Welcome back, winter residents Q: I am a seasonal customer returning to the area for the winter. Has Orbitel made any changes while I was away? A: First of all, let us welcome you back to your winter home! Orbitel has indeed been making continuous improvements on our products and services. Here is the latest:…
Jerry Lujan Honor Flight No. 21 departed Tucson on May 21 and returned on May 23. Julian “Gute” Gutierrez and I were there to meet and greet the 24 veterans who flew to Washington D.C. to see their memorials. The flight honored five WWII and 19 Korean veterans. The military services represented were Army –…
Jerry Lujan Honor Flight Southern Arizona provides WWII and Korean War veterans the opportunity to see their national memorials in Washington D.C. These are the men and women who availed themselves in a national effort to keep America safe during World War II (1941 – 1946) and the Korean War (1950 – 1955). It is…
A Guide to the Geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona: The Geology and Life Zones of a Madrean Sky Island by John V. Bezy is a non-technical publication about the geology and ecology of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. It is lavishly illustrated with color photos, maps and diagrams that bring the natural…
Gloria Singleton Maybe you took piano lessons years ago but, for whatever reasons, you gave up and have always regretted it. Starting October 18 you can turn those regrets into the reality of playing Christmas carols at family and friends’ Christmas parties, or just playing for your own enjoyment. Maybe playing the piano is something…
LaVerne Kyriss Dolores Root has been taking photographs since she was 20. “I love landscapes, animals, churches and architectural features. Sunsets, the moon rising, botanical gardens are all attractive places. I love to explore beautiful places and enjoy the challenge of photographing them in a way that others will appreciate,” she explained. Root got her…