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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…