Doris Betuel If there was ever a definition of a renaissance man, it would be Mike Ashford. The definition of a renaissance man is a person with wide knowledge, deep talent, and skills in many different fields. After college, Mike decided he wanted to learn boat building, so he became an apprentice shipwright, learning boat…
Bonnie Carnagey There’s something magical about stepping through a front door at Christmas time. The twinkle of lights. The scent of evergreen and cinnamon lingering in the air. Carefully placed ornaments carrying decades of memories. Every home tells a story, and during this year’s Holiday Home Tour presented by the Robson Ranch Ladies Social Club…
Karen M. Dielmann Theater at the Ranch has announced its productions for the upcoming season. Yes, you read that right … productions. This year, we will be offering two plays for our friends and neighbors. Theater at the Ranch actors and actresses will be performing a small production to be offered one night only, Nov.…
The Cottonwood Tennis Club in Sun Lakes, host of the largest multi-club charity tennis event in the East Valley, is proud to announce new software that simplifies event registration! The Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic Dates: Nov. 15–21, 2026 (7-day tournament) Eligibility: Open to all 55+ communities in the area This year, even more clubs have…
David Zapatka In the Quest magazine article titled “The Lotus-Born of Ancient Egypt, A Legacy for Enlightenment in Egypt’s Megalithic Sites,” author Foteini Fotoula Adrimi used an epigraph to introduce her article. The epigraph read: O Atum-Beetle! You become high as the hill; You rose as the benben In the Benben Compound In Heliopolis. (Allen,…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When people think about identity theft, they usually worry about stolen credit cards or bank accounts. However, your medical identity can be just as valuable to criminals and even more difficult to correct once it has been compromised. Medical identity theft occurs when someone uses your Medicare number, health…
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Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church The Bible is the most extraordinary book ever written. As we learned last month, the Bible was written as a narrative, as a story of God’s dealing with humanity from Creation to the end of history. It is the product of God’s breath and is full of relevance and…
Martin Bender The air was clear and crisp with only a slight breeze. Everyone there stood in silent respect. On command the rifle detail fired three volleys. A distant bugler played “Taps.” The honor guard lifted and began slowly folding the American flag with thirteen precise movements into a perfect triangle. It was passed to…
Get ready for an afternoon of creativity and good company! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. (check in at 1:30 p.m.) in the Hermosa Ballroom for a colorful Sip and Paint experience. We’ll be painting our vibrant Lookout ostrich—perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Keep an eye on the…