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Joyful Downsizing: How to Organize for an Emergency

Kim Kubsch Learn exactly what to pack juuust in case of an unexpected natural disaster, a significant weather event, or if you or your loved one goes to the hospital. When preparing your household and vehicle emergency kit, choose a container like a backpack, duffel bag, or even a large plastic bag. The container should…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook The month of May is a special tribute to mothers. Mothers are marvels for their multi-tasking ability to attend to the needs of family members, plan and coordinate schedules, manage the care of the house, and execute what needs to be done. What women are also known for is neglecting self-care, for by the…

Word of the Month: Paladin

David Zapatka The NCAA basketball tournament is fondly called March Madness, and madness it was this year. There may have been more upsets in the big tournament this year than any other year. One of the biggest was the Furman Paladins, a small South Carolina school of 2,970 students, upsetting the #4 seed, Virginia Cavaliers,…

In Passing

Edward R. Castellanos Edward R. Castellanos passed away on March 15, 2023. Edward was born in Globe, Ariz., on March 27, 1935, to Feliciano and Maria Louisa Redondo Castellanos. He grew up in Globe, Ariz., and played varsity football as a 127-pound freshman, starting at middle linebacker. He continued his academic and athletic career at…

So Many Books, So Little Time

Violetta Armour The definition of a psychological thriller has been defined as “a suspenseful book which emphasizes the psychology of its characters more so than the plot.” I just completed two British psychological thrillers, and I might add that each of these main characters are in definite need of some time on the psychologist’s couch.…

Resident Author Releases Her Latest Book

Sandra Givens, Sun Lakes resident and author, has just released her latest book, Danger in the Desert, available on Amazon. In this story, sometimes reflected in real life, a man becomes obsessed with a woman, and his actions turn her life upside down. Desperate to stay safe, she embarks on a mission to learn how…

Meet a Man with a Vision from Unity of Sun Lakes

Mark Wenz Dennis Hubert, a native of Wisconsin and the youngest of six children, has had a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that continues to this day. Dennis was raised Catholic and became a Catholic charismatic at age 17. Shortly afterward, he joined a nondenominational Christian theater company and a fundamentalist church, which he…