Telemedicine, part 2: virtual care

In spite of its huge negative hold on the world, the Coronavirus pandemic, with its international governments’ enforced quarantine policies, is contributing to incredible new advancements in the field of virtual medicine.

Young love…for 65 years

Covid-19 did not stop neighbors, friends, and family from celebrating Barb and Pat Freeman’s 65th Wedding Anniversary on June 18.

Happy Zoomversary!

Joan and Larry Davis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with nearly 50 friends and relatives, in a special hybrid version of an anniversary party, suitable for this most unusual year.

The pen and the brick, a followup to my previous Happy Trails

In light of some of the feedback I received on my last Happy Trails (titled “A riot speaks a thousand words but one voice speaks millions”) published in the June 4 edition, I thought it best to add a follow up because I think I missed the mark with its point for some readers, which is what I get for writing half-asleep at 2 a.m. the night before (or morning of) production.

The email blast went out to residents. Clubs contacted their members, and neighborhood captains encouraged their neighbors and individuals got their plans together.

Social fitness-ing

Sun City is offering an outdoor fitness class at the Pavilion. The class began on June 22, and weather permitting, will occur weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. “Music N Moves” is led by Laura McGovern.

Telemedicine, part 1: The future of healthcare

With the use of computers and smart phones, it has now become possible to have a consultation with your physicians, out of their offices, for a chronic or many non-emergency health issues. Indeed, due to the corona virus pandemic and its social distancing policy, telemedicine is now just steps away from becoming a “new norm” in these treatments.

Sun City resident’s dream job right on track

When Sun City resident and model railroad aficionado Mike Ptak landed the train engineer role at Goebbert’s farm, he didn’t know he would be immortalized in a children’s book; now he and local author Deb Skog are both living the dream.

Sun Day poll shows majority of respondents will return to non-essential activities with protective measures in place

The Sun Day conducted an online poll in which 53 readers anonymously responded to questions about how they will meet the phased reopenings.

Huntley protests remained peaceful

In the wake of the death of George Floyd, the message of Black Lives Matter has arrived in smaller towns across America, and Huntley is no exception. Protesters arrived with peaceful intent and showed signs of encouragement in how the youths of this nation are spearheading peace and a common ground in race relations.

Covid & Carbs

Are you aware of the startling fact that Americans with obesity, diabetes, heart/cardiovascular disease, and other diet-related diseases are about three times more possible to suffer severe outcomes from Covid-19 disease, including death?

Village approves temporary liquor license changes in wake of COVID

During the May 28 virtual Village Board meeting, Interim Huntley Village Manager Lisa Armour proposed a plan to the Board of Trustees calling for the temporary suspension of the Village Liquor Code (Section 110.14) for a period of 90 days in order to allow restaurants to serve takeout food and alcoholic beverages in designated public outdoor areas within the Town Square.

The Call of the Wild

“T’ree vair’ good dogs,” Francois told Perrault. “Dat Buck, heem pool lak hell. I tich heem queek as anyt’ing.” Maybe you’ll instantly recognize this dialogue from the classic book, The Call of the Wild, by Jack London. The Call of the Wild is described as a short adventure novel, published in 1903. The book is …

COVID delays Huntley construction projects

In a previous edition of the Sun Day, residents were informed of an ongoing lawsuit filed by Huntley Investment Partners LLC, against the Village of Huntley over the Village Board’s rejection of an industrial project on the former site of the Huntley Outlet Center. While Huntley Village officials have declined to comment on the lawsuit, …

Sun City’s 20th Annual Golf Cart, Classic Car, and Car Parade

Parade route will be similar to the Day of Thanks Parade in April. Rain or shine!

Huntley Area Public Library unveils grand reopening

The Huntley Area Public Library’s construction project will be adding 17,000 square feet of space in the first of two phases.

Sun City residents support hospital staff with meal donations

While traditional volunteer opportunities have been canceled, in times of crisis, we all want to help. Sun City Residents have responded by running errands for neighbors, making masks, and providing meals for the busy staff at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley.

Sandy White had an idea.

Park & Watch

Although some might see drive-in movie theaters as a relic from the past, others like Sun City resident, Diane Scott, see them as a family friendly form of entertainment bringing back memories to a time when she and her siblings could enjoy a film outdoors in their family car while wearing their pajamas and enjoying familiar movie snacks.

While popularity in such theaters has dwindled, drive-ins, such as the Golden Age Cinema in McHenry, have seen a recent surge in attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic due to not having the same limitations of mass gatherings like their indoor counterparts.