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Happy Anniversary – June 2014

Gladys and Robert Prochaska Gladys and Robert Prochaska of Sun Lakes celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on May 31. They were married on May 31 in Messiah Lutheran Church in Detroit, Michigan by 90-year old pastor A.H.A Loeber of the Missouri Synod. v Robert and Ruby Zick Robert and Ruby Zick will celebrate their 70th…

Dear Mother…

George Hayward Dear Mother, They say that when a daughter marries that you do not lose a daughter, you gain a son. Well, when I married your daughter over 35 years ago, I didn’t just take a wife, I gained a mother. As I look back over those years at all the love you showed…

The Remodeling Corner – June 2014

Must-have features in the 2014 home Janet Cook When my nieces and nephew were still at the age that they didn’t mind tagging along with their parents, my sister loved going to tour the latest model homes on Saturdays. She was mainly interested in decorating ideas. There were those, however, who wanted to know what…

Legal Matters – June 2014

Editor’s Note: “Legal Matters” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to legal issues. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damages. As each individual situation is unique, questions relevant to personal legal issues…

Check Out – Check In – June 2014

Janet Mills Jim Henson – A Biography by Brian Jay Jones. This detailed account of Jim Henson takes the reader from Jim as a child growing up in the small town of Leland, Mississippi to New York City with his Muppet family. Along the way Jim had many projects. His first project working with puppets was…

Summer heat is here! Use caution with your pets

With the hot weather comes a different set of rules for our four-legged kids. Be mindful of the dangers in our summer heat for both you and your pets. Hydration: Water is very, very important for your four-legged kids. Dehydration can cause serious health issues including kidney and heart damage. Don’t forget to take water…

Veterans’ Voice – June 2014

Art Sloane All veterans are invited to a Town Hall meeting with the six leading candidates for governor from 10:00-noon on June 7 at the Burton Barr Library in Phoenix. The auditorium holds 250 and we want these candidates to realize there are 600,000 plus veterans in this state that they must listen to. Brahm…

In Passing – June 2014

Ramona G. Demalleville Ramona, my dear wife, 84 years young, passed away on April 21, 2014. Ramona was born in Virginia on August 30, 1929 and is survived by her husband, Mike; two daughters, Bonny and Nan; son, Dan; four grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Ramona spent her career in management with Marriott Hotels, Washington, D.C.…

Conservation Corner – June 2014

According to a paper published in Science in November 2013, the dry regions of the world will become drier, whereas the wet areas will become wetter. This prediction is supported by Grace satellites that have measured declining groundwater reserves worldwide between 2003 and 2012 because of long term droughts. Arizona has been in a drought pattern…

Thank You, Friends – June 2014

The Gilchrist family wishes to express their gratitude for your heartfelt condolences and attending the Celebration of Life in memory of Barbara Gilchrest who passed away April 9, 2014. Your generous donations to RAD will benefit many Special Olympians with your gifts. Irene Gilchrist and Family