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Forging fast friendships Pen pal program huge success between SC volunteers and HHS students

Photo Provided Last fall, HHS teacher Renae St. Clair paired students with SC volunteers for a pen pal program to help students better their communication skills with strangers. Since then, 500 letters have been exchanged, and not only did the program exceed expectations, it has fostered meaningful friendships between students and volunteers. By Judy O’Kelley one goal in mind: to foster the have gone back and forth in the sweet letter,” said Sun City Sophomore Ali Hornberg For the Sun Day critical skill of being able to span of a couple of months,” pen pal Judy Stage. “She said, and her pen pal discussed mu- converse with a stranger. said St. Clair. “I did not expect ‘Dear pen pal. I want to tell sic and books and progressed hen Huntley High The result? Mission accom- it on this scale. Honestly, they you about one vacation I took from there. WSchool teacher Renae plished. The evidence? Those are impacting each other’s with my two girlfriends last “Even the little things that St. Clair paired her Medical strangers quickly turned into lives.” summer.’ I told her I was hap- happened in my week or that Academy students with Sun friends. What did they talk about? py she had nice friends, that I happened in her week. It’s just City pen pals last fall, she had “Easily five hundred letters “The first girl had such a had good friends, too.” PEN PAL | Pg. 4

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The views of the writers do not necessarily reflect those views of the owners, staff, or those associated to the Sun Day. www.MySunDayNews.com Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 3 4 Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day COVER STORY son.” family,” said Doy. “They’re For political submissions, opinions, • PEN PAL Sun City pen pal Tom Fitz- in my everyday conversation. politicalplace and views only. crazy how much a pen and patrick concurs. If my pen pals could write paper can do,” said Hornberg. “At first it was a high me a book about their lives, I upport Burt Natkins for Huntley Village Board Trustee St. Clair was struck by the school girl and an old guy would read every word mul- S I know Burt well as a Sun City resident through his mem- genuine interest Del Webb trying to make that common tiple times.” bership in the Woodchucks, and I believe he is highly qualified pen pals showed in their stu- ground,” said Fitzpatrick. And like true friends, they to be a Huntley Village Board Trustee. Considering his pres- dents. “But it seems to dissolve, all also read between the lines. ent and past experience working with local governments, Burt “I opened letter after letter these years. It doesn’t matter “I was able to tell what’s brings a strong set of skills to the position. Most importantly, that started ‘Congratulations! what age you are.” important to her,” said Fitz- I see Burt as a person who knows how to listen to others and I can’t believe you got ac- Del Webb pen pal Terry patrick. “Not just by what she clearly share his thoughts. We need a representative from our cepted into so and so college. Kafenshtok considered the was writing but by how she community who will be a voice for us with the Village. I feel I’m so proud of you.’ age difference a bonus. was writing it. I don’t know Burt will be the representative on the Huntley Village Board the “Some of my students may “That was one of the things what she looks like, but I community needs. On April 6, vote Burt Natkins for Huntley not have heard that from any- that drew me to it,” said Kaf- can picture her smiling when Village Board Trustee. body else,” said St. Clair. enshtok. “In our family, we she’s talking about something “It may have been expected don’t have any high school- she’s excited about.” Marty Hertz from their parents. It may ers, so it was nice to connect What is the future for these Sun City resident have been expected from with somebody that age.” pals? Most hope to keep pen- their friends. This might be The bonding is evident. ning letters long after the pro- ransforming a small rural town of 5,000 residents to a cur- one of the few times some- “It’s not surface level any- gram ends. Trent community of approximately 25,000 is no small accom- body’s saying, ‘Good job! more,” said Doy. “We’re into “I have a feeling that one or plishment. Your hard work is paying the deep stuff, to the point both of these girls will keep Today, Huntley is a model of well thought out development. off.’ It impresses the heck out when something happens, in touch their whole life,” Much of the vision. planning and management of Huntley’s of me.” I’ve got to write my pen said Stage. growth occurred during the tenure of Huntley’s current Mayor, Despite the age difference, pals.” “I would love to keep writ- Charles Sass. the pen pals found plenty in Stage said, “I tell them, ‘I’ll ing, take it for the long run,” He successfully encouraged the cooperation of forward-think- common. be thinking of you. I can’t said Doy. “I learn a lot from ing trustees, a skilled Village Administrator and supportive staff “One of my pen pals plays wait to get your next letter.’ them. I think I have the best to work with him and for him. He deserves, and has earned, the the same sport as me,” said I said to one girl, ‘I hope I’m pen pals in the entire pro- support of all Huntley residents. high school senior Faith Doy. not boring you.’ She wrote, gram. No offense to any oth- Vote for Mayor Charles Sass “I play softball and so does ‘Oh no. I love reading your er pen pal. I’m sure they’re he. Holy cow, we are fifty letters. My parents are as ex- great. But mine are amazing.” Jim Darow years between us, and, yet, cited to read them as I am.’” Anyone can see the smile Sun City resident we are almost the same per- “They’re like part of my behind that. www.MySunDayNews.com Sun Day Thur, March 25- Wed, April 7, 2021 5 theviewfromplanetkerth • newsquPck The winning bid in a game of ‘thrones’ tennis-ball-sized geode I found Hitler’s Bavarian retreat, Berghof. Huntley Events Green & Clean Huntley Day, April 24 along the banks of the Mississippi After being told by his superiors to Huntley residents (IDs will be checked) are invited to River while I was in college. feel free to take whatever he want- take advantage of the following Green & Clean pro- TR Kerth Oh, it’s not only worthless rocks ed, he grabbed a couple paintings, grams from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Columnist I collect, but other worthless then nabbed the crapper seat. Electronics Recycling: Municipal Complex (9 a.m. to things as well. Like the smooth “Why are you taking that?” 12 p.m. OR until dumpsters are full) - Only residential electronics accepted. Due to space limitations only ho can say why some peo- whorl of wood that was the size asked another GI who was carry- 1 TV or 1 computer monitor will be accepted per Wple do the things they do, of a brick when I found it sunk in ing a chandelier. vehicle. and what value they place on three feet of Cayman Island water, “Where do you think Hitler put Paper & Document Destruction: Municipal Com- plex - AMS Store and Shred will accept documents for worthless items that would be until it dried out and shrank to the his ass?” Borch answered. As if size of a pack of cigarettes. Or the any sane, sensible man would destruction. nothing but trash to any sane, sen- Printer Cartridge Recycling: Municipal Complex - sible man? seahorse I found while walking recognize that Hitler’s heinie had Empty printer ink cartridges will be donated to a recy- Take a gander at my cluttered the beach in Naples, Florida, after anointment powers of some value. cling center in exchange for a donation to be used for bookshelves sometime and you’ll a storm had passed through. Or And it turns out that Borch was local charity events. Thank you to the Fox River Valley Chapter DAR for coordinating these efforts. wonder what possible value some the rock my mom found when she right, even if it took more than 75 years to prove its value, when Medication Takeback: Municipal Complex - Only pills of the items there could have to was a child in the 1920’s and kept will be accepted. Remove from packaging and place in any sane, sensible man. The an- because it looked like a petrified Borch’s son sold the toilet seat at paper or plastic bags. swer is “none,” but then we’re not potato. auction for enough money to trade ColorCycle Marker Recycling: Municipal Complex - talking about sane and sensible in Worthless items, all of them, for a Kia. We are collecting all brands of plastic markers, dry erase markers and highlighters, helping to eliminate this case, I guess. that cost me nothing to collect As of this writing, the proud owner of Hitler’s throne is still tons of markers in the landfills. Thank you to Trinity Most of the items cluttered in and worth nothing to any sane, Lutheran Church for coordinating these efforts. front of the books are rocks. sensible man—but each of them anonymous, and it’s not clear what Lions Club Eyeglass Collection: Municipal Complex Like the long, gray lozenge of priceless to me for reasons I can’t he intends to do with the fuhrer’s - Glasses will be donated to low and middle income smooth slate I liberated from a possibly explain. loo-lid, but just imagine the pos- communities worldwide. Gently Used Book Drive: Municipal Complex - Bring stone fence in County Clare, Ire- Because who can say why some sibilities. I don’t think I’d be willing to your gently used books for donation to non-profit land, with scratches that hint that people do the things they do, and organizations. No encyclopedias. it may once have been used to what value they place on worth- pay that much moolah for Hitler’s Spring Cleaning Drop Off: Public Works on Donald sharpen a sword or dagger. less items that would be nothing heinie holder, but it would fit right Drive - Please see www.huntley.il.us for restricted Or the jagged jumble of lava I but trash to any sane, sensible in hanging on the wall next to my items that will not be accepted. bookshelves full of useless things. Free Mulch Pick Up: Public Works on Donald Drive - found near a soccer field in Ice- man. In fact, it doesn’t have to be Please bring your own containers. land, where an earthquake had But I’m not alone in this kind of Due to the popularity of this free event, please split the earth years before. senselessness, am I? I’ll bet I could entirely useless, does it? Maybe expect long lines. For a more expeditious traffic flow, Or the angular chunk of red rummage through your nightstand I could use it as a picture frame, all traffic to the Municipal Complex must enter Main stone that was the exact shape and or scan your bookshelves and find and install a life-sized face photo Street from Haligus Road. Except for event traffic, Main Street will be closed from Haligus to Ruth Road. hue of a distant mountain peak some chunk of junk that you’d be of some butthead whose big bazoo belongs in a bidet. For safety and efficiency, everyone is to remain in outside of Sedona, Arizona. hard pressed to explain, but would their vehicles. Volunteers will remove items from your By themselves, the rocks have never want to lose. I know just the guy whose face car. no value at all, but each of them And maybe, just maybe, you deserves enshrinement in that Everyone is invited to join us for the following fun calls back a memory for me that is even paid a dear price to end up rump-frame, and any sane, sensi- activities: Wastewater Treatment Plant Tours - West Main indispensable. with that piece of junk. ble reader would agree. • Author, musician and storyteller Street at Kreutzer Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (last tour at The greenish chunk of soil Like the guy who recently went noon). Tour is approximately 1 hour. fused into dirty molten glass from to an auction in Chesapeake City, TR Kerth is a retired teacher who Culver’s Kids Coloring Contest - Pick up a coloring has lived in Sun City Huntley since sheet at Culver’s or Huntley Village Hall between April a lightning strike I saw in Park Maryland, and bought Adolph 2003. Contact him at trkerth@yahoo. Ridge, Illinois. The jumble of Hitler’s toilet seat with the win- 5 - 25, then bring your best coloring work back to com. Can’t wait for your next visit to Culver’s of Huntley by April 25 to get a free scoop of ancient fern fossils 300 million ning bid of $18,750. Planet Kerth? Then get TR’s book, frozen custard (no purchase necessary)! The toilet seat was liberated at years old I found while fishing the “Revenge of the Sardines,” available • Be sure to check www.huntley.il.us for full details waters in an abandoned coal strip the end of WWII by a young US from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and and restrictions before the event. Questions? Contact mine in Wilmington, Illinois. The soldier, Ragnvald C. Borch, from other online book distributors. Barb at [email protected]. 6 Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day HUNTLEY NEWS ics in economic development grandchildren.” to finances in the Village of What particular skills and/or Huntley. Their answers are as experiences have prepared you follows: to help serve the community as a trustee? “Over the years, my in- Burt Natkins volvement in local govern- ment affairs has not only been What can you tell residents limited to the practice of law. about your background? I have also been, and continue “My wife and I have lived in to be an active participant in JR Westberg Mary Holzkopf John Piwko Huntley, Sun City for several the activities of local govern- years. We have come to enjoy ment and community-oriented the many activities available associations. in the community and look “While living in Wisconsin, forward to when they are once I served on a host of govern- again fully open to all of us. mental commissions and com- [My wife and I] were both mittees, as well as serving as Ronda Goldman born in New York. In fact, we a trustee on a Village Board met while we were both at- for five years. I am presently Burt Natkins tending Cornell University… a member of Huntley’s Histor- From there, we moved to New ic Preservation Commission, York City, where I attended Kane County’s Zoning Board Chris La Pelusa|Sun Day Photo Illustration New York University as a PhD of Appeals, and Huntley’s Cit- candidate in economics.” izen Police Academy Alum- After Natkins’ enthusiasm ni Association (assisting the for his PhD program waned, he Huntley Police Department Meet the Village of Huntley decided to attend law school at during special events).” the University of Wisconsin Natkins’ professional and Law school in Madison where private practice law career in- TrusteeBy Michelle Moreno candidatesthe Village of Huntley Board March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to he and his family remained for cluded serving a lengthy ten- [email protected] of Trustees, are coming up on 4:30 p.m. several years. ure as a legal counsel for the April 6. However, early voting My Huntley News asked the “We ultimately moved back League of Wisconsin Munic- HUNTLEY - Consolidated at the Huntley Park District is five trustee candidates a few to the Midwest-namely Hunt- ipalities, as well as assisting elections for the three seats on expected to begin on Monday, questions ranging from top- ley-to be closer to our sons and TRUSTEES | Pg. 8 FEATURE Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 7 Resident runs past every home in SC By Christine Such Kane said, “I have been a runner for For the Sun Day my entire adult life. I ran competitively in High school and College and decid- odd Kane loves to run. He has not ed to come back to it. For 39 years, I Tmissed a day of running since July have been running. I still run a few Mar- 1, 2015. On January 1, 2021, Kane gave athons.” himself a challenge. Has his running changed over the “I gave myself a project. I wanted to years? run past all 5400 homes in Sun City, Kane said, “Surprisingly my endur- covering all of Sun City’s 97 miles of ance has not changed. I have recorded paved roads and trails, Wildflower Lake every run. I write down where I ran and and Meadows,” Kane said. how long.” Did he run even in the frigid cold? Did Jane complete his tour of Sun Kane said, “Yes, I ran every day. I am City? an early runner. I am done usually by Kane said, “Mission complete! It took 9 a.m. I start when it’s still dark with a 66 days and 228 miles to run past all headlight hat. I have seen some magnifi- 5,400 homes.” cent sunrises. In addition to seeing folks Kane armed himself with a map of Sun walking their pets and walking for exer- City and a blue marker and an app that cise, I’ve come to recognize Del Webb records your route. He wanted to make residents in their cars, we wave and they sure that he did not miss any streets in sometimes honk greetings.” Sun City. Is it difficult to get out the door and “I started at my home every day, plan- start running every day? Kane said, “It’s ning out the route. Sometimes I got easy to find excuses not to run, but I ran home and realized that I had missed a across an organization ‘Streak Runners street and I had to do it again. In some International.’ It gave me the motiva- areas, it took me 2-3 days to finish one tion I needed and now I just do it. It’s neighborhood. Some areas of Sun City a self-reporting organization. I have run were quite a distance away from my 2070 days in a row. It’s fun.” starting home and it was a long run to What is a running streak? You can get to in itself.” find information on the organization at How many miles did Kane run each https://www.runeveryday.com/. day? The He said, “I averaged about 25 to 30 According to the website, “The official definition of a running streak, as adopt- miles a week. Depending on the neigh- ed by the Streak Runners International, borhood I was trying to complete, some Inc., and United States Running Streak runs were longer than others.” Association, Inc., is to run at least one What advice would he give someone mile (1.61 kilometers) within each cal- who wanted to try this challenge? running Kane said, “Get a map of Sun City and endar day. Running may occur on either the roads, a track, over hill and dale, or a blue marker. It was more difficult than a treadmill. Any interested person may I thought, but I did it. You don’t have to apply for SRI/USRSA membership, but run, you can walk. Walking gives you the no runner can have their running streak same benefits with fewer liabilities. It’s listed on either the active or retired run- Newton’s first law. If a body is at rest or man moving at a constant speed in a straight ning streak list until it has reached at line, it will remain at rest or keep moving Christine Such|Sun Day Photo least one year in duration.” Kane has certainly passed that one- in a straight line at constant speed unless it On January 1, 2021 Todd Kane challenged himself to running past every is acted upon by a force.” home in Sun City. Misson complete. year mark. 8 Thur, March 25 - Wed, February 7, 2021 Sun Day HUNTLEY NEWS “While the Village Board has more aggressive in developing Kreutzer Road and the recon- all quality of services with the • TRUSTEES generally done a commend- a well-coordinated outreach struction of the Route 47 rail- community are maintained; will able job, I believe that as a program to provide its residents road crossing at Main street. the item be effective in meeting local governments in issues of member of the Board, I would an outlet to voice their concerns The third undertaking would its intended purpose; and if the zoning/land use, construction, bring it certain unique and use- about the pandemic and the pol- be a restoration of the Route 47 level of funds to be allocated for employment, economic devel- ful knowledge and experience, icies employed to mitigate it and roadway from north of I-90 to the item, are reasonable thereby opment, environmental, emi- skill sets, and perspective not to act as an effective resource Main Street, together with the not placing an undue burden on nent domain, intergovernmental currently shared by any other for its residents for information upgrading and installation of the Village residents.” agreements, civil rights, etc. member on the Village Board. etc.” additional pedestrian and bicy- How do you plan to involve Why are you running for the My passion is to make Huntley “The Village should also es- cle pathways and facilities along residents in the decision-making Board of Trustees? If elected, an even better community for tablish guidelines for ensuring the segment of the highway.” process in Huntley? what will be your goal/priority all its residents.” that it continuously maintains If elected, what steps would “The principal responsibility to the community? “Over the years, my profes- a supply of equipment and ma- you take to put the Village of of any elected official, including “My candidacy for the po- sional and personal experienc- terials needed to adequately Huntley on a firmer financial village trustees, is to act in the sition of Huntley Trustee is a es have taught me to be a good implement its plan in a timely footing? best interests of the communi- further demonstration of my listener, to respect the positions manner. In the end, planning “I would characterize myself ty…Listening to, and eliciting passion for service at the local of others, to be a forceful advo- now with others is critical to as being fiscally responsible and the input of residents, is in fact level. Indeed, based [on] my cate, and when necessary, to be avoid the missteps experienced a strong proponent of the notion key to a village trustee under- background and skills, I am a team player or a strong lead- during the current pandemic.” of zero-based budgeting…An standing and appreciating what confident that I am well- pre er. Using and relying on these Do you feel too much empha- ever-increasing tax burden on the general thinking of the com- pared to meet the challenges of attributes as a Trustee, I would sis is being placed on economic the Village’s residents cannot be munity may be.” that position.” seek to serve the interests of the development, about the right assumed as a given or be accept- “I would accordingly use var- “I am a strong proponent Huntley residents as they would amount, or not enough? able. Instead, through this bud- ious techniques to solicit the of attracting new businesses want and expect.” “We always need to be mind- geting process, the ultimately input of residents—whether to Huntley and expanding its What are the top issues facing ful of the potential implications approved budget should strike through in-person discussions residential base, provided it the Village and how will you of growth beyond its obvious a balance between ensuring that with individuals or focus groups is focused and managed well. work to resolve those issues? benefits…Growth also requires the services and infrastructure through the use of electronic Growth and our infrastructure “The ongoing pandemic has sufficient infrastructure to - sup provided by the Village are ad- devices, including email ex- should therefore always remain obviously been challenging for port it.” equately maintained, and the changes, virtual meetings, and in balance and planned accord- all…Indeed, the Village should “To allow any element of the taxes being imposed to support local-oriented group chats.” ingly. Planned growth, in other generally be commended for its Village’s infrastructure to fall in those services are not excessive How do you feel about the words, requires a concomitant overall response to the pandem- disrepair would only prove to be but are reasonable.” transportation options currently expansion and improvement ic and the disruptions caused more costly to its residents over “If elected to serve on the available in the Village of Hunt- of our infrastructure to avoid a by it…On the other hand, the the long term. With that said, I Board, I would be guided by ley? Do we have enough op- future of undue and costly bur- Village may have fallen short in deem two infrastructure projects the basic philosophy that during tions? If not, what will you do to dens on our residents.” less noticeable ways.” within the Village to be of the the annual budgeting process, increase those? What differentiates you from “Because the Village is the highest priority, while a third to each major budget item should “While the Village has under- other candidates and why would closest and most accessible unit be of a lesser degree.” be evaluated on a three-pronged taken some measures to make you be a valuable addition to the of government to the public, it “The two ‘highest priority’ test: is the item reasonably nec- Village? should have been somewhat projects are the realignment of essary to ensure that the over- TRUSTEES | Pg. 18 www.MySunDayNews.com Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 9 10Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day www.MySunDayNews.com

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By Joanie Koplos Sleep deprivation is known to be bad For the Sun Day for our cognitive and physical health, creating short-term health problems aylight Savings Time (DST) ini- with sleep issues and fatigue (such Dtially was suggested by Teddy as jet lag) and blood pressure chang- Roosevelt during World War I to con- es. The sleep medicine specialist adds serve fuel needed in the war. DST was “Late starters…are more vulnerable to reinstated for a year during the World these effects because they already sleep War II Era until September 30, 1945. It through more hours of natural morning was not, however, until 1966 that Con- light.” Studies show that DST is associ- gress passed legislation and imposed ated with depression, cluster headaches, their own “standard” time on states. weight gain, and slowed metabolism. As a result of this legislation, between Seasonal disorders have been linked March and November, all states, with to an increased risk of developing cog- the exception of Hawaii and Arizona, nitive and mental health disorders, as now turn their clocks ahead one hour. well as heart and digestive diseases. But today, sixty-per cent of the world DST can make these problems worse, follow standard time all year long. As if you already have them. The research a result, many U.S. citizens (feeling shows that DST, during the week after the loss of that one hour of sleep) and the shift, will present these figures: their states are questioning the impact Cardiovascular disease: 24% higher that changing clocks appears to have on risk of heart attacks their health. Injuries: Include a 6% spike in fatal Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PHD, sleep med- car accidents icine specialist and chief of Sleep Med- Stroke rate: Increases by 8% icine in the Department of Neurology Mental health and cognitive issues: at Northwestern Medicine, states “The 11% spike in depressive episodes science has evolved over the last decade Digestive and immune-related diseas- to show the transition between standard es (such as colitis): An increase by 3% time and DST is associated with adverse in females over the age of 60 health consequences.” Dr. Zee concludes with advice that we She continues “The big question… should: right now is, should it be permanent standard time or permanent DST?” 1. Make a conscious effort to protect Dr. Zee shares her reasons for moving our circadian rhythm through keeping a to year-round standard time in the next sleep routine that gives us 7-9 hours of three paragraphs. sleep With the loss of one full hour of sleep, 2. Spend as much time outside in the the body’s natural 24-hour biological morning hours, as possible, to gain the cycles (the circadian rhythm) are ex- natural morning light and further pre- posed to less morning light and more serve our circadian rhythm evening light. This can cause a person 3. Avoid excessive amounts of caf- to feel tired in the morning and awake in feine, as well as alcohol and blue light the evening. Dr. Zee comments, “If we exposure, shortly before going to sleep adopt permanent standard time, our in- 4. Engage in morning exercise to ternal clocks will more likely be in sync raise our body temperature, increase our with the rotation of the Earth, seasonal wakefulness, and help us to reset our in- changes and the sun clock.” ternal clock www.MySunDayNews.com Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2020 11 derived from http://on-this-day.com/ historyhighlights tecturally, and historically, and differences! names to Istanbul and Ankara killed by the president of her Herm Faubl in its days as a republic the city respectively. If you remember fan club, Yolanda Saldivar. Columnist was styled la serenissima (“the Mar 27, 1912 - The first the words of the song, you will Saldivar had most serene” or “sublime”). It cherry blossom trees were ask why they changed it, the been fired for remains a major Italian port in planted in Washington, DC. answer is “That’s nobody’s embezzle- the northern Adriatic Sea and business but the Turks.” ment. Talk is one of the world’s oldest about some- tourist and cultural centers. Mar 29, 1943 - In the U.S. thing that Mar 25, 421 - The city of rationing of meat, butter and should not Venice was founded. Venice, Mar 26, 1910 - The U.S. cheese began during World have hap- Italian Venezia, city, major Congress passed an amend- War II. Though times for those pened! Sele- seaport, and capital of both ment to the 1907 Immigration who lived through them, but na Quintanilla-Pérez was an the provincia (province) of Act that barred criminals, pau- nothing compared to the suf- American singer, songwriter, Venezia and the regione (re- pers, anarchists and carriers fering of many other nations spokesperson, businesswom- gion) of Veneto, northern Italy. of disease from settling in the The trees were a gift from Ja- caused by WWII. an, model, actress, and fash- An island city, it was once the U.S. Sounds reasonable. Now pan. If you want to see them ion designer. Referred to as center of a maritime republic. there are some Americans who in full bloom, head for DC one Mar 30, 1939 - The comic the “Queen of Tejano music,” It was the greatest seaport in do not want any immigrants to week from now. A spectacular book “Detective Comics #27” her contributions to music late medieval Europe and the come here just because they sight. appeared on newsstands. This and fashion made her one of continent’s commercial and are foreigners. They are “bal- comic introduced Batman. the most celebrated Mexi- cultural link to Asia. Venice is anced” by those who want to Mar 28, 1930 - Constantino- can-American entertainers of unique environmentally, archi- let anyone in. Irreconcilable ple and Angora changed their Mar 31, 1995 - Selena was the late 20th century.

Sheldon Clark’s Creative Corner What can you do with the Sun Day after reading it? It’s spring and time to grow flowers! Grab several sheets of the Sun Day to line the surface of where you’re seeding your starters for easy cleanup! Submit ideas to: 847-658-6090 or [email protected] 12Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day SUN CITY NEWS Renovated Clayground reopens political By David Goode work with ceramics, pottery place clay and sculpture.” For the Sun Day For political submissions, As part of the renovations opinions, and views only. SUN CITY - It’s eeri- the Association replaced an ly quiet walking from the aging kiln with two new L&L upport Burt Natkins Fountain View Lodge to the Kilns that can reach tempera- Sfor Huntley Village Drendel Ballroom during the tures of up to 2,350 degrees Board Trustee Covid-19 restrictions. The I know Burt well as Fahrenheit to fire the club’s a Sun City resident meeting rooms are dark, the artistic creations. Electrical through his membership Prairie Lodge fitness center work was needed to bring in the Woodchucks, equipment is strangely stat- more power to the kilns along and I believe he is highly qualified to be a uesque, and the fireplace in with new exhaust vents. The Huntley Village Board the Library is lit, but no one floor of the main room was Trustee. Considering is there to enjoy it. resurfaced and two new pot- his present and past experience working The exception to the rest tery wheels were also pur- with local governments, of the hallway is the Clay- chased. Burt brings a strong set ground and Ceramics Stu- England added, “the budget of skills to the position. dio. The lights are on and a for the work was more than Most importantly, I see Burt as a person who couple of Clayground Char- $20,000 and we couldn’t be knows how to listen to ter Club members are in the happier with the outcome.” others and clearly share room working on their cre- The annual Clayground his thoughts. We need a representative from our ations. The room underwent Charter Club dues are $25. community who will be a refurbishing that started in Those that wish to work in a voice for us with the December of 2020 and it is pottery pay an additional $25 Village. I feel Burt will be the representative now open for business. for supplies. The club will on the Huntley Village According to Pat England, resume offering classes in Board the community the club President, “the Clay- all three art disciplines when needs. On April 6, vote ground is now open for mem- restrictions are lifted. In the Burt Natkins for Huntley Village Board Trustee. David Goode|Sun Day Photo bers weekdays from 9 a.m. to meantime, visitors are invited Pat England, Clayground Charter Club President, shows the inside of one of the new 2,350 degree Fahrenheit L&L Kilns in the recently 5p.m.” to stop in to learn more about Marty Hertz renovated Clayground and Ceramics Studio. She added, “Our members the club and its offerings. Sun City resident www.MySunDayNews.com Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2020 13 14Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day LOCAL NEWS • qu ckshot P First case of COVID-19 U.K. variant

Getting the ‘Moo-derna’ vaccine identifiedWOODSTOCK — The in McHenry McHenry Coun- United Kingdom County reported in January that ty Department of Health is announcing that the U.K. variant may be associated with an it has identified its first case of the Coro- increased risk of death compared to other navirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vari- variant viruses, but more studies are need- ant B.1.1.7, known as the U.K. variant, in ed to confirm their finding. McHenry County. Early indications are that the COVID-19 A case investigation is ongoing, but the vaccine offers protection against the person who tested positive for the variant B.1.1.7 variant but vaccine efficacy against does not have a history of international this new variant is preliminary and evolv- travel. ing. The B.1.1.7 variant was first identified in To keep community transmission low, the United Kingdom and has already been anyone who is considered a close con- reported in other Northern Illinois coun- tact of someone who tested positive for ties, including Cook, DuPage, Lake and COVID-19 should follow quarantine rec- Lee. Currently, it is the most commonly ommendations and seek testing. Anyone reported variant in Illinois. who tests positive for the virus must iso- “We announced our first COVID-19 pos- late in their home and from others in their itive case in March of last year, and we are household, follow recommendations from again announcing something that is new their primary care provider and take the and will require additional research to fully call from the MCDH case investigator and understand this strain of the virus. Howev- contact tracer. er, it is not uncommon for viruses to mu- • For general information about tate. In the case of this particular variant, COVID-19, please call the Illinois De- it is known to spread more easily,” said partment of Public Health COVID-19 MCHD Public Health Nursing Director hotline at 1-800-889-3931. For informa- Photo Provided Photo Susan Karras. “This reinforces the need to tion about COVID-19 vaccine distribu- un City resident Helen Cole snapped this photo of a cute social continue to wear a mask, wash your hands tion or other general questions specific to Sdistancing sign at the McHenry County Mass COVID vaccina- and watch your distance, even if you’ve re- McHenry County, please visit mcdh.info tion site on March 10. “I love this sign,” she said. “And so did several ceived a vaccine.” or call (815) 334-4045. of the other folks in line with me. According to the Centers for Disease - Sun Day Control and Prevention, experts in the - Sun Day www.MySunDayNews.com Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 15 gardenersforum For continuous Minimizing garden chores news coverage, visit the shape and beauty of a shrub or tree. Pruning though can be a frustrating task when you are continually having to re- My Huntley News move portions of the plant because it is growing over a sidewalk, above a win- online! Kathleen Carr dow or hitting the side of your home. Columnist Depending on your level of frustration with a particular shrub or tree, you may hristopher, our college aged son, want to have it removed. Although it is www.myhuntleynews.com Ccame home in mid December for difficult to justify removing a live plant, his winter break. We greeted him with when the right plant was planted in the smiles, hugs and a list of projects that wrong place, sometimes it might need we needed his help with. to go. “Can you please help Dad carry the treadmill down two flights of stairs?” Watering - Good watering practices “I need you to install a new router on actual encourage the root systems of my computer.” perennial flowers, groundcover, vines, “I don’t know how to log into the shrubs and trees to develop a strong Youtube channel that you set up for our root system. This strong root system is company.” better able to seek out water on its own Although he certainly didn’t mind with less reliance on supplemental wa- pitching in, I realized that we had be- tering. When watering infrequent, thor- come ‘those’ parents. The kind who ough soakings are much healthier for you are a bit tentative to visit because the plant than watering a little bit each instead of visiting, you will end up day. working. We all want to maintain our indepen- Consider the Scope - Planting beds dence. For many of us it just isn’t in our naturally get larger over time. After nature to ask for help. How though can 16-20 years your planting beds may we maintain our independence while be considerably larger than they once keeping our lives and homes running were. If you are finding it difficult to smoothly? While I haven’t quite figured keep up with the weeding, pruning and out how to do that inside my own home, watering, consider eliminating some I do know how it can be achieved out- of your planting beds and replacing side the home. them with sod. Please let me be clear. A low maintenance landscape can be I LOVE plants. A fragrant garden filled achieved through careful planning. In with a variety of colors has the power this column, I address common garden- to heal our mind and our bodies. The ing chores and how to move towards reality is though, if you are simply not minimizing those activities. able to keep up with the work that is re- quired or have other priorities, 10 rolls Weeding - I am not sure any of us of sod placed strategically in your yard, enjoy pulling weeds. The key is to min- may make a huge difference in its ap- imize the amount of weeds that grow pearance. in the first place. Hand cultivation of small weeds before they go to seed will Right Plant, Right Place - We reduce the amount of weeds. Having wouldn’t dream of purchasing a pair strong healthy plants in your plant- of pants without knowing their size. ing beds will often shade out potential Please don’t purchase plants without weeds. The root system of a healthy knowing their mature height and width. lawn will minimize the weeds in your A gorgeous plant sited incorrectly can lawn as well. Pre-emergent weed con- result in hours of unnecessary mainte- trol products such as Corn Gluten and nance. Evaluate the conditions of your Preen suppress weed growth. Hard- site; sunlight, soil and space for growth. wood Mulch also suppresses weed Make sure anything you plant is suited growth. By filling your landscaping for your planting situation. with healthy plants, using a pre-emer- gent herbicide, applying mulch and re- Now with all my free time, I can help moving small weeds shortly after they Christopher find a house to rent in Ten- start to germinate you should be able nessee, research banks for his new com- to enjoy the beautiful site of weed free pany and text him recommendations of beds. If, however, the weeds, have al- bathroom cleaning products. I guess we ready gotten the better of you in certain both still need each other. beds, consider removing the plants and putting down a landscape fabric. When covered with mulch, this fabric will act as an invisible weed barrier. After a • Kathleen Carr is the owner of The period of time, when it seems that the Growing Scene, Inc., a landscape de- weeds and weed seeds have been sup- sign and construction company. She pressed, the fabric can be removed and can be reached by calling 815-923-7322 the planting bed developed again. or emailing her at Kathleen@thegrow- ingscene.com. Have a gardening ques- Pruning - Pruning is an art form. tion? Please contact her. She may ad- When done well it can greatly enhance dress it in an upcoming column. 16Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day SPORTS have not played a game since light at the end of the tunnel Photo Provided September 2019. Because of as restrictions become a little Capacity limits will be in place at Northwestern COVID-19, the Cougars lost more lenient,” Haug reasoned. Medicine Field when the season begins on May 18. their season last year. Cou- Some of the furloughed gars Vice President and Gen- workers were brought back eral Manager Curtis Haug is and are preparing for the new himself excited by the very season, “but going through positive reaction of the fan a year like that, we couldn’t base, sponsors, vendors and bring everyone back,” Haug everyone involved in Cou- said. gars baseball after the Despite the loss of an entire new schedule was season, the management of recently unveiled the Kane County Cougars of- and not only fered the stadium facilities to shows the Open- the community for such events ing Night game as high school and college against the Dogs games, blood drives, and dog but the oth- competitions. er 52 home “We have a special needs games. group up in our super suite “The fact right now. We did all sorts of we are out- things to help the community,” side in the Haug said. fresh air makes a Groups would be reminded huge difference and to use common sense, contin- bolsters people’s confidence ue social distancing and meet when they think about coming state guidelines. But the invi- out to a sporting event like tation had an energy that clear- Back to baseball for Kane County Cougars this,” Haug said. ly displayed Haug’s character. Haug remembers how “Hey, this is a big ballpark, Safety priority for ball club says general manager COVID-19 restrictions on come out here, adhere to the businesses hit the Cougars County Cougars has stepped Dogs. The announcement of guidelines and have fun,” he BY Stew Cohen about one year ago. said. into the batter’s box at North- Sun Day Staff Reporter the first home game of 2021 “We furloughed about 90 The 2021 season opens with western Medicine Field in Ge- brings back the reality of Cou- percent of our staff,” Haug a whole new group of players. KANE COUNTY – The neva. gars baseball and offers anoth- said. “We are now in March According to Haug, the pric- upcoming season is already a On May 18, the Cougars er activity in helping us return and by the time we open in es at Northwestern Medicine success though not one base- will begin a three-game home- to normalcy. May and move into the sum- ball player with the Kane stand against the Chicago The Kane County Cougars mer months we’re seeing the COUGARS | Pg. 17 www.MySunDayNews.com Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 17 • COUGARS area,” Haug said. sounds in the ballparks were management over COVID-19. for granted. I can’t tell you In just the past few weeks, that of the ballplayers shouting “We’ll make sure everybody how many people are saying Field will not be touched. Chicago baseball teams an- support for their team from the is safe in the clubhouse, and they can’t wait to come out “We are going to have some nounced the size of the crowd dugout. that our fans and staff are safe. here and get a cold beer, a pork things for COVID-19 health they’ll allow under social dis- “We don’t have an exact per- That is the number one prior- chop sandwich, and enjoy the and safety that we’ve not had tancing limitations at Wrigley cent at this point. The Cubs ity and that’s what we’ll do,” fireworks and maybe run the here in years past,” he said. Field and Guaranteed Rate and White Sox had to get that Haug said. “The players want bases after the game,” Haug Surveys over the past 29 Field at about 20 percent of in place because they open in to have a season, they want to said. “Northwestern Medicine years have rated the cleanli- capacity. Wrigley Field could April. I’m guessing we’ll get play, and they’ll be careful.” Field is just a beautiful place ness of the ballpark extremely host up to 8,274 fans while something like that in early The weather should warm up to come watch baseball.” high. Guaranteed Rate Field could May,” Haug said. very soon and Haug knows it’s Northwestern Medicine “We keep it at the highest be limited to 8,122 fans. Al- The Cougars players will a good sign. People are think- Field is located in Geneva, level and will continue to do though 20 percent may seem undergo COVID testing on a ing about baseball and they’re south of Route 38 and off of that whether it’s our bath- rather low based on averages regular basis. Haug knows the happy to have a schedule of Kirk Road at Cherry Lane. For rooms, our concession stands, of seasons past, this is a big players are very aware and are Cougars games for 2021. more information, info@kane- the concourse, or seating step from 2020 when the only in regular conversation with “It’s amazing what you take countycougars.com

suncityspeaksout by Christine Such What is your favorite spot in Sun City? Mark Schinler

“Stella Park at Oak Grove and Horse- shoe Trail - it’s shaded by large oak trees on top of a hill with nice views at the top. It’s very scenic and peaceful. It’s my favorite place to go with the dog. Her name is Stella.”

Lillian Bissing

“Drendel Hall because of the great entertainment, our wonderful theater company productions, our fantas- tic Celtic Club meetings and seeing friends. Hopefully we’ll be able to enjoy it again soon.”

Marie Frostman “Never miss going into the Reading Room!”

Pat Henning

“I love going to the concerts by the fountain. Miss them this past year. Such a beautiful place to sit on the hill and listen to the music.” 18Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day HUNTLEY NEWS about your background? to the community? residents.” tion to the right development. • TRUSTEES “I graduated college with a “I am running for Board of “The combination of my pre- In the last 24 calendar months, the community more walker/ degree in psychology, sociol- Trustees because I am incredi- vious work experience, life ex- Huntley lost at least six small cyclist friendly, I believe that ogy, and social welfare. I lived bly invested in our community perience, and guttural desire to businesses. I would like to es- the Village should place an even overseas (in Australia) for many and I believe I have the assets do the best for my community tablish a mentorship program greater emphasis on achieving years, where I worked as a men- needed to make positive chang- that I can, is what makes me a for small businesses in our area that goal through a well-defined tal health professional, teaching es. As a Huntley resident, small valuable addition to the Board.” so that they have every oppor- safety program.” adults life skills that allowed business owner, and parent of What are the top issues facing tunity to succeed. We need to “Such a program should them to live as independently as five children, I am committed to the Village and how will you listen to residents and active- largely consist of two compo- possible.” all facets of Huntley’s success- work to resolve those issues? ly seek wanted businesses in nents: a greater dissemination of “When I moved back to es.” “One of the top issues our vil- town to complement the already safety information to the gener- America, I worked with youth “My business model was cre- lage faces, is growing new busi- amazing businesses we have.” al public and the improvement in the system who had a dual ated with the purpose of giving ness in town…We need to bring If elected, what steps would of existing paths and roadways diagnosis of MI/DD (mental back to my community mem- in businesses that are good fits in you take to put the Village of and the construction of new illness/developmental delay). bers. If elected, my main goal our community. In addition, I’d Huntley on a firmer financial walker/biker-related facilities The main objective was to be in the community will be to fo- like to improve the access of in- footing? to better separate walkers and their advocate and give them cus on business development, formation to residents. I would “Consistent with what I’ve bicyclists from vehicular traffic a voice…In addition to this, I particularly small business and like more transparency between previously stated, business de- and to otherwise protect them have five children of my own as additional sit-down dining es- the Village and their community velopment needs to continue to from injury.” well as own a small business in tablishments. I have heard our members by streaming Village grow and expand. This is one Are there any other items of [Huntley].” community cry out and time meetings to other platforms so way to generate additional rev- information you would want What particular skills and/or again, for a wider range of din- that residents can access it in enue.” individuals to know about you, experiences have prepared you ing establishments and addition- whichever manner is most com- How do you plan to involve and why you would make a to help serve the community as al shopping options. Not only fortable to them.” residents in the decision-making good fit as a trustee member? a trustee? would this allow more residents “In addition, it is vital for res- process in Huntley? Natkins states that if he is “Many of my life experiences to dine and shop local, it would idents to understand the agenda “The first thing we need to do elected, he pledges to serve no have provided me with a large also boost our tax revenue.” so that they know what ques- is to make sure the residents are more than two, four-year terms toolbox of skills that could What differentiates you from tions to ask. The current agenda getting appropriate information as a Huntley Trustee. greatly benefit this town. As other candidates and why would topics aren’t written in everyday so that they are empowered to “I do not want to be perceived trustee, I will listen to the voice you be a valuable addition to the language, and it makes it diffi- make decisions. Touching on as one who precluded others of the people. I will listen to con- Village? cult for some to understand. I what I mentioned earlier, the from providing new ideas and cerns and questions, and repre- “My unique background and strongly feel these items should way I would like to do this is perspectives on the Board.” sent the voice of the collective. desire to expand community be presented in a way so that all by streaming Village meetings Natkins is one of the new- I also believe you should have a outreach has equipped me to levels of comprehension and ed- on multiple, user-friendly plat- comers running for a spot on passion for making Huntley the be successful in this role. Not ucation can interpret them.” forms.” the Village of Huntley Board of best place it can possibly be, and only do I see a need for busi- Do you feel too much empha- How do you feel about the Trustees. one thing I’m not deficient in is ness growth and development, sis is being placed on econom- transportation options currently having a big heart for positive I also see a need for our com- ic development, about the right available in the Village of Hunt- change.” munity to be as supported in amount, or not enough? ley? Do we have enough op- Mary Holzkopf Why are you running for the all areas as possible: education, “It’s not about the amount of tions? If not, what will you do to Board of Trustees? If elected, employment, mental health, and attention being given, it’s about What can you tell residents what will be your goal/priority general satisfaction of Huntley redirecting our focus and atten- TRUSTEES | Pg. 20 www.MySunDayNews.com Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 19 askanangel cussed his funeral preferences. portunity from which to learn. trust? Have you named an exec- counts do you have? Do you By Arlene Petersen utor and if so, who? Columnist That got me thinking about my Many other adult children have have a financial planner and own parents, who are reaching been in similar places as your • Do you have advanced di- what is their contact informa- older age. I don’t want to be friend because they put off hav- rectives in place and what are tion? caught unprepared regarding ing difficult conversations with they? • Do you have a long-term any circumstance that might their aging parents. • (Discuss DNR, feeding care policy? My friend’s dad recently arise in the future. Do you have Here are a few questions to tubes, ventilators, and organ do- • What utilities are in your Qpassed away, unexpect- a list of questions adult children guide you and your parents as nation) name? (Water, garbage, gas, edly. He was 69 years old and should ask their aging parents? you sit down to discuss their • Are there any circumstances electricity, cable, phone, inter- in rather decent health, so it next life stage. I’ve included a in which you would want ex- net, cell phone.) came as a shock to everyone he My heart goes out to you, long list that includes multiple traordinary measures taken? • What other subscriptions do knew. My friend is coping well Ayour friend, and her fami- scenarios. • Where can I find your legal you have? (Streaming services, considering the circumstances. ly. Losing a loved one is never documents, should I need them? newspapers, magazines, etc.) However, she and her fami- easy, especially when it happens • Do you have a health and • Do you have a lawyer that • Do you have debt that I need ly felt completely unprepared unexpectedly. financial power of attorney and also has this information? How to be aware of? (Mortgage, car to plan his funeral. They had a While this situation is dev- who are they? can I contact them? payments, loans, credit cards, great relationship, but never dis- astating, it does present an op- • Do you have a living will or • Do you have life insurance? etc.) Where can I find the pol- • Have you made any ad- icy? vanced funeral arrangements? • Who is your emergen- Where can I find the informa- cy contact? Can I be in- tion? Discuss songs, religious cluded (as appropriate)? and/or other readings, eulogies, • Where do you want to obituary, monetary donations, spend your golden years? flowers, etc. Do you want to stay in • Do you prefer cremation or your home until death or burial? Do you have a burial are you open to moving plot? What would you like done to a senior community with your ashes? should you need such care? (Discuss circum- I recommend picking a few stances such as dementia to discuss at a time. Give your or stroke.) parents time to process and re- • Are you open to in- spond. Suggest your parents cre- home care, should you ate a binder that contains copies need it? of legal documents, as well as • Would you ever want pertinent contact information. palliative care or hos- The important take-away is to pice care? When? Where have the conversation, no mat- would you prefer to re- ter how awkward it might be. ceive such services? • Who are your doctors and what ongoing ap- • Have a question for our pointments do you have? angel correspondent? You can • What medications are send our angel an email to you on? [email protected] • Are you in good fi- or send your question via mail nancial standing? to Ask An Angel, 65 Woodbury • What financial -ac St., South Elgin, IL 60177. 20Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day HUNTLEY NEWS active listening skills. I have pointed to a sub-committee of fund unfunded mandates such ects until the U.S.A. is past the • TRUSTEES empathy towards people’s con- the McHenry County Board. I as body cameras; need to repair COVID impact. We have frozen to increase those? cerns, but also am cognizant belong to the Huntley Cham- costly water main breaks, along our tax levies over the past few “We don’t currently have any that I have to remain neutral as I ber of Commerce and sit on a with paving older streets; and years, not fulfilled those posi- mass transportation options represent all of Huntley, not just sub-committee which focuses what I think is the biggie—the tions I mentioned, have kept in- within the Village limits. Our one interest group.” on supporting our local busi- plan to straighten out the curves frastructure repairs at the top of town and surrounding towns, “I belong to the Huntley Area nesses, especially in light of the and twists and turns of Kreutzer our to-do list, have searched for are structured for people who Lions Club and just received impact of COVID-19. I won Road which has seen a number government grants, and work have private vehicles. I do feel the ‘Lion of the Year’ award in their ‘Unsung Hero’ award in of accidents.” cooperatively with both Kane that it would benefit our town 2020. I was the [vice president] 2015, for driving around other Do you feel too much empha- and McHenry Counties and the greatly to have a Metra stop, but of two boards: The Huntley Cit- local communities to try to en- sis is being placed on econom- three townships which cross I would also need to see the cost izens Police Alumni Organiza- courage businesses to open up ic development, about the right Huntley.” analysis to see if it’s financially tion and the Huntley Historical another location in Huntley.” amount, or not enough? How do you plan to involve feasible.” Society. I co-sponsor a Leo Club “Because of all my commu- “We have had several eco- residents in the decision-making Are there any other items of at Huntley High School. I was nity activities, I can bring new nomic development directors process in Huntley? information you would want on the Financial Advisory Com- ideas and projects to our Board who have actively tried to bring “I personally use social me- individuals to know about you, mittee of our school District 158 and as a senior, I understand the new companies, businesses, dia (Facebook) to reach out and why you would make a and sat on two, five-year vision needs, fears, and often loneli- restaurants, and residents to to [resident] comments when good fit as a trustee member? planning committees.” ness of many senior citizens Huntley. Last year, we had sig- they are looking for a solution. “I have absolutely no hidden Goldman was a past member who live in Huntley. They can nage at Woodfield Mall about I have spoken over the years, to agenda. My sole motivation is of the Huntley Zoning Board relate to me because of my age. I coming to Huntley to live.” 21 neighborhoods in Sun City, to make Huntley the best place of Appeals, and was recently also get along with our younger “We need to continue to pur- as well as to five clubs about, it can possibly be for my family appointed to the Senior Ser- residents because of my energy, sue new business development ‘What’s hot and what’s not,’ in and yours. I am an honest and vices Grant Commission of the modern attitudes, and socializa- along with new housing devel- Huntley. I have a dream about transparent individual who has a McHenry County Board. tion with many social groups.” opment. The Chamber Com- starting up a Community Coun- heart for this town and its com- Why are you re-running What are the top issues facing mittee that I am on, is trying to cil where the Board can meet munity members, and I love for the Board of Trustees? If the Village and how will you come up with a creative, viable with residents every quarter.” the opportunity to further serve re-elected, what will be your work to resolve those issues? plan to bring people to Huntley “Every year, Huntley puts out them.” goal/priority to the community? “We are facing some chang- this summer as Huntley is a his- a community survey to our res- Holzkopf is the owner of “I am rerunning for a third es in monies received from toric village which at one time idents in August and I want to Blessed Little Kitchen in Hunt- term because I want to see var- government sources because was the dairy capital.” utilize their comments via this ley and is a newcomer running ious projects completed. I look of the impact COVID has had; If re-elected, what steps Community Council. By the for a spot on the Village of forward to planning new ser- unfulfilled staff positions trying would you take to continue to way, our Board and mayor re- Huntley Board of Trustees. vices and opportunities so that to save on salaries and bene- put the Village of Huntley on a ceived an 81% favorable rating our residents continue to have fits; facing changes in policing firmer financial footing? from the residents this past fall.” quality of life for living in Hunt- methodologies and having to “We are prioritizing proj- TRUSTEES | Pg. 21 Ronda Goldman ley.” “I want to see closure to our What can you tell residents hotel being built, revamping about your background? of a historic building off the “I had an administrative back- Square in our Historic District, ground which led to working want to see a commuter rail sys- with community agencies, law tem (Metra or Amtrak) up and firms, parent groups, and - deal running with a quaint station, ing with the Homeless Act. I and want to see more restau- retired from [the] Chicago Pub- rants and businesses come to the lic School System where I was north side of Huntley. I especial- the High School Special Needs ly want to promote the need for Field Administrator.” apartments as a housing option Goldman is an active Sun for our workers who would like City resident who has served on to live close to their jobs; for the Life Long Learning Com- young people who grew up in mittee for eight years. She also Huntley, and want to work and takes classes at McHenry Coun- live here; and for singles and/ ty College. or seniors who do not want the What particular skills and/or responsibilities of home owner- experiences have prepared you ship.” to help serve the community as What differentiates you from a trustee? other candidates and why would “I supervised programs and you continue to be a valuable teachers at 17 high schools addition to the Village? on the northside of Chicago. I “I am more involved in civ- gained experience in the art of ic organizations than the oth- negotiation along with using ers, as well as having been ap- HUNTLEY NEWS Sun Day Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 21 but active.” focus on bringing a Metra sta- or business does not want to member? • TRUSTEES Goldman is one of the incum- tion to the Huntley area. come to Huntley, but we have “Although this role is consid- How do you feel about the bents running for reelection on What differentiates you from staff that are working on- get ered a part time role, I’m always transportation options currently the Village of Huntley Board of other candidates and why would ting out the word that Huntley is looking out for the Village res- available in the Village of Hunt- Trustees, where she has served you continue to be a valuable available.” idents. I am part of the CERT ley? Do we have enough op- since 2013. addition to the Village? If re-elected, what steps (Community Emergency Re- tions? If not, what will you do “I’m not out to win a popu- would you take to continue to sponse Team) and CPAAA (Cit- to increase those? larity contest. I vote on items put the Village of Huntley on a izen’s Police Academy Alum- “We have Pace/Dial-A-Ride/ John Piwko with the best interests of all of firmer financial footing? ni Association) and president McRide throughout all of Hunt- the residents. I talk to residents “I think we have done a great of the Citizen’s Core Council ley, but we need to once again What can you tell residents about what they feel about up- job with saving money by using which oversees both of the list- have more public service work- about your background? coming projects.” shared services with surround- ed groups.” shops for our residents relating “I have been on the Village “As stated, my vote is cast ing villages. We’ve held the “I volunteer or participate for to the transportation options. Board since 2007.” with all the residents in mind. levy flat for several years. We all the special events sponsored We need to have a commuter Piwko served on the Plan- I’m passionate about the Village have less employees per capita by the Village. My family gets rail stop here as we have grown ning Commission from 2005 and all that we offer. I’m at spe- than most of our surrounding involved as well.” from a few thousand residents, to 2007. He also worked for a cial events that the Village puts neighbors.” Piwko is one of the incum- to over 28,000 in a couple of de- Chicago Alderman and a State together.” How do you plan to involve bents running for reelection on cades.” Senator. What are the top issues facing residents in the decision-mak- the Village of Huntley Board of Are there any other items of What particular skills and/or the Village and how will you ing process in Huntley? Trustees. information you would want experiences have prepared you work to resolve those issues? “I have, in the past, talked to individuals to know about you, to help continue to serve the “Transportation is a big issue residents and will continue to do and why you would continue community as a trustee? in my mind. Redoing Kreutzer so. Also, there are many Face- JR Westberg to make a good fit as a trustee Piwko stated that his skills Road, Reed Road, and bringing book groups that I am part of, member? as a problem solver and com- Metra to town. With the Kreu- that have opinions expressed on What can you tell residents “I work hard to be involved promiser, have prepared him to tzer Road extension, we have about your background? in the civic organizations I de- different events.” “I was elected to the Board in scribed so that people feel com- continue to serve the Huntley done engineering and have How do you feel about the community. some of the funds already allo- transportation options currently 2013.” fortable communicating with What particular skills and/or me if they have a concern or Why are you re-running cated to the project. The Reed available in the Village of Hunt- for the Board of Trustees? If Road extension has had some ley? Do we have enough op- experiences have prepared you compliment. I am a senior and to help continue to serve the since we have a sizable senior re-elected, what will be your engineering done. Staff is work- tions? If not, what will you do goal/priority to the community? ing with the state on the Metra to increase those? community as a trustee? population in Huntley, we can “I have served Huntley since relate to each other’s needs.” “I am running again, for trust- project.” “We are part of the Mc- ee, to see several projects get Do you feel too much empha- Ride Share-a-ride program in 2011 on the Planning Commis- “I have belonged to the Cham- sion.” ber for over eight years and do completed. [I] bring a mix of sis is being placed on economic McHenry County. With a little not have a business, but want to residential growth and business development, about the right luck, we may also have a Metra Why are you re-running support the members and their growth to town.” amount, or not enough? station in town.” for the Board of Trustees? If livelihoods. I have friends who He stated that his goals in- “I think we are putting the Are there any other items of re-elected, what will be your are leaders in all of the taxing clude working on widening/ right amount of emphasis on information you would want goal/priority to the community? bodies which impact Huntley. straightening Kreutzer Road, as economic development. I know individuals to know about you, “I am running for re-election I am accessible to talking with well as redeveloping the Catty it’s hard for residents to under- and why you would continue because I wish to finish some our residents since I am retired, building. Piwko also wants to stand as to why one restaurant to make a good fit as a trustee TRUSTEES | Pg. 23 22Thur, March 25 - Wed, April 7, 2021 Sun Day MOVIES let’sgetreel With all the lampshades placed on the film, it all makes for a fun nostalgic trip but not as good as the first. Funny...and not funny Going further down the rabbit hole is bonkers and flamboyant. Some jokes of the past, Amazon Prime also has fall incredibly flat towards the begin- “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” An- ning. As film progresses though, things other movie sequel, we are given what pick up and the scenarios gave myself happened to our lovable yet deplorable Will Moore a chuckle or two. If Jamie Dornan was foreigner. However here, it weirdly Columnist looking to kill any lingering stink left works. Sasha Baron-Cohen shows us umor is subjective. What may be from the “Fifty Shades” trilogy, this how Borat must come back to Ameri- Hfunny to one person may not be did so. ca in a mission to give his daughter to remotely funny to another. So I have For lovers of nostalgia, you have Mike Pence. Or he will be, as he puts puzzled on how to suggest comedies. “Coming 2 America” on Amazon it, execute. If that doesn’t sound fun- But then it came to me. What if I pared Prime. Households of the 80s and 90s ny to you, then stay away. The politi- down the type of comedies and cater grew up watching the classic Eddie cal commentary is turned up to elev- them to the specific viewer? Again, I Murphy comedy. Now some thirty en here. That was always there in the cannot stress enough that all may not years later the cast has been reassem- first film, but more so here. Cohen’s agree with me and that is ok. So here bled to continue the story. And did they brand of gross-out and irreverent hu- we go… mean the entire original cast, down to mor works more in our current situa- For the campy lover, you got “Barb the palace servants. I half expected to tion. Maria Bakalova is excellent as his been this prickly since “Gone Girl.” and Star Go to Vista del Mar.” In this see Eric LaSalle or Samuel L. Jack- daughter, impressive seeing as English Her win at the Golden Globes is well On-Demand selection, Kristen Wiig son to show up. Murphy and Arsenio is her second language but her comic deserved as a professional ward over and Anne Mumolo wrote and act as Hall rely on their multiple character timing is more than impeccable. The elderly people who extorts and games the main duo, two Midwestern women roles peppered throughout the film. final part of the movie is what kills the the system. Peter Dinklage is great as a who lose their jobs. In a quest to get The barbershop keepers and the raun- film for me, and makes it really hard to Russian mobster whose mother(Diane their lives back in order, they take a chy preacher are all reprieved. Of the recommend. Wiest) is targeted by Pike. Only prob- Florida vacation. This was the premise new characters, Jermaine Fowler is the Now this is what put me in a pickle. lem, this movie takes itself too serious- I was sold; just comic hijinks. How- whole reason for this film existing. His As a bid for dark humor, I sought out “I ly at times. When you think it may go ever, there are elements that weren’t role is as an heir sired unbeknownst to Care A Lot” on Netflix. After watching down in the grand satirical tradition of disclosed going in. An evil plot to de- us during the events of the first film; his the trailer, that seemed to be the tone “Network” or “Thank You For Smok- stroy the town by Wiig in a dual role mother played by SNL’s Leslie Jones. we were getting. And don’t get me ing”, the film turns into a thriller where on par with Dr. Evil from the “Austin She is not the only inclusion here as wrong, it is there but only to the slight- no one is the hero. Pass! Happy view- Powers” films. Like stated before, this Colin Jost and Tracy Morgan appears. est degree. Rosamund Pike hasn’t ing, all the same.

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