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SUN CITY WEST NEWS & OPINION

News

Rocky Mountain Emmys names local Silver Circle Society inductees

Local communications professionals are among five invited to join the Silver Circle Society of the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

DEVELOPMENT

Just won't quit: Arizona farming families persist as development gobbles up land

The Rayner and Gladden families’ multigenerational Southwest Valley farming operations have weathered just about everything the world has thrown at them for the better part of 100 years, from drought and pests to extreme price swings and two pandemics, but there are two modern threats that are unrelenting — development and water availability.

PORA continues support into fall

Knowledge is power and the residents of Sun City West have been taking advantage of the different sources of information available to the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19

Surprise-area COVID-19 testing locations

Here is a list of some COVID-19 testing locations in Surprise, Sun City West and El Mirage.

Money

ADOR returns more than $42M in unclaimed property

The Arizona Department of Revenue’s unclaimed property program returned $42.5 million to rightful owners in the fiscal year July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020.

Opinion

Guest Commentary: Historic milestones noted for this month

August is filled with historic milestones — three that changed the world and one that changed the U.S. political landscape.

Simousek: Why don't all opinions matter?

In response to Cindy McFadden and Christie Brown (“There is no need for divisive letters,” Sun City West Independent, July 22, 2020), I apologize for being snarky.

Lee: Ask residents whether they want palms

In response to the “removal of palm trees” opinion (“Agree that palm tress should go,” Sun City West Independent, Aug. 5, 2020), my husband and I have lived in Sun City West …

Guest Commentary: What it's like patrolling SCW streets

It’s Monday at 10 a.m. I enter the Sun City West Posse building as I am working the afternoon shift.

Goncalves: Reader takes exception to letter remarks

A letter was recently published (“No need for divisive letters,” Sun City West Independent, July 22, 2020) about divisive letters.

Bishop: Our bodies are designed to fight off viruses – and they do it every day

Valley residents are continuing to work through the slight declining trend of COVID-19, many are still concerned about the safety of themselves and their families.

SUN CITY WEST CLUBS & NEIGHBORS

Clubs

P.E.O. Chapter CL assists student with educational goals

Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter CL of Sun City West awarded Gabriella Valles $800 from their Chapter Foundation Fund, as well as a P.E.O. Educational Loan in the amount of $10,000. The …

Who’s Who in the Sun City Camera Guild

Richard Gehlbach was born in Phoenix. He joined the United States Navy at age 18, in the 1970s, and spent a good portion of the next five years overseas. After his service was completed, he worked …

Neighbors

Above are Fred Folden, volunteer coordinator, JR Catalano-T&T Estate Services; Tom Lyle, volunteer; Mark Sauceda, chef; Major Neil Saunders; Captain Kathy Merritt; and Captain Mark Merritt. [Submitted photo]

Salvation Army continues meal, donation services

The Salvation Army Sun Cities “Meals on Wheels” has since March 19 provided 38,000 meals for those in need. A drive through hot breakfast along with a sack lunch is available 8-9:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.

A Benevilla Home Services volunteer grocery shopping for a home-bound senior in need. A $60,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities will allow the non-profit to keep the Home Services program going through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benevilla Home Services aids isolated seniors

Benevilla realizes the senior population is the most vulnerable right now to Coronavirus and is increasingly important they practice self-isolation and stay at home during the pandemic.

Sun Cities resident, nearly 100, pens memoirs

Marie Smith, a resident at Heritage Traditions, 19303 N. New Tradition Road, turns 100 Sept. 13 and has recently published her memoirs, "The First Hundred Years: Marie Smith," available at …

Sun City West business group to conduct school drive

After hosting a success blood and food drive, the Alliance of Business and Community in Sun City West will host another event.

Young volunteer Nina Rawal is involved in a variety of projects to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Young volunteer is all heart

Sun Health Foundation is proud to tell stories of people who are giving back, those foundation officials consider true “heroes with heart.”

Mircosoft gives Benevilla COVID-19 Response Fund award

Benevilla received a $10,000 C-19 Response Fund award from the Greater Phoenix Microsoft Datacenter Community Development Team, bolstering the local organization’s community support.

Business

Independent Newsmedia launches real-time, interactive calendar of events at YourValley.net

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Entertainment

The Arizona Swing Kings is a 19-piece big band consisting of professional musicians who play the au-thentic sounds of the famous bands representing the swing and jazz eras. The band is directed by Lenny King, founder and former leader of the Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. [Submitted photo]

E-edition

E-edition

Rocky Mountain Emmys names local Silver Circle Society inductees

Just won't quit: Arizona farming families persist as development gobbles up land

PORA continues support into fall

Surprise-area COVID-19 testing locations

ADOR returns more than $42M in unclaimed property

Guest Commentary: Historic milestones noted for this month

Simousek: Why don't all opinions matter?

Lee: Ask residents whether they want palms

Guest Commentary: What it's like patrolling SCW streets

Goncalves: Reader takes exception to letter remarks

Bishop: Our bodies are designed to fight off viruses – and they do it every day

Salvation Army continues meal, donation services

Benevilla Home Services aids isolated seniors

Sun Cities resident, nearly 100, pens memoirs

Sun City West business group to conduct school drive

Young volunteer is all heart

Mircosoft gives Benevilla COVID-19 Response Fund award

Independent Newsmedia launches real-time, interactive calendar of events at YourValley.net

Sun Cities residents have chance to ‘read’ their phone

Bashas’, First Fruits fund 42,000 emergency meals for Navajo Nation

Revenue department’s live chat assists 31,000 taxpayers in first year

Report: PPP helped nearly 1,500 local businesses

Arizona Swing Kings look ahead to area performances

Women’s chorus seeks new members

Hallelujah Blues Band back to the Fountain

Tribute series continues at Peoria’s Sunset Bistro

West Valley Arts Council names gallery director

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