David Zapatka While cruising around Australia on the way to Thursday Island, I read this description about the port city. “The mixed population of Malays, Chinese, Japanese, and Melanesians are engaged mainly in pearling and trochus and sea cucumber fishing.” Trochus—tro·chus noun: 1.a. Capitalized. a genus of chiefly Old World tropical marine gastropods (family Trochidae)…
Gayle Coe Join us on Monday, May 6. We will celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with Jason Hernandez and his mariachi band. They have been performing since 2021. There are six players in the band, all friends, and some are 5th generation players who were taught either by their parents or at school.…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly It’s tax season! That means it’s also time for tax return fraud. This type of fraud is a pervasive issue that can wreak havoc on your finances and leave you dealing with the fallout for months or even years. Did you know that the IRS flagged over $5 billion…
Vicki Baker Food is more than just the taste on the plate. It’s the history of our cultures. It tells a story about who we are and where we come from. It connects people of different backgrounds and experiences. Just as we browse the relics of history in a museum, we gain similar insights by…
The Robson Ranch Tech Club’s March general session was held on March 11 at the CATC in Room 104. Our topic was “Cut the Cable—Home Antenna Install.” Club President Steve Simpson shared his personal experience regarding purchasing and installing a low-cost home antenna. The agenda was as follows: Why, Strategy, Location, Equipment, Install, Completion. This…
Barbara Brown and Susan Cosio Spring is an exciting time for gardeners. After the brown, sad look of our landscapes during the winter, green is coming up everywhere as perennial plants begin their growing season. Big box stores and nursery shelves are filled with plants to entice shoppers. But wait! There is another option for…