by John Simpson June started out dry as usual. Moisture tried to work its way into the Vail area in early June but failed. By mid-June, moisture from the remnants of former Hurricane Bud made its way to Arizona on the 15th and 16th and provided wide spread rainfall. I recorded 1.3” of rain total from “Bud.” Much of Vail, Corona, and Rita Ranch...
BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous complaints from shoppers fooled by too-good-to-be-true social media ads. Just because a company advertises on Facebook, Instagram or another social platform does not mean it is trustworthy. Be sure to do your research before making a purchase. How the Scam Works: You are scrolling through social media and see...
Replacing Your Smoke Alarms Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. To determine the age of your smoke alarm, look at the back where you will find the date of manufacture. Smoke alarms should be replaced 10 years from the date of manufacture. Hard-wired interconnected smoke alarms can be replaced most of the time without hiring a...
Having lived in Arizona for 39 years, (more than half my life), I enjoy looking back at some of the more interesting things that have happened. One of the nicest, a strong bond of friendship, began in January 1980, when I got a telephone call from Rik Hill. Like me, he had just relocated to Arizona to begin work running the Burrell Schmidt...
The Arizona Nurse Honor Guard exists to comfort loved ones and honor fallen nurses for their stewardship and compassion to serve others. Members of the Honor Guard will attend services wearing the traditional white uniform with cap and cape. They will stand guard at the nurse’s casket or simply provide a presence at the visitation. The Nightingale...
by Charlotte Herdliska, Fire Marshal, Corona de Tucson Fire Department Drowning Impact Awareness Month (DIAM) began in August 2004 by Phoenix Children’s Hospital. DIAM is the largest collaborative water safety effort in the State of Arizona. June, July and August are peak times for child drownings in Arizona. Back-to-school distractions in August...
The Post 109 family welcomes Gary Siver as the new post commander. Gary is a six-year United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, where he served two tours in the Vietnam theater of operations. Gary served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and in Tan My, Vietnam. He served in the Navy as a jet engine mechanic. Gary stated “I look forward to serving...
A large dust storm that sweeps into an area. An observed silly and embarrassing action in which no physical harm came about. A rare two headed non-venomous southwest snake found by areas with standing water. Answer: First used in 1971, Arizona scientists used the term “haboob” derived from Arabic, to refer to a large dust storm that happens in dry...
Taliyah Henderson, 11 years old, competed in the USATF (USA track and field) regional championships held in Aurora, Colorado, last month. She competes with the Arizona Titans track club and won two gold medals and a bronze medal qualifying her for nationals in North Carolina at the end of July. In the 400m, she chased down her biggest competition...
As an office worker, you may be bound to a desk and a computer. For most of us this means that we sit for a majority of the day. You might think staying seated is one of the safest things you could do, but too much sitting can hurt your body in a number of ways. How sitting too much can hurt your body: Increases your risk of heart disease...
