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Talk of the Town: Girdles for guys! Why not?

By Regina Ford

Published: Saturday, July 25, 2009 4:53 PM MST

Real men don’t wear girdles — they wear mirdles! That’s right, according to the fashion trend watchers.

The latest underwear for men — a man girdle, designed to suck in those beer and bratwurst bellies is available now in fine stores everywhere. The Australian makers of the “core precision undershirt” say it does for guys’ gushing guts what Spandex does for the female cellulite woes.

Want six-pack abs without going to the gym?

The new Lycra-infused shirt made by Equmen makes a guy look buffed in all the right places — while slimming down those lard-like love handles.

The company boasts that the new shirt molds to wearers’ individual body types to create the perfect look.

It’s sweet revenge ladies. Now, men will know what it feels like to be sucked in by layers of un-breathable Spandex, nylon and polyester, all in pursuit of looking good!

Thelma Hendricks of Green Valley will present her paintings in a one-woman exhibit at the Canoa Social Center, July 29 through Sept. 8.

Hendricks, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and nutritionist, moved to Green Valley several years ago and began exploring artistic expression, This is something she had always wanted to do, since in her military career travels she had visited galleries and museums throughout the world. She joined the Santa Rita Art League and studied in workshops sponsored by them, and more recently, with Esther Rogoway Fitzpatrick. Finding that “representational” art was more to her liking, Hendricks developed a style that, to quote a local artist, is “stunning.” Her use of textures and pouring techniques result in a variety of large colorful paintings, some with a “story” or theme. Hendricks’ paintings can also be viewed at the Z Forrest Gallery in Tubac,

Things to do: A women’s ceremonial mask-making class called The Power of Art, is being offered at the Green Valley Village in suite 16 from now through August. Teacher Cathie Jo Buhlert says she helps the student to see the power and magic of art as a guide to personal healing and transformation. The four-week course includes basic materials. The course also requires a 45 minute mask fitting. Call Cathie Jo at 520-396-0931 for course fees, times, and more info. She is also available for private art instruction, children’s parties, and more.

Longtime community volunteer and entertainer Annie Coutcher celebrated her 80th birthday in style July 18 with family and friends at the Arizona Family Restaurant. Organized by her sister, Judy Ruhl, of Green Valley, guests enjoyed food, birthday cake and a film of Annie’s life made by friend Brandon Howell, who used photos of Annie’s life taken throughout the years. Annie has worked with Brandon and his family for many years acting and singing in shows at the Rose Theater in Tucson where he is the managing director and owner.

Many of Annie’s friends from the Green Valley Community Church were also at the celebration. Annie has volunteered with the vacation Bible school at the church, and is also a longtime member of the Green Valley Community Chorus, and several of her fellow choir members were at the party, too.

Other family attending included: Phillis Coe, her sister from Branson West, Mo.; nephew Steve and wife Flo Dwyer from Kansas City, Mo.; Art Coutcher, her husband of 16 years; her sons Bob Brownfield of Seattle Wash.; Judge Tom Brownfield of Havanah, III.; and granddaughter Nicole Brownfield, a dentist from Denver.

Well done to La Posada resident Vernon Harms who was named the Arizona Department of Safety’s Agency Support Division “volunteer of the year” for 2008. Harms has been a DPS chaplain for more than seven years.

According to Chief Mikel Longman, Harms has provided spiritual support to DPS officers and employees.

In 2008, Harms contributed 750 volunteer hours to the program. This includes providing assistance on 11 next-of-kin notifications or critical incidents.

“These are probably one of the most difficult tasks to complete,” Longman said. “Harms has always been very professional in his approach and he takes the utmost care to ensure that individual needs are met during this time.”

Longman said Harms has completed 47 separate counseling sessions with employees who expressed a need to meet with a chaplain to discuss personal problems. He also logged more than 60 ride-alongs with officers to help in the development and maintenance of effective working relationships.

Overall, Harms averaged more than 63 hours per month of volunteer service along with driving an average of 560 miles per month.

Harms also serves as a chaplain for the Green Valley Fire District and is a highly respected member of the community.

rford@gvnews.com | 547-9740


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