SLFD’s Community Assistance Program Coordinator Scott Jaeger awards 8-year service pins to volunteers Brian Curry who, in his time with CAP, has been in training and mentoring of new recruits and currently serves as the volunteer Public Information Officer for the fire district; Shirley Hutchings, who has served as CAP secretary and handles driver recertification…
Adele Karp Dear Friends, Neighbors, Community Service Volunteers and Professionals: Your rapid responses in my time of dire need; your visits to the hospital and my home to lift my spirits; your thoughtful gifts of food and entertainment; your availability to take me to the doctor’s office, grocery shopping, etc., and, finally, your prayers —…
The incredible volunteers at Perfect Place were honored this week with an English/Irish tea at the beautiful home of Carol Pogatchnik. Carol and staff members created an aura of a high tea for all of us volunteers. We were treated to scones with clotted cream, tea sandwiches, fruit kabobs and then presented with a dessert…
SunBird resident David Riggall brings us the documentary film The Bootlegger at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 28, in the SunBird Golf Resort Clubhouse ballroom, located on Riggs and Championship Drive (between McQueen and Cooper). The Bootlegger is the story of Henry “Kelly” Wagle, a hometown gangster turned folk hero in the town of Colchester, Illinois; A…
Marshall Reichert A special thanks to Barbara Hall for allowing Palo Verde Restaurant to display her paintings in the lounge area. Her beautiful oil paintings add a touch of color and special beauty to our facility. Barbara has an amazing background that is outlined below. Thank you so much, Barbara! Drawing, painting and design, as…
David Zapatka Baseball spring training is upon us. The Cactus and Grapefruit leagues are in session. The smell of spring is in the air. Holy Cow! The Cubs are the defending World Series champions! 2017 is really going to be a historic preseason. Anyone remotely familiar with baseball remembers Harry Caray’s enthusiastic “Holy Cow!” Chicago…
Does my dog drop to the ground when another dog appears? This behavior puzzles humans and is often thought that this posture is submissive; however, that’s not usually the case. As long as your dog is not growling or stalking the oncoming dog, it is probably an invitation to play. It is all about body…
Family Tax Advantage is a year-round tax preparation and tax consulting firm based in Sun Lakes, with a second office in Connecticut. Dan Morson, CPA, is a Sun Lakes resident and has been in tax practice since 1966 (with Ernst & Young), and is a retired tax partner of the world-wide firm Deloitte. Dan is…
Genetically modified plants Pauline Lee Farmers generally plant seeds that will yield the kind of crop they wish to harvest. After centuries of such selection processes, many farm crops have prominent characteristics not at all like their wild ancestors. Yet, we generally accept such farm produce as natural and consume it without hesitation. Now, how…
The law firm of Morris Hall PLLC (MH), the largest estate planning law firm in Arizona, is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2017, Theron M. Hall Jr. has been named managing partner, replacing Dan R. Morris. Mr. Hall joined Morris Hall in 1998 as a partner and has been an integral part of…