CdT Community Alliance Although the alliance takes a summer hiatus, the board continues to serve the community. During the school break, the area in front of Sycamore and Corona Foothills schools that is between the asphalt walking path and Houghton Road was treated with preemergent to control the weeds. On Make a Difference Day on Saturday...
Seven students from Corona Foothills Middle School headed to Michigan State University in May to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. After winning first place at the regional and state competitions, Vail Unified School District’s only Odyssey of the Mind team competed against teams from all over the U.S. and 33 other countries and...
Ellie Abraham, coordinator, Corona Cares Ellie grew up in Wisconsin along with six siblings on a dairy farm. At age 20, she moved to Boulder, Colorado, where she worked as a dental assistant for a short time and then for the Boulder County Commissioners for seven years. She then hired on with IBM and moved to Tucson, living in Green Valley. She...
By Ventura Tounsel This month we have an amazing opportunity. We have a chance to show our appreciation to America’s warfighters. Every Soldier, Airman, Marine, Sailor, Coast Guardsman and Guardian who made a conscious decision to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic”. However, I want...
By Michael “Mick” Shaughnessy, Chaplain Post 109 As we welcome October, there are two holidays we will celebrate, Columbus Day and Halloween. Of course, Columbus Day means a three-day weekend to commemorate the discovery of America. Perhaps our focus should be on remembering the significant contributions by many and diverse nationalities and...
By Ventura Townsel, Commander “That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation.” This was the resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The resolution was made following the report of a...
COVID Vaccines for our Veterans By Ventura Tounsel, Commander As an influx of veterans seek the COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes available at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, many want clarity on when and where they will be able to get their vaccines. Under a plan developed by VA in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control...
Local businessman provides historical donations to CDTCA By Edward D. Buster, President, Corona de Tucson Community Alliance The president of Corona de Tucson Community Alliance is speaking out about the largest donation of historic documents to the group in its 40-year history. Local resident, businessman, president, and owner of All Pro Rooter...
American Legion By Ventura W. Tounsel (“Ace”) This month we have an amazing opportunity to show our appreciation for America’s warfighters to every Soldier, Airman, Marine, Sailor, and Coast Guardsman who made a conscious decision to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”...
