Mary Beth Fisher The Casa Grande Salvation Army found itself in the perfect storm. The COVID-19 virus resulted in fewer volunteers, and a forced reduction in support staff due to reduced donations and personal challenges, despite the increase of families requesting gifts. Captain Mark said those who donated last year were signing their children up…
Category: December 2020
Sports, December 2020
Relishing Pickleball: Dink Responsibly
David Zapatka Often called the most important shot in all of pickleball, the dink is the critical shot aspiring players must learn to improve their game. The dink is a shot hit slowly and softly into the opponents’ non-volley zone as close to the net as possible. If the opponent hits this ball hard, it…
Sports, December 2020
Mike Rains: Softball Profile
Ken Muhlbeier It is not difficult to understand how the Anaheim Angels would be the favorite team for young Mike Rains. Growing up in Orange County, Calif., would probably be a sufficient influence but his story has a much more interesting twist. Mike tells us that he lived near Angels stadium but there was one special…
Front Page, December 2020
Every Dog Depends on Every Volunteer
Joy Wegner, Pinal County Animal Care and Control Volunteer “Every Dog, Every Day” is an initiative at the Pinal County Animal Care and Control Shelter that makes sure every single dog gets out of their kennel for a walk, yard time, or play group every single day the shelter is open. This goal is the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Family Holiday Traditions Are Important!
Sandra Ristow Where did all that tinsel on the Christmas tree come from? Did you have an advent calendar on which you counted down to Christmas? Did your family hide a blown glass pickle ornament in your tree? Did you go caroling? Did you bake special cookies or make candies? Did you open your presents…
Generals, December 2020
Jesus’ Birth Story
Ron Hunt, Pastor of Robson-based Friendship Center A family’s excitement on the learning of a pregnancy is often among the greatest days in peoples’ lives. The day the child is born makes the family anew with the height of human joy. Imagine now, the child is God’s child. The details are fascinating. These details are what…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Papercrafters Honor Veterans
Pam Costner On Nov. 4, the group delivered 260 handmade veteran’s cards to Volunteer Coordinator, Rob, at Arizona Veterans hospital. He will have them distributed to all the veterans on Veterans Day. He was so excited and kept saying how special these cards were. On Monday the group will deliver some veteran cards to the Caliche…
Front Page, December 2020
Season Gets Underway for Lady Lynx 9-Hole Golfers
Ruth Faivre The Lady Lynx 9-Hole Thursday golf season opened again this year with Cart Path Only (no carts on the green-walking only) golf which ran Oct. 22 through Nov. 5. Regular play started Nov. 12. Sign up was the same as last year with players signing up each week, in the hot pink Lady…
Generals, December 2020
Giving Generously: “Effective Altruism”
Ron Hunt Sunday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m., The Feast Day of St. Nicholas Did you know there are strategies and ways to give now and after we’re gone that are profoundly effective for family and our favorite charities? Do you know how to vet charities to make sure they’re doing the good work you’re…
Sports, December 2020
Public Education Training via Zoom
John Teixeira Jr., Asst. Fire Marshal, AFMA You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Dec. 14 at 9 a.m., hosted by the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA). Topic: Fall Prevention & Exercise Techniques for Active Adults. Register in advance for this webinar by going to shorturl.at/bpxF9. After registering, you will receive a confirmation…