Senior Village and TRIAD-great teamwork Sandy Morse Many of you may remember the SaddleBrooke TRIAD organization from a few years back. The date was May 17, 2012 when the TRIAD Cooperative Agreement was signed by their five founders: the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, Golder Ranch Fire District, Catalina Community Services…
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Features, February 2017
In Passing
Martha “Marty” Kreiling Martha “Marty” Kreiling, 83, passed away peacefully in Boise, Idaho with her son by her side on Thursday, January 12, 2017, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Marty was born to Charles and Annie Sterrett in Grove City, Pennsylvania, one of four children. At the age of 43 she married the love…
Features, February 2017
With the right group of people we can do anything
Leslie Rocco For years the Pet Rescue Network received calls from residents and the patrol about dogs and cats found in the Brooke without identification. The first step to find an owner is a microchip check and that meant waiting for the vet to open and transporting the animal to Catalina. We were generally delayed…
Features, February 2017
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
The SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s annual fundraising campaign comes to a close in March and we’re only half way to our $10,000 goal. Precious neighbors, please renew your commitment for 2017 with a donation of any amount. The severity and extent of pet neglect and abuse in Tucson is staggering. Max (13) and Lexi (9)…
Features, February 2017
Put Your Best Fork Forward
Nancy Teeter Put Your Best Fork Forward is the theme for National Nutrition Month, 2017 which serves as a reminder to make healthier food choices. Nutrition expert Nancy Teeter provides a guide for making small positive changes over time which will help improve your health now and into the future. Begin by replacing less healthful…
Features, February 2017
Moving forward with resolutions
Susan Dawson-Cook, M.S. Making a commitment or a New Year’s resolution can be exciting. You envision the personal growth and positive change and it brings a smile to your face at least at first. Then comes the moment of truth when it’s time to put words into action. Many people kicked off the New Year…
Features, February 2017
The Preserve Restaurant: A treasure on our doorstep
Jay Clayton Wilson Recently a private party was given in the fireplace room at the Preserve Restaurant. For days after the party the host received calls and emails from his guests applauding the dining experience as the best they have ever had in SaddleBrooke. Preserve Restaurant Manager Mario Velasco and Chef Peter Budich are highly…
Features, February 2017
2 Your Health: Take back your health with the Happy Vegan Couple
Denise Rose Do you know that mainstream medical organizations now concur a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet is optimal for human health? These groups include the American Dietetic Association, Kaiser Permanente, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association and the World Health Organization. Despite the recommendations of these groups, many medical professionals do not advocate this knowledge…
Features, February 2017
This I have learned…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg My earliest recollection of dance was in 1956; it was the year that the public (and I!) was first introduced to Dick Clark and American Bandstand. American Bandstand would be on the air for almost four decades and Dick Clark would introduce to the world, over those decades, a myriad of new…
Features, February 2017
How does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell February is a great time for transplants. Most plants are still dormant and will not suffer from being moved to a new location. Well, that’s if you move the plant properly. But before you go ahead and start to dig, let me advise you not to move any well-established trees or shrubs. Anything…