In one week alone, the Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Unit has responded to nine rescues. The incidents varied from falls, to exhaustion and dehydration to lost hikers. With temperatures on the rise, the Search and Rescue Unit would like hikers to take safety precautions while enjoying the trails. Pima County’s scenic trails are a great...
Several heat-related deaths occurred on Tucson’s trails in 2016, and 2017 already has set records for some of the hottest days in decades. To stay safe, it’s vital to understand the signs and progression of heat illness, and be prepared to prevent it. Bottom line: heat can kill, and quickly. Our bodies need time to acclimatize to warmer weather...
Ed Buster, president of the Santa Rita Foothills Community Association (SRFCA), opened the March 9th membership meeting with a disclaimer. The disclaimer was clarifying the neutral position of the SRFCA regarding the potential incorporation of Corona de Tucson. The subject was addressed by the evening’s guest speaker, Mike Holmes, a local...
Strength training is effective for increasing strength for all ages and is very important for older men and women over 50 years of age. These older adults, after 50 who have been inactive, can lose 5 pounds of muscle tissue every decade plus picking up 15 pounds of fat gain, if they do not engage in some type of resistance training. Project this...
Denmark Through the Eyes of an American – Education System Now that I have lived in Denmark for almost 7 months, I have had time to reflect on the differences between our two countries. I’ve learned the Danish language, tasted all the traditional foods, toured castles and churches, experienced the weather, and even attended Danish school...
James Tarleton, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Council Commissioner launches the opening of the 8th Annual Raytheon Merit Badge Day. Guest speaker, Laura McGill, Vice President of Engineering, Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS), encourages scouts to pursue a career in science and engineering and offers a flavor of Raytheon’s technology with a video clip...
Anything is possible at the Pima County Public Library by Holly Schaffer, Community Relations Manager, Pima County Public Library “When I got my library card, that’s when my life began.” Author and activist Rita Mae Brown’s wise words are truer today than ever before. The faces of the nearly 15,000 people who walk through our doors remind us daily...
What happens when an accident occurs and you require advanced medical intervention? What is the fastest way to get from the accident scene to a hospital? This is when first responders depend on Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). Although Vail, Rita Ranch, and Corona are close to the highway system, by car it still takes about 30 minutes...
Ethan is an 8th grader at the Esmond Station K-8 School who wanted to bring a game called 9 square to his school. Esmond is a new school and doesn’t have a lot of playground equipment especially for middle schoolers. Ethan attended a church camp last summer where discovered the game, it’s a cross between volleyball and 4 square. After playing at...
Cienega seniors Imani Litz (#5) and Morgan Wright (#12) were the starting outside hitters this past fall on the girls varsity Volleyball team. They helped the team advance to the first round of state playoffs, ending with an overall record of 12-6 for the season. Both girls are scheduled to graduate on May 20th with High Honors and will continue...
