David Zapatka July’s WOTM word, “eggcorn,” resulted in a flurry of reader comments. “Just read your article in the Pioneer Press about eggcorns, and it made me chuckle. I didn’t realize they were called eggcorns, but I’ve encountered a few of the same “slip of the ears.” One that always annoys me is when people say ‘It’s…
David Zapatka Many people believe pickleball was named after founder Joel Pritchard’s dog who was named Pickles. Not true! Joel Pritchard’s son, Frank, recently came clean about the real reason the sport was named pickleball. It was a hot July afternoon on Bainbridge Island, Wash., in 1965 and 13-year-old Frank Pritchard was bored. He whined…
Yvonne Orlich Cris Templeton-Evans is well known in Sun Lakes for her excellent and dedicated work as the director of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Choir, as well as the Sun Lakes Chorale. Both groups are thrilled and excited to learn that Cris was recently honored by the AZ Chapter of the American Chorale…
Sandy Crane In 1989 Mr. E. J. Robson took possession of the SunBird Development from Roosevelt Bank after SunAd Ventures declared bankruptcy. In a meeting, Mr. Robson met with the original 21 lot owners and proposed to add the infamous clubhouse one-time payment of $2,200 for each lot sold after that time to offset his…
Charlie Alley Early Saturday, July 30, I decided to plant a plant in my yard. Using a sharp carpet knife, I cut into the plastic container. Somehow the knife slipped and punctured my radial artery in my left wrist. Immediately, blood spurted a foot into the air. I covered the wound with my right thumb.…
Bonnie Marcus, Community Administrator It has been reported that some residents are putting out food or bird seed for birds. Feeding wildlife is prohibited by Arizona State Law and is not permitted in our community. The SunBird Declaration of Restrictions, Article 2.11, Animals and Pets, states: “No animals, birds, fowl, poultry, or livestock, other than…