by Linda Lee Smith Many thanks to all of you folks who came to the American Legion Post 109 family home to enjoy breakfast upon the re-opening of the Post 109 dining room. We were very pleased with the number of guests we served. Volunteers fully enjoyed seeing folks walk away with a smile on their face and a full tummy. Your support, along with...
If I were just getting started in astronomy, who knows what field would have attracted me? In the 1960s it was comets, and I have no regrets. Notwithstanding the truism that there are no ifs in history, it is possible that I would have chosen meteors instead. Besides, meteors and comets are closely related. Each time a comet rounds the Sun, tiny...
by Heidi Schewel Mornings are becoming slightly cooler. Garden plants seem more robust at the end of the day. Although 100-degree temperatures are still in the weather forecast, seasonal changes are beginning to creep into our area. While daytime temperatures at our lower elevations can still be quite toasty, temperatures at the higher elevations...
by Fire Marshal Charlotte Herdliska Corona de Tucson Fire Department As the weather starts to cool down, snakes will start looking for a big meal and a nice cozy place to hunker down for the winter. You want to be sure you do not have such a nice place on your property for the snake to hibernate in for the winter. Pick up any stacked stuff, like...
by Jami Salyers A high school job can be a milestone in a teenager’s life. Most importantly, it can be part of that important transition for a teenager moving into adulthood. And while it can be a nice way to earn some extra cash, save for college, or to help the family, the value of a high school job plays an important role in teaching lessons...
by Lori Freeze After 61 years, Shirley Harding of Timbo, Arkansas, is getting to know the daughter she never met. A ward of the state, Shirley was only 13 years old in 1957, when she gave birth, having been removed from the home of her mother and step-father. She was anesthetized and unconscious for the delivery, so she never got to see the baby...
by Hollie Warnick Are you feeling inundated with all life’s demands flying in at the speed of light? Well, the Natural Solutions column is here to save the day. Starting now, we will explore natural ways to combat the daily demands and chronic issues that arise just from being human. Plan on discovering how to cleanse your home with...
Mikayla Edris, a graduate of Cienega High School has enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and attended freshman orientation.
by Kristen Wilt, RN, Cord Blood Coordinator Cord blood donations can enhance and save lives, and do even more – providing donors and their families with the uplifting benefit of knowing their cord blood gift will have a positive impact for years to come. What is cord blood? What exactly is cord blood and why is it so beneficial? “Cord blood is the...
Improvements to Valencia Road, including the intersection with Kolb Road, are set to continue in order to increase capacity and enhance safety on the regional corridor. The construction project will be managed by the City of Tucson. The project will widen Valencia and make improvements on Kolb Road including a new intersection that will feature...
