David Zapatka While cruising around Australia on the way to Thursday Island, I read this description about the port city. “The mixed population of Malays, Chinese, Japanese, and Melanesians are engaged mainly in pearling and trochus and sea cucumber fishing.” Trochus—tro·chus noun: 1.a. Capitalized. a genus of chiefly Old World tropical marine gastropods (family Trochidae)…
April 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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April 2024, Features
Be Alert to Tax Return Fraud
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly It’s tax season! That means it’s also time for tax return fraud. This type of fraud is a pervasive issue that can wreak havoc on your finances and leave you dealing with the fallout for months or even years. Did you know that the IRS flagged over $5 billion…
April 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Blocking Shots
David Zapatka Would you like to neutralize the hard shots being hit in your direction? Consider a blocking strategy. Blocking a shot properly requires technique, positioning, timing and strategy. Follow this advice to improve your blocking skills: * Stand with your knees bent and feet shoulder-width apart. The lower you can get down, the better.…
April 2024, Generals
SBR Newcomers Welcome Gathering Is April 24
Linda Shannon-Hills You are loving our wonderful community, but do you know all that is available to you as a new resident? Don’t be overwhelmed with moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch. It’s a new community, new state, new home … “Where do I find all the information to make settling into this new community easier?” Come…
April 2024, Sports
SBRWGA Aiming Fore a Cure
Patti Jo Lewis In February, a great group of our SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) players chose to participate in the 2024 “Take a Swing at Cancer” golf tournament at the Preserve Golf Course at SaddleBrooke. Melanie Timberlake and Kay Johnson captured Closest to the Pin wins. Thanks to all the women who support…
April 2024, Generals
Stations of the Cross
Stuart Watkins One SaddleBrooke resident was among the men who helped construct the Stations of the Cross at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church in Catalina. As Gene Bywater posed by Station One, my camera caught a picture that looked like a ray of light was beaming down on the Prayer Hands on the…
April 2024, Generals
36th Annual Oracle Spring Run Benefit Car Show
Edward Larsen The 36th annual spring run benefit car show occurs on Saturday, April 20, in Oracle. This car show is sponsored by the Oracle Historical Society. Entries are open to all makes and models of cars, trucks, off–roads, and cycles. There are first- and second-place trophies in 12 classes, including trophies for best engine,…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Clothe Me Sewing Group Luncheon
Cher Stroben On Feb. 28, the ladies of “Clothe Me,” a SaddleBrooke Ranch sewing group, had their first semiannual luncheon at the Ranch House Grill. We gathered to celebrate the clothing members have been making. We modeled the clothing items we have been sewing, passed along tips to help one another, and enjoyed each other’s…
Generals, April 2024
Oracle Public Library Book Sale April 20
Mark your calendars! The Oracle Public Library Book Sale is on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be hundreds and hundreds of books … and more! Items for sale include paperbacks, hardbacks, fiction, nonfiction, CDs and DVDs, Oracle maps, and library mugs. From 2 to 3 p.m., you can fill…