Bill Chambers Bill Chambers took his first breath in Gadsden, Ala., on Feb. 14, 1942, and his final breath in Sun Lakes, Ariz., March 11, 2022, in the company of his wife, their three daughters, and his brother. True to his Valentine status, his sweetness lives on in the memories of all who experienced his…
A Number of Years Ago Sandy Ilsen A number of years ago when I was forty-two There were many more things I was able to do I could run up the stairs without even a pant Now when I try it, I absolutely can’t. I could eat what I wanted and not gain an inch,…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club This year’s hiking season ended with many great hikes, a year-end picnic with awards, and our annual special hike, this time hosted in Prescott. Topping the list of activities was the special hike. The first day started with a hike around beautiful Goldwater Lake in Prescott and ended with…
Penny Petersen The colorful Can-Am social and the annual Sisk Park Picnic brought the Cottonwood Tennis Club’s competitive season to an end. There’s plenty of tennis still going on, but the tournaments are done for the 2021-22 season. The Can-Am is a competition between players from Canada and players from America. It took place on March…
Larry Wolfe Technically a Detroit native, John Robinson lived in Michigan for two years before his family moved to Hopkinsville, Ky., where he played baseball and football and was a weightlifter for the Tigers. After his sophomore year, the family relocated to Mesa where John graduated from Mesa High. It was quite a change for…
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $35…
Susan Ori The CWPV Pickleball Club got an early start on Christmas giving at the Norris Invitational Tournament in March. The silent auction and 50/50 raffle generated more than $2,000 in donations by players, members, and fans. Jean Jones of the CWPV Recreation Department was presented the $1,500 check for the 12 Days of Christmas…
David Mork On March 24, 16 members of the Niners played nine holes on the IronOaks Palms Course, with 9 of the 12 members of the Arizona State Champion Hamilton High Boys Golf Team (HHGT) and their coach Steve Kanner. The HHGT has won the Arizona State Championship nine times and has a 3-peat going…
Janet Cook There are two major annual home remodeling industry shows: the International Builders Show (IBS) and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) where training is offered, professionals are recognized, and vendors can showcase their products. Both offer award recognition for the most innovative and best in design for home improvement products. It is good…
Gary Kanowsky Hi, my name is Gary Kanowsky. For four to six years, I collected everything to help our veterans. They have started to pick up again. So, if you have anything to donate, please call and I will pick up, or you can drop it off. I live in Cottonwood. My phone number is…