Ken Muhlbeier Few people are aware that the Tilt-a-Whirl carnival ride was invented in Faribault, Minn. Even fewer people were able to enjoy sitting in the deteriorated ride seats outside the boarded-up plant with Ron Hunt and his little league team-mates after practice. With his dad coaching, Ron endured the oversized, all wool uniforms and…
Linda Gayer With COVID-19 numbers shrinking, the Arizona governor lifted some of the imposed COVID restrictions, and the Sports Club opening meant that the Line Dancing Club could return to the aerobics room for all classes. Since quarantine began in March 2020, the line dancer instructors took the classes to the streets of Robson, offering…
Pat Mumy The Robson Ranch Ladies Golf Association traditionally holds a member/guest tournament during March. Members invite friends to visit the Ranch and participate in a fun, two-day golf event. COVID-19 changed all that this year, but members didn’t miss out on the fun!…
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness and Wellness What type of warm up do you do when preparing to work out, play pickleball, tennis, swim, or play golf? The more I talk to people the more I see that the “warm up” is not always as effective as it could be. Many people will do either static…
Nancy Friedman, Co-Education Director Following the HOA and CDC COVID guidelines to hold their annual show and sale, eight guild members opened their garages or used their yards for the display of their artwork with two other members participating also. With each venue having maps available, it did not take long for the seasoned Ranchers…
Ross Dunfee The killing was over. The four-year long Civil War officially ended at Appomattox, Va. April 9, 1865. There was a large division between the northern states (largely industrial) and the southern states (largely agrarian) over slavery, states’ rights, and westward expansion. The election of Lincoln was the last straw, and one month after…