Word of the Month: Abstemious

David Zapatka Thinking about buying a new car recently, reader Tom Mohr was researching a Car and Driver publication for the 2017 Honda CR-V. In the first-drive-review section of the article, the “highs” were listed – spacious inside, abstemious at the pump, quiet cabin, excellent steering. Reading “abstemious at the pump” prompted Tom to research the…

Fun Lakes Club news

Carole Sinicki The Fun Lakers Club held its annual meeting on January 7. The club has grown by over 100 new members. We would like to thank all of our current and new members for your involvement and participation in FLC. Our new members were also treated to a wine and cheese party on January…

Happy Birthday Arizona

Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Official State Historian

Andrea Hummel Two states achieved statehood on Valentine’s Day, February 14; Oregon in 1859 and, of course, Arizona in 1912. That means that this year Arizona will celebrate its 105th birthday. The Friends of the Library at Robson Branch will be celebrating with an afternoon’s entertainment by Arizona’s own Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Official State Historian.…

Annual PEO coffee set for February 8

Speaker Mary E. Kramer, former Iowa State Senator and President of the Senate and former U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean

“Life as a U.S. Ambassador—More Than a Walk on the Beach” is the title of the talk at this year’s P.E.O. Coffee. Our speaker will share stories about ways to get the life you want. Our speaker will be Mary E. Kramer, former Iowa State Senator and President of the Senate as well as the…

Release your inner artist

Margaret Crusoe

Margaret Crusoe Was art one of your favorite subjects in school? Sometimes life happens and that inner artist gets pushed aside. Now is the time to tap into that childlike delight. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with watercolors. Intermediate instruction is also available. In addition to my degree in…