Good morning, it’s Thursday, December 3rd and this is The Herald Review’s newest podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. Today, we’d like to highlight Deputy Constance Baker, one of Cochise County’s female first responders.

 

But first, a quick message from our sponsor 

 

Before we begin, some local history.

 

Did you know that for the first 48 years of Cochise County’s existence, the county seat was Tombstone? It remained that way until 1929, when it was moved southeast to nearby Bisbee. 

 

Today’s history was brought to you by Benson Hospital. They’re doing more than treating illnesses in Benson, they're building a healthier community. Benson Hospital donated rescue inhalers to Cochise County Schools to help keep kids healthy and out of the ER. To learn more, visit their website at bensonhospital.org.

 

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Now, our feature story.

Constance Baker considers service to one’s community and country an immense honor. In addition to working with the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office she’s also an Army Reservist.

 

Baker has wanted to be in law enforcement since she was a young child.

 

She told us that “As a reservist, the highest honor or privilege you could have is by serving your country. I realized growing up that I could serve my community by working in law enforcement.”

 

As with a large proportion of first responders, Deputy Baker has told us that she is inspired by the people she works with, whether it be fellow law enforcement or other first responders. She is stirred when she witnesses the compassion firefighters exhibit for a complete stranger on a call and appreciates those who act in a professional manner. She feels this attitude makes a huge difference in the community.

 

When Baker talks about working with her law enforcement comrades she says, “What I’ve learned from my sergeant and other people I’ve worked with, I work with the best of Cochise County. That has helped me so much in other areas. Running a business, communicating and being in the reserves and working with the soldiers under me. I think I’ve learned, in all the careers I’ve had, the most about leadership, in working with and helping people and serving others. I’ve learned that from my squad and from my sergeant.

 

To hear more about Deputy Constance Baker in her own words and to read more about the stories of other women serving Cochise County as first responders, make sure you check out myheraldreview.com

 

 

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We also want to take a moment today to recognize an athlete in our community, brought to you by ApexNetwork Physical Therapy. Providing physical therapy to the community, ApexNetwork offers a wide range of services including Manual Therapy, Industrial Rehab, Dry Needling, Golf Rehab and more. To learn more, go to ApexNetworkPT.com.

 

Reagan McGuire is just a freshman on Tombstone High School’s cross country team, but she’s already making a name for herself. Her coach, Jake Winslow, says that McGuire’s desire to become better and her work ethic is what makes her special, as well as why she’s been successful. She finished 11th at the Rio Rico Rattler Invitational, and regularly finishes in the top 5 in the local meets. 

 

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Finally, we’d like to take a moment today to remember the life of John Leo Koren, Jr. John grew up in Buffalo, New York and joined the army following his education. He served in Vietnam until 1969, and then entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol. For his first duty station he was assigned to Willcox, Arizona. Multiple moves later, John transferred back to Arizona, to the Douglas, Arizona Station as the Patrol Agent in Charge. He retired in August 2000 with 30 years’ time. After retirement, he held various jobs including doing Background Investigations for CBP, ICE and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He also traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. He was actively involved with the Fraternal Order of Retired Border Patrol Officers where he served on the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board. John also served as Vice President and President of the Board. He belonged and served as Vice President of the FOP Huachuca Lodge #28 as well.

John met the love of his life, Catherine, while in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They were married in 1985 and the honeymoon never ended. John was a good man, blunt to a fault. There wasn’t a better friend, son, father and husband. He was one of the good ones, and he will be deeply missed. Thank you for taking a moment today to remember and celebrate John’s life.

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