Jerry Lujan The Korean War began 65 years ago in June, 1950. At the time the United Nations called it “A Police Action” but if you ask any soldier, Marine, sailor or airman who fought in it they will tell you it was a war. Korean veterans, you are next up for Honor Flights. If…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…