Explorer August 24, 2022 by Times Media Group

August 24, 2022

EXPLORER The Voice of Marana, Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson

Volunteer honored by President Biden

INSIDE Health & Wellness

BY TOM LEYDE Tucson Local Media

nor did she attack anyone. However, she did visit several neighborhoods, judging by the number of calls and bell camera videos the department received on its wildlife hotline. “There’s video of her walking right up to someone’s back door, and looking in at children playing,” Hart said. He added that the sliding glass door was open, but the screen door was closed. “The kids got excited, of course, but the bear made no move

etired Marana businessman Don Jorgensen has received an award from President Joe Biden for his voluntary work with the group ShelterBox Disaster Relief. Jorgensen received a medallion and a letter signed by the president in July as part of the national President’s Volunteer Service Award presented by the White House since 2003. It is associated with the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation for those of all ages who contribute as least 100 hours of volunteer activities. Jorgensen, 65, was one of 25 ShelterBox USA volunteers to receive the honor and the only one in Arizona. ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and household supplies to individuals around the world who have been forced from their homes by disaster or armed conflicts. Jorgensen spoke by phone while vacationing in England. “It was in Rotary that I learned about ShelterBox,” Jorgensen said. “It was started by a Rotary Club in England in 2000, and it spun off as its own nonprofit (in 2002) he said. “What attracted me is it focuses on those in the most need at the most vulnerable time, and there’s no middleman.” Since its founding ShelterBox has helped more than 2 million people around the

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Coming to town

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Athlete of the Week

Takaia Hicks just really loves volleyball

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A young female bear made her way into the Tucson and Oro Valley areas last week, causing quite a stir but no damage. She was captured by representatives of the Arizona Game & Fish Department at the intersection of Ina and La Canada, then tranquilized and later released in an unnamed mountain location. (Arizona Game & Fish Department/Submitted)

Bear takes a walkabout in Tucson BY KAREN SCHAFFNER Tucson Local Media

ourist season has not yet begun but we’re starting to see unusual visitors. A 120-pound bear was touring the area for a few days last week before officers from Arizona Game & Fish captured her. Mark Hart, the public information officer for the department, said the female bear, estimated to be between 1 and 2 years old, did no damage,

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