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PCSD congratulates graduates and reminds about underage drinking

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 1:31pm
PCSD congratulates graduates and reminds about underage drinking

With the University of Arizona graduating last week and Pima Community College graduating this week and countless high school seniors getting their diplomas over the next couple of weeks - there will be a lot of parties going on to celebrate and the possibility of underage drinking.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is extending their congrats to the graduates, but would also like to remind students and their parents that underage drinking is a 'curable' act. 

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Gus has all the right moves

Submitted by Mindy Blake, KOLD Anchor/Reporter
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 11:33am
Gus has all the right moves

Gus is a two year old pit bull mix.

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Fire restrictions in all 15 counties

Submitted by KOLD Web Staff
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 10:26am
Fire restrictions in all 15 counties

From a news release:

Due to the high risk of wildfire across Arizona, State Forester Scott Hunt today announced that the Forestry Division will be expanding fire restrictions to include State lands in all 15 counties.  Earlier this month, State lands in six southeastern counties were placed under restrictions.

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Food trucks set regular stop at Civano

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 8:58am

Attention Foodies!! Looks like the food trucks around town might have a 'semi permanent' place to set up shop.  If you've always wanted to try one of these trucks then here is your chance!

Tucson street cuisine culture appears ready to take the next step in its evolution with the launch of a temporary food-truck pod in Civano... Read More

Read the full story at The Arizona Daily Star
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Superintendent Baker Receives Crystal Apple Lifetime Achievement Award

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:50pm

This is a great award for a deserving person.

Congratulations, Calvin Baker! Congratulations to Superintendent Calvin Baker, recipient of the 2012 Crystal Apple Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards, organized by the Metropolitan Education Commission, recognize those who improve academics and promote graduation from high school. In 1987, Calvin moved to Tucson to become principal of Vail’s only school. He was appointed superintendent a year later. Over [...]... Read More

Read more at the Vail School District site
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Military community relations committee meeting

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:20pm

For those interested in attending tonight's meeting - its at the City of Tucson Ward 6 office (3202 E. First Street, close to Speedway and Country Club) at 6 p.m.

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UA Steele gets donation from Rincon Chapter of OIG

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 8:51am
UA Steele gets donation from Rincon Chapter of OIG

After a successful fundraising night last month, at the Forty Niner Country Club, the Rincon Chapter of the Optimist International Group (OIG) makes their donation to local pediatric cancer research program.

UA Steele Children's Research Center was the proud recipient of $1,500 from OIG after their 'Casino Night and Silent Auction' that was part of the OIG's annual Childhood Cancer Campaign. 

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