Peggy McGee When TWOQC began its scholarship program in 2016, they concentrated on young women who were heading for a traditional four-year college. In 2017, they decided to also consider those who might be going to a community college either as a stepping stone to a university or to obtain a certificate degree. One of…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Election Committee Seeking Candidates
Joe and Linda Lohr The election committee of the Quail Creek Property Owners Association (QCPOA) is seeking candidates interested in running in a fall election for a volunteer resident member of Quail Creek board of directors. The newly elected candidate’s two-year term will begin Jan. 1, 2021. To qualify, candidates must be homeowners in good…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Food for the Troops—COVID-19 Style
Peggy McGee The annual Food for the Troops collection sponsored by the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association, to support the young airmen of the 162nd Fighter Wing, Air National Guard will go on as planned but with some modifications. Because it is unknown at this time whether the Madera clubhouse will be opened for…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Four Local Teens Awarded TWOQC Scholarships
Peggy McGee Before the deadline to apply for scholarships for the high school seniors arrived, COVID-19 closed the public schools. And the scholarship committee had only received one application between the two schools. Jadine Hilt and Kay Martens, co-chairs of the high school awards, had a challenge before them—getting in touch with the guidance staff…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Quail Creek Republicans Introduce Candidates
Rich Ulery, 1st VP, Quail Creek Republican Club On May 15, members of the Quail Creek (QC) Republican Club got to know three more candidates running for office in the upcoming primary and general election via another meeting streamed live through YouTube. QC Republican Club President Shelley Kais welcomed Eric Ruden, candidate for the U.S.…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Still Need a Mask? YOTO Has One for You!
Diane Gordon The Youth On Their Own (YOTO) Committee of The Women of Quail Creek is taking over the mask-making drive from the Military Baby Shower. They intend to supply masks to residents, family, and friends. Many of the volunteers cutting and sewing masks are the same ones who also made masks for the baby…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Patriotic Masks Available
Peggy McGee With Independence Day just around the corner, now is the time to order a mask with U.S. flags or stars and stripes. Handmade by Jadine Hilt, Secretary of the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association, these masks will help you celebrate our nation’s independence in style, while helping to protect yourself and those…