Ross Dunfee So, what are special forces? According to NATO, special forces are “specially designated, organized, trained, and equipped forces, manned with selected personnel, using unconventional tactics, techniques, and modes of employment.” Basically, if you want something destroyed overnight, call special forces. Each of the military branches has special forces, some more recognized than others,…
David Zapatka Following a good rain after a long, dry spell one evening on the pickleball court with friend Natasha Thompson, that luscious smell we are all familiar with danced in our noses. Imagine that fresh, earthy, smell we all know so well as you read this column. Tash said, “There’s a word for that…
Stephen Bishop The Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA) is a nonprofit organization which has been serving the Eloy and Pinal communities for thirty-four years. It is located on Sunshine Blvd. just east of Frontier Street. The organization’s day to day activities are headed by Mary Lou Rogales. The agency provides many services to these communities…
Paul Gayer Get your dancing shoes on—your brain will thank you for it. Studies have found that physical activity can help to reverse the signs of brain aging. One of the most fun ways to combat brain aging is by dancing. That’s right! On top of being a great exercise for your body, dancing is…
Wreaths Across America (WAA) When a volunteer places a wreath on a veteran’s grave on National Wreaths Across America Day, we encourage them to speak that veteran’s name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and reflect on that person and their life. Along with our wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries throughout the country, WAA…
Nicole McCracken, Administrative Assistant It’s October, which means it’s time for Halloween! Halloween is such a spooky time of year where we normally have costume bingo in the ballroom, employee costume contest, and even our carnival with a dunk tank. This year, we will have to celebrate a little differently. We are considering a virtual bingo…