Overwhelming Effort Valerie Metz A special thank you should go out to Kathy Turner, Unit 29 of SaddleBrooke TWO for organizing a wonderful group of volunteers to help with the Apache Indian Tribe Quilt Project. Without her tireless efforts and generous time and donations this project could not have been such a success. A total…
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Features, December 2020
Leave the Door Open
Stuart Watkins just leave the stable door open and I’ll know you’re gone knew it was happening before you saddled up Lady Astor leaving was in your eyes, in your frown, in our bed begging you to stay was not a part of my song we rode herd together, ranched, and grew our spread dust…
Features, December 2020
A&C Holly Jolly Road Show Was a Huge Success
Barbara Johnson Those who have attended the Arts & Crafts Fairs in the spring and fall know that we have a tremendous number of truly creative artisans here in SaddleBrooke. Our current state of the COVID pandemic encouraged our artisans to be even more creative in these trying times. Unable to hold its regular indoor…
Features, December 2020
Word of the Month: Cool
David Zapatka After reading last month’s WOTM “groovy,” my sister and reader, Debbie Zapatka, wrote, “That was cool, man! Does ‘cool’ have the same sort of history as groovy? A friend at work uses the word groovy all the time.” Sister and reader Judy Haberstroh wrote, “Interesting. The only person I know who still occasionally…
Features, December 2020
Fifth Annual Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Party
Valerie Malik Annabelle and AJ hosted the fifth annual Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Party, on Oct. 24, at the home of Ron and Deb Gryniewicz. The guests enjoyed a costume parade, pinata game, tricks for treats, food, dog trivia, and awards/prizes. The comedic MC was Doug Wolf and the judge was Lavetta Torke. Awards were given…
Features, December 2020
Why Appraise Your Coins?
Ken Marich Many SaddleBrooke residents probably have a box of coins tucked away that were either inherited or just collected over a lifetime. You might want to have your coins appraised to find out what they are and if they have value. You might have coins that are only worth face value or you might have…
Features, December 2020
SaddleBrooke Veterans Day Fireworks Display
Linda Rosenkrans
Features, December 2020
2 Your Health
Are You Missing the Magic Ingredient? Dr. Craig W. Brue, D.C. This past week ‘Mary’ returned to my office for another episode of lower back pain. She advised me that she had done everything to eliminate the back pain including morning stretches, back massages from her husband, hot packs, and generous doses of Ibuprofen. I…
Features, December 2020
Defense Against Frozen Pipes
Stuart Watkins Arizona residents may not know how easy it is to defend your home from frozen pipes bursting when the weather dips below freezing, and it does happen. First, when the weather is in the 30s, make certain your water hoses are disconnected from the outside spigots. If water is in the hose and…
Features, December 2020
Dollars and Sense: What Is the Maximum Loan Amount?
Melanie Sedam A maximum loan amount describes the total amount that an applicant is authorized to borrow. Maximum loan amounts are used for standard loans, credit cards, and line-of-credit accounts. Key Takeaways * A maximum loan amount describes the total sum that one is authorized to borrow on a line of credit, credit card, personal…