Category: June 2014

A strong lineup of June speakers for Rotary

Norm Noble On Tuesday, June 3 John Huppenthal, Arizona State Superintendent of Public Education, will address the Sun Lakes Rotary Club discussing how his department is preparing all Arizona students to be college and career-ready and competitive in a global economy. With over an 18-year career in the state legislature, Huppenthal has successfully authored and…

Cheers Singles fine dining

Cheers Singles members enjoyed a great evening at D’Vine Bistro!

Ron Leimer, Publicity Fine Dining in April was a small group but a fun evening with laughs and enjoyment while dining at D’vine Bistro and Wine Bar in south Chandler. Dinner was excellent and of course the wine was also! Laurie Starr makes the arrangements for the monthly event usually held on the last Tuesday…

Cottonwood Clay Sculpture Class – June 2014

Evelyn Shea The Cottonwood Clay Sculpture class welcomed two new artists last month, photographer Deborah Silvas, who has creatively captured her travels around the world; and Sara Allen, mixed media artist. Both are well known in the East Valley. Deborah has exhibited her photography and other artwork nationally. Their enthusiasm for our class has piqued…

Legal Matters – June 2014

Editor’s Note: “Legal Matters” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to legal issues. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damages. As each individual situation is unique, questions relevant to personal legal issues…

Check Out – Check In – June 2014

Janet Mills Jim Henson – A Biography by Brian Jay Jones. This detailed account of Jim Henson takes the reader from Jim as a child growing up in the small town of Leland, Mississippi to New York City with his Muppet family. Along the way Jim had many projects. His first project working with puppets was…

Summer heat is here! Use caution with your pets

With the hot weather comes a different set of rules for our four-legged kids. Be mindful of the dangers in our summer heat for both you and your pets. Hydration: Water is very, very important for your four-legged kids. Dehydration can cause serious health issues including kidney and heart damage. Don’t forget to take water…

Veterans’ Voice – June 2014

Art Sloane All veterans are invited to a Town Hall meeting with the six leading candidates for governor from 10:00-noon on June 7 at the Burton Barr Library in Phoenix. The auditorium holds 250 and we want these candidates to realize there are 600,000 plus veterans in this state that they must listen to. Brahm…

In Passing – June 2014

Ramona G. Demalleville Ramona, my dear wife, 84 years young, passed away on April 21, 2014. Ramona was born in Virginia on August 30, 1929 and is survived by her husband, Mike; two daughters, Bonny and Nan; son, Dan; four grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Ramona spent her career in management with Marriott Hotels, Washington, D.C.…

Conservation Corner – June 2014

According to a paper published in Science in November 2013, the dry regions of the world will become drier, whereas the wet areas will become wetter. This prediction is supported by Grace satellites that have measured declining groundwater reserves worldwide between 2003 and 2012 because of long term droughts. Arizona has been in a drought pattern…