News from the Sky: International Destinations Expanding at America’s Friendliest Airport®

Routes to Asia have always been seen as the brass ring of international service to air service development leaders at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Significant, collaborative efforts working on landing flights to Asia in recent years have paid off with the recent news that two different airlines will be starting this critical service for…

In Passing

Marvin Brownell Marvin (Marv) Eugene Brownell was born in Sweet Home, Ore., on Jan. 1, 1947, to Melvin Brownell and Ila (Millard) Brownell. He mainly grew up in Salem, Ore. He graduated from South Salem High School in 1965. He played on the basketball team and held the pole vaulting record for many years. In…

Word of the Month: Coati

David Zapatka After friends recently hiked in the Chiricahua National Monument, I read this in a news article: “Wilcox, Ariz.—A merry troupe of coatis moms and babies were spotted along a road in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona. Cousins of raccoons, the playful coatis gathered and excitedly squeaked with their tails shooting straight up like…

Jacquie’s Corner: Another Best Birthday Again

Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt On my birthday, which I recently experienced with my family and very good friends, I was grateful for all the joy blessed to me. My husband John, I ask him every time, “How do you find such wonderful cards with such beautiful thoughts and words? You always take it upon yourself to…

Look What’s New for Feet! Structural Reflexology!

Kathleen Ismael, Reflexology Practitioner, IronOaks Fitness A new form of reflexology is the newest hot topic in the world of feet. As traditional reflexology addresses every system and organ in the body, structural reflexology does all of that and more. Structural reflexology focuses on the design and function of the foot. Every foot and ankle…

Unit Happenings – November 2025

Unit 11 HOA Board Meeting The monthly Unit 11 HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center Phoenix Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Unit 19 Townhomes Only Please note that due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the normally scheduled dates…