Morgan: While helpful, home warranty only goes so far
Of an estimated 21,000 existing houses in the city limits of Maricopa, nearly 8,000 of them are at least 15 years old.
At that age,...
Chief: Community valued partner on police beat
It has been a few months since my last column on how the Maricopa Police Department is policing your community.
In that column, I discussed...
Master gardener: Purslane packs a nutritious punch
I love plants. They helped save my life in their own special and unique way. They have also introduced me to some of the...
Smith: Watch out, I have things on my mind!
I’ve had a bunch of interesting tidbits running through my mind the last few weeks.
InMaricopa magazine’s focus last month on volunteerism struck a nerve...
Siegel: What does an academic coach do?
Most everyone knows what an athletic coach does, yet many are ignorant about the duties of an academic coach.
By next school year, all Maricopa...
Koczor: Aging – it happens
Not many like it, but, eventually, it happens to all of us, whether we like it or not.
We get older.
The aging process is long....
Danger in the air for older Americans
Here in Arizona, we are all exposed to desert dust every time the wind blows. This can lead to lung problems such as Valley...
Medical alert devices: Do you need one?
Last week, I was helping my wife install a home key box for a Province resident when she asked me what I knew about...
Accelerated learning program to kick off in kindergarten
In recent years, the Maricopa Unified School District has made a concerted effort to improve the assessment of the learning that occurs in its...
Volunteering is mutually beneficial
National Volunteer Month in April celebrates the impact volunteers have on our lives and encourages active volunteerism for generations to come.
An extension of National...
Coping with stressful news: Keep things in perspective
Today’s news reports have been less than encouraging for exiting a globally traumatic event, such as the COVID crisis, to cope with. While feelings...
Russian invasion brings back memories for Province resident
EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the past few weeks, the world has witnessed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the 1990s, Iraq invaded Kuwait, which led to...
Chief: MPD improves way it reports crime
The Maricopa Police Department has officially improved the way we report crime. We recently completed the transition from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program’s...
5 stages of retirement – and why you need to know them
Retirement typically occurs in five stages: pre-retirement, full retirement, disenchantment, reorien-tation, and reconciliation and stability. Each stage brings its own set of choices. Understanding...
Recognizing the crucial contributions of women, today and always
The theme of National Women’s History Month, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during...
Tax season is back: what seniors need to know
It’s that time of year again. There are new things to consider this income tax season and no, there is no automatic extension to...
Learn how to ‘take care’ of yourself
So many posts from friends end with “take care.” It seems a simple salutation at the end of a letter or social media post,...
AP courses can help make college affordable
As the cost of a college education continues to increase, parents and students should seek ways to pay for tuition without creating debt. One...
Watering with a purpose
I grew up in the Midwest and our biggest concern was whether March would come in like a lion or a lamb according to...
Master Gardeners plant seeds with advice, expertise
Many newcomers and inexperienced gardeners in Arizona need advice to successfully grow flowers and vegetables in our desert climate and soil conditions.
Often, that expertise...
In the New Year, take an honest approach to relationships
Good, we have that resolution moment out of the way. Now to begin a movement of another kind.
At some time or another, we have...
The current state of our schools
The effects of the pandemic continue to negatively affect learning in our public schools, and recent reports indicate the nature of the problem is...
What to expect from Social Security in 2022
Over 50 million Americans rely on Social Security for at least a portion of their retirement income. When you consider that 180 million people...
Aging in place: Is it for you?
Because there is “no place like home,” aging in place may have many benefits: it can cost less if you own your home, slow...
Growing onions in the desert? No need to cry
Perhaps you’ve had the same experience: onion bulbs from the big box stores that never develop into the big, dry ones like you buy...
Take it easy in the new year
One year ago, we thought 2021 would pass quickly. The effects from the Covid Virus have held steady with many consequences. Those realities have...
Learning to read in Maricopa schools
For several years, emphasis has been placed on the learning of mathematics and science in the elementary grades, yet nobody disputes that the most...
The Roselle: A tropical plant that’s found a new home in Maricopa
By Amanda Rice
Hibiscus sabdariffa or roselle, is known by a number of names across the world, including Jamaican sorrel, Flor da Jamaica, Florida cranberry,...
Holiday gift suggestions
In an attempt to reduce holiday stress, I’m going to provide you with some gift suggestions for friends and loved ones. Of course, in...
Traveling by air just got easier
Traveling by plane is one of the safest and fastest ways to get to your destination. But crowded airports, long waits at security checkpoints,...