Debora Witten Even pickleball players have to eat. This group has been playing pickleball together for several years and finally made it to the Cadillac Chaparral Restaurant. Seated left to right are: David and Sharon Steen, Dave and Gayle Richey, Judy and Andy Abadia, Debora and Martin DeMatteis, and Jeff and Vida Kaczmarek. It was…
On Jan. 19, Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) Sgt. Nate Vera received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132. Post commander Dan McGregor presented Sgt. Vera with the award during the Post’s general membership meeting. The award is presented annually to a member of law enforcement who…
Dance and exercise yourself to a strong heart and good health. Enjoy the company of others with music and movement. Dancing is good for you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Learning the basics of dance can increase your confidence in a variety of situations without you even realizing it. Take your mind off your feet,…
M.C. Nelson On Jan. 24, the SBR Democratic Club hosted a visit by Jeff McClure, vice chairman of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. We contacted him wanting to know about Pinal County’s five-year plan, water conservation, and visiting home health services. Supervisor McClure informed us of Pinal’s expansions, proposals for vertical farming, and their…
Janelle Authur The dance floor in the Sol Ballroom overflowed with Western dancers at the SBR Social Dance Club’s monthly Western dance on Friday, Feb. 3. Eighty-plus dancers enjoyed the music of Whiskey Riverdogs in the band’s second appearance at the Ranch. The club sponsors Western dances with live bands monthly. The bands play a…
