Melani Caron, General Manager I would like to extend a big thank you to Judy Lazinbat who has been your volunteer librarian for the last three years. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to shelving the returned books and keeping the shelves in order. With that being said, Judy is retiring as…
David Zapatka Reader Sally Teusch wrote after reading the May column, “I enjoy your column. Thank you. ‘It’s a few more miles yet’ or ‘It’s a few more miles, still.’ Looking forward to it. Warmly, Sally Teusch.” Let’s dive in to both words to see where this journey takes us. Yet: adverb ˈyet 1. in addition; besides. 2.…
Representative T. J. Shope, Senator Vince Leach, Senator J.D. Mesnard Note: This is a paid advertorial. As our state and nation grapple with the emerging challenge of how to overcome the global COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis, it is more important than ever for Arizona to resist the temptation to abandon the free-market principles…
Diana Oleson Happy Fourth of July! In May’s Spry Living there was an article titled “Knit Away Anxiety.” It stated that knitting is therapeutic because of the repetitive movements, which is relaxing. Some research has shown that online global sales of knitting and crocheting kits increased by more than 75% at the onset of the…
Nicole McCracken Recently, the office has been getting quite a few emails and calls inquiring as to why checks haven’t been posted or why the office is holding checks and not processing them? We understand the concern for your payments to clear your bank account and show payment posted to your member account quickly. We have noticed…
Russ Stocek This year, we donated an amazing amount of golf equipment and apparel to the Junior Golf Association of Arizona. Even with the coronavirus and rainy weather on the main collection day, we gathered more golf equipment this year than any other year. There was an almost 300% increase in the number of irons…