Harry George Ackstein June 7, 1938, Wakaw, Saskatchewan–Sept. 26, 2025, Goodyear, Arizona Harry was the eldest son of Harry and Anne Ackstein, born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan, in 1938. He was resourceful and ambitious from the start, selling seeds and delivering newspapers. Right out of high school at the age of 18, he took a train…
Karen Robbins “I Can Count!” was chosen for the 2025 Book of the Year Award in the category, Early Education Books for Kids, by Creative Child magazine. The award was selected by a committee of parents and educators. I was thrilled “I Can Count!” was recognized and hope children and parents have fun learning to read…
Karen Robbins I first designed the Hands Across America flag in 1991 for my book, Big Bulletin Boards: A Cooperative Approach, by Good Year Books (Scott Foresman). Teachers and children across America learned how to make a large bulletin board flag for their schools by cutting or painting hand prints. This flag was created by children…
The Agua Fria High School District hosted its annual Freshman Career Expo at Phoenix Raceway on Sept. 18. The Expo is a key component of the District’s Freshman Experience class, designed to help students discover their talents, passions, and career goals while developing employability skills. During the event, students from all six of our high…
Kathy Smith It was a fun gathering of folks who were born in August and September. Sharing a meal and friendship in a small group setting is what it’s all about. Sometimes families live far away so getting together to celebrate their birthday month is very special.
David Zapatka After friends recently hiked in the Chiricahua National Monument, I read this in a news article: “Wilcox, Ariz.—A merry troupe of coatis moms and babies were spotted along a road in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona. Cousins of raccoons, the playful coatis gathered and excitedly squeaked with their tails shooting straight up like…