Category: Features

Diane Korn – SaddleBrooke Juror

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Artist of The Month

Mick Desmarais displays his first-place oil painting Sabino Canyon Autumn Splendor.

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,…

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…