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…
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…
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.
Martha Spillane From Icebergs… Robson Ranch resident Becky Montgomery and her husband Richard have lived in Iowa and Alaska. Both educators, Becky taught grammar school and Richard was a principal. Their love of teaching and the outdoors helped draw them to Alaska. So, with two young sons in tow, they moved to Wainwright, a 100%…
Another life-changing MasterMind! Robson Ranch event was held in late January. This time it was about locating the MasterMind! Medallion that was hidden somewhere in our community. The team of Linda Johnson, Katrina Sugar, and Annie Woods used their detective skills to decipher all of the daily clues. Then, the super sleuths discovered the MasterMind!…
It was an extravaganza of an evening in the Hermosa Ballroom on Jan. 21. Our community came together for MasterMind! Robson’s Got Talent. It was quite a show. Robson Ranch residents owned all of it—performing, managing the stage, awarding door prizes, judging acts, emceeing, rehearsing, costuming, operating sound systems, greeting people at the door, and…