Anglers finish successful spring fishing derbies

A great day for fishing!

The spring derbies were completed with the ever popular Grandparents Derby; 32 grandchildren enjoyed the outing with the Anglers providing everything to catch fish. Fishing was good. All contestants received a prize. Mother Nature cooperated with a great day. The Grandparents Derby is always the Saturday before Easter. Put us on the calendar for next…

Veterans’ Voice

Art Sloane Two important walks to raise funds and items for veterans in need and homeless are coming up in May. Steps For Vets, run by US Vets Initiative which runs over 300 units of affordable housing and training programs for homeless and in need vets, will take place at 6:00 a.m. on May 7.…

Communication Today

Internet Q – I’ve heard that Orbitel offers the fastest Internet in the area. Can you explain everything that is available with Orbitel Internet? A – It’s hard to imagine life before the Internet. All the devices we rely on – computers, tablets, smart phones, gaming systems and a growing list of gadgets are connected…

Ask Your Agents

Dear Tammy and Cheri, I was hoping you could help me dispel some of the myth’s regarding travel insurance. Several of my friends feel it’s a wasted investment. I am not so convinced. Sincerely, Jody – Chandler, AZ Popular myths about travel insurance often are the reason many travelers decide not to invest in the…

In Passing

Barbara Jean Cottingham 3/11/1947 – 2/26/16 Not a shrinking violet but a rose to be cherished. Barb was born in Hastings, Nebraska to Patricia and Aubrey Stevenson on March 11, 1947. Barb graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and Hastings College in 1969. Barb married Doug Cottingham in Hastings, Nebraska on August 29, 1969.…

The Hot Spot

Firefighter celebrates 20th anniversary Sun Lakes Fire District Chief Troy Maloney (left) congratulates firefighter Kirk McEnaney on his 20th anniversary with SLFD. McEnaney who started with Sun Lakes in 1996 has been an EMT (emergency medical technician) for 23 years and a paramedic for 16 years. He also has been a firefighter for nine years…