Louise Grabell We are deep into winter, but nothing to moan and groan about because it’s a very short season. While not a growing season for most plants, some succulents are getting ready for their early spring blooms like the red aloes and cape aloes, etc. So what’s a gardener to do? If you’re like…
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Features, January 2016
Sisal…once known as the “Green Gold” of the Yucatan
Linda Stack-Chenok Many of you may be acquainted with sisal rugs. That really was my only reference point until I recently visited the Yucatan and delved into the interesting background and history of sisal production. Sisal, which comes from a certain type of agave plant (different from the one for tequila) was once called the…
Features, January 2016
Honor flight #19 October 17-19, 2015
Jerry Lujan SaddleBrooke resident, Julius “Gute” Gutierrez, was one of twenty-five military veterans flying to Washington, D.C on October 17 to see their war memorials. Ten were WWII veterans, 12 were Korean veterans and three were Korea/Vietnam veterans. Gute was one of the three who served during both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. This Honor…
Features, January 2016
How to help your New Year’s resolution stick
Ann Hamm Chances are at some time in your life you’ve made a New Year’s resolution — and then broken it. This year stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. Why? We set forth unrealistic expectations, burn out, then go back to our old, unhealthful ways within a month.…
Features, January 2016
Ironman Florida – success!
Len Kershaw In late October, two couples (Margaret, Francois, Diane and Len) hauled their triathlon gear across country to compete in Ironman Florida on November 7. Ted and Joan Pierce followed, volunteering their time to provide physical and moral support to Diane and Len. This race consists of a 2.4 mile swim in the Gulf…
Features, January 2016
SaddleBrooke couple extends volunteerism
Linda Schreiber Bev Harpold and Ray Wagner arrived here via the Preferred Guest program, fell in love with SaddleBrooke, moved from Illinois and for the past 18 years have devoted their time to being active in the community. I have known them for all of those 18 years and I am aware of the fact…
Features, January 2016
SaddleBrooke man named Xterra Triathlon regional champion
Dick Morgan Rodger Bivens was recently awarded the Western Regional Xterra Championship for his age group for the year 2015. The Xterra triathlon consists of an open water swim event followed by a mountain bike ride and then a trail run. Distances for the race vary but usually are commensurate to an Olympic distance road…
Features, January 2016
Spotlight on Advertiser: Blaze – A Flavor Inferno
John Guerrero Cattleman’s Cafe 2 in Oro Valley has been renamed Blaze – A Flavor Inferno and with the name change brings two vivacious new owners, new flavors and excellent home-style meals—with a flair! Before you enter the restaurant, the magnificent smell of char-broiled goodness entices your senses and prepares you for a delicious encounter.…
Features, January 2016
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
The Power of US gala, on a non-day at a non-time, has no $100 tickets, $50 bar tab or $100 new outfit. Stay home, relax and send 100% of your donation to animal rescue. If each SaddleBrooke animal lover gave $10 we would make a huge impact in Tucson rescue—that’s the Power of Us! The…
Features, January 2016
Meeting 2016 goals
Susan Dawson-Cook Susan is an AFAA certified fitness professional and has worked for Vital Moves (850-4089) since 2006. At New Year’s Eve parties people excitedly chatter about everything they’re going to achieve or do differently. Two months later, many are back to the same bad habits they vowed to break. If you want to succeed…