So long, 2008
Lone Tree voters helped the city take steps May 6 toward fulfilling its wish list by approving a sales tax increase for future recreation and cultural arts projects.

CNY & PRO GOLF
The world just seemed simpler some 50 years ago.

Tips from a Golf Pro
The importance of a pre- and post-shot routine

THIS WORLD CHAMPION IS 3 FEET 10 INCHES TALL
A WORLD champion golfer lives with his family in a posh golf course community in Henderson, Nevada, where a treasure of trophies and medals adorns his bedroom.

Prior activities resume
The music for the Friday afternoon dance at the Herman Prior 55-plus Centre will be provided by the Versatiles. If you like to dance, or just listen to the music, you are sure to enjoy yourself. Ask some of your friends to meet you at the centre for an afternoon of good music and fun.

Home Cookin': Taylor passing on his QB skills
Name: Troy Taylor Local ties: Cordova High School The skinny: Taylor threw his last "official" pass in 1991 as a member of the New York Jets. But he dabbles in the fine art of throws nearly every day all these years later. The former Cordova and Cal quarterback, who was employed by the Jets for two seasons, instructs young passers of all ages in the Sacramento region as a personal coach (he ...

Youth Calendar: 1.06.09
Alamo Academy is now taking registrations for their Winter/Spring Lesson Packages with Coach Alamo. Info: www.TheAlamoAcademy.com . CC Sea Dog Baseball Club is looking for 7- or 8-year-old experienced players for league and tournament play.

A golfing resolution to keep
Gean Leonard makes a resolution to improve his golf game in 2009.

Choctaws cut 570 jobs, partial shutdown of casino
(AP:JACKSON, Miss.) The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians says it will operate its Golden Moon Hotel and Casino only three days a week and is eliminating 570 non-tribal staff positions as part of a broad restructuring plan intended to save money.

Response to Castleton golf facility leads to 1 in Carmel
In April 2007, Mark Short opened a GolfTEC franchise in Castleton, bringing to the area a facility that combines technology with hands-on training by PGA professionals.

Time to kick up your heels
Dance instructor Cal Senechal is going to be one busy guy today as he teaches two dance classes in the Inland Empire.

Yearning for fast food? Try the caveman approach
George Cohon, founder of McDonald's Restaurants of Canada, credits consistent, varied exercise for his longevity and success in business

Stone Creek a cut above
OREGON CITY ? Stone Creek Golf Club is fast making a name for itself as a going concern, and employees of the course are gaining recognition from their peers. Stone Creek director of instruction Ted Westling has been honored as the Oregon PGA 2008 Senior Player of the Year and Oregon PGA ...

Local fitness center launches weekend yoga workshops
The yoga and Pilates department at Me Fitness Center is launching a monthly series of yoga workshops beginning Saturday, Jan. 10, at noon. The first in the six-month series focuses on back care.

Mom taking daughter to Thailand to fix eyes
When Bailey Locklear travels to Thailand in the new year, there will be no shortage of sights for the 8-year-old Lakeland girl to see. But the trip has a purpose...

Groton Posting Board
Calendar Sunday, Jan. 4 Brooks Orchard hike: Join the Groton Trails Committee on a day hike of Brooks Orchard.

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Steps in time
The fact that the West Concord Dance Academy has endured for 30 years is impressive enough. But when you consider that it has managed to attract children and their parents since 1978 with nothing more than a plain brown shingle outside to draw attention, the question arises as to how director Robin Magee explains her success.

Mom Taking Girl To Thailand To Fix Eyes
A Central Florida woman is taking her legally blind 8-year-old daughter to Thailand for stem-cell injections.

Sanders ends Mitchum?s CPGA run
Former University Club at Cobblestone Park assistant professional and volunteer USC assistant coach Curt Sanders compiled Carolinas PGA Section victories and awards throughout 2008. So it comes as no surprise that Sanders was named the CPGA?s Bob Boyd Player of the Year. Sanders, a Conway native and a club professional in Wilmington, N.C., ended the three-year grip of Pinehurst?s Kelly Mitchum ...