MY SUN DAY NEWS
In the summer of 1992, I was packing up for my first semester of college. I was 17, about to move to another state, to live in a dorm where I knew no one. Thatās when my Dad gave me a gift, wrapped in the comics from the Sunday paper. The Sunday funnies were always the first choice for wrapping paper in my house, and Dad would take extra care to wrap it so that his favorite comic strip ā featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy ā were prominently displayed on top. You would never fold the flap over Snoopy, or place tape over Charlie Brown. No, the Peanuts gang always got top billing as gift wrap.
In the summer of 1992, I was packing up for my first semester of college. I was 17, about to move to another state, to live in a dorm where I knew no one.
Thatās when my Dad gave me a gift, wrapped in the comics from the Sunday paper. The Sunday funnies were always the first choice for wrapping paper in my house, and Dad would take extra care to wrap it so that his favorite comic strip ā featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy ā were prominently displayed on top. You would never fold the flap over Snoopy, or place tape over Charlie Brown. No, the Peanuts gang always got top billing as gift wrap.
‘m writing about my father who is approaching his 90th birthday. He is my mother’s primary caregiver, who’s in her mid-eighties and has early-stage dementia. They live in a single-family home. I’m fortunate to live nearby and pop in often to visit. They also come to our home for dinner regularly. While he’s in relatively good health, I’m growing concerned about his driving ability. He doesn’t drive too far and seems to have set his own limits (such as not driving at night). However, I’m not sure how long he should continue driving, even locally.
Letters for the week of April 21.
Ever heard the phrase āraised in a barnā? What if the barn is a barndominium, a combination of a traditional barn and a condominium? Duane and Nancy Fontana had their barndominium ground breaking ceremony with a gold shovel, gold balloons and gold champagne on Wednesday, March 16.
Ever heard the phrase āraised in a barnā? What if the barn is a barndominium, a combination of a traditional barn and a condominium?
Duane and Nancy Fontana had their barndominium ground breaking ceremony with a gold shovel, gold balloons and gold champagne on Wednesday, March 16.
Before we had children, my husband and I decided to adopt a cat.Ā We were in our early 20s, starting our jobs that we hoped would turn into careers, living in a sunny one-bedroom apartment. We had to download forms off the internet, fill them out, and take them to an office where a woman looked at us sternly from across her desk. She asked us if we had a vet. A vet? No, we donāt have a vet. We donāt even have a pet. Yet.
Before we had children, my husband and I decided to adopt a cat.Ā
We were in our early 20s, starting our jobs that we hoped would turn into careers, living in a sunny one-bedroom apartment. We had to download forms off the internet, fill them out, and take them to an office where a woman looked at us sternly from across her desk. She asked us if we had a vet.
A vet? No, we donāt have a vet. We donāt even have a pet. Yet.
Marilyn Berendt, President of the Sun City Board, announced Barry Newmanās resignation from the board at the opening of the March 23 Board meeting.
Deanna Loughran, Sun City Executive Director, in an email to all residents, described the Sun City Boardās consideration of a By-Law Amendment that would affect the term limits of Board members.
DORA is coming to Huntley! Not the childrenās cartoon character, but the new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Special Events. Barb Read, Village Special Events Manager, presented a resolution ādesignating the Village Sponsored Special Events area as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.ā This allows for the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the town square, but only during village sponsored events.
DORA is coming to Huntley!
Not the childrenās cartoon character, but the new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Special Events.
Barb Read, Village Special Events Manager, presented a resolution ādesignating the Village Sponsored Special Events area as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.ā This allows for the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the town square, but only during village sponsored events.
According to Wall Street Journal’s March issue, as people return this Spring to offices and other indoor spaces, infectious-disease experts highlight the vital roles of air quality and inoculation. Since the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the cause of the pandemic two years ago, opinion on the importance of temperature checks and deep-cleaning desk surfaces has now been dismissed as very little aids in the removal of the virus and its many mutants.
If youāre looking for a chuckle some time, Google āFlorida Man.ā The laughable parade of ridiculous clowns is endless: The Florida man who told police he couldnāt be arrested for drinking and driving because he only gulped his bourbon at stop signs. The Florida man who stole a Walmart mobility scooter so he could drive his date to a sports bar. The Florida man who fast-tracked an effective vaccine against Covid, but then told America to inject bleach into their veins instead.
If youāre looking for a chuckle some time, Google āFlorida Man.ā The laughable parade of ridiculous clowns is endless:
The Florida man who told police he couldnāt be arrested for drinking and driving because he only gulped his bourbon at stop signs.
The Florida man who stole a Walmart mobility scooter so he could drive his date to a sports bar.
The Florida man who fast-tracked an effective vaccine against Covid, but then told America to inject bleach into their veins instead.
It all started with a phone call. Pamela Bartholomew received a message from a funeral home. DeFiore Funeral Home said they had bouquets of beautiful flowers that families were hoping could be given to others to enjoy. This began one of the missions of the Red Geraniums (Sun City Garden Club), and their commitment to using the flowers that would be thrown away.
It all started with a phone call.
Pamela Bartholomew received a message from a funeral home. DeFiore Funeral Home said they had bouquets of beautiful flowers that families were hoping could be given to others to enjoy. This began one of the missions of the Red Geraniums (Sun City Garden Club), and their commitment to using the flowers that would be thrown away.
The Theatre Company of Sun Cityās will present Sentimental Journey, a musical about an entire lifetime and the milestones along the way in a production that is both humorous and heartwarming, featuring familiar songs and dances of days gone by. The show is created by Rob Kaye, director, and Peter Davis, music producer.
The Theatre Company of Sun Cityās will present Sentimental Journey, a musical about an entire lifetime and the milestones along the way in a production that is both humorous and heartwarming, featuring familiar songs and dances of days gone by.
The show is created by Rob Kaye, director, and Peter Davis, music producer.
Joy is found in many places. Making a child smile, cleaning a home, and guessing the Wordle word on the third try all make my day a bit brighter. For many, the sense of satisfaction and joy that follows having a lush green lawn is one of natureās great pleasures. Achieving a healthy lawn is certainly not easy and can require almost year-round care. Todayās column will address items that can and should be done now to minimize problems in your yard and maximize your chance of success at achieving a picture-perfect lawn this year.
Iām concerned about my mother-in-law. Sheās in her mid-seventies, lives alone, and is still independent. However, the past few times Iāve stopped by to visit, sheās seemed more stressed than usual. We usually get together for lunch during the week, but sheās backed out four of the five times weāve made plans.
Our friends Ken and Karen are Mexican food aficionados. For some time now, they have been telling us about a small unassuming storefront restaurant on Route 47 near Woodstock. Our schedules finally aligned and we made a date for lunch at Mixteca Tequila Bar in Woodstock.
Adrian Lyne has been a strange case in the annals of film history. Two words that best used to describe his work would be sexy and opulent. His characters exist in realms of privilege; shiny exteriors that mask true emotions under cool surfaces.
The Shalom Group of Huntley hosted a presentation by Ron Romero, Chairman of the Board of the Rock & Roll Museum, a new museum in Joliet. Romero said, āI woke up one morning and had a dream of capturing the music influence that came from our state Illinois. I wanted to showcase the creative spirit of Illinois.ā
The Shalom Group of Huntley hosted a presentation by Ron Romero, Chairman of the Board of the Rock & Roll Museum, a new museum in Joliet.
Romero said, āI woke up one morning and had a dream of capturing the music influence that came from our state Illinois. I wanted to showcase the creative spirit of Illinois.ā
Iām going to keep this one short because Iāve been known to yawn on in my writing, and this message is super simple.
Last week, a group of dear college friends came to my house for fondue. Every few months, for the past 20-some years, we track each other down and have dinner together. Each time we gather, a new chapter is added to our ongoing stories: Weāve shrieked over engagement rings, attended each otherās weddings, compared swollen ankles during pregnancies. Weāve rocked each otherās babies and handed down clothing. Weāve helped each other move out of apartments and into houses. Weāve held each other at funerals and during divorces.Ā
Huntley Police SergeantĀ MeganĀ Carney issued a press release announcing the availability of Smart911 to Huntley residents. The release said, āWe encourage our residents to consider enrollment in Smart911, a free service that allows individuals to provide vital personal and medical information about themselves via a self-registration portal.ā
Huntley Police SergeantĀ MeganĀ Carney issued a press release announcing the availability of Smart911 to Huntley residents.
The release said, āWe encourage our residents to consider enrollment in Smart911, a free service that allows individuals to provide vital personal and medical information about themselves via a self-registration portal.ā
The March 10 meeting of the Huntley Village board was a mixture of a hail and farewell, bill paying, fireworks, the repurposing of a fire station, asphalt, UV light disinfection and liquor licenses. Huntley Police Chief Robert Porter introduced three new Huntley Police officers to the board. The first was Adam Danowski.
The March 10 meeting of the Huntley Village board was a mixture of a hail and farewell, bill paying, fireworks, the repurposing of a fire station, asphalt, UV light disinfection and liquor licenses.
Huntley Police Chief Robert Porter introduced three new Huntley Police officers to the board. The first was Adam Danowski.
Sometimes you meet a guy who makes you rethink all the worst parts of your life, and makes you wonder how many curses may be blessings in disguise. Marcus Thomas is one of those guys. When my friend Carol and I met him in early March, he told us he had just celebrated the 36th anniversary āof the day that put me in this chair.ā
Sometimes you meet a guy who makes you rethink all the worst parts of your life, and makes you wonder how many curses may be blessings in disguise. Marcus Thomas is one of those guys.
When my friend Carol and I met him in early March, he told us he had just celebrated the 36th anniversary āof the day that put me in this chair.ā
Towards the end of February, 2022, American government officials eased up on their guidelines on Covid-19 masking, including in schools. This shift occurred as a result of the decreased Omicron variant risks, and a steep drop in cases nationwide. As a result of this occurrence, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Friday, February 25th, made a change in the way it used risk assessment in U.S. counties. Ā Here are the three assessment factors now being used by the CDC.
Spring has sprung, tra-la, tra-la!!! The daffodils are poking their heads out of the ground, and we are all poking our heads out from behind our masks (hopefully for good this time). We felt like Mamma and Papa Bear coming out of hibernation as we left our cave one sunny day with bear sized appetites. First thing on our list, go to the bank to get a loan so we can fill up the gas tank of the Mini-Mobile. Second is getting Mamma Bear, who has been cooking all winter long, out of the kitchen, and last but not least, to satisfy my Papa Bear appetite.
My Huntley News reached out to Village Trustees and Sun City residents Ronda Goldman and Harry Leopold to see if they had received any additional comments about the Regency Square project.
A change is in the air as Spring kicks into high gear. Mother Natureās tempestuous mood swings have us in its throughs, much like those growing into adulthood. Some readers may not remember what it is like to be in those formative years. Or, at least, they recollect those halcyon days through more rose-tinted glasses. As spring break is upon us, some younger relatives may be visiting. If so, these films will make for a good way to pass the time. Maybe even help to start a conversation.
A change is in the air as Spring kicks into high gear. Mother Natureās tempestuous mood swings have us in its throughs, much like those growing into adulthood. Some readers may not remember what it is like to be in those formative years. Or, at least, they recollect those halcyon days through more rose-tinted glasses.
As spring break is upon us, some younger relatives may be visiting. If so, these films will make for a good way to pass the time. Maybe even help to start a conversation.
Doug Cataldo, the Huntley Library Marketing Director, was the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Sun City Computer Club. Cataldo spoke of the enhancements found in the library since itās complete renovation. According to Cataldo, āNew seating areas, conference room, private study rooms, a recording studio, and a creative studio have been added.ā
Doug Cataldo, the Huntley Library Marketing Director, was the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Sun City Computer Club.
Cataldo spoke of the enhancements found in the library since itās complete renovation. According to Cataldo, āNew seating areas, conference room, private study rooms, a recording studio, and a creative studio have been added.ā
The older I get, the more and more trouble I have falling asleep. I can be exhausted, only to find myself wide awake by the time my head hits the pillow. I wake up in the morning feeling groggy and often find myself nodding off while Iām reading a book or watching television. To make matters even worse, I wake up at least four nights a week to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. Iām tired of feeling tired all the time.
Sean Hand, the managing partner of Pub 47, sent a resident appreciation invite to Sun City for an event that included a free buffet with sweet treats from the local bakery, Blessed Little Kitchen. The event held on Thursday, March 3, invited residents to try their updated menu. Hand said, āWe filled up quickly, in a couple of days we had our limit of 100. I took down names and emails of those we couldnāt accommodate this time. I am hoping to do this again soon for the residents we couldnāt fit in.ā
Sean Hand, the managing partner of Pub 47, sent a resident appreciation invite to Sun City for an event that included a free buffet with sweet treats from the local bakery, Blessed Little Kitchen. The event held on Thursday, March 3, invited residents to try their updated menu.
Hand said, āWe filled up quickly, in a couple of days we had our limit of 100. I took down names and emails of those we couldnāt accommodate this time. I am hoping to do this again soon for the residents we couldnāt fit in.ā
Sun City residents Joseph and Mila Kacher are watching the unbelievable footage of an invasion of their birth country. The Kachers immigrated to the United States in 1978, and although they left their country 44 years ago, the Russian invasion deeply affects them. Mila said, āWe decided to come to the United States in 1978 when the USA opened the borders. We were lucky. Seven of us left. My husband and I with our 3-year-old daughter, my mother, his parents, and my sister-in-law. We had a friend from Kyiv living in Chicago, and he took us in for 6 months. My husband was a Tool and Die Maker and found a job quickly. I became a nurse, getting a bachelorās degree from the University of St. Francis.ā
Sun City residents Joseph and Mila Kacher are watching the unbelievable footage of an invasion of their birth country. The Kachers immigrated to the United States in 1978, and although they left their country 44 years ago, the Russian invasion deeply affects them.
Mila said, āWe decided to come to the United States in 1978 when the USA opened the borders. We were lucky. Seven of us left. My husband and I with our 3-year-old daughter, my mother, his parents, and my sister-in-law. We had a friend from Kyiv living in Chicago, and he took us in for 6 months. My husband was a Tool and Die Maker and found a job quickly. I became a nurse, getting a bachelorās degree from the University of St. Francis.ā
