By Rob Samuelsen Near the gradual summit of Pistol Hill road in Vail, there is a shoulder pull off and overgrown jeep road on the east side of the road. If you park on the shoulder, you can follow the jeep road to a trail that takes you 540 feet up to the top of Pistol Hill. It should be noted that because this is state land, a permit is...
By Ace Tounsel “The flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation.” This was the resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14th, 1777. The resolution was made following the report of a special committee...
By Chief Simon Davis It’s the time of year that we send out a friendly reminder on what you can and can’t do when it comes to fireworks out here in Corona. Before I get into some of the safety issues, let’s touch on the legalities of fireworks in Arizona. What is legal to use? Permissible fireworks include ground spinners, sparkling wheel...
By Fiona de Young As of this writing this, the Rincon Valley Fire District responded to 32 snake calls in one week. That’s not unusual for this time of year, when our reptilian neighbors venture out to greet the warmer temperatures. Arizona is home to a huge variety of snakes, some venomous and some not. Of the 17 rattlesnake species in our state...
By Ellie Abraham 2020 is a memorable year for all of us in many ways. For Corona Cares, it is our tenth anniversary. In taking a look back at our accomplishments, we have provided many programs that have made a difference in our Corona de Tucson community. The purpose was to provide services to primarily seniors to enable them to...
By Burt Graeff Golfers normally do not tolerate topped tee shots, shanked 7-iron shots, or shots smacked into the woods. They are much more tolerant during these days of coronavirus. Why? Because, thanks to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, they are able to play golf. They are able to get out to enjoy the sunshine and interact with others… at a safe...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith Moringa Oleifera (also called Tree of Life, Miracle Tree, and Drumstick Tree) has been cultivated for countless centuries in India, Africa, the Philippines, and other parts of the world for its highly nutritious and medicinal qualities. It is gaining popularity here in North America as more and more of us choose...
By Article Author This year two outstanding Vail NJROTC Cadets from Cienega received Navy ROTC scholarships worth over $180,000 and one Cienega NJROTC Cadet received an Appointment to the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School at West Point. Aaron Wheeler NJROTC Cadet Aaron Wheeler was awarded a 4-year full funded Navy ROTC Scholarship to the...
By Article Author Hughes Federal Credit Union today announced the names of five high school seniors who will each receive a $2000 scholarship in support of their continuing education from the credit union’s Annual Scholarship Program. The scholarship recipients are: Dallin Chipman – Sabino High SchoolEthan Kessel – East...
by John Simpson April 2020 was hotter and drier than normal for most of southeast Arizona. The Tucson airport recorded 0.07” of rain and their 30-year average is 0.31.” I recorded 0.25” of rain and my 9-year average is 0.26.” This rain fell on one day, April 11th, with the rest of the month being dry. April is typically a dry month and is my...
