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The first homes built in Sun City had few frills, but it wasn’t long before Del Webb Development Corp. officials realized prospective buyers wanted and had the means to pay for nicer homes.
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By Ed Allen
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6/11/21
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![Pictured are Shirley and John Staggs, United States Air Force, Tim Willens, U.S. Navy, John Gerlach, U.S. Air Force, John McGraw, retired U.S. Army and Navy, Steve Grove, U.S. Air Force, Michael Gibbs, U.S. Army, and Dan Salter, general manager of Sunland Memorial Park. [Submitted photo]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20210609-055810-061621ne%20Veterans%201.jpg)
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On the second Tuesday of every month, veterans are given coffee and donuts from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Sun City Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd. This service is provided by Terri Flowers, …
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6/9/21
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Recorded Recreational Reading for the Blind and The West Valley Talking News have added several new volunteers.
Pat Centner is director of development for RRRB.
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6/7/21
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![Pictured are Pamela Kisala, knight, and Mr. Ramirez. [Submitted photo]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20210607-080700-061621ne%20Knights.jpg)
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The Knights of Pythias, Phoenix Lodge #2, donated $500 to the Valley View Community Food Bank. Jesse Ramirez, founder and president of the non-profit organization, put the word out for monetary …
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6/7/21
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The Sun City Rock Hound Club participate May 7 in the Country Meadows Elementary School, 8409 N. 111th Ave., Peoria Family Fun Night event.
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By Mike Blachut and Carol Bankert
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5/23/21
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![Pictured are Christina Ubochi, Alexander Galindo, Andrew Galindo, Evan Friedrich and Christopher Raso. [Submitted photo]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20210518-063818-052621ne%20Veteran%201.jpg)
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Christopher Raso, seventh-grade social studies teacher at the Canyon Ridge School High School and NSSAR, ASDAR and Arizona History Award-winning instructor, had his students interview Vietnam veteran …
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5/18/21
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One hundred years ago, the Palmborg Colony disappeared from local maps as the land was sold to Goodyear’s Southwest Cotton subsidiary.
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By Ed Allen
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5/14/21
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The American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) Northwest Valley Branch will host its first Summer Survivor Luncheon this month in the West Valley.
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5/11/21
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The American Legion Post 62 hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation dinner and celebration.
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5/6/21
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The Humane Society of Wickenburg will attend Petsmart at 13764 W. Bell Road for adoption events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday.
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5/3/21
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![More than 210 people registered to receive the vaccine and a team of four pharmacists, 18 volunteers, one emergency medical services worker and one registered nurse had three injection points set-up to handle the vaccination recipients. [Submitted photos]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20210503-073733-051221ne%20Clinic%20%281%29.jpg)
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Benevilla invited community members struggling with getting their COVID-19 vaccination shots to attend their free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic April 24, at 16752 N. Greasewood …
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By Jay Lickus
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5/3/21
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A local nonprofit organization has printed small pocketbook-sized editions of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence and making them available free of charge to Arizona school …
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5/2/21
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The 9-Hole Ladies Golf Association at Briarwood Country Club, 20800 N. 135th Ave., Sun City West, collected more than 30 suitcases for the Arizona Department of Child Safety during a charity event led by Judy Johnson.
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By Colleen Lekawa
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4/29/21
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A grief support group led by Dr. Ron Hornecker will meet weekly at First Baptist Church, 17419 N. Conquistador Drive, room 112, beginning Thursday, May 6 and ending June 10. Sessions will last from 1 …
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4/26/21
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Veterans, service members (active duty, Guard and reserve) and their families now have a new place to access resources, support and assistance in the West Valley.
In partnership with the Arizona …
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4/21/21
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Emilie D’Orazio will turn 100 years old April 26.
She and her husband, Pete, lived in Illinois until 1979. They moved to Paradise Valley in 1979 and then to Sun City in 1999.
The two …
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4/21/21
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![Outgoing president Sharon Astle hands the gavel over to incoming president Suzanne James. [Submitted photo]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20210419-142645-042821ne%20AAUW%20%281%29.jpg)
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The American Association of University Women hosted its transition meeting and luncheon April 15 at Briarwood Country Club.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) promotes equity and …
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4/19/21
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The tremendous success of Sun City during its first decade prompted the Del Webb Co. officials to extend the community north of Grand Avenue and in the late 1960s begin building what became known as phase two.
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By Ed Allen
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4/16/21
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The Sun City Host Lions Club is holding its annual yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24 at the Lions Club Foundation Building, 9949 N. 99th Ave.
Each year the club collects …
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4/14/21
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![Authors Ann I. Goldfarb and James E. Clapp, writing as J.C. Eaton, have published “From Port to Rigor Morte,” the seventh cozy mystery novel in their Wine Trail Mysteries series. [Submitted photos]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20210412-144500-thumbnail_ann%20jim%20BCC.jpg)
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“From Port to Rigor Morte,” the seventh cozy mystery novel in local author J.C. Eaton’s Wine Trail Mysteries, is set for release April 20. The novel takes place at the fictitious …
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4/14/21
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