David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…
Category: August 2024
Sports, August 2024
Play Your Best Pool: Attitude Makes a Difference
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
Clubs & Classes, August 2024
Republican Club Meets Candidates for County Offices
Conrad Tolson Special guests for June were Brad Miller, candidate for County Attorney, Tara Walter, candidate for Superintendent of Schools, and Doug Wolf, incumbent and candidate for County Assessor. Brad Miller has served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a JAG for 15 years and has practiced law in Arizona for the past 17 years;…
August 2024, Generals
St. Francis and the Roadrunner
Donna Vande Kieft My piece, “Where are the peacemakers?” was published in the July issue. The prayer attributed to St. Francis is a favorite of many. There is a statue of St. Francis at my front door. He is the patron saint of nature and animals. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where…
August 2024, Religion
“What the World Needs”
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church Back in the ’60s, singer Jackie DeShannon struck a note with us when she sang these lyrics: “What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.” What our world needed then it still needs today. Families are frustrated with…
August 2024, Features
Fused Glass Monsoon Magic
Tamara Weaver In previous articles, we’ve asked you to come out of the heat and the wind to join us. We are now asking you to consider coming in out of the rain. August sets us right in the middle of the monsoon season. There’s a little monsoon magic that happens in Arizona, with dramatic…
August 2024, Religion
Founders of Our Freedom
Chet Kwiat Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the “Declaration of Independence?” Five were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons in the revolutionary army and another had two sons captured. Nine of the…
August 2024, Generals
Taking Action to Support Older Adults
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…
August 2024, Features
Needle Crafters Show and Tell
Diana Oleson Wow—I don’t know about you, but it seems like the months are just flying by! So many projects, so little time. Speaking of projects, Tammy Thomsen has embroidered these vegetable pictures with a handmade likeness of each vegetable that hangs from the bottom of the pictures. There are carrots, beets, kale, and potatoes.…
August 2024, Generals
The Robson Ranch Singers—Then to Now
Marsha Oliver With a charge from the Robson Ranch Singers’ Board in April to write an article describing the history of our group, I was directed to Sue Hart, the originator of the Robson Ranch Singers. It was such fun interviewing Sue and it’s amazing to realize how the Singers began and how much we’ve…