Ann Vernon, Foundation Board Member “Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing, but then I know it’s growing strong,” sang Neil Diamond in his epic song “Sweet Caroline”. Unlike the famous singer, those responsible for forming the Oracle School Foundation knew exactly where it began … and indeed, it is still growing strong. The…
Category: December 2020
Features, December 2020
Defense Against Frozen Pipes
Stuart Watkins Arizona residents may not know how easy it is to defend your home from frozen pipes bursting when the weather dips below freezing, and it does happen. First, when the weather is in the 30s, make certain your water hoses are disconnected from the outside spigots. If water is in the hose and…
Features, December 2020
Dollars and Sense: What Is the Maximum Loan Amount?
Melanie Sedam A maximum loan amount describes the total amount that an applicant is authorized to borrow. Maximum loan amounts are used for standard loans, credit cards, and line-of-credit accounts. Key Takeaways * A maximum loan amount describes the total sum that one is authorized to borrow on a line of credit, credit card, personal…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Fighting Fires in Arizona
Pam Boedeker The SaddleBrooke Nature Club has been fortunate to have interesting and informative virtual speakers during the Pandemic. Two of those recent speakers were Eric Hiddleston, Tucson district Engine Supervisor, and Aaron Casem, State Fire Prevention and Mitigation Officer. Both work for the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and have more than…
Sports, December 2020
Ann Martin Wins MPWGA Golf Championship—Again!
Ann Lange Since its origin in the 15th century, it has been called names like goiff, gowfe, gouf, and golve. Those who lament that the best four-letter words were already taken often pronounce it backwards. On a bad day, some just call it goof. However on good days, such as Nov. 3 when Ann Martin shot…
General, December 2020
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Time to ‘Re-Member’ the Network Marcy Vernon To say that 2020 has been an unusual year for us at SB Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) is clearly an understatement. Over COVID-19 concerns we cancelled our large group fundraising events. Accordingly, it is quite humbling to report that our loyal and generous members continued to send in…
Features, December 2020
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Ross Dunfee Japan became an aggressor nation near the turn of the 20th century by attacking and winning two wars with China (1894-95 and the Russo-Japanese war 1904-05). Its successful participation in World War I (1914-18) and other military successes helped to fuel its aggressive ambitions. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Japan invaded…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
SaddleBrooke Cloggers
Carol Jones It’s been a tough summer for all of us, but some of the cloggers have kept our dancing alive and well. We’ve learned lots of new dances and had so much fun doing it. We are wearing our masks and dancing safely at a distance.
General, December 2020
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke Selects Executive Director David Loendorf Senior Village at SaddleBrooke proudly announces the hiring of Linda Hampton as Executive Director to manage the rapid growth of our non-profit organization. Linda comes to the Village after serving 10 years as the Executive Director of the Marana Food Bank, a branch of the Community…
Sports, December 2020
Hole-in-One for Preserve Homeowner!
Joe Reiman Beverly Reiman made a hole-in-one on the 100-yard par three hole number 4 of the recently reopened Preserve Course on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Playing with her Wednesday women’s golf group, she used her Callaway Mavrik 8-iron, burying the ball on the fly in the hole.