Roland Coatta Coatta, Roland Joseph, 85, passed away in Chandler, Arizona, on Friday, April 11. He was born in Canada with dual citizenship and proudly served this country. He joined the US Navy in 1951 and served four years on the aircraft carrier, USS BOXER, CVA 21-Korea and Southeast Asia. In 1955, he joined the…
Sharl Byrd Irene and Roland Coatta have been longtime SunBird residents. Sadly, Irene’s beloved Roland passed in peaceful sleep on April 11. Irene was instrumental in the incredible SunBird Art Group start-up some years ago. Roland was her right hand man. His claim to fame was his dedicated supporting role for the many wonderful art…
Bob Neuman I believe in the sun even though it doesn’t shine, I believe in love, even when it isn’t shown, I believe in God even when he doesn’t speak. Words scratched on a concentration camp wall. “Imagine the person who etched those words. Try to envision his skeletal hand gripping the broken glass or…
Pat Thomas We are proud to be Americans and each Fourth of July Norm Littrell produces a musical show at SunBird Golf Resort to prove it. He uses SunBird talent, as well as talent from nearby communities. This year is no exception. Norm calls the show Americana Musical Show and it will take place on July…
Mary Scala Here we are, friends of PAL – the final column for this season. Holy cow, where did it go? Maybe I just woke up. No, that’s not right, I guess you and I have struggled through the months. But, hey I’m still here and so are they who must be obeyed (Board of…
Fred Garmeson At its annual installation dinner the SunBird Lions installed their new officers and the new officers of the Basha High School LEO Club. The 2013-2014 LEO President received her 100 percent President’s award and a number of LEOs received Certificates of Appreciation for assisting the Lions during their food drives. Eight Lions received…