David Stanard The Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfast Group was brought up to date on Church happenings at its March meeting when the speaker for the day was current Church Council President, Don Thurmond. Don, who is now in his sixth year as a Council member and third as Council President and brings a wealth…
Nancy Teeter, RDN According to new health statistics nearly half of all adults in the United States have unhealthy blood pressure levels, and this condition is the most common cause of cardiovascular disease-related deaths. Smoking tobacco, being sedentary, drinking too much alcohol, and being overweight all increase the risk of elevated blood pressure. In…
Catherine Skaggs In South Africa, in the natural home of hippos and rhinos, zebras and cheetahs, wildebeest and leopards, buffalos and antelopes, you are a welcome and cherished visitor. You hold your breath as a trumpeting sound pierces the air, then you feel the ground vibrating as a herd of elephants approaches. Stately giraffes stride…
Help wanted Rolly Prager The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) was established in 2000 to provide funding for new library materials, and equipment for the three SaddleBrooke libraries. FSL raises funds through membership fees, community education events, fundraising events/activities and tax-exempt gifts. The libraries are an invaluable resource for the SaddleBrooke community. A strong…
Lydia O’Connor The SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club met this month with a special treat to all dedicated volunteers that help our club be all it can be. The Appreciation Luncheon was held at the MountainView Clubhouse which provided a delicious lunch in a beautiful setting. About 25 members were present and there was a lively…
Larry Linderman The SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable is a group of folks interested in exploring all aspects of WWII. We have had presentations by members of the Roundtable on such topics as the Normandy invasion, General McCarthur, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the great tank battles in Russia, the role of American women…