SALUTE to the VIPS! Volunteers In Police Service - Marana

Yesterday I put over 100 miles on my car, driving a circle route from Marana, down I-10 to South Tucson, out
Aho Way past Ryan Airport Field, and Up Sandario road in West Tucson back up to Continental Ranch in Marana.

Some of those miles are rustic, indeed, and cars passed were few and far between. In the last 2 miles of my circular route, just coming down through Continental Reserve, I heard that roaring, flopping sound associated with...a flat tire.  I was coming up to an intersection, and so I pulled over to take a look.  Front driver tire, going flat FAST.  On a side note, my car external temperature gauge was registering 113 degrees.

Simultaneously, a police officer pulled up to see why there was traffic behind me.  He "assisted" me across the intersection and directed me towards a shady spot.  At that point, we thanked the officer as he drove away, and my daughter and her friend, vacated the car to see if we could get the spare tire and tools out to begin the task.

Suddenly, a voice behind us interrupted our dubious progress and two uniformed volunteers from the Marana Volunteer Police Department offered to help.  You can imagine our relief, as I couldn't even see how to get the jack unscrewed from it's place along the wheel well, and I was picturing in my mind how I was going to loosen auto-tightened lug nuts!

Long story short, and 30 sweaty minutes later, volunteer Emilio Perez and his partner had done the dirty deed.  His partner, whose name I unfortunately didn't get, zipped over to his nearby home to get a 2 Ton Jack, much better than the mini-version I had in my Toyota. The lug nuts were so HOT Emilio handled them like hot muffins from the oven.  Fortunately I had a large beach towel in the car because the tire couldn't be picked up, it was so hot.

The officers were polite, conversational, non-complaining, and good looking too!  (Can't beat that) I was surprised, being used to seeing senior citizens do so much volunteering, that my young helper looked about 23. He said the VIPS always need "young blood"!

So, next time you're driving around Continental Ranch and Marana area, and you see your uniformed volunteers, realize they are looking out for you, and give 'em a wave. They were at the end of their shift, yet they stopped to help three females on a roaring hot summer afternoon.

Salute to the VIPS! The Volunteers in Police Service, Marana saved me BIG TIME.

Continental Reserve, Marana, AZ - 3 and 4 bedroom Homes for Sale

I'd like to share with you about the community of Continental Reserve.  Continental Reserve, on Tucson’s northwest (NW) side was built as an extension to Continental Ranch in 1998-2006. This area is about 20 minutes west of Oro Valley and about 25 minutes from downtown Tucson via the freeway.

Continental Reserve is a lovely subdivision located in Continental Ranch on the Northwest outskirts of Tucson, in Marana. 

Continental Reserve is a 598 acre master-planned community which includes a little over 1300 hundred single family, 3 and 4 bedroom homes for sale, with 200 acres of preserved, natural open space.

Continental Reserve homes are served by the Marana School District, including the Coyote Trail Elementary, Marana Middle School, and Marana High School.

The neighborhood of Sierra Crest is Continental Reserve's only gated community.  Sierra Crest includes a pool and spa for residents.  Many lots offer exquisite views of Sombrero Peak or untouched desert landscape.  The area is adjacent to Saguaro National forest, with views of the Tucson Mountains, as well as sglimpses of the Coronado National Forest. Golf is nearby.

Continental Reserve is also home to a community park with sports courts - tennis, basketball - as well as soccer and baseball fields and playgrounds.  Hiking and horseback trails are nearby.

The urgent care facility by Northwest has brought medical services right into the neighborhood.  A new $3 million library to serve the residents recently opened, as is a 48 acre park, Crossroads.

Crossroads is located at the corner of Cortaro and Silverbell Road with softball and baseball, soccer fields, basketball, tennis and beach volleyball courts.  It also has a dog park, and many multi-use paths for biking, walking, etc.

Continental Reserve is about 5 minutes from 1-10, close to a merchandising center anchored by Kohls, WalMart, and many other fine stores and restaurants.  The area is serviced by several large grocery chains, including Fry's, Safeway, and Super Wal-Mart.

Continental Reserve is a wonderful home with a mix of amenities and pristine desert vistas.  Email or call to learn more about this wonderful place to live. Check out this link to see the many fine 3-4 bedroom homes for sale in Continental Reserve.

If you would like to learn more about and see photos of the nearby adult community of Sunflower, or the Marana, AZ subdivision of San Lucas, click on these links!