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Category: Features
Features, February 2022
Alan Paley, JWV National Commander and Honored Guest, Addresses Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona
Nancy Stutman Alan Paley, Jewish War Veterans (JWV) national commander, was invited to speak at the 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony on Dec. 7, 2021, in Phoenix. Commander Paley’s appearance was sponsored by the Arizona Department of the Southwest, including Scottsdale Post 210 Valley of the Sun, Copper State Post 619 Sun Lakes,…
Features, February 2022
Word of the Month: Chicane
David Zapatka The Tour de France is one of the greatest sporting spectacles of the year. I love watching the drama and triumph. While watching the broadcast, I heard a commentator describe the upcoming chicane in the course and knew immediately that “chicane” would be my next word of the month.Chicane verb chi·caneshi-ˈkān , chi- 1.…
Features, February 2022
I’m a Fan of Fan Palm Trees
Bonnie Nowicki Many of us Quail Creek gardeners already grow palm trees in our landscapes. They’re definitely a worthwhile addition. In my yard, I enjoy three lovely, rounded, 8- to 10-foot mature Mediterranean fan palms (Chamaerops humilis). These evergreen, low-litter specimens, provide a dramatic tropical accent plus desirable screening. Fan palms are tough and well-behaved.…
Features, February 2022
U.S. Military History: U.S. Navy Flag, Seal, and Song
Ross Dunfee Flag—What do you think of by reading the following list: Fluked, Admiralty, Stockless, Grapnel, Herreshoff, Northill, CQR, Delta, Danforth, and Bruce? If your answer was “various kinds of anchors,” you are correct. The first (unofficial) flag of the Continental Navy, called the Infantry Battalion Flag, was adopted in December 1864. It consisted of…
Features, February 2022
Book Signing with TV Analyst Frank Figliuzzi at Madaras Gallery
There will be a book signing with TV analyst Frank Figliuzzi at Madaras Gallery on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Figliuzzi, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence, is a national security contributor for NBC News and MSNBC. Frank will sign copies of his book, The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau’s Code of Excellence.…
Features, February 2022
Annual Artist Show: February 27 – March 13
Madaras Gallery is proud to present the annual All Artist Show from Sunday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 13, featuring new work by Diana Madaras and 10 guest artists. There will be a meet and greet with artist Brian Bystedt, who will present his outdoor metal wall sculptures on Sunday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m.…