Pauline Lee Our sun can warm up the Earth. But if the sun’s rays are reflected back into space, the heat is lost. Thus Mars, with practically no gases in its atmosphere, stays below freezing; Venus, with 300 times the carbon dioxide as Earth, is hot enough to melt nickel; but Earth has maintained life-sustaining…
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Features, July 2015
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane The Arizona Veterans StandDown Alliance which is coordinated by the Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness serves homeless and in need veterans. It is a tax credit organization with donations able to be subtracted from your state taxes at the end of year. It is also a tax deduction on your federal taxes, so…
Features, July 2015
In Passing
James Richard Agar James Richard Agar, 84, of Sun Lakes, passed away on May 21. He was born January 26, 1931 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He served 21 years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He was a USAF Test School Graduate, did two combat tours in Vietnam and received…
Features, July 2015
The Remodeling Corner
Top 10 bathroom design trends in 2015 Janet Cook The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has conducted a design survey of the top trends in bathroom design in 2015. Homeowners are moving from a transitional style in the bathroom to a more contemporary style for a simple, clean, and spacious look. Rather than having…
Features, July 2015
Reporting on an act of kindness and patriotism
Jay R. Strisik, MSW, ACSW I just returned from the Honor Flight Arizona. For those who do not know, this is a privately financed program run by all volunteers that flies WWII veterans for a three-day trip to Washington, D.C. to view the national monuments there. During this trip I was inspired by our awesome…
Features, July 2015
Happy Anniversary
Lee and Diane Zitzer Lee and Diane Zitzer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 5. They were married at the Fisher Lutheran Church in Fisher, Minnesota. Lee grew up in Crookston, Minnesota and Diane grew up in nearby Fisher, Minnesota. Lee and Diane moved to Park Rapids, Minnesota in 1972 where they lived,…
Features, July 2015
Ask Your Agents
Dear Tammy and Cheri, Hello. Now that summer is here, what are some top travel tips happening now? Hot Travel, Phoenix, AZ Dear Hot Travel, This summer, we want to help you travel more brilliantly with some summer travel tips. There are ways to make sure your summer getaway is relaxing and not so hectic.…
Features, July 2015
Helpful tips
R Buchanan Have you or a neighbor or a friend ever needed a walker for a short period of time? What about a wheelchair, some crutches or canes? How would you like to borrow instead of buy the medical equipment you need? You can. It’s easy and it’s right here in Sun Lakes. The Maricopa…
Features, July 2015
The Hot Spot
Brian Curry A contingent from the Sun Lakes fire department participated again in the national Carry the Load fundraiser representing their union local 3560 of the International Association of Firefighters. Carry the Load was started by two retired Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holly. Its goal is to restore the true meaning of Memorial…
Features, July 2015
Word of the Month: Ephemeral vs. Ethereal
David Zapatka Reader, friend and fellow table tennis player, June Wagner, explains that the words “ephemeral” and “ethereal” are sometimes used inappropriately since they sound so familiar. They are very different. “Ephemeral” (əˈfem(ə)rəl) refers to something that is brief, fleeting or quickly passing. “Ethereal” (əˈthirēəl) refers to something lacking material substance, marked by unusual delicacy…