Miriam Brock and Nancy Eisenstein 2.0 Gold: Sam Calbone and Dave Frestedt Silver: David Moretto and Lee Barbee Bronze: Ben Eisenstein and Rob Ortega 2.5 Gold: David First and Tom Merrick Silver: Randy Wright and Edward Watson Bronze: Jim Parkinson and Mike Erikson 3.0 (Pool 1) Gold: Dave Ambler and Milan Steube Silver: Del Andrews…
Generals, June 2021
IJSS, Celebrations, Baseball, and Events
Melanie Einbund New happenings and changes are in sight. First off, the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) will be welcoming our new rabbi, Laura Harari, to the pulpit. Rabbi Harari will be officiating at our High Holiday Services and continuing with monthly Shabbat services. Rabbi Laura is a dynamic personality, a people person, and…
Features, June 2021
Dollars and Sense: The Importance of Getting Pre-Approved Before Writing an Offer
Doug and Melanie Sedam * Serious home buyers need to start the process in a lender’s office, not at an open house. * Most sellers on the resale market expect buyers to have a pre-approval letter and will be more willing to negotiate if you do. * All developers will want you pre-approved (and most times with their…
Features, June 2021
2 Your Health: Paraffin Treatments During Massage: How Can Paraffin Help?
Heidi Overman, LMT Ahh, paraffin treatments. They feel so good when having a manicure or pedicure. Your hands and feet feel smooth and refreshed. Do you know why you feel so much better after that paraffin treatment, and what other body parts can benefit from it? At the National Holistic Institute, I was taught how…
Features, June 2021
It Takes a Village
Christophe Valton, HSSA Donor Relations Manager Shelters are sad places. Unwanted dogs are brought there because they have nowhere else to go. The lucky ones get adopted. This is the general perception of what shelters are. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) defies this definition. Its enabling environment ensures that meritorious dogs will get…
Features, June 2021
U.S. Military History: D-Day
Ross Dunfee So, what does the “D” stand for in D-Day? Stop! Do not keep reading until you attempt to answer the question. Okay, now you can read on. Most people who celebrate the holiday do not know the answer. Some people believe it is in reference to June 6, 1944, when, in World War…
Features, June 2021
Word of the Month: Enough
David Zapatka Have you had enough? How much is enough? Enough of what? Enough stuff? Enough politics? Enough religion? Enough of some person? Enough of some activity? What does enough really mean? Reader and sister, Judy Haberstroh, says, “I came across this excerpt and thought the word ‘enough’ may be a good one for your…
Generals, June 2021
Back to the Garden: Waiting for the Monsoon
Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener According to the National Weather Service, monsoon season officially begins on June 15, which means we might expect to see rain, flooding, lightning, wind, and dust sometime in the next few months. But, we haven’t really had a monsoon for the past two years, so how do we proactively…
Features, June 2021
Whimsy for Today
Becky Kueker I have wondered lately what has happened to the Law of Attraction. You know, our relationship or partnership with the universe. It can be a good relationship—one that serves you and works with you—or, it can be an unhealthy relationship, a partnership that holds you back. As I pondered this a bit, has…
Sports, June 2021
Relishing Pickleball: 12 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them (Mistakes 11 and 12)
David Zapatka This 12 common mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first 10 mistakes over the past five…