MY SUN DAY NEWS
Tim Farrell, Village Director of Public Works and Engineering, presented a resolution at the January 12 meeting of the Village Board to āauthorize a $70,000 Professional Services Agreement with the Christopher B. Burke Engineering firm for a feasibility study for a roundabout at the intersection of Huntley-Dundee Road and Kreutzer Road.ā
Almost everyone has a story about what they did or accomplished during the pandemic. Ken Lydecker moved to Sun City from his residence of 35 years in 2019, right before the pandemic. During the stay-at-home order, Lydecker managed to travel, in a way: he built a diorama of our country from coast to coast.
There are village squares from small-town America to the sparkling wonderland of the North Pole. Lydecker kept on building and creating the town of Bethlehem, a haunted village, a medieval village, and even a basketball court.
He was not new to this kind of project.
Looking at my sonās face, it is easy for me to see him as he was when he was an infant, with silken hair kissed with just a touch of blonde. Or as a toddler, the way his cheeks would jiggle when he took halting, determined steps across the living room. I was there for all those little moments as he grew up: the birthday parties, the book reports, and the Band-Aids.
But that little toddler with the blonde hair is no longer around. That sweet, bespectacled student leaning over his homework has grown up.
Amazon just recently announced the arrival of a new Prime membership benefit from Amazon Pharmacy called RxPass. The new program offers patients affordable access to commonly prescribed generic medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions, according to Amazon Regional PR Specialist Erica Duncan.
Amazon just recently announced the arrival of a new Prime membership benefit from Amazon Pharmacy called RxPass.
The new program offers patients affordable access to commonly prescribed generic medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions, according to Amazon Regional PR Specialist Erica Duncan.
Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) made a joint appearance at the January meeting of the Sun City Computer Club. Guest speakers from Consolidated School District 158, Dr. Chris Budzynski, the Chief Technology Officer and Dr. Bryan Zwemke, an Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Learning and Innovation, described how STEM fits into the districtās curriculum.
The table where I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day is a fine piece of furniture. Made of pecan wood with wood-peg construction, it has four craftsman-style drop leaves, held in place by sliding wooden bolts under each leaf. It is one of my favorite pieces of furnitureābut not only because of the features that attracted me to it when I bought it new 13 years ago. It took two accidental scar-kisses upon that table to remind me daily of how blessed I have been in love.
The table where I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day is a fine piece of furniture. Made of pecan wood with wood-peg construction, it has four craftsman-style drop leaves, held in place by sliding wooden bolts under each leaf. It is one of my favorite pieces of furnitureābut not only because of the features that attracted me to it when I bought it new 13 years ago.
It took two accidental scar-kisses upon that table to remind me daily of how blessed I have been in love.
Jim Sanecki, Sun City Board Treasurer, presented the Fiscal Year 2022 year-end financial statements at the January board meeting.
The holiday feared by most red-blooded American men is rapidly approaching. Iām not talking about anniversaries, the wifeās birthday, or Sweetest Day. Iām talking about the holiday with the most pressure and angst of all: Valentineās Day. Nancy does not appreciate flowers, she will not allow me to cook in her kitchen since I burned up the microwave handle, and chocolates are a āno-noā in keeping with her New Yearās resolution. After much contemplation, I thought of a relatively new restaurant where I can get a good steak, save a few bucks, and have a Valentineās dinner with my better half. I whisked my sweetie off to the Longhorn Steakhouse in Algonquin. Cupidās got nothing on me.
As we enter the bleak midwinter (at least mid by Chicagoland standards), my task of searching out good romantic content for this review has been daunting. It took me a while to come to the conclusion you see before you. Maybe it was the lack of love in my own life but perhaps the absolute dreck studio and steaming services have on hand. Every time an ad for Shotgun Wedding came on, my eye rolls became a sort of neurological tick. Upon looking at my rack of Blu-rays, a spark reminded me what made be fall in love with love stories in the first place. Here are some older and possibly overlooked gems for your V-day viewing.
My wife has some memory issues that are beginning to evolve. Her mother had Alzheimerās disease and lived to her upper 90s. My wife is 86 years old and Iām approaching my 90th birthday. Weāre managing life okay, although I do have my health concerns. While I love my wife, caring for her is starting to exhaust me.
Jim Moellendorf, a Sun City resident collects golf balls. Through the efforts of many friends and fellow golfers, he has collected thousands of them. But why?
Jim Moellendorf, a Sun City resident collects golf balls. Through the efforts of many friends and fellow golfers, he has collected thousands of them.
But why?
Sun City resident Karen Semancik portrays the places she loves in fabric and stitching. Her experiments in art quilting began in 1989 after she retired from teaching and moved to Sun City. Semancik said, āOne of my neighbors encouraged me to attend a Quilt Guild meeting. I was wowed by all the beautiful quilts that the members had made. I decided to give it a try.ā
Sun City resident Karen Semancik portrays the places she loves in fabric and stitching. Her experiments in art quilting began in 1989 after she retired from teaching and moved to Sun City.
Semancik said, āOne of my neighbors encouraged me to attend a Quilt Guild meeting. I was wowed by all the beautiful quilts that the members had made. I decided to give it a try.ā
January of every year brings any number of requisite stories on the preceding year. My Sun Day News contacted Huntley Village Manager David Johnson about some 2022 projects that have yet to conclude.
The new Lincoln House and Co. Wine and Coffee Bar may soon be coming to the former Mannyās Gelato location on Main Street. The owners of the Lincoln Farmstead are the contract purchases of the building at 11808 Main Street.
Not long ago, I did something nice for a lady who was a total stranger, and my friend said to me: āThat was very Christian of you.ā I donāt remember what I did for that stranger ā it was some little kindness any thoughtful person would do for another. Maybe she dropped a dollar and I called out to her. Or maybe she struggled with an armful of groceries and I offered to carry some out to her car. It was some kindness so small and commonplace, I donāt recall it.
Not long ago, I did something nice for a lady who was a total stranger, and my friend said to me: āThat was very Christian of you.ā
I donāt remember what I did for that stranger ā it was some little kindness any thoughtful person would do for another. Maybe she dropped a dollar and I called out to her. Or maybe she struggled with an armful of groceries and I offered to carry some out to her car. It was some kindness so small and commonplace, I donāt recall it.
It was my favorite kind of date night. My Gentleman Friend asked me if I wanted to go out to see a movie, A Man Called Otto. It was Sunday night, which made going out feel a little rebellious. We were going to squeeze just a little bit more āus timeā out of the weekend.
The Duke Realty Corporation requested approval by the Village Planning Commission for a 40,000 square foot industrial building located at the Southwest corner of Freeman Road and Weber Drive. The location is adjacent to the Weber Global Distribution facility.
So just how successful are New Year’s resolutions? According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the tradition dates back more than 4,000 years. However, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology states: One report of as few as 9 percent of U.S. people achieve their goals by year’s end. Though a few researchers, who in recent times conducted studies on the subject, have discovered more optimistic outcomes.
January is such a wonderful month. You wake up, open your blinds, and you think you are looking at an old black and white television screen. This is punctuated by fits of snow, freezing rain, and dense fog all in the same day. So far, 2023 isnāt looking very ābright.ā
The term animation comes from the Latin to mean a bestowing of life. It, primarily, used to mean vivacity or liveliness more than anything. Certainly, its use predates the entertainment medium which it describes. Many here in the United States view moving drawings as the domain of children. Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse, that is not true art. Adults canāt enjoy this, scoff the purveyors of good taste.
Signs of support for the families of two Huntley families whose students are battling cancers, Lucas Gidelski and Madison Roberts, were seen throughout the schoolās gym area Friday. The event was a first Duck Toss Fundraiser but it ran deeper than kids tossing plastic ducks.
A few months ago, I needed to make some difficult medical decisions for my mother as her health declined. It was disheartening and Iāve carried some guilt because of it. My husband and I donāt want our children to be burdened with similar decisions. We are meeting with our lawyer to revisit our will and trust so that our children have a road map to follow. That being said, Iām having a difficult time grasping the difference between hospice care and palliative care.
Riding around Sun City and walking through the lodge, chances are you will see some of the work and constructed items completed by members of the Sun City Woodchucks Charter Club. The Charter club started in 1999, with its first president, Jim Barron. Barron said, āWe had a sign-up sheet in the Library at Prairie Lodge, for anyone interested in joining the club. The woodshop was not even constructed at the time.ā
Riding around Sun City and walking through the lodge, chances are you will see some of the work and constructed items completed by members of the Sun City Woodchucks Charter Club.
The Charter club started in 1999, with its first president, Jim Barron.
Barron said, āWe had a sign-up sheet in the Library at Prairie Lodge, for anyone interested in joining the club. The woodshop was not even constructed at the time.ā
Itās 2023, but unfortunately, I must start on a sad note. Shortly before Christmas, I learned that My Sun Day News lost one of its own with the passing of Larry Feldman. Many people inside this media didnāt really know Larry. In fact, I didnāt work with Larry very often, as he was under the management of our former Advertising Manager Kurt Kuehnert. Despite Larryās soft presence in this media company, he was never overlooked by those who did know and work with him.
Itās 2023, but unfortunately, I must start on a sad note. Shortly before Christmas, I learned that My Sun Day News lost one of its own with the passing of Larry Feldman.
Many people inside this media didnāt really know Larry. In fact, I didnāt work with Larry very often, as he was under the management of our former Advertising Manager Kurt Kuehnert. Despite Larryās soft presence in this media company, he was never overlooked by those who did know and work with him.
Depending on how long youāve lived in Edgewater, some of you may remember us! You may have even wrote for us or appeared in our pages. Throughout 2013, My Sun Day News (then called the Sun Day) delivered to and covered the Edgewater community. We were well received by residents and other interested readers in the area, but the timing wasnāt right and we had to return our focus to the Sun City community in Huntley, which weāve successfully covered since April of 2010.
Depending on how long youāve lived in Edgewater, some of you may remember us! You may have even wrote for us or appeared in our pages.
Throughout 2013, My Sun Day News (then called the Sun Day) delivered to and covered the Edgewater community. We were well received by residents and other interested readers in the area, but the timing wasnāt right and we had to return our focus to the Sun City community in Huntley, which weāve successfully covered since April of 2010.
Michel Happold, principal at Martin Elementary School, is launching a new program for students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Happold said, āWe are introducing Project Based Learning to the students.ā Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and meaningful projects. Happold said, āWhen I was teaching, I asked the students to think of five topics that they were passionate about and research them. One of the students chose the New York Black Out in 1977.ā
Michel Happold, principal at Martin Elementary School, is launching a new program for students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
Happold said, āWe are introducing Project Based Learning to the students.ā
Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and meaningful projects.
Happold said, āWhen I was teaching, I asked the students to think of five topics that they were passionate about and research them. One of the students chose the New York Black Out in 1977.ā
For those of you who have committed to the New Year’s Resolution of losing eeight in 2023, here are suggestions to make the arduous weeks ahead, a little less stressful and more successful. Lainey Younkin, M.S., RD, LDN with a review by Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD have recommended ditching drastic diets and switching to 6 more successful habits to see your scale’s numbers move.
For those of you who have committed to the New Year’s Resolution of losing eeight in 2023, here are suggestions to make the arduous weeks ahead, a little less stressful and more successful.
Lainey Younkin, M.S., RD, LDN with a review by Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD have recommended ditching drastic diets and switching to 6 more successful habits to see your scale’s numbers move.
There is a story thatās become legend in our family: itās about the day we took money from our babyās piggy bank to buy groceries. We had just moved halfway across the country from Illinois to Colorado. Our first son was just a toddler. I was primarily a stay-at-home mom, doing some freelance work on the side; my husband taught music to middle school kids in a small town situated in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
There is a story thatās become legend in our family: itās about the day we took money from our babyās piggy bank to buy groceries.
We had just moved halfway across the country from Illinois to Colorado. Our first son was just a toddler. I was primarily a stay-at-home mom, doing some freelance work on the side; my husband taught music to middle school kids in a small town situated in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
When you watch a documentary on Netflix, you expect to learn a lot of things about people you donāt know. What you donāt expect to learn is that an old friend of yours has died. Thatās what happened when I watched the Netflix documentary āSr.ā created by actor Robert Downey Jr as he interviews his father, filmmaker Robert Downey Sr, over a period of about three years.
When you watch a documentary on Netflix, you expect to learn a lot of things about people you donāt know.
What you donāt expect to learn is that an old friend of yours has died.
Thatās what happened when I watched the Netflix documentary āSr.ā created by actor Robert Downey Jr as he interviews his father, filmmaker Robert Downey Sr, over a period of about three years.
The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) was discussed in Sun City since September, 2022. Uncertainty and speculation about HOPA caused concern among residents. Many questions, claims, and counter-claims arose after the December 14, 2022, edition of My Sun Day News was delivered. The following was discovered after future research by My Sun Day News.
