Jay Rosenlof Is the smell of fresh-cut wood, the sound of wood cutting or sanding tools, or the sight of a beautiful woodgrain a thrill? Then you are probably a great appreciator of woodworking and all the challenges it brings. Are you a woodworker, a wood enthusiast, or have plans to begin working with wood?…
Category: October 2023
Features, October 2023
Don’t Fall for the Latest Funeral Scam
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Losing a loved one is already an emotionally challenging time, and the last thing you need is to fall victim to a scam that is now becoming more prevalent. These heartless schemes prey on vulnerable individuals when they’re most in need. Here’s how to identify and protect yourself from…
October 2023, Sports
Prescott Lakes Tournament Winners
Walter Fritz and Michael Hovan won all of their six matches at the Prescott Lakes Pickleball Tournament. They both got gold medals after a hard-fought match on center court. They were down 8-2 and came back to win 19-17. It turned out to be a real crowd-pleaser!
Generals, October 2023
Mezzabyte Continues to Support SaddleBrooke Communities
Tim Morsani Mezzabyte, the SaddleBrooke Computer Store, recently donated a laptop to Community Circle Players for use in controlling the sound system of their productions. Susan Sterling, one of the Players’ directors, was enthusiastic in her appreciation of the gift. “This will allow precise control of any sound cues that are used in a theater…
Generals, October 2023
Override Continuation for the Oracle School District
Linda Lyon, Board President, and Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent This November, the Oracle School District (OSD) will be asking voters to approve a ballot measure called an Override Continuation (Proposition 481). This is locally supported funding to supplement the basic budget. This will not be a new tax but, rather, a continuation of the tax rate…
October 2023, Sports
Men’s Putters Face the Highlands Men’s Putters for the Saguaro Cup
Scott Baker The Saguaro Cup Tournament is a quarterly event between the Highlands Men’s Putters and the SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters. The tournament rotates location between the two clubs every quarter and has been going on for eight years. This quarter, eight members of the SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters (Don Stone, Scott Baker, Aaron Houser, Jerry Deppen,…
Generals, October 2023
British Car Club
Russ Van Tine Do you own a British car? Maybe an MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Mini, Austin Healey, Range Rover, etc.? It does not have to be an antique! Come join us for breakfast and an occasional “caravan.” We are waiting for temperatures to get a little cooler before we do a caravan (so some of…
Generals, October 2023
Men’s Putters Start a New ‘Buddy System’
Scott Baker A near-fatal home accident involving one of SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters’ longtime members has sparked awareness of a need in our community. Peter Rice, an 83-year-old gentleman who has cerebral palsy since birth, fell in his home in June. Peter has also had some minor strokes and lost his longtime companion and wife in April. He was…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
Glass Art Club’s Fall Class Registration
Beth Longman The Glass Art Club of SaddleBrooke had many fun and creative times last year, and we’re looking forward to more of the same during the 2023-24 season. The fall class schedule has been sent to our club members, and in-person registration is underway. If you aren’t a member yet, you can find the…
October 2023, Sports
Senior Softball News!
King Mitchell Well, here it is Sept. 26, and SaddleBrooke Progress deadline time. That means words from the golden fingertips of yours truly! Labor Day Tournament Highlights! In the books is our Labor Day Tournament, appreciatively sponsored by Beyond Clean. Thanks, Jimmy and Karen. We had a rip-roaring crowd down for some softball “dramedy,” tunes, brats,…