Jacquie’s Corner: High School Days to Remember

Jacqueline Ruffino I was looking forward to high school, St. Cecilia High School, Englewood, N.J. Travel by two buses and a 45-minute walk to reach the campus. The tuition fee was quite expensive for my mom’s reach at those times, $10 every month. St. Joseph’s High School was closer to our home where the fee…

Travel Bag Organization Makes Travel More Fun!

Kim Kubsch After you research the weather forecast and main attractions, it’s time to make a vacation packing list. The list is the best way to write everything down on paper or in your phone. Organize the list into clothing, shoes, documents/electronics, and hygiene products/cosmetics. Itemize by bag: personal carry-on bag (purse), carry-on suitcase, backpack,…

Spotlight on Advertiser: Why Redo When You Can Re-New?

Why redo when you can Re-New? Re-New Cabinets, LLC, a 5-star, family-owned and operated kitchen refacing company, has the only showroom in all the Valley. Don’t visit tomorrow; visit TODAY! In the heart of Phoenix, Re-New Cabinets, LLC, stands as a premier name in kitchen cabinet refacing, blending passion, precision, and personal service into every…

Word of the Month: Corrival

David Zapatka Longtime friend, wordsmith, and fellow verbivore Bill Lewis recently sent me a summary of the Missouri State Games table tennis results where he presides as the grand master tournament director. He writes, “In a Johnny Quest race for first place in the Under 2100 division, there were 12 hardy corrivals.” Corrival—cor·ri·val noun 1:…

Sweet Alyssum for September

Dannette Hunnel While the temps are still high in September (75-degree mornings, low 100s in the afternoons), we can still occupy our green thumbs with a few neat projects. September is a good time to plant agave, cacti, and yuccas in full sun and, also, herbs such as cilantro, parsley, dill, fennel, and chives (either…

A Message from the IronOaks President

Pat Horning, IronOaks President A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome! Thank You to Our General Manager, John Reyhons Please join me in congratulating John Reyhons on his well-earned promotion to BlueStar Regional Manager! In his new role, John will serve as the General Manager at Trilogy at Encanterra while also overseeing the general managers…