Koczor: Step into new year with lessons learned from pandemic
Every great tragedy leaves its mark. WWII. The Great Depression followed the stock market crash in 1929 and lasted 10 years. The attack on...
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...
Koczor: C’mon man, it’s time to get healthy
Some men just don't like talking about their health.
Even when they see a doctor, one of five men admit they haven’t been completely honest...
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...
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...
Smith: Relationships must be nurtured
For most of us, quality of life is likely determined by relationships, not by things,
according to research.
As we age, life can present harsh realities...
Remember seniors who might be alone in your holiday plans
The holidays are upon us. With the chaos of running back and forth getting ready to celebrate, it is important for us to remember...
Koczor: Nonprofit offers variety of services to seniors
The nonprofit Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens was incorporated in 1974 and designated an Area Agency on Aging. It is part of a national...
CPA: A business owner’s guide to inflation
Everything I need to know about inflation, I learned in grade school — too much money chasing too few goods and services. Supply and...
RAM Academy proof of MUSD override success
In 2016, the voters of Maricopa approved a budget override for the local school system, Maricopa Unified School District. The funds were used to...
Siegel: Rewarding responsible behaviors in elementary students
This is the second of a two-part report on the lack of responsibility displayed by elementary school students. Input was obtained by querying educators...
Maricopa seniors should be prepared for disasters to augment city plans
While images of hurricanes and wildfire destruction have been in recent news coverage, homeowners, renters and business owners can ill afford to ignore other...
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...
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...
Phelps: The pandemic’s emotional toll
School is in session and, hopefully, a routine has been established and the children are adjusting well. But there may be concerns that loom...
Nurtured by nature: Spending time outdoors rejuvenates, calms us
We have our son visiting from the frigid North and he is currently thawing out.
He loves Arizona, mostly for soaking up sunshine and warmer...
Doctor: What is a podiatrist?
What exactly is a podiatrist? The short answer is a foot and ankle specialist.
A podiatrist is a physician who has an undergraduate degree, a...
The messy business of creativity
Fine arts are a funny thing. They’re often the first on the chopping block where funding is concerned, yet the movie you just watched...
Seniors, avoid bone fractures by taking preventive steps
Every year, seniors fall and break their hips or other bones and then face serious potential illnesses and possibly death as a result. The...
Expert: How to keep that summer glow
No matter how much we love the feel of the sun on our skin, we must acknowledge the sun can damage our skin. That...
Siegel: As seniors graduate, plenty of others deserve recognition
It is May and time for graduation ceremonies, which are generally called “a commencement,” meaning a beginning.
This year’s ceremonies will truly be recognition of...
Smith: Dealing with uncertainty, leave them laughing!
Back when I was hiring employees, I would always add a couple of extra desired skills to the job description— the ability to deal...
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...
Smith: Steps toward a more meaningful, enjoyable life
At some point after retirement, we may start questioning what to do with our free time. We may have accomplished some anticipated travel and...
Siegel: Preparing for rapid technological development
There are many difficult challenges facing the United States, yet one vital problem receives little coverage by politicians or the media — the growing...
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...
Is your computer getting too old?
When you get a new computer, it seems lightning fast. But after a few years, it gets slower... and slower.
The reasons aren’t a...
Master gardener: Keep poinsettias bloomin’ and beautiful through holidays
Poinsettias are one of the most symbolic plants of the holiday season.
So popular, they account for about one-quarter of all flowering potted plant sales.
With...
Squash, pumpkins carve out niche in Maricopa-area history
It’s that time of year again, when we give thanks with pumpkin and squash on the holiday table.
Cucurbita, Latin for gourd, is among the...
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...
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