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December 12, 2019

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The Pioneers

October marked the month Sun City celebrated 20 years of continuing to provide a unique lifestyle to many, but November 10 presented some residents with yet another opportunity to celebrate a different type of milestone.

When Sun City broke ground back in 1999, people like Nancy Visconti, eagerly jumped at the chance to be one of the first to close on a house in the newly established resort-style community. Although much has changed throughout the years, the memories created amongst the pioneers of Sun City remained.

Model in train-ing

In 1951 the most wanted Christmas gift was a View-Master. But for most boys, the ultimate gift was a Lionel Train Set.

Mike Ptak was lucky to receive that gift when he was just a one-year-old. He still hasn’t found a better toy.

Village of Huntley assures residents their survey voices are heard

Sun City accounts for the most represented area in the 2019 Village of Huntley resident survey. The Village of Huntley resident survey has been conducted annually since 2010 to obtain a better understanding of residential opinions. The 15-question survey ranged from simple subjects including quality of life within the village to the feeling of public safety.

CAM announces summary of project costs for next year

This is the final communication to Sun City residents about the 2020 operational and reserve maintenance budgets.

Police investigate November 1 Sun City robbery

During the midday hours of November 1, a robber struck a home in Sun City Neighborhood 31. Police were called to the 13700 block of White Oak Road shortly after 2 p.m. that afternoon in response to the robbery, which occurred at some point between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Sun City Model Railroad Club holiday train display opens November 22

The Train Club will open its traditional Holiday Train Display on Friday, November 22, 2019, the Friday before Thanksgiving.

How to get a good night’s sleep

Reader’s Digest’s (May, 2019) “Get the Sleep You Need” Article by Samantha Rideout and Corey Whelan gives us strategies for developing consistently good sleep habits. Are you aware that, besides the terrible feeling of sleep tiredness, continued sleep deprivation can lead to depression, diabetes, stroke, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, heart attack, and cancer?

The right socks

Do you know that socks are the most requested item by homeless shelters? And they are also the least donated item.

For most, clean socks are not given a second thought. But for the homeless, having a clean pair of socks provides warmth and comfort, protecting skin from infections.

Sun City board election results explained

By now, most Sun Citians are aware that Steve Bytnar, Russ Howard, and Bob Wainscott were re-elected to the Sun City board of directors starting in 2020.

Chicago Bears score touchdown with veterans

Winning an NFL title does not look promising for the Chicago Bears this season. Yet in the eyes of local military veterans, the Bears are already the champs though the season is a long way from over.

What has led to such optimism in the Bears fortunes is the enthusiasm over a tremendous display of charity. The Chicago Bears Foundation has chosen Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (MSHV) to receive a $100,000 grant as part of the Bears celebration of their 100th season.

Huntley Outlet land legal battle begins

The first skirmish in the village-landowners legal fight over the future of the Huntley Outlet mall site was held October 17. After more than an hour of animated conversation among lawyers representing the Village of Huntley and the Huntley Investment Group landowners, the result was expected: McHenry County Judge Kevin Costello denied the village’s request to quash the landowners lawsuit against the village.

Lupo case slowly moves forward [updated]

The criminal justice system continues to take its time and very deliberately determine the future of Jennifer Lupo, former member of the Sun City finance department.

An interview with a local clinical trial participant

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to participate in a medical study examining the effectiveness and safety of a test or treatment being considered to help a certain group of people? I recently interviewed a local senior who joined a study whose underlying purpose is to determine the effects of diet upon cognitive ability. He will remain anonymous, as will the study’s name, due to the confidentiality of the project and the length of the ongoing clinical trial with results still to be determined.

Red Raiders breeze through first round of playoffs

HUNTLEY – Six inches of snow fell in Huntley on Thursday and Friday, and the school’s groundskeepers had to shovel a lot of white stuff off the field and onto the running track surrounding the field. Temperatures fell to freezing and lower by Saturday. Game-time temperature was 40 degrees with a strong wind blowing on Saturday.

Franks, McSweeney ask Tirio for ISBE election monitoring

A long-running series of voting snafus led McHenry County board chairman Jack Franks and state representative David McSweeney to ask Joe Tirio, the county clerk and recorder, to request election monitoring for the 2020 primary and general elections.

Vietnam veteran and hero honored by US Military

In every sense a hero, Bob “Doc” Adams of Winfield, Illinois will finally receive hero status from the U.S. Military.

A barrel of fun!

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.

20

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.

CAM discusses assessment changes

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.

Huntley school district unveils groundbreaking initiative to energy saving costs

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.

To bee or not to bee

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.

Village revists possibility of hotel proposal

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.

Diet right, part 4: Portion control

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.

Going all out for the spooky season

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.

Another Op’nin’, Another Show

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.

McHenry County forms Census committee

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.