By Article Author Andrada Polytechnic High School Valedictorian Ethan Perrin from Andrada will be attending the University of Arizona, in the fall, majoring in Computer Science. Ethan notes “I have really been inspired by my dad. He is the one who has always shown me that if I push myself and try hard I can always succeed. It doesn’t...
By Article Author Seventy years ago, the Desert Willow, Diamond W, Triple H, La Posta Quemada, Flying V, X-9, and Valley Vail were just some of the guest ranches that thrived on Tucson’s eastside, offering visitors from all over a unique experience of the west. Only the Tanque Verde Ranch remains from that bygone era, but if the Pima County Board...
By Tom Howard I-10, Vail, and Colossal Cave Improvements: This project has not started as of writing. We are assuming that they are waiting for school to be out for the summer break. We have made several phone calls to see if we can find out more. I will update as soon as I receive the information. This project will have major impacts to I-10...
By Anne “AJ” Perrin Note: This is third in a series of articles on the five principals in CdT. So enthused the words tumbling from her mouth, Principal Margaret Steuer couldn’t emphasize enough what a wonderful staff and students she interfaces with on a daily basis at Corona Foothills Middle School. Her school is made up of the 6th, 7th, and...
By Susan Summers If you arrived on Earth from another universe and did nothing more than read the morning paper and listen to the evening news, you might be convinced that humankind is flawed beyond any redemption – that Earth people exhibit flashes of empathy, but they are essentially selfish and uncaring. In fact, many inhabitants would...
By Rob Samuelsen Around the time of human origins, pressure from a large stratovolcano pushed forth gas and lava into a fast-moving river of molten rock. As this viaduct of fiery sludge moved forth, an outer crust hardened forming a protective tube as a means of conveyance. Backpressure from noxious gas catapulted the remaining rock out, leaving...
Dear Heather, With the dog days of summer quickly approaching, I’m dreading the “Mom! I’m bored!” that always accompanies my children’s summer conversations! It seems like I always end up spending a bunch of money to occupy my children. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks! Summer Spender Dear Summer Spender, You are absolutely correct, the long...
By Holly Schaffer The Pima County Library thanks the community for their generosity! During the two weeks of “Food for Fines,” the community donated over 10,000 pounds of food! Of this, over 8,000 pounds went to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and the rest went to rural food banks in Pima County. We are so grateful to everyone who...
By Article Author In Arizona, approximately one out of four children struggle with hunger. During the school year these children are able to take advantage of free and reduced meals at school, but over the weekends and breaks they are faced with heightened food insecurity. Christ Lutheran Vail Church wants to ease the burden on local hungry...
By Dr. Shaun McGuire Much has been written about diet, lifestyle choices, and their effects on our health. With the advancements in technology and science, Americans still get a failing grade in health. Obesity is an epidemic affecting 70% of adults. One third of adults have diabetes or prediabetes. Cancer rates are on the rise. Overdose from...
