Violetta Armour If you were to look for this title in a bookstore or library, it would be shelved under Young Adult, but it is also a story that will touch adult hearts and keep them turning pages to see how a 17-year-old deals with a moral crisis that deeply affects the adults in his…
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Features, May 2023
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,…
Features, May 2023
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…
Features, May 2023
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…
Features, May 2023
Jacquie’s Corner: What Is Decoration Day? What Is Memorial Day?
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt, United States Navy Veteran Memorial Day arrives and leaves within a 24-hour period leaving memories, some exuding happiness, some bring sadness, which linger on and on throughout the year. On this day, flags, the Red, White and Blue, wave outside our homes, outside office buildings, and other places as far as our eyes…
Features, May 2023
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…
Features, May 2023
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.…
Features, May 2023
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…
Features, May 2023
Dollars & Sense: Stay in the Stock Market or Get Out?
Dr. Harold Wong CNBC published an article by Jesse Pound and Samantha Subin: “Stocks fall to end Wall Street’s worst year since 2008.” Should you pull most of your financial assets out of the stock market or stay in? Jeff and Mary Jones are a married couple, both age 60 and planning to retire at…
Features, May 2023
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…