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A6 March 2022 • Community • www.lwca.com After the pictures were taken, Col. Mike and his group joined Lou and his group for a birthday lunch, compliments of Dave Mickles’ generosity. They had lunch in the airport’s restaurant while waiting for their return flight plan to be approved and the plane to be refueled. What a birthday celebration! Lou couldn’t have imagined a better one! Lou respectfully insisted on waiting for the Marines to board the C-130 to take off for San Diego before he left. -John Latus is a veteran and Leisure World resident. KC-130 -J lands in Mesa. It is the most sophisticated airborne tanker in the world with a capacity of 63,000 lbs. of fuel. It is capable of refueling fighter planes in flight, enabling them to reach their targets and return home. WESTERNBANKS.COM • 480-807-7500 5901 E McKellips Rd, Suite 104 • Mesa Southwest corner of McKellips Rd and Recker Rd WE SUPPORT HOMETOWN HEROES. If you work (or worked) in education, fire, law enforcement, medical, or military, you’re eligible for $500 off mortgage closing costs* and excellent banking benefits from Western State Bank. VISIT US TO LEARN MORE! *Financing available upon approved credit. Must be closed/originated through the bank’s mortgage department upon credit approval. Member FDIC. Spring is the season of new beginnings. fresh buds, animals awakening and the earth coming to life again! On Thursday, March 10, 2022 the Leisure Word Lions will host a fundraiser, “Lions’ Spring Fling!” And it is “eggs”actly what you need in the Hopi Pima Room at Rec 2. This is an evening of dinner, entertainment and a raffle/ auction of prizes large and small. Tom’s barbecue is catering the event with pulled pork, brisket, coleslaw and beans with all the trimmings. A dessert cake is included with the meal! This is a BYOB event. The Lions will provide coffee and soft drinks. Entertainment will be a DJ spinning our musical favorites for a fun evening of dancing. The gala starts at 5:00 p.m. with happy hour, followed by dinner and then the raffle and auction. The evening closes with the 50/50 drawing after the DJ has thoroughly delighted us. The raffle prizes include a kitchen package of small appliances, Terry Redlin framed art, liquor packages, Southwestern décor, decorator vases, restaurant gift cards and much more! Raffle tickets are $2 each, or 3 for $5, and will be sold at the function. The auction items are a handmade quilt and a designer sculpture by Gaylord Ho valued at over $500. Tickets are $22 each and are available now at the Recreation Department. The proceeds from the event will support local veterans’ organizations. We hope to see you on Thursday, March 10 for this fun- filled gathering! Thank you for supporting the Leisure World Lions! Lions Club Spring Gala Supports Veterans: Get Tickets Today! Sprin Flin Lou surrounded by the KC-130 crew who wished him a Happy Birthday! Marines Fly to Mesa to Wish Veteran Lou Byrd Happy Birthday! continued from A1. Your Local HVAC Experts Are Ready to Serve You $ 50 OFF ANY REPAIR OVER $150 Limit one coupon per household. Offer must be presented at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers. Some restrictions, fees and taxes may apply. ©2021 Clockwork IP, LLC. Limit one coupon per household. Offer must be presented at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers. Some restrictions, fees and taxes may apply. ©2021 Clockwork IP, LLC. WAIVED DISPATCH FEE WITH ANY SERVICE OR REPAIR VALUED OVER $250 Active Military, Veterans, & First Responders - Sign Up to Receive: 10% OFF Repairs and 2 Annual Maintenance Checks For FREE! Call Today 480-716-9750 or Visit OneHourHeatAndAir.com/Scottsdale