Larry Wolfe Even though our league play is over until late October, softball never stops at the Field of Dreams. Our summer program is well underway with batting practice and pick-up games played every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning. If you’re new to the area, now’s the time to come by the field and get…
July 2015
Generals, July 2015
St. Stevens parishioners post fourth respect life billboard
Through the generous financial support and prayers of the parishioners of St. Steven’s Church, Sun Lakes, Arizona and working with the Gila River Displays Company for the third time, a pro-life billboard was placed at l-10 north of Queen Creek Road and south of Pecos Road facing south, west lane at the Premium Outlets on…
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…
Religion, July 2015
Things to do around Arizona
Courtesy of VisitArizona For more events go to http://www.visitarizona.com/events-calendar. July 1-30 Happy Birthday, George! 100 Years of Inspiration (Prescott – Phippen Museum) Happy Birthday, George! 100 Years of Inspiration – Phippen Museum, a special exhibition commemorating the 100th birthday of its namesake and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen, this exhibit…
Generals, July 2015
Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit info
Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program is available. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare, supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part “D”), Medicare advantage plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)…
Generals, July 2015
SLUCC collecting water for older homeless adults
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will be collecting cases of water (or a monetary donation for same) on July 19 to benefit Justa Center. Justa Center is a facility located in downtown Phoenix that helps older homeless adults, many of whom are veterans, find resources such as medical care, employment and a safe place…
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…
Sports, July 2015
Softball player profile – Tim Tjernlund
Larry Wolfe Even though Tim “TJ” Tjernlund graduated from Corvallis High School in Oregon, he considers Kalispell, Montana and Glacier National Park as his true home. It was there that he spent every summer from ages 10 through 20 while his father, a school teacher, worked at the park. He considers that experience life defining,…
Generals, July 2015
National ALS Advocacy Day
Diane Price The Arizona Chapter of the ALS Association was pleased to send 17 representatives to Washington, D.C. May 10-12, to attend a National Conference and share their personal life stories with Arizona legislators. A record number of people, 1,100 participants, including 131 people living with the disease, joined forces for this year’s Public Policy…
Front Page, July 2015
SLFD Community Assistance Program serving through the summer
Brian Curry The volunteer Community Assistance Program of the Sun Lakes Fire Department continues their service through the hot summer months. Though the most visual part of that service is when the community sees them responding in their CR231 (Crisis Response unit) to ambulance and fire calls with the Fire Department, they are also working…