Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener Beginning the first day of this year, Jan. 1, 2022, the United States Bureau of Reclamation has announced a Tier 1 Shortage to go into effect for the Colorado River basin. It is the first time a water shortage has been declared on the Colorado River, a source of water…
Sports, January 2022
SBRWGA State Medallion Winners for AZ Golf Association
Carol Mihal The SBR Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) participates annually in the Arizona Golf Association’s (AGA) State Medallion Tournament. This is a year-long event for women of AGA member clubs. Each club records the best two-score low gross total and two-score low net total from the four rounds designated as State Medallion rounds during the…
January 2022, December 2021
Writing About a War You Never Experienced
Patti R. Albaugh I wanted to write a story about the Vietnam War from the perspective of the wife whose husband re-enlists to serve as an advisor to South Vietnam troops. Could I really write a story based on the Vietnam War? Authentically? Accurately? Without offending those who fought in, lost someone in, or avoided the…
January 2022
SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation
The Employee Appreciation Committee Hats off to the residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch. This was our 11th year collecting donations for our employees, and we have enjoyed every minute of it. We broke records this year with your generosity. You have brought a lot of smiles and happiness to these employees who work tirelessly to make…
January 2022
How Essential Oils Can Help You Reach Your New Year’s Goals
JoAnne Gaudioso It’s a new year, and as most people do, you are probably trying to decide on some goals you hope to achieve in the next 365 days. This is not an easy task. We could all use a little help when it comes to staying on target. And if the help comes in…
January 2022
U.S. Military History: Some U.S. Navy History
Ross Dunfee Prior to the American Revolution, the colonies had no naval forces, but did have a large maritime population and many merchant vessels employed in domestic and foreign trade. That merchant service was familiar not only with the sea but also with warfare. On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first Navy.…
January 2022, December 2021
Winds & Strings Holiday Concert Announcement
How would our holiday celebrations be without music? Pretty boring, humdrum, and dreary! Winds & Strings has the solution! The free Winds & Strings Holiday Concert will take place on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. Please come and hum, sing, sway, move to the rhythm, and enjoy the music of all the…
January 2022
Red Cross Blood Drives at SBR: 2022 Schedule
Linda Shannon-Hills Mark your 2022 calendar for the Red Cross blood drives at SaddleBrooke Ranch in the Sol Ballroom at the Ranch House. 2022 schedule: * Saturday, Feb. 19, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday, April 23, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday, July 16, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday, Sept.…
January 2022, December 2021
Keeping Holidays Happy for Pets
Susan Marie, Host of The Doggy Diva Show Tis the season to be celebrating the holidays with family and friends! To ensure that celebrations are relaxing and enjoyable, preparation is key. Before the festivities begin, have a plan in place that includes the safety of your four-legged family members. As we all know, pets are…
January 2022, December 2021
Do We Truly Care About Our Children Regarding Their Education?
Bob Lenihan Bob Lenihan is a resident of SaddleBrooke; a retired Arizona public school elementary teacher and principal; a husband, father and grandfather; a U.S. Air Force veteran; and a member of the Arizona Coalition of School Board Members. Yes, do we truly care about our children regarding their education? I’m not so sure. If…