November 2018 Serving the Mountain Empire Communities of Canelo, Elgin, Patagonia and Sonoita Vol

NOVEMBER 2018 SERVING THE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITIES OF CANELO, ELGIN, PATAGONIA AND SONOITA VOL. 8, ISSUE 9

By Aisha Sander The 30th Patagonia Fall Festival faced some unforeseen A Rainy Fall Festival challenges due to unfavorable weather conditions as well as discontent expressed by some of the participants with changes in the structure of the event. This year the event was outsourced to a professional event management company, South- ern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA). For the past 29 years the Fall festival has been man- aged and put on by locals, volunteers and most recently by Sky Island Tourist Association (SITA). A SAACA representative said they were very excited to work at the Fall Festival, and that it was a perfect fit, as they specialize in creating art experiences. Their goals were to keep the artists happy and to give them opportunities for business and marketing. They also hoped to provide overall support to the town and the business community. As an organization that has primarily worked in the urban areas of Arizona, SAACA was excited to branch out to a rural area and merge the best of both worlds for the Fall Festival. SAACA intends to reinvest the funds generated from the festival by giving a portion to the town and retaining a portion for their own arts programming around Arizona. There were some significant changes with the new management. The first change was to remove Photo by Aisha Sander Friday as a full day for vendors, limiting it to a com- Two young boys enjoy the chance to play in the mud puddles in the Patagonia Park at the Fall Festival munity kick-off celebration. Some vendors were disappointed to lose a day of business. Local potter For the past 25 years both the Arizona Borderland Emmett McLoughlin, Past Chairman of Southern Martha Kelly shared that Friday was when she sold Democrats (AZBD) and Southern Arizona Republicans Arizona Republicans, said, “When we got to Pata- most of her art and when “serious buyers” would have had booths there. According to Morris Farr, gonia it was raining heavily and there was concern come to the Festival. Andy Wood, business owner a board member of AZBD, the political booths are about not having weights for our tent, and evidently and the Mayor-elect, also felt that the festival should a public service, run by volunteers, and there has there was not going to be much traffic at the location remain three days and that local artists and vendors never been any argumentation or confrontation at anyway. So, the candidates decided to walk about.” should be given priority over those who come from the events. One of the main sponsors of the event, Patagonia out of the area. This year AZBD set up their booth on McKeown Area Resource Alliance (PARA), was disappointed The other major change was to not allow any Avenue, and were disappointed not to be full partici- with the management of the festival. They found political organization to have a booth at the festival. pants at the festival. that SAACA was See FESTIVAL Page 3 Lions on the Loose in New Director Patagonia Page 3 for Paton’s

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PAGE 2 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 Friday and Saturday. Doc’s Dyes, from FESTIVAL Bisbee, said that there were “posi- Lions Sighted in Patagonia Continued from Page 1 tive changes this year at the festival By Aisha Sander poor at communicating changes. For because of SAACA.” They appreciated example, the hours of the festival were how SAACA gave vendors breaks and changed from 10-4 to 9-5 without brought snacks and water periodical- much notice. ly. Doc’s Dyes witnessed SAACA staff PARA, Martha Kelly, the Patagonia and volunteers working hard to help Montessori School, and other booths mitigate the effects of the rain and said were not informed of the very specif- that the staff was accommodating to ic standards for weighting the tents. vendors who were most affected by Martha Kelly said that there was a lot the weather. of extra administration and that many LuLu’s Sorbet, from Scottsdale, vendors were not comfortable doing was delighted with the festival and everything online. She said there was observed that people were loyal to no survey in her packet to provide this event despite the rainy Saturday. feedback. They said SAACA was “really helpful Some vendors complained that and [we] had a great experience with they were not able to reach SAACA them”. by phone or email in response to SAACA brought 30 new vendors questions. Another complaint was from their network to the festival and that SAACA did not provide recycling provided 10 staff and 20 volunteers to bins for the trash at the festival. A help run the event. They took on the Photo by Kathy West local resident thought that the fees task to organize the event in April of Two young mountain lions rest in a tree at the Nature Conservancy were too high and excluded people in this year, a much shorter timeline than Preserve in Patagonia. town who could have participated and for most of their events. Marty Lawrence, the Preserve long means there is something attract- benefitted from the event. Mayor-elect As a non-profit organization that Manager at the Nature Conservancy ing them. I can almost guarantee they Wood felt strongly that if SAACA was uses its revenue to support arts pro- in Patagonia, first saw a pair of young are hanging around because folks are generating funds from parking fees, gramming, SAACA wants to continue to mountain lions on September 19 in the feeding deer, javelina, wild turkeys, then that money should be invested in work with the town of Patagonia and field in front of the visitor center. On outdoor cats, and other critters that local schools or local non-profits. to learn from their experiences. September 22, Kathy West, a volun- the lions are preying upon. This is one Other vendors, however, stated SAACA plans to survey the vendors teer at the Preserve, spotted the same of the main reasons I so vehemently that they were extremely pleased with about their experience at the festival juvenile lions in a cottonwood tree in discourage feeding of any wildlife, and SAACA and their organization, especial- and will share the results with the the Preserve. “After I stood there a why it is unlawful in several counties ly considering the difficult weather on Patagonia Town Council. while looking at them they lost inter- [but not in Santa Cruz]...Finding some est in me and started casually looking easy habituated garbage-fed javelina, around at other things. My being there corn-fed turkeys, or stray cats would didn’t bother them at all,” she said. make Patagonia appealing.” Lawrence also said that these Neither Animal Control or Game same juveniles were spotted as babies and Fish have been informed of loss of earlier this year at the Preserve. He pets or livestock. “If these cats begin believes that the Preserve and its to hang out around areas with large surrounding area is an ideal habitat for numbers of children or continue to get them, with plenty of wild game, water more comfortable around humans, and good cover. Game and Fish has no recourse but to Since then, according to reports re- euthanize all three animals...there is ceived by Animal Control in Patagonia, no relocating these cats,” Oleson said. the lions have been sighted at various “We have no massive remote wilder- locations. Three lions were spotted ness areas left to put such animals, so near September 26 at the DM RV park we would end up moving a problem off Hwy 82. Soon after, they were seen animal from one place to another. ” for a few days off Roadrunner Lane, She advises that “residents can and two lions were spotted on October help ensure the safety of these cats by 5 on Pennsylvania Avenue. One lion never feeding/attracting any wildlife, Photo by Aisha Sander was sighted on October 13 at a resi- keeping pets inside, securing small Vendors at the Fall Festival had differing views about the new management dential property off 3rd Avenue. livestock at night, and keeping their of the Patagonia Fall Festival. Visitors at Paton House sighted an properties free of debris that lions (or adult lion on October 22. Tina Hall, the other predators) may use as cover.” If

coordinator there, said, “It was about you encounter a lion and think your ADVERTISE YOUR 8:20 a.m....when I came back around life is in danger, appear as big and loud to the pavilion, they [visitors] were and mean as possible. You can yell, ENTERPRISE pointing down the gravel path into raise your arms, and/or throw things. our meadow. An adult mountain lion Absolutely avoid running. Lion attacks IN THE PRT turned when it saw all three of us and on humans (especially in Arizona) are walked through our meadow and then exceedingly rare. back to the west.” Please report any sightings of The best way to let AZ Game and Fish Wildlife Manager mountain lions. You can contact Brittany Olesen explained that “lions Karina Hillard at the Marshall’s of- locals know you’re are extremely territorial, so it is un- fice (520) 394-2091 or email her at in business ! likely there are any other lions in the [email protected]. You can area.” She speculated that “lions typi- report directly to the Phoenix dispatch cally have large home ranges that they line at (1800) 352-0700. Patagonia Photo by RAEchel RUNNING Creative RAEchel by Photo move through, and it’s not uncom- Animal Control and the local wildlife Contact Janie Trafton, PRT Ad Manager mon for them to pass through urban manager are closely following the lions areas now and then, but for these cats and are in communication with one 520-604-7390 or [email protected] to have stuck around Patagonia for so another. PAGE 3 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 in the near future. Currently towers Quick Rain Valley under 200 feet do not have to be lit, he said. However, many of those present Residents felt that lighting was inevitable due to Response the air traffic in the area. The Board tabled the vote on the Lose Cell conditional approval pending a third Averts meeting scheduled for January 2017 Tower Fight to give Cleartalk an opportunity to Disaster explore alternative sites for the tower By Marion Vendituoli that would be less intrusive for area homeowners. at Parade After more than two years of At the January meeting, Feigen- fighting the construction of a 195’ cell baum told the board that Cleartalk had phone tower in Rain Valley, residents investigated three sites. Two of the By Marion Vendituoli lost their appeal before Santa Cruz proposed sites would result in “incon- County Superior Court Judge Anna “It could have been a perfect Contributed Photo sistent ‘in-building’ coverage along Law enforcement apprehended nine Montoya-Paez. The judge ruled on storm,” Marshall Joe Patterson said, route 82, according to Feigenbaum. people after a high speed chase October 2 that the benefits to the referring to the high speed chase that through Patagonia that ended when The third site located on state land to community at large of having cellu- took place October 19 through Sonoita the truck rolled over south of town. the east of Rain Valley was deemed lar coverage trumped the aesthetic and Patagonia. A stolen vehicle came unsuitable by the company because come could be very bad.” The street objections raised by the neighboring through Patagonia heading south at it could take two years to lease and was lined with people there to watch property owners. speeds of over 100 mph just as the develop. “We can’t wait that long,” the parade. Patterson praised Charlie Michael Feigenbaum, representat- Patagonia High School Homecoming Feigenbaum said. Montoya and others who stopped ing Cleartalk, a California based cell parade was scheduled to come onto Local rancher Bill Schock spoke in people from crossing the street as the tower construction company, first ad- Hwy 82. favor of the tower at the January meet- truck approached town. “Our commu- dressed the Santa Cruz County Board The pursuit began in Hidden Hills, ing, saying that cell service was vital nity members did a great job keeping of Adjustment in August 2016, asking north of Sonoita, when the driver of for area ranchers. Meade ‘Doc’ Clyne, people safe,” Patterson said. for a conditional permit to erect a cell a stolen truck sped off after failing to a local resident, spoke in favor of the The Marshall, as well as other law tower in Rain Valley. At that time, the stop for a Border Patrol agent. Border tower, as well, saying, “If you don’t enforcement personnel, followed the Board denied the application. Patrol alerted the Santa Cruz Coun- want a cell tower in your sight, move truck as it passed a vehicle on a blind Feigenbaum returned in December ty Sheriff’s office and the Patagonia or buy the land.” After 2 ½ hours of de- corner and then tried to make the 2016 to ask for approval for the tower Marshall’s office that the vehicle was bate and executive session, the board turn into Lake Patagonia. The truck at a new site, located at 41 East Rain travelling south. voted two to one to grant the permit. rolled over, landed on its wheels, and Valley Loop Road, property owned by At approximately 9:45 a.m. Marshall In February 2017, John Richie, the driver then took off down a 12’ Desert Vista Land Investments, based Patterson was waiting with his motor- whose property abuts the proposed embankment before coming to a stop. in Scottsdale. Feigenbaum stated that cycle at the staging area for the parade site, hired an attorney to file an appeal Eight people, plus the driver, then T-Mobile would be providing service when he received word that the vehi- of the decision of the Board, and jumped out, all of whom were appre- on this tower, as well as the Sonoita cle was heading towards claiming that the Board of Adjustment hended. Elgin Fire District and a national emer- Patagonia. “I was on the phone with had violated the open meeting law in “That was the best outcome,” gency network. The cell tower builders Michael Young on a separate matter their deliberations. Judge Montoy-Paez Patterson said. “It could have been also hope to rent tower space to other when I heard about the vehicle ap- heard arguments in August 2018. extremely bad. Without a doubt, we carriers. proaching on my radio,” Patterson said. Several residents spoke at that hearing were lucky - very, very lucky.” Several neighbors spoke against the Teachers and staff were able to hold up of their opposition to the cell tower. Liz Collier, registrar at PUHS, agreed. proposed tower at these meetings, the start of the parade and to stop the John George, who recently purchased “We are fortunate that we live in a and at the court hearing, arguing that busses carrying students down to the a home just east of the proposed site, small community where everyone is the tower would be an eyesore, lower park. Patterson then rode out to the testified at the hearing, saying “We so connected and involved. The buses their property values and impinge on corner of 1st Ave. and Hwy 82 in an moved here specifically for the view… and floats were just about to leave their views. Mike Barker, of Rain Valley, effort to stop the truck. Shortly there- It’s a nightmare for us.” Schock spoke, the school for the parade,” she said, spoke against the proposed location. after, the driver of the stolen vehicle as well, however, in favor of the cell when word of the incident reached the “I paid good money for my property, came into Patagonia, passed a car on tower, as did Ray Sayre, Director of school. “Knowing the Marshall’s office and I pay real decent taxes to live out the right and aimed at Patterson, who Emergency Services for Santa Cruz was part of the chase, the Fire Depart- there,” he said. “There has to be other got out of the way and pursued the County. ment stepped in to do traffic control. alternatives.” He proposed a site east truck through town. Montoy-Paez’s ruling affirmed the We delayed the parade but diverted of Callison Lane on state owned land. Patterson made it clear that he was conditional permit for the cell tow- a disaster. If the perpetrator’s car had Several people who spoke against not trying to chase the truck. “By the er and that “the plaintiffs failed to rammed into a bus or worse, a float the site voiced concern about tower end of town, he was going 110 mph,” meet the burden of proof necessary” full of students, you would be writing a lighting, as well. The area is part of Patterson said. “We knew the out- to prove that the Board violated the very different story.” the military operations area for Fort Open Meeting Law. Cleartalk hopes Huachuca, and planes and helicopters to have completed the tower by next from the base, from Border Patrol, and spring, according to Jesse Drake, Santa Wildfire agencies fly very low over this Cruz County Director for Planning and section. Zoning. Feigenbaum responded that he was willing to state that they would not construct the tower if it were mandated to be lit, and also stressed that it would be better to construct a tower sooner rather than later, as the FAA was going to be enacting regulations that would require lighting all towers over 50 feet

PAGE 4 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 community has continued to support Sonoita Helpers A this local charity. We have families Local Tradition from Sonoita and Patagonia in need Letters to the editor and we hope to continue with Sonoita Helpers is an organization Margaret Carmichael's wishes for the Gouging the tax- originally funded by the late Margaret next years to come. Carmichael. She left $1,000 with Pete If you know of a family that needs payers? Bidegain with the instructions that it a food basket or information on the was to be used to help an area res- Sonoita Helpers call Martha Green The CTED article in the October PRT ident in need. Bidegain enlisted Joe at (520) 604-1174. People can make could give folks the impression that Furno's help in 1989 when he felt he a cash donation at National Bank in the Money from the Cochise CTED for was getting to old to handle the char- Sonoita to SONOITA COMMUNITY PUHS, ..."$1300 per student enrolled" ity by himself, and Joe Furno enlisted ASSOCIATION SONOITA HELPERS. is a gift. That is not the case. The State me in 2008 to help. I in turn asked to educating youngsters for the fu- contributes half the CTED funding. The Tonya Hubbell to help. We lost Joe Thank you, ture, they are not separate missions. Cochise CTED would then arrange for last year and will be greatly missed, Martha Green I guess its easier to continue to gouge Santa Cruz County to collect additional but he left Sonoita Helpers going Sonoita property taxes from residents in the the taxpayers than tweak the educa- strong with the help of additional PUHS district to foot half of the bill. tion system to meet the requirement. donations. Through the years the Yes, CTEDs and community colleges Matt Parrilli are separate entities but, with regard Board undertook a serious campaign Sonoita Thanking Doris to find donors. Abbie Zeltzer became the 2017 figures on the banner in the Wenig librarian and she lobbied the town Thrift Shop Funds main room of the Thrift Shop. We are and county for funds, giving forceful When I read about the wonder- arguments for the importance of the Causes able to give so much to worthwhile ful honor received by the Patagonia causes because of our volunteer Library to the community. We appreciate the article in the Public Library, I thought of two things Doris received books from the workers as well as the fact all our – Doris Wenig and chocolate chip October issue of the PRT announc- merchandise is donated. Thanks for Arizona Daily Star after they had been ing the celebration of 35 years of the cookies. The library needed funding reviewed in the newspaper, and the printing this clarification and includ- in the 1980’s, and both the town and Patagonia Community Church Thrift ing in the article our need for volun- book sales she started with those and Shop partnering with the church and the county were struggling to support other donated books became a valu- teers. all their fiscal responsibilities. Finding the community. I would also like to comment on able source of funds. One thing I would like to clarify money for the library was not the I think it is fair to say that Doris the format of the Fall Festival this highest priority for many. It was defi- is the use of our income. The article year. Because we are a church we Wenig, through her efforts and de- seemed to indicate the majority was nitely an important cause for Doris, termination, was the savior of the do not open our sale to the public however. As a longtime librarian she given to the church. The Thrift Shop on Sundays. Friday, typically is our library. Many others have put in much does make a small contribution to knew how essential a library was for time and energy to make the Library best day, probably because of the the education of both children and the church for usage fees (space and type of clientele who visit the Festival the great institution it is today. Abbie utilities). However, the overwhelming adults. She was determined that the Zeltzer’s expertise and forward-think- on a Friday. Because vendors were library would survive and she would majority of our income goes directly not open on Friday, our income was ing projects have made the library an to local, national, and international not let it fail. amazing and special place for a small reduced considerably, which will have Her first effort was to bake choc- mission projects and charities. I had some affect on the amount we will community like ours. requested that a picture of the banner olate chip cookies and sell them at The Patagonia Public Library is a give to mission initiatives. Of course the post office to call attention to the in the Thrift Shop which shows the list the rain was a factor but we feel the source of great pride for all of us!! of our contributions for 2017 be part plight of the library and inspire dona- major impact was not having vendors tions. She became president of the of the article so the readers could see open on Friday. Posy Piper what was contributed but that was not Friends of the Library and she and the Patagonia included. However, patrons can see Bonnie Quirin, PCUMC Thrift Shop Buffalo Gals of Sonoita AUTHENTIC TRADITION (Tucked into Sonoita Hardware) MEETS UNSPOILED Sonoita By Starlight Friday December 7 ADVENTURE 5:00p.m. Gather at Buffalo Gals for Santa & Tree Lighting Warming Fire and S’Mores

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PAGE 5 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 Bridge Project Back To The New Director Joins Center Drawing Board By Marion Vendituoli By Lynn Davison Tucson $1,980,160, both consid- Audubon’s new erably higher than the Coordinator county expected. “We’re of the Paton still trying to decide; do Hummingbird we change the design and Center, Tina Hall, put it out for bids again or began work on do we repair the existing July 9, 2018. She bridge?” Valdez said. replaced The county had hoped Jonathan Lutz that AMI would pay the who moved up balance of the cost of in the organi- replacing the bridge, but zation to Exec- the agreement was never utive Director. finalized. “We stopped dis- Hall came to Photo by Marion Vendituoli cussions when the buyout the job after 29 The Harshaw Bridge suffered damage in 2017, [to South32] occurred,” years working which has not yet been permanently repaired. County Manager Jill St. for the Nature John said. Critics of the Conservancy in Several months after putting the mine point to the failure California, West Harshaw Bridge repair out for bids, the of AMI to pay for the Harshaw Road Virginia, and county has had to rethink the project improvements as an example of why Photo by Lynn Davison most recently Tina Hall, new director of the Paton Center, wants to create after the price tag to fix the damaged the mining companies cannot be relied Michigan. She events and activities for local residents. bridge came in much higher than on. “The mining company reversal of has a PhD in En- expected and anticipated funding from funding for the Harshaw Road bridge a new house, will remain the home- vironmental Studies from the Universi- AMI evaporated after the sale of the project is a classic mining company like setting and quiet welcoming place ty of Maryland. Not surprisingly, she is mining company to South32. broken promise,” Carolyn Shafer, of to see hummingbirds that is Wally an avid and knowledgeable birder. Both the upstream and downstream PARA, said. and Marion Paton’s legacy. Tucson It may seem like a long way from sides of bridge #9001 on Harshaw “We’ve just now got in touch with Audubon will seek local comments on Michigan to southeast Arizona, but Rd. suffered damage in 2017 when a South32 to see if they are interested in options, perhaps at the library, before for Hall maybe not so far. Her parents large tree was swept into it by flooding partnering with the county,” St. John settling on the final plans for the site. lived in Oro Valley for several years water. Temporary steel column sup- said. She also wants to see what other Demolition should begin sometime in and she knew Lutz from his tenure ports were put in place to reinforce the options there are for the county. “We 2019. as Director of the Michigan Audubon cracked concrete base of the bridge think we can get better prices and Hall is excited about her new job. Chapte. As a birder, she had been to surface, and the bridge has remained more bids with a redesign or repair of One of her favorite parts is working southeast Arizona a number of times open for traffic. bridge,” she added. with an incredible group of volunteers. and knew Patagonia, the Paton Center, The County Board of Supervisors Additional projects discussed late “It’s hard to decide which day to take and Wally and Marion Paton. Her first voted to replace, rather than repair, last spring to chip seal the portion of off every week because whichever visit to Paton’s was in 1991. Hall recalls the bridge, which was originally esti- Harshaw Road from the mine entrance one I choose means that I will miss a conversation with Wally Paton about mated to cost approximately $800,000, north to the paved section of Harshaw working with the regularly sched- the hours they opened their home to according to Jesus Valdez, Santa Cruz Road and resurfacing of the road up uled volunteers on that day”. There birders. He said in a deadpan voice, County Public Works Director. That to the town line, both to have been be is something quite special about the “well...the hummingbirds do sleep at estimate was subsequently raised to funded by AMI, have also been put on place, something Hall calls the “Paton night.” $1.3 million dollars. hold. “That’s something we’re hoping effect,” which makes visitors feel more Hall says she likes Patagonia The county obtained $350,000 from to start soon,” Valdez said. “There’s no comfortable and more interested in “because it feels and looks like a real the Arizona Department of Emergen- decision on who is going to pay for it connecting with not only the wildlife town; it’s a very interesting and maybe cy and Military Affairs (DEMA), the and when construction will start.” but with each other. She is committed a bit quirky community.” She is sur- department that oversees the Arizona Valdez hopes to get approval from to maintaining that environment as prised how little the town seems to National Guard (Air, Army, Joint Task the Board of Supervisors to move the Paton Center evolves. have changed since her first visit 27 Force), the Division of Emergency forward in November. He is not con- As for other goals, Hall is interested years ago. However, she sees Management and the Division of Ad- cerned about the bridge for the near in creating more activities and events Patagonia on the cusp of some bigger ministrative Services. future. “It’s safe now. There was no for local Patagonians, like dinner at changes due to a combination of cli- On August 16, the county received more damage from this year’s mon- Paton’s, a series of walks and talks mate change, economic changes, and two bids for replacing the bridge, soons,” he said. “Under current condi- aimed at locals, and more opportu- the impacts of the return of mining on according to Valdez. The low bid was tions and with the traffic control that’s nities to draw local volunteers. She the town’s housing, water, roads and $1,960,797, and the high bid was in place, vehicles are safe to cross.” also wants to expand the connections local ecosystem. “Even as a newcomer, between art and nature at the Paton I am already feeling a little nostalgic Center with more art installations and about what we have and what might maybe a space for artists in residence. change,” she said. Finally, Hall feels responsible for main- Things will be changing at the Paton taining high standards at the Paton Hummingbird Center, too. Tucson Hummingbird Center. That means Audubon has raised over $370,000 maintaining the health of the hum- toward its $450,000 capital campaign mingbirds, honoring the legacy of the goal for the Paton Center. A bulk of Patons, and playing a significant role in those funds will go toward the re- supporting the growth of ecotourism placement of the Paton’s house. Be- in our community. cause it has asbestos, as most homes For the time being, Tina Hall and of its era do, it is more cost effective her husband, Bruce Ventura,are living to replace the house than rehab it. in the small casita on the property. Hall says plans are not complete, but Stop by and say ‘hello.’ You will enjoy she hopes the 1.4-acre site, including the birds and the conversation.

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LIFE AMONG THE HUMANS beyond precedent - no but someone just as bad will take his place in half a one, including you, minute. should ever pop the #3. Forgive this one - it's "mystical;" you're likely President. to reject it as B.S.. The darkness and destruction in One Nation, #1. Violence this world are not an accident. Where there's bright Begets Violence. You light, dark shadows will be cast. The shadows, too, needn't be an Einstein are real - part of the deal. under or particularly deep to You can't eliminate an archetype. There is, within know that "What goes the cosmos, just one generative source, which au- 'round, comes 'round," thors everything, both dark and light. The beat goes surveillance and "As ye sow, so shall on: night yields to day; and then, day turns to night. By Martin Levowitz ye reap." On balance, The universe is unitary but there are two modes; the killing does almost no good, except to guarantee counterpoint can never really end. To seek to kill the that there will be a lot more blood. Any action will Anti-Christ is just as daft as trying to kill Christ. For Our President generate an equal and opposite reaction. "React" either to exist, both must exist. Only within oneself inspires passionate frustration amongst his critics, implies "retaliate." We normally react by giving back is there a chance to end the fight: Accept What Is - myself among them. A woman in Sonoita, who had the hate and pain we have sustained. We're talking just as it is - regardless of whether you like it or not; witnessed refugees awaiting asylum in Nogales, simple physics here; the physics of the brain. ("Eye regardless of whether you're working to change it or Sonora, expressed her deep contempt for Trump for an eye" and all-fall-down.) The most effective not. recently on Facebook and said she wished someone counterstroke to violence is love. (Think: Gandhi, There is no end, nor can there be. Nobody - God would off the lout. Shortly thereafter, the Secret Jesus Christ, and M.L.K.) All acts of hate leave karmic or Satan - ever wins. The two are twins. Until the war Service showed up at her door, intimidating her and residue. Reactive hate can be repressed, but it will of light and dark within ourselves is won, by love, her family. Apparently, the walls have ears, and algo- later be expressed. our souls will mutter and rebel, as they have always rithms, too! Let her faux pas admonish you! #2. Too bad your robust efforts won't succeed. done. There's only one sane shibboleth where you'll Please, be quite clear: Assassination sucks! To The lower forms of life are quick to breed. You snuff find solace, son: "Not my will, Lord, but Thine be murder those with whom you disagree slays not a hundred bedbugs or, let's say, six billion lice, elimi- done." just them - it kills Democracy. Permit me to enumer- nate some fungus or destroy two dozen mice. If you Oops ~ Goodness Me ~ That's Only Three; I Owe ate two-dozen reasons why - although he's piggish bump off some villain there may be catharsis in it, You Twenty-One!

stare at them regularly so Thankful that I can take my mind off the excruciating ab crunch- By Cassina Farley es. 8. The fact that it was not I’ve attend- me who farted after that roll up. ed a Pilates 7. Bare feet everywhere and none touched me class here in Pa- the entire class. tagonia for over 6. The only male in class happens to have the 5 years. Our shakiest ankles and he thinks it’s as funny as I do. instructor often 5. Three out of five students can’t reach the tops ends each class of their feet either. with us putting 4. I found my grippy socks today our hands over 3. My great balance coupled with my supreme our heart and desire not to fall. having us think about something we are thankful 2. The bar is a short walk from here. for. In my head, I’ve covered everything thing from 1. Modern workout clothes. Could you imagine my health to my home. I’ve thought about people contorting your body in a Jane Fonda era leotard and and things and not surprisingly my thankful thoughts matching leg warmers? I can’t even imagine what wander all over the place. Often my thankfulness our male classmates would be wearing. The image is is simply class related but still as important as the too much to bear. world peace thing. So during this month of Thanks- So, in this era of heavy news and negative think- giving I thought I'd share my top 10 list of things that ing let us take a moment to be thankful for the little I’m thankful for during Pilates class. things. I know world peace is important, but so is the 10. String Cheese. More importantly the one I ate fact that full body leotards are no longer in style. right before I came to class. Otherwise my stomach Oh, and I’m thankful for our instructor Linda, for would be growling as loudly as the gal next to me. helping us all find our hearts (and abs). 9. The tree branches outside of the window. I It is our objective as a community newspaper to present many views to our readers. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of this SPA. ZEN publication. If you would like to contribute 1910 N. La Canada~ Dr. #4 your opinion or commentary to PRT, please Green Valley, Az 85614 send your article, in MS Word, to 289 McKeown #2 [email protected]. Patagonia, Az 85624 PRT reserves the right to edit all submittals 520/398-9886 for language, length, and content. [email protected] www.spazen.net

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PAGE 7 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER completed, the mine will extract and project, at full operations 24/7, will A View of the Hermosa Project initially process the raw ore on-site. draw about 200 gallons per minute of There are now about 200 employ- water. All water will come from the By Lynn Davison ees at work. Drilling is a 20/24 opera- mine property itself; no water is ex- tion with two 10-hour shifts working pected to be trucked in for mining op- three weeks on and one week off. At erations. Further, South32 states that the height of construction, there may the water used for the project is from a be as many as 1,000 people on site. different watershed than the source of Once the mine is fully operational, Patagonia’s water and asserts that the Luck estimates it will employ approx- mining use should have no impact on imately 500 people. Up to a third will the Town’s water, a point of contention be college-educated technical and for many residents. supervisory people and the remaining The company says that water qual- employees will come from the skilled ity should improve with the clean-up trades or be trained on site through of the Trench mine and be maintained South32’s certification programs. through the capability of the water To date, no decisions have been treatment plant to treat all effluents made on the route for transporting from mining to drinking water stan- the processed ore from the mine. It is dards. likely that the it will go through Mexico At full production there will be ap- for distribution. Lucero and Luck said proximately 100 trucks per day leaving Photo by Lynn Davison there are three basic route options the mine site carrying processed ore Reclamation of the Trench Mine tailings as seen from a platform at the under review: Harshaw Road, Flux to the distribution points. There will Hermosa Site. Canyon Road, and Duquesne Road. All also be trucks coming through town, There is a big new player in development of an underground mine options will require a significant invest- including water trucks bringing potable Patagonia. South32 is the Australian to extract significant deposits of zinc, ment. Luck added that they are trying water to the site, employee transport mining company that recently pur- lead, and, to a lesser extent, silver. to bypass the Town of Patagonia. vans, trailers with heavy machinery, chased Canada-based Arizona Mining When in full production, the What does it mean for our and other company vehicles. The com- Inc for its flagship project, the Hermosa mine will be among the top community? pany plans regular watering of gravel Hermosa Mine. The $1,300,000,000 five producers of zinc in the world. Zinc Housing is tight in Patagonia. Ac- roads to limit dust. Luck also suggest- deal closed in August 2018. On Oct. is a component of galvanized metals cording to Lucero, South32 employees ed the added truck traffic on local 21, South32 held its first community and most batteries; lead’s primary use have “gobbled up what was available paved roads will compact the asphalt, tour of the Hermosa site, led by senior is for batteries. and that demand has driven up the extending the life of the road, an asser- South 32 staff: Richard Luck, Hermosa Arizona Mining Inc, a “junior” min- price of housing.” Employees will tion disputed by many. project director; Johnny Pappas, head ing company, began exploratory drilling probably also live in Rio Rico, Nogales, The Patagonia Mountains are one of of permitting for the project; and Greg at the Hermosa site in 2015. South32, Sierra Vista, Vail, Green Valley, or the most biologically diverse regions in Lucero, community and government a senior mining company with the Tucson. When asked where the hous- the Americas and the home of a grow- affairs director. The PRT was there and financial resources to fully develop and ing will come from, Luck said “The ing ecotourism-based economy. When this is what we saw and heard from operate the mine, purchased AMI in market will provide.” asked about environmental impacts of the South32 leaders of the Hermosa 2018. The current schedule has pro- South32 expects to bring approxi- the mining operation, Pappas said that Project. duction beginning in 2021. Active min- mately 500 long-term living wage jobs the Hermosa Project is committed to The Company ing could continue for approximately to the region. Some of those jobs will meeting all county, state, and federal South32 is a relatively new com- 30 years. However, to mine the entire go to Patagonians or other residents regulations and permit requirements pany, spun off in 2015 from one of deposit and manage the tailings will of Santa Cruz County. Although the and that environmental protection reg- the largest mining companies in the require expansion of the active mine majority of employees may not live in ulations are stronger in the U.S. than world, BHP Billiton. South32 has active site to unpatented claims on adjacent Patagonia, the mine’s proximity will anywhere else in the world. mines on four continents - Australia, federal lands. mean more people in town, requiring “Our presence here will mean Africa, North America, and South Visible at the Hermosa site is a large more public services and private ame- changes in the local community, that’s America. The company mines alumina, reclamation pit where piles of tail- nities, increasing traffic on roads, and for sure” said Luck. “We see most aluminum, bauxite, coal, lead, nickel, ings from the Trench Mine are being spending money in local businesses. A of those changes as positive.” There manganese, silver, and zinc. relocated, a new $5M water treatment study commissioned by AMI, authored are other voices in the community The Hermosa Project facility, and two platforms in twin by researchers at the WP Carey School who see the impacts of mining in the The Hermosa project is located six declines (tunnels) being drilled now to of Business at Arizona State, projects Patagonia Mountains very differently. miles southeast of Patagonia on 450 reach the ore deposit 1,500 feet below that every new permanent job created They fear its impacts on the land, wa- acres of private land. The site includes the surface. There are also numerous by the Hermosa project could gener- ter, wildlife, quality of life, character of the remains of the old Trench Mine. roads, outbuildings, and heavy equip- ate up to seven additional jobs in the the town, ecotourism, and long-term South32 has two major efforts under- ment throughout the 450-acre active region. economic health of the community. way at the Hermosa site: reclamation, site. Luck estimates that the Hermosa or cleanup, of the Trench Mine and When the development phase is

PAGE 8 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 council notes The Case By PRT Staff Reporters homecoming, that began north of For Tax As summer gave way to fall in Sonoita and ended without fatalities Patagonia, so too did the sometimes at the SR 82 turnoff to Patagonia Credit contentious atmosphere in council Lake. chambers over the summer give Council considered three re- Donations way to a comparatively calm pair of quests from the Planning and Zoning meetings in October. Committee and took action on two At the October 10 session, Plan- of them. They approved a name By Liz Collier ning and Zoning Committee Chair change from Planning and Zoning to Arizona law (A.R.S. 43- Contributed Photo David Budd alluded to a possible Planning and Development, reflect- Tax credit donations are crucial for funding 1089.01) allows taxpayers to new housing development proposed ing the fact that there is presently extracurricular activities at local schools. receive a tax credit of up $200 for for an area in the northeast section no zoning in effect in town, and in added CPR training for the students as an individual or a head of household or of town. This prompted Mayor-elect an effort to encourage people to vol- an option for designation,” Superin- $400 for a married couple filing a joint Andy Wood to express concern for unteer for the committee, approved tendent Hochheim said. “Effective July return for donations to public school the lack of affordable housing in changing the term of service from 1, 2019, Arizona Revised Statute (ARS districts. All Arizona tax payers are eli- town and suggest that that the town four-years to two-year renewable 15-718.01) mandates that all students gible: you do not have to have children try to influence the developer to terms. Council took no action on receive CPR training by a certified within the school district to benefit consider making some of the new a proposal to allow non-Patagonia cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainer from this law nor do you have to live homes affordable. residents to serve, thus denying before they graduate. Of course, this in the school district where you make Carolyn Shafer presented a report business and property owners in program is not funded and it is up to your donation. Most important, it is of Flood and Flow Committee activi- town the privilege of serving on the the schools to figure out how to pay not just a deduction, it's a tax credit - ties, noting the committee’s work on committee unless they live in the for it.” Any undesignated funds are it reduces what you owe in state taxes, developing a Sonoita Creek Water- town limits. disbursed by the school’s Site Council, dollar-for-dollar. shed Management Plan and request- Without much discussion the a committee comprised of commu- For small rural districts such as ing council approval to submit a council approved the intergovern- nity residents, school employees and Patagonia and other public school grant proposal to pay for the cre- mental agreement between the parents. districts in Santa Cruz County, these ation of a comprehensive watershed State of Arizona and the Town of Last year, Patagonia Union High donations are crucial to extra-curricu- data base. Council approved the Patagonia that stipulates participa- School received a little over $19,000 in lar activities such as sports, music and request, as well as the appointment tion in the state-required process of tax credit donations; the elementary the arts as well as specialty programs. of Tina Hall, the new Paton Center tax collection. school received about $3,200. By law, Patagonia Superintendent, Rachell Coordinator, to the committee. Issues raised during the discus- all dollars must be applied to support Hochheim stated, “The AZ Tax Credit Council also unanimously ap- sion of planned improvements to efforts that directly benefit the stu- Donations are very important to us! proved the appointments of Carrie Doc Mock Park, funded by a $79,175 dents. For example, funds that go to We only charge high school students Bowden and Todd Norton to the grant awarded last summer by Ari- the pool can only be used for swim $50/year to compete in sports, $30 for Planning and Zoning Committee. zona State Parks and Trails, included lessons and life guards. FFA uses their middle school students. Neighboring On October 24, Mayor Ike Isakson the number of parking spaces, the designated funds to pay for student school districts charge students at least noted Steve Finch’s work cutting location of the proposed pathway travel expenses to their regional and $50/sport. If a student participates weeds and grass around the sewage through the park and the need for state meetings and competitions. in soccer, basketball and baseball, it treatment plant and said volunteers Arizona Department of Transporta- “Virtually all the elementary donations could cost a family $150/year. We have would be welcome to help with the tion permits for any work that would were used to pay for the referees at a high percentage of students whose effort. Marshall Joe Patterson de- take place within the SR 82 right-of- the games which totaled over $3300 families are struggling to make ends scribed a high-speed chase through way. last year,” Athletic Director Kenny meet. We are committed to keeping town on the day of the high school The plan, developed by a team Hayes said. “In the high school the our extra-curricular activities afford- spearheaded by Borderlands Resto- majority of the donations were used to able so that all of our students have ration’s Caleb Weaver, was pay for student travel related expenses the opportunity of participate.” approved by the council for games, tournament fees and refer- At the Patagonia Schools, donations nearly three years ago. ee costs.” can be designated for high school or Council referred the The Extracurricular Tax Credit form middle school athletics, the band, the matter to the Planning and can be downloaded from the school’s swimming pool, the FFA program, or Development Committee website at http://www.patagonia.k12. student CPR Training. Donors can also and asked it to come back on az.us/. Checks should be written pay- stipulate that the school applies their November 14 with recom- able to Patagonia Public Schools. If you donations to the area of greatest need. mendations. Chairman David have any further questions or need Donations can also be designated for Budd announced that the further information about the Extra- a specific child’s participation in an committee would hold a curricular Tax Credit, call the school at extracurricular activity. “This year, we widely-publicized meeting at (520) 394-3000. 7:00 p.m. on November 6 to which the public would be invited. Councilman Michael Stabile mentioned several issues at the sewage treatment plant, including secu- rity, flood vulnerability and fencing. Marshall Patterson gave assurance that some of the fencing would be repaired soon. Council will schedule a work session on these issues.

PAGE 9 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 avoided by limiting their ability to Herding Cats: reproduce. Elgin Woman Brightens The Kitty Committee and local Community individuals have been trapping and Lives with her Goldens transporting feral cats to Paws Patrol in By Pat McNamara Tackles Feral Green Valley, a 501(c)(3) animal shelter that alters feral cats free of charge with What does a retired educator with Cat Problem donations welcome. The left ear is two people-loving, energetic golden then tipped for recognition, and rabies retrievers do with her spare time to By Heather Dodge and FVRCP vaccinations are adminis- give back to society? Sharon Raymond The increasing number of feral tered. The cats can then be returned to has found her answer by becoming a cats in Patagonia has become an their colony, or disseminated as barn therapy dog handler with the help of animal control problem that is being cats. Those young enough for socializa- nine-year-old Splash and three-year- addressed by a group of concerned tion may be put up for adoption. old Snickers, her two golden retriever citizens, informally dubbed the Kitty Paws Patrol is one of several ‘assistants.’ Committee. By educating neighbors options in the region for the TNR Encouraged by a friend who also and enlisting volunteers to engage in program, implemented successfully has golden retrievers, Raymond de- a Trap, Neuter, and Return program by communities around the world cided to pursue the training required (TNR), this group intends to minimize to keep feral cat populations under to become certified 7 ½ years ago the feral cat population by humane- control. Please consider donating to with Splash, when Splash was only 18 ly intervening in their reproductive greenvalleypawspatrol.org. months old. Raymond did the basic process. To get involved, attend the next obedience training herself, then took Feral cats are different from do- Kitty Committee meeting at 11 a.m., a general knowledge on-line test of mesticated cats. They live outdoors Nov 13 in the Town Hall. Attendees will dog reactivity. Upon passing that, and and have little to no human contact. learn about differentiating between with coaching help from a service dog Although they help control the rodent household and feral cats, safe and training facility in Tucson, Raymond population, their burgeoning numbers effective trapping and transporting signed up for an evaluation at the Tucson Medical Center. She repeated have become a health and safety con- procedures, and have the opportunity Photo by Pat McNamara cern to our community. to offer suggestions, formulate strate- the process for Snickers 2 ½ years ago Sharon Raymond takes her golden Feral cats multiply exponentially gies and help locate much needed feral when Snickers was 18 months old. retrievers Snickers and Splash to visit hospitals and schools. wherever shelter is adequate and food cat traps. The dogs must know 21 different is plentiful. Cats can become pregnant For information on the Town of commands as well as be desensitized they are reading. at five months of age. A pair of breed- Patagonia’s wild and domestic animal to rough petting, hugs and other possible Raymond gives the children some ing cats, which can have two or more regulations, go to Patagonia-az.gov, stimuli they may encounter while bring- alone time so that they feel safe and free litters per year, can produce 420,000 Town Code of Ordinances, Chapter ing comfort to the people to whom they to talk to the dogs. Frequently, she men- offspring over a seven-year period. 6, Animals. Or call Isabel at the Town are exposed. tioned, the child will tell the dogs about That worst-case scenario can be Hall, (520) 394-2229. The certification process is conducted a problem at home that they are afraid by Pet Partners, a national organization to share with adults. Awareness of these based in Belleview Washington with issues has brought better understand- certified testers throughout the Unit- ing for the teachers working with these ed States. They evaluate each dog and children. handler team. After correctly completing Raymond, Snickers and Splash all all the exercises, the team receives a cer- sport a special ‘uniform’ when on the tificate and is then able to visit hospitals, job. Raymond has a special shirt that she schools, hospice centers, jails and trauma is required to wear as a handler. Snickers centers to help bring comfort to those in and Splash each have a dog vest, com- need. plete with merit badges that they have Along with her hospital visits, Ray- received as they have progressed in their mond is also involved at an elementary training, indicating their time served school in Sierra Vista where she and her and their expertise in perfecting certain dogs help with the K - 3 children who are special tasks. having reading comprehension difficul- Raymond feels that this has been a ties. She brings along brushes, pillows, very fulfilling and interesting endeavor blankets and dog treats and goes to a qui- and she has found a wonderful way to et room with each child for 30 minutes. help in the community. It is a great way The children can brush and pet the dogs. to assist others and bring comfort to Photo by Jen Rinaldi This helps them to relax, which in turn many, many people. Oh Hail! A freak storm blanketed parts of Sonoita and Elgin October 21 with enables them to better understand what quarter sized chunks of hail.

PAGE 10 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 Happy Halloween! Western Film Books Hundreds of people of all ages and costumes came to celebrate Halloween at the Sonoita Fairgrounds on October 26. It was a fun-filled evening with costume Donated to Library competitions, delicious food, a room with games for all ages and hayrides. The By Marion Vendituoli event was hosted by SCCFRA, Patagonia Union High School and Harvest Christian Church.

Photo by Marion Vendituoli Posy Piper and librarian Abbie Zaltzer look through one of the western film books, written by Carlo Gaberscek, that Piper has donated to the library. In 1991, Bill and Posy Piper, of returned to Patagonia for the next ten Patagonia, befriended Carlo years working on his project. He was Gaberscek, an Italian professor and scheduled to come in September 2001, aficionado of western movies. Twen- but his flight was cancelled due to the ty-seven years later, as an expression attack on the World Trade Center. of gratitude to the couple, Gaberscek The two volumes, which have more has sent his latest books, “Westerns than 1100 pages, showcase approxi- in Arizona,” a two-volume set of the mately 450 movies with hundreds of history of movies made in Arizona photographs of the locations where between 1912 and 1960, which Posy the films were shot. Gaberscek has in- Piper has donated to the Patagonia cluded details about the productions, Public Library. as well. Local locations discussed in the Gaberscek searched out the Pipers books include Elgin, Rain Valley, the after being told by a motel desk clerk San Rafael Valley, Circle Z Ranch, the in Nogales that Posy Piper would be Empire Ranch and High Haven Ranch. a good source of information about Westerns filmed locally include “Red filming locations in the area. “The wish River,” “3:10 to Yuma,” “Winchester to find the locations of “Duel in the 73,” “Gunman’s Walk,” “Last Train from Sun” (1946) and other westerns at first Gun Hill,” Heller in Pink tights,” “Duel introduced me to know your beauti- in the Sun,” Oklahoma,” “A Star is ful area,” he wrote to Posy recently. Born,” and “Broken Lance.” “In the late afternoon of a day in late The books are written primarily in July 1991, we were on highway 83…I Italian, with some sections in English. realized that was the location where The language barrier is inconsequen- scenes for “Duel in the Sun” had been tial for the most part, as place names filmed, but I knew that movie had and individuals are listed and local been shot in several other locations readers will recognize many of the of southern Arizona and I wanted to locations and structures in what is pri- know all of them.” marily a book of interesting photos. Bill Piper agreed to help Gaberscek Librarian Abby Zeltzer is grateful to look for locations. “Bill would take him Piper for her donation and is planning out with four or five cameras and drop to showcase them, saying “We look him off. He would have pictures from forward to setting up an exhibit with Hollywood and he would try to get the books and photos from local films.” Photos by Aisha Sander the same shot,” Posy said. Gaberscek PATAGONIA CREATIVE ARTS ASSN. SCFPA MINI CONCERTS AT THE ARTISANS MARKET BENDERLY-KENDALL OPERA HOUSE Unique, Locally Made Crafts Nov. 23, 3pm: Brahms and Original Art Work "Liebeslider" Vocal Quartet Nov. 24, 4pm : Excerpts from Art Activities for Kids, Ecce Cor Meum by Paul MCCartney Refreshments and Music Nov. 25, 2pm: Santa Cruz Singers 304 Naugle Ave -10am-4pm Messiah Sing-a-long in the Concert November 23 - 24 Haul Plaza Glimpses Into Our Past

By Alison Bunting As if dealing with the chal- increased, communities began lenges of a World War were to take action to minimize its not enough, the 1918 influenza pandemic greatly spread, including closing the- tested the nation and the world. Over 500 million aters and schools and discour- people were infected worldwide. In the U.S. 28% of aging local gatherings. [Arizo- the population was affected and between 500,000 to na Republican, 10/7/1918]. 675,000 died. On average, 20% of the infected died. On October 18 the fol- Influenza was most deadly for those between ages lowing directive from the 20-40. The full text of most of the articles quoted State Board of Health was below can be found in the Library of Congress data- received: “Prohibit any en- base, Chronicling America. Images of the Santa Cruz terprise causing gathering of Patagonian are available on The Patagonia Museum groups, including special sales website: www.thepatagoniamuseum.org. Additional at stores. Business houses resources include an online exhibit at Arizona State advertising sales contrary to University: https://asunow.asu.edu/20171018- this request must be closed. Photo courtesy The National Library of Medicine arizona-impact-counting-dead and an Arizona Daily Transmit this message at The flu pandemic of 1918 affected more than 500 million people world- Sun article: ‘Flagstaff and the Spanish Flu of 1918: A once to local health officers.” wide. In the U.S. 28% of the population was affected and more than 500,000 people died. Very Rough Year’ by Annie Braun. A scheduled Sonoita supper A second outbreak hit the state in December and dance was immediately cancelled. [The Border Nogales imposed “a quarantine upon all churches, On September 25 the Arizona Republican first Vidette, 10/19/1918]. By the end of October, the schools, theatres, pool halls and public gatherings reported possible influenza cases in Phoenix, and number of new cases and deaths had not decreased of whatsoever nature” Within a week the ban was papers statewide began publishing advice on pre- and additional regulations, such as the wearing of lifted, though Nogales High School did not re-open venting its spread. “When your eastern friends ar- gauze masks in public settings, was encouraged. By until January 6th. [The Border Vidette, 12/14/1918 & rive you have them send their clothing to be sunned mid-November the epidemic was considered suffi- 1/4/1919]. and pressed, and that they pay particular attention ciently under control that communities were allowed Accurate numbers of influenza deaths in Arizo- to the cleansing of the noses and throats, as it is to reopen schools and theaters, provided a number na are not available. According to the ASU exhibit, quite possible that they might be 'carriers' while not of conditions were met. These included thorough “Counting the Dead,” the State Board of Health having or having had influenza." [Arizona Republican, cleaning of streets, alleys, yards and public buildings; reported 519 deaths. However, an analysis of 1918 9/29/1918]. The first significant reported outbreak attaching notices to houses of flu patients; posting death certificates places the number at 2,228. The occurred in early October at Northern Arizona Nor- notices about the dangers of sneezing, spitting, hand Native American population was particularly hard- mal School (now Northern Arizona University) when shaking and kissing; placing sputum basins on the hit. 95% of the 500-600 students became ill. [Arizona streets; and encouraging use of the newly developed Daily Sun, 1/21/2006]. As the number of cases flu vaccine. [The Border Vidette, 10/19/1918].

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w w w . p r e p a n d p r i m e n a i l b a r. c o m Patagonia Lake rarely hosts snow geese, while Empire Gardening the Sulphur Springs Valley can have a few Composting species of geese. Swans, By Alyssa Cazares our largest waterfowl, C o m p o s t i s m a d e u p o f m i l l i o n s are accidental here. of microorganisms like bacteria and A wide range of fungi that break down organic “waste” waterbirds beyond into a nutrient rich soil amendment. waterfowl occur here as This process occurs naturally in the Welcoming the well. Herons and egrets desert under mesquite and palo verde constitute a bird family trees. We can mimic nature and bring Waterbirds that is particularly di- composting techniques into our own verse in cooler times. home and garden. On average, our Outside of the fiery furnace of June, Year-round, great blue herons stealth- waste facilities see 1200 lbs. of com- November is on average our driest ily stalk fish, other small vertebrates, postable material per person every month and arguably our dullest. Dry and insects along waterways. They in year. Make a teepee with small sticks and grass, blue skies, variable tempera- turn rarely might fall prey to a coyote We made a d.i.y. soil tester to find twigs to allow air flow to the core and tures, and usually our first frosts are or golden eagle. out what types of sediment we had in excess water to drain. hallmarks of this time of year. Thus, Joining them in decreasing order of our garden. To make your own soil tes- Begin layering your compost on the November is not uneventful, but lack- abundance are: green heron, black- ter, dig a hole about eight - ten inches top of the sticks, using a ratio of 2:1, ing some of our normal plant, inverte- crowned night heron (a nocturnal down and fill a 16 oz. mason jar with green waste to brown, and soak every brate, and bird diversity; diminished species), great egret, american bittern four inches of dirt and water, shake layer. Turn the compost pile at least with the absence of warmer/wetter snowy egret, cattle egret, and least it and let it set for a couple days. This two times a week. Within three to six weather, it does often wear a pedes- bittern - quite a few species for sere will give you an idea of what types of months your compost will be ready. trian cloak. This is, however, prime southeastern Arizona! A slow mean- sediments you are working with in When starting you new pile, take time for the return of many species of der along the edge of a dense marsh your own yard. some of your old compost and add it waterbirds, including waterfowl. will likely give you the best chance of It turns out that we have 99.9 % to the new pile to give it a head start. First, let’s distinguish between the seeing these species. clay. While clay is very rich in minerals, It will be teeming full of microorganic two terms. Waterbird or Water Bird re- While most folks are well aware they get trapped and salt will start to life. They will generate a much lower fers to any avian species that regularly of our waterfowl and herons/egrets, build up. Adding compost to the soil heat and you may get seeds sprouting, uses any watery habitat. This may refer some at least may be in the proverbial will improve the aeration, permea- which you should pull out. strictly to freshwater species or also dark about some of our other water- bility, water drainage and allow root Vermicomposting is using worms include those seen in marine environ- birds. Did you know that systems to grow. and the castings to amend soil. It is ments. Waterfowl, in contrast, unam- Patagonia Lake can host white-face There are several different types excellent for kitchen waste; a pound biguously labels the swans, geese, and ibis - a species that looks like it might of composting. Hot composting needs of worms can eat up to 4 pounds of ducks of the world as one coherent/re- belong in the Everglades? A wide range temperatures to range between 1100- food a week. This type of composting lated groups of birds. Waterbirds thus of shorebirds, a subset of waterbirds 1400o to kill any seeds and keep the is usually done in stacked bins or in is a term that is inclusive of Waterfowl. that includes plovers and sandpipers, bacteria flourishing. Because hot com- a tower. Vermicomposting is much As Canada and northern states ex- regularly grace our parts. Look espe- posting is supporting so much heat more nutrient concentrated than perience increasingly frigid conditions, cially for killdeer, Wilson’s snipe, and and life, it will need to be watered and most garden composts, as the worm many waterbirds are deprived of their spotted sandpiper (unspotted, if you turned every couple of days to main- castings can have up to 11 times more aquatic food sources or even of open don’t actually see it!). Even various tain moisture and provide oxygen. A phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium water. Hence, the migration to our Sky gull species can show up from time to compost tea can be made from the than the soil around it. Red wigglers Islands realm. Seeking the streams, riv- time, such as ring-billed and Franklin’s finished product. Soak the compost and brawling worms are best suited ers, ponds, lakes, and marshes of our gulls. Watch too for Clark’s, western, and use the excess water to feed any for composting. region, here they are able to wait out pied-billed, and eared grebes, some of plants that may need attention. Bokashi is Japanese for fermented the worst climatic conditions that their which eat their own feathers in an ap- Cold composting is similar to what organic matter. Bokashi is an anaerobic northerly breeding grounds proffer. parent attempt to protect their innards we see in nature. All it needs is time, bacteria process that uses very little Waterfowl in most local aquat- from sharp piscine bones! Add approximately a year, to break down oxygen and a bran to ferment kitchen ic environments certainly are the American coots, various rails, kingfish- a pile of any yard waste or organic waste, including meat and dairy, into a most abundant waterbirds. Mallards, ers, and pelicans, and all of a sudden material. Pile composting is the most rich soil builder. This type of compost northern shovelers, green-winged teal our parched parts don’t seem too common form of composting. It con- is put into a sealed bucket and is done and other dabbling ducks feed close poor! sists of layering nitrogen (green waste on a much smaller scale than most to shore. Living up to their label, they like grass clippings, fruit and vegetable composting. It does not need to be merely tilt their head and upper body Vincent Pinto and his wife, Clau- scraps), eggshells and carbon (brown watered or turned, working its magic into water feed on aquatic plants and dia, run RAVENS-WAY WILD JOUR- waste like pine needles, sawdust, by releasing gas and fluids through a animals. Occasionally, they graze on NEYS, their Nature Adventure & fallen leaves, paper, newspaper and special tap. land as well. Diving ducks, such as Conservation organization devoted coffee filters). Many people shy away from com- ruddy ducks, by contrast, submerge to protecting the unique biodiversi- To create a “pile compost” in your post but give it a try. I think you may completely for their fare, consum- ty of the Sky Islands region. yard you will need at least a five-foot be pleasantly surprised. 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Water Matters More! Veterans Day Ceremonies Scheduled in Elgin, Patagonia Elgin School Veterans Day Patagonia School Veterans Day Ceremony 9:00 a.m. Ceremony 11:30 a.m. Elgin School will hold its annual has not been included on our Wall of Patagonia Public Schools is hosting weeks before Veterans Day to provide Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, Honor, please send in a photo and the Veterans Day celebration on Friday, the students with more context on the November 9 at 9:00 a.m. This year’s following information: name, rank, November 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 importance of our veterans and their speaker will be Colonel John H. Black, service branch and service dates to p.m. in the school cafeteria. The cele- experiences.” United States Army Retired. Colonel Melissa Paul at [email protected] bration will kick off with a special lunch The celebration will feature guest Black is a 30-year Veterans of the Army or photos can be dropped off at the prepared by Patagonia students and speaker, Cole Jacobs, Retired Master and served two tours in Vietnam and Elgin School office located at 23 Elgin school staff for the attending veterans Sergeant with the Air Force and father has been inducted in to the Infantry Road, Elgin. Photos will be copied and and their spouses served at 11:00 a.m. to PUHS sophomore, Dylan Jacob. Mr. Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, the original returned. We are espe- “This celebration is an opportunity Jacob was on active duty for 22 years, the Military Intelligence Corps Hall of cially looking for alumni from Elgin to teach our students about the impor- serving 16 years in air craft mainte- Fame and the Arizona Veterans Hall and Patagonia schools who have or tance of Veterans Day and to recog- nance working on notable air craft of Fame. An Honor Guard from Fort are currently serving. In addition we nize the sacrifices that these soldiers such as the C-5 Galaxy, the C-141 and Huachuca will also participate in this are seeking military memorabilia to made for our county”, Superintendent the KC-135 Stratotanker that is used year’s program along with student display at the program, please contact Rachell Hochheim said. “We want our for aerial refueling. During the last 6 essay winners and the all school choir. Melissa Paul for more information or if students and community members to years of his active duty, Jacobs was on The USS Tucson submarine replica will you have any questions. A brunch will send us photos and information on Special Duty, serving as the 1st Ser- be on display. follow the ceremony from 10:00-11:00 their friends, family and relatives. We geant under five different commanders If you know of a veteran (family a.m. for veterans and guests think it is important to recognize all for four different squadrons. During member or community member) that the veterans that have a connection to his military career, Mr. Jacobs was our students and community.” stationed in various locations. Prior to Healing Heroes Event “We’re asking our veterans to 9/11, he was stationed in Saudi Arabia, provide a photo and information about Germany and Panama. Following 9/11, Celebrates Veterans their military service. Critical moments he was in Bulgaria, Crete and in 2012, of our history can be told through the he served in Afghanistan. experiences and stories of our veterans We want our students to learn the and I want the students to learn about names and experiences of all the vet- the human connection between our erans in our community. If you or any local heroes and our country’s legacy. member of your family is a veteran, We will be covering additional history please call the Student Office at (520) of 19th and 20th century wars and mil- 394-3000 so we can recognize their itary engagements in class during the service. Senior Center News By Heather Dodge the Tai Chi instruction, please contact The Traditional Thanksgiving Day Chuck Kelly. dinner will be held Nov. 22, sponsored Meditation classes conducted by by the Senior Citizens of Patagonia’s Aisha Sander are held every Friday at Board of Directors. Roast turkey, 5p.m. mashed potatoes, gravy and beverages SEACAP comes once a month for Photo by Marion Vendituoli will be provided. The rest of the holi- energy assistance. See Senior Center day spread is potluck. All are invited. bulletin board for dates and times. Motorcycles filled the parking area at the Sonoita Fairgrounds October 20 for the bike show at te Healing Heroes Event. Bring your special dish to the Senior We are applying for a grant to fund Center by 11:30. We serve at noon. a new commercial refrigerator and More than 200 motorcycles partic- “I’m blown away,” Boulder Crest Donations are welcome. Volunteers freezer to ensure the freshest, healthi- ipated in the Healing Heroes Ride at founder Ken Falkes said of the turnout are needed to roast turkeys at home est ingredients in the meals we pro- the Sonoita Fairgrounds on October for the event. “This is a great com- and assist with event. Contact organiz- vide. Stay tuned. 20. The event was sponsored by munity. It reaffirms that we’re in a er, Heather Dodge, at 732-0598. As we approach that holiday/tax Boulder Crest Retreat AZ, located great place here to do the work we’re Tai Chi classes from 10:30 to 11:30 credit time of the year, please consider north of Sonoita, whose mission is doing.” a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays will gifting Senior Citizens of Patagonia to improving the physical emotional, “It was a wonderful event,” Jen wrap up in a couple of weeks. They’ve help build the Woodie Winans spiritual and economic wellbeing of Rinaldi, manager of the Fairgrounds, been sponsored by South Eastern Memorial Endowment Fund. Look for military veterans. The day-long event said. “It was a touching display of the Arizona Governments Organization the postcard in the mail. included a bike show, vendors, food, veteran community coming out to (SEAGO) through a contract with the This is a new column highlighting drink and live music. support their own.” Arizona Department of Economic Se- monthly news, activities and events at curity. Anyone interested in picking up the Patagonia Senior Center.

Sunday Service 10 a.m. Thrift Shop Hours Fellowship follows Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday School, Nursery, Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Bible Study PATAGONIA COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 387 McKeown Avenue 394-2274

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By Liz Collier The evening started with dinner and a salsa Homecoming Royalty eating contest at 4:00 p.m. Over 130 people The Patagonia Schools’ Homecoming cel- bought dinner and voted on the salsa entries. ebration was an all-day, late night event that There were eight entries from Stephanie was packed full of activities, games, competi- Padilla, Rachell Hochheim, Journee Hayes, tions and a whole lot of fun. The Wild Horse Restaurant, Rita Hicks, Denny The parade lined up at around 9:45 a.m., Hubbell, Gianna Martin and Amanda Zamudio. but was delayed due to a high speed chase Stephanie Padilla won with Journee Hayes that went through town. In addition to the coming in second and the Wild Horse Restau- traditional four floats, each representing a high rant in third. There was also a Bouncy House school class, this year community organizations on the grounds for the younger crowd. and businesses were invited to join the parade. The Soccer game started at 6:00 p.m. and Borderlands Restoration, Patagonia Creative resulted in a 3-2 win over Lourdes High School. Arts Center and South32 Mines participated. Following the game, the pit fires were lit and Also, the Patagonia Middle School entered a s’mores were served to anyone who wanted float and the Governing Boards for both PUHS them. The dance band Night Life wrapped up and PES. The faculty voted on the floats and the evening with a three hour performance the senior float won with the freshmen coming that had parents and students on their feet in a close second. and dancing until after 10:00 p.m. Following the parade, both schools head- Superintendent Rachell Hochheim stated for the Soccer field to watch the students ed that, “today’s celebration was fun for the complete in various friendly games: Tug of War, students and the whole community! I want to bat spin/find your shoe, egg race and Skin the thank the Wild Horse Restaurant and the Snake. The Powder Puff Tag Football game Wagon Wheel for donating the food for the featuring the sophomores and seniors vs. the dinner. We raised over $2500 for our student freshmen and the juniors started at noon and activities fund and we are all grateful for their went on till 1:00 p.m. Lars Marshall and 8th Senior King and Queen: Brayden Johnson and Yasmin Quiroga contribution. The response from the students grader Amaris Ochoa-Tovar gave the commen- and the parents was overwhelmingly positive tary during the game. and we want to do this again next year!”

Senior Court Royalty John Hubbell and Gigi Martin Contributed Photos

Juniors Lauren Fletcher and Jake Anderson Sophomores Carolina Quiroz and Abelardo Aguilar Freshmen Santiny Aguilar and Madison Vines PAGE 16 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 New AZNPS prompt to join, remember to choose Fall Blooms in the Borderlands Santa Cruz as your chapter prefer- By Francesca Claverie Conoclinium greggii or ‘Gregg’s mist- Santa Cruz ence. For questions or to learn about flower’ is a plant that could be written Chapter the chapter’s next activities contact Fall is a beautiful time of change as we about every month and every season. [email protected]. head under our blankets and into freez- This 3’ tall forb likes full sun, is extremely By Ariana Raley - Chapter Secretary ing temperatures. Nothing expresses this drought tolerant once established, and Calling all native plants enthusiasts! change better than watching the plant blooms nonstop with purple fluffy flow- The Arizona Native Plant Society (AZ- life of our region explode with vibrant ers from spring through fall, before going NPS) has officially opened a chapter in fall colors and unexpected blooms. This dormant all winter. Conoclinium is one of Santa Cruz County. AZNPS is a nonprof- article will focus on a few favorite colors the most important and lovely butterfly it organization dedicated to the native and blooms of the native plants that fill in nectar plants with Monarch and Queen plants of Arizona, giving an opportuni- this nectar gap for pollinators. butterfly’s seeking it out from all corners ty for like-minded people to gather and Nectar gaps are times during the year of our region. further and share knowledge. Together when not as many plants are flowering Gossypium thurberi or ‘desert cotton’ we will learn plant identification, which and producing nectar for the thousands is a native plant that you’ve probably plants are edible and medicinal, how of species of insect, bird, and mammal seen many times on your drive from to forage and harvest ethically, and pollinators in our region. Most local Sonoita to Tucson but didn’t know how to preserve and cultivate them. native pollinator plants flower during the what it was. This plant is obvious along We meet on the first Thursday of monsoon season, leaving the fall, winter, highway this time of year, not because every month at 6:00 p.m. for approx- and spring times a hungry time for nectar of its blooms (it flowers more at the end imately 1.5 hours and alternating feeding wildlife, and leaving a ‘gap.’ Mak- of summer than in the fall) but because meeting spaces between Sonoita and ing sure to plant a garden with a diversity the leaves turn red as the weather cools Patagonia. of native pollinator plants that bloom down, giving us some of the only leafy Our last trip was a venture into as much as the year as possible makes a red fall colors in southern Arizona. the TNC Canelo Cienega Reserve in space beautiful and useful to the native Now that you know about these three search of monarch butterflies and their landscape. Here are three of my favorites plant species that contribute to the beau- beloved milkweed, and some general for fall color: tiful fall season you can seek them out on plant identification. Epilobium canum, or ‘hummingbird your hikes and drives around southern The next meeting will be held on trumpet’ is a true beauty that shows Arizona, or plant them in your yard or a November 1 in Sonoita, and the next its bright orange-red blooms in the last pot. The food web and ecology of this field trip on Saturday, November 17. season before our frosts. This low grow- region are both complex and straight- For more information please follow ing perennial forb attracts humming- forward. With so many thousands of or contact us on social media. We birds and fills an important role in fall species of plants and animals it can seem are aznps.santacruz on Instagram blooms for our loveable hummingbirds overwhelming, but you can’t go wrong if and AZNPS Santa Cruz Chapter on by flowering at a time when most other you seek out native plants and appreciate Facebook. Interested in joining our hummingbird favorites have dried up and them as the base of our natural commu- group? Go to aznps.com and follow the gone to seed. nity.

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The Santa Cruz Foundation For The Performing Arts 2018 Schedule

November 3 5pm Special Concert for Friends of the Opera House/Sustaining Members Only NOVEMBER Location: Patagonia Residence TBA November 10 7pm “Tucson Salvage - Tales and Recollections from La Frontera:” A reading by Brian Jabas Smith and a documentary based November 18 3:00 pm Yuri Namkung, Violin & on the book, with filmmaker Maggie Smith, Evan Kory, Piano. electric violin by Barry Smith Free Benderly-Kendall Opera House, 344 Naugle Ave., Patagonia, AZ November 17 4pm Broadway on Screen - Reservations: $30 Prepay / $35 At the Door “Funny Girl” $10.00 Suggested Donation

December 2 3:00 pm Mishka Momen, Piano. November 29 6pm Broadway on Screen - Benderly-Kendall Opera House, 344 Naugle Ave., “The King and I” $10.00 Suggested Donation Patagonia, AZ Reservations: $25 Prepay / $30 At the Door DECEMBER December 3 10am, 7 pm Club Theater Dcember 9 3:00 pm Joshua Guerrero, Tenor & Performance Christopher Allen, Piano Benderly-Kendall Opera House, 344 Naugle Ave., December 8 4pm Royal Ballet “Mayerling” Patagonia, AZ $10.00 Suggested Donation Reservations: $30 Prepay / $35 At the Door December 22 4pm The Littlest Reindeer $5.00 Suggested Donation December 31 5:00 pm Danny Brito Latin Jazz Quartet December 29 6pm Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Benderly-Kendall Opera House, 344 Naugle Ave., Trouble With Harry” Patagonia, AZ $5.00 Suggested Donation Reservations: $40 Reservations Required - This performance not included in series subscription. *Dates and Times Subject to Change* Prix Fixe Dinner 7:00pm after the concert at the PCAA wishes to thank all our generous sponsors of the Wild Horse Restaurant. For dinner reservations 2018-2019 season at the Patagonia Movie House. If you would please call The Wild Horse Restaurant 520-394-2344 be interested in sponsoring upcoming events, please contact or Stage Stop Hotel 520-394-2211. Cassina Farley at 520-394-9369. Visit www.patagoniacreativearts.org or 394-9369 Visit www.scfpapresents.org for more information. for more information

PAGE 18 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 Check It Out At The Library Recycling Rules Revisited By Laura Wenzel This new col- Library Fundraiser will be held at Spirit By Bob Brandt in with the recyclables. umn will focus on Tree Inn with author Gary Paul Nabhan It is clear then that if we want to the Patagonia Library. “Check it Out at on November 30 from 5:30-8:30p.m. So you’re feeling pretty good about be assured that our recycling efforts the Library” will be a place for peo- He will share insights about his two all that plastic, metal and cardboard actually accomplish their purpose, it ple to find out what’s going on at the most recently published titles, “Food you just carefully sorted and tossed is critical that we follow the rules for library - from events and programs, from the Radical Center: Healing Our into the correct trailers located behind properly sorting and preparing the to what’s new in the stacks, to library Land and Communities” and “Mes- the Patagonia post office. After all, you items we place in the recycling bins. services and beyond. This month, quite: An Arboreal Love Affair.” Both take pride in keeping a close watch on When we abuse the service, not only there are a couple of notable events to books can be checked out from the your household’s waste stream. But does it negate the benefits of recy- attend. library. He will have books available to hold on…things aren’t always what cling, it wastes our tax dollars, it puts On November 7 from 5:30-7 p.m., purchase and sign. Tickets are $50. they seem… and that, unfortunately, the workers at greater risk of injury Patagonia Library and Patagonia Proceeds from this event will be is the case at the Patagonia recycling and we risk losing the service altogeth- Creative Arts Association (PCAA) will used to create a Special Collection in station. er. host a free open house and potluck the library to honor authors that have The town is fortunate indeed to Here are the most important ways barbeque dinner at Cady Hall to cele- lived or worked in the area, contrib- have such a convenient location for users can help make the operation brate the conclusion of our Voice for uted to works about the borderlands, recycling many types of discarded safe and cost-effective and ensure its Young Authors (VYA) program. VYA is a have a national or international scope household materials that would oth- continued operation in Patagonia: six-week art and literacy program for and bring acknowledgement of erwise be destined for the landfill or Do not use the facility as a dump K-2nd grade students from Patagonia Patagonia to a broad audience. thoughtlessly tossed out to litter our for ordinary household or commercial Elementary and Montessori schools. For more information about these beautiful landscape. However, this so- trash. Students toured the Post Office, and other library events, visit the PRT’s called recycling service falls far short Flatten corrugated cardboard so the Borderlands Restoration Native Plant Community Calendar or contact the of its intended goal. trailer doesn’t need to be emptied as Nursery, and Shooting Star Pottery, in library at (520) 394-2010. According to John Hays, who often and to reduce the risk of injury addition to the library, to learn about oversees Santa Cruz County’s recycling for workers operating the compactor jobs in their community. Laura Wenzel is a Librarian Assistant program, the county landfill staff in- at the landfill. The annual Friends of Patagonia at Patagonia Library. spects the trailer’s contents to deter- Make sure your recyclables are rea- mine which loads are clean enough sonably clean, as food waste increas- to sell (mainly cardboard and metals), es the chance buyers will reject the which go to operations that charge to recyclables outright or that the county process them (plastics and paper) and will pay a higher price to have them which just go into the landfill. Current- processed ($54 for contaminated loads ly, virtually all of the glass ends up in vs. $23 for clean) the landfill because there is no market Recycle plastic bags at grocery for it and much of the plastic and met- stores. When placed in the municipal al meets the same fate simply because recycling stream with the other recy- the trailer loads contain too much clables, they often jam the machines trash. As a result, much of our collec- used in processing the other plastics. tive recycling effort is in vain. While Remove caps from plastic bottles recycling has always been economical- and jars to avoid injury to workers. ly challenging, recently the situation Note: there is no clear guidance for has worsened throughout the industry, whether to discard plastic bottle caps Hays explained, since China instituted or recycle them along with the bottles. Photo by Laura Wenzel its Green Sword Initiative to force its An alternative is to repurpose them Assistant Nursery Manager Perin McNelis of Borderlands Restoration suppliers of recyclable materials to or search online for an operation that Nursery explains how a seed becomes a plant to a group of Voice for Young reduce the percentage of trash mixed Authors students. accepts them. Mesquite Grove Gallery CAUTION! has a new face at DEER AHEAD! 375 McKeown Ave. VIEW THEM SMA BUSINESSES Friends of the Patagonia now Library hosts our annual A Working Artists Studio with Fall Fundraiser. Hand Weaving, Painting,

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Also Featuring new local author project. Spirit Tree Inn Area Artists for over 30 Years November 30, 2018 open 5:30 p.m. AUCTION MEMBERSHIP DINNER DEC. 1 Thanksgiving Weekend Tickets available at the library. Includes SONOITA BY STARLIGHT FRIDAY DEC. 7 authentic chuck wagon dinner with Friday- Sunday 11 - 4 meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. SMA Sale Items, Refreshments Tel.520-394-2010 SCCFRA www.reginamedley.com

PAGE 19 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 Reindeer Auction at Fairgrounds New Board Members Needed Have fun and meet your neighbors! It’s not easy sitting in meetings, listening to ideas about fundraising, especially if you are not familiar with one or all of the following; Rode- os, Horse Racing, Horse Shows, or County Fairs. Our organization is a non-profit. We are not a government owned institution. Therefore, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our fairgrounds, with fundraising being the most crucial piece to our well-being. Do you possess: • The willingness to listen? • The ability to ask clarifying questions? • The ability to cultivate an attitude of trust toward staff, by relying on their expertise? • The commitment to attend committee meetings? • The time to actively participate? • The willingness to encourage Committee Chairs to pursue strategies that have proven effectiveness? • The readiness to ask for more information when it’s needed? • The ability to see the value in ALL of the events at the fairgrounds? Contributed Photo • The understanding to accept a veto when a veto is required? Paul Brosseit holds one of the ten reindeer he has created that will be dec- • An appreciation for the commitment of our volunteers for every orated by members of the Sonoita Merchants Association. event? A herd of ten wooden reindeer to Rudolph. They can be seen at Angel As a member of the Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Assn., your role can be spotted at select Sonoita Wings, Buffalo Gals, Cowgirl Flair, Des- is critical to the health and vitality of our nonprofit. Without excellent Shops for the month of November. ert Legacy, The Dream Weaver, Heart fundraising, and oversite, our mission will stagnate or flounder–with The deer are the brainchild of Santa of Gold Antiques, Many Horses Trading your wise counsel and gentle guidance it will flourish and lives of those Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Associ- Co., Sweet Ride,3Bar3 Ranch and Feed, in our community, both merchants and citizens, will be improved. ation (SCCFRA) board member Paul and Dog Ear Bakery. If you are interested in joining us and running for a board position, Brosseit, who designed and built the The deer will be auctioned off at please submit a bio and your reasons for wanting to join us. The elec- 3.5’ high deer, whose antlers are 4’ the SCCFRA annual membership meet- tion will be held during our Membership meeting on Dec. 1st. Send all across, as a fundraiser for the Sonoita ing and dinner on December 1. “The correspondence to [email protected]. Fairgrounds. He then approached the idea was to build community spirit and Thank you for your consideration in joining such an integral part of the Sonoita Merchants Association, asking highlight local businesses,” Brosseit philanthropic process of this great community resource! the store owners to each decorate a said. He hopes that this will become an Sincerely, deer and put them on display at their annual event. “Next year, maybe we’ll Your 2018 Board of Directors shops. Each deer will have a different do longhorns,” he said. “We’re looking motif. Preliminary ideas range from a for woodworkers or anyone interested Jerry Garcia motif to a cowgirl theme in helping out with this project.” KPUP Broadcast Schedule ooff defensedefense agagainstnst ininﬂuuenza.enza. Fall 2018

Monday: 7:00pm to 8:00pm; eTown repeat of Saturday’s show. GET Tuesday: 10:00am to 12:00pm; World Jazz with Mark Berg 7:00pm to 9:00pm; Jazz and Blues with Fred Hansen R Wednesday: YOU 7:00pm to 10pm; Sean Alexander show Thursday: 7:00pm to 10:00pm; Possibility Explorers. “Celebrating the Evening of FLU SHOT! Mushkil Gusha, the Remover of All Difficulties”. Hosted by Graves Friday: 7:00pm to 9:00pm; Hook's Sunken Roadhouse Saturday: Vaccinate you and your 12:00pm to 1:00pm; eTown - “Educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation” loved ones! Sunday 6:00pm to 8:00pm; Acoustic Café – “Today’s great songwriting talents. A bit of country, rock, blues, folk, pop” Walk-in or call for your appointment today! 8:00pm to 10:00pm; Folk Alley – “Folk Music Radio from WKSU-FM in Kent, OH” Daily Shows: 101 Taylor St Swing Hour: 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Patagonia, Arizona 85624 Best of the Oldies: 1:00pm to 2:00am. Feature Story News (FSN.com) Mon – Fri. 8 am., 12pm and 6pm., (520) 281-1550 Sat. 8am & 6pm., Sun. at 8am. Patagonia Weather Forecast: Every odd hour. Ponder that if you like. www.mariposachc.net PAGE 20 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 PYEC Conference Speakers Cover a Range of Topics By Anna Coleman

Photo by Anna Coleman Students at the Adolescent Youth Conference at PYEC heard presentations on topics ranging from dating violence to opiod addiction.

The Patagonia Youth Enrichment tal wellness, depression, self-care, and Center hosted its 4th Annual Adoles- movement. He shared stories about cent Youth Conference on September his personal life that the kids were 29. There were 52 participants for the able to relate to. day-long event. The topics covered Denisse Romero from Mariposa were Teen Dating Violence, Mental Community Health Center in Nogales Wellness & Movement, Opioid Over- presented on oral hygiene and she dose Awareness, Teen Oral Health, and shared images and facts that illustrat- Seeds of Stewardship through Lead- ed her information. She gave all the ership. The youth center venue was youth a bag with oral care items. a sea of neon pink t-shirts and happy Sonia Sanchez brought her Anti faces. From 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., the Alcohol Drug Youth Coalition Team kids learned, they listened, they cried, (AADYCT) youth group from Nogales they laughed, and they were silent. A for the 4th year in a row, and they pre- few of the topics hit incredibly close to sented facts on opioids. Peer teaching home for many of the kids. is powerful. Bobbi Sudberry, the founder of There was a brief presentation from Elgin Volleyball Team Kaity's Way in Phoenix, shared her Arizona at Work regarding employ- story about Teen Dating Violence. Her ment opportunities open to local message was crystal clear and gave a youth. Tom McCalpin of Coordinated ‘Three-peat’ Champions lot for the kids to digest. It was very Community Response Team (CCRT), appropriate for the age group (ages spoke on crisis resources available for 11+). She shared warning signs, pre- the youth and families. vention tactics, and resources with the This event was sponsored by audience. Mariposa Community Health, Ado- Stacey Cope from Sonoran Preven- lescent Wellness Network, County tion Works introduced facts about the Attorney George Silva, Santa Cruz opioid epidemic and potential dangers County School Superintendent Alfredo lurking in the community. She also Velasquez, Greg Whitcoe, AADYCT, and trained the youth how to administer private donors. Narcan. PYEC will be hosting an Open House Treven Hooker, the Arizona Trails BBQ on Saturday, December 1 from youth coordinator that leads expedi- 3-5 p.m. as a ‘Thank You’ to the com- tions with PYEC youth each month, munity for their generous support this presented on the importance of men- past year. SONOITA PROPANE

SERVICE THAT WILL PUT A (From left): Coach Sheila Oliver, Julianna Romero, Emma Diederichs, SMILE Jayla Umfleet, McKenzie Beyer, Olivia Barton, Sophia Routledge, Katie ON YOUR FACE Roley, and Coach Lacy Beyer. The Elgin School Girls’ Volleyball ended a great season by defeating Sacred Heart to clinch the River Canyon League Championship on October 3rd. This is www.sonoitapropane.com the third straight championship for the ‘A’ Volleyball Squad coached by Sheila [email protected] Oliver and Lacy Beyer.

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EVENTS EVENTS SPECIAL INTERESTS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Nov 3 Rabies Clinic at the Sonoita November 23 and 24 11-4 p.m. Art Patagonia Museum - Oct: open Lunch for Seniors - Fresh-cooked Fairgrounds Walk, Patagonia. Thurs-Sat 2-4 p.m. Info: www.thepa- meals, Mon - Fri, noon-1 p.m. At the tagoniamuseum.org. Patagonia Senior Center. Nov 3 10-4 p.m. 18th annual Em- Nov 29 10 –2 p.m. Free Medicare pire Ranch Cowboy Festivalat the Consultations. Please call the library San Rafael Community 4-H Club Sr. Citizens of Patagonia Van Service historic Empire Ranch Headquarters. for an appointment, (520) 394-2010. - 2nd Mon, Patagonia Methodist Medical transportation, Mon - Fri for Church, Thurber Hall, 5:30 p.m. Info: seniors & disabled by appointment Nov 3 2-4 p.m. Pre-holiday Tea at November 29 6 p.m. Broadway on Tami, 455-5561. only. Info: 394-2494. Sonoita Hills Community Church Screen - “The King and I.” The Tin (past Elgin School on the left). RSVP Shed, Patagonia. $10.00 Suggested Santa Cruz Singers - rehearsals Story Time with Ms. Laura - For Midge Cole (520) 405-8847 Donation Thurs at 5 p.m., SCFPA office, 348 caregivers and children aged 5 & Naugle Ave., Patagonia. New mem- under. 1st & 3rd Mon, 9-10 a.m. at Nov 7 5:30-7 p.m. A Voice for Nov 30 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friends of bers welcome! Patagonia Library. Info: 394-2010. Young Authors Open House and Patagonia Library fundraiser with Potluck BBQ Dinner at Cady Hall. author Gary Nabhan at Spirit Tree Bingo - 1st & 3rd Mon., St. Theresa Patagonia Methodist Church Thrift Come celebrate the work of the Inn. Tickets $50. Parish Hall in Patagonia, 6 p.m. Info: Shop - Fri & Sat 10-2 p.m. Patagonia Montessori Elementary 455-5681. School and Patagonia Elementary Angel Wings Thrift & Gift Shop - School K-2nd grade students. MEETINGS Crossroads Quilters - 2nd & 4th Thurs - Sat, 10-2 p.m. Our Lady of Mon, Sonoita Fire Dept., 9 a.m. Info: the Angels Catholic Church, 12 Los Nov 9 9 a.m. Veterans Day Cele- (520)-732-0453. Encinos Rd, Sonoita. bration and Brunchat Elgin School AA - Pat. Seventh Day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall, Thurs. at Open Tennis - Saturdays, PUHS at 9 Sonoita/Patagonia Email Newsletter Nov 9 11:30 a.m. Veterans Day 6:30 p.m. Sonoita Bible Church, Tue. a.m. Info: 394-2973. - usually twice a week. Free. Sign up Celebration at Patagonia Public at 7:30 p.m. For more AA meetings, at clarebonelli@sonoitapatagonialo- Schools. info, call (520) 624-4183. Border Community Alliance - cals.com. Monthly cross-border tours. Info: Nov 10 8 -10 a.m. Fire Dept Break- Overeaters Anonymous - Tue. & www.bordercommunityalliance.org. Patagonia Farmers Market fast in Sonoita Thurs. at 6:30 p.m. Fragrance-free Thursday 10a.m - 2p.m. In front of meeting. Patagonia United Method- Gratitude Drum Circle - Tuesdays 4-6 Red Mountain Foods Nov 10 4-6 p.m. The Patagonia ist Church. (520) 404-3490. p.m at the Gazebo in Patagonia Park. Museum Fall Fundraiser on the mu- Open to everyone. Bring water, chair, Nogales Mercado Farmers’ Market - seum grounds to benefit the student CHOP (Community Homes of & drum. Extra instruments Fri 2-5 p.m. 163 N Morley Ave. docent scholarship. Food, drink and Patagonia, Inc.) - Board meeting 3rd. Nogales, AZ. a raffle will be offered. Mon. at 5:30 p.m. in the Patagonia Group Meditation - Fridays 5-6 p.m. Town Council Room Chambers. at the Seniors Center. No experience “Eating Smart, Being Active” Pata- Nov 10 7 p.m. “Tucson Salvage required. Call Aisha (520) 400-9253. gonia Family Resource Center – Tales and Recollections from La Patagonia Town Council - 2nd & 4th For parents and caregivers of chil- Frontera:” A reading by Brian Jabas Wed. at 7 p.m. in Town Council Hall. Tai Chi- Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30 dren 0-5. Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Smith and a documentary based on a.m. at Senior’s Center. Free. All wel- finishes November 27. Call Beth the book, with filmmaker Maggie Rotary Club - 2nd & 4th Thurs., 5:30 come. Finishes November 15. (520) 287-9108 Smith, electric violin by Barry Smith. p.m. at the Steak Out. Info: Sue The Tin Shed, Patagonia. Free (520) 990-4648. CHURCH SERVICES Senior Citizens of Patagonia’s Board Nov 12 5-6 p.m. Elgin/Sonoita Sonoita Bible Church Town Hall Meeting at the of Directors - 2nd Mon, 3pm at the Patagonia Community United- Senior Center. Methodist Church 3174 N. Highway 83, Sonoita 455- Sonoita Fairgrounds. Hosted by Da- 5779 vid Green to address property taxes, 387 McKeown Ave., Patagonia The So Az Republican Club meeting, 394-2274 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. the school and fire boards, annex- Youth Group: 2nd & 4th Wed. ation by Cochise County etc. every third Thursday of the month. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 11/15 @ 7 pm Sonoita Fire House Youth Group: Sun. - 5:30-7:30 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Board room, guests and visitors Nov 13 11 a.m. Kitty Committee, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Town Hall welcome. St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church Church 12 Los Encinos Rd., Sonoita Nov 13 & 27 6:30-8:30 p.m. Music 222 Third Ave., Patagonia 394-2954 394-2954 and Coloring Night at Patagonia Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. Library. Bring your voices and instru- Visit our website to see Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. ments. the online community calendar and email Canelo Cowboy Church Harvest Christian Fellowship/ Sonoita Foursquare Church November 17 4 p.m. Broadway on Hwy 83, MP 14, Elgin 455-5000 [email protected] with Sunday Services: 9 a.m. Sunday 3107 Hwy 83, Sonoita 455-5505 Screen - “Funny Girl.” Tin Shed, Pa- any community events you Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m tagonia. $10.00 Suggested Donation School: 10:30 a.m. (except third would like to add to it. Sundays)Ranch Family Fun Day: 7 a.m. every 3rd Sunday. St. Andrews Episcopal Church November 23 and 24 10-4:00 p.m. Sonoita Hills Community Chruch Artisan & Craft Fair in Elgin,Village www.patagoniaregional- Sonoita Hills Community Church 52 Elgin Rd., Elgin of Elgin Winery, 471 Elgin Rd, email times.org/calendar. 2nd & 4th Saturdays: 10 a.m. [email protected]. Contact 52 Elgin Rd., Elgin 455-5172 Kim Rego Cell (520) 990-0137. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. PAGE 22 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES NOVEMBER 2018 Classifieds

HELP WANTED Patagonia “Lobos” Sports Schedule NOW HIRING - HIGH SPIRITS FLUTES November 2018 Please email your resume to [email protected]. HS Basketball STRONG BACK? ABLE TO TRANSFER 200 LBS? If you’re an experienced or certified caregiver, call Patagonia DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Assisted Care: 520-604-8179. Wed. Nov 14 ASDB (Scrimmage) Away 4:30pm Mon. - Wed. Boyd Baker Holiday Immaculate Heart (Mon) 12/4pm SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER Nov 19 - 21 Tourney (Boys Only) (Tues) 10am Tues. Nov 27 Fort Thomas Away 4/4/5:30/7pm Qualifications include: AZ fingerprint clearance, valid school bus driver’s license Thurs. Nov 29 Tombstone Home 2:30/4/5:30/7pm CDL (training available), good physical health & more. Base pay: $12/hr. Application @www.patagonia.k12.az.us Submit to Dinah Mendoza, HR (520)-394-3055. MS Boys Basketball/ Girls Softball

Thurs, Nov 1 Little Red Away 3:30pm HOUSING RENTALS (Softball only) Mon. Nov 5 Sacred Heart Home 3:30pm (Basketball only) OVER 55+ ROOM AVAILABLE Tues. Nov 6 Elgin Home 3:30pm With common areas in beautiful setting. $450, includes utilities. Thurs. Nov 8 Little Red Away 3:30pm Call Don at 297-7065 Thurs. Nov 15 Lourdes Home 3:30pm (Basketball only) CLASSES Tues. Nov 27 Elgin Away 3:30pm Wed. Nov 28 Little Red Home 3:30pm Thurs. Nov 29 Sacred Heart Away 3:30pm (Basketball only) JULIA GREEN VOICE AND PIANO STUDIO Voice & piano lessons $45/45 mins. www.juliagreenmusic.com 505-350-8543 Patagonia 85624. AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION MISCELLANEOUS

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