’s 5,400-plus eligible households.

This was the biggest election, in terms of candidate and voter participation, ever held in Sun City Huntley’s 18-year history.

Food drive celebrates 10 years of giving

Ten years ago, Laurie Larkin got a phone call from her friend, Annalee Boles. Larkin recalls that call: “Annalee just asked me – ‘do you want to help me organize a food drive?’ And I said, Sure.” That is how Sharing our Blessings Food Drive began.

Boles said, “I saw that the Grafton Food Panty here in town recognized the needs of our community and I wanted to help.”

New Jewel and other industry headed to Huntley

There’s a once-popular song that goes, “Everything’s up to date in Kansas City.”

In Huntley, that title could be changed slightly: “There is always something new in Huntley.”

Transfer fee update

Two additional facts about home resale transfer fees have been communicated to the Sun Day since our report on the subject in our October 19 edition.

Sun City Lions Club park bench dedication

On October 3, 2017 the Sun City Lions Club with the cooperation of the Village of Huntley unveiled a commemorative plaque on a bench in Dhamer Square in downtown Huntley. The plaque honors the 100th anniversary of Lions Club International. The project was a joint effort by Pat Krebs, immediate past President of the Sun …

Recent sale spurs questions regarding resale transfer fee

When John Cox, a former resident of Neighborhood 12 in Sun City, recently sold his home, he paid more for the transaction than was legally required.

He paid a resale transfer fee, even though his home was exempt from the fee because of its location and the date it was built.

Huntley maps out new plan for growth

If you’ve been impressed by the Village of Huntley’s growth and expansion in the last 20 years, you haven’t seen anything yet.

Board proposes potential decrease in assessments

Sun City’s board of directors plans to give residents an early Christmas gift this year.

At the September 27 board meeting, it was announced that the draft 2018 association operating and reserve budgets will provide all residents with a $9.00 decrease (you read that right), in 2018 assessments.

The Sunflower Garden Club of Sun City Huntley is hosting their 8th Annual Holiday House Walk for Charity

The 8th ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE WALK FOR CHARITY will take place on Thursday, December 14 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket cost is $10 per person and will include entrance to six beautifully decorated homes and a dessert reception at Fountain View on the day of the walk. New this year is a Raffle with dozens of prizes to be won. House Walk Tickets purchased by December 1st will receive one (1) free raffle ticket.

Second crash on Hemmer Road sparks concern

Hemmer Road in Sun City is turning out to be a very dangerous place for drivers.

In their own words

A sudden surge in volunteerism is changing the way the Sun City association does things.

There are 10 candidates vying for four open positions on the community board of directors in this fall’s election. The 10 held a unique two-hour meet and greet session on August 7 in the Fountain View atrium in Prairie Lodge.

Wildflower shoreline improvement project sparks praise among residents

The rear waterfall repair at Prairie Lodge probably is the most expensive repair project ever at Sun City ($480,000), but the Wildflower Lake shoreline repair may have the title of taking the longest time to complete.

Does Sun City need the security of lockboxes?

In a community with a large seniors-only subdivision, a soon-to-open healthcare center, a major hospital, and a rapidly growing reputation as a healthcare location, why does a lockbox personal assistance program that is at least 20 years old go unnoticed?

Get ready to vote

Suddenly, volunteerism is reviving in Sun City.

Ten candidates have applied for four positions on the 2018-2020 Sun City board of directors term in this fall’s election. This is the highest number of candidates in recent years, possibly ever. A strong promotional “be a volunteer” recruiting effort by the association staff in recent months was a big reason for the strong response.

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