Bill Rogers Meet Watson, an 8-year-old English Setter frequently seen at Ed’s Dogs with mom and dad Nancy and Bill Rogers. Watson loves to lick an empty Ed’s Dogs gelato cup. He is also an AKC Therapy Dog. Before moving to SaddleBrooke Ranch from California in January 2021, Nancy and Watson volunteered every week for…
December 2023, Features
Playing Pool
December 2023, Features
Happy Birthday To You! – December 2023

Neighbors Sharing the Same Birthday Weekend Debora Witten Shown here are Sharon Steen, Vida Kaczmarek, and the birthday boys, Jeff Kaczmarek, age 75, and David Steen, age 65. Nothing But Love in the Room Oh, what a night of fun! Gayle Richey hosted an early birthday party for Debora Witten. Present were Judy Abadia, Sharon…
December 2023, Features
7 Things to Let Go of for a Happier Life
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart With the new year approaching, you may be considering making some changes in your life. Usually, when it comes to living a happier life, there is the belief we need more. That might include more money, driving a newer car, or more vacations. While some of those things could contribute to your…
December 2023, Features
2 Your Health: Loneliness: It Doesn’t Just Happen During the Holidays
Dr. Rose Bricker In May of 2023, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy published an article with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He states that we have an epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in the U.S. It’s not just a holiday occurrence, it is now considered a public health crisis.…
December 2023, Features
Spotlight on Advertiser: Trico Electric Cooperative Members to Receive Record $5.4 Million in Membership Equity
Member economic participation is vital to a cooperative. Trico Electric Cooperative is excited to announce that for the 14th straight year, the Board of Directors has approved the retirement of Membership Equity—formerly Capital Credits—in the amount of $5.4 million. That’s money that stays here in our local communities. You may be wondering why we changed…
December 2023, Features
Spotlight on Advertiser: Medicare and Me: How Medicare Protects You
Leah Kari, licensed insurance agent and retired pharmaceutical representative Medicare’s marketing rules ensure that you are in charge. CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, administers the Medicare program. CMS annually approves all Medicare Advantage and stand-alone prescription drug plans in the United States. CMS regulates the marketing activities of insurance carriers, third-party marketing organizations,…
Generals, December 2023
’Tis the Season for Essential Oil Use
JoAnne Gaudioso Have you begun your preparations for the upcoming holiday season? Are you trying to keep anxiety and stress to a minimum? Are you trying to find that perfect gift for each person on your list? Maybe I can help you with some natural product ideas that will not only be a fun gift,…
Generals, December 2023
Seeking Healthy Skin?
Debora Witten Kim Holmes has been an Arbonne Independent Consultant for 11 years and a permanent SaddleBrooke resident for two years. As a company, Arbonne began by leading the clean beauty movement in 1980 and has continued to expand and lead the health and wellness industry for 43 years. The brand philosophy embraces the connection between…
December 2023, Generals
State Parties – December 2023

Colorado and Wisconsin Clubs Host Football Game Lorraine Smith The Sol Ballroom was filled with colors on a Sunday afternoon in October! Blue and orange for the Broncos and green and gold for the Packers. Football fans from both clubs wore their team colors and enjoyed some time together watching the game. Winners of the…