David Zapatka While cruising around Australia on the way to Thursday Island, I read this description about the port city. “The mixed population of Malays, Chinese, Japanese, and Melanesians are engaged mainly in pearling and trochus and sea cucumber fishing.” Trochus—tro·chus noun: 1.a. Capitalized. a genus of chiefly Old World tropical marine gastropods (family Trochidae)…
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April 2024, Features
Josh Wilks Receives Chapter and Section Player Development Award
Melani Caron The Southwest Section of the Professional Golfers Association of America presented Josh Wilks, Quail Creek director of golf, with the 2023 Player Development Award on Feb. 27 in Phoenix. The PGA Player Development Award bestows special recognition on a PGA golf professional who has displayed extraordinary and exemplary contribution and achievement in the…
Features, April 2024
Where in the World Is the ‘Crossing’?
April 2024, Features
Be Alert to Tax Return Fraud
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly It’s tax season! That means it’s also time for tax return fraud. This type of fraud is a pervasive issue that can wreak havoc on your finances and leave you dealing with the fallout for months or even years. Did you know that the IRS flagged over $5 billion…
Features, April 2024
Don’t Miss Out!
Kathy Sinnott As a Board Member of the Arizona Heroes Memorial, I also work at The Cottage of Immaculate Heart. The Cottage is a unique thrift shop in Oro Valley—a definite “one–of–a–kind” experience. So, what does this fact have to do with the Memorial? I often encounter patrons who visit The Cottage and quickly return…
April 2024, Features
Resident Author: Joan Brown
Quail Creek resident Joan Brown has published her first book on Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) under the pen name M.D. Wells. She says, “Colon Procedure Recipes: Low Fiber-Low Residue Meals was born out of necessity. “When my husband was scheduled for colon surgery, I realized a special diet would be required, both before and…