Health tip: do you love chocolate but dread the calories? Use it as a daily vitamin but only consume 1 oz per day. That’s equivalent to about half of a small Hershey’s candy bar. The darker the chocolate the better. Benefits include cholesterol reduction and preventing damage to blood vessels. Beauty tip: if you haven’t been...
While all savings accounts serve the purpose of holding your money, they don’t exactly function the same way. Here’s a breakdown of the four most common savings accounts. Deposit or Regular Savings AccountsThis is probably the one that comes to mind first. A deposit savings account is usually paired with a checking account, providing the added...
By Anne Gibson The greater Vail community showed its strength as organizations and community volunteers rallied to the call to help local citizens be vaccinated against Covid19. The Pima County Health Department entered into an agreement with the United Community Health Center (UCHC), Vail, to provide the Moderna Vaccine. The vaccine was given to...
By Nikki Lee Last month, I was confirmed as the new Vice Mayor for the City of Tucson through the end of 2021. I’m proud to say that my nomination marks the first time Tucson has both a female Mayor and Vice Mayor serving together. I’m honored to be part of this small slice of Tucson history. As I continue to brainstorm how to best serve my...
By Shirley Mays My mom was born on March 26, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio. Her mother was a domestic who cleaned wealthy people’s homes for a living; her father was trained as a mechanic. She was the only girl in a family of 5 boys and grew up during the depression. Mom would tell me how she and her brothers walked downtown with their red wagon to...
Dear Editor: We are asking Santa Rita Ranch 11 Home Owners Association Members in good standing if they would consider joining us as concerned HOA members. Our intent is to challenge the authority of the board of directors of this Home Owners Association in their decision to increase our home owner’s fees. As you may be aware, the first increase...
By Lisa Larivee Andrea was born and raised in Wisconsin. She is the mother of two adult sons and grandmother to four wonderful grandchildren. She retired in 2006 from Delphi Automotive after 30 years of service. Thirteen years ago, an employment opportunity for her husband Mike brought them to Tucson where they settled in Corona de Tucson. In...
Carondelet Health Network’s St. Raphael’s Emergency Center, which will serve the southeast Tucson area, is planned to open March 8. Located near I -10 and Wilmot Road at 7401 S. Wilmot Rd., the full service center will provide around the clock emergency care for the nearby residential and commercial areas. St. Raphael’s Emergency Center includes...
By Liz Kanon Creation School recently chose the coatimundi for their school mascot. The parent-teacher league hosted the voting as a fund raiser for the school. Over $1,800 was raised through the generosity of the participants. Cassi Sutherland, a Creation teacher, submitted the original design. Jennifer Hook, school administrator, commented...
By WildBerry MD The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in a variety of ways. Trying to take care of your health, household, family, and finances is always a juggling act. We can help you focus on your mind and body wellness and start your journey to a healthier you. Weight GainA lot of people have found themselves gaining weight during the...
