Ricardo Gonzales known as Mr. Ricky, Sycamore Elementary, is a long-time resident of Corona de Tucson, He has been a crossing guard for several years and has always been kind, respectful, and loving. Mr. Ricky handles traffic, parents, and students with grace. He does an excellent job deescalating conflict at this busy area and always ensures...
Veterans Day 2022 Military service, by its nature, is temporary. The legacy of that service, however, can benefit generations for centuries. Veterans Day can be traced to the armistice which ended World War I. Though the peace of that treaty did not survive the fascist tyrannies of Hitler and Mussolini, the freedom enjoyed by Europeans today is...
By Ventura Tounsel The American Legion has been actively involved with children’s issues since the early 1920s. In many instances, the American Legion has been the driving force on behalf of children on the federal, state, and local levels. In 1938, April was formally designated as Child Welfare Month (now called Children & Youth Month) and...
In Need of Assistance? By Ventura Tounsel Veterans. Men and women who have served their country in uniform. Regardless of when you served or whether you are still serving, it is you, the veteran, to whom we owe our freedoms in this great country. It is you, the veteran, to whom we owe our gratitude for the sacrifices. Nobody knows that more than...
News from the American Legion By Michael “Mick” Shaughnessy, Chaplain Post 109 February brings a couple of celebrations unique to the United States. On the 21st we observe Presidents Day, a Federal Holiday that developed from the older observances of Lincoln’s birthday and Washington’s birthday; both in February. We of the American Legion also...
By Ventura Tounsel It is January and, on this month, we will take out a day to celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King left an indelible mark on the U.S. military by putting his life on the line to ensure the real promise of democracy for all Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. It is a date...
American Legion invites high school students to compete in speech contest Winners will earn scholarship money, chance to compete in national finals. By Ventura Tounsel High school students of the Vail School District have been invited by McCulloch-Wagner Post 109 of The American Legion to compete in the American Legion High School Oratorical...
Remembering Sept. 11th By Ventura Tounsel A new generation has arrived. The children of 9/11 are now adults. Some lost parents on that day. Others lost siblings and friends. Some have served in the military or became first responders as a tribute to those who were lost. Much like those who came of age as bombs were dropped at Pearl Harbor, the...
