February 2020 Serving the Mountain Empire Communities of Canelo, Elgin, Patagonia and Sonoita Vol

PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES

FEBRUARY 2020 SERVING THE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITIES OF CANELO, ELGIN, PATAGONIA AND SONOITA VOL. 10 ISSUE 2 Roadwork Meeting Sonoita Resident Throws Her Hat in Page 4 the Ring for County Office By Pat McNamara “If you aren’t going to do some- families in thing about it, don’t complain!” is the area. She the mantra of Donna Federici, Inde- would like to pendent candidate for Santa Cruz offer ideas on County Supervisor for District 3. how to keep A resident of the Sonoita/Elgin families here. area, Federici has decided to in- Agri-tourism deed “do something about it” and is one of her with the support of her husband, thoughts Dave Ciesielski, is running against as a way to the current district 3 County Super- offer jobs for visor, Bruce Bracker. local resi- Noting that the Sonoita, Elgin, dents. Finding Patagonia part of the county is be- other ways ing under-represented and with the to promote many complaints Federici has heard our natural about the current situation, she resources with Vineyard vows that she will work tirelessly opportunities for change in the way ‘things have to market the always been done.’ hiking, biking The daughter of a blue collar, and activities Midwestern steel worker family, around the Federici has been schooled in the lakes was importance of hard work from her another idea early years. She has been successful addressed, in middle and upper management keeping in and was most recently self-em- mind that ployed as a business consultant businesses before moving to Sonoita in 2008. should be She feels she has the vision and mindful of the Contributed Photo creativity to steer the county in a water availability Donna Federici would work to re-open the Sonoita Courhouse as part of her program to correct the more fiscally responsible way. Not in the long term. present "under-representation" of the eastern part Page 5 one to point fingers at the past Bringing back of the county. leaders, Federici wants to be more the courthouse “The position as county supervi- solution oriented and find ways for and the storage of road mainte- sor should not be a partisan issue!” the county to expand while being nance equipment is something that stated Federici, as it is “for the com- Art Exhibit more creative in finding ways to Federici discussed. She stated that munity and its residents and the relieve the current fiduciary chal- local committees have filed paper- money belongs to the people.” This lenges. work to obtain the financial results is why she is running as an Indepen- When asked about the salaries of that decision made by managers dent. Federici is a fiscal conservative at the local fire department, in Nogales. She stated that an ‘all or and a compassionate advocate for Federici stated that since we live nothing’ approach is not the answer the community and willing to ‘rock in such a fire prone area, the fire and would like to introduce a part- the boat’ for economic reform. department is especially indispens- time solution to the court in When asked how she plans on able, and the budget must reflect Sonoita. Change starts in Nogales getting her name out there, Federici that. However, the salaries must be and working with the managers stated that she will knock on doors, studied, and any discrepancies or there will be another part of her use social media and ask for help to unfairness addressed and correct- function should she be elected. If canvas for her as an independent ed. the courthouse is not deemed nec- candidate. She is currently building Federici stated that our local essary as such, using it as a commu- a website. 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Lee Lisa Remack Mary Woodard Chris Dollaghan Charlotte Lowe Joyce Sander & Kenneth Ludwig Jac & Denise Heiss Larry McDonald Paula Schaper Jared Krikorian Joins PRT Team The Patagonia Regional Times is ex- organizing our data and in our out- tremely pleased to welcome Jared reach programs, as well as increas- Krikorian as our new ad manager / admin- ing our advertising revenue. istrative assistant. Jared brings a wealth of We are so excited to add Jared knowledge and experience to the paper to our team. Teamwork is the key to in so many fields. Originally from Rhode the success of the PRT. It is sus- Island, with a BA in graphic design, Jared tained by the unique collaboration also has worked in sales and customer between our hard-working board, service, has worked on newspaper adver- our staff, our volunteers and, above tising, poster design for local performances all, our community and local busi- and events, and has created banners and nesses, who support us, not only ads for local business websites. financially, but with the gathering of Jared is going to be invaluable in our news and opinions from throughout drive to increase our online presence, in our region. Thank you. Photo by Cynie Murray PAGE 3 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 SCC Recycling Update County, Residents Meet By Aisha Sander Santa Cruz County Public Works to Discuss Roadwork On Jan 8, 2020 Santa Cruz County Director Jesus Valdez spoke at the fo- officials John Hayes, manager for solid rum and answered questions from the waste / flood control and Jesus Valdez, audience. He explained why most recy- Director of Public Works met with clables are going into the landfill. Until Santa Cruz Environmental Stewards a little over a year ago a company was (SCES), a group of volunteers who have coming to pick up the recyclables from been advocating for increased recy- all the receptacles in the county. When cling since the county almost com- the firm abruptly stopped collections, pletely ceased recycling in 2019. the county did not have the operation- The proposal for recycling in the al power to pick up and transport the county is currently in Phase One. The recyclables to Tucson. For now, the county is preparing the sites at the county is still recycling aluminum, tires, Rio Rico landfill and the Tubac transfer cardboard and some glass. station, is working to find buyers for Valdez said that the county wants a the recyclable items, is educating the better system for collection of recy- public and is increasing its presence on clables. They are learning more about social media. what happens once recyclables are The county presented two site plans picked up and before the end of the Photo by Marion Vendituoli for the Tubac transfer station recycling fiscal year want to create a list of recy- Roads Superintendent Howdy Aguilar answers questions about chip seal- area and the Rio Rico landfill recycling clables that have buyers in the market. ing in the Papago Springs neighborhood in Sonoita. area. In both plans they would place Once they set up sites for collection in By Marion Vendituoli which will save the county money in seven bins under a covered area to Tubac and Rio Rico they will extend it reduced maintenance costs. Chip seal- accept plastics 1 and 2, other plastics to other parts of the county, including County officials and public works ing costs between $45,000 - $50,000 (3-7), cardboard, mixed paper, glass, Sonoita and Patagonia. staff met with concerned residents per mile to install. aluminum cans, and tin. Joel Block, Tom Gelvans and from the Papago Springs area of Dirt “native” roads require peri- The approximate cost to devel- Homero Lopez, representing the Santa Sonoita on Jan 16 at the Sonoita odic grading, on average four times a op the two sites would be between Cruz Environmental Stewards, shared Fairgrounds to address concerns raised year, while chip sealed roads require $40,000-$60,000. The cost for employ- the work being doing by their group about the chip sealing of roads in that little maintenance, he explained. Chip ees to work on these sites every day of community activists based in Tubac. neighborhood. sealing is considered a better surface would be approximately $25,000 for They have visited possibly the most District 3 Supervisor Bruce Bracker, than native roads because of less dust six months. sophisticated recycling program in the Director of Public Works Jesus Valdez and better drainage. He also cited the The concern about the Patagonia state, the Southern Sedona Recycling and Roads Superintendent Howdy Agu- lack of county employed heavy equip- recycling site is contamination because Program, and have toured the Sierra ilar addressed the audience of approxi- ment operators. “At one time we had the current site is not secure. County Vista compost facility. They encour- mately 45 people. 11 people working in the area. Now we officials do not believe that residents aged people from Patagonia to attend The project to chip seal seven miles have two people,” he said. are at fault, but it is more likely that it their bi-monthly meetings at the Tubac of Holbrook Dr, Terry Lane, Frazier Dr, Several people commented on the is used as a dumping site for garbage Community Center the first and third Collie Dr and parts of Papago Springs state of the road at this point, asking if by people traveling through the area. Tuesday of the month at 5p.m. Rd had been put on hold last fall when the work done last fall before the proj- The meeting concluded with a concerns were raised by a few resi- Patagonia Recycling Forum ect was suspended has been undone Approximately 50 people attend- group of people committing to form dents about the project. A number by the winter rains. “This is the worst ed a PRT-sponsored public forum on a Patagonia task force for recycling. of residents felt that they had not I’ve ever seen,” one woman comment- Jan.25 to discuss the state of recycling Anyone interested in joining this task received any notice about the project, ed. “It’s a mess.” in Santa Cruz County, facilitated by PRT force can email [email protected] and some felt that the chip sealing Richard Collins, of Sonoita, asked board member Bob Brandt. or leave a message at (740) 2069594. would change the nature of their community and cause people to speed. if speed bumps could be added to the County officials scheduled the Jan. roads, but Valdez stated that speed 16 meeting to explain the project, to bumps were too hard to maintain and answer questions and to hear the con- were dangerous at night when they cerns of the residents. Ironically, one were not visible. of the first questions raised addressed Another audience member asked, the lack of communication between “Is this already set in stone? Do we the county and residents. “Why did have a say in this? Is this a discussion we not get a good notification of or is this a project you have already this meeting?” an audience member decided on?” “We’re here to listen,” asked. Valdez apologized, saying that Bracker responded. After the end of the county did not have good mailing the meeting Aguilar commented, “I addresses for many of the residents. think the project is going forward. Bracker explained that there is, at Bracker agreed. “People were over- present, HURF funds available, federal whelmingly in favor of it, based on gasoline tax dollars distributed to cities emails and phone calls after the article and counties, to pay for chip sealing, [in the Dec. issue of the Patagonia Regional times].”

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Photo by Jo Dean Some of the many award winning Callaghan Vineyards wines, hung with their medals, line the counter in the vineyard's tasting room. Callaghan Vineyards has a long thrive in the Sonoita region with its history of winning medals at both state dramatic temperature swings, drought, Photo by Lynn Davison and national wine competitions, and wind, heat, and cold. They now have State Representative Rosanna Gabaldon speaks with "peaceful presence' 2019 saw the Elgin vineyard continue 25 acres of vineyard and approximately demonstrators in Patagonia after she had toured the Trench Mine remedia- this winning tradition. 15 varieties of grapes with 85% of the tion site with representatives from South32. Callaghan was one of the Arizona bottled wine sold directly from their By Lynn Davison wineries to receive awards at the 2019 tasting room. Their approach to wine Local residents gathered to create a Participants on the South32 tour San Francisco Chronicle Wine Com- making is to keep it simple and work peaceful presence on Jan. 10, 2020 at included State Representative Rosanna petition, the largest competition for hard with a significant emphasis on soil the corners of McKeown and 3rd Ave. Gabaldon, Santa Cruz County Su- American wines in the world. In the health and nutrition. in Patagonia, seen here meeting with pervisors Bruce Bracker and Manuel 2019 competition, 6,800 wines from Kent Callaghan started running the State Representative Rosanna Gabalon Ruiz, Patagonia Vice Mayor Michael 1,132 wineries were judged. vineyard solo in 1996. He and his wife, outside the South32 office. The group Stabile, Patagonia Town Manager Ron The Vineyard has received many Lisa Callaghan, are third generation and was there to offer a counterpoint to Robinson, ADOT board member Mike awards, including gold medals, at the fourth generation Tucsonans. This is a the briefing and tour led by South32 Hammond and Amanda Stone, ADEQ San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competi- family business employing a few local for local and state elected officials and Director of Intergovernmental and tion over the years. In this year’s com- residents. The couple have a combined staff on that morning. Community Affairs. petition, their AZ Tannat 2016 won the family of four daughters between the Double Gold Medal and Best of Class. ages of 22 and 26. Each daughter has Callaghan Vineyards also won two a wine named after her: Waverly’s Dry gold medals at the 2019 Jefferson Cup Rose Wine, 2016; Barrett’s Sparkling Invitational Wine Competition, held Wine, 2017; Claire’s, 2016, and Cait- in November in Kansas City, MO, for lin’s, 2016. Claire’s 2017 and Rhumb Line Tannat Callaghan has received many acco- 2017. lades and awards since 1991, including Closer to home, Callaghan Vineyards the honor of having their wine being won more medals than any other win- served four times at the White House, ery in the 2019 azcentral.com Arizona at the White House Governors’ Dinner Wine Competition, held last fall. Their in January 2017; at President George Amor FatiMalvasia Bianca won best in W. Bush’s dinner for retiring U.S. Su- class for dessert wines, and their 2018 preme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Con- Tannat earned a double gold. The win- nor; at President Bill Clinton’s last State ery also won two gold medals, three Dinner with the Prime Minister of India silver medals and eight bronze medals. in 2000 and at a White House dinner Founded in 1990, Callaghan is one for the Democratic National Committee of the earlier wineries to open in the in 1996. Sonoita area, established by Harold Visit Callaghan Vineyards at 336 and Karen Callaghan and their son Elgin Road, Elgin, Arizona. Tasting room Kent. To prepare for owning and oper- hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday – ating a winery, Harold and Kent com- Sunday. For information, call (520)455- pleted an extension class in viticulture 5322 or visit www.callaghanvineyards. at UC Davis, and continued to educate com. themselves by hard work and travel to vineyards in Spain, France, Italy, and Sicily. Karen Callaghan Homegrown Instruments also owned and operated Karen’s Wine Country Beginning Lessons Café, first in Elgin, and then in Sonoita. Ukulele, Guitar, Spanish varieties of Native Flute Sales root stock work best Zach Farley for Callaghan’s constant search for grapes that 520 -216- 0258

PAGE 5 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 vance to investing its one-third share ($10,000) for 2020 and 2021 was ta- Committee bled. The boards requested a member The Art of Asylum of FOPP present at a future meeting to Working to further discuss their plans. FOPP is working with a pool com- Save Pool pany to evaluate the condition of the By Aisha Sander pool and to make an estimate for the anticipated cost for the operational Two motions were presented at the costs to keep the pool open. January 2020 Joint Patagonia School The Elementary and High School District Board Meeting pertaining to Boards elected representatives to the future of the swimming pool. The form an executive committee for the first motion, which was approved by swimming pool. The Elementary Board both the Elementary and the High elected Kathleen Pasierb and the High School Boards, agreed to let The School Board elected Jim Cosbey. The Friends of the Patagonia Pool (FOPP), town elected Mayor Andrea Wood. a citizens’ committee, raise money to This executive committee will be keep the swimming pool open and responsible to meet with and make agreed to let Mountain Empire Rotary recommendations to the pool manager be the fiscal sponsor until FOPP forms hired by the school board. a non-profit corporation. The Town of Patagonia has set a The second motion, which asked special study session to discuss the the school boards to commit in ad- pool on Wed. Feb. 5 at 6:00 p.m.

Southern AZ Quail Forever Family Day Contributed Photo A young asylum seeker from Honduras draws a picture of his homeland. An The Southern Arizona Quail tracking, police dog demonstration, exhibit of art created by children from Casas Alitas Shelter in Tucson will be Forever (SAQF) chapter will hold its and a supervised live quail hunt for on display at Cady Hall in Patagonia March 12 - March 21. annual Family Day on Saturday, Feb. ages 12 and up. No hunting license is By Sarah Klingenstein and perhaps find comfort through the 29, 2020, at the Empire Ranch Air- required. act of making art. field Group Site between 8 a.m and Please register on the Arizona Paints, crayons, and art paper cover “The children draw and paint 3 p.m. Family Day is open to all ages, Game & Fish Outdoor Skills Events a table at the Casa Alitas shelter in quietly with singular focus. They are in- is free of charge and includes lunch. website (register-ed.com/events/ Tucson, where several children are tent on conveying what cannot be said Activities include trap shooting, view/142030). Contact Tony busily drawing and telling volunteers in words, James said. “Their feelings archery, BB gun range, fly casting Valentino at [email protected] for about their work. In response to the rise up and through their art. Young

& fly tying, GPS instruction, animal additional information. question“What do you love?" they guests draw what’s in their hearts. draw vibrant images of home, family, They draw prayers to God for having and pets. They also portray images of spared them and multiple thanks to their journeys from Central America, volunteers. Drawings rich in symbols, showing fear, hope and longing. paintings of birds in flight, volcanoes A traveling exhibit of the children’s erupting, roads and rivers, vehicles work called “Hope and Healing: The and barriers, testify to the trauma of Art of Asylum,” co-curated by Valarie migration and family displacement. James, Casa Alitas Trauma-informed Art-making eases the trauma and Arts and Activities Coordinator, and lends a bit more resiliency for the rest Arivaca sculptor Antonia Gallegos, will of the journey.” be shown at Cady Hall in Patagonia The exhibit also includes four large March 12 through 21. There will be an quilts stitched from dozens of drawings opening reception and gallery talk by the children did on cloth. In addition James the evening of March 12, ca- to making these quilts, Esperanza tered by Patagonia Youth Enrichment Quilters, a group from Oracle, has de- Center. signed, created, and given away over The exhibit came out of Catholic 150 child-sized quilts and children’s Community Service’s work with asy- books to the youngest travelers at lum-seekers at Casa Alitas. Since 2014 Casa Alitas. Gale Hall, a member of the they have provided those travelers a Esperanzas and the education coor- short-stay stopover with food, lodging, dinator for the Art of Asylum exhibit, basic necessities, and travel assistance. shares part of the mission of the quilt The asylum-seekers are en route to group. “Memories of how we are wel- live with sponsoring family members comed to a new place last a lifetime. as they await their upcoming hearings. We hope that when the children wrap Families, mostly from Guatemala, themselves in our quilts, they will feel Honduras, and El Salvador, are wel- safe, warm, and covered with love. comed daily by staff and volunteers at We hope that this will help to create a the shelter. positive lasting memory of when they They’ve traveled by various means first came to the United States.” – overland, on foot, or by bus - for Local partnering organizations are days or weeks. Some flee from imme- planning ancillary events during the diate danger and/or after the murder exhibit’s run. These will include a film of family members. In the immediacy series, guest speakers, a storyboard of getting situated, the emotional toll walk in Town Park, a portrait gallery at can be overlooked. The art program the Gathering Grounds, and a cul- gives refugees an opportunity to minating celebration. Details will be reflect on what they are going through made available as the exhibit nears.

PAGE 6 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 Forest Service Plugs Expert Addresses Human, Lead Queen Mine By Robert Gay Wildlife Interaction The historic Lead Queen Mine in far as Harshaw Rd. the Patagonia Mountains, which pro- Dave Ellis, of Patagonia, who By Sarah Klingenstein duced lead, silver and small amounts volunteers for the Patagonia Area “It was a sad day when we of copper between 1898 and 1940, has Watershed Study, explained the white had to kill a mountain lion in intermittently leaked toxic minerals, precipitate was non-toxic. “The white town last spring,” said Cholla both visible and invisible, ever since. sludge” Ellis said, “is calcium carbonate Nicoll, a Friends of Sonoita In 2014, monsoon rains caused a precipitate.” This reaction can occur Creek board member com- dramatic orange outflow that attract- when very acidic water meets more menting on the killing of an ed media attention, followed by two neutral stream water, or even when 18-month-old mountain lion Coronado National Forest (CNF) proj- rainwater meets acidic water. in Patagonia that had become ects attempting to detoxify the flows. Chemically, the reaction is a move habituated to people and town. What’s the status of the mine in toward neutralization, so the incoming Nicoll had met Rosemary 2020? In 2019 CNF installed a “hydrau- acidic water ends up less acidic. Addi- Schiano, a wildlife field biolo- lic plug” at the tunnel entrance, or tionally, some of the reactions liberate gist, tracker and educator, at a adit, in all probability closing outflow CO�, a gas which likely explains the wildlife tracking workshop and for good and stopping a major source white foam occasionally spotted in the learned about the techniques of acidic drainage into a tributary of numerous other local washes. Schiano teaches to communities Harshaw Creek. A mid-January 2020 Calcium carbonate occurs naturally to help wildlife and humans co- visit confirmed that there appears to in limestone, marble, chalk and sea- exist. Through her work at the be no new seepage coming directly shells and is not considered a problem Sonoran Desert Project, Schiano Photo by Sarah Klingenstein from the former adit opening. for living creatures. However, the records human impact on the Rosemary Schiano holds a mountain lion The Forest Service project at the stream bed below the mine has been desert, as well as rescuing injured skull while she describes predator biology Lead Queen also included significant accumulating many dissolved miner- animals. and behavior during a talk held Jan 18 at surface remediation. Earthmoving to als, mostly invisible, in its 80 years of Patagonia Animal Control Cady Hall. the tunnel covered the plugged mouth seasonally varying flows since the Lead Officer Karina Hilliard and the Pet food left outside, compost, with a slope shaped like a natural Queen stopped production in 1940. Marshall’s office asked Schiano to train unsecure garbage, small pets, and the grade. The approach route, starting These include, as local environmental- them and to address the community feeding of wild animals can all attract at a newly improved turnaround, was ist Gooch Goodwin explained, “quite a in January. “The Marshall, deputies, predators. “I know this is difficult to also graded in a natural-appearing mineral soup of heavy metals.” Nicoll and I spent almost a day with hear in Patagonia,” Schiano said, “but way, eliminating the formerly drivable Among minerals in mine drainage Rosemary, learning techniques to bird feeders draw small prey, such as access to the mine opening. that were studied in a University of protect predators in our midst. Now javelina, skunks, and packrats, which On the steepest of the entry slopes Arizona Master’s thesis project by we can see even more clearly how draw cougars and coyotes.” there were straw wattles to help with Susan Ann Dean in the Patagonia events led to the lion’s demise last A big part of the professionals’ erosion prevention. Across the stream Mountains are sulfates (a sulfur-based May," Hilliard said. "We asked people training was how to humanely remove a relocated pile of tailings, estimated salt), iron, copper, manganese, zinc, to leave him alone, to make a lot of predators. The Marshall’s office has at 30 tons, was shaped like natural arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, se- noise around him, rather than trying been trained to use proper aversion ground and given a soil cover. lenium, mercury, silver and aluminum. to get close. Unfortunately, people and hazing techniques to remove and The regraded surfaces, about a half- The study concluded that just as became too excited, following the haze predators from town. “Now we acre in all, were left rough and a little the minerals in the ground around cougar, taking selfies too close to him, know just how to take a predator to scarified with some random placement here are wildly varied, so also are their and even giving him a name. Someone the edge of town, release her and of small and medium rocks. All but the levels in water in different places, began feeding him. We forgot that he scare the heck of her, so that she’ll rocky bottom of the streambed was sometimes being negligible and other was wild, and a natural predator.” roam far away,” Hilliard explained. “We seeded with a straw and fiber mix that times being above acceptable levels Schiano, who has tracked and stud- ask the public, when in doubt, to alert the CNF “Fact Sheet” on the project for humans. ied wildlife all her life, sees this sce- us to a sighting so we can advise them (July 2019) described as including Mineral levels change with the nario all too often. “When an animal is how to respond.” She emphasized local wildlife seeds. Few plants have season, the distance from a mine, the killed by law enforcement, many peo- that the public should not haze these sprouted over the fall and winter, but amount of flowing water they are in, ple blame the officer or the depart- animals; only professionals who have during spring and monsoon season the rock they flow over, and the acidity ment, but the officers are required, by been trained should do so. new plants are expected to appear. of water they are found in. Except for this point, to kill these animals. They Schiano suggested that residents No plants were transplanted in for this a little seepage into the ground, all are do not enjoy having to kill the animal encourage state lawmakers to change project. being moved downstream, dropping and it is quite painful for them to have policy to protect predators. Local laws Monitoring over decades will be out here and there as they head to the to carry this out.” with stiff fines can be established to needed before the project revege- large settling basin of Patagonia Lake, During the training, and at the prevent people from feeding wildlife. tation can be called fully successful. which has been chemically researched lecture she gave to approximately 75 The public was encouraged to anony- The surface-healing and revegetation in the past by United States Geological community members the following mously report people who are feeding part of this project could potentially Survey (USGS) geo-hydrologist Floyd day, Schiano reminded her audiences wildlife, so the town can address this become an example of creative and Gray and others. that apex predators, like the cougar, concern. scientifically informed restoration pro- Questions have been raised about are instrumental in maintaining the Hilliard is enthusiastic about the cesses which enhance wildlife habitat the long-term public health effects of balance of nature, ensuring that, for new practices they learned. “Now we and return disturbed ground to nature. these water-borne minerals to resi- example, ungulates like deer, don’t are developing detailed plans for how There was evidence at the dents, but extensive epidemiological destroy the vegetation in an area. and where to chase a future predator January visit of a low flow of clear wa- studies have yet to be conducted. The “All predators are also necessary to out of town, if and when it happens ter coming from upstream of the mine long-term biological effects of multiple keep the system in equilibrium,” she again. We hope to address properties near the former mine entrance. Below minerals dispersed into local water- explained. “To protect these important that have attracted predators in the the former adit a small yellow-orange sheds are not fully understood, wheth- and beautiful creatures we need to be past.” flow was observed that continues er for humans, for cattle, horses or any versed in the natural history, ecology, “We can become a community that downstream. Within about 200 feet, other species. A strong case exists for and behavior of each species. Then coexists happily with wildlife of all the stream water became white with further research into the complex hy- we have to be responsible for our own sorts,” Nicoll commented. “We each tinges of green; further downstream drology and biochemistry of the entire behavior to avoid drawing them into have to pick ... something that we can along Forest Service Road 4684, white watershed. residential areas, where they are likely do better. We should be personally coloring is visible in the stream bed as to be perceived as a threat.” accountable to our wild animals.” PAGE 7 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT

turers off on an epic ride leaving It paused and we both began to relax would later find out that there was their car behind for our safe keeping. - at last, peace. What we didn’t know nothing they could have done anyway) Ordinarily this unspoken agreement is somewhere in the manufacturing By 5:45am I was suffering from between out-of-towners and locals of the alarm they decided to add a 30 extreme madness and called the goes well - right up until it does not. second pause. It started up again. Marshall anyway. I explained what Bike This is my story. This time we both got up and made Dude (by this point we were referring So, Van Man, or Bike Dude as we our way to the sound. The horror. Right to him in a more derogatory manner) will now refer to him, parked his van out our front window, parked across had done and what was happening innocently under the big oak tree. the street was the van, lights blink- now. He vowed to come and handle Upon leaving, he secured his belong- ing, horn honking and alarm blaring. it, but before he could make his way ings and set his high dollar car alarm. I couldn’t be sure, but I thought I saw here the alarm suddenly stopped. We Aware he was parked so near the javalinas running in all directions. We were giddy. We were sleepy. We were border, he made sure his van was safe went back to bed. What could we do? pissed. I wrote a sharply worded letter from traveling marauders. This went on for 5 HOURS. and taped it to his van. We hoped that He was right about marauders We lay in bed listening to the alarm, his battery was dead. except these four-legged ones were almost syncing our breathing to the This is not the end of the story. His scrounging under his van for the honk, honk, honk. I scrounged around van went on to terrorize McKeown cause for crumbs of his pre-ride Cliff bar and for ear plugs. Praying for mercy. Then Avenue for several more hours. The whatever else javalinas scrounge the 30 second pause would happen. A alarm mysteriously started up again. around for at one a.m. gift and perhaps a promise of ending The Marshall did get in contact with alarm Now, Patagonia isn’t somewhere this descent into madness. Nope it Bike Dude and he ended our suffering By Cassina Farley where you hear car alarms. The locals would start up again. Honk, honk, finally by driving that menace away. don’t use them. So, when the screech- honk, honk, honk, honk. I have decided to watch a few Sometime during the day (January ing, honking, night penetrating sound Sometime in the wee hours of the YouTube videos about dismantling car 3, 2020 for the record), unbeknownst of a car alarm goes off at one a.m. you morning we discussed how to end this alarms and I’m investing in a baseball to us, a random man in a random hear it. We both woke up and realized ourselves. We’d have to break a win- bat. I realize how important biking van parked across the street from it was a car alarm. We also both had dow, open the hood and disconnect is to our economy. I also realize how our house. This time of year, it is no the rational thought that surely some- the battery. We could call the police. important it is to have a good night’s surprise to see cars lined up along the one accidentally set it off, it would We both realized if there was an officer sleep. street with empty bike racks, adven- stop, we would drift off back to sleep on duty, he would have surely heard and all would be right with the world. this by now and dealt with it. (We

we manipulate, control and try so hard A Fortuitous Birth to plan our own lives. I was lucky, as MILESTONES the Sufis see it, because none of my father decided that he would return morning I arrived, dark skinned and “small” plans transpired. I learned the to Pakistan with his family. Later he dark haired, into a destiny of unorth- hard way to give up and let God be in would tell me that he thought it was odox fortune for a girl born in my charge of my affairs. better to be a first-class citizen in a conservative community. A mere 17 I never planned to meet an poor country than a second-class days later my parents took me home American while traveling and teaching citizen in a rich country. My father also to Karachi, Pakistan, not knowing how yoga in the mountains of Pakistan. I followed the teaching of Islam that all much U.S. citizenship would shape my planned to meet a good Pakistani man beings, irrespective of caste, color and entire life. who was like me and live in Karachi creed, are equal in front of Allah’s eyes 38 years later, my parents and one for the rest of my life. I never planned and therefore he was unsettled by the of my brothers and his family still live to teach yoga or travel to be close to racism he experienced in the U.S. in the same house that I arrived in as nature or be alone in my twenties. I As my parents prepared to leave, a newborn. My children and husband planned to meet my partner young my mother who was newly pregnant walk the same corridors, drive the and have all my children before I By Aisha Sander with a surprise baby had serious same streets and experience much turned thirty. I definitely did not plan Perhaps there is no greater mile- concerns about the health of the baby. of the same world that I grew up in. to be born in the U.S. and surprisingly stone then the day of our birth. I heard Her doctor asked that she remain on For all that has changed, so much has neither did my parents. the story of why I was the only bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy remained the same. When I look back at the milestone American citizen in my family all the and advised against any long travel. And yet my life now is entirely re- of my birth on the cusp of the birth of time growing up. Despite my father’s restlessness to moved from anything that I knew as a my third child, I experience waves of The story begins with how a series return to Pakistan, my parents had no child. As my Shaykh teaches, we often wonder in my body. This is the wonder of unexpected events led my parents choice but to stay in Miami until I was see our lives and make “small” plans in which I can so easily plant my faith and three older brothers to leave born. On the night of August 10, 1981, for ourselves. We do not know how because the seeds for what was to Dubai, U.A.E. where my father had my mother’s water bag burst and my much grander the design of our lives grow into the life I have now had been been running his own business for ten father drove her to the hospital in the are and how big our purpose because planted even before I took my first years and move to Miami, Florida to middle of the night. Early the next breath in this world. join his younger brother’s business. The year was 1980. My father is a dark skinned South It is our objective as a community newspaper to Asian. He would tell us the story of present many views to our readers. The opinions how he walked every day for a mile to and from work in the hot sun of expressed do not necessarily represent the views the Arabian desert more than a few of this publication. If you would like to contribute times a day. His tan skin darkened your opinion or commentary to PRT, please send over the years, and often when he your article, in MS Word, to [email protected]. was in Miami he was mistaken for an The PRT reserves the right to edit all submittals for African-American. language, length,and content. Shortly after arriving in the U.S., my PAGE 8 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT

We were lucky that my father The war was Inge's Story had potato flour to trade, but we over, but the misery were not so lucky that my retired would take some By Inge Meijer grandfather had settled in our town. more time. After On February 25 Inge Meijer be- He was German and a hard core Nazi the liberation, the came a United States citizen, together and a highly unpleasant man. This local government with 50 other people from 21 coun- situation sometimes made people sprang into action. tries. She was asked if she would be suspicious of my family. All traitors were willing to talk about World War II and My role in the war was running rounded up and put encourage people to vote. Here is those errands that my parents could into a jail, all girls what she shared at her naturalization not do. I was more invisible as a child. who had flirted with ceremony. My school was half an hour away. On German soldiers got a bike that is nothing, but early in the their hair shaved I was just six years old when the war my father took the bike away. off, and people who war started. I was playing in my sand- Things were getting worse and he had had had any con- box singing a song about the queen, the foresight to know we might need nections with the when my mother, in total panic, lifted this bike in the future and getting new Germans were put me out of the sandbox and said, “You bike tires would be impossible. into a camp. can not sing this. It is dangerous be- When my mother became pregnant My grandmother cause we have traitors next door”. we needed milk. My father made a fell into that cate- The following week my mother took deal with a cousin farmer quite a way gory. My grandfa- me to a meeting place where we had out of town and it became my fright- ther had biked to to give up our radio. Radios were abso- ening job to get the milk every week. It Germany the day lutely forbidden. In the next few weeks was forbidden to get milk from farms before the libera- the Germans had total control over and very close to the farm there was tion and was out of everything. Gasoline was only for the always a soldier lifting his loaded gun. the picture. His only This trauma stayed with me long after son was put away Germans, cars were confiscated unless Photo by Dave Ellis one was able to hide them. Stores the war was over. for five years and And so we struggled along in those later was put out of Inge Meijer holds up her certificate of naturalization closed. All food was only available on presented to her on January 10 when she became points, the amount dependent upon horrifying years. There was nothing, no the country. My father a U.S. citizen. Because she remembers growing up family size. Curfew was installed imme- toys, no stores, no candy. There were was held for five under Nazi occupation in the Netherlands, she was asked to speak at her Naturalization Ceremony. diately and by eight o’ clock everyone not even the basics, like toilet paper, days but was entirely soap or shampoo. All playing was cleared. had to be indoors. Germans in the first few years after indoors. Since we had been isolated from This lasted for all five years. The the war and the death camp stories All this changed very drastically the rest of the country we now Germans meant business. Once I was stayed with us for a very long time. when the Allied forces hit the beaches learned that people in the west of the a few minutes late, thinking I could When the diary of Anne Frank was in Normandy. The German occupiers country had no food anymore and sneak through the bushes, when I got published and made into a play that changed into enemies and there was were surviving on tulip bulbs. a warning shot over my head. every one wanted to see, there never tension everywhere. My father was a But of course nothing was as shock- The town I grew up in was between was an applause, just ten minutes of member of the resistance and nobody ing as the news that came through two canals so things were usually a deep silence. was hated more by the Germans than of the death camps the Allied forces distance away. It was an agricultural In these times, when I listen to the the resistance. If they found out some- found. Five million Jews had been town with potatoes and sugar beets as rhetoric of the current president I am body was a member, they searched killed in the gas chambers. It was its main products. Several factories did reminded of my experiences during their house. If they could find proof, horrifying. There was a Jewish family the processing and my father had one the war. As a new citizen of the United they took the person out and shot him in our street and they were gone one of the factories. The Germans would States it is my right and privilege to by the front door. One winter evening day. Nobody associated this with them close a factory if the owner would not vote and I encourage everyone to also my father came home with a bunch of being Jewish because other people be willing to produce for the Germans. PLEASE VOTE. It can make a difference. papers to distribute. He was unhappy had also disappeared. All boys 15 Nobody wanted to work for them, but the alternative was that everyone and pacing the house and finally threw years and older were rounded up and would be sent to Germany in order to the whole bundle of papers into the sent to the war factories work in the war factories. There was fireplace. Two minutes later the Secret in Germany. So many of not really any choice. We were not Service rang the bell. They made them were hiding out hungry because of the potatoes, but a thorough search throughout the on farms and attics just there was just very little else. For my house, but did not look at the burning like the family of Anne eighth birthday my father had ob- fire. We were saved! Frank did. tained with great effort one egg and Finally came the day when my fa- The aftermath of the one ounce of raisins. I was to have a ther woke me up at 5:30 a.m. because war was awful and very cake for my birthday. However after the Canadians were coming through frightening. There were one slice I fainted. The food was too town in big tanks, throwing out orang- many incidents between rich. es and Lifesaver candies. Dutch people and

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other passionate botanists, horti- ing to address issues of environmen- culturists, and plant lovers, I have My Favorite Things cultivated a deep empathy for the tal health within a vision of creating plant beings with whom we share economic systems and human com- this space (especially my favorites, the munities that exist in reciprocity with desert grasses!). I have known many nature is what drew me to the Border- of them from seed, to sprout, to plant, lands region and continues to inspire and then on to their role as healer of me to this day. It is not easy work, but landscapes and human bodies. It has so worthwhile, and I know the growing been a profound experience that I will team of passionate folks at BRN will always treasure. keep the spirit alive. The People We have seen so many successes in As for the human beings that move the organization’s young lifetime, and through these spaces, this region again met so many people that have also does not disappoint. The complexity been inspired by this work and taken and uniqueness of the current era’s this mission beyond Borderlands and Borderlands community is one of around the world. And certainly, I will the greatest I have ever experienced, continue to be inspired by and con- right next to the sense of compassion nected to this great work as I take the Contributed Photo among its residents. Living in a next steps on my path. By Allegra Mount some of the things that have meant tri-national space where joy and laugh- My time in the Borderlands has the most to me with you here: ter stand right alongside historic and been illuminating, demanding, and After 5 years learning and growing The Plants current traumas nurtures a community enriching in so many ways. It has with Borderlands Restoration Network, The Madrean Archipelago eco-re- of individuals able to stand uniquely engaged every part of my being; head, I’m excited to be moving on to further gion – made up of “sky island” moun- present, acknowledging the past and heart, and hands. I’m so grateful for my career working with land and com- tain ranges separated by “seas” of working hard towards a vision of an in- everyone I’ve met through this job, munity healing. As I prepare to leave desert – has been a sublime locale clusive and thriving Borderlands. Living from passionate restoration practi- the Borderlands for a long travel break for me to cut my teeth as a botanist. here, you have so many role models tioners and justice workers all over the before pursuing further education, The sheer number of individual spe- of strong, persistent, and compassion- southwest to the thousands of plant I am reminded of all the things that cies (well over 4,000 plant species!) ate people surrounding you that you and animal beings I’ve spent time make this place special and how they makes this an excellent place to study are inspired to believe in your own with, and I am excited to take all these have formed my sense of compassion, plants that can be found all across the strength, as well. connections and experiences forward duty, and community. I’d like to share American West. Working alongside The BRN Mission with me into the next chapter of my BRN’s courageous mission of striv- life. Thank you, BRN!

She was just 17 years old and ran track Errors AZ Trail Rider Has and cross country. “She was a heck of a runner and an honor student,” he said and Omissions By Bob Brandt proudly “and I’m dedicating this ride to A Mission her memory.” In the article about the changes Zibby’s death has led Christensen to coming to downtown Patagonia in take on a much more urgent mission the January PRT we incorrectly re- than merely riding the length of the ferred to Family Health Care Amigos Arizona Trail. Her shoes are symbolic of as a home health agency. It should his intent to use his loss to raise aware- have been identified as a charity ness of the tragedy of teen suicide, providing durable medical equip- which he believes is epidemic in this ment, adult incontinent supplies and country. “Kids have so much pressure assistance with advance directives. these days,” he says. “These kids need The organization was created in to know … there’s people who love 1975 by people in the community them.” wanting to support the Carolyn As the riders headed out of town Montoya Medical Clinic. Linda on First Avenue, the hope of helping Huffstetler-Dearing, president of the someone else avoid the pain board, did not move to Patagonia Christensen endures was unmistak- until 2012. able, as he told me several times to Also in that same article, Anne include the hashtag #choosetostay. Anderson's name was incorrectly spelled. She and her husband, Andy, Photo by Bob Brandt “The kids will understand it,” he said with conviction. are the owners of Creative Spirits Jimmy Christensen rides with his daughter's shoes to raise awareness of Perhaps my chance encounter with Gallery, not the managers, as we the teen suicide epidemic. this veterinarian from Gilbert will help incorrectly stated in the article. I met Jimmy Christensen and his provisions, especially since they had all of us “understand it” and help a Our apologies for these errors. companion, Boyd Anderson, as they two pack mules already laden with young person “choose to stay.” rode on mule and horse into town provisions. Perhaps their mention of recently to secure provisions for their ice cream was a clue that their prime The Patagonia Regional Times encourages everyone to comment planned ride of the entire Arizona “supply” need might have been some- Trail, a trek they intend to complete thing to satisfy the sweet tooth. publicly on the events and times in which we live. Letters must by doing a segment at a time between During their stop on the helipad be signed by the author and include town of residence. Letters now and September. They had only opposite town hall Christensen called are limited to 200 words. PRT reserves the right to edit all letters the day before started their north- my attention to the lavender running for language, length, and content. Please send your letter, in MS ward journey at Parker Canyon Lake, shoes tied to his saddle. He shared Word, to [email protected] so I thought it a bit unusual that they that the shoes belonged to his daugh- were already stopping to take on more ter Zibby who died about a year ago. PAGE 10 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 council notes News From the Firelines By Justin McEldowney Costello Drive earlier in the month. We By PRT Staff Reporters plan to have more regular drills and alarms in 61 households of the 250 Wednesday, January 8 Recently, several Patagonia resi- training after our monthly meetings. or so in the Town, or 20-25% of the The Mayor & Council decided that dents helped to put out a fire reported These generally occur the first Sunday homes. the Town manager can facilitate finan- in someone’s yard. I want to commend of the month starting at 9a.m. Please The Trail Riders of Southern cial assistance in a case of hardship whoever it was that called in the drop in to see how you can participate Arizona received permission to hold for one of the tenants of the town’s smoke report because we at Patagonia or even join us. Patagonia could always an event similar to last year’s, to be apartments. Volunteer Fire & Rescue believe we use more people trained to assist our called “There will be Dust VIII.” It Significant larger-scale work would can keep damage to a minimum when neighbors when the going gets rough. will include camping at Doc Mock be needed to keep the town’s pool in we respond early. The more available hands, the lighter Park. The main riding day will be use. A citizens’ committee has formed In this case, leaves were being the load for each. Kudos to our newest Nov. 21, 2020. George Wysopal to analyze what would be needed for burned in someone’s backyard in all certified EMTs, Karina Hilliard, Dan presented the town with a plaque of the pool to stay open, and possibly to innocence, like so many do all across Goff, and Starr and Todd Norton. appreciation. build a new pool at a site off the PUHS the country. Here in Patagonia I believe I’d like to thank folks for their end Similarly, the WINS (Wandering grounds. Mayor Wood said she knew there’s a town ordinance that all such of year contributions. Our “thermom- Individual Network Singles) group companies that could do an evaluation burns be conducted in an enclosed eter” has been updated to show that was given permission for their event of all aspects of the pool. barrel with a lid to keep cinders from we have about $32,000 set aside for which will again include camping at Marshal Patterson said there was floating away. If you plan to burn, I the purchase of a new, reliable water Doc Mock Park. new learning about orders of protec- strongly suggest, in consideration of truck to add to our fleet. Deliver do- The new group “Friends of the tion, and that “it’s challenging.” those whose time may be wasted on nations to Denise Bowden, treasurer, Patagonia Pool,” represented by Jan The Planning and Development a false alarm, you make a phone call Ike or Diane Isakson, or c/o PFV&R PO Herron received scheduling for a (P&D) Committee requested a study or two, one to the Sheriff’s office (520) Box 497. study session on the new commit- session for capital improvements for 761-7869 and another to a member Bob Ollerton, our Fleet Manager, tee’s role for February 5 at 6 p.m. Jan 29 at 6 p.m., open to the public of PVF&R, if not the chief himself; has been hard at work getting our Herron added that the committee but comments should be submitted in currently Ike Isakson (520) 604 2973. antique truck spruced up for the next was arranging pool inspections and writing. And please announce the location and century, having sent out the wheels exploring grant applications. The Mayor and Council went into duration of the controlled burn and for its second set of tires. We hope to For the Flood and Flow Com- executive session to review Manag- your contact number so people can have it in good repair and leading this mittee, Chairperson Carolyn Shafer er Robinson’s six-month evaluation. check up if needed. year’s Independence Day parade. This summarized the “Roadmap” project His continuation was approved, with Please also, stick around to keep an is a separate budget item from regular to generate the best possible “base- salary increase, same benefit package, eye on your burn, with a hose at hand. operations and donations to this proj- line” picture of the water conditions and the benefit of a volunteer Person- An alternative is that some of your ect are asked for and appreciated. in the Sonoita Creek Watershed. The al Assistant. He was enthusiastically neighbors would be happy to take your Please feel free to specify a prefer- project has no cost to the town. applauded. leaves for their garden compost piles, ence for where your donations should Shafer introduced Bryce Wednesday, January 22 so talk to your neighbors and let them be put to use: general operations, Kirkpatrick of NextGen Engineering The Mayor mentioned that the know. the new water truck or tires for the who presented powerpoint slides town map would be approved before Some of you may have noticed a antique truck. explaining the kinds of data being the local census began this year. group of us practicing our skills near Marshal Patterson described a gathered and the mineral contami- recent program dealing with local nants most commonly found. wildlife and that several people in his He discussed the data sources Letters To The Editor department had received training in they’ve used for their study. Both dealing with wild creatures, including the Forest Service and South32 have safe removal when necessary. been asked to provide data they are Local Fire Safety Project a Success known to have, for groundwater P&D committee member Melissa It started with a newspaper article as volunteers. and surface waters, and neither has Murietta gave the Committee’s recom- about Nogales Community Emergency We could never have succeed- yet complied. Data gaps, both in mendation that a carport variance at Response Team (CERT) joining with the ed without ARC. They supplied the time and in location, were also men- 240 Duquesne Av. be approved with American Red Cross (ARC) to install alarms, all the equipment to install the tioned in some of the slides. The the condition that the materials be smoke alarms in residents’ homes. alarms (from screws to stepladders), water samples in the Town’s wells non-flammable. P&D committee -re The Patagonia CERT decided to do the and educational material to encourage were mentioned, and the results quested scheduling for a study session same in Patagonia. Patagonia CERT and people to create fire escape plans and have never turned up any red flags. to continue discussion of proposed Red Cross teams installed 111 smoke reduce fire hazards in their homes. NextGen hopes to have their re- changes to the Town’s General Plan, alarms in 62 homes in Patagonia. Even more impressive were the 11 port done soon. The Mayor showed to be presented subsequently to the When we contacted the ARC we ARC volunteers and two ARC employ- interest in a proposal to continue Town for general discussion and possi- found them eager to supply the ees who gave up their Saturday to help the study. The studies will be avail- ble action. alarms, come to Patagonia, provide install the alarms. They came from able online and the “Patagonia Wa- Councilman Finch reported that the installation and fire prevention train- Tucson, Sierra Vista, Hereford and ter Information” tab of the Town’s Town’s CERT volunteer group (Certified ing, and team with CERT volunteers to Green Valley, so they had to wake up website, https://patagonia-az.gov/ Emergency Response Team) and Red install the alarms. quite early to be in Patagonia by the patagonia-water-information/. Cross recently installed free smoke The ten members of CERT signed up 8:30 start time. residents and made reminder calls a We formed seven installation teams week before the event. Only a handful with Red Cross and CERT members or Letters To The Editor of Patagonia residents had to cancel, Patagonia volunteers on each team. I am a big admirer of your local building, maybe where the Gather- and we filled their spots from a waiting The two supply teams and the head- newspaper, and enjoy every edition. A ing Grounds is now. He perhaps had list. There were 64 households on our quarters staff were also mixed teams. correction to last month's article con- helpers such as Rhonda Brew. It was final list, and of those only two were We worked together well. cerning the mural painted on the end first painted at least 25 yrs ago; over not home when we arrived. I’m proud of the work of our CERT of the block. It was not a student work, time it became faded. A few years We also provided breakfast and volunteers, thrilled at the generosity but the work of a talented local artist ago, my husband decided it was lunch, a headquarters, some of the of the Red Cross volunteers, and just who had family here, and perhaps still worth keeping. He contacted the vehicles, and the local logistics of plain happy with what we succeeded does. Daniel Randolph is the artist who owner for permission, and commis- installation routes and maps. Town in doing. conceived the project and did most of sioned Rhonda to touch it up. Manager Ron Robinson and his wife, Marilyn Miller the work. He had a small studio in the Phyllis Klosterman, Patagonia Debbie, joined our installation teams Patagonia PAGE 11 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 In the last century, the north and face water makes it uninhabitable for shed that have never been sampled south sections of the watershed have aquatic life, affecting the southern and continue to sample more where Water Quality had a lot of mining activity, but there part of the watershed and specifically there is existing data. is little data from the north and east- Adam Gulch. The groundwater in this The presentation concluded with Report ern parts of the watershed. Currently area is naturally “hard” caused by recommendations that a watershed the southern part of the watershed, Calcium Bicorbonate (CACO3). CACO3 committee or council be formed to Presented that is regularly sampled by Arizona affects plumbing infrastructure, plants, develop long-term thinking around Department of Environmental Quality “may add a salty flavor to the water,” the health and management of the By Aisha Sander (ADEQ), shows that there are parts of and affects the way erosion occurs, watershed. The Town of Patagonia Flood and the watershed that are impaired and bringing naturally occurring elements Currently the Sonoita Creek water- Flow Committee and the Friends of have chronic or acute exceedances of into the watershed. shed is not under active management Sonoita Creek (FOSC) hosted an event pollutants as defined by the ADEQ. Despite the exceedances in near- by the state. When a watershed is on Jan. 22 focusing on the conclusion Exceedances is the term used by by streams, the study shows that the designated as an active management of their water quality study, conduct- ADEQ when pollutants in a sample “Town of Patagonia municipal well area (AMA) it sets in motion a set of ed by the Nextgen Engineering firm, exceed the limit safe for humans. samples have been tested for 89 differ- policies to protect the watershed. based in Tucson. The report, to be Some samples get categorized under ent contaminants, with zero samples AMA areas in Arizona include the released to the public in March 2020, exceedances because of a one-time exceeding health standards.” Santa Cruz River, which is the water gathered data regarding the watershed measurement (acute) while others The gaps in the current data reveal source for Tucson. to create a baseline for water quality, are measured over time (chronic). that testing for groundwater is concen- O’Brien said that the stakeholders critical for monitoring the health of Other sections of the watershed are trated in the middle of the watershed should not wait for Phoenix to make a watershed. Nextgen Engineering not impaired but have had chronic or and there is very little information the Sonoita Creek Watershed an AMA studied all available reliable data on acute exceedances in their samples about the north and south sections. and to take action now to begin the both groundwater and surface water and are categorized as “non-attaining.” There are almost no samples from process to secure protection and fund- spatially and over time. There are sections of the watershed springs throughout the watershed. ing from the state. There has been continual presence that are unimpaired. A majority of the For surface water, the data is concen- by humans in Santa Cruz County for watershed is not currently sampled or trated in the southern 12,000 years. The town of Patagonia monitored by the ADEQ. part of the watershed is located within the Sonoita Creek “With the geology of this area it The number of sam- Watershed, which is also used by is not surprising to see metals in the ples have also dramati- ranchers, fishermen, miners and the watershed”, said Bill O’Brien, head cally reduced in the last US Forest Service. It is a wildlife cor- engineer for NextGen. However, decade, though there ridor, because of its riparian habitat exceedances of certain metals in the is no conclusive answer and elevation, and a tourist attraction. historical data can be assumed to be to why that is the case. Along with historic ranching there has due to mining activity, said NextGen Nextgen suggested that also been poor land management. consultant Bruce Kirkpatrick. we need citizen scien- All these are sources of stress for the It is important to consider the tists to gather data for watershed. impact of acidity. Acidity in the sur- the areas of the water-

July 2019 Aerial Photo of Hermosa Project Site

There is NO MODERN MINING that will meet the high standards necessary to protect the vitality of the Patagonia Mountains and our water resources.

The Patagonia Mountains are part of the Madrean Pine Oak Woodlands, a Global Biodiversity hotspot identiÞed by scientists as one of the top places most in need of protection for SPECIES SURVIVAL during a time of rapid species extinction.

PAGE 12 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 A New Face at Patagonia Crossing Over the Stream Montessori By Aisha Sander By Robert Druchniak Verena Miller, or Miss V as her students Like a cluster and the noise call her, has roots in of leaves for the soft sound Patagonia, having we set out of footsteps moved here from Georgia when she was with the wind and our breath 10 years old. After grad- on a brook path climbing up uating from PUHS, where juncos gathered to those views Miller moved to Tucson taking flight, we dreamt of to attend the Universi- streaking white sitting behind ty of Arizona and then against dark trees. a desk. Pima College to complete an associate degree in Early Childhood We gave up We let go Education. the busy stream the language In the summer of of the workplace of business, 2019 Miller had just for mountain air the office chatter completed her degree and sunlight, for birdsong and was planning to left the traffic and river music. move to Oregon. How- ever, her great-grandmother was moving Photo by Aisha Sander from Georgia to Verena Miller has returned to Patagonia to teach Patagonia and Miller was preschool at Patagonia Montessori. asked if she would be inter- the individualized, intimate setting of ested in moving home to help with her the school is best for a child’s develop- caregiving. ment.” Miller said, “I always knew I wanted Miller is guided by a number of to be with my great-grandmother in core principles in her classroom. First, the last years of her life but thought she aims to be an observer and, rather that I would have to uproot and move than correcting children, she watches to Georgia to be with her. When the and waits for an opportunity to model chance came for me to be with her in how to use the materials in the class- Patagonia, I took it.” room. Second, she sets up the class- As Miller prepared to move to room in a way that students are guided Patagonia, her father told of her a job by their individual interests to the opportunity at the Patagonia Elemen- Montessori materials. Third, she gives tary Montessori School for a preschool students the time to figure things out teacher. When school principal Jessie for themselves. Lastly, she models and Beebe interviewed Miller, she knew demonstrates how to use the materials that she was the right fit for the without using a lot of words. school. Within three weeks Miller had Growing up in Patagonia has shaped to move, find a place to live and begin Miller’s personality and returning to Photo by Johnny Chapin preparing for the new semester. her hometown as A semester into her role as the a teacher has been new preschool Montessori teacher, unexpectedly won- Mystery Novels Miller has committed to training in derful, she said. “I the Montessori method under the never knew it would Set in the Sonoita Valley Cose Buone supervision of Beebe. “The Montessori feel so good to give method and this small-town school is back and serve my a perfect fit for me,” Miller said, “and community.” by Carl and Jane Bock Now Open Local Poet Honored at Thurs · Fri · Sat

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honored as a Famous Woman nior Pro Rodeo Association c a s l i n g of the West during the Nation- and the Santa Cruz County al Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Fair & Rodeo Association. Chef/Owner Nevada in Dec. 2019. Anderson attends Pro Available Now on 436 Naugle Ave. Anderson’s poem, “Brandin’ Rodeo Cowboy Association Time” is published in "Trea- Rodeos, Little Britches Rode- Amazon in Book, eBook Patagonia, AZ sured Poems of America." os, Indian Rodeos, and is a 85624 She attended California contributor to National Pro and Audible Format Polytechnic State University, Rodeo Hall of Fame. 520·394·0010 PAGE 13 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 highest standards of safety and South32 Finishes water conservation, cost over SECG Marks First $30 million. By Becky Cooper Remediation at The project, commenced in Anniversary 2017, involved over a million January 1 marked the one-year an- assisted with the establishment of Trench Mine work hours from South32 em- niversary of the closure of the Sonoita the current study group exploring a South32 today announced com- ployees and contractors, most Courthouse by the county, and the boundary change with results due by pletion of its voluntary remediation local to Santa Cruz County. beginning of the grassroots Sonoita the end of 2020. project at the former Trench Mine, a Pat Risner, President of the Elgin Community Group (SECG). SECG The group coordinated at the state closed mine last operated more than Hermosa Project, said “South32 works has had an active and productive year level to bring awareness of high taxes 50 years ago on the present-day Her- to high standards because that matters and plans to continue to advocate for and residential assessments impacting mosa Project site. deeply to our stakeholders, whether eastern Santa Cruz County in 2020. Eastern SCC, met with Cochise and The project involved remediating they own wells downstream from our Over this past year SECG has Santa Cruz County officials on com- tailings from historic mining activi- site, livestock close to the waterways, worked with officials and members of munity issues and connected with ties. Previously, the tailings had high or shares in our company. It also the community and conducted two the Tubac Santa Cruz Valley Citizens moisture content and were placed matters deeply to all of us who work at community town halls to capture and Counsel. directly on native ground. This type of Hermosa. We need to be able to hold prioritize community concerns. The Future plans include discussions tailings storage facility (TSF) allowed our heads high when we talk about our group has also hosted two county about how to repurpose the Sonoita for stormwater to soak through and work, and I’m proud to say that our training sessions at the Sonoita Fair- Courthouse and exploring the creation enter local waterways during heavy project team can do that.” grounds about understanding and of a 501.c.(3) or (4) foundation to rainfall, carrying heavy metal contam- “South 32 has done a great job in appealing property taxes, expanded facilitate grants and county contribu- inants. designing and working with the VRP to watch-dog efforts by attending numer- tions to benefit the community. The The TSF has now been redesigned ensure that we have the right system ous Board of Supervisors, School and group would like to facilitate election as a dry stack system, which means in place to address everything that's Fire Board meetings, coordinated com- debates and discussions, inform the the tailings are highly compressed coming off their property, to include munity presentations by the School community of vacancies on various with low moisture levels. A multilayer their future processing,” said VRP pro- and Fire Boards with focus on their boards and encourage citizens to run. liner system with sophisticated lead gram director for ADEQ Laura Malone. budgets, conducted two community SECG will continue to monitor and detection underlays the tailings, col- “It’s a win for the environment, and surveys and published nine articles in inform the State Study Group and lecting rainwater that soaks through that's first and foremost. It's a win for the Patagonia Regional Times and the continue to monitor and report on the and directing it to an on-site treat- South32, because they have a viable Nogales International. SECG has also Board of Supervisors, and the School ment plant. mine site, and they're going to be worked to expand outreach via email and Fire Boards The remediation work was com- able to be in that area for a long time. and Facebook. For more information about the pleted in accordance with the Volun- And it's a win for the agency, because At the state level, SECG assisted Sonoita Elgin Community Group, con- tary Remediation Program (VRP) of we know we have a site that is being Representative Gail Griffin in develop- tact sonoitaelgincommunitygroup@ the Arizona Department of Environ- managed appropriately and works well ing HB2486 on county boundaries and, gmail.com. mental Quality. The approach adopt- with the agency to address any of our after that bill failed in the legislature, ed, which was selected to ensure the concerns.”

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PAGE 14 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 The obvious di- greedily devouring the lemma here from the fruit. They pull in small- plant’s perspective er branches with their is that its seeds are paws and artfully hang immobile and there- - even upside-down - in fore condemned to be order to reach as much moved only by wind, of the bounty as possi- water, or gravity. ble. Watching a troop of While many plant these neotropical species employ these procyonids is truly a means of dispersal, marvel. February's others have recruited warm-blooded Seeing other mam- vertebrates - our birds and mammals - mals ferry fruits is Far-flung in an effort not only to transport future decidedly more difficult, generations to more distant locales, as they tend to be mostly but even to help them germinate bet- nocturnal. Still, scat Fruits ter in the process. Surround your seed doesn’t lie, and even less February can be a rather bleak with tasty flesh and there’s no telling observant forest wander- month, dietarily speaking, for our na- just who might come in and sup upon ers may notice the seeds Photo by Vince Pinto tive wildlife. While most prudent inver- the free feast, ultimately scarifying the and remaining bright tebrates, reptiles, and amphibians give A coatimundi feasts on the fruits of the netleaf seeds in stomach acids, thus improving orange flesh of hackberries hackberry. it a miss altogether, our broad array germination rates! in the scat of northern rac- of birds and mammals must somehow This year the fruits of netleaf hack- coon, ringtail, grey fox (yes, of various Juniperus species. Sage tough it out and find sufficient food. berry heavily bedeck their branches in they can climb trees with alacrity), thrashers, uncommon winter visitors Fortunately for these stolid February an ongoing feast. Living up to its alter- Virginia opossum, and possibly some to our parts, can be found hanging out foragers, several key plant species nate name, sugarberry, the fruit tastes of our skunk species as well. in red-berry juniper, often consuming dangle their fruits predominantly in like rich date sugar - a sure temptation Coinciding with this sugarberry ban- the fruit they’re surrounded by. Once winter. Not only does a wild animal for mammals and birds alike. A cursory quet are the truly different fruits (real- I marveled at a red-berry juniper tree gain nutrition and fitness from dining glance at the range map of this tree ly unopened, fleshy cones) of red-ber- near my home that simultaneously upon winter’s wild fruits, but the fruits species virtually screams “birds ate ry juniper. This widespread conifer, like housed multiple sage thrashers, a themselves gain much in the bargain me!” as many isolated populations are hackberry, has variable fruiting years. northern mockingbird, a curve-billed as well. found in the western U.S. I have wit- This year has been a boon, much to thrasher, and a crissal thrasher! In the game of “eat or be eaten” nessed American robins, Townsend’s the benefit of our frugivorous native Adding to February’s frozen fruit superficial examination of the relation- solitaires, and cedar waxwings, among birds and mammals. feast are various mistletoes (as per my ships between native plants and wild- others, downing the tasty orange-red Despite its aromatic taste, juniper last article), snakewood or Warnock’s life seem to be heavily skewed towards fruits of this species. fruit draws in much the same lineup condalia, fishhook barrel cactus, cane animals taking advantage of plants. A slew of medium-sized, omniv- of mammalian munchers as netleaf cholla, and silverleaf nightshade - each After all, when a wildlife species orous mammals also partake of the hackberry, leading this time to bright with their own fascinating and literally consumes part of a native plant, the sweet treats adorning the netleaf purple remnants in scat. Interestingly, alluring natural history tales to tell. animal benefits, while the plant loses hackberry. The next time you pass this the branches of this juniper are very part of its hard-earned flesh. Right? leaden-barked tree notice its rather mammal-friendly as well in regards to Vincent Pinto and his wife, Claudia, Well, sometimes this relationship gangly, often horizontal limbs. Despite bearing their weight. run RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS LLC, actually can benefit the plant. 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One of the brightest and Betelgeuse is clearly at risk. It may around and by chance embedded in a Starstruck most observable objects in our just have another 100,000 years of meteor that fell to Earth. Even crazier, winter night sky is life, a mere blink of the eye in the life the same researchers found evidence Betelgeuse in the huge constel- of a star. But the recent dimming has of other, much younger stars, more lation Orion, The Hunter. The “red gi- led some to wonder whether its end stardust, in the same piece of rock that ant” is a variable star. It has brightened may come even sooner. When it does found its way to Australia. and dimmed for as long as people have finally succumb, when its core finally But it’s much more than that. At gazed upon it. It is so immense that if burns up the last of the helium and is a lecture I attended many years ago, it were to replace the sun at the center left with solid, heavier elements, it will someone asked the speaker whether of our solar system, its mass would shrink and then explode violently into his study of astronomy and the awe overtake and engulf our planet. a supernova that will be unmistakably he felt on a regular basis made him We normally think that it takes time visible to all. feel small or whether, being a part of to grow so large. But that is not the And then what? Well, researchers something so grand, he felt larger than case with Betelgeuse. While the sun have been analyzing a meteorite that life. is, perhaps, around 4.5 billion years fell in Australia some 50 years ago. The thing is, I don’t remember his By Harold Meckler old, the red giant is a baby at just 10 They have been able to date embed- answer. I was too busy forming my million years of age. Just like us, stars ded, microscopic particulates, and own. I was too busy trying to un- Everywhere you turn there’s evi- are not all the same. Sometimes, the have concluded that some of these derstand that there is no distinction dence of the cycle of life. It’s obvious best and brightest among us are not tiny grains or, as they phrase it, star- between the heavens and the earth. and, for all of us, it’s altogether com- rewarded with long life. Scientists have dust, are 7 billion years old. Just as One reflects the other. The cycle of life forting. It’s in the trees, in the flow- always known that red giants behave Betelgeuse will explode, so did an is everywhere. Matter is neither gained ering bushes crushed by the winter this way. Their growth is too great to ancient star in our galaxy. Its remnants nor lost, it’s just moved from one cold and yet in full bloom by June, and be sustained. flew into space billions of years before object to another. We’re the stardust. certainly in eyes of every newborn, Recent articles have pointed out our sun was born, before any of the Does it matter whether the emotion of human or otherwise. And, it’s in the that Betelgeuse has, of late, dimmed planets we are so familiar with were awe makes one feels bigger or small- stars. They’re born, they age, they die, much more than usual. It may simply created. And, while the explosion er? I don’t think so. It only matters that and from their deaths new stars are be an anomaly, a function of an old of that star helped to generate new we know that we can experience it created. star having a coughing fit of sorts. But stars, bits and pieces continued to fly because we’re part of it. PAGE 15 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 Ranch Tour to Benefit South32 Exec Meets Local Scholarships By Betty Barr With School Bd. By Marion Vendituoli

Contributed photo The ZZ Cattle Corporation is a fourth-generation, family owned ranch which stretches from the border northward to Peña Blanca Lake. The Santa Cruz County Cowbelles County 4-H and FFA students will Ranch Tour 2020 will be held Saturday, help direct parking and have some of March 28 at the ZZ Cattle Corporation, their exhibits and produce available located northwest of Nogales. for purchase. Photo by Marion Vendituoli The daylong event begins at the A brief discussion of how ranchers, Pat Risner says that the Hermosa Project is committed to minimizing risk, ranch headquarters at 9 a.m. and farmers, and various agencies cooper- noise and dust at the Patagonia Schools. features a guided tour of the histor- ate with each other to facilitate work- Pat Risner, president of the route.” The mine has a “three-tiered ic house led by a family member, as ing along the border will be emceed Hermosa Project, addressed the approach” to the school safety issue, well as a pack mule demonstration by by Dean Fish of the Santa Fe Ranch. joint Patagonia School Boards on he explained. “Our first preference Shane Lyman, U.S. Forest Service. Mike The panel includes representatives of Jan. 15 to discuss potential traffic is to eliminate that risk entirely.” If and Beth Hughes will interact with Arizona State Game and Fish and U.S. concerns near school property. the trucks were to be routed past the guests on a calf roping dummy and Pat Border Patrol, ZZ Cattle Corporation Eight members of the Elementa- school, he suggested that “there is all Fischer will explain the art of reading rancher Dan Bell, John Fleischer of JM ry and High School Boards, as well kinds of technology to eliminate risk.” brands. Cattle Corporation and Chris Ciruli of as four staff members, were present He restated that “Any level of risk is to- Shuttle bus transportation will be the Produce Distributors Industry. for the meeting. Safety concerns tally unacceptable,” and said that there provided to the corral area for working The purpose of the tour is to fund about increased truck traffic from would be full transparency about what ranch horse/cattle demonstrations and the Santa Cruz County Cowbelles’ mining activities had been raised by technology would be utilized on trucks horseshoeing along with Michaela and scholarship program for graduating local environmentalist and author being used by the mine. Andrew McGibbon showing the latest high school seniors and to aid in the Gary Nabhan in an opinion piece The issue of dust raised by passing innovations in handling cattle. organization’s beef and agricultural in the December issue of the PRT, and possible increased exposure to Live music and cowboy poetry by promotional efforts. Registration is $85 which had also been circulated Valley fever was also raised. “We can Eldon Housley will entertain during the per person and includes all the above throughout the community. The minimize dust,” he said. He added that luncheon, which features Rex Dalton’s plus complimentary gift bags for each School board invited both Nabhan dust would only be an issue during authentic chuckwagon bbq steaks with guest. and Risner to address the Board, but construction of the potential road, all the trimmings and Dutch oven fruit To request a registration form or for Nabhan was unable to attend. which would be paved. cobbler. Campfire coffee and wine will additional information, please contact Risner opened his remarks by The issue of truck noise going by also be served. [email protected]. saying that the Hermosa Project the school was raised, with Risner was committed responding by stating “I am very con- to safety. “If we fident that we can address noise with can’t keep people technology. He mentioned that the FIGHT safe, we will not company was looking at electric trucks THE do it,” he said. He as an alternative. refuted Nabhan’s PUHS Board member Jim Cosbey statement that the asked if the material shipped by the FLU! mine had chosen a mine would be going to different ports. route that passed Risner answered that there are ports Protect by the school. “He in CA, on the Gulf Coast and in Mexico yourself stated that we that are potential destinations, but and your have revealed our that they would prefer to use one port. love ones! preferred option He mentioned Guaymas as one option, Local, Organic & Natural Grocery bringing trucks by but that “none of those decisions have Open 7 days a week - 9 am to 6 pm Get your the school. That is been made.” Patagonia Elementary flu shoot not accurate at all,” Board Member Nancy Mccoy asked BE HEALTHY & HAPPY Today! Risner said. “We about the possibility of a light rail sys- have paused, took tem be installed. “A light rail system all • Local grass-fed ground beef a step back, and the way to the site is unlikely,” Risner • Local coffee, honey & crafts are studying how answered. • Ice cream, produce, cheese to move product to South32’s pre-feasibility study market.” will be released in April, according to • Bulk beans, grains & flour “We have Risner, which should provide some • Vegan & gluten free foods evaluated up to 13 clarity regarding, among other issues, different routes,” the preferred routes and method of • Case price discounts! he stated. “Going transport for the ore being shipped to 347 McKeown Avenue, Patagonia, AZ by the school is market. 520-394-2786 520-281-1550 mariposachc.net not the preferred PAGE 16 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 Glimpses Into Our Past By Alison Bunting friendship and marriage. Fern and Six of the nine one-room schools Dixie became close friends and in built in Eastern Santa Cruz County in 1913 attended the summer session at the early 1900s were in close to Elgin, Arizona Normal School [now Northern where the population was booming. Arizona University] in Flagstaff. In Au- The 1900 U.S. Census had one enu- gust, Fern received her second-grade meration district (Elgin) for the area teacher’s certificate. [Tucson Citi- and recorded a total of 154 residents. zen, 7/1/1913; Arizona Republic, By the 1920 Census there were four 8/28/1913]. enumeration districts (Canille, Elgin, In 1913 Chopeta married Bill Collie. Sonoita, and Vaughn) and 409 resi- They had one daughter, Leslie Fern, dents. As a result, schools were built born in 1918. Chopeta took the civil in Elgin, Canelo, Parker Canyon, Rain service Postmaster exam in 1914, was Valley, Sonoita and Vaughn, and teach- secretary of the Santa Cruz County ers were needed for all. In addition to Fair Association in 1915, and the WWI the newspaper sources cited below registrar for Elgin in 1918. She taught information for this article comes from in Cochise County, Vaughn, and Rain Betty Barr’s "Hidden Treasures of Valley. [Tucson Citizen 5/22/1922, Photo courtesy of the Moss Family From left: ) Almond Walker, Dixie Collie Walker, Leslie Collie (Bill & Santa Cruz County" (2006). 9/4/1923; AZ Daily Star, 8/30/1924]. Chopeta Collie’s daughter), Stone Collie, and Fern Bartlett Collie on their By 1925 the family was living in double wedding day, August 28, 1919. Three women from two pioneer Tucson. Chopeta began to work at families in the Elgin area played a key the Fisher Music Company where she Stone Collie and Dixie married Almond lists Stone’s occupation as carpenter role in the education of area children. headed up the record and sheet music Walker in a double wedding ceremo- and Fern’s as teacher. They had three Dixie Collie, age 16, and her brother departments. She and Bill divorced in ny. Almond was a cowboy Dixie had daughters, Marka, Jane, and Faye. Stone joined her parents, Ruben and 1929; she remarried in 1933. A talent- met in Russelville; he was disabled by In 1929 Fern ran unopposed for the Lucinda, in Elgin about 1910. An older ed pianist, trained at Oberlin Music pleurisy not long after they wed. They school board post in the Amphitheater brother, Bill, had begun homesteading Institute, Chopeta was active in the moved to Tucson in 1922 where Dixie District, a position she held for sev- in Vaughn a few years earlier. Dixie Tucson music scene. She died in 1977, worked as a cafeteria cook for many eral years. She was a member of the was certified to teach second grade age 84. years. The couple also owned and executive committee that arranged for at age 17. [AZ Republic 6/18/1911]. Dixie’s first teaching assignments operated the Walker Riding Stables. the first concert of the fledgling Tucson Chopeta, age 20 and Fern, age 18, were in the mining towns of Mowry, Almond and Dixie had three children, Symphony in 1929 and was first violin moved with their parents, Marcus and Greaterville, and Russelville, while Fern Philip, Robert and Mary. Almond died chair of the symphony in 1930. [AZ Nellie Bartlett, to homestead in Elgin began teaching at the Elgin school. in 1960, age 71; Dixie died in 1991, age Daily Star, 1/12/1930, 9/12/1948]. By in May 1912. Within a month Chopeta In 1917 Fern organized the program 97. 1940 the couple had returned to Elgin had passed the certificate exam to for Children’s Day, and Dixie was part Fern and Stone Collie ranched on where they operated a guest ranch teach first grade. [Arizona Republic, of a quartet that provided musical Stone’s Vaughn homestead until 1925 and Fern once again taught at the Elgin 6/12/1912]. The Bartlett and Collie accompaniment. [The Border Vidette, when they were forced to sell their School. Stone died in 1982, age 90 and families quickly became intertwined by 6/17/1917]. In 1919 Fern married ranch and move to Tucson when cattle Fern in 1984, age 89; both are buried prices dropped. The 1930 U.S. Census at the Black Oak Cemetery in Canelo. Mountain Empire Rotary Undercurrents Hosts Recycling Event By Anne Gibson By Patra Kelly monitors, rusty old Ages ago, stuff that had been it seems, laying around their I fell into a river property for years. rushing toward a Sea Given that the with no name or shore. county is recycling a small percentage of Now I float items deposited at on the Sea’s surface, the Sonoita dump and drawn beneath in the recycle bins in by undercurrents Patagonia, it's a tre- when we speak of things mendous community that take us places service to have the known and unfathomed, opportunity of getting shadowed and luminous, Contributed photo junk hauled away by a and back again company that not only Michael Sweedo unloads material from his truck at from earth’s magnificence the Fairgrounds to be hauled away by Suburban recycles, but refurbish- to human wastelands, Miners of Tucson. es items and donates in and out The Mountain Empire Rotary spon- the items to their "Free of thinking sored a community recycling event on Store" in Tucson to be re-used. asking Dec. 28. Spearheaded by Clare Many household items are avail- marveling Bonelli, the Suburban Miners of able at the Free Store, 3820 E. Black- musing Tucson came to the Sonoita Fair- lidge Drive. The store is open on lamenting Wednesday mornings and on the first grounds on a very cold, snowy morn- playing Artwork by Rhonda Brew ing to haul off unused electronics, Saturday of each month. sinking scrap metal and packaging foam. The Mountain Empire Rotary Club into the depths All morning folks came with their hopes to sponsor this event every of this Sea cars and truck beds full of old stuff, in- six months as a community service where we can never cluding fencing, metal bed frames, ap- and an effort to further beautify our touch pliances (large and small), computers, landscape. bottom. PAGE 17 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 Open for Business Something New Brewing New Business News in Sonoita By Pat McNamara Eatery to Serve Fast, Fresh Tacos and More By Marion Vendituoli Fans of street tacos in Patagonia have reason to celebrate with the opening of Crown B Taqueria this February at 328 W. Naugle Ave. James and Alexis Banks have remodeled the space that was formerly Mercedes Restau- rant and, more recently, MJ’s Restaurant, and have created a menu based on a variety of street tacos. Street tacos are smaller tacos intended to be eaten as Photo by Pat McNamara finger food. Customers will Sonoita Heritage Coffee displays their products at a recent Empire Ranch be offered a choice of corn or Event. From left: Stephanie Drefs, Kelsey Perez, Mike Wright. flour tortillas or lettuce cups “Good coffee and a good story just coffees and sharing stories of their filled with carne asada, pork go together,” said Sonoita Bible Church experiences. (al pastor), chicken, ground Pastor Mike Wright. His goal for his Wright states that the making of beef, and portobello mushroom newest venture, Sonoita Heritage Cof- really good coffee is in the bean selec- and green chili. There will be fee, located next to the Sonoita Bible tion, how it is roasted and then how it a ‘fixings’ bar with toppings Church, across from the Fire Station on is brewed, similar to the production of that include fresh and pickled Hwy 83, is to produce artisan coffee a good wine. Photo by Aisha Sander vegetables and locally made and, ultimately, provide a community Wright stated that coffee beans are salsa. The couple will also be James and Alexis Banks want to create gathering place. not beans at all but seeds from a fruit, serving Mexican corn on the cob a welcoming atmosphere for locals and tourists at the Crown B Taqueria in As pastor of the church and chap- much like a pit in a cherry. Coffee is topped with crema, butter, queso Patagonia. lain for the fire department, Wright grown at higher altitudes close to the fresca, chili and cilantro. Mexican racehorses at tracks across the coun- already had his dance card full but a equator. He purchases his beans from sourced soda will be available, and the try. little idea, planted by his friend Steve Africa, Chiapas Mexico, other parts of couple is planning to serve alcohol, as The couple both grew up in eastern Gamble was still lurking in the back of Central America and Hawaii. Prefer- well. The restaurant will be open Tues Santa Cruz County. James attended his mind. Gamble introduced Wright to ring to support the Mexican economy, – Thursday, 11a.m. – 7p.m. and Friday, PUHS, and Alexis grew up in Elgin, the artisan coffee roasting. Wright was so Chiapas is where he tends to get most Saturday, 11a.m. – 9p.m, as soon as great-granddaughter of Cassie and taken by the smell of the roasting cof- of his product. the liquor license is approved. Clint Mellor, of Canelo. They moved fee beans and taste of the final brewed Once dried, raw coffee beans have The Banks were inspired by their away from the area but returned in product that, with the encouragement a very long shelf life and can keep for frequent trips to Mexico to focus on 2019 with their three-year-old daugh- of his sister and brother-in-law from years. Once the beans are roasted, this cuisine. “We love street tacos,” ter Sophía. They continue to train hors- California, Sonoita Heritage Coffee was the shelf life is shortened and once Alexis said. They wanted to provide an es on their Lake Patagonia property. born. ground, the decomposition is even inexpensive, fast food option for diners James, who had worked breaking the An electric roaster was purchased quicker. in Patagonia. They have remodeled the young horses in his father’s stables, and a special attachment for his pro- Wright offered tips in storing coffee. restaurant and patio area and added is now concentrating on team roping pane grill was procured. The coffee “The trick to keeping it fresh is to keep a small bar. The couple plans to hire horses, while Alexis continues working beans were ordered online, as were the oxygen out, moisture out, light out PUHS students and plans to extend with barrel horses. the special packaging and labels. and keep it away from heat,” he said. their hours on high school game nights At the restaurant, James is the chef, Wright had done extensive research “Keeping coffee in the freezer or re- to provide a place where players and while Alexis takes care of the front of into the art of coffee making and frigerator is not recommended unless fans can grab a meal after the games. the house. Alexis has been involved picked the brains of fellow coffee the container remains sealed. Once The Banks consider their venture in the restaurant business for several connoisseurs in the area to help him opened, it is best to keep the coffee in to be a tribute to James’ late father, years. Her first job was at the Steakout produce the best, artisan coffee pos- an airtight container in a cabinet away David Banks, a well-known racehorse in Sonoita. “It’s a dream to have your sible. Sonoita Heritage Coffee was off from heat.” trainer. The walls of the dining area are own place,” she said. “I want this to and running, or rather ‘roasting.’ Wright hopes that his little coffee covered with winner’s circle photos of be the neighborhood “Cheers.” I want But that was only part of the whole shop takes hold in Sonoita and will family owned and trained horses and the cowboys, the miners, law enforce- picture that Wright had in mind. The bring the community together for the TVs broadcast live racing. David ment, the birdwatchers and the locals word ‘Heritage’ is in the name of his friendship and a perfectly brewed cup Banks ran his racing stable on Harshaw to come in and feel welcome.” business because he is especially inter- of coffee. Sharing the history and sto- Rd. in Patagonia, where ested in honoring the heritage of the ries of this special place in Arizona with Spirit Tree Inn is now Sky Islands and sharing the history and locals and travelers is his goal. Wright located, from 1983 – atmosphere of the Sonoita / Elgin area. trusts that this atmosphere captures 1999, when the family Wright has a passion for bringing the warm spirit of his customers as the moved to Kentucky and people together as a community. His aroma of roasting coffee beans has then Louisiana. James’ tasting room next to his office offers captured his. aunt, Virginia Banks books to share and comfortable seat- For more information, visit Sonoita Lazenby, who helped to ing. His dream is to eventually own a Heritage Coffee at Facebook@ Sonoita finance the Taqueria, coffee house where people could meet Heritage Coffee. Wright can be con- continues to run both and relax in a comfortable atmosphere tacted at Info@SonoitaHeritageCoffee. flat and steeplechase while savoring artisan, specialty com. PAGE 18 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 Check It Out At The Library

Four new members have joined the Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association 2020 Board of Directors. New officers are Harry Dot- son, president; Doug Van Epps, vice-president; Paul Brosseit, secretary and Tiffany George, treasurer. From left: Ken Karrells, Doug Van Epps, Ed Photo by Laura Wenzel Gaines, Paul Brosseit, Randy Scouten, Harry Dotson, Nick Robbs, Tiffany George. Not present, Jim Rowley. Tucson Wildlife Center volunteers enthrall the audience with tales of baby javelinas, skunks, and hawks at their recent presentation at the library By Valerie Hing By Laura Wenzel Patagonia Library further! Donated by Steve Niichel and Senior Center News The Patagonia Senior Center will a party and raffle. is in the thick of Nancy Coyote, the pantry used to be at begin a Guest Chef meal program on 598 meals were served in Decem- winter programming, from the the Eastern Arizona Food Bank loca- Saturday , Feb. 29 at 5 p.m. Town Man- ber. The transportation program drove Arizona Humanities Road Scholar tion at the 7th Day Adventist Church. ager, Ron Robinson, will be the first 2,493.6 miles in December with 44 Series " AZ Speaks," to Music and Col- The pantry is now attached to the “guest chef,” said Chuck Kelly, spokes- clients and 119.25 volunteer driver oring evenings, to the Short Attention front of the library facing Duquesne man for the Center. hours. Span discussion group. Avenue. Stop by anytime, day or night, Future guest chefs will offer In other news, Delta Dental recently In addition, we’ve added the to replenish the shelves with non-per- German, Mexican, Hawaiian and other awarded the Center another grant to Foreign Policy Association’s "Great ishable items or take something for cultural food specialties, said Kelly. help pay dental bills for our seniors. Discussions 2020" for eight weeks on yourself if you need it. Tickets can be purchased at the senior The evaporator cooler was replaced Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m., beginning The library is currently looking for center. and an electric generator will be February 12. The Great Discussions volunteers. Do you have a passion for The Senior Center will celebrate installed to provide electricity during program is America’s largest discussion helping people, working with comput- Valentines Day on Friday, Feb. 14 with blackout periods. program on world affairs. The topics ers, organizing, learning about your this year include Climate Change and community, or being surrounded by the Global Order, India and Pakistan, literature and art? Then you might fit Red Sea Security, Modern Slavery and in perfectly with us! Contact Laura at Human Trafficking, and more. Sign up 520-394-2010 for more information. at the library to be part of the discus- We’ve still got room for more teams sion and to get your reading material. at the Friends of the Library Trivia If you’ve been wondering where Fundraiser on Saturday, February 8 the Little Free Pantry has gone, look no from 7-9 pm. Tickets are $25. Behind The Scenes of Town Government By Aisha Sander Meet Andrea Sanchez, the Town of Patagonia’s Admin- istrative Assistant. Sanchez began working in 2010 and is the friendly voice that answers all calls to the town. She enters utility payments into the system, makes deposits to the bank, payroll, accounts pay- able/receivable, answers the phones, gets the council books ready for the meetings, and issues business license. The most difficult aspect of her job is prioritizing her time throughout the day and making sure all her work is completed. Sanchez enjoys time with her co-workers and looks forward to seeing members of the community as they come in to Photo by Aisha Sander pay their bill and to help resolve any residents of Patagonia continue to issues they may have. keep making our little town a beautiful Sanchez said that she hopes “the place to live.”

PAGE 19 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 The Town of Patagonia Garbage Code Lets do our part RIGHT! Critter of the Month By Cami Schlappy 1. Cover your Bins Desert Centipedes (Scolopendra poly- 2. All your Bins should be morpha) spend the accessible by placing them daytime under cover outside of your fence at 6 and come out at a.m night to hunt things like insects, lizards, 3. Garbage bags must be mice, and frogs. sealed and less than 50lbs Improperly Centipedes swing and placed into the bins. disposed garbage their body around is a dangerous when envenomating 4. Containers must be in hazard for prey. This has lead to the misconcep- good condition. everyone. tion that centipedes “pinch” with their 5. Any Garbage that is dis- tail; while in fact, turbed or fallen will not be they use the first pair picked up. of modified legs to inject their venom. 6. Remove your containers Badgers, ringtails, from the sidewalk as soon coyotes, owls, and Photo by Cami Schlappy as practically possible after bobcats prey on them. They also care for hatchlings pick-up. centipedes. for a few days until they disperse. It is Interestingly, female centipedes Thank you to the Town Employees for thought that wild centipedes live for coil around their eggs and groom keeping Patagonia clean. about five years.

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Feb 3: 4-5:30 p.m. Tergar Meditation al Family Day. At the Empire Ranch Patagonia Museum - Oct: open Lunch for Seniors - Fresh-cooked in Sonoita. [email protected] Airfield Group Site. Free. Thurs-Sat 2-4 p.m. Info: www.thepa- meals, Mon - Fri, noon-1 p.m. At the tagoniamuseum.org. Patagonia Senior Center. Feb 1-29: Robert Berk: Recent Paint- Feb 29: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Empire ings, at Camel Parts, Patagonia. Eva Ranch docent training class at San Rafael Community 4-H Club Sr. Citizens of Patagonia Van Service Wright (520) 668-7768 for viewing. Empire Ranch. RSVP by Feb 15. Reg- - 2nd Mon, Patagonia Methodist Medical transportation, Mon - Fri for ister (520)-490-3605 alisbunting@ Church, Thurber Hall, 5:30 p.m. Info: seniors & disabled by appointment Feb 5: 5-10 p.m. Deep Dirt Institute gmail.com. Tami, 455-5561. only. Info: 394-2494. Fundraiser at La Cocina Restaurant & Cantina, Tucson Patagonia Methodist Church Thrift Santa Cruz Singers - rehearsals Thurs Shop - Fri & Sat 10 -2 p.m. MEETINGS at 5 p.m., Beverly-Kendall Opera Feb 6: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Borders, House, 348 Naugle Ave., Patagonia. Angel Wings Thrift & Gift Shop Walls, and Immigration with Scott New members welcome! Warren. Patagonia Library AA - Patagonia Methodist Church Thurs - Sat, 10 - 2 p.m. Our Lady of Fri at 7:30 pm, Sonoita Bible Church the Angels Catholic Church, 12 Los Bingo - 1st & 3rd Mon., St. Theresa Encinos Rd, Sonoita. Feb 8: 8 to 10 a.m. Breakfast in the Tues 7:30 pm. For more AA meet- Parish Hall in Patagonia, 6 p.m. Info: ings call 520-624-4183. Bay at Sonoita Fire Dept. 455-5681. Sonoita/Patagonia Email Newslet- ter - Free. Sign up at clarebonelli@ Feb 8: 6:30 p.m. Friends of Patagonia Overeaters Anonymous - Thurs. Crossroads Quilters - 2nd & 4th sonoitapatagonialocals.com. Library 3rd Annual Trivia Night. Tick- at 6:30 p.m. Fragrance-free meet- Mon, Sonoita Fire Dept., 9 a.m. Info: ing. Patagonia United Methodist ets $25 per person. (520)-732-0453. Patagonia Farmers Market Church. (520) 404-3490. Thursday 10 a.m - 1 p.m. In front of Feb 11 & 28: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Music Open Tennis - Saturdays, PUHS at 9 Red Mountain Foods & Coloring Night at Patagonia Library Al Anon (for family and friends of a.m. Info: 394-2973. alcoholics) Patagonia Community Nogales Mercado Farmers’ Market Feb 12: 8:30 a.m. "Working Lands Methodist Church, Wed @ 7 p.m. Border Community Alliance - Fri 2-5 p.m. 163 N Morley Ave. & Productive Watersheds Work- Monthly cross-border tours. Info: Nogales, AZ. shop" Sonoita Fairgrounds. RSVP NEW Adult Children of Alcoholics www.bordercommunityalliance.org. to [email protected] before Feb (ACA), Methodist Church, Tues Flea Market at Heart of Gold 9. Lunch is provided. No fee. @6:30 p.m. Gratitude Drum Circle - Tuesdays 4-6 Antiques first Saturday of every p.m at the Gazebo in Patagonia Park. month. Free to set up. Call 520-394- Feb 12 (for 8 weeks): 4 to 6 p.m. CHOP (Community Homes of Open to everyone. Bring water, chair, 0199 for any additional information. Foreign Policy Association Great Patagonia, Inc.) Board meeting 3rd. & drum. Extra instruments available. Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Decisions 2020. Pre-register. Suggest- Mon. at 5:30 p.m. in Town Council ed donation $32. Hall Tai Chi- Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30 East SCC Community Food Bank a.m. at Senior’s Center. Free. All 2nd Wednesday of the month 9-10 Feb 1:, 6 to 10 p.m. Valentine’s Day Patagonia Town Council, 2nd & welcome. a.m. at the St Teresa's Church. Dinner Dance at the Sonoita Fair- 4th Wed. at 7 p.m. in Town Council grounds. Couples $50/Singles $30. Hall. Tickets at ccmarodeobiblecamp.com CHURCH SERVICES Rotary Club - 2nd & 4th Thurs., Feb 15: 8 to 11 a.m. Sonoita Produce 5:30 p.m. at the Steak Out. Info: Patagonia Community United Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. on Wheels at Harvest Christian Fel- Sue (520) 990-4648. Methodist Church Youth Group: 2nd & 4th Wed. lowship. $12 donation for produce. 387 McKeown Ave., Patagonia 6-8 p.m. Senior Citizens of Patagonia’s 394-2274 Feb 18 to 20: Banamichi Bus Tour. Board of Directors - 2nd Mon, 3 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Patagonia Museum. German p.m. at the Senior Center. Youth Group: Sun. - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Church Quiroga, 520-343-5641 12 Los Encinos Rd., Sonoita The So AZ Republican Club meet- St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic 394-2954 Feb 22: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mardi Gras ing, 7 p.m. every third Thurs of the Church Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. Casino Night at the Fairgrounds by month, Sonoita Fire House Board 222 Third Ave., Patagonia Rotary. $50 Tickets. events.ticket- room. 394-2954 Harvest Christian Fellowship/ printing.com/event/Mardi-Gras-Ca- Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sonoita Foursquare Church sino-Night-35950. Sue Archibald The Santa Cruz County Democratic 3107 Hwy 83, Sonoita 602-292- (520)880.4648 Party Meeting every 3rd Sat. of the Canelo Cowboy Church 1616 month 9:30 a.m, at the Bowman Hwy 83, MP 14, Elgin 455-5000 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m Feb 25: 6 p.m., "Comic Relief: Make Senior Residences located at 189 N Sunday: First Service: 8:30 a.m. America Laugh Again." At Wild Horse Grand Ave, Nogales. Second Service: 11:00 a.m. Sunday St. Andrews Episcopal Church Restaurant. Arizona Borderland Dem- School: 9:45 a.m. (except third Sonoita Hills Community Chruch ocrats. Free. [email protected]. Community Youth Bible Hang Out Sundays) Ranch Family Fun Day: 7 52 Elgin Rd., Elgin at the Sonoita Bible Church. 2nd a.m. every 3rd Sunday. 2nd & 4th Saturdays: 10 a.m Feb 29: 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Southern and 4th Wed. April Anderson, an- Arizona Quail Forever (SAQF) Annu- [email protected], 520-508-2502 or Sonoita Hills Community Church Quaker Worship Group, Sundays Steve Lindsey 520-559-0155 52 Elgin Rd., Elgin 455-5172 at 10 a.m. Call or email for more *For Tin Shed Theater and Benderly-Kendall Opera House schedules, see page 21 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. information and location. David Krest, [email protected], Visit our website to see the online community calendar. Sonoita Bible Church 3174 N. 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HILL TOP CLASSIC ADOBE IN SONOITA ELGIN RANCH ON 216 ACRES BISCUIT VIEW BEAUTY—ELGIN MLS # 21906981 16 ACRES w/POND MLS# 21931746 PANORAMIC VIEWS MLS # 21926459 10 ACRES Price reduced. 4Bd/2.5Ba, 1984 sf. Remodeled baths, open 5670 SF, luxuriously remodeled. Land is dividable, w/no 1399 sf, 2Bd/2Ba with fabulous views, direct access to kitchen floor plan, fantastic patios to enjoy the great HOA. Direct access to Nat. Forest. Great for horses, vine- BLM land & plenty of room for horses. New Pella doors, views, & private well. LARRY DEMUN 520 732-9179 yard, or nature lovers. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335 completely furnished. CHERYL VOLK 520 975-7271

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NEW LUXURY HOME ON THE MESA JUST LISTED! LAZY RR RANCH ESTATES LAZY RR CUSTOM HOME 116 RED MOUNTAIN CT. 4+ ACRES 12 CAMINO LA PAZ 8 ACRES MLS #21917028 20 ACRES Currently under construction in this gated community. Built in 2008. Split floor plan, 3Bd/2Ba, 1716 sq ft. Lovely Artistic home w/loads of modern green features. AAC/ 2250 sf, 3Bd/2.5Ba. Open design with a WOW kitchen. 2 back patio w/fireplace and great views of Red Mountain. Adobe, radiant floor heating, mini-splits. 2Bd/2Ba w/lg car garage, spectacular views! JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335 Separate studio/workshop. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335 studio. Room for guest house. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335

$535,000 $135,000 $159,000

PATAGONIA CROWN C RETREAT COZY MFR HOME ON LARGE LOT COUNTRY LIVING WITHIN TOWN LIMITS MLS # 21701568 58+ ACRES MLS #21921120 404 SONOITA AVE. MLS #21931570 .58 ACRES Fully fenced, 3Bd/2Ba bungalow guest house. Great build- Comfy double-wide Mfr home on almost 2 lots. Lots of 3Bd/2Ba Mfr home just steps from Montessori School. ing site for your main home. Lovely views and plenty of trees for shade & privacy. 2 Bd/2 Ba, storage building, fully Room for a horse, workshop, garden or hobbies. Private room for horses. CAROL FORD 520 604-0162 fenced. Great location . BARBARA HARRIS 602 826-4026 well, nice views, easy living. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335

PATAGONIA: 325-A McKeown Ave., next to Gathering Grounds 520-394-2120 Jean Miller Carol Ford Co-Owner, General Manager Co-Owner, Designated Broker SONOITA: Corner of Hwys 82 & 83, next to Post Office 520-455-5235 Direct 520-508-3335 Direct 520-604-0162 www.buysonoita.com [email protected] [email protected]

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