Some U.S. Navy History

Prior to the American Revolution, the colonies had no naval forces, but did have a large maritime population and many merchant vessels employed in domestic and foreign trade. That merchant service was familiar not only with the sea, but also with warfare. On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first Navy. On Dec.…

Sun Lakes Democrats Preparing for Crucial Year

Bill Gates The year after a presidential election is usually a period of rest and recovery. Last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol changed that. Now, Sun Lakes Democrats are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most hotly contested non-presidential election years ever. “This is not the time for people to…

Bridge Results

Monday Evening Social Partnership Bridge 11/15. 1st Paul Budrick and Jim Gibson, 2nd Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers, 3rd Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross 11/22. 1st Nancy Parsegian and Diana Depree, 2nd Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 3rd Nancy Smith and Janelle Gibson; Slam: Maurine Howell and Valda Wiggers…

Lady Sluggers Announces Home Schedule

Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team opens their home schedule at the Field of Dreams on Wednesday, Jan. 5. The first pitch is scheduled for noon. The remaining home dates are Jan. 12, 19, 24, and 26 and Feb. 2, 16, and 23. Mark your calendars! The full home and away schedule is…