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VailServing southeast Tucson,Voice Corona de Tucson and Vail [email protected] • (520) 490-0962 • An Epiphany Communications, Inc. Publication Vail School Year Underway by Anne Gibson Northern Arizona University. He was hired by the Vail School District in Eighty preschool through eighth 2001 as a resource teacher at Desert grade new-to-Vail teachers gathered Willow before becoming the school’s at the Vail Education Center for an student Orientation led by Vail Director of achievement Professional Development, Megan teacher. After Cloud, to prepare for the school fi ve years, year. A week later an orientation Beem moved program was held for thirty new Vail to Acacia high school teachers who welcomed Elementary students on July 19th. where he was a resource I am so glad to get to spend this time teacher, with them and excited to welcome With bright shiny faces Vail School District new teachers for 2019-2020 gather inclusion them as part of our Vail family. The for an Orientation to Vail. Photo provided by Megan Cloud. Matthew Beem specialist, sessions were fi lled with information behavioral specialist, and student on our culture and expectations in replacing Terri Brook who retired at of myself as home grown in the service coordinator for eight years. Vail, said Mrs. Cloud. As teachers the end of last school year. Campos district,” Campos said. He is excited He moved to Esmond Station where were training, eight new principals came to Acacia after serving two to continue the Acacia legacy of he was dean of students for fi ve and assistants to the principal were years as assistant to the principal building relationships with students, years before returning to Desert preparing for the 2019-2020 school at Desert Willow Elementary. He did parents, staff and community. His Willow. year. “All of these leaders have had his student top priority is to continue community a track record of great success in teaching at the involvement, high expectations, and Lainie Kitzmiller began teaching at the various roles they have served in district’s Old quality education that parents, staff , Desert Sky middle school in July of Vail. We look forward to having them Vail Middle and students are accustomed. Matt 2004. She was hired as assistant successfully serve their schools and School with Emory will continue his fourth year as principal at Empire High School the community in a new capacity,” well-known assistant to the principal. in July of 2011. This year she was said Kevin Carney, Vail associate educators Matthew Beem enters his 19th year recognized by the Arizona School superintendent. Danny Crain Administrators as Secondary and Lamar in Vail as assistant to the principal Jason Campos will serve as principal Hunter. “I at Desert Willow Elementary. Beem "Vail School Year Underway" of Acacia Elementary School like to think is from Tucson, graduated from Jason Campos Sahuaro High School, and attended continued on page 4 Your Ad Could Be Here Call (520) 490-0962 and jail was inappropriate to house those seeking asylum, as it was not a “welcoming” space optically and would further traumatize those housed there. Proponents of this Pima County Supervisor position additionally felt the other The latest from Pima County District 4 humanitarian and faith-based groups Supervisor Steve Christy deserved a greater “seat at the table”; rather than just allowing one organization, CCS, to run and be Steve Christy Our country is currently in the in control of all aid and sheltering throes of border, humanitarian, and eff orts. immigration crises. Not since the Vietnam The third approach, which I SE Regional O ce War have I promoted, was simply that Pima seen such County, and more importantly, Pima 13105 E. Colossal Cave Road divisiveness County taxpayers, should not be in and the migrant shelter business. If we Vail, AZ 85641 polarization were to ask residents if they wanted beleaguering to pay with their tax dollars to shelter, our society. feed, give medical care and other free Hours by Appointment Pima County services to asylum seekers as they is not immune transit through our community into Call Lucretia Free 520.609.6233 to this emergent situation. The our country’s interior, I believe their mid-town located and iconic former answer would be a resounding no. Benedictine Monastery has provided or email shelter and care for thousands of Faith-based, not-for-profi ts and asylum seekers for many months non-governmental organizations [email protected] now. The numerous stories of many should take the lead and shoulder migrants seeking asylum in America the responsibility of addressing this are horrifi c and heart wrenching, humanitarian crisis. It should be a We are here to serve you! as they journeyed their dangerous collaborative eff ort among all not-for- and arduous pathways to get here. profi ts, regardless of their individual The work of hundreds of selfl ess missions, and not the predominant volunteers to give them comfort and task of just one social service agency, aid illustrates the absolute best in even though Catholic Community human concern and caring. Services is doing a magnifi cent job. on asylum seeker aid, rather than on law-enforcement. Humanitarian Yet the multi-layered costs and I called upon the not-for-profi t and aid has never been approved from risks to Pima County taxpayers are the non-government organizations Stonegarden Grant funds by the not only daunting but also virtually (NGO) stakeholders to hold an Federal Government. All County incalculable, as we try to address emergency, region-wide summit. The eff orts and plans are hinged upon this emergency - an emergency, in best and the brightest members of the hope of reimbursement with my opinion, not of our doing nor our community serve on their boards no guarantees at any level, and the responsibility of our county and as their executives and I see discussion of lawsuits against the taxpayers. As the owners of the no reason why, with all hands on Federal Government is just what this former monastery move forward deck, together, they cannot come County needs – another lawsuit. with their redevelopment plans, up with a solution to this crisis that the identifi cation of a new asylum is not saddled on the backs of Pima Further, providing public property and seeker processing location and the County taxpayers. The not-for- services to asylum seekers raises responsibility of running it came to a profi ts and NGOs should be actively the issue of the county’s potential painful head during a special board pursuing federal funding to address exposure to legal claims resulting of supervisors meeting called on July this – a federal issue. Asylum seeker from possible illness, theft, injury, 22. processing is not the responsibility of assault or even death, an issue Pima County government, nor should that has yet to be fully addressed. In a nutshell, there were three Pima County taxpayers be forced to I requested that the Pima County divergent positions taken by several foot the bill. Attorney provide the supervisors with Everyone diff erent entities seeking some sort a legal opinion on this matter. It is a is welcome Additionally, included in the fi rst of acceptable resolution to this crisis. well-known fact that such litigation - cowboys One approach was to utilize un-used approach was the manipulation of seeks out deep pockets, and in space at the Pima County Juvenile the Stonegarden Grants conditions this instance Pima County and its and the Detention Center and re-purpose it of acceptance, which is most taxpayers have the deepest pockets. cowboys at to house asylum-seeking migrants. concerning. The recapture of heart Much of the operational costs of expenses associated with the grant’s Unfortunately, the board’s majority this space would be borne by Pima acceptance was a primary condition, passed the fi rst approach and asylum County with Catholic Community and now magically is included in seeker processing will be co-located Services managing both the facility the humanitarian relief condition with the Juvenile Detention Center, and the humanitarian aid. of acceptance. Nearly one-half of and now county taxpayers are the Stonegarden Grant - ultimately responsible and will be exposed in so A second strongly voiced position rejected last year by this Board - many diff erent ways. was that this former detention center some $530,000 would be spent hhhhhhhhhhhhh 2 The Vail Voice To place an ad call: 520-490-0962 Stress and Weight Gain by Vail Medical Center and Weight Loss

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She is beginning her beginning as a fourth-grade teacher summer heat! 16th year in education and couldn’t at Sycamore Elementary. Five years Mike Lavelle be more excited to do so as the new later, she moved to Cottonwood hhhhhhhhhhhhh assistant principal at Empire. Elementary where she served as the student achievement teacher Nemer Hassey was hired in 2001 for seven years. Last year she What to Do When it is "Vail School Year Underway" to serve as a math teacher, math “took a leap of faith and headed Hot Outside continued from page 1 instructional team leader, athletic to high school,” joining Cienega director, head football coach, and as an instruction support teacher. The news media has recently Assistant track coach. Stephanie Magnuson will serve as reported about the heat wave that Principal He soon assistant principal at Vail’s largest swept across the country, and of the Year advanced to high school filling the slot vacated by Europe (Britain saw record days and went the position Kim Middleton. of heat, for on to be of assistant July, with one of four principal. In temperatures finalists in 2014, Hassey Whittley “Anne” Gibson is a third over 100 the National became the generation degrees). Association principal of Tucsonan and Many of us of Cienega High alumni of the from Arizona Secondary School. In Nemer Hassey University of are very Principals 2019 after Arizona. She familiar with Secondary serving on the planning committee for has been what to do Assistant Lainie and Paul Vail’s fifth high school, Hassey was an active when it gets Principals Kitzmiller with children, tapped to serve as the principal for community hot outside, but as a reminder, I of the Amelia, age six, and the new school recently named Mica member in the located a free to reprint article, titled Year. Mrs. Jake, age ten. Mountain High School. greater Vail “We’re Having A Heat Wave” on page Kitzmiller area since the 13. I spent time in places where it now assumes the position of principal Kim Middleton moved to the position late 1970s. was hot with high humidity (Saudi at Esmond Station K-8 School. of principal at Cienega High School Arabia), and a “dry” heat (Yuma). after serving as assistant principal hhhhhhhhhhhhh Without getting into the humid vs Georgia Johnson will serve as Mrs. on Cienega’s campus for four years. dry heat debate, I can say that hot is Kitzmiller’s assistant to the principal. Prior to that, she taught senior hot, and much of what works for one Mrs. Johnson has been part of the English at Cienega from October works for the other, as we practice Vail School District for 17 years. 2012 to June 2015. She has been in heat awareness safety. She started education since 1999, across three her career at different states and six different One of the most noticeable factors of Sycamore districts. She has taught everything summer living in Arizona is learning Elementary from public speaking to all high to do things early in the morning School, where school levels of English and serving and avoiding being outside in the she served as afternoon. However, there are lots of a first and fifth things still to do, early in the morning grade teacher or the later afternoon. for eight years and then as The Desert Museum has their a student Georgia Johnson Saturday Cool Summer Nights achievement activities running through the end of teacher. For the past four years, Mrs. August (open until 10:00 PM). Sabino Johnson has served as the assistant Canyon offers early morning hiking director at Vail Inclusive Preschool. and cooling off in the Sabino Creek, Her husband, Matt Johnson, teaches and you can visit the Visitor Center history at Cienega High School. and see their exhibits. Another break from the heat could be a visit Tara Dezso is the new assistant to to Colossal Cave Mountain Park the principal at Empire High School. or Kartchner Caverns State Park. She fills the Departing in the early morning, a vacancy left drive to Bisbee or Kitt Peak to enjoy by Lainie their Night Observation Program. Kitzmiller. Tara Another possibility is to spend some Dezso came Students pose upon the news time at the Park Place Mall, and to the Vail Cienega has received an “A” grade perhaps take in a movie! School District from the State of Arizona. Standing in 2012 as (left to right) newly appointed Finally, it is not a bad idea to keep a behavior Cienega Principal Kim Middleton some water with you in your vehicle, specialist and Stephanie Magnuson newly even if it will get hot (get it in a BPA in special appointed assistant principal. (Photo Tara Dezso free container). 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submitted. This was punctuated with displayed his sensitivity and courage come to appreciate this region as Letters a piece from the developer's paid with a concern for residents and well, “Whilst I have not traveled architect, among the most recent the far-reaching implications of this everywhere, I have traveled to a lot of to the shills for the cause. He attempted decision. Sadly, his “no” vote, along where’s and this where is as good as Editor to stress the efforts of technical with Sharon Bronson’s, was not or better than just about anywhere.” compliance while totally ignoring enough. the obvious conflict with 5 of the 7 With little exception, we have Our Readers Sound Off stated purposes of the Buffer Zone The approval of this project makes discovered a single point of unity Ordinance (BOZO). And they also a mockery of the BOZO statute and among those we meet in our refuse to say what happens to the diminishes the effectiveness SR excursions to far flung places. That To the editor: adjacent 26 acres now concealed zoning. It does nothing to safeguard is a well-grounded realization that from examination because of a the surroundings for present and it is the culture, the history, and My wife and I, along with our dog subdivision of questionable intent. future residents, which should the natural beauty of their region Joey, recently completed a 3,700- have been a primary concern of which sustains them. There is an mile car trip. the board of supervisors. And as irrefutable reverence for the past that The ‘minor resort’ project has been for the few minimum wage jobs The following are our observations provides contentment in the present headed for approval since the hearing that might be created, without of road conditions throughout and anticipation of the future. It is administrator announced his blessing financial sustainability, they will soon Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Kansas, welcoming and healing to the human in mid April; yet, here’s another vanish. That kind of sustainability Nebraska and Colorado. spirit. peculiar situation. It seems the is dependent on obtaining a huge Best roads overall – Kansas. administrator is in the same business financial investment for a very risky Sadly, there has been, for far too as the developer’s consultant. No and speculative venture. Additionally, long, a failure to recognize such truth Worst roads overall - New Mexico. one doubts his qualifications, but major efforts must be taken to secure in our own community as well as he brags on his website that he has a huge influx of new tourists in order many others across this land. We are Best Interstate – Kansas. been the only one to date who has for the enterprise to survive. Good failing to connect the dots of past, managed to overcome the restrictions Worst Interstate - New Mexico, (try luck with that, particularly in the present and future. In short, if we are of one of the most restrictive “'big to get from Deming to Lordsburg summer months! to honor all that has been preserved box" ordinances in the country. That without losing your hearing and for our enjoyment from the past and certainly raises the question of bias Eli Karson, Tucson maybe some teeth). gift it to our children, it will not be and the integrity of the process. The hhhhhhhh done with an enormous gaping hole Worst recently improved road - The bias issue is elevated further when in the ground where the future once half mile stretch in front of Cienega he dismisses ". . . the notion that the To the editor: was. No Rosemont Mine! Leave the High. minor resort is nothing more than an Santa Rita Mountains as they are and intensive, bustling commercial hotel After 33 years of service to the the people who live in their shadow in Best recently improved road - Old in disguise.” Well, it is certainly not a Corona de Tucson Fire Department peace. Spanish Trail from Escalante to 22nd ranch or a Miraval Resort, not on 19 my husband retired five years ago. St. acres! The actual hearings reminded We met this mile marker in our history Sandy Whitehouse, Corona de me more of court proceedings in a with a mix of melancholy and joy. Tucson Second worst recently improved road land down under. - Old Spanish Trail from Escalante to Many friendships had been forged hhhhhhhh Camino Loma Alta. The larger issue of what will best over his years of service and our serve the public interest has been 40 years of residency here, along with a deep sense of appreciation Arizona, Nebraska, and Colorado lost in this orchestrated dance. In Submit comments or your have a mixture of good and bad for the area and an abiding respect my view, the primary issue ignored letter to the Editor at: Interstate roads and secondary by the Bike Ranch discussion is for the folks who call Corona and roads. Texas interstate is a little iffy, concisely stated in a California the surrounding community home. [email protected] but most of the secondary roads are Law Review article under Land Use Retirement presented us with the good. Planning, regarding Piecemeal Land prospect for travel and adventure Letters are subject to editing for Controls: “Since the middle 1960's, to be a larger part of our lives and My main question is, if Steve Christy we have made the best of it. Our grammar and spelling. knows roads, why doesn't he get legal scholars have complained that local land decisions can make a wandering presents us the best the same contractor who did such possible opportunity to broaden our a fine job on Old Spanish Trail from mockery of orderly and predictable planned development. Individual knowledge of the larger world and of hhhhhhhhhhhhh Escalante to 22nd to do the work in all with whom we share it. Vail? I'm sure he takes that road on land decisions, the critics say, amount to deals with landowners and occasion. That opportunity should However, all excursions come to an developers; these deals gut the local arise soon on a .4 mile stretch of end, our calendars play out and we plan (if indeed any exists) and are Solar Screen Colossal Cave Road just north of the return home. It is of great comfort merely ad hoc impulse choices that interstate. to know that the home to which we neither safeguard the surroundings Solutions return lies here in the shadow of the for present and future residents, nor Sunscreens, Screen Enclosures, Mike Golter Santa Rita Range. Yes, our travels enable those residents and would-be Awnings, Carports have led us to experience many hhhhhhhh developers to predict future actions.” wonderful places and cultures, but (520) 885-4734 To the editor: That is exactly the point and is we find contentment in returning www.solarscreensolutions.com precisely what we got from the board to this part of the Sonoran Desert It seems odd that the local print of supervisors decision July 2nd we have come to love. It would be Call for FREE Estimate impossible to list the many attributes GOOD ONLY ON media had been so publicity under the leadership of Steve Christy. 10% OFF!! DAY OF ESTIMATE friendly to the Bike Ranch people He dared not challenge the media/ that for us set this region on equal while not finding their way clear to developer narrative and refrained footing with many of the special Over 20 years serving southeast Tucson places we have experienced. In with Quality & Experience! publish a single one of the several from considering the concerns of his Why would you settle for anything less? well researched opposition pieces constituents. Richard Elias, however, the words of an old friend who has thevailvoice.com August 2019 7 there were nine visual comet fi nds. If the fi rst seventy-one years of my Tucson’s New Horizons life had been just staring through the Band Off ers Older Skyward... eyepiece of a telescope, however, there would not have been much to Adults a Chance write about. What happened on the to Learn a Musical with David H. Levy road less travelled by, like Robert Frost, has made all the diff erence. Instrument Comets, I learned, are not just for by Carra Stasney viewing. They are for reading and A Nightwatchman’s for studying. At fi rst, I did some high It’s never too late to learn a musical Journey: The Road not school reading about the discovery instrument! At least that’s what Matt of Comet Ikeya-Seki, the brightest Williams believes. He is the founder Taken comet of the twentieth century. Years and conductor of the Tucson New later in graduate school at Canada’s Horizons Band, a musical group that On Friday, June 14, my latest provides an opportunity for older book, my autobiography entitled Queen’s University, I prepared a master’s thesis based on the 19th adults to learn and play an instrument A Nightwatchman’s Journey: The in a group setting. All you need is Road not Taken, was launched at the century English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, who observed Comet your instrument which can be rented Royal Astronomical Society’s General or purchased from one of the local Assembly in Toronto. It is a book I Tempel in 1864 and subsequently wrote a beautiful poem about it. But music stores. Members may have have been working on for almost a no experience at all or have been decade, and it is the story of my life. the writer who seemed to be most into astronomy, and whose love of away from music for many years and The book begins in medias res, in looking to begin playing again. the midst of a suicide attempt that the sky I turned into my Ph.D., was happened shortly after I graduated none other than the great William from Acadia. I have suff ered from Shakespeare, whose collected works depression throughout my life, but contain more than two hundred this book describes my eff orts to references to the sky, including the conquer it. It tells of how I made opening lines to I Henry VI, one of his many poor decisions in my life, but earliest plays: how two of them were good. The Hung be the heavens with black, best decision was marrying Wendee, yield day to night! which I did in 1997 and with whom I have had 22 happy years. The other Comets, importing change of one was to begin, on December 17, times and states, The fi rst new member rehearsal 1965, a search for comets. Brandish your crystal tresses in for the fall band will be September the sky. 29th. Learn more by fi nding them on Facebook, visiting their website www. Even now, when I spend an evening tucsonnewhorizons.org or emailing or all night under the stars, I am Matt Williams mlwilliams@email. amazed to be able to share my arizona.edu experiences with so many people, in all walks of life, who have come before me. Taking a road “that was Carra “Mamma Coal” moved to the grassy and wanted wear” might have Vail area after her husband Randon, been risky, but it did point me toward an engineer, The band rehearses from 3-5pm many adventures I’ll never forget. was hired by on Sunday afternoons during the Raytheon. school year at the Fred Fox School The book is available in Tucson Carra, as a of Music on the University of Arizona at Starzona, located at 5757 child, would campus, where Matt is also a North Oracle Road (520) 292- make up teacher. The band prepares for and 5010. Or you can order it online songs while performs concerts, a wonderful way at https://secure.rasc.ca/ sitting in her to show off their new skills. They ItemDetail?iProductCode=505 "treehouse" welcome members of all ages, but which was most members are near or over the David and Wendee Levy run the just a wide age of 50. “We are thrilled to be Jarnac wooden board able to off er a pathway for adults Observatory. hammered to two strong tree limbs It took me nineteen years, searching to learn an instrument in a group You can meet and she began true songwriting as with telescopes for 917 hours 28 setting,” said Matt Williams. In their David at soon as she could play chords on the minutes, before I fi nally found my most recent concert, on May 4th the monthly guitar, which she taught herself at fi rst comet in 1984. Since then I of 2019, they performed separately Star Night at 16. Carra was also a middle school have found 22 more. One was an and side by side with the younger the Corona teacher of English and History for 10 electronic fi nd shared with Tom U of A Honors Outreach Band, Foothills years. Carra and Randon have two Glinos in 2010. Thirteen were which is an auditioned band of 6-9th Middle photographic fi lm discoveries shared graders. That seems like such a neat young children. with Gene and Carolyn Shoemaker School. way to connect musicians across (including Shoemaker-Levy 9 which generations. hhhhhhhhhhhhh collided with Jupiter in 1994) and hhhhhhhhhhhhh

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12 The Vail Voice To place an ad call: 520-490-0962 the Vail School District. Mission cucumbers and avocados. Keep cans ReSources Receives accomplished! We’re Having A Heat of nuts available in your cupboards 30,000 Meals from Wave for protein. A peanut butter sandwich In addition to the CLV contingent, does not have to be refrigerated. Christ Lutheran Vail’s volunteers represented the local by Constance Weygandt Snack on dry cereal. If you feel the faith community, including a strong need to open the refrigerator, limit it “Pack-A-Thon” Event showing from St. Rita’s Catholic The heat wave we are experiencing to once a day. around the United States is a topic by Susan Summers and Heike Smith Church, the Vail School District, Davis-Monthan AFB, and of course, of some concern. In several major Take a siesta. Many people who On Sunday, June 30th, members Greater Vail Community Resources, cities, with large populations, people live in warm climates, without air of Christ Lutheran Vail (CLV) church which operates ReSources Vail Food have been left without electricity conditioning, know this secret. community and over 220 volunteers Bank. Volunteer Connie Plummer, sometimes for days. Here are Reserve your activity for the early worked together during a two hour ReSources president, marveled at some ways to help you survive this morning and evening hours. In the “Pack-A-Thon” resulting in the the entire scene: “The assembly line unpleasant experience. heat of the day take a nap or rest assembly of 30,000 pasta meals to process used in creating these meals to preserve your strength. Limit any Keep your windows closed during be distributed by the ReSources Vail was fascinating to witness, and a lot activity to low energy level tasks. the heat of the day. This may seem Food Bank. Sound impossible? of fun for participants. We’re already contradictory but it works. Keep Not when the right set of committed getting positive feedback from our Drink plenty of water. When your windows open in the cool of the people put their heads and hearts food bank clients on the quality of the temperatures are very high we lose evening and the early morning hours together. food, which is wonderful to hear.” moisture from our bodies at a faster and keep them closed during the day. rate. This can sometimes sneak up The Pack-A-Thon This locks the cool air in. Also, draw on us because we don’t realize how took place at Cienega your blinds or insulated drapes shut. much and at what rate we are losing High School’s dining This helps to keep the sun out and liquid. If you start to get a headache auditorium during the cool air in longer. or nauseous from the heat make sure CLV’s normal church you are drinking plenty of water to service timeframe Don’t open your refrigerator or freezer replace the moisture your body is and required a if you can help it. Leaving the door losing. Another item to stock in your tremendous amount to your refrigerator closed will keep house when temperatures are high of organization by the temperature cool enough for is a sports drink, such as Gatorade. CLV Project Chair, your food to stay fresh for twenty- This will help keep your electrolytes Ms. Heike Smith, four hours. Fruit will stay safely, in balanced. Dehydration can be a very who noted, “This a bowl, on your counter for several unpleasant experience for many of was an amazing days. The same applies to some us but is especially dangerous for the event and a huge vegetables such as tomatoes, very young and the elderly. success, especially since it was our first Soak in a cool bath, twice a day to attempt at a Pack- bring down your temperature, if you Under the leadership of CLV Pastor, A-Thon. We’re hoping to double feel the need. Another way to do this, David Hook, church members seized the number of meals next year and especially for the elderly is to soak upon this project and raised over partner with other churches in the Vail your feet in a pan of cool water. It is $7,500 to cover the cost of the bulk area to support our great community. easier than drawing a bath and you food and materials needed, which Thanks to everyone who participated get almost instant relief. When the were provided through “The Outreach and to those who donated for this water starts to warm replace it with Program” - a nonprofit organization cause.” cold water. Be a good neighbor. If you know that you have an elderly neighbor or a neighbor with a serious medical condition, make it a point to check on them. These very high temperatures, for extended periods of time with no relief, can be fatal to someone with no air conditioning and a serious medical condition. While this can be an unpleasant time for all of us, it is usually temporary. The electric companies try and get the electricity up and running as fast as possible. Following these tips If you’d like to be involved in future that partners with other nonprofits should help to keep you or someone CLV Pack-A-Thon projects, contact and businesses to package nutritious you love safer and cooler during the Christ Lutheran Vail church at 520- meals across the country. The long hot days of summer. Stay safe. objective of this Pack-A-Thon was 468-7075, or Heike Smith at 520- to help resupply the food bank with 286-0271. 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unitedwaytucson.org or facebook. Saturday, August 10 Ongoing & Multi Day com/groups/clvstayandplay/ - FREE Daily Events Events 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Creative Wednesdays, August 14 thru Thursday, August 1 summer salads cooking class @ 2205 Antique Fair - Closed for 28 9:30 AM - Vail Christian Church S. 4th Ave, Tucson - Summer Break Toddler Story Time - Stories, songs, thegardenkitchen.org/event/creative- 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Parent crafts, music & fun! @ Vail Christian salads-and-fresh-summer-recipes/ Look for Us in The Fall - First Sunday Education Series – Raising a Reader Church, 9455 E Valencia Rd, Tucson - $55.00 includes lunch of dishes of the month, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM @ - Learn strategies for reading with - For more information: Elizabeth@ made. Old Vail Middle School, 13299 E. your child that will strengthen pre- vailchristian.com - Cost: FREE Colossal Cave, Vail - antiquefair.club reading skills. Ages 0 – 5 @ 14600 E. Tuesday, August 13 - 520-243-0386 Colossal Cave Road, Vail - Free Saturday, August 3 childcare - For more information or to 11:30 AM — Concert by P.D. Every Monday RSVP, email clvcreationschool@gmail. 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Vail Rotary Ronstadt & The Company, playing com Texas Holdem Tournament Fund music of the Ronstadt family and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Take Off Southwestern favorites, @ Arizona Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) - Support Raiser @ American Legion Hall, Wednesdays, September 4 Houghton & Sahuarita - 520-396- Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry group @ Firehouse #1, 99 E. Lane, Tucson – Tallahassee Drive, Corona de Tucson thru 18 0555 - Reception: 5:00PM to 6:00 PM (food, drink tickets), - Check in 5:30 arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, - tops.org - First meeting Free! donations welcomed. 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Parent PM - Games: 6:00PM to 10:00 PM 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - "LEARN TO Education Series – Challenging - Cost: $60.00 READ MUSIC," @ Tucson Arizona behavior from birth to 5 - Learn Thursday, August 15 Boys Chorus Building, 5770 E. Pima strategies to diffuse challenging Monday, August 5 9:30 AM - Vail Christian Church Street, Tucson - sonsoforpheus.org - behavior and promote positive Toddler Story Time - Stories, songs, Bruce Mortensen - 520-235-4303 or growth in your child. Ages 0 – 5 @ 2:30 PM — Lecture by Clara Curiel, M.D., professor of medicine and vice crafts, music & fun! @ Vail Christian [email protected] - Cost: FREE and 14600 E. Colossal Cave Road, Vail Church, 9455 E Valencia Rd, Tucson open to all. - Free childcare - For more chief of the Division of Dermatology at the University of Arizona College of - For more information: Elizabeth@ information or to RSVP, email vailchristian.com - Cost: FREE Mondays, August 12 thru [email protected] Medicine, “What Arizonans Need to Know about Skin Cancer,” @ Arizona October 7 (No group September 2) 2:30 PM — Lecture by Barbara 3rd Wednesday of Every Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Carrapa, U of A professor of Lane, Tucson – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Adult Grief Month sedimentary geology, “The Evolution Group for individuals who have lost a arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, of South American Mammals,” @ donations welcomed. loved one @ St.Rita in the Desert, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Thyroid Cancer Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Mother Teresa Room, 13260 E. Support Group @ University of Langtry Lane, Tucson – Colossal Cave Road, Vail - RSVP to Arizona Cancer Center - North Tuesday, August 6 arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, Priscilla, 520-762-9688 - FREE, Campus, Room 2114 ,3838 N 11:30 AM — Concert by Drummer donations welcomed. donations welcomed. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 - Danny Brito's Guanachicano Project [email protected] - FREE Tuesday, August 20 Every Tuesday Quartet, playing Latin Jazz and Mexican folk music, @ Arizona Senior 11:30 AM — Concert by "Canyon 9:30 AM - Stay and Play @ 14600 E. Academy, 13715 . Langtry Lane, Currents" - Bluegrass Americana by Colossal Cave Road, Vail - For more Tucson – arizonasenioracademy.org Peter McLaughlin, guitar, Lex information: Kgross@ – FREE, donations welcomed.

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16 The Vail Voice To place an ad call: 520-490-0962 Vail Voice Places to Go, Things to Do, August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019 Community People to See To include your not for profit event, send details to: [email protected] Calendar Deadline for events to be included is the 20th of the prior month.

Browning, fiddle, and Brian Davies, Tuesday, September 3 Tucson – arizonasenioracademy.org arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, bass, @ Arizona Senior Academy, – FREE, donations welcomed. donations welcomed. 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson – 11:30 AM — Concert "Flamenco arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, Americano - The Luce-Caliendo Wednesday, September 18 Wednesday, September 25 donations welcomed. Duo," Brian Luce, flute, and Christopher Caliendo, guitar, @ 2:30 PM — Lecture by Matthew 2:30 PM — Lecture by Academy Thursday, August 22 Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Chojnacki, associate staff scientist, U Village resident Marcia Neugebauer, Langtry Lane, Tucson – of A Lunar & Planetary Lab, “The space physicist and U of A associate 2:30 PM —Lecture by Academy arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, Sands of Mars,” @ Arizona Senior research scientist, “Asteroids,” @ Village resident Michael Chriss, donations welcomed. Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. professor emeritus in astronomy and Tucson – arizonasenioracademy.org Langtry Lane, Tucson – humanities at the College of San Thursday, September 5 – FREE, donations welcomed. arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, Mateo, “Hollywood and the Stars,” @ donations welcomed. Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. 2:30 PM — Lecture by Jim Turner, Thursday, September 19 Langtry Lane, Tucson – author, historian and author editor for Thursday, September 26 arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, Rio Nuevo Publishers, “Arizona 2:30 PM — Lecture by Doug donations welcomed. Stories: Frontier Characters and Hocking, award-winning writer, 2:30 PM — Lecture by Christine Communities,“ @ Arizona Senior “William H. Emory, The Heroic Blevins, Academy Village resident Friday, August 23 Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Opening of the American Southwest,” and clinical research consultant in the Tucson – arizonasenioracademy.org @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. biopharmaceutical industry, “FDA 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Kid’s Night – FREE, donations welcomed. Langtry Lane, Tucson – Regulations and Drug Development: Out @ Desert Sky Middle School, arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, Do I want to Enroll in a Clinical Trial?,” 9850 Rankin Loop, Tucson - Register Monday, September 9 donations welcomed. @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. at vailchristian.com/kids – Cost: $8 Langtry Lane, Tucson – per child ($12 after 8/18) preschool 1:00 PM — Discover OLLI-UA in Saturday, September 21 arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, -5th grade Southeast Tucson - Come learn about donations welcomed. OLLI-UA’s life enriching education 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM – [r]evolution, Tuesday, August 27 program for adults 50+. Over 30 TEDxTucson’s 5th annual full day Saturday, September 28 classes to choose from @ Christ conference, featuring 12 of Tucson’s 11:30 AM — Concert by Young Lutheran Vail Church, 14600 E. leading thinkers and doers @ The 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Community MacDonald, fiddle and cello prodigies Colossal Cave Road, Vail – For more Berger Theater, Tucson - For more Garage Sale @ Del Webb Rancho Del Will and Lee MacDonald playing info: olli.arizona.edu, 520-626-9039 information and tickets: TEDxTucson. Lago, Vail - Gates open at 6:00 AM improvisational jazz, bluegrass and – FREE com until Noon. more, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson – Tuesday, September 10 Tuesday, September 24 arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, donations welcomed. 11:30 AM — Concert by Welsh 11:30 AM — Concert by violinist baritone Jeremy Huw Williams and Freya Creech, "Caprices by Sonia Wednesday, August 28 pianist Paula Fan - music of Robert Eckhardt-Gramatte," @ Arizona and Clara Schumann, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry 2:30 PM — Lecture by Julie Miller, U Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson – of A assistant professor of speech Lane, Tucson – and hearing science, “What Birdsong arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, Can Teach Us About How We donations welcomed. Event Submittal Policy Communicate, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Thursday, September 12 Your organization is a non-profit: Your organization is for profit with Tucson – arizonasenioracademy.org proceeds of the event benefiting a non-profit; Your event is FREE to – FREE, donations welcomed. 2:30 PM — Lecture by Brad Holt, the public. Tucson anesthesiologist and aerial Saturday, August 31 photographer, “Drone Technology and Note: If you’re a for profit business and would like to publish your Aerial Photography,” @ Arizona event, please contact us for rates. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Around the Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry world, dumplings cooking class @ Lane, Tucson – Because this is a free service and space is limited, we ask that you 2205 S. 4th Ave, Tucson - arizonasenioracademy.org – FREE, submit your event in the following format: thegardenkitchen.org/event/around- donations welcomed Date; Time; Event Name (Which may be edited down at our the-world-dumplings-hands-on- discretion); Event location (venue with address); Website or Phone class/- $55.00 includes lunch of Tuesday, September 17 Number for more information; and Cost. dishes made. 11:30 AM — Concert by Heather Deadline for events to be included is the 20th of the prior month. Hardy's "Li'l Mama Band" - blues and Americana, @ Arizona Senior Due to space limitations, we are unable to include photos or other Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, graphics. We reserve the right to edit or delete any events. thevailvoice.com August 2019 17 in May can bring all sorts of weather, Lake. We stopped for Out and About in the even in one day. lunch at Jacob Lake Inn Southwest in Arizona, (which was Kolob Canyons, while not as a very quaint restaurant by Mike Lavelle popular as the main sights of Zion, nestled in the forest). offer a different scenic view from Jacob Lake is at the Part 3 of 3 Bryce and Zion Canyons. The red junction of US Route sandstone canyons have a unique This article will conclude a three-part 89A and State Route 67, geological history and are home to which goes to the North series recounting a recent motorcycle a diverse animal and plant life. At trip to Bryce and Zion Canyons, Rim of the Grand Canyon. the beginning of the road there is Continuing on SR 89, we covering 1,666 miles in a group of a visitor’s center that offers lots of 3 motorcycles and 1 car. At the last went towards Cameron, interesting information regarding the where we gassed up part of our week-long trip, (Friday), area. Following our short ride to the we departed St. George and took and took SR 89 south, summit and back, we returned to St. which ran into Route 66, I-15 north towards Cedar City, to George via I-15 south. the Zion Kolob exit. Only a quarter and we then went west mile off of I-15, the Kolob Fingers on I-40 to Flagstaff. At took state road 77 south, west on Road Scenic Byway offers lots of our hotel, we met and talked with a Tangerine to Twin Peaks and south to spectacular views in a five mile and group of motorcyclists from France; I-10, and I-10 to Vail at the Colossal over 1,000-foot climb. We had to put they were members of a Harley- Cave exit. on our rain gear and experienced Davidson riding club (in France) and some hail. It is not every day you see were traveling on a 21-day Route Mike Lavelle motorcycles out and about when 66 and western states trip. Since is retired there is hail. Riding in the Southwest Route 66 goes through Flagstaff, from military the local areas are very popular with service and is Europeans who ride motorcycles the editor of through Route 66, the Grand Canyon, The Vail Voice. and other locals in the larger area. He lives at Del Apparently, the lure of the open Webb Rancho On Saturday May 18th, we left St. road, the charm of the Southwest, del Lago in George on 15 north to SR 9 towards and the legends (and movies) of Vail. Hurricane. We then took SR 59 south cowboys and Indians all contribute where it intersected with SR 89, to a mystique that makes Route 66, hhhhhhhhhhhhh Photo from https://pxhere.com heading south-east towards Jacob’s and other sights, a very popular travel destination for Europeans. For many Europeans, Route 66 represents and offers something about America Serving Rita Ranch and Southeast that is not easily seen in the big Tucson for over 15 years! cities, which is an opportunity to see the real undisguised and unfiltered Quality Care, Personalized “Americana.” Apparently, many Attention, Full-Service Pet Clinic European tour companies offer special Route 66 tours, and what OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: better way for a European to see the open roads of America than to • CO2 Laser Surgery see it riding on an American Harley- • Digital Radiology Davidson. (Disclosure, I ride a BMW • Internal Medicine K1300S - but this will make my • Dentistry Harley friends, Dave and Jim, very • Cold Laser Therapy happy). • Microchipping Our last day was Sunday, May 19th, • Puppy & Kitten Packages and we departed Flagstaff (the same time as our French riders) and we went south on 17 to Camp Verde. Large, private parking lot for your pet‛s safety At Camp Verde we intersected 260 which becomes 87 towards Payson. Valencia Rd Staying on 87, we went south H Heather Redmon, DVM o towards Mesa and exited to the Bush u g Highway, (which passes the Salt River h t Madera Veterinary Tubing area, which is a very popular o X www.maderavet.com n Hospital spot). At the tubing area, we turned Rita Rd R d south on Usury Pass Road (which becomes North Ellsworth Road) to University Avenue, where we turned 574-3700 east towards Apache Junction and 7681 S. Houghton Road went southeast on East Old West Highway to 60, to Florence Junction, Excellent Care for Excellent Pets! where we joined state road 79 south through Florence to Oracle. We then

18 The Vail Voice To place an ad call: 520-490-0962 Watching this movie, that I have truly water “Ghibli Fest” seen countless times, through her Drowning Impact by Jared Free eyes for the fi rst time was incredible. Awareness Month Classes in CPR for adults, I experienced the wonder and swimming lessons for children at Studio Ghibli movies have been amazement at Totoro and Catbus as Drowning Impact Awareness Month the appropriate age. Coast Guard getting theatrical rereleases for never before, But, as an adult I was (DIAM) began in August 2004 by approved life vests should not several years now. As was recently able to appreciate so much more Phoenix Children’s Hospital. DIAM is only be used in open water but proved in China when the decades — the fi lm’s gorgeous countryside the largest collaborative water safety for those who don't know how to old Spirited Away smashed Toy Story setting, vast rice paddies, and a eff ort in the State of Arizona. swim. 4 at the box offi ce, it’s basically a mysterious forest. Not long after guaranteed watching, I went June, July, and August are peak DIAM eff orts, includes wearing purple cash cow for to the theatre times for child drownings in Arizona. ribbons to remind everyone about distributors and to see one of water safety and to recognize the theaters alike. my favorite Back-to-school distractions in August impact fatal and non-fatal drownings In the past, I’ve Ghibli movies, make it a high-risk month for child have had. Locally, purple ribbons balked at the Whisper of the drowning. Drowning is a top cause idea of spending are available at hospitals, the Heart. Seeing of injury-related death for children in extra money everything health department, fi re stations and Arizona, especially the one to fi ve- to see movies unfold on the participating swim schools. that I’ve seen big screen for year-old age group. truly countless DIAM proclamations are signed by the fi rst time Every child drowning is preventable – times, but this was incredible the Governor, Board of Supervisors but sometimes, little can be done for year something and drew such and Mayors across the state of changed. attention to the a child once he or she has fallen into Arizona. craft of these the water. Prevention is the cure, and For a long time, dedicated awareness is free. For more information, visit the I’ve thought fi lmmakers Drowning Prevention about what the that I have to To prevent child drownings, Coalition of Arizona's fi rst movies recommend incorporate many layers of protection website: www. I’d want to everyone who and follow the ABC’s of Water Safety: preventdrownings. show my future can attend the org kids would Ghibli Fest. Adult supervision when children be. It’s one of Hand drawn have access to water my favorite animation is Barriers between children and hhhhhhhhhhhhh questions to ask largely falling out people - it gives you a good sense of favor for hyper realistic CGI, but of what kind of values people want these movies are a testament to the to instill in their kids, as well as the unique power of cel animation, (the kinds of movies that they grew up art of creating 2D animation by hand loving. And now, my niece is starting on sheets of transparent plastic). to be of the age where I can show her some of the movies that I grew up loving. Jared graduated Just a few weeks ago, I rented My from NYU and Neighbor Totoro to show my niece, is currently one of Miyazaki’s few movies that I signed with an felt was truly uncomplicated enough agency and to show a four-year-old. We had to living in Los haggle a little; she wanted to watch Angeles. one of the Barbie movies, but I managed to win her over - eventually. hhhhhhhhhhhhh

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We must purposefully town of Charleston on the banks of Main Street Connecting Community Through build a bridge between the past and Local History Since 2006 the San Pedro River. Along the way, program, a the present that lets people today Perry formed a business partnership 2011 Arizona write themselves back into their with another homesteader Don Culturekeeper, own community’s history. And, that Sanford. In January 1879, the two and U of A building needs to serve a relevant Hilton’s Mohair Empire opened a butcher shop on the corner graduate. Her need. of Congress Street and Church Plaza family has by J.J. Lamb in downtown Tucson. Anticipating the lived in Vail In December 1919, demand for imminent arrival of the railroad, they VPS’s next project, the rehabilitation since 1971. of the 1908 Old Vail Store & P.O. is mohair was insatiable. Perry Hilton called it the “Miners and Railroad She currently ran a herd of 2,000 - 3,000 mohair Market.” critically important to the revitalization leads the rehabilitation work on the of historic Vail Between the Tracks™. goats on his ranch in the Empire 1915 Section Foreman House at In the wide expanses of the Arizona Cienega H.S. Construction Tech Mountains. For nearly 40 years goats Esmond Station K8 and the 1908 Old Territory, pioneers defined their place and TSW students will play a vital had provided a good life for the Hilton Vail Store & P.O. family and now times were especially of residence by where they received role in the project. In a cookie-cutter world our few remaining historic good. One fateful day Perry Hilton their mail. Perry and Louisa picked hhhhhhhhhhhhh knelt to tend to a task in the corral full theirs up in Greaterville, later in buildings are a tangible reminder of of the goats - they would be sheared Pantano, and later still, in Vail. When Vail’s heritage, and provide a way for in the spring. Without warning a large they were ready to “prove up” on youth to engage in their community’s goat charged him from behind butting their homestead the following notice Putting Preservation to continuing story. appeared in the Arizona Weekly him. It took two months, but the blow Vail is not “anyplace.” Our community News. It was January 1880 and the Work for Vail’s Future! proved fatal. is someplace special. Be part culmination of their planning and hard of putting historic preservation work was about to pay off. Vail Preservation Society (VPS) received its sixth award in 2019 to work for Vail’s future by “Land office at Florence, Arizona this month! It is an honor to be becoming a VPS member at www. December 20, 1879─Notice is herby recognized at the state and local vailpreservationsociety.org. given that the following named settler levels with the following awards: Perry Hilton's Brand has filed notice of his intention to Museum Association of Arizona’s hhhhhhhhhhhhh make final proof in the support of his Institution of Excellence, Greater Vail Perry left instructions for his 26-year- claim, and secure final entry thereof Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit old son Edgar to construct a coffin at the expiration of thirty days from of the Year, Tucson-Pima County and prepare his final resting place. the date of this notice, Perry M. Hilton Historical Commission Heritage The grave was made ready on a bluff of Greaterville P.O. Pima Co., A.T., Award for Voices of Vail documentary, overlooking the spring-fed drainage who made preemption Declaratory 2019 Governor’s Heritage that had made it possible for not only Statement No. 402 for the E ½ Preservation Honor Awards for both their family, but their ranch hands, sec…, …and claims as his witnesses Voices of Vail film and 1915 Section miners, and their families to build a Robert V. Bloxton, of Tucson P.O., Foreman House (SFH) Rehabilitation. life in the Sonoran Desert. A wrought Pima County, A.T., Denton Sanford, And if that weren’t enough, the 1915 iron fence shields his overgrown of Crittenden P.O., Pima Co., A.T. Section Foreman House rehab was grave — there are no descendants C.M.K. Paulison, Register. Arizona personally selected by Governor left to maintain the final resting place Weekly News, January 15, 1880. Ducey to receive the highest of Perry Hilton. preservation award in Arizona, the Louisa and Edgar remained on 2019 Jim Garrison Heritage Award! the homestead after Perry was killed. Their original home burned Voices of Vail aids Vail’s educators in the 1930s. The adobe home in connecting our local history to the that still stands replaced the national story; connections absent original. Louisa passed away in from text books. The 1915 SFH has 1950. Even after hemlines edged provided over 300 Cienega H.S. upward, the modest Louisa students with hands on preservation AZ Lantanas wore long skirts almost to the trades training as they gained skills ground, button-up boots, and a for a lifetime while making a local Landscaping wide brimmed sunbonnet. The impact. The SFH is now a hub of student activity by Esmond Station (520) 288-1271 Hilton goat ranch began to break • Yard Maintenance up in the early 1970s. Edgar K8 Museum, Garden and Art Clubs • Tree Trimming passed away in 1974. In 2013, that utilize the building. • Initial and Monthly Service fire blazed through the tin of the This is historic preservation at An early homesteader in the Empire goat barn that in earlier days echoed • Rock Installation its best, serving present needs, • Weed Control Mountains, Perry was born in Maine with a cacophony of bleats, orders providing experiential learning and • 10% Military & Veterans in 1827. Perry made the 15,000-mile and conversations mixed with the inspiring the next generation. Vail voyage around Cape Horn to San buzz of shears as mohair was cut and Preservation Society, our Board and Discount and Much More..... Francisco - a journey that could take prepared for shipment. Only rainwater volunteers, are proud to work with Free Estimates!!! up to eight months before heading to fills the goat dip and the spring has VUSD and our partners to provide Owner: Juan Gastelum Arizona Territory. He found his footing dried up. There are several roads in these unique opportunities for youth. 24 The Vail Voice To place an ad call: 520-490-0962 Pima County Public Library: We Recommend Space exploration continues to capture the interest and imagination of millions worldwide! Celebrate last month’s 50th anniversary of the Moon landing with these films and documentaries (DVD and streaming) from your library.

In the Shadow of the Moon When We Left Earth

The Right Stuff The Wonder of It All

Like these suggestions? Be sure to check out library.pima.gov/movies and get watching today! These recommendations are brought to you by Jen M. from the Joel D. Valdez Main Library. Visit us at library.pima.gov for more great book and movie suggestions, to check out upcoming events, and to visit our E-Library!

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It will likely have a thick closure of the trail, however, as a that could be recycle, closing the loop in nature’s layer of mulch result of the equipment being used composted like growing cycle. underneath it and the deep cuts in the trail required pet fur and that made up of to remove the culverts, the trail may old 100% cotton Elizabeth Smith is the executive years of its not be suitable for horses or bicycles tee with all the director of the Community Gardens own dead leaf during the construction. Work areas holes (carbon). of Tucson and a 2nd generation matter falling off will be well marked and obvious Tucsonan to trail users. Even if crews are not and enriching What not to who has been actively working in one of the areas, the soil around compost? 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Do not compost Bermuda wasting this amazing and free source only from her own garden but from Bicycles should plan to walk through grass, weed seeds, oleanders or of nitrogen is to collect it up and the bounty of the desert as well. the construction zones and be eucalyptus leaves. The grass and compost it ourselves. Containers Email [email protected] if prepared to carry bikes down the trail seeds often survive through the are one way of accomplishing this. you would like to join her in Tucson’s cuts and back up again until the trail composting process and oleanders Compost bins come in many types newest community garden, the Rita is rebuilt.” and eucalyptus generate their own and sizes from on the ground bins Ranch Community Garden located at growth inhibitors, keeping other that look like upside down trash 7471 S. Houghton Road. This work is being completed using plants from competing with them bins, 3 compartment wooden pallet fee dollars collected at the park. “In so you definitely don’t need that in hhhhhhhhhhhhh compost set ups, to compost Saguaro National Park, every dollar your finished compost. Glossy paper tumblers that are up off the ground collected is kept locally to perform and sawdust from treated wood away from critters. work that directly improves our visitor (pressure treatment, paint, varnish, Repair Work to Begin experience,” according to Leah There are 2 main ways of creating etc.) should always be avoided on Hope Camp Trail in McGinnis, Superintendent. “This is compost: Hot Composting - where because the chemicals in these do one of several projects underway organic matter heats up (like in not break down. 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