Ross Dunfee The thought of independence for the 13 English colonies was revolting to the mother country and the colonies knew that they had to band together to obtain their freedom, and they did. The First Continental Congress convened and concluded at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774. Their primary…
Features, November 2022
U.S. Military History: Military Birthdays
Features, November 2022
Writing for Publication—Determined and Deliciously Diverse!
A car explodes. The mafia executes a million-dollar heist. A flower-child sleeps on Grecian beaches and treks across Afghanistan. A Navy brat experiences the perks and pains of growing-up military. A black-widow preys on a change-of-life divorcee. A social outcast rescues a thrift-store clerk’s rent money. A woman’s healing journey revisits childhood pain and unearths…
Features, November 2022
Women of Action Christmas Luncheon
Join Women of Action on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ranch House Ballroom for a Christmas Luncheon. Speakers: * Border Patrolman Justin Jones * Inspirational Speaker from PragerU and Turning Point USA Alison Kay Furno Entertainment will be provided by SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings. There will be door prizes and a fundraiser…
Sports, November 2022
SBRTA … Rain or Shine
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) players know what to do if it rains on our play—we take it to the parking lot for a tailgate party! The SBRTA offers exhibition tennis, clinics, group or private lessons, POP tennis, doubles, mixed doubles, and round robin tournaments, as well as many social events. If…
Sports, November 2022
SBRMGA—Match Play Tournament Results
Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) Match Play Tournament kicked off July 28 and finished Sept. 15. The tournament structure incorporated three flights. Each flight had a Championship and a Consolation bracket. The competition continued until each competitor experienced a minimum of two losses (one in the Championship flight and one in…
Sports, November 2022
Relishing Pickleball: Pickleball Hitting the Major Leagues
David Zapatka The Seattle Mariners hosted “Pickleball Night” on Sept. 10. Group tickets helped raise money for the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. Valley resident and Seattle native, Riley Newman, threw out the first pitch for his hometown team. Riley grew up a Mariners fan, and this was a dream come true for him. Riley is…