Thanks to our Veterans

John’s most challenging experience was in Special Operations: “Operation Desert Rock” at Frenchman Flat, NV, an atomic bomb testing grounds. His unit was the first to be involved in a live detonation. In six-foot trenches, two thousand feet from the blast, it felt like a hurricane and an earthquake when the first blast, a fireball, on the tower exploded. John was in a crouch position in the trench, with x-ray goggles on, and could see all the bones in his body. Then everything around them was sucked up, and the trench was covered with debris and dirt. They had to dig themselves out. Afterwards, they were decontaminated and checked for radiation regularly.

Jan Christensen Battle Cry, a 1955 movie based on Leon Uris’ own World War II experiences, inspired John and six of his Bryan, OH high school buddies to think about enlisting in the Marine Corps. Since there was a need to beef up enlistments after the Korean War, a two-year enlistment program was made available to…

Putters Pink Out and September winners

Camille Esterman On Oct. 2, the Ranchette Putters held a Pink Out Day in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer. Members arrived wearing pink shirts and jackets, pink shorts and skorts, pink hats and visors, pink socks and shoes, pink tights, and pink tutus! Even pink obstacles decorated the green. Everyone brought an additional…

Gold sponsor addresses Putters

Camille Esterman Dennis Eckmeyer, a SaddleBrooke Ranch resident and New York Life agent, is a new gold level sponsor of the Ranchette Putters. He addressed the group during an informative social hour and explained the services he provides, as well as some of the pitfalls and challenges faced in retirement. The Ranchette Putters thank Eckmeyer…

Understanding the Impeachment Process – A Special Event

Kay Lantow Join your neighbors for a great opportunity to learn about and discuss the impeachment process. Our speaker is Frank Riggs, who as a Congressman from California, was involved in the Clinton impeachment. He will present a historical and Constitutional perspective while offering insights and comparing previous impeachments initiated by Congress to today. Riggs served in the U.S.…

Welcome New Neighbors

Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills You have just moved into SaddleBrooke Ranch, and getting to know other new neighbors is a good way to get incorporated into this friendly and fast-growing community. So join us on Nov. 21, for the Newcomer’s Meet ‘N Greet. This event gives new residents a chance to meet other new…