Ross Dunfee Flag—What do you think of by reading the following list: Fluked, Admiralty, Stockless, Grapnel, Herreshoff, Northill, CQR, Delta, Danforth, and Bruce? If your answer was “various kinds of anchors,” you are correct. The first (unofficial) flag of the Continental Navy, called the Infantry Battalion Flag, was adopted in December 1864. It consisted of a…
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Word of the Month: Chicane
David Zapatka The Tour de France is one of the greatest sporting spectacles of the year. I love watching the drama and triumph. While watching the broadcast, I heard a commentator describe the upcoming chicane in the course and knew immediately that “chicane” would be my next word of the month. Chicane verb chi·cane | shi-ˈkān , chi- 1. to…
Sports, February 2022
Softball Player Profile: Allie Woodcock
Ken Muhlbeier Because his father was a prolific boxer and had no love for team sports, Allie Woodcock was first encouraged and instructed in the pugilistic arts. Soon, other boys in their Norfolk, Va., neighborhood were showing up for instructions and sparring sessions. When neighborhood mothers became aware of what their youngsters were dabbling in,…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Spreading Good Cheer
Jeana Capel-Jones and Nils Johnson During the holiday season, the Fine Arts Guild partnered with Casa Grande’s Art Mobile to bring some cheer to some 200 seniors in the local communities of Eloy and Casa Grande. The Fine Arts Guild collected shoeboxes, toiletries, and art supplies to distribute to seniors who are less fortunate. Thank you…
Front Page, February 2022
Dance the Night Away on February 2
Mary Jo Albrecht What could be more romantic, with Valentine’s Day near, than dancing the night away? Join the Robson Ranch Dance Club (RRDC) on Feb. 2 for an evening of dancing featuring our DJ, Christa Quackenbush. Christa will be offering an assortment of music including Latin, swing, ballroom and country. Whether you’re looking for…
Generals, February 2022
Christmas Blessing
This past Christmas season, Rock Springs Church set aside each Sunday in December for our people to bring coats and blankets to give to Regeneration Church in Ocean Beach, Calif. Rock Springs has partnered with Regeneration Church for the past six years as they seek to reach out to the broken and drug addicted street…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Christmas Line Dance Party
On Thursday, Dec. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Robson Ranch Hermosa Ballroom, the Line Dance Club held its first annual Christmas Dance Party. All Dance Club members were invited to attend; and if a nonmember wanted to attend, the price was only $5. The club provided pizza and wine for all dancers…
Features, February 2022
Madaras Gallery Presents Annual All Artist Show February 27 – March 13
Nina Berghausen Madaras Gallery is proud to present the Annual All Artist Show beginning Sunday, Feb. 27 through March 13. It will feature new work by Diana Madaras and 10 guest artists. There will be a “meet and greet” with artist Brian Bystedt, who will present his outdoor metal wall sculptures on Sunday, Feb. 27…
Front Page, February 2022
A Jolly Good Tournament
Pam Mumy The Robson Ranch Ladies Golf Association had a jolly good time at our annual December Red and Green Tournament. Sixty-four members, decked out in their team holiday colors, played a match full of fun. There was lots of team spirit, with cheering and fun bantering amongst the players. The tournament was a different…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Here Come the Pigs!
Carol Breen Making pigs has become very popular at the studio. There are piglets of all shapes and sizes. Once they are painted, they become delightful piggies sure to make you smile. Mark your calendar: The Robson Ranch Arts & Crafts Spring Show and Sale will be March 12 in the Hermosa Ballroom.