Category: Features

Word of the Month: Verso and Recto

David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “As always, enjoyed your SaddleBrooke word column. I’ve been saying I’d send a word or two. Finally … I’m an English major and a words person. How did I not know this? It just came up in Wordle (and I thought of you!) … verso. And…

Don’t Fall for the Latest Funeral Scam

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Losing a loved one is already an emotionally challenging time, and the last thing you need is to fall victim to a scam that is now becoming more prevalent. These heartless schemes prey on vulnerable individuals when they’re most in need. Here’s how to identify and protect yourself from…

In Passing

Darla Nell Grove Darla Nell Grove (neé Ryan), born May 5, 1943, in Hopkins, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on Cat Claw Lane in SaddleBrooke on Aug. 23, 2023. Darla graduated in 1961 from Bloomington High School, where she played clarinet in the band. After graduating from high school, she competed in the…