By John Simpson August 2019 was warmer than average and drier than average. Some fortunate spots in Arizona saw average to above average rainfall but the majority of the region was below average. This was my lead-in for last month as well. The dry summer can easily be seen when driving from Cienega High School to Empire High School and noticing...
By Andrea Mozolik Corona Cares is a non-profit neighborhood support program founded in 2010 by a group of caring Corona de Tucson residents. With the help of the Pima Council on Aging and The Neighbors Care Alliance, Corona Cares began helping our senior neighbors in the summer of 2010. Our program is operated solely by volunteers who provide a...
By Tina Baba In the last article we discussed, in general terms, some of the benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). In this article we discuss the benefits of BJJ as it relates to specifically to childhood development. There is no better time to learn specific movements and complex tasks than in childhood. The body in childhood is very...
By Article Author The cost of a college education continues to rise with each passing academic year. But there are ways to pay for higher education. Here’s how to cover tuition, fees, and other related educational expenses despite a low college savings fund balance. Complete the free application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA): Completing the...
By Article Author The Vail Chorale’s Fall Concert theme is “Heroes and Villains,” and includes selections from Broadway musicals “Finding Neverland,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” and “Wicked,” and iconic movie themes from “The Pink Panther,” “Ghostbusters,” and the James Bond movies. This is sure to be fun for the whole family! Bring the kids – they...
By Anthony Samuel Hello Dear Readers, We are back with new articles each month on all things you may want to know from your local meat and seafood departments, along with cooking tips, recipes, and much more. So, let’s head over to the meat department and see what’s happening! A question I hear often is “why was my steak so tough...
By Edward D. Buster The long-awaited and eagerly anticipated southeast library is about a year away from becoming a reality. The newest addition to the Pima County Public Library System of libraries will serve the growing and thriving communities of Southeast Pima County. The desire for a Pima County Library serving the Greater Vail Area has been...
By Hollie Warnick As beings of the universe, we are made up of both light and dark. In this duality, we experience being hot and cold, together and alone, awake and asleep, sorrow and happiness. Each opposite provides its knowledge. Is one side full and truly dark or light? As our minds oscillate between each emotion, feeling, and event in life...
By Kim Anderson His diaper is clean, his belly full, and he just woke from a nap, but boy, is he cranky. Baby’s daddy sits down with baby snuggled into the crook of one arm and a book in the other hand. In seconds that tearful baby is smiling again. He doesn’t understand the words yet, but he is comforted by cuddling with his father, lulled by...
By Article Author The Pima County Board of Supervisors, at its September 3rd meeting, approved 5-0 a $280,000 contract with Perimeter Bicycling Association of America for El Tour de Tucson expenses, including traffic barricades and consulting services. The 37th annual event, sponsored by Banner University Medicine, takes place November 23rd. In...
