Helen Daley The Original Wildcat Jass Band from Tucson is modernizing their name and music. Although jass was the original spelling, it was changed to jazz to eliminate the defacing of posters in New York subways at a time when eliminating the j was considered risqué and vulgar. Remember, this was the early 1900’s. The…
Generals, August 2014
Free health insurance information now available
Dedicated volunteer counselors specially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging’s Benefits Assistance Program provide objective, personalized assistance to seniors and the disabled. Services available include: Medicare – Information concerning Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s), Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans available in Arizona. The counselors will help with enrollments, appeals,…
Generals, August 2014
Bible study seminar for Sun Lakes “The Miraculous Survival of Christianity”
Rod Carruthers The Old Testament is a series of events tracing the evolution of God’s story of his chosen people through periods of joy and periods of despair…sin and repentance…obedience and rebelliousness…disappointing God, then returning to His Love. It all adds up to a series of cycles: sinning, condemnation, punishment, repentance, forgiveness, and returning to…
Generals, August 2014
Lions donate to CAP
Sun Lakes Lions Club President Ruth Palmer looks on as Dave Mattson, representing the Sun Lakes Fire Department’s Community Assistance Program, accepts a $200 donation for the CAP organization. Mattson thanked the Lions and highlighted how CAP works with the Fire Department to assist the residents of Sun Lakes in their time of need.
Sports, August 2014
CMGA events and scores
Results of recent events: 06/07. Ace of Aces Qualifier – Quota Points: Flight 1: 1st Tom Wilhelm, 2nd Grady Anderson, Rick Smith, Jim Crandal and Jim Henry; Flight 2: 1st Bill Irwin, 2nd Jim Thompson and Francis Sweet; Closest-to-the-Pin: Hole 5 Bob Schaedel, Hole 13 Jim Crandal; Longest Putt: Hole 1 Jim Thompson, Hole 10…
Sports, August 2014
Lucky Shot Pool Club news
The first summer tournament of the 2013-14 season ended on July 10, with the winners as listed below. Congratulations to all the winners and also to all who participated. The second summer tournament will begin on August 1 and end on September 10. If anyone is interested in becoming a member of the club, please…
Religion, August 2014
Summer update from Sun Lakes Lutheran
Marty Garrison Pastor Dale Hallberg has chosen Friendship as the theme for the summer sermon series. Concern, respect and trust are samples of the sermon topics. Several couples in the congregation have celebrated wedding anniversaries of over 50 years of marriage. We are truly blessed to have such marital longevity with our members. Recently an…
August 2014
Iron-Oaks Fly Fishing Club open to all residents
George Abernathy I’ve been fishing different fisheries off and on in Arizona since 1966 and switched over to fly fishing several years ago. I’m George Abernathy, the founding member of the Iron-Oaks Fly Fishing Club. I recently moved back to Arizona from Colorado with my wife and purchased a home in Oakwood. After nearly a…
Religion, August 2014
What does a shadow represent?
Ray Corlew When I was reading an article recently, I started thinking about shadows. I have always been intrigued by shadows. Where do they come from? Do shadows have a purpose? Yet, every day I see shadows. Look with me as to the way the Psalmist give His insights. “He who dwells in the shelter…
Religion, August 2014
God has the last word
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes Before the old Soviet Union collapsed, Galina Vilchinskaya was a 23-year-old Sunday school teacher who spent five years in a Soviet prison for sharing God’s Word with others. However, imprisonment, hunger and beatings could not silence her witness. In fact, she led many in…