Dale Farland It is July and do you still need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in 2024? Would you prefer not to pay income taxes on your RMD? There is a Smart Tax Strategy that reduces your income taxes while helping a local charity—the Oracle Schools Foundation…
Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys It’s a shorter name, with an expanded focus! Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues has evolved to Friends of Pinal Pets, Inc. The new name reflects an added mission: preventing pets from even entering a shelter. Pinal County Animal Care & Control (PCACC), located near Casa Grande, is…
Chris Grey Independence Day, July 4, is many things to many people. Burgers and brats on the grill, icy lemonade and beer, a dip in a pool, family events, and fireworks after dark—those are just a few of what have become standards by which we remember the day. At the Golden Goose Thrift Shop in…
Unit 6: We Love Block Parties! Katie Lundgren On May 17, Marc and Katie Lundgren hosted the 2nd annual Redneck Trailer Party at their home. We had BBQ burgers and dogs, and a variety of vittles for all to share. We even celebrated a birthday with song and cake. The costume contest included prizes for 1st,…
Debby Bowen Honored as SBCO Receptionist of the Year Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 8, at SaddleBrooke Community Outreach’s (SBCO) annual meeting, Debby Bowen was recognized as its receptionist of the year for 2023-24. This honor is significant for an all-volunteer organization that relies upon hundreds of volunteers to implement its programs to feed, clothe, enrich…
Linda Shannon-Hills Welcome to our new homeowners moving into our beautiful community in the last few months. We have a wonderful welcome program for all new residents to SaddleBrooke Ranch. Each month, the Newcomers Welcome Volunteers hold a gathering for new homeowners and renters. You are invited to attend to learn more about our community.…