Bob Simpson In spite of the extensive and rugged terrain where animals can hide, about 95% of the annual calf crop is captured during roundup. The remaining 5% that survive become mavericks which he tries to capture later in the year. These animals can become wild and almost impossible to round up. One technique Goff…
Category: July 2015
Generals, July 2015
Master Gardener Program — College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Ask Your Master Gardener/Plant Sale The Ask Your Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held September 17, 2015, at the MountainView Ballroom West and breezeway from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners will be available to answer your plant questions. Bring a sample or a picture for identification. As an added bonus…
Generals, July 2015
Health Fair needs volunteers
Phyllis Ketring The SaddleBrooke Community is fortunate to have both the Oro Valley Hospital and the University of Arizona Medical Center at the Health Fair once again this year. The Pharmacy Department of the University of Arizona will return with their hard working, service oriented pharmaceutical students. You will learn more about the wide variety…
Features, July 2015
Looking for a forever home
These pups were once loved but their family could no longer care for them. Unfortunately, the owners didn’t plan for their future so they are homeless. Is there room in your home for a loving, healthy, trained dog? Free to a SaddleBrooke home. Tell your friends! Contact Leslie at the SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network –…
Features, July 2015
2 Your Health – What’s the best treatment for lower back pain?
Editors 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…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Scarlet Macaw conservation
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club had a colorful and very vocal guest speaker! Sedona, a five year old Scarlet Macaw, with her owner Kelly McGalliard, was here to tell us of the Macaw’s history in the Southwest and future in Central and South America. Ms. McGalliard began raising birds when she was a child. As…
Religion, July 2015
Pastor Pierce at Resurrection Church
David Stanard Beloved Pastor Roger Pierce has come back to SaddleBrooke. On a number of Sundays the rest of this year Roger will assume the pulpit at Resurrection Church as a visiting pastor. Sunday, June 21 was Roger’s first appearance. Since many attendees at Resurrection were members at the Community Church when Roger was involved…