Bob Simpson My first ranch job that day was twisting wire around wood staves to fasten them to a corral framework. As I learned that too many twists would result in a broken wire, Joe hollered at me that he was charging me ten cents for every one I broke. I hollered back, “That’s okay,…
Don Bott Cheers, whistles and grand applause abounded at SaddleBrooke’s DesertView Performing Arts Center on March 18 when the almost 400 music lovers present were treated to an extraordinary and exhilarating performance of the music of the great Irving Berlin sung by the Canada del Oro Barbershop Chorus and the Chandler High School Men’s Chorus.…
Jacqueline Cohen Self-defined as an eclectic artist, Fred Flanagan confesses he sometimes lies awake at night thinking about an image he wants to create or a technique or medium he wants to learn. Born in Blandburg, Pennsylvania, Fred’s father, also Fred, an Army career serviceman, mother Margaret and younger brother Francis, moved constantly. Before beginning…
Mark your calendars now for SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) annual Dinner Dance on November 13, 2015. This year’s event will feature Dick Police as DJ playing music for your dining and dancing pleasure. As with all STS activities, 100% of the proceeds will go to support our active duty and retired troops and their families.
Ted Belanger Eighteen members of the SaddleBrooke CycleMasters participated in the Pima County’s Traffic Skills 101 training class on March 17 and 18. The two day, nine hour course provides instruction and guidance in the implementation of the basic principles of vehicular bicycling. Subjects covered included basic bike maintenance, safety equipment, principles of traffic laws,…
Do you think you might want to be part of a Michigan Club here in SaddleBrooke? The club we envision would consist of our snowbirds that still pay Michigan income taxes. Such a club would provide fellow Michiganders here in SaddleBrooke the opportunity to meet and greet others from our Great Lakes State. Our current…