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A Tale of Two Tails

February 2012: Wildwood, Missouri

My wife Annamarie and I had been called into action. Our Grandchildren Michael and Claire needed someone to watch over them while our son Bill and our daughter-in-law Paula went to Hawaii on a much-deserved vacation.

Watching two well-behaved young teens was a breeze; they were more than self-sufficient; a little breakfast in the morning, they were off to school, leaving us plenty of leisure time during the day. Lest I forget we also had to “care-take” two puppy dogs. One of them our little white Molly, the other their dog Jet, who true to his name, was black. Each of them weighed between 15-20 pounds, and they got along famously.

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The problem with picking the perfect super power

My son Dave and the grandkids spent last weekend at my house, and over breakfast we got around to talking about all the important things, like what kind of super power we’d like to have.

My grandson Jack jumped immediately to telekinesis, the power to move objects with his mind. “Well,” I said, “of course we’ll have to have some limits to our powers, right? I mean, I’d hate to find that you plunked the moon into my back yard.”

“OK,” he said, “what are my limits?”

Like it’s 1999

In 2019, Del Webb Sun City is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and while for many this is an opportunity to reflect on the past, many see it as an important opportunity to look to the future.

Looking forward to Sun City’s Club announcements about anniversary shenanigans still to come, the Tall Oaks Tennis Clubs (TOTC) is having some fun in planning their Tennis Kickoff with the big anniversary in mind.

Clay expectations

In an epic crossover event, two Sun City Clubs have gotten together to create a fun event for grandchildren. This unprecedented event will happen on May 5, from 1-3 p.m. for Sun City grandparents and their grandchildren.

Alzheimer’s disease, part 1: Very important statistics

This is my multi-part revisit to a very important topic of discussion in today’s health field: Alzheimer’s Disease. Please read the below incredible info on the subject with great care. Alzheimer’s Association gives us these recent startling statistics on this devastating illness.

CAM meeting reveals new safety measures, pool improvements

New “knox boxes” for home emergencies, revised Design Guidelines, indoor swimming pool improvements, and proposed solar power options dominated the proceedings at the Sun City Board of Directors meeting on March 27.

R & R @ R & R

The restaurant business is always in a state of constant change. A restaurant may die out, but a new restaurant is reborn in its location. This happened with a local favorite, the R & R Steakhouse, which is now Niko’s R & R Supper Club in Marengo.

Shazam – stay home

The Hollywood studios grind out super hero movies as fast as they can. And why not, regardless of the quality or content they gross tons of money, sometimes from curiosity seekers but mostly the younger generation who fall for these irrespective of any reasonable standards. As long as they are full of special effects and a modicum of a plot, they’re good to go.

Ask the Woodchucks: April 18, 2019

This is so easy to remove that I can’t imagine why so many residents ignore this really simple project.

Milestones and memories

Milestones naturally lend themselves to contemplation and celebration. Family birthdays and personal anniversaries have lead to some of the happiest memories for our family. Businesses often celebrate their longevity and employees who have been with the company for a long time are recognized. Recently this community, your community, celebrated 20 years in existence. What a treasure this community has become to our area!

Village of Huntley Property Maintenance Reminders

For questions about property maintenance regulations in the Village, please contact Development Services at 847-515-5252. Complete regulations can be found at www.huntley.il.us.

Ask an Angel: April 18, 2019

I was helping my elderly mom with her spring cleaning and noticed that she’s let her house go, so to speak. My mother was one who always kept a tidy home, believing in the “there’s a place for everything, and everything has its place,” philosophy. As we were cleaning, I noticed a stack of junk mail piled on the counter, dirty dishes she had put away in the cupboards, and an unusual buildup of dust on every surface. I’m concerned about her well-being and I am nervous about her living home alone, especially since my dad, her husband, passed away last year.

Hang Your Hat: April 18, 2019

Letters for the week of April 18.

Train operators needed

The Model Railroad club is looking for operators to run trains for our residents and guests.

Voters approve $12.9 million library expansion plan

A year-long public relations and engagement effort paid off on April 2 for the Huntley Area Library District.

Fowl play

The current population of Huntley is reported to range from about 27,000 to 28,500. That includes about 27,000 humans, and anywhere from a few to 1,500 other residents depending on the time and season.

Who are the ”other residents”?

They are geese. We’re talking wildlife biology language here.

Anniversary No. 9

I don’t believe talismans or lucky numbers contain any magic beyond the power you give them, but I do believe in the power you give them. If a certain object or numeral gives you comfort or confidence, great, I’m all for that. Thumb that worry stone if it eases your concerns. We all need something. But for me they’ve never had any sort of conjuring effect. However, I do have an affinity to the number 9.

It’s a small world

Huntley Village Hall will have a new artist in residence in October.

Sun City’s Helen Wiederkehr has been selected to display her miniatures in the Huntley City Hall display case this coming fall.

5 things I’ve learned about creativity this year (so far)

Confession: I used to align with the thought that creativity was like a mythical will-o-the-wisp. Unobtainable if you tried. That it was something you had to let come to you, like a frightened animal.

While I do still cling to the idea that – sometimes – creativity can be an elusive dream just out of reach, I broke through a few mental barriers this year regarding creativity (and goals in general).

Huntley Outlet Center transitioning to a new type of site

After more than 25 years as a major retail site, the former Huntley Outlet Center property may now be changed to an industrial location.

Dealing card games with the old men in the club car

You might spend a lifetime trying to get it right, and go to your grave knowing that you’ve fallen short.

Or you might nail it when you’re still just a kid, and not know until much, much later in life that it’s the best you’ll ever do.

The little radio station that could

It’s easy to turn on Huntley Community Radio on 101.5 FM and listen to some informative programs or music. Just as Alexa.

This is all brought to you by a dedicated all-volunteer professional staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Jim Eggers, Executive Director, describes Huntley Community Radio (HCR), believes HCR has blossomed over its journey.

Dumbo – a Disney spectacular

I highly recommend this film. I think most of you will find it entertaining, as well as exciting. Be warned however, you will pay twice to see this one. First, of course, at the box office, and secondly sitting through twenty seven minutes (count em) of previews of upcoming children’s movies, all animated and all terrible.

Gardening is ‘for the birds’

Throughout the winter and early spring, my husband and I have been spending a portion of our morning at the local gym. We drop off our son at school and then head into town to spend an hour doing something good for ourselves. There is a group of local residents that are all at the gym about the same time each day. Our conversations the past few months have revolved around the health of relatives, company visiting, the daily news cycle, and of course, the weather.

Looking for Bentley’s

It was my birthday recently, and to my surprise, one Saturday morning Nancy suggested we check out Bentley’s. Since the starting price of this car is $170,000.00, I was ecstatic and confused. Did the government raise our Social Security? Did a rich uncle in Zimbabwe die?? Did we get a raise from My Sun Day News??? My dreams were shattered when she drove me to Bentley’s Pancake House in Bloomingdale.

Dealing with chronic pain, part 4: When and where to seek special treatment

What exactly is a pain rehabilitation center? When all else fails in the treatment of chronic pain, the rehab becomes a “go to location” to try to stop the downward spiraling of a life filled with pain’s destructive cycles impeding the quality of living.

Ask the Woodchucks: April 4, 2019

In the last issue we solved a whistling noise caused by a toilet valve failure. Two readers emailed me with a completely different whistling water noise problem that they solved.

Time to choose

Twelve days from now, on April 2, residents of the Huntley Library District will decide if they will support a proposal for a $12.9 million expansion of the Huntley Public Library.

Boxes and basements and memories and Mr. Coffee

When I was a teenager, my house was the “party house” or “hang-out house.” My house was the place everyone converged nearly every night of the week. In fact, it wasn’t uncommon for my friends to be there, in my basement, which was where we hung out, without me even being home. I’d wake up sometimes and find people in my basement. I’d come home from work and find people in my basement. I’d be having dinner with my family in our dining room, hear the side door open, and footsteps racing downstairs…several sets of footsteps. It was constant and not un-enjoyable.

Puttin’ on the Ritz

Audience members will be transported to Transylvania Heights to see the hilariously ill-fated tale of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (or is it FRONK-en-shteen?), grandson to the late Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. The New York doctor is hesitant to admit he is even related to his feared and evil grandfather, until he finds out he has inherited his grandfather’s castle.