Category: April 2022

Around Town with the Roving Ranchers

Ranchers at Francisco Grande

Pat Sand The Roving Ranchers were busy this past month going out and about. On Saturday, Feb. 26, a group of Ranchers drove to the Singing Pandas restaurant in Chandler. Singing Pandas is a family-run business featuring authentic Chinese cuisine. While the group feasted on dinner, “Mike” provided the entertainment of several singing personalities including…

Editorial Weekend Reminder

Hello Robson Ranch submitters! Remember, when the 10th falls on a weekend, the editorial deadline is the Friday before. This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the May edition is April 8 by 4 p.m. Please send your submissions on time and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or…

Who Decided That We Needed a Quilt?

Susie Klopp According to Mirriam-Webster’s Dictionary the word quilt means, “a coverlet for a bed, made of two layers of fabric with some soft substance between them and stitched in patterns through all thicknesses to prevent the filling from shifting.” Historians have found that quilted items, including garments, were used as far back as ancient Egypt, India, and…

Word of the Month: Ziggurat

David Zapatka Reader John W. Patterson writes, “For what it’s worth, because of my ever-deepening interest in what might be called “The History of Ideas,” I’ve been following your Word column in our Quail Creek Crossing for some years now. In a very real way, etymology is itself a useful adjunct for dealing with the…

Poker Tournament Results

Tamara Weaver

Bill Waugh Jr. The Poker Tournament was a great success with men and women battling for the championship. Bob Wilson outlasted 44 entries and was crowned the champion of the event. Tamara Weaver came in 8th place and also won the last lady standing award. Thanks to all who attended.