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The Posse works closely with the Vail Community 4-H Club. To accommodate the 4-H youth the Gymkhana is divided into four age categories. Riders ten and under compete in the youngest group, followed by 11 to 16-year-olds. The largest group of competitors is the 17 to 39-year group. The fourth category is for riders 40-years and over. It is more about having fun. Families come to support their riders, said Alex Hodge as she emphasized it being a family aff air.

Captain Heier awards 4-H members badges designed specifi cally for the Pima County Sheriff Posse in a special

the third Saturday evening with sign-in at 4 p.m. and events starting at 5 p.m.

11 a.m. and events beginning at noon. During the warmer months, the program is held on

by Anne Gibson

It was 1991 when, then Captain of the Pima County Sheriff Posse, Andrew Hodge had the innovative idea of adding a Gymkhana to the Posse’s program. The Gymkhana continues today under the leadership of Posse Captain Jim Heier. A Gymkhana is a horse show with electronically timed events using a variety of competitive patterns on horseback, said Alex Hodge, who serves as secretary and treasurer for the Posse.

The Posse Gymkhana is held at the Pima County Fairgrounds located at 11300 S. Houghton Road. During the cooler months, the program is held on the third Sunday with sign-in at

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Enjoying the horseshoe tournament are (left to right) Pima County Sheriff Posse Captain Jim Heier, Posse Secretary and Treasurer Alex Hodge, Horseshoe

Tournament Organizers Hilary Hodge O’Bert and Paul O’Bert.

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Local Veterans Receive France's Highest Award

War War Two veterans, Colonel Robert D. Dwan, U.S. Army Retired, and Corporal Lawrence W. Stahler, U.S. Army, received the Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur (French Legion of Honor Medal) Sunday, April 23rd. This is the highest award given in France. The ceremony was held at American Legion Post 109 and was presented by Gerrit Steenblik, Honorary Consul of France, Arizona.

Both veterans have other notable decorations. Colonel Dwan's include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal and the French Croix de Guerre.

Corporal Strahler's decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.

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structures. A plaque, commemorating the lives that were lost that day can be found at the Pyramid Federal Credit Union at Houghton and Rita Road.

Undoubtedly, the south east region has been underserved in terms of recreational space. I am excited to share these amenities are just the beginning of a much larger plan to provide robust services to your community.

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Pima County Park with Historic Railroad Connection will Open Wednesday, May 3Esmond Station Regional Park will open Wednesday, May 3! As you may know, the park is named after the historic Southern Pacifi c Railroad and will serve south east Tucson, Corona de Tucson and Vail. Off ered at the 274 acre location will be a walking trails, fi ve separate fi tness stations with exercise equipment, and a ramada that can be used for picnics or other outings.

The 2004 voter-approved bonds funded the land acquisition for the "Southeast Community Park" as well as a master plan that calls for a library, sheriff 's substation, multiple softball and baseball fi elds, soccer fi elds, dog park, swimming facility, tennis courts, and the Esmond Station historic area – which will be developed in the future as funding becomes available.

The park is located near Empire High School on Mary Ann Cleveland Way, east of Houghton Road. It's ties to the railroad run deep. Several historic buildings in the area were part of the Esmond Station stop, which was constructed in the 1880's along the Southern Pacifi c rail line through southern Arizona.

Esmond Station became notorious in 1903 when a deadly train wreck occurred near what is now Houghton Road. Two trains collided head-on causing a fi ery derailment that killed more than a dozen and injured many more. Also featured, is a one-mile long segment of the old Southern Pacifi c rail bed, the adobe Crew Quarters building, and foundations associated with other historic

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traffic has been moved on to the detour. Crews began demolishing the old bridge on the Eastbound side of I-10 on Friday April 14, 2017. Periodic closures of Craycroft Road may be needed as this project advances. Speed limits have been reduced on I-10, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety is enforcing the speed limit. I personally observed 9 tickets in two hours while I was on the site.

No new AZ Department of Transportation projects have been released for bid as of this writing.

Colossal Cave RoadMuch progress has been made on this project. Landscaping and installation of the new railroad stop arms are underway. Drainage and crossing improvements were completed during the full closure of Colossal Cave Rd. Sidewalk and landscaping installations will continue throughout April. Be on alert for a lot of personnel working on this project. Please slow down!

Mary Ann Cleveland Safety ImprovementsThe shoulder of Mary Ann Cleveland is being prepared for the new sidewalks along the North side. Crews have been busy with leveling and preparing the new grade for the sidewalk. The speed limit is now 25 MPH from Red Iron Trail to the Vail Transportation bus yard. The Pima County Sheriff is actively enforcing this area. Please slow down and be aware of all activity in this area.

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Vail, Rita, and Corona Construction Updates by Tom Howard

Road Construction UpdateHoughton Rd/Over Union Pacific RailroadThis project is well underway. The contractor, Pulice Construction, has been clearing the area on the East side of Houghton Road. There should be no traffic impacts in the first phase. Half of the new bridge will be built in the cleared area. Please pay attention in this area as equipment is moving and crossing the roadway.

Arizona Department of Transportation UpdatesHoughton Rd/Traffic SignalsBid opening for this project was on 3/17/17. The low bidder was Kimbrell Electric out of Glendale. The award of this project is anticipated at the next Transportation board meeting on April 21st. More information will be available soon on this much needed project.

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watch, eat, and socialize. Hilary O’Bert and Laura Parkinson served as bracket-keepers for the horseshoe tournament. As a surprise, Jim Roberts of The Dusty River Band, Mark Vandyke of the Dust Devils and Dave Kier from Michigan dropped by to share some Blue Grass after performing at the Pinal County Fair.

The $1,400 profi t from the day’s event will be used to subsidize the Posse’s monthly gymkhana and the Vail Community 4-H Club, said Posse Captain Jim Heier. Teams of two pay a fee to enter the tournament. The registration fee includes lunch. This year, 25 teams competed. The upgrades needed for the Gymkhana described by Alex Hodge include a modernized electronic timer, arena lights, and a display board to electronically show times for the competing riders.

For more information on the posse visit: http://www.pimacountysheriff sposse.org/Gynkhana.html

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ceremony upon the completion of four months volunteering to assist in the running of the Gymkhana. A food concession operates during the Gymkhana serving hamburgers and hot dogs under the able hands of Alex Hodge, Gavin O’Bert and Carmen Gaff .

This past March, benefi ting the Pima County Sheriff Posse, was a picnic with horseshoes, corn hoe, hamburgers cooked over a Mesquite wood barbecue, Sonoran hot dogs, bluegrass music, and friendly competitions. This was held at the Hodge/O’Bert pasture, a rural picnic area, when not in use as a horse pasture, on the edge of Rincon Creek. In 1965, Alex Hodge and her husband Andy purchased the pristine property from the Gilbert Acosta Family.

The annual event is to bring people together from Santa Rita High School alumni, Prudential Overall and residents of Vail, said Paul O’Bert the organizer of the event. The common value is that many of the participants attended Santa Rita High School as one of the options off ered to students from Vail at a time before Vail had a comprehensive high school. Prudential Overall is where Paul O’Bert has worked for over 20 years.

Vail neighbors look forward to the event even if they just come to

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We always enjoy hearing the latest from you about the new businesses coming to Vail. Good news and can't wait to see them in full operation out here. I am writing for the most part to support two businesses serving Vail, who have shown us excellent performance for a competitive price. We know because we get several quotes before choosing, balancing our impressions and the price quoted.

So for what it's worth, we want to praise (high praise) two contractors who serve Vail. One is Janice A Steiner CPA, who we noticed advertising in the Vail Voice, doing individual and business tax returns. She performed impressively with a very quick turn around time, preparing an attractive, neat, clean folder for the returns catching something our two prior preparers (one an instructor, the other a CPA) had not caught. This was a sizeable dollar amount we're talking about here worth multiples of her fee. She did an excellent job and we would not hesitate recommending her to others. We also want to recognize the Wildcat Painting Company. The owner advertises this: "It is our goal is to provide our customers with a quality job at a reasonable price. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We specialize in "Painting the Interior and Exterior of your home" and the company delivers. These guys came out here and hit the ground running. Alex came out here explaining what he'd be doing, what he'd be using (paints and such) and once we contracted, hit our 2200 square foot hard performing what was aesthetically a very, very pleasing end result of quality and precision. Our bougainvilleas, windows, patio and base of the home were all protected as well as anyone could hope for.

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Individuals Can Make A Diff erenceMany issues of The Vail Voice have a loose theme. We do try to have Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter themes, along with some focus on the special events in diff erent months. Often, our monthly themes are planned; however, sometimes a diff erent or an additional theme becomes apparent when all the articles come in, and I see the paper as a whole.

In past months, we have had issues where community growing pains were expressed; in other months, we have had themes of civic spirit, local pride, and community organizations. In this issue, I notice the importance of specifi c individuals bringing change in our community.

This month, we have the story of a local student, (page 8) Ethan King, who had a vision for recreational equipment at the Esmond Station School. Because of his vision, leadership, and work, Esmond Station has a "9 Square Pad." Students, now and in the years to come, will be able to enjoy the fruits of his labor. On page 6, Rose Harris writes about her daughter, Jessica De La Cruz, and the scholarship established in her name, providing fi nancial assistance to students. Kimberly Crossland writes about Empire High students who traveled to Ecuador on a service trip, on page 7. Ida Haynes, on page 25, reports on volunteers working all day making quilts and blankets for Project Linus, a project to provide solace to children in need. "Rescue a Golden," on page 13 addresses their volunteer work to rescue and re-home Golden Retrievers. Page 17 highlights Chris Cobb's Mt. Denali climb in support of the Fisher House, providing help for

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The 2017 TMC Mega Raffl e, benefi ting Tucson Medical Center wrapped up its fi fth-year celebration with the fi nal prize drawing on Wednesday, April 5. More than 2,500 prizes were awarded, including two Grand Prizes and the 50/50 jackpot to winners from areas throughout Arizona.

Retired teacher, Steven Heathman of Vail, hit the jackpot, which topped out at $685,385, surpassing last year by $100,000. Mr. Heathman will receive 50 percent and the remaining 50 percent will go directly to TMC Foundation.

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District 2 in Arizona. Afterward, she fi elded thought-provoking questions from a handful of students about the issues relevant to them.

The questions ranged anywhere from LGBTQ issues, to rising college costs, to the current situation in Libya. It was a wonderful interaction between many young people new to the political arena and a schooled veteran.

She also reminded students of the upcoming deadline for the U.S. House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest, the deadline being Monday, May 1st at 5:00 pm,

and Congressional Young Women Leadership Conference, happening on June 11th (more details about both of these events can be found on her website at: https://mcsally.house.gov/ All in all, it was a wonderful experience for everybody involved.

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Students Meet with Congresswoman Martha McSallyby Thomas Koenig

On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, the senior class at Cienega High School had the pleasure of attending a student town hall with Representative Martha McSally (R-AZ). While there, McSally related her background to the students about her experience growing up as the youngest of fi ve children, going to the Air Force Academy, then Harvard, becoming a

fi ghter pilot (fl ying the A-10 Warthog in Operation Enduring Freedom, that she would later go on to save), taking a case against then-Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld to the Supreme Court (that would result in the drafting of legislation that changed military policy), and then eventually seeing herself become the representative for our very own

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The Jessica De La Cruz Scholarship Foundation Formed

by Rose Harris

On February 18, 2017 my daughter, Jessica De La Cruz passed away. Jessica was kind, a friend to anyone who would let her into their lives. She was beautiful, intelligent, and shy, but full of love.

Jessica graduated the Class of 2004 from Cienega High School. She became an EMT because she had a passion to care for people. Due to her epilepsy, she could not work on an ambulance as the fl ashing lights could trigger a seizure. She was accepted into the nursing program at Pima Community College, but Jessica became ill and couldn't attend.

In an eff ort to keep Jessica's memory alive, we are forming the Jessica De La Cruz Scholarship Foundation. This foundation will fund scholarships each May for a Cienega High School senior who is aspiring to attend nursing school or EMT training. An annual "fun run" and golf tournament will help to fund these scholarships. The fi rst fun run will be held at Cienega this coming November, 2017. Our fi rst scholarship award will be presented on May 17, 2017 at Cienega High School Honors Night.

If you are interested in helping with the fundraising eff orts, a business who would like to sponsor the Jessica De La Cruz Scholarship Foundation, or would like to contribute, please contact us at [email protected]



in this community. Students met with one farmer, one of the fi rst benefi ciaries of potable water piped to his home, and heard the story of how he lost one of his children due to unsafe drinking water. Over the course of two days, the students dug trenches to pipe water to the members of the Los Rios community. The fi rst trench (dug on day one of their project) went from the town’s main water tower. The second trench (dug on day two of their project), went to the home, which would be receiving the water.

“The Amazon Rainforest, the kids at the schools and the people we met working on the site, will always have a piece of my heart,” said Harmony Fitzpatrick. “The experience taught me to be thankful for what I have here, because I have it good

here compared to the people in the communities in the rainforest.”

In addition to digging these trenches, the students learned about the town’s water fi ltration system, crossed the Napo River, played soccer with Ecuadorian students, visited the equator, and visited the textile markets in Otavalo. The students fl ew home with a better understanding of life in the Amazon and the signifi cance of their service work.

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Empire High School Students Travel to Ecuador on a Service TripWhat happens when a group of students comes together with a goal of giving back to those less fortunate than them? In the case of one group from Empire High School (EHS), they board a plane and travel on a service trip to the Equator in Ecuador.

A group of four EHS students – Amanda Betancourt, Harmony Fitzpatrick, Drew McCleod and Diana RoDee – met up with another high school group from New Philadelphia, Ohio for a trip centered on service learning in the Amazon. The trip was put on by Education First Tours (EF Tours) and benefi ted the charity ME to WE.

The group traveled from March 11 – 19, 2017. Once they arrived in Ecuador, the group boarded a bus and traveled nine hours to Quito. Two of those hours were on unfi nished road. When they fi nally reached their destination, a small community in Los Rios on the Napo River, they got to work.

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prepping, Ethan had the concrete laid (thanks to Zona Concrete) and the steel pipe (thanks to Santa Rita Steel) was purchased. Ethan’s friends pitched in and helped prime and paint the poles. The 9 Square pad is now being played on at recess and before school by kids of all ages. The PE teacher, Mr. Petty, is teaching the kids how to play and there is a lot of interest in this new game. Anyone can play and the game moves very quickly.

Although Ethan will move on to high school next year, because of his vision and hard work, students at Esmond Station will be able to use the 9 Square for years to come.

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After playing at camp, Ethan really wanted to bring the game to Esmond Station for the other kids to enjoy. Fundraising started in August of 2016. Ethan, along with his family, sold ice cream, glow merchandise and even had a parent Christmas shopping night attended by over 20 kids. Due to the strong community, school support, and generous people, including the Vail Education Foundation, Ethan’s fundraising goal was met; Ethan eventually raised a little under $3,000. He showed leadership and consistency as he started to get bids for concrete and price out steel. He met with the school principal, contractors, and engineers, to make sure everything was done correctly. After months of

Local Student Raises Funds for “9 Square Pad” at Esmond Station K-8 SchoolEthan King is an 8th grader at the Esmond Station K-8 School who wanted to bring a game called 9 Square to his school. Esmond is a new school and doesn’t have a lot of playground equipment, especially for middle schoolers. Ethan attended a church camp last summer where he discovered the game, it’s a cross between volleyball and 4 square.

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As humans, our relationship with horses goes back thousands of years. History is full of books about the spirit of horses and their bond with people.

For centuries, horses have been the power that built our nation. They have pulled wagons delivering produce, goods, and mail. They towed plows to till the fi elds for farms, and turned mills for grist. For thousands of years, they have been our mainstay of ground transportation.

Last, but not least, horses with their intuitive devotion provide the magic of healing. Riding gentle horses calms autistic children and others with mental or emotional disabilities; an inexplicable connection of safety and non-verbal is experienced.

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Art, Horses, and Historyby Sage Boyd

HHorses have always inspired artists. As an artist, I am no exception. I love to capture the spirit of the horse on canvas as I make their manes and tails fl y in the wind, and pull focus to their beautiful, muscular bodies. I use color to bring out the passion and

power of these gorgeous creatures. In my horse paintings, you might see purple tails and bright green manes. Their coat may be shades of lavender and purple, while their jet-black eyes and hoofs will shine with pthalo blue highlights.

Did you know that horses hate to be alone? A horse is much happier if another animal is nearby. That’s why often you’ll fi nd some chickens, a cat, or dog in the horse’s stall. They are keeping their equine friend company.

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April 24, 1951. I was almost four years old when Lubor Kresak of Czechoslovakia discovered this comet a third time.

Now we know that this comet orbits the Sun in a period of precisely 5.419 years. This spring it happened to pass pretty close to Earth, at about a tenth of an astronomical unit (distance between Earth and Sun). As we look back at the numerous times this comet was found and found again, we can see how, in 1858, the United States was about to fall into the abyss of its civil war. In 1907, Lord Baden-Powell was starting the Boy Scout movement. And in 1951, the Korean War was about to begin. Drifting through the sky this month, we have the opportunity to see not just a comet sailing through space, but also to take a dip into the ocean of history.

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the accounts of his ship. He was arrested and charged with defrauding the U.S. Navy. At his court-martial, Tuttle was convicted, but later his sentence was reduced, on approval by President Grant, to a dishonorable

discharge from the Navy. One wonders if this semi-pardon had anything to do with his illustrious record as a comet discoverer.

Fast forward through time, to the dawn of the twentieth century,

when Michel Giacobini was observing from the Observatoire de Nice in France. On June 1, 1907, Giacobini discovered what turned out to be a return of Tuttle’s comet. Moving forward again, we arrive at

fi nally fi gured out, and the stories of its fi ndings take us through a good portion of modern history.

This comet was fi rst spotted by the famous comet discoverer Horace W. Tuttle on May 3, 1858, in the little constellation of Leo Minor. It was part of a streak of comets he discovered between then and the fi rst half of the 1860s. Within a few years of this discovery, Tuttle joined the Union Army fi ghting in the Civil War. After the end of the war, in 1869 whilst serving as paymaster aboard the monitor ship Guard, he somehow “lost” the considerable sum of $8,800 (a very large sum of money at that time) from

Of a Comet and HistoryLast week I got a good visual observation of Comet Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak, (41P) one of the earliest known periodic comets. It was a fat, little “faint fuzzy” spot of light projected against a background of faint stars - nothing to write home about; but for me, it was fun just because it was a comet. This comet was only the 41st that was determined to be periodic when it was rediscovered in 1907, which means that it returns to our part of the solar system again and again. This comet returns every 5 years or so. However, this comet was actually discovered three times before the details of its periodic past were

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How is this fair?

The Vail Parent Network continues to bring awareness to these inequalities and we encourage you to contact your legislators to let them know you want equal funding and treatment for your child. Legislators continue to push ESA’s in the name of school choice. How about this choice? We choose to send our children to a public school that is adequately funded. We choose the Vail Public Schools!

For more information, email us at [email protected] or follow us on Facebook at Vail Parent Network (VPN) Education Advocacy. As always, thank you for your support!

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• If a child leaves a charter school, they will receive $1800 for capital funding

• But remember - If a child is in a district school they will receive $60 for capital funding.

Under the new law, ESA children will receive the following:

• If a child leaves a district school, they will receive $400 for capital funding.

School Vouchers and Public Schools by Stacy Winstryg

As a parent group advocating for educational reform in Arizona, we have been trying to bring awareness to the fact that capital budgets have been cut by 85% since 2008. The current law states that each child should generate $412 of capital funding each year. But currently, children in district schools receive $60, which is 15% of what we should be receiving. Capital funding covers things like new desks, chairs, paper, supplies, books, etc.

In April, our legislators voted to pass ESA’s (Empowerment Scholarship Account or school vouchers) by a narrow margin. The vouchers were passed under the premise that they would not be a fi nancial drain to the Arizona state budget. They stated they would only fund them at 90% of what the law says each school should be receiving for capital funding, not what is currently being funded. But what this really means is that each child using an ESA will receive 6 times more than your child for capital funding. Why are our kids worthless?

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patients and families with schedules that are more open at the end of the day. When an acute illness can’t wait, the office provides same-day appointments for established and new patients, further expanding access to care on the southeast side.

TMCOne at Rincon also provides endocrinology services. Dr. Divya Pati, a TMCOne endocrinologist, is at the Rincon facility twice monthly.

TMC has fostered an added advantage, partnering with specialists who will rotate at the Rincon Health Campus on a regular basis. Specialty services include dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery, and radiology (CT scans and ultrasound).

These specialty services are otherwise 30 – 45 minutes away for most

of the families in the southeast communities. Like my patients, I can appreciate spending more time on important things besides travel.

There is more room to expand services within the location, and we are prepared to serve the growing area.

A beautiful health-care center with friendly staff is now close by for southeast residents, featuring primary and specialty services for the entire family. It is uplifting to be a part of what this center is doing for our communities – when your family is in need we are here for you.

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TMCOne at Rincon Our community – our clinicby Kathy McLeod, DNP, MAOM, FNP-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice TMCOne Rincon Health Campus

The communities and neighborhoods in Southeast Tucson and Vail continue to be some of the fastest-growing locations in Southern Arizona.

I live in the area, and I know what my patients mean when they tell me how difficult it is to find primary care providers close to their own homes. Access to health care is a vital issue in our region, which is further away from the large medical facilities in Tucson.

TMCOne has recently opened an office in the TMC Rincon Health Center, providing a meaningful option for families to receive medical care and services at a location in their own community.

I’m proud to work alongside the excellent TMCOne providers at Rincon, who focus on partnering with patients and families to best meet their wellness and health care needs.

At the Rincon office, TMCOne offers primary care for all ages. In addition to the location’s convenience, many providers (including me) have early morning hours, starting as early as 6:20 AM to accommodate families before they start their busy work or school day.

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• Keep a safe distance from wildlife.

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Temperatures over 100 degrees are not even here yet and several people have already been taken to the hospital for heat related illness, to include several hikers suffering from exhaustion and dehydration. The need to take every precaution is becoming more imperative. Hiking or other outdoor activities should be limited to early morning hours and be completed no later than 10 AM each day.

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“We’re looking to add more members, regardless of ability, as we have members who have low handicaps and others at the opposite end of the spectrum and close to the maximum handicap of 36,” observed Stuart Katz, Del Lago Men’s Golf Club President.

If anyone is interested in knowing more about the club, information is available on the Arizona Golf Association Website at www.azgolf.org under the Join a Club tab.

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“The Del Lago Men’s Club plays on the weekends, primarily on Sunday, but we are working with the course to move our dates to Saturdays in the future,” commented John Blumenshine, Events Director. “We also occasionally play with the Southern Arizona Men’s Golf Club, which also calls Del Lago as their home course. They play at most of the public courses around the greater Tucson area,” continued Blumenshine. “It brings some variety to the group.”

front side. The two men went back and forth over the last 4 holes (13-16, as they had started on 17) before ending the initial 36 holes at 3 over par for the tournament. They then played holes 17 (halved with pars) and18 (again halved with pars) before Liu birdied hole #1 at Del Lago to end the contest and take home the championship. “His judgment about the distances was spot on all day,” said Fields when commenting on Liu’s play.

Liu and Camp Take Del Lago Championships

It took three extra holes for John Liu to defend his Del Lago Men’s Golf Club A Flight title over Scott Fields while Bill Camp won the B Flight title with a two-day total of 165. Liu shot a 147 for the two-day event that took place at the Del Lago Golf Club over the April 8-9 weekend. Stuart Katz was the Low Net A Flight winner while Doug Scott took home the Low Net honors for the B Flight.

Seventeen golfers took to the links over the weekend with 9 being the A Flight (course handicaps of 13 and under) while 8 men were in the B Flight where the players were 14 and higher in their handicaps. Bill Camp also won the wedge contest while Jake Moyer was the king of the putting venue.

Liu started Sunday four shots back of Fields and Katz but after bogeying his first hole (#17) Liu then made 5 straight birdies to draw even with Fields. Liu shot a blistering 32 on the

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Pam Smith is Del Lago Women's Golf Association MedalistMarch 27th marked the annual luncheon of the Del Lago Women’s Golf Association. The event capped the Club Championship with Pam Smith of Vail, the Low Gross of the best 2 rounds of 3 played. Dana Roy, also of Vail was the Low Net winner. The tournament took place at the Del Lago Golf Course over a four-week period during the month of March.

Eighteen women competed in the event and hold handicaps from 15 to 36. The association holds their weekly events on Mondays from Mid-October through Mid-May. Anyone interested in gaining more information

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Projects listed on JustServe should be focused on assistance to the poor and those in need of a helping hand, as well as opportunities that can enhance the quality of life in the community. They should not directly involve fundraising, have a political focus, or be profit oriented.

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Website Offers Service Opportunitiesby Debbi Weitzell

Many people are looking for ways to serve in their communities. There is an easy way to do that: a free website that helps volunteers and service organizations find each other. It’s called JustServe.org, and it was designed to be a tool to help local people meet the needs of other local people. Here’s how it works:

1. Nonprofits and service organizations submit projects with which they need help.

2. Interested volunteers sign up as individuals, families, or larger groups and find projects that meet their interests, their skills, and their time-frames.

There are currently over 100 projects on the site for Tucson and Sahuarita, and more than 60 in the Gila Valley. As word of this tool gets out, new projects are being added regularly.

Not only does participation in community service offer much-needed help to neighbors, people who have participated have noticed how much they gain personally from the act of giving.

Carol Langford of Tucson’s east side worked recently with a group of refugees from Somalia, Sudan, and Iraq. An elderly woman had offered them the harvest from her grapefruit trees. “It was such a happy

102nd Annual Sonoita Horse Races and Memorial Day RodeoThe Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association is proud to announce the running of the 102nd annual Sonoita Horse Races to be held May 6th and 7th. The races will be held on the Kentucky Derby weekend and will feature simulcast derby betting.

Come enjoy our ice-cold Mint Julep in collectors glass, or take a walk to the paddocks to get up close and personal with one of the fine equines running a race.

Our Turf club is an upscale racing experience, available for $30 per seat, for that special place to sit and watch it all happen.

Free Parking & Shuttle, Admission is $15 for adults.

Right on the heels of our races is our first Annual Memorial Day Rodeo and the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.

This Patriotic Rodeo Celebration will begin with a color guard raising of the flags on Saturday, May 27th, and will run through Sunday, May 28th, 2017 in Sonoita, Arizona. Come and experience “The Best Little Rodeo in Arizona!” destined to be the greatest show on dirt!

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Local Students in Theater Production

Three local Vail students, Tristan Acevedo from Cienega High School, Nathaniel Ullman from Empire High School, and Cassie Miller of Empire High School will be performing in Christian Youth Theater’s “James and the Giant Peach” on May 19-28 at the University of Arizona’s Crowder Hall. Tickets are just $15 and are available at cyttucson.org. For showtime information, click “shows” at cyttucson.org.

CYT Tucson is a local non-profit theater arts organization providing instructional classes and live musical performance opportunities for Tucson youth ages 5 - 18. For more information on Christian Youth Theater and “James & the Giant Peach” contact Suzzana Acevedo at (520) 400-1297.


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Let’s Talk Dental Insuranceby Desert Dental Group

What’s the difference to you financially when your care is in-network and out-of-network? This information is hyper-critical if you're thinking about a new dental office or just wanting to get the best out of your benefit plan. Hopefully, this will shed some light on the issue and help explain dental insurance and how insurance works and how your money is spent. Simply put, if the dentist you visit is part of your insurance company’s network, you'll get more health care value at lower prices. But if you go out of your network for dental care, it can become a lot more expensive.

So it's important to carefully consider which dental offices are in your plan's network before you agree to your treatment plan. Here's an example of how in-network and out-of-network benefits compare in PPO plans. In-network: You go to a doctor and the total charge is $250. You get a discount of $75 because you went to an in-network doctor and our negotiated rate with them is lower. We pay $140. You pay what’s left, which is $35. Out-of-network: You go to a doctor and the total charge is $250. You won’t get a discount because the doctor is out-of-network. We still pay $140, but you’ll be responsible for what’s left, which is $110. We call this balance billing.

Going out-of-network could mean you'll have to pay a larger percentage of the cost or the total cost, depending on your particular plan. You may also pay a higher coinsurance percentage and have higher annual coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximums. If your company plan is Principal, Met Life, Delta Dental, Cigna or Aetna, please call Desert Dental Group for a free insurance consultation. Ask for Briana or Christi at 520-663-0419, they will explain your treatment options and how your plan can best serve you and your smile.


Cienega Varsity Volleyball Standouts Heading To College

Cienega seniors Imani Litz (#5) and Morgan Wright (#12) were the starting outside hitters this past fall on the girls varsity volleyball team. Litz and Wright helped the team advance to the first round of state playoffs, ending with an overall record of 12-6 for the season.

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Tuesday, May 1611:30 AM - Concert by the Hot Club of Tucson playing swinging gypsy jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “What's Right with You?" - Feeling a little down on yourself lately? We may be able to help. @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/44128001

Wednesday, May 173:30 PM - Lecture by Michael Chriss, Academy Village resident and professor emeritus of astronomy, College of San Mateo, “The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - 1915 Section Foreman House Open House - Meet Cienega H.S. and Esmond Station K8 students who have been working on the house and exhibit that will be completed this fall, @ Esmond Station K8, 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way, Tucson - FREE

Thursday, May 182:30 PM - Lecture by James Reel, classical music director, Arizona Public Media, “Landscape and the Romantic Imagination Part 3," @

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Wednesday, May 103:30 PM - Lecture by Caleb Warren, U of A assistant professor of marketing, “Humor in Advertising: When it Helps and When it Hurts,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, May 112:30 PM - Lecture by James Reel, classical music director, Arizona Public Media, “Landscape and the Romantic Imagination Part 2," @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Saturday, May 136:00 AM to 2:00 PM - 6th Annual GVACC Golf Tournament @ Del Lago Golf Club, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - Questions, please contact: Michelle Harrington (520) 261-8245 or [email protected]

7:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Community Yard Sale @ Wingview at Del Lago, Take Colossal Cave Road to Via Rancho Del Lago Blvd to the first gated community on the right.

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12:00 PM to 10:00 PM - 32nd Annual Tucson Folk Festival - One of the oldest FREE folk music festivals in the country! @ Historic Downtown Tucson: El Presidio Park, Tucson Museum of Art, La Cocina-Old Town Artisans and Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - For more information, go to: www.tucsonfolkfest.org - FREE

Sunday, May 710:00 AM - Gates Open, 1:00 PM - Post Time for the 102nd Annual Sonoita Horse Races @ Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association, 3142 S. Highway 83, Sonoita - For more information and admission prices, go to: www.sonoitafairgrounds.com

11:00 AM to 9:00 PM - 32nd Annual Tucson Folk Festival - One of the oldest FREE folk music festivals in the country! @ Historic Downtown Tucson: El Presidio Park, Tucson Museum of Art, La Cocina-Old Town Artisans and Presidio San Agustin del Tucson - For more information, go to: www.tucsonfolkfest.org - FREE

Tuesday, May 911:30 AM - Concert by Homero Ceron’s Latin jazz trio, The Voice of an Angel, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Embracing Change" - It’s a six-letter word many people dread: change. @ Hacienda

Tuesday, May 211:30 AM - Concert featuring Misael Barraza-Diaz, classical guitar virtuoso, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Hey, Good Lookin'" - A healthy approach to body image @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/46101778

Wednesday, May 33:30 PM - Lecture by Susan Wethington, executive director of the Hummingbird Monitoring Network, “Hummingbirds in a Changing World,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, May 42:30 PM - Lecture by James Reel, classical music director, Arizona Public Media, “Landscape and the Romantic Imagination Part 1," @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Saturday, May 610:00 AM - Gates Open, 1:00 PM - Post Time for the 102nd Annual Sonoita Horse Races @ Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association, 3142 S. Highway 83, Sonoita - For more information and admission prices, go to: www.

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Thursday, June 13:30 PM - Lecture by Peg Brand, emerita associate professor of philosophy and women's studies, Indiana University, “Misleading Aesthetic Norms of Beauty: Perceptual Sexism in Elite Women’s Sports,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Tuesday, June 611:30 AM - Concert by Baba Marimba playing lively world music @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, June 83:30 PM - Lecture-demonstration by Mark Holdaway, owner-operator of Kalimba Magic, a web-based independent kalimba, sheet music, and instructional materials business, “The Kalimba,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Tuesday, June 1311:30 AM - Concert by Diana Schaible, flute, and Meily Mendez, piano, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

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Monday, May 29MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 309:00 AM to 12:00 PM daily through Friday, June 2 - Vail Christian Church Preschool Day Camp for children ages 3-5 to learn more about the Bible while having fun with friends! @ Vail Christian Church, 9455 E Valencia Rd, Tucson - $15 per child - Register online by May 22, at www.vailchristian.com/children or [email protected]

11:30 AM - Concert by soprano Ariana Iniguez, accompanied by pianist Meily Mendez, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Curing Healthcare” - Is there a way to fix our healthcare system? @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/46044466

Wednesday, May 312:30 PM - Lecture by Kenneth A. Hood, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Banner University Medical Center, “Treating Back Pain,” @

Wednesday, May 243:30 PM - Lecture by Paul Fisher, creative arts educator, “Leonardo Da Vinci,“ @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, May 252:30 PM - Lecture by James Reel, classical music director, Arizona Public Media, “Landscape and the Romantic Imagination Part 4, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Saturday, May 279:00 AM to 1:00 PM -Rita Ranch Neighborhood Association Family Fun Day - An annual tradition for many years featuring family friendly rides and games along with your local businesses @ Purple Heart Park, 10050 E Rita Rd, Tucson - For additional information, contact Al Wiruth at 574-1189 or [email protected] - FREE

1st Annual Memorial Day Rodeo and the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show @ Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association, 3142 S. Highway 83, Sonoita - For more information, including start times and admission prices, go to: www.sonoitafairgrounds.com

Sunday, May 281st Annual Memorial Day Rodeo and the Sonoita Quarter Horse

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Friday, May 197:00 PM - Christian Youth Theater’s “James and the Giant Peach” on May 19-28 @ University of Arizona’s Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Road, Tucson. For showtime and ticket information, click “shows” at cyttucson.org or contact Suzzana Acevedo at (520) 400-1297 - $15

Sunday, May 217:30 AM to 12:30 PM - American Red Cross Blood Drive Bloodmobile @ Saint Rita in the Desert Church, 13260 E. Colossal Cave Place, Vail - For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS, contact Jeff Callan at 760-219-1952 or visit recrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: strd

Tuesday, May 2311:30 AM - Concert by the Grams and Krieger Blues Duo @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Mormons” Have you ever talked to a member of the Mormon Church? What was your first impression? @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/38593781

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3rd Tuesday of the month2:00 – 4:00 Sonoran Science Academy, 5741 Ironwood St, DM Airbase

3rd Wednesday of the month10:00 – 11:00 San Fernando School #35, Sasabe (no visit June – July)

12:00 – 1:00 Robles Junction Community Center, Highway 86, Robles Junction

3rd Thursday of the month9:45 – 10:45 Far Horizons Village, 555 N Pantano Rd, Tucson

11:15 – 12:45 Fellowship Square, 8111 E Broadway, Tucson

1:30 – 2:30 Broadway Proper, 400 S Broadway Pl, Tucson

3rd Friday of the month9:30 – 10:30 Ghost Ranch Lodge, 801 W Miracle Mile, Tucson

10:45 – 11:45 Terra Vista Mobile Home Park, 3833 N Fairview, Tucson

1:00 – 2:00 Picture Rocks Community Center, 5615 N Sanders Rd, Pic Rocks

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1:10 – 2:10 Kinney Rd 1 block north of Western Way, Tucson Estates

4th Tuesday of the month12:00 – 1:00 Hundred Palms, 102 S Sherwood Village Dr

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Vail Academy & H S, 7762 E Science Park Dr, Tucson (when in session)

4th Wednesday of the month10:30 – 11:30 Viviendas Asistenciales/Lakes, 5602 E Edison, Tucson

1:00 – 2:30 Littletown Rec Center, NE corner Craycroft and Littletown Rds

4th Thursday of the month2:00 – 5:00 SW corner Nexus and Valencia Rds, Rita Ranch

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Bookmobile Schedule: People can also find the upcoming bookmobile stops at www.library.pima.gov. Readrunners Library Services 594-5415

1st Tuesday of the month

10:00 am – 2:00 pm UA Mall, Cherry at East end of Mall, Tucson (No visits June-Aug, Jan).

1st Wednesday of the month11:00 – 12:00 Peaks at Santa Rita, 661 W Torres Blancas, Green Valley

1:00 – 2:00 Amado Youth Center, Arivaca Rd, Amado

3:00 – 4:00 San Xavier Learning Center, Waik Ln & Virginia Dr

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9:15 – 10:15 Voyager RV Resort, 8701 S Kolb Rd, Tucson

10:45 – 11:15 Cactus Country RV Park, 10195 S Houghton Rd, Tucson

12:30 – 1:30 American Legion, 15921 S Houghton Rd, Corona

2nd Wednesday of the month11:30 – 12:30 Mountain Trace Terrace, 4654 S 16th Ave, Tucson

1:00 – 2:00 Dan Eckstrom Summit View Park, E Summit St

2nd Thursday of the month1:00 – 2:30 Academy Village CC, 13701 E Old Spanish Trail Rd

3:00 – 4:30 Old Vail Middle School, 13299 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail

2nd Friday of the month9:45 – 10:45 Mountain View Retirement Village, 7900 N La Canada

11:00 – 12:00 Country Club of La Cholla, 8700 N La Cholla

1:30 – 2:30 Fountains at La Cholla, 2001 W Rudasill

2nd Saturday of the month10:00 – 11:00 Manor at Midvale, 6250 S Commerce Dr, Tucson

improve his computer skills, but can’t make it to the Library during business hours, there’s Digital Learn, an easy to use online resource. Or, for the single mother looking to improve job prospects, there’s Career Online High School to help her on her way. We’re a cultural institution offering access to the arts. Through partnerships, we make services like Culture Pass available, putting renowned performances and enriching exhibits right at your fingertips.

At the Pima County Public Library, we’re invested in our community. Programs like Storytime, Read to a Dog, and ReadStrong increase early childhood and family literacy, while our award-winning Health Nurse Program—the first of its kind in our nation—serves our most vulnerable populations.

The library is for everyone. In our staff, teens find mentors; entrepreneurs find champions; and those newly-arrived to our community find guides. This

year marks an exciting anniversary as our LGBT Services Committee celebrates 20 years. Our Nuestras Raíces Team continues to highlight the cultural and linguistic treasures of our Mexican-American and Spanish-speaking community.

We’ve come a long way since 1883, when Tucson’s first public library - the Carnegie Free Library - was founded. Annually, we serve nearly 1 million people across 9,200 square miles, bringing communities together and building better futures.

For every page turned, seed planted, skill improved, or dream discovered, life begins at the Library.

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Anything is Possible at the Pima County Public Library

by Holly Schaffer, Community Relations Manager, Pima County Public Library

“When I got my library card, that’s when my life began.” Author and activist Rita Mae Brown’s wise words are truer today than ever before. The faces of the nearly 15,000 people who walk through our doors remind us daily. They come seeking knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities. They come looking to start anew or to pursue a lifelong passion. They come following boundless dreams and innovative ideas.

Be it online, out in the community, or at each of our 26 libraries, Pima County Public Library proudly serves each and every person who visits us. With more than 1.2 million items

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We’re a creative community space where people come together to engage with one another and learn new skills. Writers of all abilities find guidance through our Writer-in-Residence Program, while locavores and gardeners meet like-minded people at workshops presented by our Seed Librarians.

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Project Linus Work Day at Del Webb

by Ida Haynes

The volunteers for Project Linus had a huge work day on March 27th at Del Webb Rancho Del Lago The ladies, along with the ladies from the quilting group of Christ Lutheran Church, worked throughout the day, breaking for lunch. They were able to donate 60 finished quilts and blankets to Project Linus. Renee Lassise and Dale Shoots from the Tucson Area Project Linus Distribution Center were there to encourage and answer any questions. Twenty-five volunteers showed up to work.

Project Linus is a nationwide charity that provides solace to children in need. This includes preemies, children undergoing surgery, those suffering from terminal illnesses, children with special needs and ones in needy families. These children are given something nice and cuddly to hold onto in a time of crisis. Children keep these blankets for years as a memento of someone's kindness in their time of need.

The group of volunteers meets on the first Monday of the month. So far this year they have donated 142 blankets. This is their way of giving back and contributing to the community.

Many Del Webb residents make it a point to volunteer for the needs of the community. Some help with the schools, some volunteer at the Pima Space Museum, others at hospitals, the Food Bank and Thrift Store, or Cards for Troops, to name just a few.


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Rita Ranch Neighborhood Association Family Fun Day Planned

From 9 AM to 1 PM, there will be a Family Fun Day at Purple Heart Park. This annual event will have family friendly rides and games along with your local businesses. Come out and enjoy this free event. For additional information, contact Al Wiruth at 574-1189 or via email at: [email protected]

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Resourceful Thinking

by Angela deVesty

Upcycling - A family adventure. Buying reused items is not only eco-friendly and budget-conscious, but it’s quickly becoming a growing trend too. The depressed end table you purchased for a few dollars and beautifully refi nished has now been labeled as ‘upcycled’; which means high quality at a low cost. It takes a bit of eff ort, but the results create a sense of pride and accomplishment, much more than the click-and-ship experience.

Since Vail Depot has emerged in our community, upcycling merely involves a quick trip to the remodeled train depot between the tracks on Colossal Cave road. Bring your whole family, shopping carts are available to corral the smallest members, and the stuff ed animals in the bin up front provide a great distraction.

Whether you paint a vase and plant a fl ower (hint hint, Mother’s day is around the corner), buy some cookie cutters for your next play-doh adventure, or purchase some fancy jewelry for the dress-up bin, your kids will relish the experience and you’ll smile at the cost compared to your last toy store bill. And, your purchase is a contribution to your community; proceeds benefi t both the ReSources Vail Food Bank and Vail Education Foundation.

Bring back a completed coloring page for a free stuff ed animal at your child’s next visit. Find out how you can make an impact at www.ReSourcesvail.org.


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Animals are naturally curious and love to scavenge anything food-related. An open chip bag is tempting for a dog to stick its snout in to eat the contents. Tragically, hundreds of dogs have suff ocated

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Area Motorcycle Riders to MeetSome motorcycle riders, who reside in the Rancho Del Lago area, would like to invite other motorcycle riders from all Rancho Del Lago subdivisions, to a meeting on Saturday the 13th of May, at 8:30 AM to be held at the Hacienda Del Lago Restaurant, 14155 E Vía Rancho Del Lago. The purpose of the meeting is to establish a group of motorcycle riders to facilitate group rides in the area, and possibly out of town. All makes and models of motorcycles (and riders) are welcome.


who volunteer on a regular basis to write for The Vail Voice. Accordingly, we give thanks to Rick MacKay, Anne Gibson, Dr. David Levy, Rob Samuelsen, Kimberly Crossland, Dr. John Leeper, Trent Thomas, Kelsey Thomas, Stacy Winstryg, Tom Howard, Dr. Heather Redmon, Faith Schild, J.J. Lamb, Dr. Syed T. Azam, Claire Schild, Robert Steele, Anna Steele, Gaga Barnes, Khevin Barnes, Elizabeth Smith, Jared Free, and Anne Velosa.

We may not be able to make much change in the world at large, but as individuals, our work, our volunteerism, and our service to others can make a big change in our part of the world.

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the families of Veterans undergoing treatment at the VA hospital. Finally, Debbi Weitzell, in keeping with this theme of volunteering and service, writes about JustServe.org, where people can find ways to serve in their local communities.

In past issues, we have acknowledged the many civic organizations operating in the Vail area that work to make Vail a better community, and we are proud to have some of them report regularly in this paper.

Additionally, on behalf of the paper and the community, I also want to give thanks to the many individuals

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took ballroom dance lessons from him, participate in frequent dance competitions.

Diana Madaras extends a warm invitation to all art aficionados in the Vail area to attend complimentary Mimosa Sunday, from noon to 4 PM every Sunday. First Thursday, held each month from 5-7 PM, features a different program at each reception. Both events, held at the gallery, will continue throughout the summer.

Madaras Gallery, Inc. is open Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. For further information, please call (520) 615-3001 or visit www.madaras.com

Mention this article for a free gift with purchase over $30.00. Offer expires July 1, 2017.

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Tucson community. For example, she founded the non-profit Art for Animals that has raised almost $200,000 in the past 15 years to help ill, injured and abused animals in Southern Arizona. “Animals hold a very special place in my heart,” she said. No doubt the feeling is mutual.

Another interest is

writing. Madras has authored three books, including her latest, The Colors of Tucson, which is a tour of The Old Pueblo through paintings. In addition to her artwork, Madras and her husband Miro, who met when she

when we needed it, as the city had purchased our Broadway location for street widening.”

Diana Madaras, a native of Toms River, NJ, has been living in Tucson since 1977. Although she had done some painting in college, her brushes were put aside for many years, as she concentrated on different pursuits, including sports marketing. While on vacation at age 37, she was inspired by the works of another painter and never looked back.

“Painting is very meditative,” Madaras explained. “It allows me to connect to the earth. I draw inspiration anywhere I see sunlight and contrasting shadows.” During a day in her studio, she can easily spend six to eight hours painting. She has been named Tucson’s Best Artist seven times by various local reader polls.

Tucson’s artist-in-residence, Madaras also promotes the work of other artists in her gallery, saying that she likes to give customers choices. Speaking of choices, just about anyone can afford to buy something at the gallery. Southwestern gifts start at $20, canvas reproductions at $250 and her original paintings at $1200.

Madaras also gives back to the

Diana Madaras Ups the Arts Ante in Tucson by Barbara Russek

Original acrylics by celebrated Tucson artist Diana Madaras, paintings and sculptures created by other Arizona artists, a selection of hand-made jewelry and many more objets d’art are gracefully displayed at the new seven-room Madaras Gallery, Inc. 3035 N. Swan Road, just north of Ft. Lowell.

The spacious gallery, which has the feel of a southwestern hacienda, had its grand opening on February 12, combining Madaras’ two existing art galleries (one on Skyline, the other on Broadway) into a fabulous art oasis here in the desert. Madaras states, “The timing was perfect. We had the resources to buy a building

"One Purple Rock" by Diana Madaras

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the rehab of the 1908 Old Vail P.O. Events like A Colossal Fourth, build civic identity and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Working closely with Pima County, VPS has facilitated in-kind donations and provided over $32,000 in grant funding towards placing art along the Colossal Cave Road. Murals created by students from six schools with local artist Royce Davenport will soon be installed along with an impressive V for Vail sculpture by Cienega H.S. Construction Tech students. We appreciate VPS art partners: Pima County, PAG, Southern Arizona Paving, Swaim Assoc., Schneider Engineering, Vail Education Foundation, and VUSD. We will be celebrating our local artists and art soon! VPS is invested in Vail. As we work together we build connections that strengthen community and look to the future.

Save the Dates:May 17, 2017 - 1915 Section Foreman House Open House from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Esmond Station K8. Meet Cienega H.S. and Esmond Station K8 students who have been working on the rehabilitation and designing and exhibit for the house that will be completed this fall. Come and be amazed at what these students are accomplishing. We are very proud of them.

July 1-4 – A Colossal Fourth! Four days of celebrating community and country: Block Party & Fireworks, Parade, Charron Vineyards Blessing of the Vines, Colossal Cave Mountain Park Live Music Under the Terrace, Rincon Valley Farmer’s Market’s Red, White & Blue Competition, Star Gazing & Movie, History Tour, and special promotions from one end of Colossal Cave Road to the other.

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people. There was a lot more water. It (water) came probably about a half mile of the bridge over the Pantano. On the holidays we would take all the kids for picnics. All the family would come from Tucson too. The Figueroa’s, Leon’s, Tellez’s, Lopez’s, the Escalante's. We’d go up Cienega Creek; we would drive up there and have picnics, play baseball and have good times.

Ranchers had to have other jobs to make ends meet. Jimmy’s dad, Santiago, worked for the State Highway Department. Jimmy worked for the Pima County Highway Department. I think ranching is more complicated and expensive now. Land and cattle are so valuable. People are trying to take the grazing permits away from the ranchers. Back then if you had the permit, it was yours to renew forever and ever. Nowadays it’s kind of a cutthroat business.

There’s a lot of history here in Vail. That church (Shrine of Santa Rita) was there and has been the mainstay for a lot of people for many years and I think that little adobe building should be preserved (1908 Old Vail Post Office). Pretty soon we’re going

to have a Circle K out here... You hate to see it (development) coming, but you know it’s going to happen, and that you can’t fight progress. It’s going to happen. It’s bound to happen. It (ranching, open spaces) was good while it lasted.”

In memory of Charlotte Anne Jones Leon Kimball 1936 – 2017.

Connecting Community Through Local History is Vail Preservation Society’s (VPS) mission. Building relationships,

partnerships and identifying ways that our history can be relevant now and in our future is how we meet that goal. VPS projects provide hands-on learning and lifelong skills to Cienega H.S. Construction Tech students, Esmond Station K8 Section Gang Museum Club, students at OVMS and Pantano High School service learning classes as they learn to research, design exhibits and become community curators. Through grants, donations and in-kind VPS is funding the rehab of the 1915 Section Foreman House at Esmond Station K8 (200k). Later in 2017, we will begin

had no electricity and no running water, we hauled water. We’d heat water on the wood stove for dishes. We had a little outhouse. Our shower was a big barrel tank up in the air. In the summer time, it’s great because the water was warm. In the winter time, we took spit baths. When it came to washin’ I’d take the clothes to town (Tucson). (I was trying to raise five children). They were all baptized at the Shrine of Santa Rita which was attended by the ranching families more than anything. It has changed considerably since I was there. The stained glass windows with the light shining through were really beautiful. They were full of ivy. They’ve taken that all down and I miss that.

Social time for us were roundups. We all got together; each ranch would help the other ranches. The ranch that was having the roundup would feed of all the help. It was great. I remember that the tables were huge; silverware was all in tin cans in the middle of the tables. They would put meat, beef in the oven and roast it. They’d have beans, tortillas, and salsa. Everybody’d just chow down. Roundups lasted probably three or four days. If children were old enough

to sit on a horse they were on a horse. If they were babies, mothers would stay with them. Myself, I would always be on a horse.

When I first saw Del Lago there was no one living in the big main house (bulldozed by a developer in 1992). At that time Rancho Del Lago had a racetrack, stables, an air strip and fields that had been cultivated with lettuce and produce. It has changed tremendously. There’s houses where those things and open desert was. We were in the country then. Now it’s nothing but houses, roads, noise and

...And I Miss Thatby J.J. Lamb

Excerpts from a 2004 interview with Charlotte Leon Kimball.

“There are no more cattle on the Leon Ranch at all because of the golf course that came in. There’s no leasing/grazing rights, and the ranch doesn’t have enough land to sustain cattle anymore." The Leon family has lived in Vail for over 100 years. You hate to see it (development) coming, but you know it’s going to happen, and that you can’t fight progress. It (ranching and open spaces) was good while it lasted. But electricity and running water is good now. For awhile we had to jump a curb at the edge of the new development to get home. The developer didn’t care that Leon’s had been going home this way for over 100 years. But, the paved roads in Vail are good. So what are we going to do? Change is going to come.

Jimmy (Leon) and I were married in 1954. I met him at a roping. My dad was a team roper and bulldogger at rodeos. We did a lot of team roping. I was a barrel racer and competed for Tucson High School at student rodeos. I was the first female to get a groom’s license at Rillito Race Track! I got to exercise and cool off the race horses. When Jimmy and I married, I moved to Vail. It was a long way out in the country (from Tucson). There was nothing out here except the Leon Ranch, the X9, the Rocking K, Mount Fagan Ranch, and La Posta Quemada, that’s about it. No freeway, just the old two-lane Benson Highway, nothing much right at Vail except the church and a post office. It was a little adobe building. Before my time I believe there was a larger village. There’s also a little cemetery there.

Looking back, a typical day for me from 1954 on was a little rough. We

Charlotte and Jimmy Leon in 2015.

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We can look at a simple example of how expectations may influence what we feel and experience. Let’s say I see you walking down the street and I say, “Good morning.” I expect you to return the greeting. If you don’t I wonder how you could be so rude. So my greeting, which I

think is being offered freely, is actually conditional. I expect you to reciprocate. If you don’t, I may feel indignant. I wonder if you just didn’t get the memo about being nice to others when they are nice

to you. Of course, the degree of our indignation depends on how each of us perceives the world and our place in it. That perception, or belief, which influences that quality of our emotional lives more than any other factor, is internal, subjective, and learned. We can begin to learn to recognize and challenge unhelpful beliefs by asking ourselves:

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Life is not fair. That statement has become a truism for most of us based on life experience. Life’s unfairness is due primarily to the fact that most things in life are out of our control, even though we try our best to create outcomes that best suit our perceived wants and needs.

Among those many things that are out of our control are the emotions and behaviors of other people. Enormous stress can be created within us when we expect people to behave in a certain way and they do not. Those stresses are usually aggravated when those people happen to be family or loved ones, those who know us best and “should” know what to say and do to make us happy.

at the time was a warmness in my heart, a fullness in my stomach, and a house full of people I love.

I know when I return to the US, hygge is something I am going to share regularly because it has changed my life so much. By learning and embracing this word, you almost become obsessed with trying to find ways to make gatherings and situations as hygge as you can. The warm feeling you get in your heart when your family and friends are together suddenly has a name, and that is such a wonderful gift I have been given from Denmark. Happy hygge!

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US during our Christmas time. The difference is Danes keep this feeling around the entire year. And, of course, there is no Danish hygge without good food and company. Danes strive to reach this sensation whenever there is a gathering of more than one person.

Just last week I went to go drop off a letter at a neighbor's house. When my host sister and I arrived there was cake, coffee, and tea ready for us even though it was a brief visit. Candles were lit and we all sat around the dining room table talking for around an hour. This is a very

normal practice in Danish life because comfort and togetherness are valued and appreciated. Danes want to make situations as stress-free as possible; an idea that the whole country is raised with.

I can think of many times in my life in the United States that were a form of “hygge” ... watching television with my family while the fire was burning next to us, having a girls night filled with snacks, even just having game time with my siblings. These were times I felt so connected to the people around me, I just had no word yet to describe what I was experiencing. All I knew

you have a get together with friends for dinner, it can be described as a “en hyggelig aften” which means ‘a hygge evening’. This may mean the house is lit with candles, the very best comfort food and drink are served, and a fire is in the fireplace.

Danes tend to experience the most hygge in the winter season; the home is again lit by candles and a fire while the weather rages outside. Hot tea and cakes are available for the family and guests. There are plush blankets and soft chairs to relax upon. It is similar to the feelings of togetherness and holiday spirit that is felt in the

Denmark Through the Eyes of an American – Hygge by Kelsey Thomas

“The happiest place in the world” is a title frequently awarded to the Nordic countries, and specifically Denmark. Much research has gone into finding out what makes this country of 5.5 million people so happy. The research varies from few natural disasters, a large social welfare system, low crime rates or possibly even from nearly test free schools. My favorite theory, however, is the idea of “hygge” living.

Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is a Danish word that I have come to admire most during my time in Denmark. While there is no real way to understand this word without experiencing it firsthand, it can be summed up as the feeling of being comfy and cozy. It is an all-encompassing atmosphere at home, school, and work and is something that the Danish strive to achieve regularly. For example, if

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Business had been poor for quite a while - but he had made it through the financially challenging times, and his earnings had started to improve. However, while he had always been confident that he would make it through this difficult period, the struggle had made him weary of his career choice - yet, he felt “too far into the hike” to go back and start a new career. He said, “If I go back and start all over, I could totally ‘crap out’ (lose). At my age, I have a much better chance of just moving forward on the path that I am currently on and fight the obstacles, challenges, and ‘raging

rivers’ that I am familiar with.” He acknowledged that he did long for new challenges and adventure in the workplace—which was probably why he had the desire to re-cross the river - but felt more confident about sticking with his current situation to avoid the risk of being “swept down the river and pulled under the water.” He did state, however, that when a new path which he has more confidence in presents itself, he will not hesitate to take it - but that, in the meantime, he will continue to move forward on his current career pathway.

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because rivers are actual boundaries or barriers in the physical world, they can serve as symbols of separations, barriers, challenges, or struggles in our dream lives - and a river that is “raging,” as in the above dream, would most probably indicate great difficulty or challenges in life.

Hiking or exploring in a dream usually symbolizes some sort of path, transition, or forward movement in our waking lives, especially an uncertain one, because, when we go hiking or on a similar journey, we are often leaving behind what is familiar to

explore the unknown and unfamiliar. Because the dreamer in the above dream is on a hiking journey, and because all of his significant dream symbols are representative of life, growth, transition, change, and journeys, my first thought would be to ask whether he is going through, or wishes to go through, some sort of transition or transformation in his waking life.

As to the dreamer’s lack of fear and confident, forward movement on his hike, both appear to be positive indicators of how he is feeling about his ability to move forward in his waking life—and his success in crossing this seemingly impassable river is also an extremely positive sign. However, the fact that the dreamer believes that going backward would be more dangerous than moving forward—even though moving forward means crossing a raging river - as well as the fact that the dreamer is swept away when he attempts to re-cross the river, indicates that there is some angst regarding his direction or pathway in life. After contacting the dreamer and discussing the symbolism, he believed that the dream had to do with the path of his working life.

thought that crossing the river had been too easy, and I wanted it to be harder and more of a challenge; so, I decided to go back and do it again. Only this time, when I tried to go back across the river, I didn’t make it. I slipped on the rocks and started getting swept down the river and pulled under the water. Then I woke up. I have some idea of what this means, but what do you think?

Forests and rivers are merely extensions of two of the most powerful and obvious symbols for life: trees and water. Like trees, forests are constantly growing and regenerating forms of life—and so serve as symbols of life, growth, and rebirth.

Rivers, because they are composed of water—which is the source of all life—have become classic symbols for life, reformation, purity, and salvation (think baptisms and other ceremonies which use rivers and water as symbols). However, both rivers and forests are wild, changing, and uncertain—and, as a result, can often symbolize the wild, uncertain, and unknown in life, as opposed to the orderly and certain.

As an isolated symbol, rivers, because they are constantly flowing and moving, can also symbolize change and transition in life, as well movement from one place in life to another or one state of existence to another (an example of this would be the River Styx in Greek mythology, which separates the living world and the world of the dead). Furthermore, rivers can represent passages and journeys in life - and many cultures even place the ashes of their deceased in a river, presumably to further them on their “journey” through the afterlife. Additionally,

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I was hiking alone, deep in the forest, and I was incredibly confident about what direction I was supposed to go in. I wasn’t scared, and it wasn’t like I was lost or concerned, because I knew exactly where I was going. I got to the point where there was this really strong, raging river in my way. It was impassable. I remember standing at the river and saying to myself, “Well, @#%$! This sucks. What do I do? I have to go across this river because that is the exact direction that I need to go in.” I tried to walk down the river for an easier place to cross, but there wasn’t one. I thought, “OK, I have two choices.” I was in a position where I could either try to backtrack, or I could try to cross the river. My feeling was that if I go back, I am not going to make it because I am too far into the hike. But if I go forward, I probably won’t make it, either, because of the current. Backtracking was just not something that I could do because, for some reason, in my dream, it was more dangerous than crossing the river. And since going forward meant making it closer to my destination, I felt compelled to just go for it. So, I fought the current, I fought the rocks, and I made it to the other side and thought, “Wow, that was really easy! That wasn’t hard at all!” But now, here’s the weird part. I wanted to go back across the river and do it again. For some reason, I

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slipped in, I was much relieved to find the water just below my vital parts. I felt sorry for my shorter companions. Invading human orifices with sewer water was not my idea of fun. I’m still not sure why this pool offended the olfactory glands so much more than the other pools, but it did.

Exhausted, I camped on a low bench beneath a huge amphitheater. I had covered 13 miles in 12 hours, which demonstrates how difficult the hiking was and how time-consuming the mud, pools, and boulders can be. When I woke up, I was finally able to see the full magnitude of my location. The amphitheater was huge with wonderful streaks of desert varnish streaming hundreds of feet down the walls. It echoed which must have been interesting given my propensity to make sonorous night sounds.

Immediately downstream from my camp was another set of fabulous narrows. At this point in the narrows, the plateau above was 1,000 feet above me. Once again, the walls were no more than a couple of feet wide and were scalloped from eons of erosion. The morning light barely filtered through the canyon depths.

As I neared the Paria confluence, I saw morning rays of light shining brightly on a green riparian island deep in the crevasse. After what I've been through, it looked like the Garden of Eden. To make matters worse, a couple was camping there and they were cooking sausage! To blend the acuity of my Eden-like visual with the wafting smells of spiced pork, I was indeed in heaven. That's when the evil thoughts entered my mind. It was as though the Adversary was tempting me to violate this holy place. Inbred lusts of my ancestral Viking soul permeated my thoughts as I contemplated pillage and plunder. A quick rampage and I'd be feasting in the Garden of Eden!

It was everything I could do to control my primal instincts, but the Paria River was nearby and I needed to go home. Going seven more miles upstream, the Paria led me to the White House trailhead and my vehicle. This is truly an iconic hike – one for the bucket list! The remarkable beauty from its sculpted walls reminded me of the wanderer in all of us.

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leaving absolutely no direct light in the 500 foot deep abyss! It was so dark I had my camera set on 4/10s of a second exposure at noonday.

The Buckskin changes every couple of hundred yards. I found a consistent pattern of wider sections followed by narrower sections. The wide sections would be as much as 25 feet wide while the narrow sections could be as narrow as 2 feet. Because of these natural canyon constrictions, flood water races down the slot, come to a constriction point, back up to unimaginable depths, and force its way through the narrow parts with a velocity only Bernoulli could describe. If you were caught in a flood, there would be no hope--no chance of survival. At best, rescuers would find you floating face down in Lake Mead several weeks later. I witnessed many log jams 75 feet above my head as clear evidence of the water's omnipotent presence which also served as constant reminders.

There are several boulder dams in the canyon. While not easy, these obstacles are generally passable for the average hiker. By the time I reached the second jam, it was dark except for the occasional star above me. The magnitude of the dark walls and rocks made my task seem oppressive and seemingly impossible. By headlamp, I finally found a knotted rope left by others and some rock cutouts for footholds. Just beyond was the infamous “cesspool,” a stagnant eddy, filled with decaying organic material. When I finally

use good judgment when entering. Permits are required.

There are two ways to enter the upper Buckskin Gulch slot. You can either enter at the Gulch’s own river bed or from a tributary called Wire Pass. Wire Pass cuts off a couple of miles of dry wash hiking so most people prefer it – including me.

While the early part of Wire Pass is not deep, it was deep enough to get a real sense of a slot canyon. Except for a few minutes a day, all the sunlight bounces off the walls to create an eerie golden glow. The walls are scalloped from the water erosion in almost perfect harmony with one another. Whereas the left wall might be convex, the right wall correspondingly is concave. Erosion is nature's harmonic force. Only occasionally did I have to crawl to get through short sections of harmonic dissidence.

One thing about hiking a slot canyon -- it's hard to get lost! After 1.7 miles, Wire Pass joins the Buckskin. There are no other alternatives except to keep going downhill. About 1,000 years earlier, an Anazasi wanderer marked this confluence with drawings of bighorn sheep. I don't know if these petroglyphs were made by a Puebloan graffiti artist or by an ancient shaman recording his kills. The petroglyphs were faded, but incredibly, have survived approximately 6,000 floods!

The Buckskin is a little wider and much deeper. The sky is limited to a sliver of light. The canyon floor is mostly flat, but after rains, it is very muddy with interspersed thick pools. The chocolaty mud is creamy and sticky, making me feel like an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Because of the deep shade, the water is always cold and some of the pools can be deep. Walking through them made my feet numb, but I was thankful I didn't have to swim.

These canyons erode very little without deluging moisture. However, with each flood, the force of the water carves out new sections of rock and scours different parts of the canyon floor. Typically on the bends, the outer wall is undercut leaving huge amphitheaters so much the wall overhangs the floor by 50 or more feet. When you look up, there is no sky directly overhead, only overhanging rock. In fact, there are places in which the wall on your right overhangs the wall on your left,

Buckskin Gulch by Rob Samuelsen

Every river on earth begins with some sort of geological malformation. A slot canyon and its river course simply exploit that malformation by expanding a crack into a slot. When a co-worker asked me for a description of a slot canyon, I said it’s like a cave passage without a roof. Some pundits assign numbers to the definition but I feel like a slot canyon is better defined by its sheer walls, depth, and width. The narrower and deeper it is, the more “slotish” it is.

Buckskin Gulch is the longest slot canyon in the world! It’s narrow and deep! It runs parallel to the Utah-Arizona state line for 14 miles before its confluence with the Paria River Canyon, another spectacular “slotish” gorge. Combined, these two canyons run for 48 miles ending at Lee’s Ferry, the historic Colorado River ferry crossing. At the deepest point, the plateau rises 3,000 feet above the base!

Slot canyons are inherently dangerous. The Buckskin has been deemed one of the 10 most dangerous hikes in the country because of the flash flood risk. Its huge watershed creates a funnel from 50 miles away. A monsoon rain near Bryce Canyon National Park can create a wall of water 60 feet high or more roaring through the slot like a freight train. With only one barely passable escape route, hikers must watch the weather carefully and


edible raw or cooked. Young, tender leaves have a parsley flavor and are more palatable than old, tough leaves. At least three Native American tribes, the Blackfeet, Shoshone and Diggers, incorporated the plant into their diet. The entire plant can be used as a green dye and does not need a mordant to set the color.

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a process which not only helps bury the seed in the soil but can be used as a as weather indicator.

Filaree remains green even under freezing conditions due to high concentrations of complex sugars in the foliage. The foliage is highly digestible and nutritious to the desert tortoise, rodents and deer. However, due to the plant’s high carbohydrate content, overfeeding on filaree by horses has been shown to be associated with a number of nutritional disorders, including laminitis, a painful inflammation of the tissues connecting the hoof to the pedal or coffin bone . The seeds are high in calories and are consumed by rodents, birds and even harvester ants. Filaree is also the host plant for the larvae of the brown argus butterfly.

Although filaree is not native to the Americas, it has, through the centuries, been incorporated into the ethno botany of a number of Native American cultures. The entire plant is

name, Erodium, derives from the Greek word “erodios” for heron. Like the common names that include “bill”, the generic name references the shape of the plant’s fruiting body which, when ripe, splits and resembles the head and open bill of a heron. The specific name, circutarium, derives from Latin and means resembling Cicuta, the generic name for poison hemlock, which the foliage resembles.

E. circutarium can be found growing in damper, sandy areas from early winter until the heat of summer. It is a delicate, prostrate plant with fern-like leaves typically radiating from the center to form a rosette. Filaree’s pink to purple, loosely clustered five-petaled flowers are about a half-inch across and stand above the rosette on a red stalk. Following pollination, long slender seed pods, resembling a heron’s head and bill, develop and point skyward.

E. circutarium seeds evolved an interesting self-planting mechanism. The seeds respond interestingly to changes in humidity. The seeds have a little tail, called a style, which coils and uncoil with changes in humidity;

Filareeby John R. Leeper

On a recent excursion into the Cienega Creek Natural Preserve my companion began referring to many of the plants as weeds. I commented with a simplistic definition; a weed was a plant growing out of place or where it was not wanted. A plant native to the Sonoran Desert would not be a weed within a natural desert habitat, but would be a weed in a cultivated field. Conversely, purposely or accidentally introduced plants to the region that become established in the desert would be weeds in the desert.

Filaree, the subject of this article, fits the definition of a weed. It is native to the Mediterranean region and was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish no later than the early eighteenth century as animal fodder. It is established throughout North America and has become a common winter and spring growing plant in the West and has been declared a noxious weed in Colorado.

Filaree is also commonly known as cutleaf, purple or redstem filaree, alfileria, cranebill, heronbill, storksbill, stork's bill, pinclover, pingrass and pinweed. The origin/etymology of the common name “filaree” is interesting. It is derived from the Spanish word “alfiler” which is derived from the Arabic “al-khilal” meaning “the thorn” or “the pin.” It refers to the plant’s seed that resembles a pin formerly used to hold clothes, such as a cape, together.

Botanically, filaree is known as Erodium circutarium. The generic

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helicopter transport costs. Waiting for the looming bill was stressful. Due to the amount of outdoor activities they participate in, Tyler’s family elected long ago to join the AirMedCare Network so that these costs were covered. “We were surprised to learn that the helicopter costs may not be covered since Careflight is not part of the network we belonged to,” Alana added. This was surprising to the family since they thought all events were covered in emergencies.

“Membership is not insurance,” said Bud Reed, membership sales director for the AirMedCare Network. “The small fee of $65 per year covers the expenses for an entire household.” However, this only applies if the membership patient flies on their network helicopters. In Tyler’s case, it was an emergency and the first available helicopter was dispatched to the scene, whether it was in or out of their network. “It is difficult in scene incidents for members to request certain helicopters. However, in hospital transfers, these requests are more practical since there is time to properly schedule flights,” Bud added.

The cost of emergency helicopter transport can be high; but if time is critical, then it may certainly be the best option.

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hurting,” said his mother Alana. Due to the remote area they were in, it took 45 minutes for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officers to arrive.

“Because we were not near any roads, the responding officers determined it was best to call an air ambulance,” said Alana. With Tyler’s condition, a 15-minute drive over bumpy dunes to get to the highway was not very practical. This did not include the additional drive time to arrive at the hospital.

Shortly thereafter, a Careflight helicopter landed and picked Tyler and his mother up from the accident scene. The decision was made to fly Tyler 45 minutes west to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego so that he could receive the care he needed.

In April, Tyler’s family finally received the helicopter transport medical bill. The amount due was a staggering $62,391! Fortunately, their health insurance covered 100% of the

the average patient may be billed “anywhere from $12,000 to $25,000 or more depending on the service and distance transported.” Compared to the average ground transportation costs, the Journal listed costs of approximately $800 to $2,000 per occurrence.

In 2009, Betsy Wiley was putting finishing touches on house decorations near the top flight of stairs. “I remember losing my balance and falling backward, but I don’t remember anything after that,” Betsy said. Laying at the bottom of the stairs, Betsy had a severe concussion, a broken wrist, and was unconscious. Since she had a prior incident with a brain tumor, it was quickly decided to fly her to a large hospital that could better care for her. HEMS picked her up and in 26 minutes flew 52 miles where she received the care she needed. Her air ambulance bill was $20,000 for the half-hour flight. Betsy was lucky. Her insurance paid 100% of the bill for this flight. Since then, she has joined a network plan that offers a membership for $65 per year. If she requires air transportation in the future, she will be covered.

Last December, 15-year-old Tyler Thomas found himself in a desperate situation. He and his family regularly travel to the Imperial Sand Dunes in southern California. While Tyler was riding his dirt bike on the dunes, his tire got caught in a deep rut, and he took a severe tumble. He badly broke his right arm just above his elbow. His parents were nearby and were at Tyler’s side. “Shock came quickly and Tyler mentioned that his entire body was numb and his neck was

Balancing the Costs and Urgency of Emergency Helicopter Flights by Trent Thomas

What happens when an accident occurs and you require advanced medical intervention? What is the fastest way to get from the accident scene to a hospital? This is when first responders depend on Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS).

Although Vail, Rita Ranch, and Corona are close to the highway system, by car it still takes about 30 minutes to travel the 25 miles to the closest Level I center which is Banner/UMC Hospital. Helicopters can reduce the transportation time considerably.

But for serious accidents, what criteria determines the mode of transportation? It is a rapid decision-making process where lots of factors are considered. “The teams I have been associated with evaluate the impact of patient outcomes along with long-term stability. Then the need for helicopter transfer is determined,” said Laura Westly, committee chair for the Association of Critical Care Transport (ACCT). “It is all about the clinical stability of the patient. This means getting the patient to the required level of care along with the sub-specialists that are required.”

“We are a big time saver for time sensitive accidents. Time is tissue, time is blood loss,” said Greg Featherston. A former flight paramedic, Greg is now the marketing manager for Arizona Lifeline, one of the helicopter emergency service providers that serve southern Arizona. “We arrive in the field ready to provide critical care to patients.” Greg added this has improved patient outcomes after accidents.

“The golden hour is still 60 minutes for trauma patients. Stroke and heart attack patients have their own time associated treatment goals for critical care. Rural areas benefit from helicopter services because we can fly straight from point A to point B,” Greg added.

However, the costs of HEMS can be staggering when compared to ground EMS. According to the Journal of Emergency Medical Services,

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“We are seeing strong demand for lots in the southeast I-10 corridor/ Vail area of Tucson from homebuilders. Vail School district and close proximity to employment are the driving factors. At the same time that the market is improving, this area might be one of the most constrained on future lot inventory. That is why you are seeing most of the entitled lot deals picked up quickly and the land prices continue to rise.” “2017 has already seen some of the best ‘shovel ready’ lot positions acquired and there are several more deals in the works. The race is on and we expect it to be extremely active in Tucson,” White stated.

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Meritage Homes Buys Land for 113 new homes at Rancho Del Lago in Vail by Karen Schutte from https://realestatedaily-news.com

Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc. purchased (71) 45’ X 120’ and (42) 50’ X 120’ platted and engineered lots at Rancho del Lago in Vail from Fidelity National Title Agency under Trust No. 10,756 and Vail Valley Joint Venture (Bill Estes III, manager) for a price of $3,177,000 ($28,115 per lot)

The sale closed on April 13, 2017. The Seller was represented by Randy Emerson of GRE Partners, LLC. Will White and John Carroll of Land Advisors Organization in Tucson represented the buyer. White remarked, “It is a great purchase. Vail has always been a strong performing sub-market. Now with more amenities and an improving market, we have seen strong sales and price appreciation in the past 12 months. Rancho Del Lago has a successful history and this is a great position for the coming years.”

yours to explore. Be careful and safe driving.

Editor’s note. I also have a rooftop solar panel system and have recently purchased a 2014 Chevy Volt. The Volt is capable of electric-only operation between 40 and 48 miles, and then a gas engine which drives a generator that powers the car electrically, for another 300 plus miles. When I see my 2014 Volt parked next to my 1995 Jeep Wrangler (that has a leaf spring suspension that is not far removed from a horse drawn buggy), I can see that not only has major change come about with the advent of computers and electronics in cars, but that this change, along with battery power, will only accelerate in the coming future, especially when we have self-driving long-range electric cars. In fact, Uber is already operating self-driving Volvo’s in Tempe and has also operated a self-driving 18 wheeler, making a beer delivery in Colorado. One change that is being enacted in some states, and discussed in others, is possible road taxes on electric cars, as they buy either no gas or, as in the case of the Volt, not much gas (I have used about 16 gallons since January). hhhhhhhhhhhhh

pre-planned charging route, making the trip much easier. In the meantime, before the new Tesla Model 3 is out, the Chevrolet Bolt looks very good. Great range, reasonably priced and will qualify for a federal tax credit, which may soon expire. Perhaps this

will put many more drivers into electric vehicles.

In an article dated January 2017 in Current Events Magazine, author Steve Hanley writes that 60% of Americans are unaware that

electric cars exist. However, in 2016, U.S. plug-in vehicle sales surpassed 1%. Of course, the big oil companies are not too happy about the “electric revolution.” Will the electric car really take that much profi t and manpower to upset the future? Who knows? These and other questions have yet to be answered. All I can say now that for us, a trip to the market is fun and costs 26 cents. Would we buy another longer-range electric car? Yes! Would we have this as our only vehicle? No! We still are gasoline dependent. The future choice is

suff er from is “range anxiety,” or how far can I really go? Our fully charged car will show 85 to 90 miles on the dial. This is not really true because when you turn on the A/C the range drops considerably. Sometimes we have to drive with 4 windows down and 40 miles an hour. Getting on the freeway is not a good idea either as speed really uses the battery. The best idea is city driving where you can use the braking system to charge the battery and rest at stop lights. So, driving an electric car has a diff erent mindset than that of a gasoline vehicle. Think about driving with an egg between your foot and the pedal and you will go much further. As I see it, for parents with teenage drivers, one solution is an all-electric vehicle. They cannot travel very far, go very fast or take a lot of friends with them.

Currently, Tesla vehicles have a 200 mile plus range and a great infrastructure for charging. They can actually go from coast to coast on a

Driving An Electric Car, Is One In Your Future? by John Ljepava

Two years ago, my wife and I decided to install a rooftop solar system. The plan was to take advantage of the Arizona sun, reduce our electric bill, and receive a tax credit. To date, everything is working as expected. The “fl y in the ointment,“ so to speak, is the rate and rebates from Tucson Electric Power. Rather than guess what the outcome will be, we felt it best to use the power that the panels were producing. What better way than to charge an electric car? So, our search began.

Last summer, we located a used 2013 Ford Focus, all-electric vehicle in California. One test drive and we were hooked. Do we love the car? You bet! It’s fun, fast and quiet. We call it a “golf cart on steroids.” It has all the features of an I.C.E. vehicle, (internal combustion engine). It is fully equipped with A/C, navigation and a back seat that is small but can seat two. The drawback is what Nissan Leaf and other entry level EV drivers


and that is what we continue to see getting closed. The southeast has shown some great data over the past 12 months and builders are being responsive to this. We think there will be continued, strong momentum out of these existing projects and future ones on the way.”

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Wingert said. “These latest 136 lots have a 3,500-foot elevation.” In fact, these lots are so scenic that the builders are alternating home sites on the same streets, Wingert told us, “Santa Rita feels away from the city, yet is convenient to everything off Interstate 10 and minutes to major employers along Houghton, at the UA Tech Park, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Raytheon.”

Crown West has already begun development of these first lots and anticipates the first builder models to be ready as early as year-end. These first home sites are 6,000-square-feet (50×120) while the next lots will be 60×120 going still higher into the foothills. Each phase has a private park, plenty of open space and walking and bike trails. The amenities and being located in the highly desired Vail School District brings many families to Santa Rita, but there are also empty nesters and retirees looking for the convenience, “yet away from the city.”

Will White and John Carroll of Land Advisors Organization in Tucson negotiated for the seller with Richmond and Lennar. White says, “The focus now is definitely on shovel ready lots that can be ready for 2018

Santa Rita Ranch III Moves Ahead with Two New Homebuilders in the Vail Area

by Karen Schutte from https://realestatedaily-news.com

Richmond American (NYSE: MDC) and Lennar Homes (NYSE: LEN) are the first two homebuilders to enter Santa Rita Ranch Phase III. Each builder purchased 68 SFR lots recently from Crown West Realty (Dean Wingert, VP) for a finished cost of $50,750 per lot, or $6.9 million.

The Santa Rita Ranch Specific Plan was first approved by the County in 1988 for 2,435-acres and up to 5,307 units. Stanley P. Abrams and Santa Rita Partnership were the applicants. Crown West acquired its portion known as Santa Rita Ranch III in 2013, a total of 182 acres and 330-lots being developed by Crown West.

Nestled in the foothills of the scenic Santa Rita Mountains, “Each additional phase of the community climbs higher into the foothills,”

ounces to be taken 2 to 3 hours before your workout. You should continually hydrate during your exercise program (approximately 8 to 12 ounces) and for the next 30 minutes after a workout as well. For high-intensity exercise that exceeds 45 to 60 minutes, you should consider one of the over the counter sports drinks that helps to replace electrolytes lost during exercise.

This is all a part of your Commitment to Health and remember that “This Is All About You."

Rick MacKay, is a Certified Fitness Trainer who has spent

past five years working with seniors. His focus is to

put together a workout plan that motivates

people to commit to a better and

healthier lifestyle, one that would help them feel better about themselves

and have some fun doing it.

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that if you are taking medications that alter your heart rate or blood pressure you should not use the above formula for finding your 50-75% of your maximum heart rate. Do not be discouraged, you just need to know your limitations. Check with your doctor before starting a cardiovascular exercise program. It is like I have said throughout my articles that you have to know and listen to your body.

My hydration suggestion for before, during and after workouts, I recommend between 8 and 24

our heart rate to determine our Maximum Heart Rate) and then either jump or run in place for 2 minutes. If you are working out in a gym, you can use the treadmill, stationary bicycle, elliptical and do the same for 2 minutes (pulse could elevate 2 to 20 beats). The next 10 minutes of your exercise check your pulse every 2 minutes. Once you have finished, your pulse rate should return to your resting rate between 2 and 10 minutes. The recovery rate is so important and that is why you should stay within the 50-75% of your maximum heart rate during endurance type exercises. The heart is a muscle and will become stronger as you progress. You will find that your recovery heart rate will improve as you move forward in a regular endurance exercise program. It is very important to know

Cardiovascular Exercisesby Rick MacKay

Cardiovascular endurance allows you to walk, run, jump or pursue other type activities like Jazzercise and Zumba that have become very popular. These are the large body muscles like the front of the thigh and buttocks. Cardiovascular endurance enables your lungs, heart, and circulatory system to function properly.

Before starting any endurance type exercise remember what I discussed in a previous article about knowing your max heart rate (MHR) and working within the 50-75% rate of your max when first starting. You are now ready to start. Check your resting heart rate (this will be a little different from when we first checked

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