In Passing

Carolee Louise Bailey On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, Carolee Louise Bailey (nee Gentili), loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away in Tucson, Ariz. Carolee was born and raised in Tacoma, Wash., the only child of Albert and Louise Gentili. She attended Central Washington State University briefly before her first marriage and the birth of her…

The Making of a Turquoise Cabochon

Cameron Downey is seen polishing a turquoise stone. Cameron uses the cabochon method of preparing this gem for a jewelry setting. (In modern times a gemstone is often cut.) Here, Cameron will highly polish the turquoise to ensure that the colors of the stone are enriched. Photo by Debora Witten

Ever Wondered About the Meaning of Life?

Every Wednesday morning, from 9 to 11 a.m., a group of SBR men gather in the Hacienda Building La Vista room to study the Bible. Our main goal is to read through the Bible verse by verse, secondly it’s to find ways we can apply biblical truths in our daily lives, and thirdly for fellowship. What…

The Tributaries Performing Benefit Concert

Dale Farland and Barry Swartzberg This is your chance to experience The Tributaries band as they will be performing another benefit concert for the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF). Last April, everyone who attended this sold-out benefit concert for the Oracle Schools Foundation had an evening of total enjoyment for over two hours. This talented group…

Lucky Family Member!

Jerry Womack is busy working on making a ring. The ring is made of silver and will have an inlaid turquoise stone. The ring will be a gift to a family member. He works on his art piece in the SBR Lapidary Room in the Technology Center. Photo by Debora Witten