What Is the “Twist?”

Steve Chapman The theme of the June dinner was “Washington State Wines with a Twist.” So, what exactly is the “twist”? I’ll tell a short story to explain. After 20 years building Chateau Ste. Michelle into an international brand, Washington wine visionary Allen Shoup had a new vision: to create a group of ultra-premium wines, each with…

“Stuff the Bus” for Mt. Vista K-8 School Is Aug. 24!

Crystle Nehrmeyer, District Superintendent Our annual Stuff the Bus events in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch are valuable opportunities for our students, staff, and community to come together and help the students at Mt. Vista K-8 School in Oracle start their school year strong. The event is traditionally scheduled for a Saturday. This year, to allow more students…

Urgent Need for Volunteers

If you have ever considered volunteering, there are some agencies at this time that are desperately searching for assistance. The Foster Care Review Board of Pinal County is looking for volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to serve on the monthly reviews of foster care cases. This is an extremely meaningful position that serves as a…

Did You Know?

Linda Harvey Did you know that Tucson has a national park that you can visit and be back home in SaddleBrooke Ranch the same day? Of course, I am referring to Saguaro National Park. This park takes its name from the iconic saguaro cactus that grows in this area of the Sonoran Desert. The western…