Janet Cook February’s theme is love, and sometimes we need to be reminded to love ourselves! It is wise to create a safe home environment. As we age, our visual acuity, strength, coordination and reflex abilities diminish. We will not be able to as quickly react to breaking a fall, nor will we recover from…
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Features, February 2016
A tribute to Sun Lakes resident Dick Clarke
Norm Noble “A B-52 has crashed. We need you and your team to head for Goldsboro, North Carolina immediately.” Countless times, Dick Clarke of Cottonwood heard these or similar words. With a hug and a kiss for his wife Jean and their children, he would grab his already-packed suitcase and head off for the accident…
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Spotlight On Advertiser: Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living
What is your definition of fun? How about one that is quite profound but also very simple: total, uplifting and therapeutic refreshment for the body and soul! More people are starting to realize just how healing and healthful fun and laughter really are. Humor, fun and laughter are now known as cures for stress, depression…
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Ask Your Agents
Dear Tammy, Cheri and Bety: Happy New Year! With the New Year upon us, one of my resolutions this year is to watch what I eat! I’m a little concerned about my upcoming cruise to the Bahamas. I’m worried that I’m going to blow it or blow up! Do you have any suggestions to help…
Features, February 2016
Conservation Corner
Food waste Pauline Lee Did you know that one-third of all the food production in the world is lost or wasted? This amount of food is worth US $750 billion. In less developed countries, losses are due mainly to food decay in the field and spoilage on the way to the market. Curiously in the…
Features, February 2016
The Hot Spot
Sun Lakes Women’s Association President Collette McNally presents a check for $8,000 to Sun Lakes Fire Department Union President Captain Ron Puchta (left) and SLFD Chief of Department Troy Maloney. The SLWA has been a loyal and consistent friend to the Sun Lakes Fire Department since its early days. The funds will go to the…