By Melissa Hodges Is my child dehydrated? Does the child seem sluggish? When crying, are there few or no tears? Are there complaints about a dry mouth? Is the child more cranky, irritable, or fussy than usual? Is urine darker than usual? If child is an infant, is urination less frequent (fewer than six wet diapers a day)? Is the child constipated...
To the editor: After 33 years of service to the Corona de Tucson Fire Department my husband retired five years ago. We met this mile marker in our history with a mix of melancholy and joy. Many friendships had been forged over his years of service and our 40 years of residency here, along with a deep sense of appreciation for the area and an...
To the editor: My wife and I, along with our dog Joey, recently completed a 3,700-mile car trip. The following are our observations of road conditions throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. Best roads overall – Kansas. Worst roads overall – New Mexico. Best Interstate – Kansas. Worst Interstate – New...
By John Simpson June 2019 was about average for temperatures and below average for precipitation. The Tucson airport was about 0.4 degrees above average in temperature for the month, but had a below average number of days of 100 or 105 degrees and higher. For much of the month, I was able to open my windows at night and shut off the air...
By Article Author Do you have a curious mind and a passion for knowledge? Do you seek new friends and a community that shares the love of learning? Then the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona (OLLI-UA), a premier life enriching education program for adults aged 50+, is the place for you. The OLLI-UA Southeast Tucson...
By Constance Weygandt The heat wave we are experiencing around the United States is a topic of some concern. In several major cities, with large populations, people have been left without electricity sometimes for days. Here are some ways to help you survive this unpleasant experience. Keep your windows closed during the heat of the day. This may...
By Article Author Trail crews are scheduled on August 5 to begin rebuilding sections of the Hope Camp Trail in Saguaro National Park’s Rincon Mountain District (east). The work is scheduled to continue to the end of September. As part of the project, several large culverts which at risk of failing will be replaced with low water crossings. This...
By Article Author Thinking of selling your home but are afraid it will take a while to sell? Not to worry. Homes are selling at a faster pace than in 2005, when the market was crazy. 143 homes have sold in Vail in the past 90 days (Homes on lots greater than 1.5 acres and adult communities are not included). On average, all of these homes...
By Vail Medical Center and Weight Loss Are Your Eating Habits Causing More Stress? Do you: Overeat or mindlessly munch? Eat late at night? Eat when you’re not even hungry? Eat when you’re nervous, sad, or mad? Get “orally fidgety” and need a food pacifier? Live on fast foods due to lack of time? Crave sweets? Eat too much fat and salt? Skip meals...
By the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Arizona A network of scammers is using Expedia Group’s name to take consumers for thousands of dollars. Better Business Bureau has received several reports from consumers in 17 different states and Canada who’ve lost as much as $3,700. The scam begins when consumers search online, then call customer...
