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APRIL 2021 SERVING THE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITIES OF CANELO, ELGIN, PATAGONIA AND SONOITA VOL. 11 ISSUE 4 housed a number of them, but Increase in these were overflow primarily from the Three Points Station, Town Marshall Resigns he explained. Border Activity Another difference between those years and this year is that Discussed the Border Patrol no longer By Marion Vendituoli houses migrants in detention centers for more than 72 hours. It is now a Approximately 150 people attend- violation of the law, he said, and it is ed a community meeting, held at the not the mission of the Border Patrol Canelo Cowboy Church on March 11. to be a detention facility. According The meeting was a response to con- to a statement provided to the PRT by cerns raised by reports that the Border Robert Bushell, Tucson sector Special Patrol Station was releasing undocu- Operations Supervisor, “CBP has seen mented migrants in Sonoita. a steady increase in border encounters Community Liaison Officer Justin since April 2020, which, aggravated Bartine, from the Sonoita Border Patrol by COVID-19 restrictions and social Station, opened his remarks by saying distancing guidelines, has caused some he was unable to “put out an official facilities to reach maximum safe hold- statement.” He did say that they were ing capacity. Per longstanding practice, expecting to see a “big increase” in when long-term holding solutions asylum seeking immigrants along the aren’t possible, some migrants will Photo by Robert Gay southern border of the U.S. Marshall Joe Patterson informs the Patagonia Town Council Meeting that he be processed for removal, provided a plans to resign effective August 1, 2021 He did not anticipate a large Notice to Appear, and released into number of asylum seekers to come the U.S. to await a future immigration By Marion Vendituoli up again.” through the Sonoita area. Typically, he hearing. As the Administration reviews On March 17, 2021 Patterson met Town Marshall Joe Patterson said, they enter where there are roads the current immigration process, bal- with Town Manager Ron Robinson announced his plans to resign at the closer to the border, so that they can ancing it against the ongoing pandem- about a complaint that the Town had Patagonia Town Council meeting on surrender themselves to authorities ic, we will continue to use all current recently received, part of “a series March 24. “I will be working on my exit and claim asylum status, rather than authorities to avoid keeping individuals of ongoing complaints,” according to from the Patagonia Marshall’s office,” have to cross open country. In 2018 in a congregate setting for any length Patterson. I’m tired of dealing with the he told the council members. – 2019, when there was an influx of of time." same complaint over and over. This asylum seekers, the Sonoita Station See MIGRANTS, p.14 Patterson is resigning, after serving was the straw that broke the camel’s as Marshall since 2011, because he is back,” he said, and led to him an- tired of being “harassed,” he said in a nouncing his resignation. recent interview. “There’s been one “I’ve said from the beginning that person who has filed complaints every there will be a time when Patagonia year. At a certain point I realized I had isn’t going to want me to be the Mar- had enough.” shall,” Patterson said. He is planning Patterson had been involved in a to stay on until August 1, 2021 and is lawsuit directed at the Town by April working on putting together a transi- Rivera over a 2014 incident when he tion plan. “I have told Ron [Robinson] arrested Rivera. A judge ultimately that I will make sure it is seamless. I determined that there had been prob- am working on the pass-on book so able cause for Rivera’s arrest and that that the new Marshall will be able to the malicious prosecution complaint take command.” by Rivera was unfounded. After he leaves the Marshall’s In 2019, Patterson gained notoriety office, Patterson plans to work for the when a video shot by a local twelve- AZ Dept. of Corrections. At present, year-old showed him threatening while continuing his duties as Town the child with juvenile detention. “It Marshall, he is working at the AZ State affected my life and my wife’s life a Prison in Tucson. He announced at the whole lot,” Patterson said. After the Town Council meeting that he has sub- Photo by Marion Vendituoli incident went viral on the web, Patter- mitted the application for the permit 150 people gathered at the Canelo Cowboy Church to listen to a presenta- son said that he received threatening for Patagonia’s 4th of July celebration tion about the current state of the border in Eastern Santa Cruz County phone calls. “Every February it comes See MARSHALL, p.4 The Role of Citizen Journalism By Marion Vendituoli tonishing 16 regular contributors, Marshall. It is our responsibility to including our newest columnist, report on these and other issues In this issue, we begin introduc- Mary McKay, who has volunteered with fact checked information, not PRT ing you to our amazing group of MISSION STATEMENT to write a local gardening column innuendo. It is your responsibility writers here at the PRT, the people for us. Mary brings a wealth of ex- to form your opinions based on To publish a nonprofit who regularly volunteer their time, perience and training in horticul- facts, not Facebook posts. community newspaper which effort, and talents to bring you this serves the Mountain Empire ture and I, for one, can use all the I am so proud of our writers communities of Santa Cruz paper each month. help I can get growing plants in this who take this responsibility so se- County, including Canelo, Elgin, This is no small task. Each interesting climate we live in. riously. Our columnists never fail, Patagonia, and Sonoita, and month we meet to discuss possible Speaking of interesting climates, month after month, to provide us which is open to all views, high- story topics and split up assign- this month the PRT reports on with commentary, insight into local lighting local issues and empha- ments. Then each member of our sizing the contributions of local some difficult issues facing our history, the world around us and talent. team researches topics, conducts communities, including the in- the stars above us, as well. interviews, writes up drafts, fact crease in drug and human smug- I am in awe of these citizen WHO WE ARE checks material and patiently re- gling, the debt falling on our local journalists, and to them goes all the sponds to my nitpicking edits and governments due to mismanage- credit for this publication. If you We are a nonprofit organization, questions. funded by paid advertising, do- ment of pension plans at the state see them around town, please take nations and grants. PRT is a free When I came to the PRT, there level, the audit at the Sonoita Elgin the time to thank them for all they monthly publication distributed to was a small group of hard working, Fire District that has turned up are doing to keep you informed news stands and local merchants dedicated writers already involved some disturbing overpayments and to keep local, nonprofit jour- in The Mountain Empire. with the paper. In the last four to the former Chief, and the res- nalism alive and thriving here in Managing Editor: years, our group has grown expo- ignation of the Patagonia Town eastern Santa Cruz County. Marion Vendituoli nentially and now there are an as- Assistant Editor: Nisa Stover Talavera In This Issue Bookkeeper: Cynie Murray Administrative Assistant Ad Manager: Jared Krikorian Contributing Writers: Bob Brandt Alison Bunting Francesca Claverie Lynn Davison Jo Dean Cassina Farley Robert Gay Patra Kelly Sarah Klingenstein Martin Levowitz Photo by Chuck Klingenstein Photo by Marion Vendituoli Mary McKay Lily Rose Harsh works on a project for ‘The Universe Our new gardening column provides tips on prepar- Pat McNamara Within,’ one of the programs which received a grant ing your garden. See Garden Guide, p. 18 Harold Meckler from PRCF. See 2021 Grant Winners, p. 8 Vince Pinto Cami Schlappy Laura Wenzel

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A farm boy from Lancaster County, PA, after jitterbug- before shifting to the management of public mental health ging my way through high school,I earned B.S. and M.Ed. programs for the next 20 years. Along the way, I played lead degrees at West Chester State College (WCSC) and the roles in creating two federally-funded community health University of Pittsburgh, respectively. Never a standout centers and a community mental health center. athlete, I nonetheless lettered in soccer, wrestling, gymnas- After retiring, my wife, Anne Townsend, and I sold our tics and tennis. I also wrote for my college newspaper and home, traveled in our motorhome for eighteen months, served as its editor-in-chief my senior year. My most nota- then settled down near Gettysburg, PA where I worked as a ble achievement in college, however, may be my selection counselor at the county jail and volunteered at a maximum as Miss Villanova while a freshman at WCSC. security prison. After graduate school, I taught health and physical ed- In 2015, Anne and I moved to Patagonia where we had ucation and coached soccer and gymnastics at the college spent several winters volunteering at Sonoita Creek State level before starting my public health career as the exec- Natural Area. Still unable to fully embrace retirement, I love utive director of an Upstate New York chapter of what is my part-time work for Wildlife Corridors, LLC. currently the American Lung Association. I worked in public I enjoy writing, hiking, dancing and torturing listeners health for the balance of my career, in D.C. and Maryland with my harmonica playing. Having met on the dance floor, Bob Brandt where I spent the first 10 years as a public health educator Anne and I plan to dance until the Twelfth of Never. I moved to Elgin in 2015 with my husband of 51 years, rics, were beneficial in learning to treat injured and dis- Lance, from Elko/Spring Creek, NV where we had lived for eased wildlife. 28 years. We came to Arizona in 1970 for graduate school I managed to take on every volunteer position available at Uof A for Lance and for me to work as a Registered Nurse for any of our kids’ activities. Later I took a job at the local at TMC. I worked in the first pediatrics ICU at TMC. Great Basin Community College Certified Nursing Assistant During the early 1970s we lived and worked on the program, as the director and an instructor for the four sat- YWCA Rancho Los Cerros Ranch Camp and were proac- ellite campuses’ in Nevada. tive in the designation of what is now Catalina State Park. My early years, living on my grandparents’ farm in Lance’s mining jobs then took us to seven of the western Indiana and being raised in Colorado with horses, camp- states, during which time we had three children. After 17 ing, hiking, and fishing gave me a great appreciation and moves, we landed in Elko, NV. environmental awareness for the earth. Today I enjoy my In 1987, I started the Northeastern Wildlife Rehabilita- retirement with my husband, children, grandchildren, and tion program. Over the next 28 years, we treated hundreds friends. Living in Elgin with horses, dogs, cats, chickens, of injured eagles, hawks, owls, various birds, reptiles, and bicycle riding, traveling and writing for the PRT make life Jo Dean mammals. I found my nursing skills, specifically in pediat- perfect. I’m a first generation American. My mother was born in degree in Social Work from ASU in 1995 and began a ca- China, while my father spent his first few years in what is reer assisting children and families. I retired in 2018 after now Belarus. Happenstance and fate brought them togeth- spending a few years as a case manager for special needs er in the farmlands of New Jersey just after WWII, and that students. is where I grew up dreaming of becoming the next Mickey My wife, Nanette, and I were married in 1976. We have Mantle. Unfortunately, my desire to roam center field in two children - both teachers - and six grandchildren. We Yankee Stadium was derailed by a deficit in talent. moved to Patagonia about eight years ago, wanting to I continue to love the game, but my focus has long been return to the open spaces we enjoyed as kids. on the helping professions. I graduated from Rutgers My interest in astronomy stems from an uncle who University in 1977 and worked with incarcerated youth planted the seed early in my life. The stars have always until moving with my family to Arizona in 1991. served as an escape, as well as a vehicle for introspection. On a visit a few years before, we fell in love with the I have published several books. The most recent, “Chasing mountains and decided to give up summers at the beach Light, and Darkness,” is available through Amazon. Harold Meckler for the chance to hike year-round. I earned a master’s

The daughter of a second grade school teacher and a a Marine Air Base where I put my horse experience to work college music professor, I was born and raised in central and became the base riding instructor. After the Marines, Illinois. In this flat land of corn, soybeans and humidity, I we settled in Wisconsin (nicer than central Illinois) where found solace in horses…oh lordy, how I loved them. I was we raised our kids, now totaling three, and I trained and a barn rat at the college stables. Finally acquiring my very showed Welsh ponies. own horse at 14, I kept him at the county fairgrounds with I wound up settling (after waiting on tables, delivering the standardbred harness race horses. There I picked up mail as a rural carrier and teaching riding again) on becom- more horse experience driving these racers to exercise ing a veterinary technician. That was my main career for the them for their owners. I also worked and showed quarter next 20 years or so. After the kids were raised, grandkids horses for another owner and barrel raced mine. After babysat for, until they got older, we retired to Elgin. Now high school, a brief, unsuccessful stint in college, a starter with a mule and mammoth donkeys for riding and time to marriage (also unsuccessful) and hitchhiking in southern pursue amateur artwork and play my flute from time to California in 1968 (peace, Dude) I found myself back home time (pre-COVID) with a Patagonia music group (I am the to regroup. During another attempt at college (music major daughter of a music professor, after all) life is good. Re- this time to please my Dad) I met future husband, Dave. tirement was what I was looking for all along…since being College attendance was a cover. I just really wanted anoth- ‘independently wealthy’ was never in the cards. Pat McNamara er husband. I went with husband and new baby daughter to GET THE PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME OR MAILBOX $50/ YEAR (10 ISSUES). To sign up for home delivery or for more information, contact [email protected] PAGE 3 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 the SEFD Special Board meeting tentatively scheduled for April 7. SEFD Over- Board discussions turned to Local Business Burgled developing the draft budget for Payment 2021-2022 and they tentative- by Human Traffickers ly scheduled a public meeting By Marion Vendituoli Audit Received for discussion also on April 7. On the morning of March 27, Sonoita shop owner Stephanie By Kat Crockett The Board’s stated goal is to not raise last year’s tax rate. They are Hubbell received a phone call At the SEFD Fire Board meeting proposing an increase in wages for the informing her that her store, Cow- on March 22, Chair Chris Johnson lower paid employees to $13 per hour girl Flair Boutique, had been bro- announced that the audit on over- and identified the need to replace ken into. The owner of the Sonoita payments to Chief DeWolf was com- one or possibly two 2006 ambulances Mini-Market was alerted to the pleted by Walker & Armstrong, LLP. incurring costly repairs. break in by a Border Patrol agent Chief Joseph DeWolf was terminated Replacing the Fire Chief was also who noticed an open window and on January 5, 2021 for directing or discussed at the meeting. The Board’s bent screen. The shop, which is allowing and accepting an increase in intent is to enter into an Inter-Gov- located at the intersection of SR pay of $300 per week without obtain- ernmental Agreement (IGA) with the 83 and SR 82 in Sonoita, next to ing SEFD Board approval dating back Palominas Fire District to have the the Mini- Market, is just down Palominas Fire Chief also manage the the road from the Sonoita Border to November of 2018. According to the Photo by Marion Vendituoli audit, the direct overpayment of the SEFD. Negotiations with Palominas are Patrol station, where three human traffickers, or coyotes, U.S. citizens, Kathy Routledge and Stephanie Hubbell unauthorized increase in pay totaled on-going; however, no action will be stand by the window that was used by $30,550. taken until the Palominas Chief vacan- from Phoenix, had been released burglars to gain access to Hubbell’s shop cy is filled, likely by Jon Buonaccorsi that morning. Their vehicle had The rippling effect of the increase ered when they were arrested later who is the acting chief for both been confiscated when they were also resulted in overpayment to the that morning by Santa Cruz County Palominas and SEFD. Johnson said this apprehended attempting to transport Public Safety Personnel Retirement Sheriff’s officers. The two men and one would be a bridging strategy for may- two migrants that they had picked up System (PSPRS) for retirement contri- woman were apprehended near the be a year or more, after which they south of Patagonia. The migrants were butions and taxes paid by the depart- Sonoita Fire Station as they attempted would consider a permanent fill. deported back to Mexico. ment totaling $7,329. Unauthorized to hitchhike north on SR 83 and are in The Board also discussed recruit- When Hubbell arrived at her shop, family medical insurance to include custody in Nogales. Hubbell was only ment for the vacant board position she found that approximately $500 dental and vision came to $26,428, a able to recover $100 of the stolen and decided to extend the recruitment had been stolen from her cash regis- cost which should have been borne by cash. period to accept applications to the ter, and three shirts and five pairs of DeWolf according to his employment “I’ve been in business since 2012 end of April. jeans had been stolen. Two blankets contract. Lastly, overpayments for the and I’ve never had a problem,” Hub- When asked to respond to the and a Bose radio were stolen from period DeWolf was on paid leave and bell said. “You let your guard down statement that some residents be- Bunkhouse, the home décor shop at not performing under the IGA totaled in a small community like we have. lieve the current/previous boards are the rear of the boutique. Hubbell also $11,146. I’m hoping that we can get help from culpable in some of the problems that found cigarette butts and evidence of Johnson filed a claim on March 23 our state government because we occurred, Johnson replied, “Given drug use, possibly crack. The burglars with INSZONE, the SEFD Insurance know we’re not going to get help from DeWolf’s experience and longevity, started a fire outside the building in a company, to recoup the $75,453 of Washington.” Hubbell would like to the Board trusted the Chief and failed flowerpot, burning pages out of books overpayments and expects to receive see the Governor send the National to ask key questions on the budget from the free library nook that stands their decision soon. If the claim is de- Guard to this area. “It’s a presence,” and his management. We thought in front of the store. nied, the Board will consider contact- she said, “and another helping hand we knew what was in certain line The burglars then walked to the ing the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s that the Border Patrol doesn’t have items but found out we were wrong. Dollar General Store and purchased office to inquire about other options to right now.” resolve the misuse of public funds. The However, no matter how long it took cell phones with the money stolen Board also contacted the State’s PSPRS to identify the problems, it does not from Cowgirl Flair, which were recov- office to discuss possible refunding; negate the fact that the Chief took pay however, Johnson said the response and benefits that he was not entitled from the State was ambiguous and to, and these were paid for with public further action may be required. Addi- funds.” tional information may be available at MARSHALL (cont.) members when they have been hospi- and is working to wrap up some ongo- talized...Many people, including myself SPRING ing investigations. and my family, will dearly miss Joe “ “I am truly saddened to hear the “Joe overall has done a good job. PLANT news of Joe’s resignation. He has been “Any time you see an employee invest an asset to our community,” Denise ten years in a job, it’s tough to see SALE MAY 1 9 - 4PM Bowdon, of Patagonia, said. “Joe has them go,” Robinson said in an inter- done so much over the years. He has view. “I appreciate Joe and I respect organized bike and safety rodeos for him. 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email: [email protected] (520) 455-5464 P.O. Box 1244 Cell: (520) 237-3284 Sonoita, AZ 85637 Email: [email protected] PAGE 4 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 press, the County expected to receive to set up appointments with people over 4,000 doses the week of March who have preregistered, he reminded Governor Lifts Restric- 29. Currently, vaccinations are given residents to answer any call from a Tuesdays through Fridays, with occa- Nogales number, even if unknown. tions While Vaccination sional weekend hours, especially when Terrell stated that people should second doses are being completed. continue to distance and wear masks, Efforts Continue By March 24, 30% of County resi- as it is unknown whether a vaccinated dents had received at least one dose person can still carry enough of the By Sarah Klingenstein gone to rural communities. of the vaccine. Two thirds of that virus to infect others. “Our Governor has indicated that number have been fully vaccinated. In On March 25, Governor Greg Ducey his decision would be driven by science the three zip codes covering rescinded all restrictions that had and the data. Well, the data in Santa Patagonia, Sonoita and Elgin, been put in place on businesses and Cruz County indicates that we are approximately 1300 people residents to quell the vaccine’s spread. about 10 days behind Maricopa County had been vaccinated. The executive order also prohibited in extending vaccinations to age brack- According to Jeff Terrell, any local jurisdictions from imposing ets below 65 years of age. As a border Director of Public Health for mask mandates or limits on business county, we are also impacted by the SCC, the County is still vac- operations. situation in Mexico, and although it cinating the 65 -74-year-old In response, Santa Cruz County COVID-19 Clinical Personnel – has greatly improved, there remains group, while catching up with (SCC) Supervisor Bruce Bracker, who uncertainty about what will happen in anyone older, as well as essen- Vaccine Administration represents the eastern side of the coming weeks. We are in the throes of tial workers and teachers who county, expressed disappointment in Spring Break and Easter, and Mexico are still unvaccinated. While the lifting of restrictions and protested The Mariposa Community Health Center in Nogales, Arizona, has been warning residents of the the State recently changed which has four sites in southern Arizona – Nogales, Rio Rico, the limitation on local control. threat of another spike.” eligibility statewide to 16 years Tubac and the Family Health Center in Patagonia, AZ, is In a statement, Bracker declared, currently in high demand for clinical personnel that can In light of these concerns, the of age, it is still up to each “Last year we worked with his office to provide assistance with the COVID-19 vaccine administration County has petitioned the Governor county to determine its own on an on-call basis. If you are interested or know of someone push for local determination… In fact, to reconsider the restrictions on local priority groups, whether age- who is, resumes are welcome through I would argue that the delay in grant- [email protected], or by fax at 520-281- governments. or health-based. The goal is to ing the local determination may have 1112. You may also visit our website for more information, Vaccine Allocations Increasing get to the general population www.mariposachc.net. prolonged the situation. Santa Cruz County’s vaccination site as quickly as possible, but the “While we are excited to see the at the Recreation Center in Nogales timing in Santa Cruz County is progress at the major metropolitan Mariposa Community Health Center is an Equal has been administering 600 vaccines as yet undetermined. While Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled areas in Arizona, the challenges remain per day since mid-February, as allo- the County has received sev- • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. in rural parts of Arizona, such as Santa • do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers cations to the County have increased eral batches of the one-dose Cruz County. We were disappointed from around 800 doses per week to Johnson & Johnson vaccine, to see that the state did not reach an over 2,000. Vaccines are also being giv- Terrell expects to continue get- agreement with FEMA for an addition- en at the Mariposa Community Health ting mostly Moderna. al 250,000 vaccines that would have Center in Nogales. As the PRT goes to As staff continues to call in 17 years, assuming that the fund tax on goods ordered online and County, Town does not require additional bailouts. Town Looking delivered to a Patagonia address to The total amount that would be paid be shared with the Town. Enterprise by SCC at the end of 20 years would be Funds, or fees received for Town on Hook For close to $21,000,000, according to St. at Revenue delivered services, like water, sew- John. er, garbage, are up 6.7%. Robinson Pension Fund The choices for SCC and the Town Crunch projects that these increases could of Patagonia are whether to pay the By Lynn Davison generate as much as an additional Shortfall debt off over 20 years or 30 years, $50,000 annually if they continue at By Marion Vendituoli refinance the entire debt or pay off In the Town of Patagonia, state these levels. a portion of the debt to lower future revenues, which account for two Another potential piece of good Santa Cruz County (SCC) has been payments. The City of Yuma, which thirds of the current annual budget of news is the passing of the federal saddled with an $11million debt due to was looking at a $274,000,000 debt S1.9million, were down 46.5% in the American Rescue Plan, with $350bil- a shortfall in the funds held in the Pub- if it were to make payments over the quarter ending December 31, 2020. lion allocated for states, cities, towns lic Safety Personnel Retirement System next 20 years, opted to borrow the If those reductions were to continue and tribal governments that have had (PSPRS). PSPRS, a state-run pension money to pay off its unfunded liability, over the last two quarters of the fiscal revenue losses due to COVID. The system that invests funds collected as did Flagstaff. Prescott opted to raise year, it could result in a devastating Arizona League of Cities and Towns from more than 200 counties, munic- its sales tax by .5% to cover its liability. loss of over $500,000. Ron Robinson, projects that Patagonia could receive ipalities, and fire districts, manages As of June 30, 2020, there were sev- Town Manager, is attempting to limit $208,000 from those funds, divided retirement plans for law enforcement, en active and retired members vested the losses by making some reductions into two equal payments, one in FY22 firefighters and corrections officers. In in the Patagonia Marshall’s pension now. The Library has laid off one full and one in FY23. If the money does SCC, this debt has accrued in the ac- plan, according to the actuarial valua- time staff person and the Town Mar- come, it will be in the second half of count that manages the pension funds tion report. shall has not refilled a vacant full time the Town’s 2021-2022 fiscal year. for 65 active and retired members of Last year 37.54% of the Patago- deputy position. Patagonia also has two grant fund- the County Sheriff’s Department. The nia’s annual payments into the system Fortunately, a recent revenue up- ed initiatives that will continue in the Town of Patagonia also has an unfund- went to pay the amortized unfunded date from the Arizona League of Cities 2021-22 fiscal year: completion of Doc ed liability of $687,572, according to liability, which the Town will be paying and Towns projects that Patagonia will Mock Park improvements and imple- the PSPRS’s actuarial valuation report off for the next 26 years. At the end end this fiscal year (July 1, 2020-June mentation of the sewage treatment as of June 30, 2020, in the PSPRS ac- of the 26 years, these payments will 30 2021) with state revenues neutral plant upgrade. count that funds the Marshall’s Office total $1,082,223. The Town does have as compared to the prior year budget. Another positive, it is Patagonia’s personnel. the option to try to borrow the mon- Robinson said “they are only projec- turn to receive federal Community The PSPRS Board, which is entirely ey from another source at a lower tions and could change, but if they Development Block Grant (CDBG) run at the state level with no input interest rate to pay off the unfunded hold it will be very good news.” funds. The Town receives a CDBG from its funders, invests the money liability. Town Marshall Joe Patterson man- allocation once every three years. paid into the system. Over the last “I don’t like it. This is getting more ages a small team: two full time dep- $437, 557 is available this coming year several years, these investments have of my attention right now. I am re- uties and a part time animal control in our region. Southeastern Arizona fallen short of their investment goals, searching it to find out exactly where officer. When asked what the deputy Government Organizations (SEAGO) this past year showing a return of only we stand,” Patagonia Town Manager cut means, Patterson said “the same who manages the Small Cities/Rural 0.3%. “Problems with the books at Ron Robinson said. “Their misman- workload is spread over fewer peo- CDBG program for our region will PSPRS are the latest embarrassment agement at the state level gets passed ple and if overtime is cut that leaves take 12% for administration leaving for a system that has less than half down to us. There needs to be legis- me, as the only salaried employee, to $385,050 available to the Town. There the money needed to pay current and lation to indemnify towns, cities and pick up the slack.” Patterson also said has been one public hearing in Pata- future pension benefits,” according to counties from their mismanagement. that “some believe the Town Marshall gonia on CDBG uses. Suggestions from an article in azcentral.com. “I don’t think we would borrow that should be bringing money to the town those at the hearing included increases In January 2019, Governor Ducey money,” he added. “It is easier to coffers by issuing a lot of speeding in library salaries; funding for youth appointed a new board to the PSPRS in make the bi-weekly payments than it tickets,” but he sees it differently. “Law center; funding for the senior center; response to charges of lax accounting, would be for us to take on a loan.” enforcement is not about revenue gen- a new fire truck; a solar power plant to sexual harassment, and controversy. Paying the debt off does not ensure eration.” reduce costs for low-income families; “They’re trying to put in safety mea- that the fund will not develop a short- Laura Wenzel, the Town Librar- recreation center for kids. Robinson sures to correct what happened in the fall in the future. “Do you borrow the ian, says she’s a little scared about said the Town is also considering using past,” SCC Manager Jennifer St. John money and hope they invest it wise- the future of the library. “We are a CDBG funds to replace the deteriorat- said. “I think they were not in touch ly?” County Supervisor Bruce Bracker public service that does not generate ing road bed and surface on McKeown with their members and were using asked. Robinson echoed Bracker’s our own revenue. This past year has between 3rd and 4th Avenue. A second bad assumptions.” comment. “I don’t want to pay for been crazy, as the Library has moved public hearing on CDBG funding prior- According to St. John, this unfunded something and then turn around and from full closure to curbside pick up to ities will be held on April 14, 2021 at liability grows each year, partly be- pay for it again,” he said. access by appointment only and then 7p.m. cause of this lack of return on invest- The burden to fund the PSPRS will, back to curbside pickup. The library Robinson is busy working now ments and partly because contribu- of course, ultimately be placed on the had to lay off a full-time employee. on the 2021-2022 budget. “I am not tions into the system are projected to taxpayers of the County and the Town He fortunately has found other work. considering new taxes at this time,” he be higher than they actually are. For of Patagonia, whether it be through “We will feel his loss more acutely said. “I do not want to burden commu- example, the formula is based on a sales tax increases, property taxes, or when the library reopens. I will be nity members with more costs now.” projection of payroll growth at 4%, but both. Bracker feels that the state has spending more of my time covering He also does not want to dip into the few funding entities have raised their an obligation to help fix this problem. his job.” Fortunately, the nonprofit Town’ reserves which currently stand payrolls in recent years. “Why isn’t the state addressing this Friends of the Library, remains a stable at $969,803. Building the budget with Three and a half years ago PSPRS since they created this problem? The source of funding. Wenzel estimates the lack of certainty on the revenue offered counties and other entities state has $1 billion in the rainy-day the Friends have raised and contribut- side is a tough job, but at least the un- the option of paying their shortfalls fund and is talking about cutting an- ed approximately 30% of the Library’s certainty is trending better now than a in full or having their annual contri- other $1 billion in taxes because they budget in past few years, covering all month ago. butions increased over the next 20 or have too much money,” he said. “This book purchases and some program There will be opportunities for the 30 years. Santa Cruz County currently mismanagement of a critical pension costs. public to comment on the proposed pays approximately $1 million annually fund has been an ongoing issue for On the plus side, the local portion 2021-2022 budget later this spring into the PSPRS, which comes out of years. The teachers’ pension fund does of sales tax is up 16.6%, primarily including a council workshop and a the general fund. 30% of the annual not have a shortfall. Why is it a burden because of the Fairfield Act, enacted in public hearing. payment goes to the unfunded liability on local taxpayers if those entities 2019, which requires a portion of sales debt. If the County does not pay down didn’t have control? It’s an expensive this debt, annual payments will be $2 problem.” million and would rise to $2.7 million LITTER IS PREVENTABLE! PAGE 6 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 poisoning causes neurological symp- ers. Rafael has been in the area for toms and the affected animals stag- fifty-two years and was manager of Local Rancher Loses gered, fell down, were blinded and ran the Crown C Ranch in Sonoita, where in circles and into fences. Ralph was raised and learned his skills Cattle to Poisoning Quiroz and his family were devas- as a cowboy. The Quiroz family resides tated to witness the struggling cattle, in Elgin and depend on their cattle for that were part of their livelihood, part of their income, so the loss of suffer so intensely. Fortunately, there these heifers and the ensuing treat- is a medication specifically for lead ment of the remaining cattle, diagnos- poisoning, and with treatment and tics and veterinary bills were quite a fi- supportive care the majority of this nancial strain. With the help of friends herd survived and are now thriving. who started a Go Fund Me page, they One cow recently calved a normal calf are back on good footing now and look and both are doing well. forward to a better future. The mystery as to the source of this poisoning is currently under investigation, but the preliminary results point to an old homestead in the area of the field where the cattle grazed. Soil samples showed some old, possi- Photo by Pat McNamara bly mining, rocks that had The Quiroz family recently lost seven heifers to lead poisoning. From left: leached lead into the soil. (Standing) Rafael Quiroz Ralph, Angie, and Carolina. (On horses) Ralphie Lead has a sweet taste so and Jose. the cattle could also have By Pat McNamara send to Texas A & M for a toxicology licked the rocks as well as screen and began emergency care for the soil. There were also Third generation Sonoita native the ailing cows. In spite of the treat- old paint buckets in the Ralph Quiroz was met by a catastroph- ment, seven of Quiroz’s bred, three area that are being tested. ic scene when checking his heifers on and four year old heifers succumbed Samples were sent to a lab Feb. 18 on leased land off of Highway and seventeen others were affected in Utah and Quiroz is still 82 in Sonoita. He found some of his by this unknown initiate. One carcass awaiting confirmation of cows down and others staggering from and the brain of a separate heifer were the previous analysis. some unknown cause. He contacted submitted to the U of A for necropsy. Quiroz, the son of Rafael Sierra Vista veterinarian, Dr. Gary The results of the toxicology screen Quiroz, works as a cowboy Thrasher who arrived within the hour. showed a very high concentration of for various local ranch- Dr. Thrasher took blood samples to lead poisoning to be the culprit. Lead

PAGE 7 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 that were donated 15 years ago by the That morning, a crew of teenagers them over the weekend, we provide Patagonia Woman’s Club “Since then, spread 18 yards of topsoil over the frozen meals we have set aside.” PRCF Names we’ve made safety and ADA improve- front yard of the Center, creating a Anyone who is 60 years old or ments, like a fire exit, a handicapped vegetable garden plot. The “Work- order, or has a spouse who is, is wel- 2021 Grant exit, and assistive hearing devices,” ing Outside the Box” project is the come. Information at seniorcitizensof- said PCAA Director Cassina Farley. “It’s brainchild of Caitlyn Coleman, PYEC patagonia.org Winners time we replaced the curtain with ones Program Coordinator, and Kate Tirion, Whispers Sanctuary: The impacts By Sarah Klingenstein made of flame-retardant material. And local gardening expert and former of COVID have affected animals, as this grant will pay for the bulk of that director of Deep Dirt Farms. “Spending well. At Whispers Sanctuary, Toni Leo The Patagonia Regional Community project.” the entire year apart has been difficult said, “We support our animals in large Fund (PRCF) has just announced its Borderlands Restoration Network: and we’ve done what we could. But part through Sparky’s Cantina, a plant- 2021 grants, totaling over $23,000, BRN successfully applied for a PRCF we’ve missed being together,” said based food catering truck that we take to six local nonprofits. These funds grant to develop a program to educate PYEC Director Anna Coleman. “So, we to local festivals. This year, no festivals are part of $40,000 that has gone to community members about develop- had to ‘think outside the box.’ The meant our normal income source was support local organizations since the ing mesquite as a wild food source. name also refers to working out of gone.” beginning of 2020. Denisse Ortega Lorona, Education doors, which is safer during COVID, “The animals, mostly equines, that In contrast to last year’s grants giv- Director for Borderlands Restoration and also healthy for all of us.” we have taken on are not necessarily en out by PRCF, which addressed the Network is happy that Borderlands Kate Tirion will act as mentor to the unwanted. Some owners have been impacts of the pandemic on local non- will now be able to expand a program group, including several teen leaders hit so hard financially that they can no profits, this year’s grants cycle includes it has been developing over the past who will help oversee and organize longer care for their animals. We un- some new and innovative programs. several years. Funding will pay for other teens to plant, tend and harvest. derstand that - it costs us around $300 The following grants were awarded: salaries and needed materials and will The Center plans to enjoy the vege- per month to feed one horse. With the Mat Bevel Company: The PRCF support educational activities. Building tables in their cooking projects, and funding from the PRCF and other pri- grant will fund a locally developed cur- on previous mesquite milling work- share surplus with the teens’ families vate donors, I’ll be able to call up my riculum to nurture creativity and STEM shops and the formation of the Mes- and possibly the community. supplier in the next couple of weeks (Science, Technology, Engineering, and quite Stewards, whose mission is to Senior Citizens of Patagonia: Since and tell him I’ve got money in the bank Math) skills this spring at Patagonia understand the history and potential COVID, the number of people receiving to order a load of hay.” Elementary School (PES) and Patagonia of mesquite, and to develop skills in lunch from the Senior Center has more In addition to 13 horses, there are Montessori. The students will partici- using mesquite as a wild food, the pro- than doubled to 55 meals per day. 10 donkeys, a few mules, and goats, pate in “The Universe Within,”teaching gram will expand the applications of Lunches have been offered for pickup geese, barn cats and dogs on their 26- elementary students about geometry mesquite into various areas, including since March 2020. acre property. The Sanctuary can put and physics through characters, sto- its benefits to habitat, pollinators, and Chuck Kelly, Center Secretary, said, the equines and goats out to pasture ries, sculptures, machines and solu- soil fixing. “As we research and meet “The funding from PRCF will go almost during the summer months, but not tions they create, according to Paula with local experts such as arborists completely to purchasing food for all the animals can graze; many are old Schaper, Vice-President of Mat Bevel and agriculturalists, we are learning so the meals program. While we receive and have no teeth. There are also vet Company. Schaper said, "One very much about mesquite and all the ways about half our needed budget from the and dental bills. exciting facet of the program is the it contributes to lives and livelihoods,” Southeastern Arizona Governments PRCF’s funds are permanent formation of The Creative Directors said Juliiet Jivanti, BRN’s Educational Organization (SEAGO), it is up to us to endowments that support the needs For Youth, which is a group of students Coordinator. The next series of public seek the rest of the money. The Pata- of the Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin and who are videotaped providing other workshops will begin in June, and any- gonia Community Regional Fund has Canelo area. These funds grow both students their age with demonstra- one interested in joining the Mesquite been a supporter since around 2009.” from donations made to PRCF and the tions, tips and advice. Our local kids Stewards may contact jjivanti@border- Lunch is the main meal of the day, earnings from PRCF’s long term invest- are amazing in these videos!” For more landsrestoration.org. the main source of nutrition, for some ments managed by ACF. Those inter- information, go to www.matbevelcom- Patagonia Youth Enrichment Ctr: residents. “Our meals are prepared ested in donating can go to azfoun- pany.org. On March 15, PYEC held its first in-per- by our wonderful chef, and menu is dation.org/Patagonia or send a check Patagonia Creative Arts Assn: The son event in a full year, thanks in large approved by a nutritionist,” Kelly said. made out to PRCF to Patagonia Region- PRCF grant will be used to replace the- part to their new grant from the “We offer lunch Monday through Fri- al Community Fund at 400 W Fry Blvd, ater curtains in the Tin Shed Theater Patagonia Regional Community Fund. day, but if folks need meals to sustain Suite 6, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.

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We’d keep big part of our lives.” on checking on them for several days This series has followed the De La after that,” he recounted.” Ossa family from 1880 to the present. “Every so often we’d drive into One of the earliest tales in the family Patagonia to get supplies, and Marsha history is of Carolina telling Antonio would check out a big pile of books she was ready to settle down right from the library. I knew she wanted where they had landed in the San more than what life out there could Rafael Valley, after trekking from offer, that she really wanted to go to California. This was the place! And college and become a teacher. So, in from that decision 140 years ago, 1964, we moved to Tucson, where I many hundreds (or more) De La Ossas worked for the Department of Trans- have made their lives and raised their portation for the rest of my career,” he families in Santa Cruz County and said. “All those skills I got in the Navy beyond. really prepared me for that work.” They scraped together Contributed Photo enough to pay Marsha’s Arnie and Jolene De La Ossa tuition, and she graduated By Sarah Klingenstein own. She would bring each class up to with a degree in English, after which she taught junior high Part 3 of the PRT series featuring her desk, give us our lesson, then call and high school English for 12 the De La Ossa family focuses on the up the next class. She walked to school years. Marsha died suddenly mid-twentieth century life of another just like we did, about a mile or so. after being struck by a car branch of the Antonio and Carolina De The older boys would keep the wood while walking near their home La Ossa family in the San Rafael Valley. stove stoked in the winter from a big in 1982. Their daughter, Dara, The second child of Armida and woodpile out back.” After completing was 18 years old. Abel, Arnulfo (Arnie), born in Lochiel school there, the kids rode the bus into Later, Arnie met Jolene in 1938, has fond memories of his Patagonia. Brown, who worked, and still childhood in the Valley. For years, they “We’d cowboy with my dad. There works, for ADOT. They were lived in the two-bedroom “rock house” was little fencing - the cattle could run Local, Organic & Natural Grocery married in 1985 and have between Lochiel and Washington from Washington Camp to the top of another daughter, Samantha. Open 7 days a week - 10 am to 5 pm Camp. Such family togetherness was the mountain on the way to Nogales. They live in North Tucson. alleviated a bit when the three sons We had to constantly keep checking LOCAL NATURAL MEATS AND EGGS Jolene was comfortable in the were deemed old enough to sleep out on them. We spent most of our free ranching and rodeo world, • Local grass-fed beef & produce in a bunkhouse on their own. time riding the hills, until we were old having spent summers at “Our parents, Armida and Abel, enough to get into trouble in Lochiel.” • Local coffee, honey & crafts her grandparents’ ranch in were very affectionate, especially our Arnie did not elaborate. Colorado. “I always thought • Gelato, imported cheese, CBD mother. We were well cared for and, “When it was time to sell the cows, my sister would be the one of course, reprimanded when we were we’d drive them to the corrals and • Bulk beans, grains & flour a truck would pick up the calves and to marry a cowboy, but it was wrong. Mom’s parents lived down in Vegan & gluten-free foods me,” she said. • Santa Cruz (Mexico) and we often piled the old cows and transport them to Jolene was welcomed • Case price discounts! into the truck and drove down there the shipping pens in Patagonia to readily into the family. “Over for family celebrations at our grand- be transported to Tombstone and 347 McKeown Avenue, Patagonia, AZ the years, we’ve spent so parents’ home, sometimes spending beyond. There was a turntable right 520-394-2786 much time in the area. For the night,” Arnie recounted. across from the Wagon Wheel Saloon years, we were down there He also recalls big celebrations in where they’d turn the engine around,” three times a month. Arnie Lochiel, including informal horse racing he said. participated with Maureen and baseball games. A lot of activity After graduating from Patagonia and Ono and their dad Abel took place under the big cottonwood High School, Arnie left for the Navy. running the roping club in tree that is known to all the family. It He served in the SeaBees, the Navy’s Sonoita. Sam competed in is where his brother Onofre’s funeral construction brigade, in Alaska and 4H beef and horse events, was held in 2012, and from it one can Okinawa. They turned what had been including barrel racing and see the Lochiel Chapel and the family just a landing site during World War pole bending. We’d attend cemetery on the hilltop. Cemetery II into an airbase, building barracks, the yearly cemetery cleanup cleanups are held annually. According hangars, and the first heliport base. “I to Onofre’s wife, Maureen De La Ossa, loved that kind of “the De La Ossas have always looked work,” he said. for excuses to get together for a beer “When I re- and a hot dog.” Twice a year, they can turned in 1960, be spotted cleaning up the section of I hired on at the Highway 82 they adopted the year Ono Vaca Ranch. I died. married Marsha Of their schooling, Arnie said, “My Beach, who I’d met siblings and I went to the Washington in high school, and Camp School, though I went to first we lived in a little grade at Lochiel. Of course, we spoke house out there. I Spanish at home, and our first expo- loved cowboying. sure to English was when we went off At that time, there to first grade. I remember Mrs. Woods, was a foreman, a our very kind teacher for several years handyman and me at the one-room schoolhouse. All our for 800 mother Contributed Photo teachers treated us like we were their cows. My main job was treating Arnie shoeing on the Vaca Ranch, 1962. PAGE 9 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT

impossible. My job at the art center teach art for six hours a week. I strug- math while also teaching them to wear ceased to be and I spent a year gath- gled every time I flipped open that a mask and wash their hands. Just try Happy ering funding, planning and designing laptop and entered the Land of Zoom to keep 1st graders six feet apart. It programming for a future filled with and Gloom. I learned and hopefully sounds impossible, but they are doing hope. A year ago, I barely knew about some of the kids did too. it. They are teaching science to kids Zoom. Last March I was given a crash My experience has humbled me be- in face shields and in safe rooms with course on how to use Google Class- cause even though I believe that art is dividers. They are teaching students to room because, despite the global extremely important for a well-round- read aloud online without seeing their pandemic, there were kids in school ed student, it is the rest of the teach- faces because the laptop they have who needed art. ing community that deserves our doesn’t have a camera. Online art is hard. First you figure cheers. As someone from the outside, Teachers are teaching kids in school out that not all kids have art supplies I watched our school transform into a and kids at home at the same time. at home - in some cases not even triage unit for kids in our community. Cafeteria workers are making meals paper. So, you plan and spend hours From day one it was about keeping for kids while bus drivers are deliver- gathering supplies to send home. You the kids and community safe. They fed ing school assignments and supplies. gear your efforts towards doing proj- them, provided them with laptops, Every single school employee has gone ects with common household items learning materials and support during above and beyond and as far as I can and then you find out that for some one of the scariest times in their lives. see they are handling it with grace. By Cassina Farley reason or other they didn’t pick up Teachers, office staff janitors, cafeteria As a kid I viewed school as a place I the supplies. So now half the kids are staff all pitched in. Without hesitation had to be. This morning when I woke I woke up happy today. Happy that ready, and half are not and now you’ve our local school went on educating, up, I was excited to go to a place I its spring, happy to be fully vaccinated got to change plans. Add in the kids even though in many cases their hands wanted to be. I am extremely proud to and happy to be going back to school. with no cameras, no mics or both and were tied behind their backs. call myself a Patagonia Lobo. This past year we’ve all been the bad Wi-Fi. This was just the first I can’t imagine the stress of our Much love and admiration to all thrown out of our comfort zones. Art week. And repeat over and over for school’s administration having to nav- those educators out there who have in a pandemic stricken world is almost the rest of the year. igate the state COVID guidelines and really had the hardest job this year. I I am not a full-time teacher. I only CDC rules. Imagine trying to teach kids appreciate you.

wall follows two of material for profit, or be itself sold for deep daily contact with Nature and Lines of thought these segments. Its profit. replace the seductive lure of Profit absolute straightness Net result: instead of being respect- with humbler, less consumptive ways By Robert Gay is quintessentially non-biogeographi- ed as a fertile provider of life, Mother of life. The environmental activist Ven- cal. Earth was commodified as a resource, dana Shiva said: “In nature’s economy, I think making and studying maps Straight-edged parcels of land were a profound shift of world view. Tram- the currency is not money - it is life.” is both big fun and thought-provoking. an aid to the carving up of the Amer- pled in the empire-building land grab What does all this history have to One feature of maps I always notice is ican West in “The Great Westward was the intimate personal contact with do with mapping? From an amateur that some lines are wiggly and others Expansion.” History suggests that nature that had been the indigenous cartographer’s point of view, changing straight. I have come to believe that straight-line land division was but one spirit and practice of hundreds of the way we see and map the world the difference between wiggly and of many interconnected forces at work North American tribes living sustain- could make a small contribution straight lines on maps is intimately in the settlement and possession of ably over thousands of years. toward survival. Operating from na- related to the way we see the world. the West. The European colonists who By arrogantly acting as if humans ture-based values, I suggest we study Ever see a line on a topographic trekked westward carried a sense of are masters rather than members of land and understand nature with bio- map that was straight? Besides the entitlement, that it was somehow their the web of life, global toxification of geographic maps whenever possible flow of water, other forces of nature right to take and profit from whatever air, water, and soil has compounded and make new maps as bio-intelligent almost always make wiggly lines - such resources they could lay hands on. into a rapidly unfolding ecological as we can. I believe that visualizing and as the ridges of mountain ranges, This belief was fueled by ethnic disaster that has led the human race honoring the wiggly lines of nature will the extent of a particular mineral on and religious superiority that had and all other species to the beginning lead us to wise ecological action much a geologic map, or a map of average come across the Atlantic, a sense that of the Sixth Mass Extinction and has more surely than will continuing to annual rainfall. Map lines for species Western European ideas and their initiated possibly irreversible climate see land simply as a commodity most and ecosystems are wiggly also. In the bearers were superior to the “primi- change. efficiently described by straight lines. forms made by nature and geography, tive savages.” In 1845, the European The terrifying, unprecedented We live, eat, breathe and repro- straight lines are rare. To cover both religious doctrine of the Divine Right of world situation demands not just new duce purely because of the miraculous living and inorganic aspects of nature, Kings was rebranded as the Doctrine technology and energy sources, but wiggly nature of complex living sys- I call wiggly lines on maps “biogeo- of Manifest Destiny, whereby people also demands value change, toward tems at every scale, and should never, graphical lines.” “chosen by Providence” could and lifestyles and technologies that restore e v e r f o r g e t i t . In our back yards a great example should occupy and exploit anything of wiggliness is the Sonoita Creek t h e y c a m e t o . Watershed, shown on a map pub- The values underlying the “March lished by Friends of Sonoita Creek. The to the Pacific” included greed at a wiggly edges of this blob were made scale that matched the sprawling by the forces of nature and geography Western land itself, creating a new over millennia. The watershed map of extractive capitalism that made a few the State of Arizona is also a striking corporate owners extremely rich and example of wiggly lines at work, such increased class separation and wealth as the Gila, Salt and Santa Cruz River inequity for the rest. Whether for watersheds. The familiar outline of the settlement, fishing, logging, mining state of Arizona has a bold wiggly line or grazing, land became a commod- as its west boundary, the curvaceous ity in a feeding frenzy. Ground, and Colorado River, separating us from sometimes waters, became objectified California as it nears the end of its long as potential resources that could be flow to the Gulf of California. All other claimed, owned, developed, sold or Arizona borders are straight lines speculated upon, to either produce made by human intent. The border

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ing, squalid slums where clearly recognized, the most important LIFE AMONG THE HUMANS people lived in cardboard phrase for human wellness is "Yes, Alpha Illness shacks with open sewers Sir." *(I could have said "Yes, Ma'am," oozing between, while of course, but groups where brutish cure, and spares me the onus of having just a few yards down strength prevails are very nearly al- to think for myself. the street, beyond a looming wall ways run by men.) Some humans yearn for royalty and with broken glass along the top, were I hear you thinking, "That's not even dynasty. How else explain that luxurious neighborhoods owned by the new; I wonder why he mentions it at "W," a Cheney and some Kennedys, glamorous rich. all." Well, this is why he mentions it: or, currently, Don, Jr. rate a following Democracy's an oddity. Most societ- A half-a-dozen months ago 70 million at all? Despite distinct deficiencies, ies retain tribal structures more in American voters chose a candidate such legacy celebrities are borne aloft keeping with animal society - distinct- who publicly endorses violence. More on nothing but their brand (or family) ly hierarchical - in which The Alphas recently, a bunch of hardcore hooli- name. clearly own the game. Beside your gans attacked our capitol. They saw Because it seems imperiled at this family name and history, ascendancy themselves as freedom fighters, not as point, there's been a lot of talk about is based on strength, aggressiveness terrorists, and as they smashed down democracy of late. One troublesome and cleverness (and, in our species, doors and windows and trampled By Martin Levowitz trend is the income or affluence gap. willingness to cheat.) We're told we police, to show their patriotic zeal, "The rich get rich, the poor stay poor," have a meritocracy, as if the playing they chanted "U.S.A.!!" and "Stop The Of body parts, the head is dispro- as Uncle Lenny said. We may all be field were really flat. A tenant farm- Steal!" I hope, like me, you like your portionately influential. That's true in equal in the eyes of the law, but that's er's child can be President, they say. current politics surreal. social structures, too. Most humans of little solace if your gas and pow- Imagine that! The world seems largely split be- like to feel aligned with those on top, er are shut off while Jamie D., your In cultures un-besotted by en- tween two types of nincompoop: The no matter who. It's surely not a rarity rich-ass boss, is island-hopping on his chanting dreams of fairness and ideal ones who love and crave authority, for human kids to idolize a parent private yacht. equality, we find an ethos much more and those who hate and fear authority. when they're young. How comforting When I was young, my parents like the barnyard or the wild; a peck- (Which one are you?) The former tout it is to think your father/ leader/deity went to South America on a two-week ing order, if you call it that. The tribal security; the latter seek equality, which is wise and powerful. If I have faith cruise. What spooked them most shogun/warlord or your current C.E.O. brings us back to - ah! - democracy. in someone very, very self-assured, it about the trip was seeing vast dispari- is not someone you cross or trifle with. What lies a head? makes me feel more safe and more se- ties in wealth. They walked past stink- Where power is overt, enforced, and

oped a high fever and, while MY TWO CENTS she didn’t have COVID, appar- ently did have widely metasta- sized cancer. We got her out of On Death, the hospital and into a hospice unit where she died surround- ed by loved ones. Dying and My Mom, ever considerate, went to a chocolate festival Bucket Lists with me on her birthday, then By Clare Bonelli out to dinner, then just died in This last month one of my cats her sleep at my home in Tucson with died. The one we’d had the longest I the windows open and the birds sing- think. It took a few weeks. That got ing. Way to go Mom!!! me thinking about that stuff. Jeffrey I’d like to go like my Mom, but hung on, going outside every day, that’s not my decision. even though it was fairly cold, eating So, on this happy subject, thinking a tiny bit. I thought about letting him about my own death - I don’t think out. What if he didn’t come back? death is the bad part, it’s usually the Well, there are worse ways to go than dying. That can be miserable. But hypothermia. Was the decision for me then, it can be a blessing. A woman or for him? When we give people - or on hospice care that I talked with told other critters - choices, we have to be me what a blessing it was that she had willing to accept the consequences. I plenty of time to pray for loved ones. could have forced him to stay in, but When I get to heaven, I expect to what quality of life would that be for be able to travel anywhere I want him? without going through airport secu- So I thought about the people close rity and sitting on a cramped plane. to me who have died. My Dad died I expect to be able to eat whatever alone in ICU. I didn’t get that he was I want without feeling exhausted or dying. After all, they “were doing all itchy or crampy. I expect to be able to they could for him” and it was a good garden with no horn worms or aphids hospital. That meant he was getting or squash beetles. No violence. No better, right? Not. “Doing all they can” meanness. No pain. All my loved ones, means there really isn’t any hope. including my many pets. My father-in-law went through the So, since all that’s coming, all that’s It is our objective as a community newspaper to present many views on my bucket list is cleaning up my whole cancer regimen, even though to our readers. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent there was almost no hope. He died at mess, putting things in order, and con- the views of this publication. If you would like to contribute your home on hospice care and I was with tinuing to make a difference. So much opinion or commentary to PRT, please send your article, in MS Word, him. to look forward to! to [email protected]. The PRT reserves the right to edit all sub-

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PAGE 11 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 er/index.html?id=6747735f- Tax Assessment 7c9d46d0abfedaf8f0e79e35. town council notes Locate the address of homes By PRT Staff Reporters Water Act. PARA has gotten Harshaw Appeal Deadline in your market area that you March 10, 2021 Creek included on the State list of pro- believe are similar and input Councilor Finch gave an update tected waters. By Kat Crockett the address into the GIS Parcel about the County’s COVID vaccination Shafer also summarized recent April 29 Search map. This will take you efforts to date, reporting that approx- actions of the Town’s Flood and Flow SCC residents should have received to a map which identifies the imately one-third of county residents Committee, which she chairs. The their Notice of Value (Property Assess- specific parcel number(s). Copy the have been vaccinated. He and Mayor Committee will work with the Forest ment) from the SCC Assessor. If not, parcel number (omit the dashes) and Wood acknowledged some complexity Service to create long-term Watershed contact their office at (520) 375-8030 enter it into the parcel search website in the statistical reporting processes. Restoration Action Plans, focusing on to request a copy. Higher property to obtain the detailed information for Keith Dennis, from the Southeast Harshaw Creek as the Town’s officially assessment values means a higher tax comparison to your property. Again, Arizona Governments Organization designated Municipal Watershed. At bill, so it is important to review the focus on similar size, age, and condi- (SEAGO), gave an extensive presenta- its Feb. meeting the Committee had Notice of Value and correct any errors tion. You can also calculate the cost tion on the complexities of applying for voted to recommend that the Town or over-assessments. per square foot of your home and funds from a low-income community Council file comments with the AZDEQ Notices provide the current 2021 those you choose to compare to yours. grant program through the AZ Dept. concerning the AZDPES permit. and proposed 2022 valuation and You will want to provide several comps of Housing. Patagonia is identified as March 24, 2021 have a separate line for Land Full Cash to support your argument. a “colonia” within 150 miles of the bor- Mayor Wood reported that 514 Value (FCV), Improvements FCV, and If you are short on time, you could der, potentially eligible for an estimat- people in the Patagonia zipcode Total FCV. There is also a line for Limit- hire a professional appraiser to pro- ed $412,840 in the current grant cycle. (85624) had been vaccinated for ed Value that caps the annual increase vide the strongest evidence of your Types of projects that might receive covid-19, nearly 40% of Patagonia’s in the value of real property to 5% property’s worth. Lastly, you could grant money include public works proj- population. over the value of the property for the check with a Realtor in your area and ects like drainage, water and sewer Marshal Patterson resigned, to be previous year. see if they are willing to help you pull systems, or housing issues like acces- effective August 1. He noted that he’d Taxpayers have the right to petition five or more comparable and recent sibility, mold and “blight.” If the Town made the choice to leave town’s em- for a review of the Assessor’s Valu- sales to help evaluate what your prop- wishes to apply, SEAGO will explain ployment on March 17 of this year, the ation. A review by the County may erty is worth. Some agents may charge timetables, clarify the Town’s admin- tenth anniversary of his initial employ- be time well spent if (a) the assessed for this service and some not, but a istrative responsibilities, and help with ment. He added that he’d be helpful in property value is higher than what the Realtor can provide helpful insight submissions. A few ideas were dis- the transition, had applied for the 4th property would likely sell for, (b) when into deciding if an appeal is worth the cussed, including a recreation center of July parade permit, and that there there is a significant increase that effort. for the Town, solar charging station for were ongoing investigations. seems out of line with overall appre- If you decide to move ahead, you electric vehicles, library support, and The selling of a portion of Town ciation, and/or (c) similar properties will need to file a Petition for Review y o u t h a n d s e n i o r f a c i l i ti e s . property was approved, keeping the in the market area are valued lower of Valuation with the Assessor’s office Affirming her group’s intention to Town’s wastewater treatment plant on than yours. Arizona contracts with a no later than April 29, 2021. The form “protect the water and wildlife of the about half of a roughly ten-acre piece vendor who runs a computer program can be found on the County’s website. Patagonia Mountains from 21st cen- that straddles Sonoita Creek below the to estimate the value of your property You will need to select your method(s) tury industrialized mining,” Carolyn Paton Center. with no actual on-site visit that would of valuation your appeal is based on, Shafer presented an update of recent Councilor Finch gave some of the capture changes to your property such (1) Market Sales Approach - the full activities for Patagonia Area Resource history and location complexity of the as additions, damages, or destruction. cash value of comparable properties in Alliance (PARA). She opened with an piece. Discussion concerned build- Assessments should be based on the the same area; (2) The Cost Approach - explanation of the scope of currently ability of the piece, given floodplain market value of your home and if your all costs (materials, labor, architectural active members in PARA’s communi- considerations, its possible use for home had issues that would turn off fees, construction finance costs builder ty of national and local conservation conservation easement, and the po- buyers, now is the time to own up to profit) to build or rebuild the home groups, lawyers and science profes- tential interest of Tucson Audubon or them. plus land value; (3) The Income Ap- sionals. They are crafting responses The Nature Conservancy. Start by reviewing the parcel proach - (for income producing prop- to four open comment periods on Extension of the Doc Mock Park record for errors by visiting http:// erty) which estimates the value based proposals by two mining companies. tree program was approved, adding 20 parcelsearch.co.santa-cruz.az.us/ on income capitalization; or Other. A 30-day extension has been ob- more trees to be sold, with a waiting RWDataMartPropertyInquiry/Inqui- You will also need to check a box if you tained for the mine-water discharge l i s t o f t e n p u r c h a s e r s a l r e a d y e x i s ti n g . ry.aspx. Enter the parcel ID number would like to meet with the assessor. permit sought by South32. PARA has The Town’s Library Advisory Board (without any dashes) in the top block The Assessor must rule on all requested that the Environmental was approved to add two new Board and click on ‘find property ‘which appeals no later than August 15. If Protection Agency (EPA) intervene members, Sondra Porter and Debbie provides an overview of the land and your request is denied, you may file in the South32 Pollutant Discharge Robinson. improvements. Click on Detailed Build- an appeal with the County Board of Elimination System permit, needed A proclamation by the Mayor and ing Information for all structures listed Equalization. to built a second treatment plant at Council was approved, declaring Tues- and review these documents in detail. A successful appeal does not mean the Hermosa site. The EPA responded day, April 13 as “Town of Patagonia For example, if you had a built-in pool the County cannot increase the as- that they are reviewing the AZ Dept of Municipal Employee Recognition Day.” and you filled it in, be sure this is cor- sessed value of your home the follow- Environmental Quality (AZDEQ) draft As a thank-you, Manager Robinson is rectly reflected on your parcel infor- ing year. While it often pays to file for permit modifications and fact sheet to arranging a steak fry. mation. Check all the data to include a review, be aware that it is a process ensure conformance with the Clean number of bedrooms, square footage, you may need to deal with more than etc. If you find discrepancies, contact once. the Assessor’s office. Sonoita Races Cancelled The next step is In a statement sent to its mem- this year which has an adverse im- looking at comparable bers, The SCCFRA Board announced pact on our ability to attract horses homes in your market that they had made the decision to and jockeys. area that are similar in cancel this year’s races. “Several The Board does remain optimis- size, age and condition reasons drove this decision which tic that we will be able to race in the and comparing them to include but not limited to: (1) No future. The state has approved our your home. The County’s state funding is available this year racing dates for 2022 and 2023 and GIS Parcel Search map and after last year the races are just we anticipate state funds to return will come in handy. It not financially viable if we have to in 2022. Obviously this is an evolv- can be found at https:// depend solely on our own funds. (2) ing situation and we will keep you sccaz-gis.maps.arcgis. Few other racing venues are running informed.” com/apps/webappview- PAGE 12 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 The Town of Patagonia has be- come the administrative entity for the Local study. The Town will contract with Check It Out At The Library the selected consultant to complete By Laura Wenzel Public Records for CARES Act Calling, Economic the study; receive, hold, and disperse As of April 5, the library building is made possible by the Institute of funds raised to support study costs; open to the public by appointment! Museum and Library Services. Study Moving and post and distribute study findings Call (520) 394-2010 or email info@pa- The Foreign Policy Association electronically. tagoniapubliclibrary.org to schedule a Great Decisions program will begin Forward A request for proposals has been 45 minute appointment to browse our in late April or early May. This year’s prepared and sent to a list of consul- shelves, use our computers, or donate topics include global supply chains By Lynn Davison tants who have been encouraged to books. Please wear your mask and and U.S. national security, Brexit, the two Koreas, the World Health Orga- Plans are moving forward on a share it broadly. Eleven firms partici- be prepared to social distance. Pro- pated in a bidders’ conference held on gramming is still virtual, though some nization’s COVID-19 response, and study of the drivers of the local econ- more. Each program participant will omy in Santa Cruz County. The Study March 10. Proposals are due April 15. outdoor programs will be allowed. The consultants will be chosen by the Print, copy, scan, and fax services are receive a booklet of reading material will look at all the traditional economic and links to view the corresponding sectors and will also include sectors study’s management group the end of available in-person, as well as via curb- April. side pickup. We’re here to help you file PBS documentary films. Meetings will and subsectors within the nature be held on Zoom every other Thurs- based and the restorative economy. The planning group’s fundraising taxes or apply for unemployment ben- effort to cover the costs of consultants efits. Our hours are Monday through day evening. Call or email the library Included within the broad category for more information or to become a of the restorative economy are tour- and the administrative entity is now Friday from 10a.m. to 5p.m. The library close to reaching its target of $52,500. is temporarily closed on Saturdays. participant. ism that builds on cultural, historic, In partnership with Voices from the and nature-based resources; ranching; Sponsors have been asked to con- Our library will receive LibraryCall, a tribute between $250 and $5000 to new phone service that lets everyone Border, Todd Miller will present his farming, including the wine industry, new book, “Build Bridges, Not Walls: A and efforts to grow and distribute support the costs of the study. Many in the community - even those with- thanks to the following sponsors who out smartphones, computers, home Journey to a World Without Borders,” healthy foods locally; educational pro- on May 1 at 10a.m. In “Build Bridges, grams that prepare people to thrive in have done so: Arizona Trails, Biophilia internet or even library cards - have Foundation, Borderlands Restoration access to stories, events and/or library Not Walls,” Miller invites readers to the local economy; restoration services join him on a journey that begins with that conserve water, restore habitat Network, Circle Z Ranch, Debra resources. Dial-A-Story will allow com- Paterson, Dos Cabezas WineWorks, munity members to listen to children’s the question: What happens to our for native plants and animals, reuse collective humanity when the impulse and recycle waste, and expand the Friends of Sonoita Creek, Gregg Gorton stories over the phone. The Resource and Pamela Sankar, Hummingbird Hotline will provide information about to help one another is criminalized? sequestration of carbon. Limited seating will be outdoors The idea for a study was conceived Monitoring Network, Patagonia Area library hours and services, COVID-19 Resource Alliance, Sky Island Alliance, information, and community events. behind Cady Hall. The event will be by a small number of residents who livestreamed via Zoom through the formed an informal planning group in Sonoita Propane, South 32, Sue The library will receive two dedicated Archibald, Terry L. Root, The Nature phone lines paid for by IMLS through Friends of Patagonia Library Facebook Nov. 2020. From the planning group, page. Copies of the book will be avail- a management group was selected to Conservancy, Tony Sedgewick, Tucson Sept. 2021. Funding was provided by Audubon, Wildlife Corridors LLC, and The Arizona State Library, Archives and able for purchase and to sign. Contact handle selection of an administrative the library for more information. entity, selection of the consultant two anonymous sponsors. team, approval of the consultant There is still time to become a spon- contract, and liaison with the admin- sor. Please email scceconomicstudy@ istrative entity. Management group gmail.com to learn how. Study results members are Chuck Klingenstein, Linda should be available to the community Shore, Jonathan Lutz, and Damien this fall. Rawoot.

The grant selection com- South32 Awards mittee elected to increase the level of giving for this cycle, noting a marked uptick Grants to Local in applicants, especially those with COVID-related Nonprofits financial needs. Many of the applicant organizations South32 announced the names of a either provide direct COVID relief dozen charitable organizations se- through essential services such as meal lected to receive a total of $87,000 in programs, while many others sought grants during the current cycle of the help with basic operational costs after company’s Hermosa Community Fund. being unable to hold key fundraising Included in the list are four non-profits events due to COVID precautions. located in eastern Santa Cruz County. The application period for the next These four local groups received a round of grants will open on June 7, combined total of $28,500: 2021. • Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch The South32 Hermosa Community of the National Audubon Society Fund, held by the Community • KPUP-LP Foundation for Southern Arizona • Patagonia Volunteer Fire and (CFSA), was established by South32 in Rescue May 2019 to support non-profit groups • Senior Citizens of Patagonia working to improve education, envi- Other groups awarded funds ronment, health and welfare, recre- include OS3 Movement, Contruyendo ation, civic enhancement, and arts, cul- Circulos de Paz, Los Charros Founda- ture and history in the county. Grants tion, Lutheran Social Services of the are awarded following a review of Southwest, Rebuilding Together Santa applications by a committee compris- Cruz County, St. Andrews Preschool, ing independent reviewers, the CFSA, Tubac Center for the Arts, and United and representatives from South32. Way of Santa Cruz County

PAGE 13 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 checkpoint on SR 83, north of Sonoita, has MIGRANTS (cont.) been moved to SR 82 in front of the Sonoita Asylum seekers are screened for criminal Station to monitor traffic heading east, as Stradling Fdtn. Offers records and for COVID symptoms before the checkpoint in Cochise County has been being released, according to Bartine. They dismantled to free up agents to work along Scholarships are not released at night. They are allowed to the border. The Sonoita checkpoint is now the make a phone call and are given masks as well farthest east checkpoint in the Tucson sector, The Anne C. Stradling Equine Foundation is pleased to an- as paperwork telling them when to appear he said. He also stated that Border Patrol is nounce that college scholarship applications are now available for a hearing. The average stay for an asylum at present severely undermanned. “We have to qualified graduating high school seniors. Applicants must seeker at a local shelter is two or three days more traffic than we have manpower,” he reside in Santa Cruz County and attend a local public or paro- before they move out of the area. said. chial high school. Santa Cruz County residents attending high When asked if he anticipated large num- Bartine reported that local agents have school in neighboring Pima or Cochise County, as well as home- bers of migrants coming into our area, Sheriff apprehended “several vehicle loads” of drug schooled and trade school students are also eligible. Hathaway said “So far, there are not big and human smugglers at the checkpoint. He The awards are based on scholastic achievement and extra- waves of people and no big groups in Nogales noted that the majority of the drivers of these curricular activities as well as financial need.Enrollment in an [Sonora]. There are no mass buildups.” loads are U.S. citizens. He pointed out that a agricultural or related course of study is encouraged but not “The United States is continuing to strictly photo of two men in front of a local store that required. enforce our existing immigration laws and was circulated on Facebook was not of two Applications may be obtained from the school’s office, or by border security measures,” according to a migrants released from the station but was requesting a copy from the Anne C. Stradling Equine Founda- CBP Senior Official quoted in Tucson.com. a photo of two U.S. citizens whose cases had tion, P.O. Box 248, Sonoita, AZ 85637. Completed applications “Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the border is been declined by federal prosecutors at the must be received no later April 16, 2021 to be considered. not open, and the vast majority of people are Tucson AUSA office. being returned.” Bartine explained that increased Border The number of people attempting to cross Patrol related traffic along Lower Elgin Rd. Receive Breaking Local News the border has jumped significantly in the is a result of smugglers avoiding the new Tucson sector, which reported apprehending Sent Straight to Your Inbox checkpoint. Two recent incidents on that 4759 unaccompanied minors, (an increase road. have unsettled residents. On January of 40% over last year), 2644 family units, (a 25, a truck crashed into the side of the bridge Sign up for the PRT E-News Service! decrease of 70% over last year) and 52,795 leading to Upper Elgin Rd. and on Feb. 12, single adults (an increase of 206% over last As a e-subscriber you will receive an email at the two people traveling in a truck trying to evade year). Bartine explained that the station still beginning of each month with top stories and a link Border Patrol were injured. deports people entering the country, other The meeting concluded with Nick Robbs, of to the new issue before it is available in the stands. than asylum seekers. He said that, on aver- Sonoita, reading a letter written by local com- You will also receive our weekly e-newsletter, filled age, those detained in Sonoita are back in munity church leaders addressed to elected Mexico two hours after they are brought to with weekly updates of local events, news and items officials asking that migrants not be released the station. of community interest. into the Sonoita community. Attendees were There has been a dramatic increase in the encouraged to sign the letter and were given number of drug and human smugglers coming a list of elected officials to contact. patagoniaregionaltimes.org/connect-with-the-prt through Sonoita. Bartine explained that the

PAGE 14 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 physical surveying firm headquartered boundary nearest in Ontario that serves the mining, to Patagonia to the Wires in geothermal and gas sectors in many vicinity of Duquesne countries. For mineral exploration, the Road. the Woods: company’s studies are generally used Near the Hermo- to refine targets and expand deposits sa Project site, the A South32 for future exploration, generally by only areas South32 core drilling. The Quantec toolbox is not entitled to Prospecting offers ten types of ground-based geo- explore for mineral physical survey techniques. presence, under Project According to Hermosa Project’s current laws, would By Robert Gay Melanie Lawson, the method being be the Sunnyside used for South32 is called Spartan MT. Project’s approxi- In Feb. and March 2021, Quantec Quantec describes the method as “a mately 5220 acres Geoscience LLC, under contract to magnetotelluric (ground magnetism) and the 31 acres of South32, conducted ground-based resistivity mapping approach for both the privately held field work for an exploration tech- 2D and 3D geologic scenarios.” In an H a r s h a w T o w n s i t e . Photo by Robert Gay nique that analyzes electronically col- email, Larson wrote, “Our goal is to How does Wires laid by Quantec Geoscience will provide a pic- lected data to produce a spatial model better understand the rock types in ground-based ture of subsurface mineral deposits in the Patagonia Mountains of underground masses that could be the area, such as limestone to volcanic, prospecting work? presented model of the Clark and “minerals of interest.” This high-tech and doesn’t identify new deposits.” The electrical resistivity of the planet’s Taylor deposits, which bottoms out method will create subsurface mod- Lawson stressed that Quantec’s natural electromagnetic field varies roughly 1 km (5/8 of a mile) below the eling of the area near the Hermosa exploration method is non-invasive: from spot to spot, both above and P r o j e c t ’ s s u r f a c e . Project in the Patagonia Mountains. “The program allows us to do some ex- below ground, and different densi- Once a static 3D model is made Approximately five miles of electric ploring with minimal disturbance. The ties and types of rock can be inferred from data acquired from a field survey wire was laid along upper Flux technology does not impact wildlife, from the naturally caused variations in like this, it can be tinted and animated Canyon Rd. and Harshaw Rd. The both flora and fauna, and the areas are electrical resistance. In the Spartan MT to give a dramatic portrayal of miner- three-plus mile segment on Harshaw reclaimed after the survey is com- method, a temporary ground array of al zones of interest. Besides guiding Rd. extended south from within the plete.” She added that the project ar- sensors collects electromagnetic data future drilling, the resulting still pic- Hermosa Project to Guajolote Flats eas lie within the company’s patented from many frequencies and sends it to tures and videos can be used to guide Rd., then about a mile west toward and unpatented claims (approximately a 10-channel recorder for storage and future physical explorations, inform Soldier Basin. Both segments of wire 1300 claims, averaging 20 acres each). later analysis. the public, attract investors or con- run through areas of several historic South32’s claims cover approximately The method can “see” ten kilome- vince government or business entities mines, including Flux, Humboldt, End- 26,500 aces, extending around private ters (6.2 miles) into the earth, several to support the project for economic l e s s C h a i n , a n d B l u e N o s e m i n e s . inholdings, from the Forest Service times deeper than South32’s currently Quantec is an international geo- reasons. YOUR INPUT Scan for IS WELCOME more details.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is in the process of reviewing a new permit for the South32 Hermosa Project in Santa Cruz County. This permit is related to proposed exploration work on South32 private property, namely pumping, treating, and discharging groundwater to safely allow for a closer look at the mineral resource. We plan to treat this pumped groundwater to surface water quality standards before discharging it to the same watershed from whence it came.

We encourage the public to participate in any and all opportunities for public participation around our permit applications. Visit south32.net/hermosa/ permitting for more information from us and to access relevant links to ADEQ’s website. We are also happy to answer any questions about our current or proposed work at [email protected].

AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT (APP) This permit is for facilities with the potential to discharge pollutants to groundwater. It requires the permittee to implement controls to minimize the discharge of pollutants.

All comments related to the permit approval should be submitted directly to ADEQ.

PAGE 15 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 Glimpses Into Our Past By Alison Bunting and Richard Schorr Dr. Richard “Dick” Schorr, DVM, has many memories of growing up in the Elgin/Sonoita area between 1948 and the mid-1950s. Dick’s parents, Wagner and Marie Schorr moved from Pennsylvania to a ranch in Canelo in 1948 when Dick was 12. The map and photos that accom- pany this article illustrate Dick’s recollections of the businesses and buildings that existed at the Sonoita crossroads in 1949.

G. Sonoita Mercantile, owned and operated by Ed LeGendre, 1940s. Present location of the Sonoita Mercantile. Courtesy of Empire Ranch Foundation/Verne Steen.

A. Sonoita School, 1920. Present location of the Sonoita Post Office plaza. Courtesy of Arizona State Library.

H. Wag Schorr and Bob Bowman in the Sonoita Shipping Corrals, 1950s. Present location of 3Bar3 Feed & Tack. Courtesy of Dick Schorr

A. Sonoita School B. Ilene Fraizer’s Lunch Room C. Sam Fraizer’s Garage D. Fraizer Home E. “Fat” Swanson’s Store F. Highway House (Regan Gardner) G. Sonoita Mercantile and Post Office (Ed LeGendre) H. Shipping Corrals I. Boxcar Depot J. Ore Loading Ramp I. Sonoita Boxcar Freight Depot, 1950s. Present K. Ed LeGendre Home B/C. Ilene Fraizer standing in the doorway of the Lunch location of 3Bar3 Feed & Tack. Courtesy of Ed L. Cicero Martin Rannch and Mary LeGendre Room, 1950s. Sam Fraizer’s garage is to the left. Present ) location of Sonoita Mini Mart. Courtesy of Betty Barr/Fraizer (Later Art Pollard Ranch family

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PAGE 16 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 cooler days. species - surrounded by Roadrunners are telltale zygodactyl prints members of the cuckoo of its feathered execu- family, as witnessed by tioner. While greater their zygodactyl feet - roadrunners weigh a two toes pointing for- mere 12 ounces or so, ex- ward and two backward. trapolating these predato- Greater roadrunners ry feats to a hypothetical range throughout much roadrunner weighing 100 of the arid lands of pounds could well place Arizona and the humans at great risk! Rowdy Roadrunners American southwest, Roadrunners seem to If you think that all dinosaurs be- spilling over into California think that they are larger came extinct with a massive asteroid and as far east as western Missouri than their actual size. I strike approximately 65 million years and Louisiana. Throughout their range have witnessed desert Photo by Claudia Pinto ago, you might just be wrong. Birds they require some open habitat with cottontails flee in terror at the mere they may kill a weaker nestling and are often considered living dinosaurs, shrubs, trees, or large cacti for their appearance of this avian bullyboy. feed it to its siblings. feathers being evolutionary holdovers nests, as well as an abundance of prey. One particularly ambitious roadrunner Vocal communication between from these famous saurians. Unlike the fantastical cartoon version escorted a five-foot racer until the individuals consists of a dove-like Today, no species seems to epito- (that one ate seed), roadrunners are snake found safe refuge in a rock wall. downward cooing. Other birds - poten- mize this ancient link more than the almost exclusively predatory; so much It was unlikely that the racer was in tial prey items - often sound the alarm roadrunner. April is prime-time for so that they put coyotes to shame in any real danger, but it wasn’t taking with a variety of warning calls when a roadrunner watching, as their habi- this regard. Their running speed - up to any chances with this bold gladiator. roadrunner makes the scene. tat has barely begun to leaf out and 15 MPH - and agility are legendary and Other, more pedestrian and regular Roadrunner watching is sublime, winter-hungry birds are on the prowl portend doom to sluggish prey. fare includes most lizard species, small but they will sometimes find you for food. While many people have Watching hunting roadrunners mammals, eggs, nestlings, and many first. On numerous occasions when certainly glimpsed this iconic species in over the years led to my pondering invertebrates. Occasionally, some wild I’ve been quietly sitting in the wild - the wild, they still hold many surpris- of “living dinosaurs.” Despite their fruits are consumed as well. minding my own business - various es for both the casual and seasoned diminutive size they can take down On the flip side, roadrunners are individuals have snuck up on me, observer. an impressive array of species, includ- certainly not immune to predation. As blaring a Cooper’s-hawk-like kek-kek- One of these is that there is a ing rattlesnakes, though admittedly far as I can discern from various avian kek or loudly vibrating their bill mere second species of roadrunner. Our mostly small and medium-sized ones. “crime scenes,” Cooper’s hawks are feet from my head. As I proverbially species, the greater roadrunner, is Given the fact that a venomous strike the main predators of these birds. No jumped out of my skin, it’s a good slightly larger than (you-guessed it) the to feathers is harmless, roadrunners doubt lurking bobcats, coyotes, other thing I wasn’t actually on the edge of lesser roadrunner in southern Sonora. tend to play matador with would-be hawks, and large snakes (turnabout is a cliff! Our species sports exotic-looking, iri- rattlesnake prey. Wings are fanned, fair play) take their collective toll, too. descent-green plumage with a spice of enticing the snake to strike at the Even two common ravens got in on Vincent Pinto and his wife, Claudia, sexy red and blue-colored flesh direct- most prominent, moving target. Upon the act at our nature preserve, feasting run RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS LLC, ly behind the eyes. 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even if it was not the truth we tom and bulge at the center. Further, have to ask myself, is Leo a constel- Starstruck expected, or perhaps, hoped to it has been classified as a variable star: lation with a few bright stars or is it a find. its brightness changing like a lightbulb window to trillions of stars and, per- The coming of spring gifts us with on a dimmer. haps, just as many planets? several night sky sights that beg us to Ah, but there’s much more to Leo. Obviously, it is both. The science dig deeper and try to reconcile our Looking beyond its individual stars is not debatable. Part of me wants to understanding of truth. For me, one of leads us further into our past. While keep asking how so many galaxies and the best of these sights is the zodiac Regulus and Denebola are within the so many stars can exist in what seems constellation Leo, visible throughout Milky Way in our galaxy, peering into like an impossibly large universe. It just April. Known by its distinctive “sickle” the lion leads us to other galaxies. doesn’t seem believable. And yet, the that forms the lion’s head, it can be Indeed, Leo is the frame through which research and the math have proven found by using nearby guides. The the Leo Cluster of galaxies is found. time and again that all of it really does Big Dipper’s pointer stars lead to When I started observing with my exist despite my incredulity. Polaris, the North Star. If you follow backyard telescope I looked for the Accepting these truths doesn’t By Harold Meckler them in the opposite direction and galaxies listed in the Messier catalog. diminish my amazement. It allows me for a similar distance, you’ll wind up Through my eyepiece they looked like to be further amazed. And, it allows If nothing else, we’ve gone through midway between two of Leo’s primary nothing, like smudges. I knew, though, me to see that an incessant desire to a year when challenging truth seemed stars, Regulus and Denebola. that the truth was that those smudges, challenge truth may indeed be a desire like an Olympic sport. I’ve grown With the naked eye, Regulus - Leo’s when photographed with astronom- to never have to accept what must be tremendously weary of it. You see, heart - shines wondrously. It is enough ical cameras, gave way to images of accepted. hypotheses are meant to be ques- to marvel at its luminosity and accept incredible beauty. My initial belief was The reality is that truth is some- tioned, and skepticism as a means to that it is one of our brightest stars. The that Leo contained a handful of these times frightening. It may not be what discern fact from fiction is absolutely truth, though, is that, with magnifica- galaxies. I now know that what I saw we want to see or be told. It may push necessary. But truth, once scientifically tion, it is the light of three stars that was but a fraction of what is there. us beyond what we can grasp or what established, is truth. we see, with a fourth believed to be The Leo Cluster contains, perhaps, we have used to calm us in difficult I think we can use astronomy to nearby. 70 or more galaxies. Located hundreds moments. For me, though, despite the show that pushing the limits of dis- Denebola, the lion’s tail, seems of millions of light years from us, each fears, despite my tendency to be rath- covery and perception can lead to an normal enough. However, astrono- holds at least a few hundred million er untrusting, it entices me back to the appreciation that truth is liberating, mers have found that its rapid spin has stars. Every smudge I was lucky to find eyepiece where more truth awaits. caused it to flatten at the top and bot- was the light of countless suns. So, I PAGE 17 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 Garden Guides By Mary McKay Lobos Impressive in Post Three Things To Do Before Season Play By Marion Vendituoli You Start Your Garden Hello fellow gardeners. My name ground, dig in good quality compost is Mary McKay. I am a devoted plant to loosen and fertilize the soil. Use fanatic, graduate of the University of composted manure or all-purpose Arizona with a Plant Science degree, fertilizers. Don’t use fresh manure or and also trained in landscape design. your plants will be burned. Follow the Two years ago, I started an Insta- application instructions on the bag of gram and Facebook page devoted to fertilizer to prevent over-application. my love and addiction of plants (@pa- Top dress the area with mulch (after tagoniaplants). It has since grown into planting) but don’t mix the mulch into my own backyard nursery business the soil (especially if woody material) called Patagonia Plants. I get asked a or your plants will suffer from nitrogen lot of questions about gardening so I deficiency. thought I might share with you some If you live in a rocky place, have of my own gardening experience in shallow soils or gopher problems, use this area. I don’t claim to know ev- raised beds. Some of my most pro- Photo by Anna Coleman erything, but I hope to pass on a few ductive gardens were in raised beds. Lalo Aguilar goes after the ball in game one of the playoffs against Leading bits of what I have learned. I would They are easier to weed and easier to Edge Academy. The Lobos went on to win the game 66-58. welcome any questions or comments harvest. “All these schools are way bigger about your own garden. Email these to Lay chicken wire or hardware cloth By Marion Vendituoli than we are. It makes this accomplish- [email protected]. on the ground under the bed if you The Patagonia High School boys ment even greater,” Porter said. “Lo- Spring is here! The gardening itch is have a gopher problem. There are basketball team returned to post- bos co-captains Lalo Aguilar and Julian real. If you are a seasoned gardener or many different types of pre-bagged season tournament play this March, Vasquez were great leaders through- new, there are a few things all garden- soil available to fill beds. It can be advancing to the semi-final round of out the year,” he added. “You don’t ers need to do before planting. confusing which to buy, and they can the Arizona 1A conference. Only the accomplish the season we did without 1. Choose your location wisely. be expensive. I recommend using your top 16 teams in the division are eligible great leadership.” Summer vegetables in general need own native soil if you have it or know to play in the postseason. Vasquez felt that “the team played full sun (6-8 hours per day). Cool someone who wants to get rid of a pile The Lobos, who were ranked #14, as a family. The team as a whole was weather crops, such as lettuce for of soil. It holds moisture and nutrients bested #3 ranked Leading Edge real close and the team was very good example need only part sun (3- 6 hours longer and will outlast any bagged soil. Academy in the first game, played at listening.” He credited Porter’s of sun per day). You can always amend it with compost in Gilbert on March 6, with a final coaching for their success. “Coach was The south facing part of your yard and fertilizers to improve the texture score of 66–58. Leading Edge led by really skilled,” he said. He could see is perfect for most things. If you don’t and fertility 10 points at halftime, but the Lobos the weakness in other teams and that have a southern exposure free, you 3. Know your garden zone. Here fought back to advance to the quarter helped a lot. He’d tell us what we had can do well with the east side or west in the Patagonia/Sonoita area we are finals. “We were down pretty big in to do in order to beat them.” side. I have great luck with most of my generally zone 8, which can be broken the first half,” Lobos Coach Nate Porter Aguilar credited the improvement garden being located on the south and down further to a zone 8a and zone said, “but we dominated inside in the of some of the players on the team east facing sides of my house. 8b. Zone 8a has an average minimum second half.” over the season. “They started out not West exposure can be tricky. As you temperature of 10-15 °F. Zone 8b has The team then played #6 ranked very skilled and at the end of the sea- know if you have lived here a full year, an average minimum temperature of El Capitan in Page, AZ on March 9, son were great and were vital to our it gets HOT on the west side of your 15 to 20 °F. We will continue to see a ten-hour bus ride from Patagonia. team,” he said. home unless you are lucky enough to freezing temperatures through the first “The southernmost 1A team in the Lobos players have been singled have a good shade tree or structure to week of May and maybe later, so April state played the northernmost team,” out for regional honors. Lalo Aguilar help. If you do have a shade maker on is NOT the time for planting peppers, Porter noted. El Capitan led by one and Santiny Aguilar have been named the west, your garden should do fine squash, tomatoes or any frost sensitive point at the end of three quarters, but to the All-Region 1st Team, and Kurt there. plants (unless you like to gamble!) Do the Lobos pulled ahead at the end to Whitcoe received Honorable Mention Make sure your garden location is plant herbs like chives, thyme, pars- win 68-64. regionally. As the PRT goes to press, placed where it can be watered easily. ley and cilantro, or any labeled hardy That win advanced the Lobos to the the statewide honors had not been Remember, if you live along a wash, above 32 degrees F. Go for peas of all semifinals against #2 ranked Mohave released. you are in a low-lying area where cold types, lettuces, beets, and chard, to Accelerated on March 13, a team All told, the team spent more than air literally runs down the mountain name a few. which had only lost one game in its 30 hours on buses travelling to post sides and settles in these areas each If you are interested in getting plant regular season. Although Patagonia season play. On their return home night. There can be a 10-degree dif- starters grown by me, they are avail- lost this game, 78-71, the opposing from the semifinals, the boys were ference in temperature in these areas able at the Patagonia Farmer’s Market, athletic director commented that the escorted into town with a parade, compared to nearby places! my home nursery by appointment, or Lobos were the toughest team they flashing lights and cheers. “The parade 2. Prepare the soil. Decide if your at the Sonoita Hardware store at the had played all year, according to showed us how much support we have garden should be in-ground or a raised end of April. I hope to keep in touch Porter. “The game was close through- from our families and community,” bed (or large pot). If growing in the with future Garden Guides in the PRT. out,” he said. Vasquez said.

PAGE 18 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 Thomas Soto Rivera September 30, 1925 - February 25, 2021 His greatest joy was playing music with family and friends for hours at a time. He was known for his love of cars and owned many throughout his long life. He continued to hold a driver’s license and was still driving up until the day of his death. Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran and was very proud of his service. He was sta- tioned at Fort Lawton, WA and Japan before receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1950. Following his military service, Thomas worked as a Federal Government employee at Fort Huachuca, AZ, retiring after 29 years of service. Within his immediate family, Thomas is survived by Thomas Soto Rivera of Patagonia, daughter, Selma (Jorge), son Richard, AZ, departed this earthly plane on beloved grandchildren Antonio, Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was Richard, Cristina, and Sienna, the youngest son born to Jose and great-grandchildren Lillie (Richard), Concepcion Rivera on September 30, Catalina Lilyann (Antonio), Scarlett, 1925 in Duquesne, Arizona. He is pre- and Noah (Cristina). He is also sur- ceded in death by wife Virginia, son vived by many nieces and nephews Thomas Jr., parents Jose and and other extended family. Concepcion, brothers Miguel, Jose, Thomas will be missed by his fami- Benjamin, and Carlos; sisters Angela, ly, friends, and the community of Dolores, Mary Lou, Mercedes, Clara, Patagonia where he lived for the Concepcion, and Carmen. majority of his life. His passing also Thomas spent much of his young marks a milestone and closing of a life living in Washington Camp and chapter for the Rivera Family. Thomas Duquesne area. He learned to be re- was the last of the “Original Riveras” sponsible for himself at a very young and his absence in the family will be age and one of his favorite memories keenly felt. was working for the Green Cattle At this time, services for Thomas Company in San Rafael Valley when will be delayed until the risks present- he was 15 years old. He was a ranch ed by COVID-19 are diminished signifi- hand and a driver, responsible for cantly to allow for a family gathering driving their large cattle truck all over to celebrate his life. Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas to either pick up or de- liver cattle. He was very proud of the fact that his employer trusted him at such a young age to have such an import- ant responsibility. Thomas married Virginia (Corrales) on March 16, 1956. They had three children: Selma, Thomas Jr., and Richard and created their home in Patagonia, AZ. They enjoyed a 52-year marriage until Virginia’s death in 2007. Thomas lived a life on his terms. He loved his family, his friends, music, and cars. Thomas was a talented musi- cian. He was self-taught and played many instruments “by ear” as he didn’t read music. He played the accordion, guitar, banjo, organ, key- board, mandolin, and piano. Senior Spotlights This month the PRT continues a series of profiles of the PUHS senior class of 2021. Look for more profiles of these talented and interesting young people in upcoming issues of the PRT.

Participation in school clubs and sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, FFA, and Student Council. Extra-curricular activities outside of school: Red Mountain Foods Employee Plans for next year: To attend the University of Arizona to study Pre-Business. Favorite teachers: Mr. Porter, Mr. Young and Ms. Nelie. Favorite subjects: English and Financial Algebra Which one memory will you remember forever about your time here? I will never forget prom freshman year, I was sur- rounded by so many amazing people the whole night and had such a great time. What has been the highlight of your high school years? Playing sports and spending time with my friends. We take that for granted and don’t realize how much we enjoy it. Where do you imagine yourself in ten years? In ten years I can see myself as a creative director for a company or maga- zine, living in California with the love of my life and two children. Hannah Woodard

Participation in school clubs and sports: FFA for 4 years, gaining national rankings and state championships. Extra-curricular activities outside of school: Showing livestock and jackpots with my horses. Plans for next year: Moving to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona where I will emphasize my studies in animal science. Favorite teacher: My favorite teacher is my sophomore year agriculture teacher, Amanda Zamudio. She is such an inspira- tion and incredible teacher. I can confidently say that I would not be the person I am today without her guidance. Favorite subjects: My favorite subject would definitely be AG. It has taught me so many life lessons and has allowed me to create connections that will benefit me in the future. Which one memory will you remember forever about your time here? One memory I will always cherish is when Gabe got this great idea that he should ask Carolina to be his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day in front of the entire school with a microphone. Unfortunately, the answer was no. This might have been one of the funniest days of my life. Where do you imagine yourself in ten years? I honestly have no idea, but if I have to guess it would be somewhere on a Brianna Young ranch just livin’ life.

Participation in school clubs and sports: Soccer, tennis, student government, yearbook, National Honors Society, steel band. Extra-curricular activities outside of school: Writing and producing my show “The Catcher in the Rye: a Gluten-Free Play” at Tin Shed, and interning for Borderlands Earth Care Youth. Plans for next year: Going to New Haven, Connecticut to major in Theater and Performance Studies at Yale University. Favorite teachers: Can’t choose a favorite, I love them all. Favorite subjects: Creative writing, music, and history. Which one memory will you remember forever about your time here? Getting to play my tenor pan with about 100 other steel drum players at Field of Steel in Tucson was magical. What has been the highlight of your high school years? I will be forever grateful for my time with the soccer team, every- thing my coaches taught me, and all the laughs we shared on the pitch. Chesed Chap Where do you imagine yourself in ten years? Hopefully working as a director, actress, or playwright.

Participation in school clubs and sports: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Chess, Tennis Plans for next year: Attend New Mexico State University Favorite teachers: Mr.Porter, Mr. & Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Melanson, and SJ Favorite subjects: Ag Science, History, English Which one memory will you remember forever about your time here? Beating The Gregory in the first round of state my junior year. What has been the highlight of your high school years? Sports. Where do you imagine yourself in ten years? Live in Wyoming while living my best life working as a wildland firefighter.

Abelardo Aguilar PAGE 20 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021 Participation in school clubs and sports: Pomline, Drama club, Dance club, Cat club Extra-curricular activities outside of school: Theater, ballet & competitive dance Plans for next year: Move to a big city and chase my dreams of becoming a Broadway actress Favorite teacher: Ms. Hayes Favorite subject: English Which one memory will you remember forever about your time here? Meeting and making new friends even through COVID /online class. What has been the highlight of your high school years? Learning to do what I love and expressing myself in ways that I love (dance, making friends, playing sports) Where do you imagine yourself in ten years? I imagine myself to be on stage at the biggest theater in New York City living my dream and learning new things everyday. Sophia Lattanzio

Participation in school clubs and sports:Basketball. Extra-curricular activities outside of school:Working at a job Plans for next year: College Favorite teacher: Mrs. Hayes Favorite subjects: Math, English, all because of Mrs. Hayes Which one memory will you remember forever about your time here? Poetry and short story class. What has been the highlight of your high school years? Meeting all my friends that I call family. Where do you imagine yourself in ten years? I see myself following my music career.

Eugene Neustadter

Participation in school clubs and sports:Volleyball and Student Council freshman year. Extra-curricular activities outside of school: Working at In-N-Out my sophomore and junior year and working at Copper Brothel Brewery my senior year. Plans for next year: Army Favorite teachers: All of them Favorite subjects: Math and English Which one memory will you remember forever about your time here? How many times I fell! What has been the highlight of your high school years? The friends that I have made. Where do you imagine yourself in ten years? In the military and traveling the world.

Yamiletee Montano Cortez Extra-curricular activities outside of school: I did quite a bit of art outside of the class time, and field trips were always a fun extracurricular activity Like when my astronomy class went to a real observatory. Plans for next year: I’m not too sure what plans I have for next year, but I know that I’ll be working on getting through college, I’ll finally get my license to drive, and maybe even move out into an apartment somewhere. Favorite teachers: All the teachers at Patagonia have been kind, helpful, and just overall great people to talk to and get taught by. Favorite subjects: Science, mainly my current chemistry class, different varieties of biology and art interest me the most. Which one memory will you remember forever about your time here? I’m not sure what one memory I’ll remember for- ever. There are so many memorable moments I’ve experienced that the place itself will just be one big memory. What has been the highlight of your high school years? My highlights have, and always will be, my friends. They all make getting through these hard years more bearable and way more fun. Where do you imagine yourself in ten years? I’d be almost done, or maybe even done, with college,working my dream job Dylan Fox in the medical field. I’d be living out of my parents’ home with a dog and maybe even have a partner if I get lucky enough.

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Please note: many meetings will CHOP (Community Homes of Lunch for Seniors: Dining Room Churches are practicing social be cancelled or moved online until Patagonia, Inc.): Board meeting 3rd. distancing. further notice. Closed. Fresh-cooked meals Available Mon. at 5:30p.m. in Town Council to pick up, Mon - Fri 12p.m. -1p.m. Room. Apr. 1: Patagonia Creative Arts Center At the Patagonia Senior Center. Canelo Cowboy Church 14 McCar- - Kids Rock After School for Ages 9 and thy Lane, Elgin 520-604-6990 up. Learn to play various instruments Patagonia Town Council: Sr. Citizens of Patagonia Van Service: Sunday Service: 8:30a.m. with Mr. Zach. Space limited: Thurs- Wed. Mar. 10. 7p.m. in Town Council Medical transportation, Mon - Fri for Sunday School: 10a.m. days 3:30-5:00p.m. Call 520-216-0358 Room. Public ivited. CDC Guidelines seniors & disabled by appointment or email to register. will be followed. only. Info: 520-394-2494. Patagonia Community United Methodist Church In person Rotary Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs. Santa Cruz County Native Plant Apr. 3: Sonoita All Breed Circuit Show Sunday service 10a.m. Services 5:30p.m. has moved online. Info: Sue Society (SCCNPS) resumes in March. 8:30a.m. - 6:30p.m. ww.sonoitafair- will continue to be broadcasted grounds.com/horse-shows 2021 520-990-4648. Meetings held on the third Thurs. of the month. 6:00p.m. -7:30p.m. Zoom to KPUP 100.5 as well. Several Apr. 3: Grasslands Band - Music at Senior Citizens of Patagonia’s Board meetings for now. Meeting ID is: 874 other services are being offered the Twisted Union Winery in Elgin of Directors: 2nd Mon. 3p.m. at the 9175 9629. Questions or consider- throughout the week. Call or 1p.m.-3:30p.m. playing outside on the Senior Center. Senior Center Dining ations, email Robin at crobint60@ email church office for more info. back patio. Twisted Union Winery is Hall is closed. gmail.com 520-394-2274 patagoniaumc@ located at 370 Elgin Rd. gmail.com The Constitutional Conservatives of Sonoita Farmers Market: Sat 9a.m.- Apr. 5: Patagonia Public Library will Southern AZ Club Meeting: 6:30p.m. 12p.m. Located at post office parking St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic be reopening the building for brows- every 3rd Thursday of the month, lot, NW corner Hwy 82 & 83 Church 222 Third Ave., ing and computer use by appoint- Sonoita Bible Church. All are wel- Patagonia In Person Service re- ment. Call (520) 394-2010 or email Patagonia Farmers Market: sumed. Call for time & schedule [email protected] to come. Thursday 10a.m - 1p.m. In front of 520-394-2954 schedule a 45-minute appointment. Red Mountain Foods Please wear your mask. New hours The Santa Cruz County Democratic will be M-F 10a.m.-5p.m. Call for Party Meeting: every 3rd Sat. of the Sonoita Hills Community Church more info. month, 9:30a.m. has moved online. Flea Market at Heart of Gold 52 Elgin Rd., Elgin Sunday Antiques: First Sat of every month. Service: 10a.m. Apr. 7: Patagonia Creative Arts 10a.m. - 2p.m. Free to set up. Call Center Art Makers After School with 520-394-0199 for any additional Sonoita Bible Church 3174 N. Hwy information. Ms. Tammie. Wednesdays 3:30p.m. - Easter Church Services 83, Sunday Service: 10:30a.m. 5:00p.m. Drop in donations accepted. Youth Group: 2nd & 4th Wed. Bring your mask. Patagonia Commmunity United Methodist Church Thrift Shop - Sonoita Hills Community Church: Re-opening Mar. 5th and 6th from VINE Christian Church 3107 Hwy Apr. 18: SCFPA presents Emily Chao vi- Apr. 2 - Good Friday Service 6p.m. 83, Sonoita Sunday Service: 10a.m olin, Yasmin Alami, piano. Concerts are 10-2p.m. Please note it may not be Easter Sunday Service 10a.m. Cafe, 10:30a.m. service virtual and can be accessed at www. every weekend. Look for thrift shop signs and flags. Items will be located scfpapresents.org/performance-sched- St. Andrews Episcopal Church ule Canelo Cowboy Church: in Thurber Hall. Sunrise Service 5:45a.m. Breakfast 969 W. County Club Dr. Nogales Services are weekly, however will be served after. East SCC Community Food Bank: MEETINGS Every Monday from 10:30a.m. - times changes frequently. Visit Church Service 8:30 - 9:30a.m. 11:30a.m. Distribution of fresh vege- standrewsaz.org for additional AA: Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday School 10 - 11a.m. tables at the senior Center in Patago- info. In person meetings weekly nia through vegetable season. Tuesdays at 7PM at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Quaker Worship Group, The Sonoita Bible Church Church: Service 10.30a.m. Sonoita Produce on Wheels: every Meets via Zoom. Contact Janice 3174 N. Highway 83, Sonoita. 3rd Saturday of the month, 7a.m. Pulliam if interested Social distancing honored Our Lady of The Angels Mission - 10a.m. VINE Church (previously 706-614-6959 Church: Service 8:00a.m. Harvest Christian) Contact Gardenia This meeting is also on Zoom for more info 602-292-6161. at 544 376 9576 (no password re- Our Lady of the Angels Catholic quired) Patagonia Comm. United Methodist: Church 12 Los Encinos Rd., 10a.m. service in person or via KPUP Patagonia Museum: Regular hours Sonoita 520-394-2954 Sat to resume Thursday, March 4. from 10:30a.m. 5:30p.m. Sunday Mass: Overeaters Anonymous: Thurs 2p.m.-4p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and 10a.m. Cafe Connect, 8a.m. 6:30p.m. Fragrance-free meeting. VINE Church: Saturdays. www.thepatagoniamuse- Patagonia United Methodist Church. 10:30 Worship Service, 12:00 Kids um.org for more info. 520 404-3490. Has moved online. Easter Egg Hunt, 12:30 Teen Egg Scav- enger Hunt. Crossroads Quilters: No meetings Alanon (for family and friends of Sonoita Bible Church: until further notice. Info: 520-860- alcoholics): Patagonia Community 0173. Methodist Church, Wed, 6p.m. on- Easter Brunch 9a.m. line on Zoom. Call 315-516-5998 Easter Service 10:30a.m. St. Andrews Episcopal Church NEW Adult Children of Alcoholics Apr. 2: Good Friday Stations of The Email (ACA): Methodist Church, Tues, Cross at 12:00p.m. 6p.m. Online on Zoom. Call 315-516- Easter Sunrise Service 6a.m. [email protected] with any event 5998. Easter Service 10a.m. In the prayer updates you would like listed. garden

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SONOITA SELF STORAGE+RV/BOAT STORAGE RENTALS 5x10, 10 x 10,10x 20. 520-455-9333 or 520-455-4641. AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Appointments: 281-1550 • 101 Taylor Street • mariposachc.net KPUP Broadcast Schedule Spring 2021 Mon: 7:00pm to 8:00pm: eTown repeat of Saturday’s show. Tues: 10:00am to 12:00pm: World Jazz with Mark Berg 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Jazz and Blues with Fred Hansen Wed: 3pm: Jackson’s 10 Songs 7:00pm to 10pm: Sean Alexander show Thurs: 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Possibility Explorers.“Celebrating the Evening of Mushkil Gusha, the Remover of All Difficulties.” Hosted by Graves Fri: 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Hook’s Sunken Roadhouse Sat: 12:00pm to 1:00pm: eTown - “Educate, entertain and inspire listeners through music and conversation” Sun: 10:00am: Patagonia Community United Methodist Church service Gala is a 1 year old Chihuahua that Carmelita is a 4 year old DLH Calico 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Acoustic Café “Today’s great songwriting is very loving, however she does cat that is super sweet, very loving talents. A bit of country, rock, blues, folk, pop” not get along great with cats. She but likes to be the only queen in 8:00pm to 10:00pm: Folk Alley “Folk Music Radio from likes dogs , kids and people. She the house. She loves everyone she WKSU-FM in Kent, OH” weighs 10 lbs and is looking for her meets and is a great lap kitty. Daily Shows: forever home. Swing Hour: 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Best of the Oldies: 1:00pm to 2:00am. Santa Cruz Humane Society Feature Story News (FSN.com) Mon – Fri. 8 am., 12pm and 6pm., Sat. 8am & 6pm., Sun. at 8am. 232 E. Patagonia Hwy (Rt. 82) Nogales, AZ 85621 (520) 287-5654 Patagonia Weather Forecast: Every odd hour. PAGE 23 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES APRIL 2021