Jay Clayton Wilson Diane Korn got her jury summons. Many Brookies have received those special invitations to attend the courtroom at the Pinal County seat. Diane shared their angst at having her week interrupted by a trip to Florence and perhaps a lengthy trial. It’s not like any of us have unused time on our…
Category: Features
Features, June 2017
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell It’s hot and getting hotter as the month of June progresses. Your irrigation system will keep everything alive. But you must attend to anything growing in a container. With a shovel and a bit of ingenuity, you can install extra “spaghetti” tubes to reach your containers and get them on the watering system.…
Features, June 2017
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Leslie Rocco Gigantic strides are being made to reduce euthanasia at Tucson’s animal shelter. Unsung heroes in this battle are pet rescue groups who annually take in many hundreds of sick, injured and behavioral pets. Rescue groups give the homeless a second chance at love but the cost of these life-saving efforts is staggering. As…
Features, June 2017
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
How does Senior Village do it? Dispatch is the clue Stephanie Thomas Do you remember how you felt when you received your first driver’s license? That sense of freedom, of independence, of adventure? Having a driver’s license is one of our most valued documents; a symbol of our ability to go where we want and…
Features, June 2017
In Passing
Dr. Carl Housmyer Dr. Carl L. Housmyer passed away May 13, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his wife Arlene, daughter Jana (Brian) Wagner, son Josh, sister Pat (Gerald) Marker, two grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces and nephews and former wife, Sally Pearson. Carl, a chemist, worked in the pharmaceutical field, retired in…
Features, June 2017
Artist of The Month
Mick Desmarais – Playing with light and shadows LaVerne Kyriss “I’ve always enjoyed drawing,” recollected SaddleBrooke artist Mick Desmarais. “I drew illustrations for pamphlets, flyers and advertisements while in school and the Air Force. I particularly like landscapes with streets, buildings, cars and people. This helps me not only get a sketch down on canvas,…
Features, June 2017
Golden Goose Truckers attempt assault on the back side of Mt. Lemmon
Mike Buckley On Saturday, April 15, three Golden Goose truckers and a visiting friend attempted a mountain bike ride, Assault on the Back Side of Mt. Lemmon. Stan Watkins, probably the top mountain biker in SaddleBrooke, led our group on the ride from Oracle up Mt. Lemmon and back. Joining the adventure were fellow Golden…
Features, Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Hearing Loss Association
The Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road. Our speaker will be Michele Michaels, a graduate of Arizona State University cum laude. She is the…