Community Spirit

Scouts Honor Veterans, Place Flags at Local Cemetery

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Monday, May 30th, 2011, 10:24am

Some Sierra Vista Boy and Girl Scouts placed U.S. flags at Veterans'’ grave markers on Saturday morning at the Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery.

The scouts placed over 2,000 U.S. flags in about an hour at the cemetery.

Video By: Ty Holland

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Fort remembers fallen comrades

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Friday, May 27th, 2011, 12:05pm

The following is a news release from Fort Huachuca:

Fort Huachuca honors America's veterans and salutes fallen service members during its annual Memorial Day ceremony 11:30 a.m., May 30 at the Post Cemetery. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

During this year's ceremony, we pause and honor with solemn gratitude and deep respect all of our fallen service men and women who have given their lives for our country and our freedom. It is also a time to reflect on our own service to the Nation, our Families and each other.

Brig. Gen. Gregg Potter, commanding general of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca, is the speaker for the event.

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Parker Canyon Lake to Reopen Friday

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 11:53am

Parker Canyon Lake, located on the Coronado National Forest, will reopen to the public on Friday, May 27 at noon, Coronado National Forest spokeswoman Heidi Schewel said.

According to Schewel, associated facilities, including the campground and marina, will also reopen.

“Firefighting efforts on the Arlene Fire have been quite effective,” said Annette Chavez, Sierra Vista District Ranger. “Fortunately, the lake is no longer needed for fire suppression activities. We welcome recreationists to enjoy opportunities for camping, fishing and boating this holiday weekend. As a reminder, we are currently under fire restrictions, and campfires are prohibited.”

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Deployed Soldiers Can Watch Live Stream of Buena HS Graduation

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 3:10pm

Deployed Soldiers Can Watch Live Stream of Buena HS Graduation

Buena High School graduation ceremony available for world-wide viewing via streaming video

Soldiers who are deployed will be able to see their child graduate live via Ustream, Fort Huachuca spokeswoman Tanja Linton said.

The graduation will be broadcast on Wednesday, May 25th from 7pm to 10pm.

According to Linton, there are three ways to view the program:

1. Locals with Cox digital cable service can watch it on the Commander's Access Channel (channel 97)

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Movies In The Park

Submitted by Ty Holland on Tuesday, May 24th, 10:26 am

Hundreds turnout for the Movies In The Park located at the Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista.

The annual event brings a walk-in style theater to the park during the spring and summer months.

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Kids Sports Camp Starting Soon

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 9:59am

2011 Summer Fun Youth Sports Day Camp

May 31–July 15, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Apache Middle School
Cost: $85 Weekly (per child, per week) or $20 (per child, per day)

Come join our Summer Fun Youth Sports Camp in the Apache Middle School Gymnasium. Our staff will provide instruction in skills, rules, and fundamentals for several team and individual sports, as well as fun group activities.

Registration will be accepted for youth in second through seventh grade. Participants need to bring a lunch, snacks, drinks, hat, and sunscreen each day. Parents can register child(ren) on the Monday of each week by 10:00 a.m. for the weekly activity at the site.

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2011 Tourism U Rock! Award Winners

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Friday, May 20th, 2011, 8:46am

The City of Sierra Vista hosted its 5th Annual U Rock! Award Ceremony at the Ethel Berger Center on May 18.

Organized by the City’s Tourism Commission, this award honors those tourism industry employees who have been nominated for their excellent customer service skills. Joining the Tourism Commission in celebration were guests of the nominees, City officials and staff.

Mayor Rick Mueller opened the event with welcoming comments and expressed sincere admiration of all nominees and appreciation to those who nominated them. Members of the Tourism Commission presented the U Rock! awards to the winners, selected as representatives of outstanding customer service.

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