Editor’s Note: “Dollars and Sense” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to financial issues. This column is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subject of personal finances. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special,…
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Features, January 2015
2 Your Health – January 2015
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…
Features, January 2015
Veterans’ Voice – January 2015
Art Sloane A new charity that at this time does not have its 501(C)(3) as a charity has a name very close to another legitimate charity and is soliciting funds through telephone calls. The legitimate charity is U.S. Vets, Inc. which houses veterans in need and homeless and retrains them. The charity with a name…
Features, January 2015
Conservation Corner – January 2015
Diane Beatty If you are interested in getting freshly picked organic vegetables, you will find them in Ken Singh’s Farm, an enchanting forest located just a few hundred feet east of the Loop 101 on Thomas Road in Scottsdale. Singh’s main business is supplying produce to restaurants and compost to other organic farms and the…
Features, January 2015
Happy Anniversary – January 2015
50 years and going strong Norm Noble On November 12, 2014, Marge and Jim Garrison celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home in Sun Lakes. It was the second marriage for both. Not only were all seven of their children present at the wedding in 1964 (Jim has three; Marge has four), all were…
Features, January 2015
$910 raised by local business woman to help vets
Neal Peer Local business woman, Amy Karpovich, wanted to help veterans in honor of her father, Joe K. Prater. Last year Amy created two baskets full of great items and then sold raffle tickets and raised $400. She donated the funds to the VFW Post 8053 in Sun Lakes and the post donated the money…
Features, January 2015
New Year, New Friend
Happy New Year! Now that the celebrating is over and routine has returned it just might be a perfect time to welcome a new family member. When picking your new friend you must consider how many hours the dog will be alone; do you have a secure yard; how much time do you have to…
Features, January 2015
Check Out-Check In – January 2015
Janet Mills The Map Thief -The Gripping Story of our Esteemed Map Dealer who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps by Michael Branding This is a story of a man named E. Forbes Smiley who made millions researching maps of the world, buying them cheaply and selling them for profit. He was highly esteemed for his knowledge…
Features, January 2015
Spotlight on Advertiser – Sun Lakes Realty
Sun Lakes Realty celebrating 25 years of service Sun Lakes Realty, Inc. is very proud to be celebrating 25 years of service to the people and community of Sun Lakes. What began in the new year of 1990 as a resale and property management real estate office is today still a thriving part of the…
Features, January 2015
Sun Lakers Set Sail – January 2015
Paula Cunkelman Wade and Paula Cunkelman sailed on this shake-down cruise and were able to evaluate the features of the very new and different cruise ship. This ship has bumper-cars, the North Star, RipCord by iFly (lets you simulate Sky-diving), and many very unique features like inside cabins with a virtual balcony view. The Cunkelmans…