Category: Features

Artist of the Month

Jim Morris pauses with an in-progress work.

LaVerne Kyriss “Just a Sunday painter,” is how Jim Morris describes himself, making it a point to insist that he’s not an artist. “I don’t paint for the market and it’s not important to me to sell my work. I paint for enjoyment and to push myself to try new things,” he explained. After moving…

Ken Shelton, Master Kentucky Rifle Artisan

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Gladys K. Lujan SaddleBrooke, as we all know, is home to a very large group of talented individuals – musicians, artists, ceramicists, jewelers, writers, et alia. But there is one exceptional talent of which I was never aware until my husband Jerry and I became friendly with Ken Shelton – that of a master designer…

In Passing

Kenneth Strain Kenneth Strain, 91, long-time resident of SaddleBrooke, passed away June 15, 2017. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Laverne. Survived by good friend Virginia Dial, daughters Terry (Dale) Antonson, Cherlyn (Mike) DeFrancisco, Kathy (Bill) Bartee, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Retired manager from Crown Zellerbach, he was a World War II…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network

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Payoff vet debt campaign raised 30k in 30 days Thanks to generous SaddleBrooke pet lovers, the SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network offered a $15,000 $1 “fur” $1 match if Tucson residents would donate the same. We had great media coverage in both television and newspaper but social media was the big winner. And when donations started…

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Louise Grabell What? It’s too hot? True gardeners never pay attention to the weather! They do what has to be done whenever necessary and it is necessary now to plan for your fall garden. This is the time of year to tidy up things, amend and fertilize and start thinking about removing those annuals that…