Gerry Tietje One of the first things Claire and I noticed when we moved to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) in June 2021 was how many lizards were around—in our backyard, on the Nature Trail, and in nearby state parks. With my penchant to know more about things in nature, I began to identify and study them.…
James J. Beregi In February, the Past Exalted Rulers Association (PERA) made a donation from the Queen of Hearts charity funds. A donation of $1,000 was made to the Desert Woodcrafters before our Queen of Hearts drawing on Jan. 27. In 2022 this organization distributed 2,292 Pens for Troops overseas through Chaplains and Woodcraft. This…
SBR friends at the River Bottom Bar and Grill (photo by Debora Witten)
Linda Lyon Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & Rescues recently participated in Arizona Gives Day and thankfully, many generous donors once again stepped forward to support the cause. We cannot relent however, in our effort to champion the dogs and cats of the Pinal shelter and their supporting rescues. Their needs are unrelenting! Margret…
Joy Wegner You likely already know that in the southern Arizona summer heat, it is important to protect your canine companion from getting too warm. You want to avoid leaving them waiting in your car, and you want to walk or exercise with them in the cool early morning or evening hours. Here’s some additional…
Georgine Hurst High on the hill of El Conquistador Way in Oro Valley sits a small church known as “The Wedding Chapel.” The quaint chapel creates a fairy tale-like setting with a breathtaking panoramic view of Tucson. It is made of rustic colored stones trimmed with dark grout and has a beautiful steeple, an inviting…