CAP celebrates anniversaries

The Sun Lakes Fire Department’s Community Assistance Program Steering Committee members Scott Jaeger (far left) and Betty Earp and Dave Mattson (far right) congratulate CAP volunteers on their membership anniversaries. Pictured left to right are Irwin Plafker (13 years), Judy Manley (13 years), Judy Gahide, Paul Gahide and Mack Jennings (all five years).

Check Out – Check In

Fiction: Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths When the body of a girl is found, cut into three, Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is reminded of a magic trick, the Zig Zag Girl. The inventor of the trick, Max Mephisto, is an old friend of Edgar’s. They served together in the war as part of a shadowy…

Other Card Results

Lady Joker’s Wild fall potluck The Lady Joker’s Wild Hand and Foot card group, which meets on Thursday afternoon in the Bradford Room of the Oakwood Clubhouse, gathered recently for their fourth annual fall potluck at Sisk Park in Palo Verde. Following many delicious dishes, Hand and Food was played by the group. Tuesday Cribbage…

Conservation Corner

Pauline Lee Many of us know of bacteria as germs. Germs make us sick. Since the existence of bacteria was first discovered in 1676, much of the scientific literature has been focused on pathogens and that has also framed our view of bacteria. Yet, the majority of bacteria we come in contact with on a…