A Mount St. Helens Mis-Adventure Bob Hirt We were just embarking on a trip toward the Mount St. Helens, Washington, volcanic site after many years of hearing stories about how very tragic that fateful day, May 18, 1980, was. We had also read about how an old man, a Mr. Harry Truman (not the deceased…
Features, June 2018
Centennial birthday bash at the Perfect Place
It was party time at The Perfect Place on Friday afternoon, May 11, as we held our annual Centennial Birthday Bash. This year’s guests of honor were Sarah Getty, celebrating her 100th birthday, and Jean Arthur, celebrating her 101st birthday. The Perfect Place, an adult daycare facility, knows how to throw a party! The party began…
Features, June 2018
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook In the days before Pinterest and Houzz, to get an idea for remodeling, one either had to buy magazines or travel around to model homes and take photos. Social media makes gathering ideas and images easy. We can do it right from home! Blog articles that synthesize what professional journals are reporting…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Writers’ Page
My Class Reunion Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt Which one? My high school reunion. Last evening I received an email from a classmate of mine from high school regarding an upcoming reunion in September this year. The email had an attachment of members of our class who cannot be located. Our last reunion was 10 years…
Generals, June 2018
Sun Lakes – Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Upcoming June events All tickets for Cottonwood Palo Verde shows and events can be purchased at our Homeowner Services location. Upcoming “TAD” Concerts: Tuesday, June 12 – “Not Fade Away” (Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper) Tuesday, July 24 – “December ‘63” (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute) Tuesday, August 14…
Religion, June 2018
Risen Savior Food Drive collects over 2.5 tons of food
Bryan Newman Rev. Ron Burcham, Sr. Pastor of Risen Savior Lutheran Church, expressed the heart-felt thanks of Risen Savior’s congregation and staff to the countless Sun Lakes residents who joined us in contributing to the tremendous success of Risen Savior’s 2018 Spring Food Drive. “We first ventured into this food drive in 2014 to…
Sports, June 2018
Softball Player Profile: Cyndy Hilby
Larry Wolfe In trying to come up with one word to describe Cyndy Hilby’s impact on Sun Lakes softball, I settled on the word “pillar.” Webster defines the word as “a supporting, integral or upstanding member of a group.” Cyndy is all of that and more. She’s a member of our Lady Sluggers team…
Sports, June 2018
PVMGA Tournament results
Bob Armstrong, Publicity The “Spring Pro Showdown,” a new format for the Palo Verde and Cottonwood Professionals’ competition/exhibition spring match, was held at the CWCC golf course at high noon on Tuesday, May 8, with a large flotilla of golf carts following the action! The temperature was as hot as the action! (29 degrees…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Card making class
Linda Smart Join us on the second Saturday of every month to make two greeting cards with an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Class fee is $5 and includes everything you need! Doors open at 9:20 a.m., and the class begins at 9:30 a.m. Space is limited to 18 participants; therefore, registration is required in…
Sports, June 2018
Brenden Financial wins Sun Division Tourney
Larry Wolfe The top-seeded State Farm Insurance team, managed by Ron Carmichael and sponsored by the Ralph Vasquez Agency, hosted the number four seeded Young Realty squad in the opening game of the Sun Division’s Spring tournament. The Realtors were managed by Mike Gloyd and sponsored by Terry & Susan Young. The Insurance Men…