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CAP volunteers recognized

Brian Curry, Shirley Hutchings and Pat Weitzel with program coordinator Scott Jaeger; photo by LouAnn Sedgwick

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…

Thank You, Friends

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 Perfect Place thanks volunteers with tea

The English/Irish tea at the beautiful home of Carol Pogatchnik

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…

On display

Oil painting by Barbara Hall

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…

Word Of The Month: “Holy Cow”

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…

Why?

The kissing booth at the Valentine’s event

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…

Spotlight On Advertiser: Family Tax Advantage

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…

Conservation Corner

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…