John Concannon, Publicity The inaugural IMGA Golfer of the Month is none other than our outgoing president, Barry Ediss. Barry was born in Vancouver, B.C, several years ago and spent the first 33 years of his life living, learning and working there. Barry has always been active in sports playing soccer, slow pitch and rugby,…
Sports, January 2015
MOGA in November
Charley Akin MOGA members participated in four Thursday events in November. With all Oakwood courses back in operation after winter grass seeding, all of the events were well attended. November 6 – Morning and afternoon sessions of ABCD Rainbow where teams alternated among three sets of tees. The morning round first place winners were Bob…
Sports, January 2015
SLLN news
Verla Matuschka, Publicity At the January 13 monthly meeting, the Niners will receive their new yearbooks, which will include all the dates and times for Tuesday golf play plus dates of social events. There are several changes being made so you are urged to attend this meeting to receive the new yearbook and be an…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Apple User Group in January to focus on new products
The Apple Users Group of Sun Lakes will meet on Monday, January 12 in the Bradford room of Oakwood Country Club at 6:30 p.m. If you have a Mac, iPod, iPad, iPhone or Apple TV, are new to Apple products or a seasoned Mac user, this is the club for you. Check out our new…
Generals, January 2015
January PAL news
Mary Scala Here we are friends and members of PAL – 2015. Boy oh boy I can still remember the year 2000 and watching the way the new century began all around the world. If you have been following my articles, you know that they who must be obeyed (my wicked masters) or the Board…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Artist of the Month – January 2015
Bev Walter, Artist of the Month The Desert Artists are recognizing Bev Walter as our Artist of the Month for January. Bev is a long-time member of the club and is a gifted and innovative painter. But even more important, Bev is the founder and organizer for the Art at the Lakes Art Walk. The…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 sponsor ‘Operation Kids’
All boots were on the ground recently as Operation Kids geared up for a day in the life at Luke Air Force Base. Children sampled military chow and were issued military IDs, and military gear. The mission was to take some of the mystery and fear out of the deployment process for kids with active…
Features, January 2015
In Passing – January 2015
Robert Ralph Beckley Beckley, Robert Ralph (December 12, 1927-November 20, 2014) Lumberman, rancher and farmer, Bob was born December 12, 1927 in Benge, Washington, to Wallace and Luvetia (Scott) Beckley. The family relocated to the Colville, Washington area in 1933. Bob attended Colville schools for all 12 years and graduated early from Colville High School…
Religion, January 2015
St. Steven’s Ladies Guild hosting Day of Recollection
Father Robert Rossi, a member of the Crosier Order of Priests, will be the main speaker for the St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Day of Recollection that will be held at St. Steven’s Catholic Church on Saturday, January 24 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Father Rossi, OSC was born and raised in Braddock, Pennsylvania and was ordained…
Features, January 2015
Word of the Month – January 2015
David Zapatka Reader and friend Susan Hoffelt caught me after a duplicate bridge game and told me she loved words and would like for me to write about one of her many favorites. “I have been collecting words for years and do try to use them in conversation” said Susan. “I have pages more if…