SVPD's Grady and Boutte receive lifesaving awards

Moving Forward

Last week, the Sierra Vista Police Department recognized Officer Tracy Grady and Commander Lawrence “Butch” Boutte for saving the life of a young child on May 25, 2021.

That day, Officer Grady was on patrol when a woman ahead of her exited her vehicle in a panic and requested help with a young girl (just shy of 2 years old) in distress. Grady requested emergency medical assistance and took immediate action to aid the child who was unconscious and unresponsive.

Grady could not find a pulse. She began CPR, emergency breathing, and back blows. Commander Boutte was nearby and soon arrived on scene. Since medics had not yet arrived, Boutte decided to transport Officer Grady and the child to the Canyon Vista Medical Center in his department vehicle as Grady continued lifesaving efforts.

Just before they arrived at the hospital, the child regained consciousness and began to breath on her own. Hospital staff and medics took over and the child ultimately made a full recovery. But Grady’s efforts didn’t end there!

Officer Grady was invited to the child’s second birthday party. When she attended the party, Officer Grady helped the family arrange swim lessons for the child, because the incident had been caused by the child drowning.

Both Officer Grady and Commander Boutte received Lifesaving Award for their quick responses, clear thinking, and solid teamwork, which were directly responsible for saving the child’s life.

City News

Controlled burns at EOP began this week

The City of Sierra Vista Public Works Department conducted the first in a series of controlled burns at the Environmental Operations Park on Thursday and today.

The burns are part of annual maintenance for the City’s wastewater treatment facility. They reduce mosquitoes, clear dying vegetation to promote new growth, and aerate soil for the coming spring.

The burns are conducted on weekdays, starting in the morning and lasting until about noon each day. The burns will continue in over the next two weeks, depending on when they can be conducted. The schedule varies based on weather conditions and updates will be posted by the City on Facebook and Twitter when burns are conducted.

The Environmental Operations Park is located at 6801 Highway 90 and the burns sometimes produce smoke on the east side of Sierra Vista that can be seen from several miles away.

Extraordinary Activities

Mark your calendar now! You don’t want to miss the Spring Bazaar on Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ethel H. Berger center.

Full of handmade goods and crafts from local artisans and commercial

vendors, this bazaar will be sure to set a spring in your step. It's perfect for

gift giving or treating yourself!

Uncommon Recreation

While other City facilities will be closed on Monday for Presidents' Day, The Cove invites you to dive in!

The City's aquatic center will be open for usual activities in the morning with water walking/lap swim from 5:30 to 9 a.m. and splash time from 9 a.m. to noon . In the afternoon it will be open only for Open Swim from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call The Cove at (520) 417-4800.

Social Snapshot

Participants in a recent Sensory Science Fun program concocted fizzy snowstorms in a jar, made chilly snow to create an assortment of snow people, and mixed up their own fluffy snow slime. The next Sensory Science Fun event will be on Tuesday, March 8, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Art Studio inside the Oscar Yrun Community Center. The events are for children ages 5 to 10. To sign up, call (520) 458-7922. See more.

City Announcements

Most City facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The Cove is the exception. The aquatic center will be open for regular activities in the morning and then only for open swim in the afternoon from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

Monday’s trash pickup will be collected on Tuesday, Feb. 22, and Tuesday’s pickup will shift to Wednesday, Feb. 23. No special pickups will be available on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday pickups will occur as usual.

Upcoming Meetings

City Council Work Session - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 3:00 p.m.

City Council Meeting - Thursday, Feb. 24, 5:00 p.m.

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Accommodations

For any special needs or accommodations, please notify Jill Adams 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Reach Ms. Adams at (520) 458-3315 or through the Arizona Relay Service at 7-1-1.

City of Sierra Vista

(520) 458-3315

1011 N. Coronado Drive

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635