Those Clever Immigrants Bob Hirt Back East many years ago a tornado swept through the northern Hudson Valley of New York State wreaking havoc on buildings and field crops as well as causing several deaths in our county. We lost two huge barns as well as a silo in that tornado along with some…
Category: November 2018
Features, November 2018
In Passing
Ralph D. Annen Ralph D. Annen of Sun Lakes, AZ, and Stoughton, WI, lost his life to West Nile Virus on October 4, 2018. Ralph was born on November 10, 1944, to Adam and Charlotte Annen. He married Tenni Bailey in 1970 and raised two sons, Jeremy and Joshua, in Stoughton, WI. He was…
Sports, November 2018
OLGA news
Carol Smith Well it is that time of year again. The snowbirds are heading south to warm up. Our first play day is November 6 at 10:00 a.m. shotgun. We will be playing from the silver tees to make it easier after the reseeding. There will be a welcome back luncheon right after play,…
Religion, November 2018
Celebrating Thanksgiving
Jerry McGhee, Pastor November is the month that we celebrate, as did our ancestors, the continued blessings of God. We normally note our gratitude for family and friends, for our health and strength, and we do so because we know that God has a hand in those areas of our lives. I am grateful for…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Sun Lakes Woodcarvers
The sweltering heat of summer has finally moved on, and the beautiful autumn season greets us with cool mornings and evenings. The wood carvers await the arrival of several who summer in faraway places. It’s exciting as they return and we all share new ideas and projects. We invite anyone in Sun Lakes to come…
Sports, November 2018
ILGA membership drive
The Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (18 hole league) will hold its annual membership drive on Thursday, December 13. Ladies who are seriously considering joining a golf league are most welcome to join us for a round of golf that day. You will be paired with other ILGA members. This is a great opportunity to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Sun Lakes Rotarian of the Month
Dick Nelson The Sun Lakes Rotary Club named Bill Crump its Rotarian of the Month for October. Bill joined Sun Lakes Rotary two years ago. It didn’t take long for his leadership skills to become apparent, and as a result, he was elected president-elect of the club, starting his presidency next July. In the meantime,…
Generals, November 2018
Wreaths Across America
Roman Martin As I write this, we have moved into fall and are looking forward to Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas. But let us pause and add one more date in this series – Wreaths Across America Day, December 15, 2018. On that date at approximately 8:30 a.m., we will place a wreath on…
Sports, November 2018
CLGA 2018/2019 golf season begins
Mary Nelson Come join the CLGA for the 2018/1019 Golf Season! We are very excited that our members voted in April to use the forward (gold) tee boxes twice each month and the mixed (green) tee boxes twice each month. This allows all members to be able to play from the tees they prefer and…
Features, November 2018
Word of the Month: Bonhomie
David Zapatka While speaking with friends from out of town at a recent bridge tournament, I heard this description of a mutual friend who was not present. “It’s so refreshing to have a man of his character in our game. He exudes a fresh and easy bonhomie.” Being unfamiliar with the word “bonhomie,” I…