Jean Milberger The Gila Butte Chapter finished their chapter year at the Arizona State Conference at the end of May. It was made special with the presence of President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage, NSDAR attending the event. Each year the Gila Butte Chapter, NSDAR honors the cadets at the Basha High School JROTC annual awards…
Four Years of Observation Kris Szlauko Our family was quite large and it was rare that a four-year-old got to sit in the front seat with mom. The front seat was most often reserved for an older child that could hold a baby. Sometimes a rowdy child was placed up front so as not to…
Jean Nelson I continue to be inspired by the many positive moments that strengthen our community and bring neighbors together. I am very pleased to see the improvements in the plantings and landscaping along the walkway to the Cottonwood Restaurant that were accomplished by our Maintenance Department. They are going to enhance the aesthetics of…
George Abernathy One would think that water scarcity exists primarily in Arizona, but I recently had to cancel two out-of-state fishing trips for Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club members and disabled veterans due to low water levels, predicted high water temperatures, or low water flows. One of the trips planned was to the Green River…
David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…
It’s HOT outside, but shopping at The Friends Bookshop is always “cool.” The shop is located in the southeast corner of the Robson Library. Look for the blue banner. Come and check us out! You never know what treasures you will find! Look for your favorite author or find a new one. We have books on an…