Brian Curry I like going to my high school reunions. In my case, the Patchogue-Medford Class of 1973 in New York. I’ve made it to every one of them and then some. Well, that’s not exactly true. For my 20th, I only made it to the “Icebreaker” on account of some personal issues, but I…
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Features, April 2023
News from the Sky: Super Bowl Set Record Numbers at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport The spike in passenger traffic and airport operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor from the recent Feb. 12 Super Bowl was nothing short of remarkable. Monday, Feb. 13, marked a milestone day for America’s Friendliest Airport® as more than 200,000 visitors came through the Airport. It was the single busiest day…
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Practical Purging Tips
Kim Kubsch Are you busy decluttering documents as you prepare your income tax return? Or trying to find time for spring cleaning? Or maybe feeling your countertops, dressers, and flat surfaces are cluttered? These practical purging practices may ease some stress. Concerned about protecting your identity? You should be! To avoid constantly tearing off your…
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The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook This may be a good year for some energy efficiency upgrade home remodeling! The Inflation Reduction Act has created energy efficiency rebates for those with moderate or lower income, and tax credits for those above median incomes for all kinds of home upgrades. For those whose income is 80% or less than the…
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Word of the Month: Sempiternal
David Zapatka While reading The Metaphysics of Ping Pong by Guido Mina Di Sospiro recently, I ran across this long sentence, “…I certainly didn’t suspect a number of things: that I’d be soundly beaten by my teenage son; that shortly thereafter I’d become obsessed with table tennis; that my obsession would fuel a grueling initiation…
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Sun Laker with the Sounds of Broadway
Tracy Myers has been a Sun Lakes resident since 1997 and a member of the Chandler-Gilbert Community College Community Band, where he plays the clarinet, since 2005. The CGCC Community Band is a mixture of musicians from high school and college students to professionals and retirees, with a wonderful blend of music. Myers got to…
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Master Sergeant Ken Wolin Receives Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Master Sergeant Ken Wolin, son of Judy and Chuck Wolin, 23-year residents of Oakwood, Sun Lakes, Ariz., is the recipient of The Department of the Navy’s Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Ken is a 26-year member of the Marine Corps. He has a master’s degree in music and is a percussionist with the prestigious…
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Dollars & Sense
How to Retire Happy, Even with Big Inflation! Dr. Harold Wong Inflation in 2022 hit 40-year highs, and how will you retire well, even if we have continued inflation and a recession in the next few years? Case Study: I met Joe, age 63, and Judy, age 65, in June, 2019, at a seminar I…
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In Passing
Lee Bergelin Lee Bergelin passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2023, in Chandler, Ariz., and entered Heaven. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the Marine Corps. His favorite memories come from when he served on a six-month detachment aboard a Navy cruise ship from Japan to Australia and back to Camp Pendleton in…
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Jacquie’s Corner: Easter Goodies and Fond Memories
Jacquie Ruffino We volunteered at the local school during recess with each little one. Each day we watched them play and laugh while they were having fun. We got to know the parents who belonged to each precious girl and boy. They were kind and thankful as we watched over them and filled their hearts…