Ross Dunfee “Soldier, put those bodies in the graves and get them buried.” “Sargent, what names should I put on each of the grave markers?” “I don’t know. For now, just mark it Unknown.” This conversation has occurred throughout many wars around the world. Identifying and repatriating the deceased is a logistical nightmare. It is…
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. February is such a dull month. The only significant holiday listed on the calendar this year is Presidents’ Day. Traditionally, there were two holidays—one commemorating the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the great emancipator, and the other, the birth of the father of our nation, George Washington. Somewhere in time, Congress determined…
Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) will have their annual Quilt Show at the Mesa Convention Center on March 23 through 25. Desert Threads is a Chapter of AQG, so this is “our” quilt show. Members entry fee is $10, and non-members entry fee is $15. Members can also volunteer for free entry. Volunteering is a great way…
SL Chandler Animal Clinic—February Is Pet Dental Health Month Brushing Up on the Importance of Pet Dental Care By the time your pet is three, he or she will have some symptoms of periodontal (dental) disease. It’s not just about bad breath: Left untreated, it can result in gum inflammation, tooth loss, and pain. Eventually,…
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Men’s Club recently held a luncheon at the new Macayo’s Mexican Food restaurant in Chandler. Members enjoy monthly meetings with interesting speakers, lunches at local restaurants, and occasional field trips to local attractions. For membership information, contact Marty Levine at 480-802-8911.
Buddy Meola Sixty-four qualifiers for the Ace of Aces for 2022 played the two-day finals on Dec. 3 and 17. They were divided into four flights with one blue flight, two white flights, and one green flight. The finals were to be held on the 3rd and 4th, but inclement weather closed Cottonwood Golf Course…