R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Pig butchering is a term that invokes horrendous images. In this case, however, it’s a term for a sinister scam that has become alarmingly prevalent in recent years. This scam, which originated in China during the pandemic, involves cybercriminals who “fatten up” their victims before slaughtering them, much like…
July 2024, Religion
Be Still
Chet Kwiat Psalm 46:10 When things get a little crazy, and seem to be out of control, as they often do, we tend to want to do something. In an early book, Dr. John Maxwell had a chapter titled, “Don’t just do something, stand there.” That goes against our natural impulses. We feel like we…
July 2024, Religion
“Are We There Yet?”
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church What’s coming in the future has always been a mystery to mankind. There are those who believe that mankind can solve all our problems and make our world a better place. They believe we can make our world a place where all people prosper, where all people are treated…
July 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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Generals, July 2024
A New Name, a New Focus
Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys It’s a shorter name, with an expanded focus! Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter and Rescues has evolved to Friends of Pinal Pets, Inc. The new name reflects an added mission: preventing pets from even entering a shelter. Pinal County Animal Care & Control (PCACC), located near Casa Grande, is…
June 2024, Front Page
Pencil Pushers Donate Art Supplies for Students
On Dec. 6, 2023, Robson Ranch colored pencil artists delivered more than $400 worth of art supplies to Sheri Roberts. Sheri is the dedicated art teacher to 400 students grades 1 through 8 at the Eloy Toltec School. Ms. Roberts is allotted $150 per semester for her students, which is not much if you have…
June 2024, Front Page
Paris Welcomes the Roving Ranchers
Pat Sand The Roving Ranchers recently embarked on a 10-day AMA Waterways Cruise from April 22 to May 2, with 14 residents exploring France and having a phenomenal week. The Ranchers flew to Paris and stayed at the Maison Astor, where everyone met for a cocktail party before walking to a local restaurant for some…
June 2024, Front Page
RR Golfers Donate to Junior Golf Association of Arizona
Russ Stocek After 16 years we may have finally cleaned out our golf stuff. Although this year’s donation was smaller than in past years, we were still able to donate 26 golf bags, 168 irons, 93 woods, and 33 putters. This annual donation by Robson golfers is always much appreciated by the kids of Junior…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Robson Ranch Material Girls—The Language of Quilting
Cherie Bates With summer upon us, and the heat, there is plenty of indoor time for our quilters to work on the projects that have been staring at them during the cooler, outdoor fun-time months. We take out our UFOs (unfinished objects) and start organizing and working on the HSTs, QSTs, and WIPs (half-square triangles,…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
News from the Sky: The Volunteers of Phoenix Sky Harbor
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is known for being America’s Friendliest Airport® in large part because of the more than 360 volunteer Navigators that help direct and answer passenger questions throughout the airport. Since the Navigator program started in 2000, a dedicated group of professionals has helped ensure visitors to Phoenix Sky Harbor get a…