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Tembo (Swahili for elephant)
On March 24, I was invited to attend the grand opening of Reid Park Zoo’s new Elephant exhibit called ExpeditionTanzania. The new seven acre expansion is now home to a family of five African elephants....
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History of Independence Day
Today the 4th of July is celebrated with parades, picnics, baseball games and firework displays at night. Most people know America celebrates the holiday because it is the day America became...
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Hot Rods Old Vail
On July 11, 2012, I attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Hot Rods Old Vail. Hot Rods General Manager, Matthew Hallinan, Pima County District 4 Supervisor Ray Carroll and Peter...
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SAD NEWS
In June I wrote an article about the Reid Park Zoo’s new elephant exhibit, Expedition Tanzania. In my article, I wrote about the move of two elephants, Connie and Shaba, who had lived together at Reid...
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Fall
For as long as I can remember, I have liked the fall season best. The weather begins to cool down, football starts, holidays are approaching and I’m sure the upcoming three week fall break from school...
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Giving Thanks
Traditionally, November is a month for giving thanks and celebrating Thanksgiving with our family and friends. This past year has been a very busy one for me. I have much to be thankful for and many...
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Pearl Harbor
December 7th will mark the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. Over fall break, my family and I visited the USS Arizona Memorial in Oahu. What I saw and learned I...
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Wally, the Walgreens Dog, Brings a Community Together
On November 7th, Kirstin Khan, a Rita Ranch resident put out a Facebook plea for Wally a malnourished dog living in the desert behind Walgreens in Rita Ranch. Kirstin had stopped in Walgreens with her...
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Scouting
I have been in Boy Scouts since I was six years old. Because of scouting, I have done many exciting things such as camp outs, fishing, hiking, geocaching, canoeing, archery and much more. Recently, I...
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Youth & Peace
Bullying is a serious problem in our country. According to the US National Institute of Health, 71% of students report bullying as an ongoing problem and every 30 minutes a teenager attempts suicide...
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