Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 presented distinguished service awards at a ceremony on March 19.
Barbara McClure, executive director of Catalina Community Services, received the Citizen of the Year award. She was honored for administering services for the food bank and expanding a literacy program for children, which includes a weekly story time and book-of-the month program. McClure also coordinates a parenting magazine in English and Spanish and is active in many other community activities.
Each year, Elks lodges across the country recognize firefighters and police officers for their dedication to their communities. This year the Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge honored personnel from the Golder Ranch Fire District and the Oro Valley Police Department.
Ryan Miller was named Firefighter of the Year by Capt. Scott Robb, and Kyle Unger was awarded Paramedic of the Year by Capt. Shaun Greener.
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Rick Trevizo, who is assigned to the motorcycle unit of the Oro Valley Police Department, was named Police Officer of the Year for his proficient handling of security at the site of the Jan. 8 shootings.
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