Pauline Lee Our oceans are our planet’s life support system. They provide us with oxygen, food and fresh water and control our weather. One teaspoon of sea water contains as many as a million one-celled algae which produce oxygen during photosynthesis. These algae are at the bottom of the food chain that leads to whales,…
Features, June 2015
Questions to consider when hiring a roofing contractor
Henry Staggs, Owner of Roofix, llc Should I hire the largest company? The size of the company does not necessarily reflect the quality of the company’s craftsmanship. Ask for recommendations and find out what other people who have hired the company say about their work. Should I hire based on price? Do not base hiring…
Features, June 2015
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane As soon as possible, after all WWII veterans have been able to make the trip to their Memorial in Washington, the Honor Flights will start taking Korean War Veterans to also see the Memorials including the Korean War Memorial. They may start applying now; go to www.honorflightaz.org. Please do not call this columnist.…
Features, June 2015
Word of the Month: Phaeton
David Zapatka Reader, friend and fellow pickleball enthusiast, Bob Zimmerman, suggested a fascinating word with an interesting history for this month’s column; phaeton. Having driven a beautiful Phaeton motor home for many years after retiring, Bob researched not only the RV amenities, he wanted to know all about its namesake as well. Of all the…
Features, June 2015
New author in Oakwood
Richard L. Crewse Recently, I submitted a manuscript to Amazon.com in their Kindle division entitled Portrait of Betrayal. This was accepted and published as a E-book. The story is a love story with psychological twists. It is available on Kindle Books. The first draft was written in the early ‘80s and sat on a shelf…
Features, June 2015
Sun Lakes artist wins award
Robert Kwait won a blue ribbon in the Scottsdale League for Artwork of the month for is painting “Three Fishermen,” Bob has won numerous awards including three Best of Shows, also in Scottsdale. Last July, he was the featured artist at the Sedona Art Center. Bob’s paintings can be viewed at the Andea Gallery and…
Generals, June 2015
PAL June happenings
Mary Scala Happy June to all the members and friends of PAL. Since this is my last column of the season, I will not even mention they who must be obeyed (BOD). I want to thank all of our supporters who rode to the different theaters on our buses and in our cars. It is…
Generals, June 2015
Karaoke and dancing at SLCC
Double the fun at Mulligan’s located in the Pro Shop Lounge of Sun Lakes Country Club, 25425 S. Sun Lakes Boulevard on Saturday, June 13 from 7:00-? p.m. and again on Saturday, June 27 from 7:00-? p.m. The lounge will be serving food. Mark your calendar for another fun evening of singing and dancing. If…
Generals, June 2015
Free balance screening
Jessica Sorensen, a licensed physical therapist, will be offering a complimentary screening to assess your balance issues and to provide tips and exercises to help prevent falls. Each screening will last approximately 10 minutes and will be done in Classroom 10 at Sun Lakes UMC, 9248 Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The program will be on…
Generals, June 2015
Friends of the Library meeting
Wednesday, June 3 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. All are welcome! Ed Robson Branch, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes 85248; phone 602-652-3000; e-mail www.mcldaz.org. Contact: Nelson G. Mitchell III, Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Phone: 602-652-3045 Fax: 602-652-3071 Email: NelsonMitchell@mcldaz.org