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2009-11-13 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 15 2009\
The Giving Tree is not what it appears : Correction to previous posting http://www.divineministriesoftucson.com
In my former post I made mention of Pastor Frank I was referring to Pastor Tom

2009-11-10 \Tucson\News\Daily\Nov 10 2009\
We're putting 'Local News First' in the Star (starnet-local) : hope they make it
newspapers are in trouble all around the country, so are magazines

citizen journalism has to step up to the plate, but its not near professional levels yet.  any ideas on how to help papers survive?

2009-11-06 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 15 2009\
The Giving Tree is awesome! http://www.divineministriesoftucson.com

Dear Libby,
Try not to be overcome by the media and people who have no clue of what truth is. They have hate and anger at there own situations which sometimes we ourselves can’t seem to help. I know the truth and how your only desire is to help those ... read more

2009-10-13 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 28 2009\
Proposition 200 - Public Safety First Initiative (city) : No Prop 200 htCommunity Services, Employment and Tra
Prop 200 is about protecting us from those who commit crimes:however, where is the money going to come from? I'll tell you the money will come from the programs that keep the kids off the streets, like Kid co, a low income funded program to prevent gangs ... read more

2009-10-13 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 28 2009\
Proposition 200 - Public Safety First Initiative (city) : Kids http://www.tucsonaz.gov/psfi
Prop 200 brought before us by police and firefighters. it is designed to put twice as many police officers on the street, but they are not the only ones who'll be on the streets they plan< if prop 200 passes> put many others out of work. and tale away ... read more

2009-09-26 \Tucson\News\Daily\Mar 04 2009\
SuperTarget to open in October (citizen-local) :
Whats the date of the grand openeing. im so excited!!"

2009-09-15 \Tucson\News\Daily\Sep 14 2009\
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2009-09-15 \Tucson\News\Daily\Sep 14 2009\
McCaleb Construction - Tucson's Remodeling Experts http://www.mccalebconstruction.com
6565 East Grant Rd
520-323-2100
McCaleb Construction is a full-service design-build company that provides residential remodeling and home maintenance and repair services to the Tucson Metropolitan area.

2009-08-31 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 30 2009\
Just pay it with CampusBucks (starnet-local) : U of A on-campus meal plan stinks
Unlike most colleges, the U of A does not have a on campus meal plan serviced by all you can eat dining cafeterias. Instead it offers a fast food court, just like you find in your local mall. Prices are high. Selection is very limited.
A new company ... read more

2009-08-15 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 15 2009\
Giving Tree's hearing delayed (starnet-local) : The Giving Tree is not what it appears
The information that Libby Wright uses for the promotion of her organization is completely FALSE. I'm a former employee who left as part of a mass exodus with half a dozen other employees within the same week over a year ago because it came to our attention ... read more

2009-06-02 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 18 2007\
: HIGH WATER BILLS TUCSON WATER
Tucson water department Is havIng many complaInts of hIgh water bIlls In the past and not takIng any responseablIty and after receIvIng a four tIme over the average amount bIll I contacted TWD and they saId It would be addressed to fInd the problem. So ... read more

2009-05-11 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 05 2008\
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2009-05-11 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 05 2008\
Police badges are cop's passion (citizen-local) : WANTED MICHIGAN BADGE
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2009-05-04 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 22 2009\
Flood-control Cherry Field rededicated by Tucson High (starnet-local) :
I have just returned from Cherry Field..... my grandaughter is playing a regional softball game there.  I could not get to see her because the walk from the entrance to the field is too long for me.  I think that a serious error was made in not having ... read more

2009-04-25 \Tucson\News\Daily\Apr 25 2009\
Web site helps Arizonans buy foreclosed homes (citizen-local) : No houses, no lenders, fuzzy program, but income guildlines... http://www.yourwayhomeaz.com
Well, it sounds  promising, but when I visited the website I was disappointed to see the the actual map of foreclosed properties in Pima County labelled "Information coming soon".

However the sites does have some hard info in the form of income guidelines ... read more

2009-04-23 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 27 2008\
Another child's death on CPS' watch raises new questions (starnet-local) : Now is your time to change things http://www.abusefreedom.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE!



Dear anti-CPS members:

We have been requested by the President to help with the reform of CPS. He has been in personal touch with one of our members and is expecting our help. If you are serious about your criticisms and your ... read more

2009-04-14 \Tucson\News\Daily\Apr 14 2009\
State legislators moving to take control of Rio Nuevo from city (citizen-local) : where's the science center?
It may be that downtown needs a convention center expansion but that's not what I voted for.  Mr Antentori seems to think he has the right to control the entire budget.  We should let the guys running the T-Rex museum have just a couple $M to build a ... read more

2009-04-14 \Tucson\News\Daily\Apr 11 2009\
Cops: Woman run over on purpose (citizen-local) : My Brother's CORRECT Name
I have so far written KOLD, Tucson Citizen, AZ Daily star..... and the only one to correct his name is KOLD.com,  My brother's name is Clifford O. Moon 'JR'..... my father is "SR", and it upsets my Mother when people arent paying attention to the news ... read more

2009-04-10 \Tucson\News\Daily\Apr 09 2009\
Hein's firing puts future of Rio Nuevo funds in limbo, lawmakers says (citizen-local) : Thanks Steve Farley
Glad we have someone from Tucson who is actually on our side!  Thanks Rep Farley for pointing out that we have a chance now to get someone effective and focused on making Rio Nuevo happen.

2009-04-08 \Tucson\News\Daily\Apr 08 2009\
Council votes 4-3 to fire city manager (starnet-local) : sounds like the right move
I may not know the ins and outs, but the way that Hein claimed he was not notified of the insurance shortfall answered the question for me - if he's someone who tries to lay blame onto subordinates instead of taking responsibility himself, he's the wrong ... read more

2009-03-24 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 17 2009\
Supreme Court will review Safford school strip search for drugs (citizen-local) : Talk to the
Perhaps you would like to communicate DIRECTLY with the "responsible adults" at Safford Middle School during the school day. I am sure they would be HAPPY to hear opinions from the public on their behavior. HOLD NO PUNCHES -- BE CLEAR, LOUD, AND GRAPHIC ... read more

2009-03-11 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 28 2009\
Duo mixes magic and science together for children's shows (citizen-local) : Nutty Scientists www.nuttyscientists.com
Find out more for your event or for a franchise by contacting us at franchise -at- nuttyscientists.com

2009-02-26 \Tucson\News\Daily\Dec 06 2008\
Temple of Music and Art offers tours of building (citizen-local) : Temple Rentals http://www.arizonatheatre.org
Built in 1927, the Temple of Music and Art is a proper cultural arts venue. When the Temple first opened, just visiting the place was considered an event. We feel it’s safe to say the building has upheld its reputation. Constructed in an elegant, Southwestern ... read more

2009-02-24 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 24 2009\
Kids from Desert Willow Elementary find creating toys is not child's play (citizen-local) : authentic learning!
This sounds so like the brainstorming process in the marketing dept of any innovative company - kudos to Desert Willow.  I hope if the kids come up with something really cool they get to learn about patents next...

2009-02-16 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 16 2009\
Members of food co-op to receive rebate checks (citizen-local) : Cool! More reasons to shop at the Coop!
I started shopping there because it was the only outlet I could find that carries Oasis laundry detergent, which is recommended for grey water systems.  (There may be other places but I haven't found them).  Also you can ask them to make bulk orders for ... read more

2009-02-16 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 04 2009\
Arizona gets low grade on teacher retention (citizen-local) : sigh...
Actually, my daughter goes to an excellent public school (Borton) here in Tucson and has an amazing teacher.  She is doing much more homework than I did at her age, and her writing skills have improved by leaps and bounds over the two years she has been ... read more

2009-02-15 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 04 2009\
Arizona gets low grade on teacher retention (citizen-local) : Why can't we retain teachers?
Let me explain it to you, "Wonder why."

It's simply that Democrats hate teachers. First, they insist on paying lazy (home by 3pm) incompetent (can't pass AIMS themselves) teachers the same as any other teacher (public education is the best examples ... read more

2009-02-14 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 14 2009\
4 U.S. House members call for investigation into Arpaio (citizen-local) : about time!
Years ago I remember watching a video on television of prisoner who died in restraints in Arapio's jails.  There have been so many incidents since then and just an atmosphere of nastiness and racism.  Its time for this posturing bad-guy sheriff to hit ... read more

2009-02-05 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 04 2009\
Arizona gets low grade on teacher retention (citizen-local) : Gee I wonder why!
Lets see, the legislature makes it clear that public ed is about the lowest of their priorities; No Child Left Behind creates a testing hysteria in the schools; new teachers face a gauntlet of constant evaluations and classroom oversight; and **scripting ... read more

2009-02-04 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 23 2009\
More than 900 protest proposed cuts to higher education (citizen-local) : Like Taking Money from a Baby - wait not Like, they did! http://www.azftf.gov
FIRST THINGS FIRST BOARD DEFENDS VOTERS AND CHILDREN

State board takes unanimous position on legislative budget

YUMA, Ariz. (January 27, 2009) First Things First - the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board - during its regular public ... read more

2009-01-31 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 31 2009\
Schriro turned Corrections into national model (citizen-local) : hope reforms stick with 'the Chucks'
Interesting - so we did have some decent reforms in place (I'm not an expert on the prison system), the Getting Ready program sounds effective.  This comment on the Star site worries me for the future, though - " anyone who worked for the "Chucks" are ... read more

2009-01-30 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 23 2009\
Call Governor's office to protest Education cuts:(800) 253-0883 : Gov. Stonewall
I just called the number, and while they will take your comment, if you ask any further questions there is simply no answer.  I asked if cuts to the corrections budget were also being considered, and if there was any way to get in touch with a policy ... read more

2009-01-30 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 23 2009\
Why don't we cut the prisons instead? : Call Governor's office to protest Education cuts:(800) 253-0883
We've been told that Governor Brewer's office staff is answering phones and "keeping a tally" of the calls they are receiving about the proposed cuts to education. Some people have asked for the governor's number.

You may contact the governor's office ... read more

2009-01-23 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 23 2009\
Why don't we cut the prisons instead? : 7 step program http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/archive
This 7 step program was highly effective with many inmates in the prison where Bill Sands implemented it.  But it seems to have not been replicated, perhaps because there is no one with enough passion or interest.  Maybe this could save us money and change ... read more

2009-01-23 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 23 2009\
Why don't we cut the prisons instead? : Colorado will save $380 million from prisons http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/20
The gov. of Colorado thinks they can save more than we're cutting from our universities from the Colorado prison system. Maybe Gov Brewer should take a look at his plan.

2009-01-23 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 23 2009\
Why don't we cut the prisons instead? : We're spending $910 million on prisons http://www.azleg.gov/jlbc/09summ/summbkt
Here is the summary from last summer's budget estimates:

Basically, we spend $910 Million every year on adult prisons, as far as I can read, plus $81M on juvi hall.  The three universities were going to get slightly more than that, at $1.12 Billion ... read more

2009-01-23 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 23 2009\
More than 900 protest proposed cuts to higher education (citizen-local) : Why don't we cut the prisons instead?
How much does this state spend on the prison system?  How much could we save by common sense changes - like decriminalizing, and perhaps taxing, marijuana.  Community service has been an effective penalty for crime in the juvenile justice system, could ... read more

2009-01-23 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 18 2009\
Neto's Tucson : (starnet-local) : Pastor Jester is Awesome! http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/276395
I have the honor of knowing Pastor Jester as a leader in Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.  She is dynamic and caring.  She is so charismatic that she pulls other organizations and non-profits into wanting to be a part of LSS-SW's social ministry ... read more

2009-01-22 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 21 2009\
Mad Science program starts Saturday at 17th Street Market (citizen-local) : Mad science is cool - in schools too
My daughter went thru a Mad science program at her school last year and really liked it, especially the flying-propeller day.  She still takes out the rubber-band powered balsawood flyer and plays around with it."

2009-01-20 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 20 2009\
Reduced use could force cuts for Tucson Water (citizen-local) : maybe the rainwater harvesting helps too http://www.harvestingrainwater.com/
I've seen a lot more installations of rainwater harvesting barrels and landscaping around town.  I have the Brad Lancaster book and the before and after photos of his streetfront are nothing less than amazing.  

Anyway I see this as totally good news ... read more

2009-01-18 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 11 2009\
City pays for graffiti (starnet-local) : Regina's answer - please read!

It sounds to me like the Star story was sensationalized and somewhat inaccurate.  Here is councilmember Regina Romero's response to the story:
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Dear Friends & Neighbors:

I would like ... read more

2009-01-15 \Tucson\News\Daily\Sep 20 2008\
Man killed in rollover identified as Raytheon employee (citizen-local) : [user holds Raytheon responsible for death]
Brett was walked off the plant-site the day of the "accident" after an outburst caused by work related stress.  Rather than providing him with help, Raytheon management took his bage and told him to "go get some help."  Fearing that his career was over ... read more

2009-01-11 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 11 2009\
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2009-01-11 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 11 2009\
Tucson's generosity aids needy Iraqis (starnet-local) : Many more need help http://www.theirc.org/where/united_state
It is wonderful that so many Tucsonans stepped forward and so clear that Taha deserved the help!  

If you feel moved to help another family in difficult circumstances in a new country, check with the Refugee Education Center or IRC, the International ... read more

2008-10-12 \Tucson\News\Daily\Oct 12 2008\
UA poised to start review of proposed changes (starnet-local) : 2009 Med students need change now
Some kind of change has to happen now, to change the medical school program that is not preparing students to pass the boards. Whether the staff can make changes internally, or it needs to be imposed from outside, something needs to be done ASAP.

2008-10-05 \Tucson\News\Daily\Aug 21 2008\
Saguaro Ranch neighbors can't use path, judge says (starnet-local) : Road Through Saguaro Ranch Remains Open To The Public - Just Ignore the Boulders http://www.youtube.com/TortolitaEasement
Despite what the Star reported in late August, the public still has access rights to a road that goes through the luxury Saguaro Ranch development in the Tortolita Mountains. The road is an extension of Thornydale Road and is legally recorded as a public ... read more

2008-09-30 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jun 25 2008\
Governor gets rock ’n’ roll park bill (citizen-local) : power to you
All for it and good luck with everything involved.
There is a lot involved as I have come to know.
I have developed a concept that we could possibly share.
First I would hope to hear from you as my main concern right now is
getting the proper process ... read more

2008-09-17 \Tucson\News\Daily\Sep 09 2008\
TUSD clothing bank faces shortage (citizen-local) : Oprah says - who cares? http://btucson.com/158505
We're shocked that a clothing bank, of all places, would give any credance to what some fashionista had to say on Oprah and discarded good jeans because they were "no longer in style".  I know it's a different world these days, what with people making ... read more

2008-09-10 \Tucson\News\Daily\Nov 15 2007\
E-85 gas station locations (kvoa) : E-85 at $2.99/Gallon
If you have a newer vehicle, check the fuel cap or owner's manual to see if you can fill it with E-85.  Not only cleaner for the environment, but you save about  13% on fuel costs.  (Not sure if there is a mileage difference - I use E-85 whenever possible ... read more

2008-08-13 \Tucson\News\Daily\Nov 15 2007\
T Q&A (weekly) :
My brother told me about this story and I have to admit that I am pretty shocked. Our father was stationed at Khobar Towers and was injured during the bombing. My family (including my father) watched the movie The Kingdom. According to my father it is ... read more

2008-07-14 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 14 2008\
Cops say they link robbery try, machete attack; charge suspect (citizen-local) : The girl who was injured in machete attack is 'doing better'
thank you Aimee for letting people know your cousin is improving.  That must have been such a scary thing!

2008-07-11 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 11 2008\
Thousands of bats draw viewers to Tucson bridges at sunset (citizen-local) : Other Bat Bridges?
I wonder which other bridges have large bat colonies.  The I-10 bridge over Silverlake doesn't have any, not only because of the construction but even before that I don't think it did.  Maybe its bridges over washes that are the most bat-friendly. ... read more

2008-07-09 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 09 2008\
Alleged Funds Mismanagement by new management at Hermitage http://savethehermitage.org
This was not even covered in the Star article:
"In my opinion, there were other factors that led to my not being reinstated. For one thing, I spoke with a Board member regarding a mailing the Hermitage had done requesting funds earmarked for several ... read more

2008-07-09 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 09 2008\
Shelter managers blame sick cats on ex-caregivers (citizen-local) : Hermitage originated as a sanctuary - read the blog http://savethehermitage.org/
"Yes, as the article states, The Hermitage has served more as a sanctuary than as an adoption shelter. It is beyond belief to me that this is now being cited as a flaw. A sanctuary was Sister Seraphim's founding vision, a place dedicated to meeting the ... read more

2008-07-03 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jul 03 2008\
Weird tricks get kids studying physics (citizen-local) : Neat! Here is the url http://physicsfactory.org
I never knew about this group - cool - the URL is http://physicsfactory.org and these guys are touring internationally.   (At least to Canada!)

I'd like to see more trainings of teachers on how to do simple experiments in the classroom.  Looks like ... read more

2008-05-25 \Tucson\News\Daily\May 25 2008\
TUSD's Raza unit survives under fire (starnet-local) : empowering students
If students are learning to use PowerPoint to present their case in an effective way, that's a skill they need throughout their life.  As long as its an elective, and doesn't endorse hatred or violence, why shouldn't we have a diverse set of courses set ... read more

2008-02-12 \Tucson\News\Daily\Feb 12 2008\
Bill aims to boost emergency medical care (citizen-local) : Rural Emergency Healthcare http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/ss/local/76
My daughter has been a trauma nurse for 11 years and has worked level 1 trauma centers in the inner city.  She says there is no way they can teach life-saving diagnosis and trauma care in a 6 hour class and frankly it sounds ridiculous to me.  That policeman ... read more

2008-01-09 \Tucson\News\Daily\Jan 09 2008\
RTA databases to be released (starnet-local) : Excellent! Open records, transparency, election integrity win http://pol.moveon.org/paper2008/o.pl?id=
Thanks to all who went to the meeting to defend our elections!  Lets hope that the US Congress votes to require paper ballots in 2008 (see URL)"

2007-12-17 \Tucson\News\Daily\Dec 17 2007\
Michael is being bullied (starnet-local) : Become a Big Brother or Big Sister http://www.tucsonbigs.org
I haven't done the big sister thing but before I had kids I used to volunteer in group homes, and it was a really rewarding and learning experience.  If you have time and can make the committment please give it a shot!

2007-10-26 \Tucson\News\Daily\Oct 18 2007\
Educator/felon is teaching in TUSD (starnet-local) :
It's interesting that this guy was hired by TUSD DESPITE the background checks we all have to supposedly go through before we're offered a position.  Maybe I'm just bitter because Canchola was my "Legal and ETHICAL Issues in Education" prof right before ... read more