Charles Edwin Astleford Charles “Chuck” Edwin Astleford Jr., 79, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 25, 2024. Born on April 17, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., to Charles and Bess Astleford (Middleditch), Chuck was their only child as his father passed away in Germany in service to our country during WWII. At an early age, Chuck discovered…
Michael LaBaw and Phyllis Parker Cheryl and Michael LaBaw, owners of World Travel Agency, and Quail Creek residents John and Phyllis Parker recently embarked on a 28-day safari across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. This epic journey covered some of Africa’s most stunning landscapes, teeming wildlife, and rich cultures. A highlight was witnessing…
The holiday season brings joy and celebration but also increases fire risks due to kitchen accidents, dry Christmas trees, candles, and faulty decorations. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) provides safety tips to minimize these risks: Fire Safety Tips 1. Candles: • Keep candles at least 12 inches away from flammable items. • Use flameless, battery-operated…
Bonnie Nowicki Holiday plants are everywhere. Cheery, bright-red poinsettias line the aisles of our local Walmart and most other stores. Back in 2019, my December article detailed a bit of history about these plants, which I feel is worth repeating. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are the traditional choice for the Christmas holidays. This plant species is…
Davey Jones The talented cast who brought you Just Shoot Me, Yesterday this past February are at it again. Stuck on a train in Tucson because of a dead cow on the tracks, they are suspicious of each other when somebody is shot 13 times. This time, audiences will be charmed by six members of…
Peggy McGee The AARP Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers who are interested in preparing 2024 income tax returns for local area residents. The service offers free tax preparation to local residents on Wednesdays and Fridays at the La Posada campus starting on Feb. 5 through April 11. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.…