Category: Features

Daily Painting helps artists grow and sell

Pink Lily by Mary Van Deman

Mary Van Deman, Oakwood Artist Recently, I was introduced to the concept of selling my art online via www.DailyPaintworks.com. The website was established several years ago by artist Carol Marine and her husband David, and has grown to include top notch artists from around the world as well as emerging artists. Carol was one of…

Word of the Month: Empath part II

Dave Zapatka This month’s word of the month, “empath,” is derived from the Greek “em” (in) and “pathos” (feeling), the term “empath” means one who is able to “feel into” others’ thoughts and feelings. Empaths may be lucid dreamers. They may dream in detail and are inquisitive of dream content. They often feel their dreams…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Christine Lobdell Raney of Edward Jones

Christine Lobdell Raney of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Sun Lakes has achieved the professional designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®. Christine successfully completed the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, or CRPC®, Professional Education Program from the Denver-based College for Financial Planning. Those who complete the program, pass a final exam and sign a…

Glass on Mars

Small brown lizards with Pop up eyes rotating as Bright little green orbs Squirted out of the bricks Surrounding my fire pit Set around the burning logs In this fossa formation were Two empty rocking chairs Gently rocking in the dusk From a steady breeze that Sweeps across this drought Stricken valley basin floor These…

Conservation Corner: Global warming III

Global warming III Pauline Lee The industrial revolution has brought amazing developments in our civilization. Unfortunately, these advances depend on the use of fossil fuels which has increased the production of greenhouse gases (particularly CO2) that trap heat from the sun. Since 1880, our global temperature has increased by an average of 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit…

In Passing

John A. Arkins, M.D., B.G. USAR

John A. Arkins, M.D., B.G. USAR John A. Arkins, M.D., B.G. USAR, 88, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away peacefully July 31 with his wife of 67 years and his daughter at his side. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 13, 1926, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a Pharmacist…

Ask Your Agents

Dear Cheri, Tammy, and Bety: I was at the airport the other day and noticed the TSA agent putting loose change left by passengers in a container at their security desk. What happens to that money? Signed, Tom Carings, Sun Lakes, AZ Dear Tom, I found this fun article to share with you and our…

The Hot Spot

Pictured left to right are Battalion Chief Rob Helie, firefighter Brandon Johnson, Captain Cory Evans, Sun Lakes Anglers Vice President Doyne Cole, engineer Nate Van Briesen, firefighter Rich Mixer and firefighter Nate Stringfellow.

Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Anglers Club presented a photo collage in thanks to the Sun Lakes Fire Department for their involvement and participation in their annual field trip. This catch and release program invites children from various service groups in neighboring school districts to enjoy a day of fishing and friendship. Four Sun Lakes…

Glass on Mars

Small brown lizards with Pop up eyes rotating as Bright little green orbs Squirted out of the bricks Surrounding my fire pit Set around the burning logs In this fossa formation were Two empty rocking chairs Gently rocking in the dusk From a steady breeze that Sweeps across this drought Stricken valley basin floor These…