Category: Features

Happy Anniversary!

Carol and Doug Ruff Rachel Rojas Carol and Doug Ruff celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a virtual card shower held by their children and families. The two were married in Chadron, Neb., on Aug. 15, 1970. They are the proud parents of three children and three grandchildren.

Word of the Month: Dendrology

David Zapatka The poll results of the July WOTM column regarding the question, “Is it ‘It’s a few more miles still’ or is it ‘It’s a few more miles yet?’” posed by reader Sally Teusch are in and they are very interesting. There was one vote for ‘still,’ three votes for ‘yet,’ and four votes…

In Passing

Joseph W. Bibler

Joseph W. Bibler Joseph W. Bibler, 95, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 9, 2020, in Kennesaw, Ga. He was born Dec. 5, 1924, to Robert L. and Marjorie Bibler in Rochester, Ind., and raised in Valparaiso, Ind. He went to college for one year before enlisting…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook How does one prepare for the start of a remodeling project? Take advantage of the anticipation of the beautiful transformation by taking the time to declutter and pack items on display. Even with heavy-duty plastic barriers to close off the construction zones, dust will still be afloat and drift throughout the house, especially…

The Hot Spot

AFMA/Sun Lakes firefighters familiarize themselves with the new rehabilitation and rehydration unit in front of Station 231 on Sun Lakes Boulevard. (Photo by Brian Curry)

AFMA Rehabilitation Unit Responded to Tempe Derailment and Fire Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s special rehabilitation and rehydration unit was called to the scene of the recent Tempe derailment, fire, and bridge collapse. This unit is used at the scene of major fires and incidents. Firefighters anywhere are faced with high temperatures…

COVID Zone

Linda Shanahan We live in COVID zone And sometimes feel alone So we get on the phone Where we can moan and groan Now lonely, know you are So just get in the car No need to go that far Just don’t go to a bar OK to walk your feet But don’t go out…

It Is a Win-Win

D. Williams, Rover’s Rest Stop I have been saying this for years! Now there is a real study to back me up! Take heart, our Kids will help you achieve your healthy goals! We love to share information: Dogs Naturally is an all-natural, holistic magazine written by holistic veterinarians that offers webinars to learn and interact…

The Library Corner at SLCC

Bette Hargrave Dear Friends and Readers: I recently picked up an issue of the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, Minn., and read a column in the Opinion Exchange. “A Brief Magic Moment Shared Amid Chaos” A brief story of a son who, along with his parents’ caretakers, arrange for his parents in their 90s and living with…