Susan Dawson-Cook I encourage participants of my Stretch Plus class to utilize the bar along the wall when practicing balance if they feel unsafe doing the activities unsupported. A week ago, someone burst out with, “I’m not a wimp.” This comment wasn’t intended to be harmful, but it speaks to the approach many people take…
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Features, April 2015
In Passing – April 2015
William F. Lehmann William F. Lehman (age 82) was born to Martin and Evelyn Lehmann in Bingen, Washington, on October 20, 1932. He married Barbara K. Maresh in 1958. He is survived by his wife Judith Hartman-Lehmann and three siblings, Helen Watkins, Norma Kerby and Michael Lehmann and three wonderful daughters, Jennifer Schilz, Cynthia LaPrelle…
Features, April 2015
Ranching in southern Arizona: In memory of Joe Goff part 2
Bob Simpson My first ranch job that day was twisting wire around wood staves to fasten them to a corral framework. As I learned that too many twists would result in a broken wire, Joe hollered at me that he was charging me ten cents for every one I broke. I hollered back, “That’s okay,…
Features, April 2015
Artist of the Month: Fred Flanagan
Jacqueline Cohen Self-defined as an eclectic artist, Fred Flanagan confesses he sometimes lies awake at night thinking about an image he wants to create or a technique or medium he wants to learn. Born in Blandburg, Pennsylvania, Fred’s father, also Fred, an Army career serviceman, mother Margaret and younger brother Francis, moved constantly. Before beginning…
Features, April 2015
Show Me the Money! The Golden Goose cashiers
Ron Andrea Without a doubt, all of the jobs at the Golden Goose are vitally important to the Goose’s success. Perhaps none, however, is more important than the job of the cashiers. Not only are they the conduit for all the money the Goose raises each day for charity, but they are also the face…
Features, April 2015
Spotlight on Advertiser: Paws n’ Critters
Zwaytolive LLC, dba, Paws n’ Critters has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. We want to thank all of our customers for their support and trust in caring for their precious…
Features, April 2015
Overcoming back pain
The American Chiropractic Association has recently published some interesting facts about back pain. 1. Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. 2. One half of all working Americans have back pain symptoms each year. 3. Back pain is one of the most common conditions for missed work and doctor’s visits. 4.…
Features, April 2015
Steve Leane receives Master Racquet Technician Certification
Steve Leane SaddleBrooke, Arizona, resident Steve Leane has passed the examination and satisfied the experience requirements to be named a Master Racquet Technician (MRT) by the United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA) in Atlanta, Georgia. The MRT designation is the highest certification a racquet sports professional can receive. Steve becomes only the eighth MRT currently…
Features, April 2015
2 Your Health: Challenging the status quo with stem cells
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…
Features, April 2015
How Does Your Garden Grow? – April 2015
Louise Grabell Having fun yet? Been to the local garden centers? Planted your annuals? How about those containers? One way to add color with very little effort is to plant profuse bloomers in some colorful containers. Irrigation or daily watering will be necessary. I’ve cheated a bit in my yard by setting up some nice,…