Ross Dunfee Flag—The Army Seal was used originally during the American Revolution to authenticate documents. It displayed the designation “War Office,” which was synonymous with Headquarters of the Army, and the Roman date MDCCLXXVIII (1778) the first time it was used. It remained unchanged until 1947, when the War Office banner was replaced with “Department…
Shirley Vivone I want to share the best thing ever that happened in our family this week. My grandson, ASU’s shortstop Drew Swift, was picked up by the Oakland A’s baseball team in the 2021 MLB Draft in the eighth round—pretty impressive. Drew went to Hamilton High, played shortstop, and won several awards throughout his…
David Zapatka Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast and reader, Maria Davis, wrote, “I enjoyed your article on thraldom. It’s easier to spot the etymology when the alternative spelling thralldom is used. I have seen thrall and enthralled but thral(l)dom is a word that I had not encountered previously. I came across an interesting word today—percipient. It…
Chuck Heitbrink, HOA Board Secretary The board of directors meetings have been on summer recess. The next business meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. in the ballroom. Have a safe and healthy summer.
Save the Date Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director 2021–22 TAD Tribute Shows: Saturday, 9/18/21 – Studio 54, The Disco Explosion, tickets currently available at the HOA office New show! Friday, 10/15/21 – Mick Adams & The Stones, tickets available Wednesday, 9/8/21 Saturday, 11/13/21 – Aretha: The Queen of Soul, tickets available Wednesday, 9/29/21 Tuesday, 12/14/21 – Ultimate…
Mary Pilon Top o’ the morning, Irish Club members! ‘Tis the season … almost. God willing, we will be back to business as usual come October. Mark your calendars for the grand event! Our first Irish Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, on the clubhouse patio at 4 p.m. Bring your coolers with…