Gene Harold Alig Gene Harold Alig passed away peacefully in his sleep November 6, 2016 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born January 13, 1930 in Indianapolis (Mars Hill) Indiana to Joseph and Nellie Alig. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children and step-children, Robert (Shari) Alig, Carol Swaim, Rhonda (John) Gideon and Michelle Alig…
Brian Curry A group of Sun Lakes firefighters from their union (Local 3560) once again assisted the Sun Lakes Women’s Association get ready for their yearly bazaar. The firefighters emptied out various storage areas of heavy salable items. The union participates in this fundraiser set up every year to thank the SLWA for their generosity…
Dr. Ketcher grew up in central California. By the age of two he had already undergone four surgeries on his eyes to correct for an eye turn. Because of that, he knew early that he wanted to help people see. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.…
Dr. Kent Saba and Dr. Robert Romanin are celebrating 25 years serving the wonderful community of Sun Lakes. Wow, how the time has flown by! When asked what they attribute their success to, both said they love their chosen profession and find it rewarding to help their patients meet their oral health needs in a…
Sandra Bocynesky From amazing walks, to midnight talks It’s these times I remember the most From the lighted trees, to all that God sees It’s these times I remember the most Songs that are sung, stockings that hung It’s these times I remember the most From cinnamon and clove, and movies of old It’s these…
Still going strong Two years ago the Sun Lakes Fire District responded to Michael Marr’s home in the Sun Lakes Country Club area. Mr. Marr was in cardiac arrest and with first CPR done by his wife Sheryl with instructions from the 911 dispatcher and then multiple cardiac defibrillation and CPR administered by the trained…
Diane Eddy Behind the modern-day cup of tea are centuries of complex imperial history and worldwide trade, high politics, wars and the habits of millions of people — as well as centuries of literature involving tea. It is one of the ironies of those very British literary references in such enduring works as Stevenson’s Jekyll…
Jim Cloud We snowbirds are arriving daily and need to accomplish specific maintenance to our homes that have remained vacant and unattended for long periods of time. The major factor has always been our heating and cooling system. We have had a 10-year maintenance contract with the company that we purchased our roof from. If…
David Zapatka Reading Acton Institute’s monthly newsletter this past week, I ran into a word I’m fond of. Reverend Robert Sirico, Acton Institute President, speaks about phronesis, this month’s Word of the Month. Phronesis fits in well with Acton’s mission statement which is “to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and…
Holiday toys We at Orbitel want to thank our customers for your patronage this year! Let us make your Holiday Season as hassle-free as can be! We have worked all year to optimize the network that powers the hi-tech toys you will give and receive. We have enhanced our products to stay on the cutting-edge…