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October 24, 2013

Sun City News

Tips on the roof repair process

On Aug. 24 a violent hailstorm struck Sun City, denting or ripping open shingles on roofs, denting gutters and downspouts, and tearing holes in screens.

Election judge on mission to boost Sun City voter turnout

Warren Higgins of N.12 is issuing a challenge to his neighbors and the Sun City community at large: get out and vote.

Pennock no longer with Sun City

On Sept. 6, Bill Pennock’s role as executive director and his employment by First Service Residential came to an end. First Service and the Sun City Community Association of Huntley Board have chosen Dave Osborn, director of fa¬cility maintenance, to serve as interim executive director.

Inter-township senior bus rides to end Nov. 30

Grafton Township supervisor Jim Kearns has announced the township’s bus service will stop giving rides to Rutland Township residents on Nov. 30.

SCCAH board candidates respond to questions at forum

On Sept. 9, the seven candidates competing for three open seats on the Sun City Community Association board of directors spoke to about 400 residents at an open forum in Drendel Ballroom.

Resident describes catching suspected burglar in home

SUN CITY – It was a comfortable morning on Sept. 4 in Sun City’s Neighborhood 10. A resident was puttering in a garden plot near her front door.
It was about 10:45 a.m. Her garage door was open.

Kreutzer Road construction concerns some N.7 residents

SUN CITY – Sun City and the Village of Huntley have so far avoided butting up closely against each other.

SCCAH Board candidates discuss community plans and concerns

In order to help Sun City residents evaluate the qualifications and views of the seven candidates for the board of directors in this fall’s election, the Sun Day is publishing their answers to two questions: why are you running for a directorship, and what do you believe are the most critical issues facing our community?

2014 campaign sees significant increase in candidates

Sun City’s transition to self governance may be the cause of a significant increase in resident interest in serving on the community association board of directors.

New goal unveiled at National Night Out

The Del Webb lifestyle is often portrayed as fun and carefree, and many Sun City residents are actively working to ensure it stays that way.

Real estate market on rise in Sun City

Sun City’s economy, like the national version, slid downward and suffered in 2008-2011. Housing sales, prices, and closings nosedived as local and national real estate markets took a big hit in what will be known as the 2008 recession.

First realtor forum held in Sun City

Over the last 15 years, Sun City has partnered with the Village of Huntley, Centegra Health, and Jameson’s, and other food and beverage organizations. All these relationships have enriched the experiences of residents.

Sun City lifestyle to be featured in public Finnish news program

When families in Helsinki tune into the pro¬gram “Puoli Seitseman” (“Half of Seven” in English) this fall, they’ll be getting a glimpse into Huntley and a taste of the Sun City lifestyle.

Parking lot work stalled by rain

The recent incessant rains have been great for Sun City’s lawns, gardens, trees, and landscaping.

Vending machines come to Fountain View

Prairie Lodge’s Fountain View Center, unveiled in 2012, has it all.

I-90 noise abatement talks move forward with village, tollway

Residents of Neighborhood 35 in far-south Sun City haven’t given up in their battle against traffic noise from the Interstate 90 tollway.
The residents got bad news a few months ago from the Illinois Tollway Authority regarding a requested sound barrier between the stretch of homes and I-90. However, they have gotten some better news recently from the ITA and the Village of Huntley.

Meeting held on end-of-life issues group

Do terminally ill patients have the right to decide when and how they will end their lives?
This intensely personal, highly emotional, and often controversial question was brought front and center before a small group in Sun City and other residents on May 14 at Fountain View Center.

Village manager gives answers, outlines Huntley’s future

Huntley Village Manager Dave Johnson spoke to the Current Events Club on May 14 to discuss Huntley’s long-term plans and address questions from the crowd.

Election canvass reports shed light on senior voting

Election canvass reports for the April 9 elections were filed on April 23, giving a detailed picture of voting trends in the area.

Break-ins down; new burglars target abandoned homes

Though this winter has seen less burglar activity than recent years – there were 10 burglaries between January 2011 and May 2012 – all is not quiet on the crime front.

Sun City’s Sanders running unopposed to keep Rutland supervisor spot

For nearly four years, Sun City residents living in Kane County have been served by one of their own.

CAM approval needed before Jameson’s moves on video gaming

Sun City residents and Jameson’s Restaurant were reminded last week that the eatery has another gate to pass through before installing video gaming machines.

Township donation controversy ends as money returned

The issue between N. 12 residents who mistakenly donated money to the wrong food pantry and Township Supervisor Linda Moore reached a conclusion on Feb. 14 at a Grafton Township Board meeting.

Former representative Walsh claims GOP is in ‘civil war’

“I believe we’re at war. I believe this thing that we call America is at risk of forever being lost, and I refuse to be like a typical politician and just quietly and meekly let that happen.” Former Representative for Illinois’ 8th district Joe Walsh said the above as a rallying cry to the Huntley Area Tea Party during their Feb. 20 meeting.