The West Wingers (Unit 10-1) build July 4th float

Janet Slusher To commemorate Independence Day, residents from one of the newest sections, 10-1 (aka The West Wingers), built an unbelievably awesome July 4th float with the theme of the American Eagle. Veteran float builder and resident Mike Slusher took the float design his wife Janet developed, and with much help from other residents, transformed…

Beads of Courage

David Bassham. Robson Ranch Woodworkers President Residents join the Robson Ranch Woodworkers for many reasons: to work on a special project, to learn how to create something with wood or enjoy the camaraderie that’s always present at the woodshop. In addition, experienced members can provide hands-on lessons to beginners on projects for charity. For the…

Robson Ranch Writers Guild looks at beginnings

Janet McKenzie Marx “It was a dark and stormy night.” Snoopy sits atop his dog house writing on his manual typewriter. Ho-hum. Trite. What makes a great beginning sentence? What makes most people want to read further? It’s the hook. It’s not always easy for the new writer to think what to write, no matter…

A great time for Rockin’ Red Ranchers

Vicki Baker Grapevine’s story began in 1843 when General Sam Houston and the Republic of Texas met with American Indian nations and negotiated a treaty of peace and friendship at Grape Vine Springs. The first settlers soon arrived by crossing the prairie covered with abundant wild mustang grapes, giving the area its name – Grapevine.…

Rogers, Ark 65AA champs

Johnny Blecher Some things get better with time. That doesn’t typically apply to softball skills, but it seems to work for the Robson Ranch Texans 65AA Softball Team and their tournaments. In June the Texans won the Texas State 65AA Championship in Waxahachie and then in July they won the SSUSA Midwest Championship in Rogers,…