OPINION — What is with the loud exhaust? What used to be just a few annoying exhaust sounds from motorcycles, cars and trucks has now increased in frequency to where a walk outside or an evening rest on the back porch sounds like an afternoon at the Indianapolis 500.
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Nov. 3 brought a merciful end to nonstop political attack ads by candidates and political action committees in the run-up to Election Day. They unfold predictably: tear down the opponent with the …
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OPINION — Every Veterans Day, there is a moment that reminds me why I do this work. It isn’t the marching bands, the magnificent floats or the thousands of spectators lining Phoenix streets.
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OPINION — The recent article on the closing of the Condo Owners Association left the impression that the organization made little effort to recruit volunteers and that its role was not particularly important in Sun City. I respectfully disagree.
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OPINION — How can more than 4,200 Sun City residents be living below the poverty level? That’s $15,960 per year for a single person and $21,640/yr for a couple.
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OPINION — Arizona’s glorious weather has finally returned, after a long, blazing summer. And with this nice weather, many of our seasonal guests have returned, too. As a result, we’ve seen many, many people walking around getting their health steps in, walking their animals, getting fresh air but it’s where some are walking that is disturbing.
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OPINION — I would like to add my voice to that of others suggesting and supporting Recreation Centers of Sun City annual fees being assessed per resident rather than per household.
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OPINION — The West Valley Symphony would like to thank residents for their continued support, for attending our concerts and for their commitment to live orchestral music, which helps sustain an important part of our community’s cultural life.
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A new terminal is coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport west of Terminal 3 by 2033, the airport’s first new terminal since 1990. That suggests anticipated continued increase in …
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OPINION — This is to express my agreement with LM Anderson’s letter in the Oct. 21 Independent. A few months ago, I wrote a letter arguing that the recreation center fees should be per individual, not per household, but without all of the monetary details included by LM. Kudos to LM for digging deep into this.
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OPINION — As a retired public-school educator, I have always been interested in the latest trends and challenges that are happening in public schools throughout our country. Most recently, I have been watching what has especially happened here in Arizona.
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