Good News Notes: “When the Hefty EnergyBag recycling program was announced in Boise about three years ago, it asked residents to separate those hard-to-recycle No. 4-7 plastics into orange bags. The bags were shipped to a Utah company which planned to chemically deconstruct the plastic into diesel fuel. Equipment problems quickly forced the end of that destination,…
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Christmas miracle: single mother receives $1,500 tip to buy gifts for her children
Good News Notes: “A single mother of five was struggling to get her young children Christmas presents this year. That is until a chance encounter with 14 strangers. They left the Tucson waitress a jaw-dropping tip. “I have a set of twins, a three-year-old, an eight and a nine-year-old,” said Dinahlee Escudero. “My mom is a…
Current Affair: Local Stewards Facilitate Ongoing Rehabilitation Of The Santa Cruz River
Good News Notes: “Since November 2020, a group of local volunteers has worked to remove the garbage and invasive species surrounding the downtown reach of the Santa Cruz River in Tucson. Through their efforts, the group hopes to encourage the return of more native species to the urban ecosystem and foster stronger community connections to…
“Turkey Buck Joe” brings smiles, raises money for charity
Good News Notes: “Going through a grocery line, especially on busy days like Thanksgiving, isn’t always fun, but one local Tucson man makes sure every person who goes through his lane, smiles. Head to the Safeway on Ina and Oracle and it’s hard to miss Joe Encinas. Thursday, he wore a felt turkey costume, complete…
One Of A Kind Gym In Tucson Is Helping People With Parkinson’s Improve Daily Life
https://kxlh.com/cnn-regional/2019/04/18/one-of-a-kind-gym-in-tucson-is-helping-people-with-parkinsons-improve-daily-life/
UA students hosting new summer camp for children impacted by a parent's cancer
https://tucson.com/thisistucson/tucsonlife/ua-students-hosting-new-summer-camp-for-children-impacted-by/article_436231a2-4f47-11e9-b3a8-4b41fb9c3ca7.html