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June 2024, Clubs & Classes
What Is 54?
Kathy Sinnott, PhD As I write this, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 54 is the number of total law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty since 2024 began. So, what is 54? It’s far too many of our nation’s heroes who sacrificed for our freedom and safety. And, as summer knocks…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Robson Ranch Republican Club Meets the Candidates
Conrad Tolson Our special guests for April were Steve Miller, County Supervisor, District 3; Jill Broussard, County School Supervisor; Dana Lewis, County Recorder and Election Director; and Kathleen Winn, candidate for U.S. Congress, District 6. All will be on the July 30 primary ballot. Steve Miller is an Arizona native, has been a Pinal County…
Generals, June 2024
Healthy Dogs, Thanks to Friends of Pinal
Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys Theodore is one very lucky dog! When Theodore was just six months old, he arrived at the Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) with a deformed back leg, caused by a broken pelvis and leg at a very young age. It was difficult for him to walk normally, but…
Features, June 2024
Reading Between the Wines
On May 6, Reading Between the Wines book club, which began November 2009, met at the home of Barbara Sewell to discuss the book, The Women, by Kristin Hannah. Like most of Kristin Hannah’s books, this one did not disappoint. This historical fiction book takes place during the Vietnam War era. The main character, Frankie,…
Features, June 2024
Residents Sweeten Support for Eloy Elementary School District’s Family Support Center
C hrista Quackenbush Robson Ranch residents showcased their community spirit and generosity once again at the spring Bake Sale benefiting the Eloy Elementary School District’s Family Support Center, also known as Angela’s Closet. Angela’s Closet, directed by the dedicated Angela Acuna, is a lifeline for families facing various challenges by providing food and clothing, technology…
Clubs & Classes, June 2024
Robson Ranch RC Club Wings and Wheels Outreach Awards
Jane Minish and Bob Kehoe On April 4, the Robson Ranch Radio Control (RC) Club held its last social event of our winter season. This included our annual Rib Cook-Off, season-ending awards, and presentation of our Wings and Wheels Outreach Grants. The first grant of $800 went to the Civil Patrol (CAP) of Eloy, under…
Features, June 2024
Word of the Month: Chimichurri
David Zapatka One of my favorite dishes on cruise ships is fish al fresco, “fish cooked and eaten in the fresh air.” This means the executive chef purchases fresh-caught fish in the ports, displays them in the outdoor grill section of the ship, then cooks them to order. One of my favorites is chimichurri on…
June 2024, Sports
Tennis Cornhole Tournament
On April 25 the Tennis Club at Robson Ranch held its annual meeting at the Grille. After the meeting, the second annual cornhole tournament was held. Three executive board positions were up for election. Secretary Pauline Graham and Member-at-Large CJ Azaria will remain in their positions until 2025. The newly elected executive board are President…
June 2024, Sports
Club Champions!
The Robson Ranch Ladies Golf Association presented awards to this year’s Club Championship tournament winners on April 3. Forty-nine golfers competed in the two–day tournament. The 2024 Club Champion is Diane Penner. Diane shot a two-day score of 162 with rounds of 83 and 79. Mary Nielsen is the Gross winner from Flight 1. Mary…