Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg I can still see my little mother, stooping over the oven door and pulling out the Chleban loaves she had baked. And I remember the aroma from the bread that wafted throughout our home. Baking Chleban was her ritual every December at Christmas time. And so, it’s that time of the…
Category: November 2015
Features, November 2015
SaddleBrooke Village Friends Helping Friends
Golder Ranch residental lock box program underway Gary Hammond Golder Ranch Fire District provides full service fire and emergency services in SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch. As part of their services they provide residential lock boxes to be placed on front door panels to enable their EMTs to gain immediate entrance in the event of a…
Features, November 2015
The legend of the Golden Goose: a true story
Ron Andrea A long time ago, in a land far, far away, there was a tranquil forest where all the animals lived in peace and harmony—until hard times came. Month after month of hot, dry weather dried up the ponds, the lush grasses turned brown and the bushes and trees stopped producing the nuts and…
Features, November 2015
Attitude adjustment can lead to fitness love
Susan Dawson-Cook, M.S. “Once the pants fit and the belly is flat, then I’ll be happy.” Some people think that the first day they show up at the gym. The new exercisers embark on the most uncomfortable activities possible, desperate for quick results. When the weight doesn’t fall off after two weeks of sweating and…
Features, November 2015
How does your garden grow?
Louise Grabell It’s November! What happened to summer? Well, let’s look ahead to pleasant days and cool nights. What could be bad? OK—so let’s think forward to the holidays and plants that we can use to brighten up the interior of our homes. Poinsettias come to mind first and cyclamens second. But what about the…
Features, November 2015
Spotlight on Advertiser
Sunset Interiors has opened at Dove Mountain Make a right on Tangerine Road! No more traveling forever on Oracle Road. For the convenience of our northwest clients and future clients, Sunset Interiors has opened a new location at the corner of Tangerine and Dove Mountain Boulevard. We have approximately 2600 square feet of furniture, window…
Features, November 2015
Honor Flight #19 – 10 WWII, 12 Korean, 3 Korean/Vietnam veterans
Jerry Lujan Departure – October 17 By the time I arrived at the Tucson Airport at 5:05 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, the 25 veterans had already been checked in and were sitting down talking to their well-wishers and getting to know their fellow travelers. The check-in time for the veterans was actually 6:00 a.m.…
Features, November 2015
2 Your Health
Managing lung disease during the holidays Phoebe Brown The holiday season brings people together for many celebrations; however, for people with lung disease the holidays can seem daunting. Between traveling, cooking and eating, someone could easily become fatigued which could make breathing difficult. One way to avoid excessive exhaustion is to practice moderation when eating.…
Features, November 2015
SaddleBrooke to the rescue – calling all Dachshund lovers
Our rescue partner took in four beautiful dachshunds from a man who couldn’t care for them. Three girls age four and around 10 pounds (JoJo, a red dabble, is pictured) and one male age 13. They are sweet, housetrained and healthy except for their teeth, so they had dentals and lots of teeth pulled. But…
Features, November 2015
Residents win in Oro Valley Triathlon
Michelle Deal On October 3, 2015, two SaddleBrooke residents competed in the Oro Valley Triathlon. Judie Shyman of Unit 16 placed first in her age category. Mike Deal of Unit 46 placed third in his age category. The sprint triathlon consisted of an 800 meter swim, 14 mile bike ride and a three mile run.