PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 SERVING THE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITIES OF CANELO, ELGIN, PATAGONIA AND SONOITA VOL. 10 ISSUE 7 No Final Answers as SCCFRA Planning to Schools Set to Reopen Host County Fair By Marion Vendituoli

The Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association (SCCFRA) Board has announced that plans are underway for the 105th annual Santa Cruz County Fair to take place this September. In a statement to the PRT, Harry Dotson, President, SCCFRA, wrote, “The SCCFRA Board of Directors is com- mitted to conducting a County Fair in 2020. However…this year’s fair may not look like those in the recent past. We are particularly committed to hav- ing the 4H/FFA/Champions for Youth Foundation portion of the fair. To that Photo by Marion Vendituoli end, we are working closely with those Elgin 4th grade teacher Angela Brown prepares her classroom for the begin- organizations to provide a meaningful Photo by Marion Vendituoli ning of the school year. “We’re ready,” she said. “We’re a big family. We all event for the youth of our community. miss each other.” 4-H members show their goats at In addition to the 4H and FFA activities the 4-H/FFA Livestock Show at last By Sarah Klingenstein than mandating one start date and one we envision a fair that hearkens back year’s County Fair in Sonoita. As of July 29, Patagonia Schools will delivery model. They believe plans will to a basic celebration for our commu- may be able to attend the event at the begin school online on August 17, with change over the course of the year as nity. We are working now on activities fairgrounds in person to show their distance learning for at least the first Arizona grapples with surges of the and events that are safe and fun for animals. month. Elgin Schools begin online virus, and there is a strong possiblity all members of our community. But “August 15 will be when we will August 10, moving on campus August that many students will spend part of as we all know the COVID landscape make the decision,” Fish said. “We 17. Patagonia Montessori School plans the year in distance learning. seems to change daily. We can assure would have to comply with CDC to begin the year on campus August The state is requiring that districts you that as we plan, the health and guidelines and state or county require- 17. Principals of all three systems provide an onsite option for certain safety of our community will be in the ments.” The decision will be made by acknowledge plans may change, de- students, even if the school is in a full forefront of our thoughts.” the U of A, which oversees the Coop- pending on the severity of the virus in distance learning model. Students Dean Fish, who, along with Amanda erative Extension program, with input the community and any state man- whose parents cannot supervise them Zamudio and Valerie Burleson chair from the livestock committee, 4-H dates. Each school will allow parents to at home due to their work or students the Champions for Youth Foundation, leaders and FFA advisors. “We are now choose to keep their children home if with other special needs will be provid- discussed the challenges associated in a holding pattern,” Fish said. “We and when classes move on-campus. ed a safe place to engage in distance with putting on the 4-H / FFA livestock are going to make our decision based At a July 23 press conference, learning. show and auction this year. The live- on the health and safety of the young Governor Ducey and State Superin- Patagonia Supt. Kenny Hayes said stock and small stock show, auction, people involved.” tendent of Education Kathy Hoffman that, after starting the year online, and judging of non-animal projects is The 4-H / FFA auction is important announced that local districts can de- the school will watch the trends in the culmination of the year’s work for for the youth involved in raising and termine when and how they will start COVID19 cases. After there has been the 65 youth preparing ‘market proj- showing their animals, as the money the school year, with the state offering a 14-day decline, as recommended ects’ - working with animals to show earned enables the participants to pay guidance as to the data to be used in by the Centers for Disease Control, and sell at the annual event - and the for the feed and care of the animals making those decisions. Unfortunately, they will begin plans to open cam- more than 100 kids involved in 4-H and they are raising and to purchase their that guidance will not be available until pus. On-campus options range from FFA projects. next project, as well as put money August 7, only a few days before some smaller groups of students attending “We work with Cooperative Exten- aside for higher education. When districts’ planned first day of school. in person on alternating days to full sion and the U of A and we will abide asked if he were concerned if restric- Many schools now are making their campus opening. Onsite learning for by their guidance,” he said. “We’re tions, or perhaps the need to hold the plans based on the information they students who need a supervised place going to provide an opportunity for auction online, would hurt sales, Fish have on hand. to participate in distance learning will these young people to complete their responded, “We’ll provide a way for Leaders on both the state and local always be an option. Some special projects,” he said. There might have these kids to financially make out with levels lean towards flexible planning, to be a ‘virtual’ competition and/or these projects.” which Hoffman said is more durable See Schools/ Page 3 auction this year, or the competitors ters in June and three in July and has What we’ve been been posting updates and summaries of COVID statistics in Santa Cruz County, announcements from the up to this summer Governor and the County Board of PRT By Marion Vendituoli The PRT was very active on the Health, an article that marked the MISSION STATEMENT web over the past two months. We 100th day of COVID, and school and Traditionally, the summer months hosted a two-hour forum for candi- business updates. To publish a nonprofit have been a time for us at the PRT to dates for County Sheriff in June that Our web reporting and our web community newspaper which catch up on the laundry and weeding was live streamed on Facebook. We presence has increased dramatically serves the Mountain Empire and maybe take a vacation, but not were thrilled with the response to since the beginning of the pandemic. communities of Santa Cruz this year. The pandemic has pushed us this event, which had more than 5700 For the months of January and Febru- County, including Canelo, Elgin, to increase our coverage and expand Patagonia, and Sonoita, and views and hundreds of comments. ary 2020, our website had 9485 views. our mission to our readers and to sort which is open to all views, high- My favorite comment about the In June and July we have had 44,425 out new ways to bring you the infor- lighting local issues and empha- forum was a resident who wrote views, an increase of close to 470%. mation that we all need to find our sizing the contributions of local “Isn't it amazing that a small, local On a lighter note, in August we will way forward. Adding to that is the fact talent. not-for-profit publication like the PRT be filming gardens, chicken coops, that this is an election year, and we could produce a political forum with baby goats and more for our video are committed to helping voters make WHO WE ARE greater effectiveness and success than series, “How’s It Growing?” a virtual informed decisions at the ballot box. national media and other outlets and garden tour that is the brainchild of We are a nonprofit organization, In the last issue of the PRT we organizations for something like a Board member Francesca Claverie. funded by paid advertising, do- shared responses from both the candi- presidential debate?” We hope to do segments on flower nations and grants. PRT is a free dates for the Patagonia Town Council Assistant Editor Aisha Sander post- gardens, edible gardens, small stock monthly publication distributed to and candidates running in the primary news stands and local merchants ed zoom video interviews on YouTube raising, kids and animals and roses. If for the AZ House of Representatives. in The Mountain Empire. that she conducted with the two you would like to participate, please In this issue we introduce two of the candidates running for County email us at [email protected]. Managing Editor: four candidates for Santa Cruz Recorder in the Democratic Primary We are also starting to work out Marion Vendituoli County Board of Supervisors for Dis- and will post her interview with the the details for the second annual stu- trict Three, Bruce Bracker and Donna Assistant Editor: independent candidate running for dent essay and photo contest that was Federici. In the October issue, we plan Aisha Chapra Sander that office next month. such a success last year. to feature Justin Lima and Valerie The PRT will be hosting a live- What’s next for the PRT? One thing Bookkeeper: Kerby-Lockey, if she gains enough streamed forum on Facebook for this pandemic has done, I believe, Cynie Murray write-in votes to make it on the ballot. SCC Board of Supervisor, District 3, is demonstrate the importance of We also feature in this issue the five candidates on September 26. It will local news. We all need timely, local Administrative Assistant candidates running for the Sonoita Ad Manager: follow the same format as the previ- news to keep us informed in a time School District Board, the only con- ous forum, and we are looking for our when rumor and fake news threatens Jared Krikorian tested school board election in the readers’ input for questions to ask the to undo us. Thank you for following county. We will cover the Patagonia Contributing Writers: candidates. Please send your ques- us, for your comments and for your School Districts Boards in the next Bob Brandt tions to [email protected]. support. Alison Bunting issue. The PRT sent out three e-newslet- Francesca Claverie Lynn Davison Jo Dean Cassina Farley Robert Gay Patra Kelly Sarah Klingenstein Martin Levowitz Pat McNamara Harold Meckler Vince Pinto Laura Wenzel

Board of Directors: Bob Brandt Tom Beal Francesca Claverie Lynn Davison Cassina Farley Jac Heiss Donna Lee Kathryn Schrag Jamie Smith Mollie Wright Contact us at: [email protected] PO Box 1073, Patagonia, AZ 85624 (740) 206-9594 To Place an ad:prtads@ gmail.com Print Edition available at newstands the first Friday of the month. Online Edition posted the first Wednesday of the month Online edition: patagoniaregionaltimes.org really put us in a tricky spot. I just hope Schools (Cont.) the issue doesn’t become politically education students may begin the driven, as we would hate to lose Elgin County Conducts Blitz year working in the Resource Room, students on that basis.” following the online curriculum with Callie Mattus, Elgin 2nd grade Testing At Three Sites help from special ed staff. In all cases, teacher, spoke about the skills she safe procedures, including frequent gained from the weeklong ASU dis- handwashing, masks, distancing and tance learning training program that all strict check-in and pickup procedures Elgin teachers participated in. “It was will be followed. intense engagement with other edu- Elvia Gallagher, a 4th-grade teacher cators and experts in distance learn- at Patagonia Elementary, said “At the ing. I feel better equipped with the meeting to decide how to proceed, resources and tools available, should my colleagues and I expressed our we end in long-term distance learn- concerns about going back without ing. I learned from others’ experience good data to support that move. When and practiced using the programs. I things look better, we can make the believe I have more tools to keep kids decision to go back.” engaged. This experience will change how we use technology on-campus as As to working with students online, Photo Courtesy Santa Cruz County /Twitter she said, “I feel lucky we had a chance well, going forward. And I have new National Guard Troops help with COVID testing at the Santa Cruz County to dip our toes into distance learn- tools to communicate with parents, Complex July 25. 930 tests were performed the first weekend of testing. ing last spring. We are much better and work with them as partners.” prepared now. And I hope families will Anthony Fennell, father of an Elgin By Aisha Sander quick turnaround in results, according be understanding. I know it’s frustrat- 2nd grader, hopes this year is as close In June, Santa Cruz County (SCC) to Jeff Terrell, the Director of Enviro- ing, but I hope they are patient and to a normal school year as possible. “If experienced an extraordinary rate mental Health Services at the county. work with the school system through school is open, we will send our daugh- of infection and high positivity rate On July 25 and 26 the county tested this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Be ter to 2nd grade. There’s so much in testing, and became the county 930 people in Nogales, advising them my partners - make sure to use the that’s important about school besides with the highest in both in the state. to stay isolated until they receive their hotspots if you need to, access the the academic, like the teacher-child Arizona became a national hotspot and test result within 72 hours. Rio Rico Chrome-books the schools are provid- relationship and learning to get along at one point had the highest rate of and Patagonia will host testing blitzes ing, help your children succeed.” the world. We can see it’s a tough de- infection in the whole world, according on July 31 and Aug 1. Jennifer Myers has two children at cision for districts and families. While to the New York Times. The other marker that has gone Patagonia Elementary School (PES). we are not that concerned, I respect Local officials successfully peti- up is the fatality rate in the county. “We’re very torn about school reopen- people who are afraid, and I respect tioned Gov. Ducey to let the county Compared to the state’s fatality rate ing! I know our kids miss their friends their right to choose what is best for mandate masks in public places. By at 45.96 per 100,000 population the and need to be in a social environment their family.” June 21 mask ordinances were in effect county is at 92.1 as of July 27. The similar to school…and would love more At the Patagonia Montessori for the county, city of Nogales and number of deaths has increased from than anything to have them go back,” School, Principal Jessi Beebe has over- town of Patagonia. Though SCC con- one death on June 1 to 49 deaths on said Myers. “However, we have two seen preparations including installa- tinues to have a high rate of infections July 27. immune-compromised kids as well as tion of HEPA H13 air filtration system and positivity rate, our daily average of Dr. Eladio Pereira, Chief Medical a new baby, so we don’t want to risk and multiple handwashing stations, new cases went down from 48 in June Officer at the Mariposa Communi- exposing our family while the numbers and seating students at individual to 25.7 in July. ty Health Center, explained that he are still on the rise.” They have decid- desks as opposed to several around a To address the high positivity rate, suspects that the rise in fatality rate is ed to opt for distance learning, even if table. As at the other schools, students the county was able to advocate for a consequence of the spike in cases in campus opens. will learn and practice strict COVID19 funds from the state to administer June. It takes about two weeks after Elgin School Principal Mary Faley protocols right out of the gate. testing blitzes in Nogales, Rio Rico and onset of symptoms before those who welcomes the meetings she and other In the event of a move to distance Patagonia, but the state has been slow are severely ill need to be hospital- leaders have held, and will be hold- learning, the Montessori teachers will to release the funds it has received ized. Because of better treatments ing, with the County Health Director conduct direct instruction and individ- from the CDC to the county. The test- now available, many of those who are throughout the year. “We know the ual sessions with students via Zoom. ing blitzes have gone ahead anyway, hospitalized recover. However, those importance of kids being in the class- Parents can elect distance learning because local officials have decided who are already vulnerable often get room with their teachers and each even if onsite school is in session. that they cannot wait for the state. secondary complications and can have other. The virus seems to dispropor- Those students will have ongoing They expect the state funds to refund much longer hospital stays and may tionately affect those who are older access to a teacher or a peer for help the over $1 million in expenses. succumb to the illness, said Dr. Pereira. and/or have underlying health issues or collaboration throughout the day, in The other challenge of the testing “If people continue to adhere to the - that comprises some of our staff.” addition to participating in at least two has been the slow turnaround from precautions and our rate of infection “We have designed our distance hours a day of virtual lessons. the labs for results, sometimes tak- continues to stabilize and reduce, learning program so it mirrors what With only ten to twelve students ing up to ten days. Thus, the county then we should see the fatality rate go is going on in the classroom. Much in a classroom, Beebe hopes they can purchased 5000 test kits from a lab in down as well,” said Dr. Pereira. of the curriculum adopted has online have students at the school. “Especial- Tucson named Paradigm to ensure a components already. So, we hope we ly at the younger grades, the Montes- can transition back and forth between sori method relies on hands-on mate- online and on-campus easily. And our rials and regular interaction with the classes are so small that we will have teacher.” an easier time distancing.” “While we plan to start on campus, Kelly Bostock, Sonoita School any one of our three options will be District Board member and parent based on what is happening at the of a middle school student at Elgin, time,” she said. “It makes it really hard is concerned about attendance and for parents who are wondering what participation in distance learning. She their children will be doing all year. said, “I never could have imagined Many have to work. They want to be that we would be in this position going able to count on something, and we back to school. I thought things would totally understand that. It is difficult be resolved. Some people are ready to for us to say that we can’t give them send their kids back and some teachers that assurance for the entire year at worry about contracting COVID19. It’s this point.”

PAGE 3 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 personal attacks, we have not strayed from the course of fighting to make SCC Board of Supervisors District 3 Candidates improvements in the East County. I Four candidates are running for Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, District3, which includes Patagonia, Sonoita, have worked with the wineries and Elgin, parts of Rio Rico, Tumacacori and Tubac. Incumbent Bruce Bracker (D) is being challenged by Donna Federici (I), the Rodeo and Fairgrounds to address Justin Luna (I) and write-in candidate Valerie Kerby Lockey (R). We are featuring Bracker and Federici in this issue. We plan their needs and to advocate on their to feature Luna and Kirby-Lockey, if she gets 59 write-in votes in the August primary, in the October issue of the PRT. The behalf. Since my first year in office, the candidates responded to questions posed by the PRT by email. The responses have been edited for space and clarity. Rodeo and Fairgrounds, has received as a small business owner for International Outflow Interceptor (IOI), a cash contribution of $25,000.00 Bruce Bracker 30 years have helped me bet- a sewer line that connects Nogales each year for the past three years. ter appreciate the needs of my Sonora to the International Waste The county has supported them with constituents. Water treatment Plant at Rio Rico. maintenance needs including the What are the two biggest These repairs will offer a cure-in-place work crew from the state correctional challenges the County faces for the IOI. We are also in contact institution. In working with the winer- and how do you plan to address with ADEQ and the Environment and ies, it was determined that there was them? Water Resources Committee of the a need for new way-finding signage to The most immediate challenge is Arizona-Mexico Commission in order provide a more tourist and user-friend- the effect that COVID-19 has had to keep apprised of binational efforts ly environment. The first phase of on our County. We advocated to protect the environment. Finally, we this project was completed this past with the office of the Governor are working to bring Hudbay and the spring with signage placed on Elgin and for the ability to mandate face Nature Conservancy together to ad- Upper Elgin Roads. I worked with the coverings. In addition, Santa Cruz dress Hudbay’s plan for upper Sonoita Deputy County Manager/Public Works County is securing grants to bring Creek. Director to advance road projects and additional testing to our commu- What would you do to improve the improved maintenance. As a result, the nity to help deal with the spread County’s internet infrastructure? county has completed over 28 miles of of this virus. We will be con- In a special meeting on June 15 the chip seal on roads in the Sonoita/Elgin tacting representatives from six Board of Supervisors in collaboration area including extensive work on Elgin business sectors and the public with the County Superintendent of Road. After the 2017 fire in Sonoita, Why are you running for this seat on to determine what the business needs Schools, approved a contract to iden- the county added water capacity in the Board of Supervisors? will be over the next three years. Our tify all the “middle mile” high speed the maintenance yard with a quick fill Family tradition and personal commit- second biggest challenge is a financial internet fiber throughout the county in tank and by rehabilitating the pond ment drives me to find ways to make one. Rural Arizona has not recovered a study that will serve as a key build- and installing a pump to fill firefighting life better for the residents of our com- from the financial crisis in 2008 and ing block to improving our broadband equipment. munity. It is important to work with the state legislature continues to shift capacity. In addition, we are looking at Name: Bruce Bracker employers to make sure they have costs to the counties. We must remain some of the grant opportunities from Residence: How long? Tubac, 30 the tools they need to grow and make vigilant to prevent the legislature from the state and federal governments in years long-term investments in our commu- shifting any additional expenses. All helping to narrow the digital divide, Education/licenses/certifications/ nity. That is why I continue to advocate elected officials and county depart- some of which have already been sub- military: High school diploma, for the interests of Santa Cruz County ment heads need to continue to evalu- mitted. These grants will help connect trained to be a professional Chef residents with the mine that is being ate if there are any additional efficien- underserved parts of our community Recent employment: County developed in Patagonia. We are work- cies that we can realize. We must not to assist in distance learning for K-12 Supervisor District 3, Santa Cruz ing with them to keep the haul trucks lose sight that our long-term viability is schools, adult education and telemedi- County AZ; 30 years at Bracker’s out of the Patagonia town center. We based on supporting local job creation cine. The result will be a robust high- Department Store until shutdown in are also advocating for trucks that rely and business growth to expand our tax speed internet connectivity through- 2018; Chef for 8 years on alternative fuel to reduce emissions base. out the county. Community organizations: and for funding improvements for our What do you think the County’s In the past two years there have been EPA Local Advisory Committee, schools, parks and community facili- biggest environmental challenges calls from residents in the Eastern Member ties. We want them to explore every are, and how do you think the County part of the county to secede and join International Boundary and Water possible opportunity to hire and buy should address them? Cochise County. What would you do Commission’s Southeastern Arizona locally. I also am a fervent advocate for Conservation easements, solid waste as supervisor to address concerns in Advisory Council, Member the promotion of our eco-tourism. We and recycling, and air and water the Eastern part of the district? Arizona Border Counties Coalition, must continue to fight for innovative quality are the biggest environmen- The call to secede from Santa Cruz and Representative of Santa Cruz economic development tools like the tal challenges facing the county. The to join Cochise County has been led County Cold Room at the Mariposa Port of county has been exploring options to by a vocal minority who were upset Greater Nogales Santa Cruz entry that will help keep our County develop long-term solutions for landfill by the closure of the Justice of the County Port Authority, Past Chair- competitive with Texas and California, service. Recycling has been a challenge Peace Court in Sonoita. After detailed man, Board Member and current for more efficient government, for in our community, a challenge that is analysis, it would have been finan- Treasurer better roads, for better parks and for compounded with the drop in demand cially imprudent not to close down Downtown Merchants Association, more multi-use pathways. for recyclables. The COVID-19 Pandem- the facilities. This goes back to the Past President What unique qualities do you bring to ic has delayed a county pilot program commitment, as a Supervisor, to be Nogales Community Development, the Board of Supervisors? for recyclable products. For some of prepared to make the tough decisions Founding Member I bring decades of experience building the recyclables such as glass, we are for the long term good and sustain- Nogales Lions Club, Past President relationships with community orga- looking for local ways to reuse. Con- ability for the County. The savings and current active member nizations and nonprofits. I have been servation easements are an excellent from that closure now totals just Nogales Customs and Border able to leverage networks and rela- tool to preserve our most treasured under $300,000.00 dollars. If we had Protection (CBP) Citizens Academy, tionships to help bring such results as assets and open space. Through local not made these difficult decisions, the Graduate the modernization of Mariposa Road advocacy and ADEQ enforcement both recession that we are facing because Santa Cruz County Workforce (SR-189) and the cure-in-place of the ground water contamination and air of the pandemic would have meant Investment Board, Member International Outflow Interceptor. I particulate issues are being monitored. that far more County services would Nogales /Santa Cruz County co-founded the Arizona Border Coun- We also work closely with ADEQ on have been curtailed. The push for the Chamber of Commerce, Member ties Coalition (ABCC), an affiliation international wastewater issues that secession of that portion of the county Theodore Gebler Trust/Associated of the four Arizona border counties affect the Santa Cruz River. Recently to Cochise County, in my opinion, is an Charities of Nogales, President to advance economic development the International Boundary and Water irresponsible one, as there has been Ambos Nogales Partnership Plan opportunities along the US-Mexico Commission (IBWC) and ADEQ an- little analysis as to the implications this Previous public office/service: border.The skills I learned over the last nounced that $39 million that will be could have on both counties. Regard- Santa Cruz County Board of 30 years and the challenges I faced invested in making major repairs to the less of the opposition and countless Supervisors 2017-Current PAGE 4 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Businesses gravitate to other regions with greater broadband infrastructure, Name: Donna Federici-Ciesielski Supervisor Candidates (Cont.) capacity, and resiliency. This situation Residence: Sonoita, since 2008 will continue to impede our growth. Education/licenses/certifications/ the county already, we would This is another area where lack of military: Attended Ohio State no doubt be in dire straits. If vision, planning and communication University and Columbus Business Donna Federici elected, I will lead a concert- affects our county. There are monies School but hold no degrees. Taken ed effort to reach out to help available. The ACA (Arizona Commerce courses in business management, existing businesses stay afloat Authority) provided 3 million dollars accounting, procurement, leadership and will put a true effort on in grants in 2020 to help rural Arizona and communication. economic development. We communities of less than 150,000 resi- Recent Employment: Retired in must also acknowledge that dents improve broadband service. The 2007 after selling a successful hair- industry diversity is para- monies went to non-profits focused on care company that I helped found. mount to county growth. We economic development and for-profit Started a business/brand/market- cannot rely too heavily on companies in the telecommunication ing consulting company. Co-owner the border for our economic industry. Planning awards went to and a part-time operator of Sonoita expansion. The hardest part of counties and cities, while development Propane, LLC. that challenge will be to grow awards went to corporations. We need Community organizations/activities: our county economy without leaders with the foresight to see the Elgin Club, Santa Cruz County Fair harming our natural resourc- challenges in advance, and the impetus and Rodeo Assn. I have also served es. The other critical issue fac- to change - before change is needed.. on the Friends of the Patagonia ing our future is Public Health In the past two years there have Library Board and volunteered for and Safety. Santa Cruz County been calls from residents in the East- the Sonoita Elgin Fire District. was ill prepared to deal with ern part of the county to secede and Previous Public Office/Service: this pandemic and still has Why are you running for this seat join Cochise county. What would you None no County Health Board as mandated on the Board of Supervisors? do as Supervisor to address concerns by ARS 36-183. If elected I will fight District 3 of Santa Cruz County is in the Eastern part of the district? to have funds redirected to a County home to one of the most beautiful District 3 is unique, and challenging, Health Board, with a physician at its The Truth That We Ignore and diverse areas of the State, but it’s in that it is the most widespread and helm. We must be prepared to fight By Jon Larsen also one that is fraught with compli- diverse district in the county, covering future pandemics while acknowledging cated problems and issues – and that everything from border produce in Rio that, as a border county, we face more It’s an insane place was before the Covid-19 pandemic. Rico, to riparian areas in Patagonia, challenges than most. We must protect Not much grace here The current lack of transparency with and agritourism and wine country in our citizens and all essential border They're too busy making profits which county officials, supervisors, and Sonoita-Elgin. The eastern part of the crossers. To care about us management operate is inappropriate county has felt disenfranchised and What do you think the County’s and contrary to the very words pub- abused by county officials, supervisors While killing the life biggest environmental challenges lic process. It’s counterproductive to and managers for years. Paved roads, Of the World are, and how do you think the County problem solving and diminishes trust trash pick-up, street lights, etc., all the Using the corporate so-called “free should address them? Water conser- in office. It appears that county offi- things you take for granted in other ar- press” vation/water pollution and wildfire cials have lost the concept that they eas as being provided in exchange for Government B.S. mitigation are two of my biggest are public servants whose salaries are real estate taxes are non-existent here Military conquest environmental concerns for Santa Cruz generated by taxpayers. I believe our in the East County. Is it any wonder county. Our county is mostly depen- With wars of aggression constituents deserve better and that that when our County Supervisors and dent on groundwater, especially the Called “fighting terrorism.” my proven track record and business County Manager decided to close the Santa Cruz River. It’s why we must expertise can will help navigate the Sonoita Courthouse with the promise protect our ground water and also stay The World is warming stormy waters that lie ahead. to save $200k per year, that it felt like vigilant with the repairs and mainte- The seas are rising and dying What unique qualities would you the last straw? We still aren’t seeing nance of the IOI. A source for continual A pandemic is upon us bring to the Board of Supervisors? that kind of savings. Also, it didn’t help pollution when breached by storms or With more disasters in store As an executive vice president in when the District 3 County Supervisor mechanical failures, it could be a public the corporate world, I’ve had to deliver that voted to close the courthouse for As the corporate White House, health risk of immeasurable proportion top line growth and bottom-line profit the savings, also petitioned the County Senate, Supreme Court and more if not protected. Wildfire mitigation for owners and shareholders. I had to Supervisors to give the Port Author- Give to the rich what they take from can be a life, and property, saving have the vision to know how, when, ity, where he serves on the board as the poor. decision. We need a task force in the and where to manifest that growth, Treasurer, $250k to build cold storage county to provide education to our and from there, be able to develop the facilities on the border. Save money More DINOs and RINOs constituents, and to liaison with the strategic plans that provided the path here in the East County to give it away fire departments and wildlife groups. Dems and Repubs to all those waiting to execute them. there. My goal is to be a Uniter. To lis- There is money available for a program Bought by the corporations I monitored budgets to make sure we ten to all constituents of District 3 and like this via Wildfire/Hazardous Fu- Are putting on a show delivered the profit we promised. Vi- let them know that their voice matters. els grants, which are available to fire While filling their pockets sion, planning, and communicating are If it’s real estate tax adjustments that departments, local governments and With corporate dough not concepts our county officials seem are needed, then my job as a represen- educational institutions. Playing that game of pretending to be to gravitate towards. My expertise tative would be to turn over every rock What would you do to improve the Working for us could make a substantial difference in to find it. And if a suggestion is made County’s internet infrastructure? how we operate. Oh, and did I mention by a county manager to close down Stealing our rights Broadband access is more import- that I’m female? I’m a wife, mother a service to save money, then my job To democracy. ant than ever due to shelter-in-place and grandmother. as a representative is to reach out and social distancing. Remote learning, What are the two biggest chal- to those affected and get their input We fought against fascism, telemedicine, video conferencing, and lenges the County faces and how do before these decisions are arbitrarily Won the Revolutionary and two of course entertainment, all depend on you plan to address them? The shel- made. Had the county performed a World Wars it. This county has a unique challenge ter-in-place, traveler restrictions, and sufficient cost benefit analysis on the with regards to topography and cell Why do you vote and fight for fas- quarantines have crushed the econ- closure of the Sonoita courthouse and towers. Our other challenge is that cell cists? omy and are killing small businesses provided the info to the residents of towers are a love/hate situation with You support them galore across the state. Santa Cruz County the east county before they made their regards to constituents. Everybody “Is it not the rich who are exploiting will be greatly affected if state and decision to close it, I don’t think we wants and demands better service, but you? federal monies dry up. Had Governor would be where we are today. Ducey not dropped $2.9 million into ONLY if it’s not in their sight line. Doing But you have insulted the poor.” nothing about this is not the answer. (James 2:6) PAGE 5 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Sonoita Elementary School District Board Candidates Five candidates are running in the general election on November 3, 2020 for four-year terms on the Board of the Sonoita Elementary School District which oversees the Elgin Elementary School. There are three seats available. This is a non-partisan race. The candidates responded to a request for information by email. Some of the information has been edited for space.

Ginny Cosbey Kathleen Crockett Anthony Fennell Residence: How long? Sonoita, Since 2010 Residence: How long? I live on Elgin Road and Residence: How long? Sonoita; since 2017 Education/licenses/certifications//military: Colby moved here in 2013, but have been in the area for Education/licenses/certifications/military: College 15 years. My husband and I retired here and plan on B.S. Environmental Biology conc: Herpetology; Recent employment: Manager, Sonoita Self Storage; staying for the long haul. Eastern Illinois U, 2003 Manager, Circle Z Guest Ranch for five years; In- Education/licenses/certifications/military: I was an M.S. Environmental Sciences conc: Hydrology / school supervision coordinator, Orange Grove Mid- honor student in high school and graduated at age Wastewater Remediation; Southern Methodist U, dle School, Catalina Foothills, for 21 years Librarian 16. I studied Criminal Justice at Montgomery College 2010 of Elmwood Franklin School, Buffalo, NY, 11 years, and Civil Engineering at Old Dominion University but U.S. Army: 1999: Enlisted as Nuclear, Chemical, Bio- an independent day school serving grades K– 8. did not obtain a degree before moving to Patagonia logical Specialist Community organizations/activities: to take care of my Grandmother after my Grand- 2003: Commissioned as Infantry Officer UMC Thrift Shop in Patagonia father passed away. My career internship started 2006: Transition to Intelligence Officer SCC Fair and Rodeo Association volunteer when I was 19 in the District of Columbia. I have At present hold rank of Major, awaiting promotion Empire Ranch Foundation dozens of certifications in leadership, public speak- to Lieutenant Colonel in Fall 2020; currently serve as International Book Club member ing, budgeting, and all aspects of Federal Human the Executive Officer for United States Army Garri- Mountain Empire Rotary (interim member and Resources, son Ft. Huachuca (since 2018) volunteer) Recent employment: Owner/operator local 10 Acre Recent employment: Active Duty Army Officer Elgin Community Club (past President) vineyard. Retired as a GS-15, Deputy Director/G1 Community organizations/activities: Volunteer Previous public office/service: of Civilian and Military Human Resources in 2014 within community for numerous events / locations / Sonoita School District Board (4 years, President for the Army’s Network Command with 32 years of businesses as able: Notably Elgin Elementary 2019 and 2020) experience spanning six states, three countries and Previous public office/service: Military since 1999 Why are you running for re-election to the Sonoita five agencies. Why are you running for election to the Sonoita School District Board? Community organizations/activities: Member of School District Board? The Sonoita-Elgin area is a During my tenure on the School Board, we have the SCC Fair and Rodeo Association (and volunteer), unique and truly special place. Between the climate, hired an outstanding Principal / Superintendent, Sonoita-Elgin Community Group, Campaign Manag- tight-knight community, safety of the area, and reduced excessive administrative costs, and were er for Donna Federici - D3 Supervisor, Whetstone quality of the school, we chose this area to be our able to raise teachers’ salaries. Additionally, four Community Group, volunteer deployment specialist forever home (upon my retirement). In our years new teachers have been approved and hired for the for the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY, of travel from literally one corner of this country to upcoming school year. and Master Gardener. the other we have never lived in such a great area. It was not a difficult decision for me to run for Why are you running for election to the Sonoita I wish to continue to serve our local community in a re-election because I love any work that benefits School District Board? I would like to contribute to greater role and will work to maintain and continue children. I deem this opportunity the most import- the community by applying the skills I have learned to grow the excellent ratings, educational opportu- ant calling of my life. During these fragile, uncertain over the years to support our local school system. nities provided, and unmatched staff that we enjoy times, we need to look at all the needs of our chil- One of my favorite jobs included seven years as the today with our school today. I am a firm believer of dren who are experiencing a life-changing moment HR director for a public school district with five ele- “when our school is successful, our community is in their educational world. I wish I had a crystal mentary schools, two middle schools, and one high successful”. ball to see what will be coming our way as a school school. I managed pay, benefits, training, recruit- community this year. We will have to adjust quickly ment, retention, awards, performance, and teacher if the need arises. I want to see our children back at certification, and gained valuable insights into school school this year and face-to-face with our teachers. administration. I would like to apply my experience Cera Lynn L.Ac., LMT Aesthetician As an educator all my adult life, my belief system will on recruitment and retention of high-quality teach- always be “CHILDREN FIRST”! ers and staff. Our school is a major employer in our 520/398-9886 [email protected] community, and it must withstand our current eco- www.spazen.net nomic and pandemic challenges to sustain well into the future. I also want to find efficiencies that do not Acupuncture Medical Massage Facial Aesthetics compromise quality education but will enhance stu- Women’s Heath General Wellness dent learning and entice more families with children Lymphobiology Pain Syndromes to our community. I would be honored as a member of the school board to help meet the challenges we face today and solidify the future of Elgin School with quality education, quality spending, and quality LITTER IS planning. Fly High Eagles! PREVENTABLE! PAGE 6 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Sonoita School District Bd. Candidates (Cont.) John Stuart McEldowney

Patricia Scarboro Megan Thomas Residence: How long? Sonoita; since 2004 Residence: How long? I was born and raised in Education/License/certifications/military:College: Sonoita and attended K-8th grade at Elgin Elemen- Commonwealth of Virginia – Certificate of com- tary. I moved to New Mexico in 2005 for college and pletion of Four-year apprenticeship at the trade of then lived in Texas from 2009-2018 until my hus- Electronics Mechanic; Tidewater Community College band and I and our three kids moved back home to - Engineering/Technical Assistant Certificate Magna Sonoita two years ago. Cum Laude; George Washington University School of Education/licenses/certifications/military:Bach - Business and Public Management - Master Certif- elor’s degree in Business Administration with an icate in Project Management. Although not active emphasis in Marketing. Military, I Supported the Military through my Civil Recent employment: Real Estate Agent John Stuart McEldowney (AKA Jack) expired June Service Employment in the Federal Government Community organizations/activities: Coach of the 30, 2020, age 91. He is survived by loving wife Recent Employment: I retired March 2014 from 33 middle school girls’ softball team, a little league and best friend, Charlotte; three sons and fa- years of Civil Service Employment in the Federal t-ball coach, and I am also involved with the Sonoita vorite daughter, and their original spouses; and Government. During this period, I assisted in deter- Ranch Rodeo held every September at the Fair- ten grandchildren. No services per his request. mining ‘should cost’ data and negotiating contracts grounds. Cremains scattered at a later date. Call for reser- for piece parts, maintenance, and weapon systems. Previous public office/service: I was appointed in vations. Memorial donations, if desired, may be The last 14 years prior to my retirement, I was the May to serve on the school board until the Novem- made to the Santa Cruz Humane Society or a char- Depot Manager on a missile system. This included ber election. ity of your choice.” estimating budget requirement for missile mainte- Why are you running for election to the Sonoita nance and repair, assisting in negotiating the annual School District Board? contract, ensuring parts and material required were I am running for the Sonoita School District Board available, working with several agencies to return because I am invested in the future of our schools the missiles to the contractor for maintenance/ and our community. My oldest son will be going repair, track maintenance to stay on schedule, and into the second grade this year, my middle son will schedule the return of the missile to the U.S. Navy Jeffrey G Latham, architect be starting kindergarten this year, and my young- 1863 North Grand Avenue Fleet. In order to maintain and re-certify/repair this est son will begin in the year 2022. I believe in the Nogales, Arizona 85621 weapon in support of the US Navy, I managed a betterment of our school and community, both on a 520 287 5547 multi-million-dollar budget. personal level and professional. A graduate of Elgin Cell: 520 245 2625 Community Organizations/Activities: I have main- Elementary, I am now a local real estate agent. My tained my membership of the Santa Cruz County career provides me with a connection to the local email: [email protected] Fair and Rodeo Association in support of the communities. I am in contact with not only current Sonoita Fairground. This includes volunteering to residents, but also people who look to call this area assist where needed to support the Fairground ac- their new home. My hope is that I can help bridge tivities and maintenance requirements. the gap between the local communities and the Previous public office/service: None school by providing accurate information to both Why are you running for election to the Sonoita sides, provide input to the board from the view of School District Board? I moved to Sonoita in 2004. a parent and assist with action items and decisions This is my community and I would like give back taking a newer digital-age generation into account. and participate in its success. I retired in 2014 with My professional experience in marketing and ad- several years of negotiating and budgeting expe- vertising with a focus on digital media has given me rience during my employment with the Federal insight into effective communication with and into Government. I want to participate in my community the ever-evolving digital world. I cannot think of a by utilizing my skills where I can help our community better way to serve and help pay it forward than to excel. I would like for every dollar allocated to the be a part of the school’s future goals, policies and Sonoita-Elgin School be success. Being actively used to its fullest extent involved in the communi- and, if necessary, redi- ty, helping with our youth Jeanne Peterson Insurance rect the budget where programs and taking a JPI INDEPENDENT BROKER it will be most effective. seat on the school board My goal would be to are just a few of the ways strengthen our Medicare Advantage Plans • Medicare Supplements that I can contribute to Medicare Part D Plans •Medicaid/AHCCS Plans Sonoita-Elgin School to the school that served me Individual Short Term its fullest potential and once before and the com- ensure a ‘Quality Ed- munity that I have always (520) 455-5464 ucation with a Quality called my home. P.O. Box 1244 Cell: (520) 237-3284 Budget’. Sonoita, AZ 85637 Email: [email protected] PAGE 7 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Wildlife Corridors New Pastor Seeks ‘Boardwalk’ To Preserve Additional Land By Bob Brandt Having already preserved nearly 1000 acres of land for the free movement of wildlife that was formerly slated for residential development, Wildlife Corridors LLC (WC) wants to preserve at least another 500 acres of land, and thanks to a $615,000 grant from the US Forest Service (FS) , the company will be able to reach that goal. The grant funds come from the Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program and will flow through the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Manage- ment (DFFM). The grant will enable WC to place still more of the foreclosed Three Canyons subdivision, which it purchased in 2015, in the conservation ease- ment and to purchase and set aside additional land currently platted for residential development. All of the lands targeted by WC for preservation lie within the 20-square-mile Sonoita Creek Wildlife Corridor (WCSC) that stretches from the Santa Rita Mountains to the Huachuca Mountains and is part Photo by Linda Jade Fong of one of the most biologically diverse regions in the New Patagonia Community Church pastor, Patty Frick, shown with her husband and assistant pas- tor, Andy Frick, will offer both traditional church and some new spiritual experiences. Western U.S. The WCSC is home to several threat- ened or endangered species such as the yellow billed By Linda Jade Fong were 35 minutes apart, but both felt strongly about cuckoo, Gila topminnow and Chiricahua leopard frog Pastor Patty Frick, the newly arrived pastor being part of the community. So instead of commut- and is federally-designated as jaguar critical habitat. at Patagonia Community Church, is looking for a ing every day, Andy would come to Patty’s home WC has requested the Town of Patagonia to boardwalk. Yes, we are about 300 miles from the on Thursdays, leaving Saturdays. “People would partner with it in this project by helping to draft a ocean, but she’s not deterred. wonder ‘who is this maintenance man coming with conservation easement to cover the newly-acquired Well, actually, she’s looking for a board- ladders and work tools and staying...and she’s a acreage and possibly to hold the easement under an walk-equivalent. At her last appointment, which pastor!!!” they laughed. arrangement in which the local nonprofit Borderlands was 14 years in a town on the Eastern Shores of Here in Patagonia, where they expect their half- Restoration Network would conduct the annual mon- Maryland, she conducted both a traditional worship time position will have them in town from Thursday itoring activities required by the FS and DFFM. At its service in the church, and then went outside to an to Sunday, they want people to see both of them July 22 meeting the town council unanimously passed Irish pub on the ocean boardwalk to offer “a differ- as their ministers. Andy will also offer office hours a resolution in support of the project. ent kind of connecting on Sunday.” since he especially enjoys pastoral care. “Everybody Ron Pulliam, WC’s Managing Partner, pointed out Moving southwest to the desert may be a big has a book inside them and it’s an honor - humbling that this project will help protect the town’s future change in geography for Pastor Patty, but not in her - to be able to listen to people’s stories,” he said. water supply in addition to providing opportunities enthusiasm and creativity for bringing people of Their backgrounds offer plenty to equip them for Patagonia residents and visitors to enjoy the nat- different backgrounds and ages together in commu- with in contributing to the Patagonia community. ural beauty of these unspoiled lands while protecting nity. Frick worked in a variety of fields, including educa- native flora and fauna. Frick came by Patagonia honestly - through the tion and communications before becoming a min- Wildlife Corridors has been approved to receive lure of the Methodist Church Thrift Shop. She and ister. She holds a Master of Education degree from a second round of Forest Legacy funds amounting to her husband, Andy, a fellow United Methodist the University of Maryland and a Master of Divinity $475,000 which, if funded, will be used to protect still Church pastor, had retired last year and moved to degree from Lancaster Theological more land threatened by residential and commercial Green Valley. When visiting friends wanted to visit Seminary in Pennsylvania. Andy worked in retail development . Patagonia, Frick happily agreed. It was a chance to sales with Kraft Foods before he felt the call to return to the village with its church-run Thrift Shop ministry. He also used to build sets for communi- and her favorite bakeries. On this visit, Frick asked ty theater. Both pastors are eager to see Thurber in the Thrift Shop if there was any way to get a peek Hall with its curtained stage used as a community into the little church across the courtyard. resource. The afternoon light coming in through the Frick’s hope in Patagonia is to “bring people stained windows did its magic. “It truly was a jewel together in community, finding bridges through box as advertised,” said Patty. That, plus what our many different backgrounds, so we can feel turned out to be an extensive impromptu tour by filled with God’s love, grace, and acceptance for church music director, Anne Quirin, astonished each other. My core is Christianity, but I would like Frick with what she calls a “God moment. . .I felt to also offer alternative ways to knowing God.”In like I had arrived in a church home.” She had been the past, this has included Persian food and poetry considering coming out of retirement, and when night and a blessing of pets – costumed - includ- she heard that there might be a vacancy here due ing horses. Andy even used to bless combines for to restructuring to a half-time position because of harvest. budget constraints, she went home and crossed While the church is closed due to Covid restric- her fingers. “Even if I don’t get the appointment tions, Sunday morning services are broadcast at now, I’ll come back to Patagonia,” she decided. In 10am on KPUP 100.5 and live-streamed on www. a stroke of good luck, the bishop’s office making kpup.rocks. After her first on-air service, Frick In-Home Chiropractic Care yearly decisions on where pastors are assigned in hoped she had communicated her “big heart to We come to you! the state announced the appointment of Rev. Patty reach all those who need love and compassion.” Frick to Patagonia Community UMC. So any ideas for boardwalk-equivalents? Pastor 520-357-1711 Both she and her husband will be living in the Patty Frick welcomes all thoughts or questions at www.lopezhousecalls.com town parsonage together for the first time in their 520-394-2730 or [email protected]. pastoral careers. Back in Maryland, their churches PAGE 8 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT

LIFE AMONG THE HUMANS smart voices in The West, like Ram and claiming their data are lies. Their Dass, Trungpa, Aldous Huxley, intrepid leader, one Lucidus Trump, Carl Jung, and R.D. Laing, seemed whom someone should have given a don’t be so hip to something very large that white cane for father’s day, seems to science didn’t or could not recog- think that the cosmos is all about Him. nize. Eastern philosophy, especially (Why be distracted by the facts?) The sure! Zen, emphasized that there was fool has publicly opined that those These varied ways stand side by no need for philosophies at all, or who wear face masks these days do so side, without ever really completely even beliefs. The key was to be con- primarily to mock and frustrate him. respecting one another. When focused scious, Here and Now. The world is as 80 million stubborn bozos to the right on their own domains they do OK. it is. That’s all. of right dismiss the whole pandemic – More badly when they venture onto I seized upon the Eastern view with yup, along with climate change - as a one another’s turf. The odd tango of zeal and some relief because I was a huge hoax. (And those who die? Well, science and religion has continued for lazy man who had no idea of what my clearly, they are far too credulous!) centuries, sometimes quite harmlessly, life should be. I thought, Well, hell, If One dude, interviewed on TV recently, By Martin Levowitz sometimes with beaucoup de blood being Here and Now is all there is, we when asked why anyone would want and burnings at the stake. We Humans have different ways are already here and now. No need to perpetrate the viral hoax, had his re- Back in the Hippy days, a lot of us of knowing things: from experience, to seek or think about such trivia as sponse at hand. “The deep state likes learned to look beyond the rational for instance, or by intuition (hunches money or career. And, furthermore, to make up stuff and bury us in rules to and scientific, which, we’d been taught / gut feelings.) And then, more cum- since value systems are arbitrary see how far the public can be pushed. in school, were touchstones of reality. bersomely, there’s science - systematic human inventions, there’s no need to They think we’re sheep!” Psychedelic drugs revealed that there observation and measurement. These evaluate yourself. (This spares you the It rained the other day and I went were worlds on other planes that different modes of inquiry deliver peril of judging yourself below par.) out. The thunder was magnificent. The science hardly seemed to know exist. “facts” of different sorts. To learn if Apparently, we’re good enough exactly clouds were black and dense. I got real Mystical experience is not inimical God exists and if He / She believes as we are! wet. It looked like rain and smelled like to science, but comes at life from a in us, you’d need to pray and medi- Today a toxic narcissist and his rain, but, these days, how can you be different angle. It certainly doesn’t tate. Science is less exciting, perhaps, huge flock of purblind sheep, appar- sure? Might it not be that Biden or the meet the requirements of “empirical emotionally, but deemed most reliable ently informed by something higher Skull and Bones elite have found a way inquiry,” which demand objectivity, for addressing the nuts and bolts of than we know, have turned away to make us think it’s rain, but really measurement and duplicability. A few practical reality. from science, dismissing the experts not? Don’t Let Grant Money Silence your voice By Anna Sofia money to communities to buy their buys their way into local businesses, problems that corporations - especially support, acceptance, or silence. While the less likely residents will object to industrialized mining - can create. As the communications consultant grant money should be considered their mining practices - good or bad. While I encourage corporations to for nonprofit Patagonia Area Resource a gift, one that does not come with I admit I work for a Patagonia non- support local communities, I reject Alliance, I understand the importance strings or expectations, this is not profit that is frequently vocal against the use of grant money as a means of grant money has during incredibly often the case. Patagonia’s mining companies. But buying a town, a business, or a person. unprecedented times. Right now, grant I live in Bisbee and work as a free- I am more than my career as a con- Please, use your freedom of speech to money is competitive and hard to find, lance reporter. Like Patagonia, Bisbee sultant. I am a citizen of the Earth, speak out against the corporate prac- and everyone - from schools to local has a strong mining presence. Over the concerned about the rise of corpora- tices you don’t agree with - regardless businesses - needs help to protect last year, I’ve interviewed nonprofits tions and their devaluation of ecotour- of whether you’ve received a grant. their family, friends, and communi- and businesses who have accepted ism, wildlife, water quality, and the This is the only way we can ensure ty from the long-term fallout of the grant aid from Bisbee’s resident min- unique makeup of local communities. corporations don’t use their position COVID-19 pandemic. ing company. This company has been I also belong to a younger generation to negatively impact our families, our There have been many instances added to the board of our local science that will need to fight climate change livelihoods, our economy, or the biodi- lately of mining companies giving gifts lab, funded a new STEM program at and fix the long-lasting environmental versity within which we live. of cash and supplies to those in need. our elementary school, donated books Giving back to communities, especially and money to our library, and gifted during uncertain times, is very appre- supplies to the City of Bisbee after our ciated, and I encourage people and city hall burned down. It is our objective as a community newspaper to present organizations to apply if they’re eligi- As a result, this mining company many views to our readers. The opinions expressed do not ble. For those who accept a grant from is seen as an integral part of Bisbee, necessarily represent the views of this publication. If you mining companies and other for-profit frequently mentioned as a partner would like to contribute your opinion or commentary to industries, however, I think it’s import- or donor in almost all my newspaper PRT, please send your article, in MS Word, to prteditor@ ant to acknowledge the underlying assignments. Meanwhile, the reality gmail.com. The PRT reserves the right to edit all motivations these corporations have. is that Bisbee, like Patagonia, faces Called “Social License to Operate,” a future of renewed mining in our submissions for language, length,and content. companies use the tactic of giving mountains. The more this company Homegrown Instruments Beginning Lessons Ukulele, Guitar, Native Flute Sales Zach Farley 520 -216- 0258 PAGE 9 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT

left on a picnic table. We watched from don’t go out there! a distance as a weary man emerged Alaska, Hawaii and Kansas. Kansas? parking lot revealed what we already from his RV (they are everywhere!) Why are they so good? We are not knew in our hearts - the 100 other and placed a container of water on the welcome in Europe or Mexico either - people plus about 1000 more had ground. The elk drank. Beers in hand Americans that is. Not that I’d consider followed us there. we chuckled at the offering right up leaving the country amid this craziness Did they even want to be there? Or until the elk decided to shake us down. anyhow. did they do like I did and research that Grabbing the dogs, we took shelter So, it was settled. We would stay in there was no where else to go? No near our car while the elk had its way Arizona. We would camp and it would matter. We got out, donned our masks with the dogs’ water bowl. I swear it be glorious. We loaded our gear, and had a look. Zach hates heights glared at us when we would not refill it packed up the dogs and hit the road. and giant holes and refused to get before it wandered off into the woods. First stop, Page Springs. We would any closer than a football field away. Then it was dark and we retreated swim in the creek, grill hamburgers I, of course, went all the way to the into our tents where we proceeded to and sleep under the stars. We did edge. Do you ever stand at the edge of freeze until morning. By Cassina Farley swim in the creek until about 100 oth- something and for a moment imagine Day four had us leaving Elk Land er people joined us. We tried to stick just falling in? No? Just me? Ok. and heading south to Williams. Same This has gone on way longer than to the plan and grill burgers under the After dodging people left and right crowd followed us, so we rented a ho- I’m sure any of us could have imag- stars but were told about the state- and having a hurried lunch at a ques- tel room (mainly to shower) and drove ined. We are restless, irritated and put wide fire ban. So, pan fried burgers tionable picnic table we decided to by a lake just because it was called out by everything associated with the while we drank beer would have to do. find a place to camp. Couldn’t be in the Dog Town. Our final evening was spent virus. Have you seen the dogs in this We listened to the 100 other people park, said the park ranger with the face eating pie from a local restaurant that town? My dogs are starting to get buff who were nearby running their gen- shield around her head. Campgrounds delivered. Day five we got the hell out from all the walks around the block. erators so they could watch Netflix in are at capacity. Stupid RVs. We ven- of there and headed home. I’ve baked all the bread, rearranged their RV’s. tured south and found a nice place off Some takeaways from our quaran- all the drawers and improved upon our Day three was spent marveling at the main highway. Seemed to be less tine trip: Staying home helps you avoid home as much as the budget would how many people could fit along the people and there was plenty of room all the people who should be avoiding allow. It was time for a break, I said to creek in Sedona. They were practically to spread out. you. There are no thirsty elk in Santa myself as I fired up the computer. sitting on each other’s laps at Slide Then the elk came. Normally that Cruz County. Fantasizing about jump- “Where to go? Where to go?” Well Rock State park. Cars were lined up all would be wonderful and majestic and ing into the Grand Canyon may be a it will not be by plane and certainly not the way to Flagstaff. believe me it started out that way. We cry for help, and lastly pie delivery to New York, Rhode Island, Connecti- As we continued toward the Grand have 1000 pictures. Then they started should be instituted in every town in cut or New Jersey. “How about New Canyon the crowds seemed to thin, ransacking the neighboring camp. One America. Mexico?” Nope. They hate us there, but when we got to the South Rim the stayed behind poking through items My advice? Stay home. We will for (By us I mean Arizonans). Same with the foreseeable future.

would resent me for White is better than Brown. White is to fight in the British Army in both the The Reckoning being the reason that prettier, smarter and more coveted first and second World Wars. I learned they are different from than Brown. In our society all people of how racism was used to justify op- their peers. were coded by the fairness or darkness pression, violence, genocide and how Then I would comfort myself with of their skin. And yes, Black was the the world we know today was shaped the open, beautiful lush desert that we worst. Even Brown people are taught by racist ideology. are blessed to live in, the friendships to be anti-Black. As the only daughter When I moved back to Karachi in that I had made and my work at the to a light skinned Pakistani with green 2009 I promised myself that I would PRT. I’d comfort myself by saying God eyes I was constantly reminded that never move back to the West. I had my must want me here because life in my tan color, my brown eyes and my family, I had lifelong friends, I made Patagonia had fallen into place so big hair must be a disappointment amazing new friends, and started easily. for my mother. As a young child and teaching social sciences at a university COVID-19 has brought a magnifying teenager I didn’t understand why my and teaching yoga. In 2010 I became a glass into many of our lives and for me mother’s whiter skin was preferred. I committed Muslim and in 2011 I met the ugliest part of what it has revealed just accepted it as a truth. my spiritual guide Shaykh Muhammad is the enduring systemic racism in Until I started studying social justice Harun, a German who had embraced American society. For the foresee- and diversity in my Masters of Social Islam in the 1970’s. In 2013 I began the MILESTONES able future my children will be the Work at the University of Toronto I first-ever yoga retreats in the northern By Aisha Sander only Pakistani and Muslim kids in this had never considered the weight of areas of Pakistan. George Floyd’s murder brought community. Pre-COVID I could con- my privileges or the pain of my oppres- I could have never predicted the to the surface both the inhumanity vince myself that long summer trips in sion. I started uncovering the story of course my life would take in 2014 after of racial violence and how the false Pakistan would ground them enough India before colonization and obsessed meeting an American paraglider by ideology of race has shaped the world in both cultures. But Floyd’s death and about the events leading up to the chance in northern Pakistan. Against we live. Floyd’s death became a tipping the subsequent uprising has opened partition of India into two countries. I my own promise I agreed to move to point in my life, forcing me to reckon up a pandora’s box of unresolved couldn’t believe how little I had been the U.S. in 2016 with the hope that we with the belief that raising my children racial trauma. I spent many a sleepless taught about British rule. I learned could create a home for our growing in Patagonia is the best thing for them. night after seeing some of my peers as an adult about the violence that family. Even before Floyd’s death we had post racist videos and comments on allowed the British to control millions But now, with all the world turned always planned to return to Pakistan. I Facebook. I knew that the little space I of people. I learned of the segregated upside down because of the pandemic often worried about how I would fulfill had carved for myself in Patagonia had societies the British created in their the future seems both uncertain and my duty as a Muslim parent to teach gotten even smaller. colonies, the ways that they employed clear to me. I want to be in Pakistan my children Islam in a community that I grew up in Karachi in a bubble divide and rule to sow discord be- where I feel I belong. I want to be with had no other practicing Muslims. I of economic and religious privilege tween Muslims and Hindus in India, my most cherished and loved ones. I would worry how my children as they unaware of the forces that had shaped and the amount of material wealth want my boys to have the utmost pride got older would be treated with their my world. But even as a rich person they looted. I learned of the thousands in their names, in their rich Muslim names and their mixed race in a poor ex-British colony our lives of Indians they forcibly migrated to Pakistani and Muslim heritage, and heritage in a culture dominated by were immersed with a matter-of-fact other British colonies around the world in their mother’s dreams for being of Whiteness. I worried that my children belief that the West is better and that and the thousands of Indians who had service to her people. OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT

Keith Barth has volunteered to coor- let’s turn our loss into a win dinate the DOC program labor. The Sonoita. Here’s what we scope of vendors. Having the market county currently covers insurance and came up with: open on Saturday would encourage utility costs and could perhaps provide A VISITORS CENTER: tourists visiting the wineries or other additional funds for upkeep and re- The beauty of this area attractions to stop in and buy a snack, pairs. The library is in place and funded attracts cyclists, hikers, bird- homemade bread, or local crafts. The through the City of Nogales. ers, hunters, and numerous market would also provide our youth Other stakeholders could include tourists visiting wine country in 4H or FFA with a chance to raise the Fairgrounds, Sonoita-Elgin Com- and enjoying our fabulous funds by selling homemade jams or munity Group (SECG), wineries and scenery and weather. A cen- other canned goods and fresh pro- distilleries, local businesses, the town tral facility with information duce. I can visualize a super hand of Patagonia, Sky Island Tourism As- on events throughout Elgin, painted sign on the building front sociation, Arizona Tourism and Wine Photo by Marion Vendituoli Sonoita, Patagonia, and compliments of our talented artists in Commission, Empire Ranch, parks The courtroom in Sonoita has sat empty since including the lakes and Empire the community! and recreational establishments, local the Court was shut in January 2019 Ranch would benefit our fair- AN OUTDOOR PARK AND FISHING HOLE: artists, and many more! By Kat Crockett grounds, restaurants, bed and The outdoor area surrounding George and I hoped to present It has been over a year and a half breakfast facilities, markets and other the building could be cleaned up and these ideas and seek community input since the gavel fell for the last time community assets, and improve our park benches and picnic tables added at our next town hall; however, COVID at Eastern Santa Cruz County Justice economy. Encouraging our tourists providing a place to enjoy a snack from 19 has precluded our ability to meet Court in Sonoita. The building is now visiting wine country and other events the farmer's market. The small pond in large numbers, but we can’t let that a storage facility for excess county could bring them back to the area for could be stocked with fish to provide a stop us from moving forward. We equipment, a few county offices, and host of other activities. place for smaller children to cast a rod, want to hear what you have say, refine our beloved library. A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER: provided this does not interfere with the concept, identify volunteers, and Now is the time to take our loss The courtroom could be useful other uses. coordinate with the county. Let’s turn and turn it into a win by collecting our for training, meeting space, tax assis- LIBRARY AND COUNTY OFFICES REMAIN. our loss into a win! ideas to re-purpose the 6400 sq. ft. tance resources, health and wellness Mt. Empire Rotary Club has of- To help us identify the best uses for facility, support our community, and information, flu shots, and general fered to assist with administering the this space, we ask that you fill out a engage the County leadership to part- information and uses of interest to the grants to cover the cost of infrastruc- short survey, which you can access at ner with us in the endeavor. community. ture modifications. The Department https://forms.gle/GLbgmx3tBfYRi82o6. Last year, my husband, George, and A PERMANENT FARMER’S MARKET: of Corrections (DOC) workers could Please share your ideas, comments, I were enjoying a glass of wine on the An indoor market would be viable build the Farmer’s Market booths and concerns and volunteer for the way patio and we brainstormed some ideas year-round and the structure could tables, spruce up the grounds, and lay ahead. to utilize the facility in the heart of provide electricity to support a wider on a new coat of paint. Former Judge

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PAGE 11 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Sonoita is New Home For Clean Water Act Weakened By Lynn Davison federal courts in Washington state and Award Winning Craftsman Arizona to set aside the current admin- By Pat McNamara On June 22, 2020, the federal En- istration’s Navigable Waters Protection vironmental Protection Agency (EPA) The Sky Islands atmosphere Rule, which limits which water-ways put into effect a new regulation that has attracted yet another na- are protected by the Clean Water Act reduces the scope of waters protected tionally recognized artist and and other federal laws, and reinstate by the Clean Water Act. The new rule, craftsman to Sonoita. Douglas the Clean Water Rule, an Obama-era the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Krause arrived here from rule that has a broader definition of limits the definition of protected wa- California in 2019 to continue “waters of the United States” that fall ters of the United States to “territorial his trade as a saddle maker, under federal protection. Parties to the seas and traditional navigable waters; a leather worker, a horsehair lawsuit in Arizona include the Tohono perennial and intermittent tributaries mecate braider and a hitching (a O’Odham Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, to those waters; certain lakes, ponds, craft that combines elements of and Mi Familia Vota. and impoundments; and wetlands weaving and braiding) specialist. Chairman Peter S. Yucupicio, Pascua adjacent to jurisdictional waters.” All Krause has made his life’s Yaqui Tribe said “the new rule will other waters are excluded from pro- work around horses and their mean vast majority of Arizona’s water- tection. equipment. Starting life on a ways will become unprotected from Specific exclusions include ephem- farm in Idaho, Krause says he pollution and degradation. It is our eral waters, stormwater runoff and got his love of horses from his responsibility not only to protect our control features, groundwater, certain father. A rodeo scholarship for tribal lands but our ancestral home- artificial lakes and ponds, and most bull riding led Krause to jr. col- land.” Another party to the lawsuit, Contributed Photo water-filled depressions created by lege where he earned an Equine the Idaho Conservation League, states Douglas Krause is a two-time winner of the mining or construction activities. This Training and Management de- “Will Rogers Artist of the Year” award from the new law “ignores, for the most rule is part of the current administra- gree. He attended the University the Academy of Western Artists. part, the science of hydrology which tion’s overall effort to roll back regula- of Northern Colorado,earning a tells us that there is a connection be- his braided mecates, creating one-of- tions protecting the environment. degree in small business management. tween surface water and groundwater, a-kind, very distinctive elements for The EPA calls the new rule balanced Krause started braiding bull ropes including most of our drinking water”. western bridles and hackamores. and clarifying in regard to the roles of in 1973. He competed in rodeos in As part of the that lawsuit, five Krause’s unique art form and federal and state protections of clean the NIRA (National Intercollegiate representative watersheds across the talent has earned him two top na- water. Associated General Contractors Rodeo Assn.), then moved on to the US were mapped to demonstrate the tional awards. In 2001 he won the of America CEO Stephen E. Sandherr PRCA after graduation and continued significant impacts of new rule. The “Will Rogers Artist of the Year” award wrote “the new clean water rule his professional rodeo career as a Upper San Pedro watershed map, one from the Academy of Western Artists employs sound administrative policy bull rider. He traveled the west and of the five, show that less than 7% for his hitches and braiding. In 2019 to protect our vital waterways while even worked for Universal Studios in of its wetlands and streams will now Krause again attained the same top providing permitting clarity for infra- Hollywood on their production of the be protected by the Clean Water Act. honor from this national organization structure and development projects mini-series Centennial filmed in the The lawsuit asserts that without Clean as the Saddle Maker of the Year. He is to proceed in a timely manner. We late 1970s. Krause stated that it was a Water Act protections, industries can the only artist to have won this award expect this rule will put an end to the great experience and a very footloose dump uncontrolled discharges of toxic, in two different categories. This is regulatory uncertainty and bureaucrat- time in his life. radiologic, and pathogenic pollution, the equivalent of an Oscar, as one is ic confusion that threatened to stifle In 1981 Krause began a four-year harming drinking water supplies, rec- judged by his peers and fellow artists countless essential projects to improve apprenticeship with T.J. Holmes, a reational waters, wildlife, animals, and of that genre, making the award most our infra-structure and the environ- nationally recognized saddle maker in people. treasured and respected. ment across the country.” Cheyenne Wyoming. Since his appren- The Arizona Department for Envi- Krause is a most modest artist. In January, National Farmers Union ticeship was unpaid, he earned money ronmental Quality (ADEQ) spokesper- When asked what famous people he President Roger Johnson wrote that working for UPS at night, getting little son, Caroline Oppleman, reported that has done work for, he demurred and “Family farmers and ranchers have sleep throughout those four years. He ADEQ is now reviewing how the EPA’s said that he preferred those purchases been confused by ambiguous water also was a rodeo coach for Cheyenne Navigable Waters Protection Rule be kept confidential. He also stated regulations for many years. Now that College at that time. effects Arizona waters. The agency is that “I would rather be known by my we have a more precise definition of After completing his apprenticeship, evaluating all options to protect Arizo- work than by who purchased it, thus WOTUS, we hope that farmers will bet- Krause managed Holmes’ saddle shop. na surface waters including developing letting my work speak for me.” He has ter understand which kinds of water 1984 saw the end of his professional a customized state surface water pro- created his own unique, graceful pat- are subject to federal authority and rodeo career, so when Holmes retired, tection program to address waterways terns for his leatherwork and saddle which are not. But farmers don’t just Krause purchased the equipment from not included in the new definition. making and stated that the creation of need greater clarity - they also need the shop and started his own business ADEQ is coordinating with the Army those patterns is what he enjoys the access to clean, safe water for their as a saddle maker, while training hors- Corps of Engineers to identify methods most. The actual carving is the ‘work’ families, their farms, and their commu- es on the side. to make specific determinations for Ar- part. nities. These needs are not mutually Continuing his travels throughout izona’s waters. Interested parties can His unusual and exciting life, Krause exclusive; when regulating natural the west, 1995 found Krause in sign up for email updates at https:// stated, “Comes from my willingness to resources, EPA and the Army Corps California where he bought his unique public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ say ‘yes’ to life, to the next great ad- of Engineers must balance certainty hitching and braiding equipment from AZDEQ/subscriber/new?topic_id=AZD- venture, and I’ve always said yes and for farmers, ranchers, and property a retiring blind braider, known as EQ_290. mine has been an exquisite journey. I owners with protections for our water “Blind Bob” Nichols. Krause honed his am so thankful for Patti [Patti Hughes, supply.” skills with this equipment, figuring out his partner] who gets it, and has bless- Not everyone supports the intricacies of the craft and the new ed me with freedom, trust, encourage- the new rule. The EPA’s 3266 STATE HWY 82, machinery as he went along. ment and the most beautiful life.” own Science Advisory SONOITA, AZ 85637 All his braided and hitched items One can view his creations of horse- Board commented that OPEN: TUES-SAT 10-6 are created from horsehair. Krause CLOSED SUN & MON hair mecates, bracelets, belts and his the new rule departs from can dye the hair any color, which custom saddle and leather work on his EPA’s recognized science. FLEA MARKET allows him to create some exception- 1ST SAT OF THE MONTH Facebook Page: Krause Saddle Com- A lawsuit, filed on June 23, ally beautiful and unique patterns pany. There he also has videos from 2020 on behalf of a group for his bracelets and belts, the main workshops he has conducted explain- of tribes, environmental [email protected] PH 520-394-0199 CELL 520-240-4490 items that he makes with this bright- ing some of his work. groups, and labor and jus- ANTIQUES & WONDERMENT POWERED BY IMPROBABILITY ly colored hair. He also incorporates tice organizations asks the WWW.RUBYLANE.COM/HEARTOFGOLDHeart some of the more subtle colors into Of PAGE 12 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020Gold council notes Letters To The Editor By PRT Staff Reporters If it ain’t Broke... branches and diverse private uses of July 8 and make it “cleaner than drinking Dear Editor, the right of way, all of which kept the Planning & Development Commit- water for many parameters, and safe Maybe pandemic confinement, traffic slower and encouraged conver- tee will be bringing a proposed set for wildlife.” heat and breaking teeth are making sations between people walking and of changes to the Town Code to the They report that the discharge rate me grumpy, but I have two dissatisfac- neighbors (or their dogs). Council probably in August. will vary over time, but the average tions with the recent Patagonia street At slower speeds, vehicle drivers The Town approved Manager discharge rate is anticipated to be resurfacing project. used to feel unpressured enough to Robinson to apply for a Technical 3,270 gallons per minute (gpm) initial- My first dissatisfaction is that we, stop in the middle of the road and talk Assistance Grant for $100,000 from ly, dropping to 3,000/2,000 gpm within the residents, were told this is what with someone on foot or bicycle. With the North American Development the first several years. The plant has an was going to be done to our streets, the new straightness and openness, Bank. It would cover consultant upper limit of 4,500 gpm. rather than being asked if this change faster driving is the natural result, and costs for refurbishment design of the Questions about the effects of this is something we saw as needed or the previously normal street sociability wastewater treatment plant and need 24/7 discharge for flora and fauna, good for the town. It was a top-down becomes harder, because of removal 10% coverage by the town. The work for aquifer levels, and for the Town’s choice, not a citizen-requested action. of what the urban planners call "traf- phase would use the majority of the water supply, were answered with “no It was labeled as an "improvement fic-calming elements." The street con- $500,000 Community Action Programs adverse affects are foreseen.” They project," carrying the 20th-century ditions used to silently say to people (CAP) grant. A year is estimated for will host an open house in Sept. for idea that streets that are wider, clean- "Chill and look around,"but now say completion of the project. a more detailed discussion with the er, straighter, and newer are all signs "Go fast." Over the segment I live on, The Town approved the appoint- community. of progress, modernization, economic 25 mph would save you 7.6 seconds ment of an Election Board for the A base pay increase of $2000 was development and general upgrad- over 15 mph, but as with many aspects August 4, 2020 primary election. approved for Manager Robinson. ing. As with advertising, word choice of so-called modern life, I challenge The Mayor and Council then went A proposal to rename an alley be- carries underlying beliefs along with it, whether faster is automatically better. into executive session for a perfor- tween Pennsylvania Ave, 3R Ave, First and all beliefs are open for questioning Duquesne Ave. is no longer a safe, mance evaluation of Manager Ave and Walnut Ave, as Raven Alley, these days. tranquil and somewhat irregular 15- Robinson’s first year on the job. was tabled as a future agenda item. My second dissatisfaction is that as mph residential street, and I view this July 22 The Town agreed to Tucson a pro-funk Patagonian, always enjoying as a loss. If asked about the desirability The Marshal explained about traffic Audubon’s request for letters of the town's many kinds of uniqueness, of this project beforehand, I'd have control at the upcoming Covid-19 test- support for two grants it is applying eccentricity and sociability, I think this said "It ain't broke. Don't fix it." ing blitz at PUHS. for, one primarily for Johnson Grass project has quietly cost us some of The Town approved a joint con- removal, from the AZ Forestry Service, that charm, by removing features like Robert Gay servation easement proposal from Bor- and the other focusing on improving road bumps and small potholes, tree Patagonia derlands Restoration Network, Wildlife habitat for the endangered Gila top- Corridors, and the Town of minnow, from the National Fish and The Patagonia Regional Times encourages everyone to comment Patagonia to protect approximately Wildlife Foundation. publicly on the events and times in which we live. Letters must 1500 acres of land along SR 82 up- stream of the Town, to be known as be signed by the author and include town of residence. Letters the Sonoita Creek Wildlife Corridor Emoji in the Time of __ are limited to 200 words. PRT reserves the right to edit all letters (SCWC). Ron Pulliam discussed the By Charlotte Lowe for language, length, and content. Please send your letter, in MS ecology of animal movements, includ- Word, to [email protected] ing jaguars, that have identified the There is no emoji to express my feel- SCWC as a critical passage. Pulliam ing. gave a history of ownership and land My body is exploding, not just my use in the area, and mentioned the several habitat restoration and en- virtual head or the head of an hancement projects that have received octopus. funding and multi-agency collabora- My arms have multiplied stretching tion. A big boost has been the receipt out to hold my child, my grandchil- of a Forest Legacy Award from the US Forest Service, placing the SCWC dren, my friends. “squarely on the national map of con- My will has melted under this weather servation values,” said Pulliam. of black death, plague, COVID-19. South 32 presented “a review of the Armless! Frightened! (What is the company’s COVID-19 response,” and plans to restart development of the best emoji for “frightened” except the decline, “including associated dewater- silly blue one with shivering teeth?) ing and discharge.” South32 has creat- Missing everyone yet not as much as I ed a model of groundwater flow in the miss my life that once strolled among northern part of the Patagonia moun- others under all weather. tains. The report stated “groundwater first will be encountered approximate- My heart pounds like a visitor at my ly 100 feet below the surface during door. the construction of the decline and will I can’t let you in. need to be pumped out to allow for You know I can’t let you through this safe passage of South32 personnel and equipment.” door, into my home. Call me. “The purpose of this groundwater My life is a vacant hotel. “No pumping is to relocate, not consume Vacancies.” the water” but because “the ground- I will do what I can to find you other water in its natural state underground does not meet surface water quality accommodations. standards, South32 will treat the water See the sky. Let’s see what it might do for you.

PAGE 13 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 sets of wings - a pair with which to fly that are delicate, translucent, and folded under the outer wing covers like parachutes, as well as the outer covers themselves, termed elytra. Young beetles start life as a maggot-like larva that undergo com- Bizarre, Beautiful plete metamorphosis into an adult. First an and Bountiful Beetles egg is laid, then a larva - Photo by Vince Pinto The insect order Coleoptera, the whose function is to eat A metallic wood-boring beetle beetles, dominates Earth’s biodiver- and grow - emerges, which eventually vironments in the U.S. is likely familiar fetid prize in a discreet location - dung sity. Approximately one out of every forms a pupa, which in turn transforms with fireflies, which you may have beetles are notorious poop thieves - three animal species is a beetle and into an adult. Adult beetles are all just guessed are beetles. We have a where eggs are laid within the fecal about one out of every four species - about mating with just enough feeding few local species, only some of which ball. Let’s hope reincarnation is a including all plants, animals, and fungi to eventually reach life’s reproductive produce chemical light. These “flash- figment of our imagination! - is a beetle. The preponderance of finish line. er” species come out during monsoon We end with another aptly named these small, often-armored insects led Monsoon season is prime time for season, each flashing a specific light set of species - the whirligig beetles. J. B. S. Haldane, a British geneticist and finding and observing beetles, as many code evolved to attract a mate. This These mostly aquatic insects earn their evolutionary biologist, to comment species come out of the proverbial is light produced by bioluminescence, moniker by wildly gyrating atop areas that “God has an inordinate fondness woodwork during this wet, fecund which is chemical light produced in a of slow water, such a ponds and pools for beetles.” Beetles populate nearly time. specialized organ. in streams. There they use the vibra- every environment and every nook and One of my favorites is the bombar- Luciferase, an enzyme involved tions that they generate to find hapless cranny on Earth. dier beetle. We host a number of local in the process, is sometimes used in invertebrate prey trapped on the Our Sky Islands region boasts a Sky Island species, their title bestowed forensics work to detect blood. The surface of the water. Half of each eye true wealth of these tiny jewels, some upon them owing to the startling Lucifer connection may trace back to peers above the water, while the other of which are colorfully spectacular chemical explosions that they use to one meaning of the name, which is half sees below the water. If threat- - such as metallic wood boring bee- deter would-be predators. Generally, “morning star” - a clear reference to ened, they can easily dive underwater tles. Among their ranks lurk covert species are fairly small, measuring well light. or fly away. No doubt various coun- terrorists, living lanterns, ones that less than a half inch. The thorax and The name dung beetle leaves little tries are closely studying the military battle over poop, and even a species head often have a bronze hue, while room for doubt as to the lifestyle of implications of these aerial, aquatic, that might lead to profound military the abdomen is blackish. This posterior these beautiful, sometimes iridescent and submersible beetles. Only in the innovations. But given that there are segment is where 2 internal chambers scarab beetles. Some were revered by beetle world! legions of other types of insects afoot, cloister 2 distinct chemicals that can ancient Egyptians, as they helped to what exactly makes a beetle a beetle? be purposely brought together by the sanitize cities. The moisture of mon- Vincent Pinto and his wife, Claudia, Let’s begin with the jaws. The vast beetle when it feels sufficiently men- soon season keeps scat wet enough run RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS LLC, majority of adult beetles possess jaws aced. A slick naturalist trick is to gently for various dung beetle species to gear their Nature Adventure & Conservation with mandibles that chew from side to touch a bombardier beetle, eliciting a into action. These beetles fly slowly in organization devoted to protecting and side. 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I’ve tried to point to Starstruck entific equipment sent deep into mans are not nearly the most common the work of astronomers in places like space to report back on the sun species on our planet. Alien spaceships Mt. Hopkins who are looking outside or, perhaps, an asteroid. I’ve recently taking a look at us with equipment we our solar system to better understand seen fantastic photos of Comet can only dream of might surmise that our own sun and planets. Neowise taken by amateur astrono- chickens rule our roost since they over- More than anything, though, the mers all over the world. Astronomy is whelmingly outnumber us. We wonder theme has been to acknowledge booming. It’s no longer a fringe hobby. what life is like elsewhere, but we that stargazing takes no special skill Strangely though, while it appears often fail to appreciate how incredibly or knowledge. Instead, with a bit of that more folks than ever are taking an diverse life is right here. imagination and a willingness to see interest in these otherworldly events, So, for the past few months I’ve in a star all that we see in a new baby, I’m feeling like the guy who still wants set my sights a little lower and a little backyard astronomy can be an exercise to set the F-stop on his camera. As- closer to home. Slowly, I’ve been put- with huge rewards at minimal expense. tronomy, for me, has never been about ting together a very tiny observatory, Coaches tell their athletes to let the By Harold Meckler getting ahead of my imagination. a place to park a telescope, or a pair of game, whatever it is, come to them. Instead, I see it as a means to confirm binoculars and a chair or two. Nothing It’s the same with astronomy. I usually The news feed on my phone is filled my appreciation of awe, of finding maj- fancy. Nothing to draw attention from don’t look for something specific in the with headlines of comets and meteors esty in the never-ending number and what it’s supposed to provide: a small sky. If something stands out on a par- and newly found galaxies and bursts variety of celestial objects. sanctuary to admire the night sky, a ticular day at a particular moment I’ll of radio waves and so many other For example, exoplanets (planets place to escape to when the news is spend some time looking at it and will bits of information that it often seems orbiting stars other than the sun) bad and, more importantly, a place to follow that up with a google search. the stuff of science fiction rather fascinate me, but I’m easily lost by go to remember how easy it often is to So, this month, no suggestions than straight up science. In addition, the science of how they’re found. experience a moment of awe by simply from me. If the monsoon clouds aren’t magazines normally associated with I’m astounded by the genius of those gazing upward. too widespread and allow for even a economics and politics are diving into who have this stuff figured out, but Within each column of Starstruck little bit of clearing, just spend a few astronomy and theoretical physics. what drives my interest is the simple I’ve tried to point to a specific object or moments looking up at the night sky. Countless articles discuss the positions fact that with every planet comes the event that can be observed and under- What’s special right now to look at? of the planets, the behavior of black chance for more life. Stream of con- stood without expensive equipment Everything.

PAGE 14 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Check It Out At The Library Recycling Hiatus Costly By Laura Wenzel access to the internet? Ask us about By Robin Kulibert and Bob Brandt After being closed since March due our “What’s New List,” or grab a copy to Town to the pandemic, the Patagonia from one of the bulletin boards around Santa Cruz County’s suspension facilities in Tucson and Nogales. Library reopened on June 1 for curb- town! of its recycling program due to the Those who don’t want their recy- side pickup. The library is still not open There are a lot of free digital re- Covid-19 Pandemic may be saving the clable items to end up in the landfill for patrons to enter. sources on our website. Back in April, county money but it has been costly (the task force hopes that’s every- I’m not going to sugarcoat things; it we became a part of the Little Librar- to the Town of Patagonia in terms one) are encouraged to team up with isn’t always easy to show up. There’s a ies That Could ebook consortium. of dollars spent on increased tipping friends and neighbors to take their lot of scary stuff going on in the world. Check out or place holds on ebooks, fees. recyclables to one of seven Neigh- Between standing on the brink of the audiobooks, and magazines without According to Town Manager Ron borhood Recycling Centers in Tucson next Great Depression, drastic social ever having to leave your house. We Robinson, before the blue bin was (see www.tucsonaz.gov/es/neighbor- changes due to COVID-19, human still offer Kanopy, our free movie shut down and removed, the town hood-recycling-centers for locations), rights violations against Black peo- streaming service. Get ten free films to was spending $1200 per month on or Nogales Recycling & Waste Ser- ple and other POC, and an upcoming stream each month, as well as access tipping fees, the fees the county vices, 1450 N. Hohokam Drive. In both divisive presidential election, life is to The Great Courses lecture series charges for disposing of garbage in cases, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal overwhelming. Many days my heart is and Kanopy Kids. If you’ve got extra its landfills. Now, with all the town’s food cans and glass are accepted, as heavy and much weighs on my mind, time on your hands and want to learn recyclables going into either the Rio long as they are empty, clean, dry, but at least I have the library. Let the a new language, or brush up on what Rico or and boxes flattened. library be a beacon for us all at this you already know, sign up for Mango Sonoita landfills, the town is paying By coordinating with friends and dark time. Languages. With over 70 languages $1800 per month, the equivalent neighbors, local residents can take You can choose how personalized to choose from, you’ll be a pro by the of $7,200 extra for the year if some advantage of already scheduled trips you want your library experience to time everyone can travel again. change isn’t implemented. to one of these municipalities, mini- be. Some people prefer to use the on- To get in touch with us or access The tipping fees are normally mizing transportation costs and max- line catalog to place reserves, others our digital resources, call (520) 394- covered by the monthly fee paid by imizing the volume of materials that need a little more guidance. Feel free 2010, email info@patagoniapublicli- town residents for the town’s twice actually get recycled. It’s a win-win to call or email us anytime; we’re here brary.org, or go to www.patagonia- weekly curbside trash collection. arrangement. The task force members for you. Curbside pickup is offered publiclibrary.org/resources. The increased tipping fees mean less who have taken advantage of these Monday-Friday, 10-12pm. Don’t have money available to cover the normal facilities report that the single-stream costs of maintaining the present trash system is very user friendly since collection service. Facing this increase there is no need to sort the items into in costs, the town may have to reduce separate receptacles and, especially service or raise fees, neither choice important during the pandemic, there being one consumers will enthusiasti- is little to no interaction required with cally embrace. other people. The receptacles are Plans to restart recycling in Pa- well-spaced and there are generally tagonia have been discussed by the no attendants on hand, making it town, the county and the PRT-initi- relatively safe. ated Recycling Task Force, but due By taking recyclables where they to Covid-19 restrictions and logistical can actually be recycled, we save considerations, the start date and the money and landfill space and reduce exact nature of the program have yet the amount of precious virgin resourc- to be determined. In the meantime, es. the task force is encouraging local res- Reduce, reuse, recycle! idents to take advantage of recycling

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PAGE 16 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 of the Mexi- Glimpses Into Our Past cans” and “inti- By Alison Bunting she could not read or write that docu- mate[d] it was The mining town of Greaterville was ment was deemed suspicious. [Arizona done in self-de- established around 1874 when placer Republic 4/23/1915]. fense.” [Arizo- gold deposits were discovered by A. An arrest warrant was issued for na Republic, Smith. Located in Pima County, about Antonio Encinas but he managed to 4/23/1915] 45 miles south of Tucson, the escape to Mexico. Deputies staked out The Pima Greaterville precinct’s population in the area near his home in Greaterville County the 1910 Census was 129; the major- and on April 13 he returned and en- Attorney and ity of the residents were of Mexican gaged in a gun battle with the depu- sheriff imme- descent. Although mining was the ties. Encinas was wounded but man- diately went primary industry, residents also worked aged to escape again. On Monday April to Greaterville to investigate Photo by Edward L. Vail. Courtesy of Empire Ranch Foundation on nearby cattle ranches such as the 19, Robert Fenter and deputy Frank Town of Greaterville, 1898 Empire Ranch. In 1915 a disturbing B. Moore returned to Greaterville, the matter and second-degree murder of Hilario Leon case of police brutality took place determined to find Encinas. They went arrested Fenter and Moore once on July 16. The jury deliberated less when two Pima County deputies used to the Leon family home in the early evidence of hanging was found on José than three hours. The county attor- hanging as a method of interrogation. evening to question the Leon brothers, Maria and Hilario’s body. ney announced that he was ready to The seeds of the tragedy were first Hilario, José Maria, and Francisco, who On Monday April 26 Fenter and proceed with a case against Fenter and scattered at a wedding feast in were brothers-in-law of Encinas. The Moore pleaded not guilty to the charge Moore for the murder of José Maria Greaterville on Saturday, Sept. 12, three men were arrested and removed of murder by hanging of Hilario Leon. Leon. [Arizona Daily Star, 7/15/1915]. 1914. Francisco Casanova shot Eulalio from the home. The deputies then José Maria was in critical condition and Fenter and Moore decided to accept Yanez after announcing that he was took them to an “oak thicket near expected to die. Francisco Leon had the verdict and were sentenced to a “going to get even with him.” Yanez Greaterville Canyon,” tied their hands turned up and told the county attorney minimum of ten years in the died and Casanova escaped to Mexico. behind their backs, and proceeded to “that he was the first man hung by the Florence prison. [Arizona Daily Star, [Arizona Daily Star, 9/15/1914]. Six hang them, one by one, from an oak deputies and that he lost conscious- 7/18/1915]. months later Pima County Ranger tree, to persuade them to talk. [Arizo- ness the third time he was raised By the end of the year Fenter was Robert Fenter spent a week searching na Republic, 4/23/1915]. from the ground. When he came to considered an “honor” prisoner and for Mrs. Loretta Yanez, Mr. Yanez’s When the brothers did not return he was at a little distance. The body was allowed to spend Christmas with widow, who was reported missing home, family members went to a of his brother was thrown beside him his family in Tucson. [Arizona Daily Star by family members about March 13, neighbor’s home the next morning and he said and finally the ropes cut off of 12/25/1915]. Both Moore and Fenter 1915. He found no trace of her but a search party was organized. They them the deputies remarking that they were pardoned by Governor Hunt and suspected that Antonio Encinas was found Hilario dead and José “sitting were dead. When Moore and Fenter released from prison in January 1917. responsible for her abduction. [Arizona bent under a tree, in a delirious con- had gone Francisco says he ran away.” [Bisbee Daily Review, 1/23/1917]. Daily Star, 4/ 10/ 1915, 4/14/1915]. dition.” Francisco was missing. Fenter [Tucson Citizen, 4/26/1915]. Encinas had produced a signed bill of and Moore had returned to Tucson After a lengthy and contentious trial sale for Mrs. Yanez’ cattle, and since Tuesday morning to report the “killing Fenter and Moore were found guilty of

Located one mile from Patagonia Fully equipped kitchen Pet Friendly redmtncottage.com 520.394.2514 The Patagonia Regional Times does not endorse political candidates, specific legislation or ballot measures. See our policy on paid political advertising on our website www.patagoniaregionaltimes.org. “conducts the interview of the con- firmed case, and a tracer calls and fol- Contact Tracing in SCC lows up with the people that may have By Aisha Sander tell contacts who provided the infor- been infected.“ A tracer monitors close mation...If the confirmed positive case contacts with at least three phone calls Contact tracing is one of the most grants permission, then we will men- in the first week, said Silvas. important components of the public tion the name and their association, “With our current staffing, our plan health response to COVID-19. For de- but not share medical details. It is very is for four to five investigators, with cades before the current crisis, tracers helpful when the case allows for their the remaining 13 or 14 as tracers... were tracking exposures during the name to be revealed, because then If case numbers jump, and contacts HIV epidemic, for sexually transmitted the questions can be more straightfor- rise accordingly, making it difficult for diseases (STD’s) and for other highly ward, allowing us to relay and obtain tracers to keep up, an interviewer can contagious diseases such as tubercu- more accurate information.” assist tracers with contact follow up. losis (TB). One of the most significant Silvas joined SCCHS as the lead ep- In addition, Arizona Department of victories in public health has been the idemiologist in late March 2020, soon Health Services can take some of the eradication of smallpox in 1979. The after the first case of COVID-19 had contact tracing overflow as well. World Health Organization (WHO) at- been confirmed. A University of At this point with the numbers tributes this achievement not because Arizona graduate in microbiology, dropping there are approximately every person was vaccinated, but Silvas had spent the last nine years five cases per staff,” said Silvas. As of Contributed Photo because of extensive contact tracing. working in the Pima County Health now, the County does not recommend Fernando Silvas, chief epidemiol- ogist for Santa Cruz County, over- The job of a contact tracer is to Dept. in environmental health, epi- or offer testing to close contacts of sees contact tracing for the county. “convince someone to trust you demiology and most recently in TB an infected person. “With ideal test- obtaining test results does impact the enough to share the names of people control and prevention. ing capacity, testing [close contacts] ability to trace effectively,” Silvas said. they may have exposed,” said At the start of the pandemic, Silvas between days five and seven wouldn’t “The later the result, the less time to Fernando Silvas, the head epidemiol- was the only investigator and tracer be a bad idea if it gives someone some ensure people are well informed of ogist at Santa Cruz County Health Ser- in SCCHS. As the caseload increased peace of mind and rules out asymp- proper isolation or quarantine prac- vices (SCCHS). The tracer’s role when dramatically, particularly in late May, tomatic positives, but it would not be a tices. If it’s too delayed, then it may calling people who have contracted other staff joined to support contact clean slate,” Silvas said. “The virus can be time for them to be released from COVID-19 is “helping them realize that tracing. Now there are 18 people still manifest itself up to 14 days after isolation.” Late in July the County getting sick isn’t their fault, that there working as both investigators and trac- exposure, so I would encourage people began its first testing blitzes with the is nothing to be ashamed of, and that ers on his team. not to assume a negative test during expectation that results would return they are providing a public health ser- “In late May, through a good part of this time period has cleared them... within 72 hours. vice by aiding us in our investigation.” June, we were in a rough patch trying they would still be asked to continue Silvas’ message to the county After building a rapport and enlist- to keep up. The toughest part of the quarantine precautions for the remain- residents is “please don’t go to work, ing names of people who the infected pandemic for me was trying to train ing days...if an individual in quarantine school, etc. while sick. Don’t dismiss person may have exposed, “comes the a new crew while trying to manage develops covid-like symptoms, it is a your “mild” symptoms or try to make sometimes long process of reaching the dramatic influx of information and reason to test.” yourself believe it’s something else. out to these people, informing them of phone calls coming our way. It made Testing is not used to determine if The reports are not hype. People are the exposure while maintaining Health for some long hours and weekends,” someone is no longer infectious. “For getting sick, people are losing their Insurance Portability and Accountabil- said Silvas. our purposes, when someone has lives to COVID-19. We all have a re- ity Act (HIPAA) compliance, educating The investigators and tracers “re- “recovered”, it means that, based on sponsibility to help keep our commu- them, listening to their story, answer- ceive in-house training which includes the investigation interview, and the in- nities safe. It will take all of us to get ing their questions, and sometimes reading up on latest CDC guidelines formation they provided during follow through this.” trying to persuade them to take an and COVID-19 information, they shad- up calls, they have met state and CDC exposure or recommendations serious- ow an interviewer, and are observed guidelines for release from ly,” said Silvas. on calls before beginning calls on their isolation,” said Silvas. As of July 25, the team had made own,” said Silvas. In mid-June, test results between 15,000 to 20,000 calls to con- The 18 staff members at SCCHS are started to take sometimes tacts of confirmed cases. trained to be both investigators and up to seven to ten days to “Our investigators/tracers do not tracers. An investigator, said Silvas, be processed. “The delay in Fall Festival Cancelled Kids and This COVID It is with deep regret that after until October 2021 is the best deci- continued conversation with the sion in the interest of Public Health By Lynn Davison Town of Patagonia and the Sky and Safety. Summer Island Tourism Association, we have Recognized as one of the fin- come to a collaborative decision to est, well-attended art festivals in cancel the 2020 Patagonia Fall Arizona, the Patagonia Fall Festival Festival, originally scheduled for features artists, sculptors, weavers, October 10 & 11, 2020 at the potters, jewelry makers, crafters, Patagonia Town Park. The communi- and food and beverage vendors ty feels that postponing the festival from around the region Plea Agreement Reached in Van Nest Case By Marion Vendituoli Photo by Anna Coleman A plea agreement was entered in Alex Santos stands outside the Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center waiting the case of Charles Van Nest, Jr. of to pick up a cooking kit to take home. Patagonia, on June 17 in Superior Last summer, before COVID joined the park with his friends. “I love sports, Court in Nogales. Previously, Van Nest us, Patagonia was a pretty good place especially basketball, and really hope had pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges Photo courtesy SCC Sheriff’s Dept to be a kid. You could hang out in we will be able to play this winter. of premeditated attempted murder, the park, go to the library for books, It is my senior year. I would like to The defendant kicked the door open… and aggravated assault after he al- computers, and lunch, be a Border- attend classes in person if it is safe, but He proceeded to stab her in the neck.” legedly attacked a Patagonia woman in lands Earth Care Youth Institute (BECY) honestly, no matter how, we have to On June 17, Van Nest changed her home on October 4, 2019. intern, do summer classes at Creative continue with school.” his plea to guilty to the charge of 1st According to evidence presented at Arts, go swimming at the pool, play in Other youth are figuring it out too. degree attempted murder and faces a Van Nest’s arraignment by prosecutor the school’s summer sports leagues, Chesed Chap, 17, was a BECY intern 14-year sentence in a state prison. Greg Redente on Oct. 11, 2019, “The spend time at the Patagonia Youth last summer. This year she has had to Santa Cruz County Superior Court defendant went to this home where Enrichment Center (PYEC) cooking create her own structure and be “more Judge Denneen Peterson is scheduled he was no longer living and when the food or playing pool, go to the County accountable to myself.” She does a to accept the plea formally on August victim saw he was there, she ran and Fair. There were summer jobs available morning workout and a late afternoon 14. tried to lock herself in the bathroom. locally. Not bad for town with fewer run every day and is taking an online than 900 people. math class from Pima Community It’s a different story this year. For College. One big disappointment is not most kids, it is a hard summer. The being able to visit her grandparents pool, park, and library are closed as are on the weekends. Chesed is hoping Creative Arts, the Tin Shed, the Youth that the upcoming school year will be Center building. The BECY program and in person. “I miss socializing with my the summer sports leagues were can- friends. I really want this to be over.” celled. Few places are hiring summer Liam Young missed the 4th of July help. And it’s NOT OK to hang out in festivities. “Basically, there is a lot less groups with friends. Kids are bored and going on around town,” he said. He frustrated. Parents who already have understands the need to mindful of had their children at home for three the risk of the COVID virus, but miss- months before the traditional summer es hanging out with his friends. This break are running out of ideas and summer Liam is “doing nature stuff patience. The uncertainty about when like fishing and hiking and having more and how schools will open makes it family time,” He is really hoping to go difficult to plan for teachers, nonprof- back to in-school classes and to be able its serving children and youth, and to play basketball and tennis. parents. Sydney McKay, 16, is keeping busy. There are some bright spots. PYEC She has gotten fabric from the Art has created a summer program, with Center and is sewing and distributing support from the Patagonia Regional masks; making and selling nail polish Community Fund, that provides sup- using Instagram marketing; painting; plies for youth to do individual projects working at Harris Heritage Farms milk- like creating posters to promote par- ing the cows and gardening. Sydney’s ticipation in the 2020 census. Over 20 biggest loss is “not being able to go out youth are participating in the program. and see my friends.” PYEC is also distributing cooking kits Jose Santos, 18, is the oldest of five with menus and ingredients to help children and just graduated from high youth demonstrate their skills by cook- school this spring. He is spending the ing meals for their families. summer helping his Mom with the Alex Santos, 17, made one of the family and with maintaining the house. census posters that are now placed in He said the closing of the library, the Sonoita and Patagonia. He is spend- pool, the park, and the Youth Center ing more time this summer at home are big for all the kids. painting, reading, and playing guitar. Jose summed it up by saying “wear- The biggest loss for Alex is not being ing the masks, the social distancing, all able to hang out and play basketball in of it is just kind of weird.”

PAGE 20 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Trading Post Offers Local Open for Business Arts and Crafts By Sarah Klingenstein The showroom of the New Business News newly opened Patagonia Trading Post is a colorful New Salon Opens in Sonoita array of new glass and metal cases showing off By Marion Vendituoli jewelry, handmade bags, ‘Hair By Mark Andrew’ and mixed media pieces. opened its doors in the Prints and watercolors Yakobian Building on Rt 82 near and even acrylic paintings the crossroads in Sonoita on adorned with beadwork July 1. Although there are still are featured on the walls, some mirrors to be hung and and greeting cards by var- trim to be painted, owner Mark ious artists are displayed Costello is working full time near the cash register. In attending to the hair needs of the back is the expanded his clients in his light and airy Book Nook, with sever- new space, which Costello calls al overstuffed chairs for “kind of modernish.” French relaxing. It features works Photo by Marion Vendituoli doors open into a small foyer by local authors, as well as other books and gifts related Anne and Andy Anderson have filled their new which leads into a cozy and store with the works of almost 100 artists. inviting room with a view of a to local and regional history, back courtyard. birding, and hiking. buy the business and run it them- In addition to the new sa- Photo by Marion Vendituoli The new owners, Anne and Andy selves. “We knew we wanted to be lon, the new owners of the Mark Costello styles Cleone Fields’ hair at his Anderson, did not arrive in Patagonia able to design and run the shop as we Yakobian Building, T.J. Grey new salon. “He’s a great addition to the com- planning to own and operate the wished, so again, we went all in”, said munity,” Fields said. and Sharon Morse, are in the Patagonia Trading Post, formerly Andy. process of converting the old shops Sonoita. “I had no idea I would like it Creative Spirits Gallery, on McKeown The couple each brought their own and offices into a corner apartment, so much.” Avenue. They say it was kismet that business background to the task. Anne where Costello now lives with his two Costello, who is from Syracuse, NY, brought them to Santa Cruz County, has worked in retail ever since her first dogs and two kittens, as well as three worked as a hairdresser in Boston for and that ending up as the owners of job scooping Ben and Jerry’s ice cream bed and breakfast casitas. 13 years before moving to Los the shop was further confirmation that in her home state of Vermont. Her “I like this location a lot,” Costello Angeles, where he worked for the next they were meant to be Patagonians. most recent position was as wholesale said. He had worked at Sonoita Strands 13 years before moving to Tucson to “There are so many events that buyer for one of the largest plant nurs- with Dee Demski for the past year and be closer to family. He offers haircuts, led to us from Vermont to Patagonia, eries in that state. Andy has a degree a half before taking on his own salon. conditioning treatments, permanents and then to owning the shop”, Anne in Business Administration and has We’re still friends,” he said. It was and a complete line of hair products. explained. First, it took a somewhat worked as a government contract buy- Demski that introduced him to the The salon is open Monday – Saturday impulsive decision to pull up stakes er for most of his career, after serving Sonoita area. “I didn’t know what I was by appointment only. To schedule an and return to Arizona. They had met in in active duty in the US Army. getting into,” he said, about moving to appointment, call 310-968-0341. Tucson when Andy wandered through Andy said, “We redesigned the Anne’s open apartment door and intro- store and re-invented the way artwork duced himself. She was in the state for is acquired and marketed, as well as schooling.He had lived in Tucson since our business arrangement with the his family moved there in the 1970s. artists. We’ve had a wonderful time “After knowing each other only meeting new artists, some of whom a few months, we got married and have been referred by the great artists moved to Vermont, where we were we already work with. Others just wan- happy to live near Anne’s family for dered in here as customers, like the many years. Recently, we started to couple who both retired from careers ask ourselves where we wanted to be as architects. She designs copper and when it was time to retire,” Andy said. brass jewelry and he paints elegant “On a whim I applied for and got a frescoes on wooden panels.” position at the VA Hospital in Tucson, Anne explained their approach to and we decided to go for it. We’ve al- choosing new wares for the store. “We ways believed you should go all in with look to the customers to guide us. your plans, so we made the transition They have inspired us to include many quickly. A new job, selling our house in new artists and some branded items Vermont, rediscovering Patagonia and such as t-shirts and shot glasses. Each buying a house here - it all happened in one displays one of four new Patagonia about eight weeks.” logos designed for us by local graphic Andy commuted to Tucson (he now designer Greg Whitcoe.” works as a Contract Specialist for the The Andersons hope to create an Army Network Command at Fort experience for locals and visitors that Huachuca) and Anne was looking will highlight local and regional artists for an opportunity to work and get and make customers feel welcome to involved in the community. When linger. One plan they are excited about Creative Spirits Gallery owners David is the addition of a store entrance and Susan Hetrick decided to sell and directly into the Gathering Grounds. move on, Andy Wood and Audrey and They, along with Gathering Grounds Brandon Doles, who own the Stradling owners Audrey and Brandon Doles, Warehouse, purchased the business hope future customers will be able to and asked Anne to manage it. The grab a latte and wander over to settle Andersons proposed another idea - to into a comfortable chair next door at the Trading Post. See you there! PAGE 21 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Calendar

EVENTS/UPDATES MEETINGS SPECIAL INTERESTS CHURCH SERVICES

Aug 1: Church Rummage Sale at Overeaters Anonymous - Thurs. at Sr. Citizens of Patagonia Van Service Canelo Cowboy Church Harvest Church Sonoita, 7a.m. - ? 6:30 p.m. Fragrance-free meeting. Medical transportation, Mon - Fri for Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m. Contact call/text Pastor Gardenia seniors & disabled by appointment Patagonia United Methodist Church. Patagonia Community United 602.292.1616 (520) 404-3490. Has moved online. only. Info: 394-2494. Methodist Church is broadcasting Aug 15 - 16: SAILA Livestock Show Al Anon (for family and friends of Sonoita/Patagonia Email Newslet- ter - Free. Sign up at clarebonelli@ its service to KPUP 100.5 Sunday Sonoita Fairgrounds alcoholics) Patagonia Community Service: 10 a.m. Methodist Church, Wed @ 6 p.m. sonoitapatagonialocals.com. Aug 22: Barrel Race 5:30-11 p.m. St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Sonoita Fairgrounds online on Zoom. Call (315)516-5998 Patagonia Farmers Market Thursday 9 a.m - 12 p.m. In front of Church 222 Third Ave., Patagonia Aug 29: 5:30-11 p.m. Barrel Race NEW Adult Children of Alcoholics Online Services until further no- Sonoita Fairgrounds (ACA), Methodist Church, Tues @ 6 Red Mountain Foods p.m. online on Zoom. Call (315)516- tice. Sept 4: Barrel Race 5:30-11 p.m Flea Market at Heart of Gold An- 5998 tiques first Sat of every month. Free Sonoita Hills Community Church Sonoita Fairgrounds 52 Elgin Rd., Elgin Sunday Service: CHOP (Community Homes of Pata- to set up. Call 520-394-0199. 10 a.m. Sept. 5,6,7: Sonoita Labor Day gonia, Inc.) Board meeting 3rd. Mon. to 2 p.m. 10 a.m. Rodeo Sonoita Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. in Town Council Hall East SCC Community Food Bank Sonoita Bible Church 3174 N. Hwy Sept 12: Ranch Rodeo, Sonoita Patagonia Town Council, 2nd & 4th 2nd Wednesday of the month 9-10 83, Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Fairgrounds Wed. at 7 p.m. in Town Council Hall. a.m. at St Therese Catholic Church. Youth Group: 2nd & 4th Wed. (Date TBA): Santa Cruz County Fair Rotary Club - 2nd & 4th Thurs., 5:30 Sonoita Produce on Wheels every Harvest Christian 3107 Hwy 83, Sonoita Fairgrounds p.m. at the Steak Out. Info: Sue (520) 3rd Saturday of the month at Sonoita Sunday Service: 10 a.m 990-4648. Harvest Christian Church, Sonoita St. Andrews Episcopal Church Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center Online Services until further no- MEETINGS Senior Citizens of Patagonia’s Board providing meals and activities of Directors - 2nd Mon, 3 p.m. at the tice.https://www.standrewsaz.org/ Senior Center. Senior Center Dining Sonoita Farmers Market 9a.m. - Quaker Worship Group, Sundays Hall is closed noon. The southwest corner of 82 & 10 a.m. [email protected], 83 by the Mini Mart, Sonoita. The Santa Cruz County Democratic The So AZ Republican Club meet- (843) 830-7184 or (760) 614-6959 Party Meeting every 3rd Sat. of the ing, 7 p.m. every third Thurs of the month 9:30 a.m, at the Bowman month, Sonoita Bible Church Senior Residences located at 189 N Crossroads Quilters - 1st & 3rd Mon, Grand Ave, Nogales. Sonoita Fire Dept., 9 a.m. Info: (520)- Community Youth Bible Hang Out 860-0173. at the Sonoita Bible Church. 2nd and 4th Wed. Anderson, andeap@msn. com, 520-508-2502 or Steve Lindsey 520-559-0155 SPECIAL INTERESTS AA - Patagonia Methodist Church Fri at 7:30 pm, Sonoita Bible Church Tues 7:30 pm. For more AA meet- Lunch at Seniors Center Patagonia ings call 520-624-4183 (Methodist Dining Room Closed. Fresh-cooked Church is closed) meals, Mon - Fri, noon-1 p.m. KPUP Broadcast Schedule Mon: 7:00pm to 8:00pm: eTown repeat of Saturday’s show. Tues: 10:00am to 12:00pm: World Jazz with Mark Berg 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Jazz and Blues with Fred Hansen Wed: 7:00pm to 10pm: Sean Alexander show Thurs: 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Possibility Explorers. “Celebrating the Evening of Mushkil Gusha, the Remover of All Difficulties”. Hosted by Graves Fri: 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Hook’s Sunken Roadhouse Sat: 12:00pm to 1:00pm: eTown - “Educate, entertain and inspire listeners through music and conversation” Sun: 10:00am: Patagonia Community United Methodist Church service 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Acoustic Café “Today’s great songwriting talents. A bit of country, rock, blues, folk, pop” 8:00pm to 10:00pm: Folk Alley “Folk Music Radio from WKSU-FM in Kent, OH” Daily Shows: Swing Hour: 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Best of the Oldies: 1:00pm to 2:00am. Feature Story News (FSN.com) Mon – Fri. 8 am., 12pm and 6pm., Sat. 8am & 6pm., Sun. at 8am. Patagonia Weather Forecast: Every odd hour. PAGE 22 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Classifieds

HELP WANTED

ARE YOU A COMPASSIONATE AND QUALIFIED CAREGIVER AND LOOKING FOR WORK? Please contact Patagonia Assisted Care Agency 520-604-8179 or fill out an application online at www.carepatagonia.com BORDERLANDS RESTORATION IS SEEKING A VOLUNTEER To help plant sale events and opportunities. Email [email protected] if interested Yr

MISCELLANEOUS Molly Anderson - M.D. SONOITA SELF STORAGE+RV/BOAT STORAGE RENTALS Yr family is r family 5x10, 10 x 10,10x 20. 520-455-9333 or 520-455-4641.

PPE SUPPLIES Family medicine Elgin AZ based, rapid delivery Mask Kit: (1) PKN95 and (5) disposable Masks $10.00 Daily pharmacy delivery Surgical Masks: (10) for $10. All insurances welcome Hand and surface sanitizer, face shields also available Cell or text: 520-678-4926 Eligibility and enrollment assistance (please call for an appointment) Timothy R. Penniston F.N.P - C

Appointments: 281-1550 • 101 Taylor Street • mariposachc.net AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Jackson is a male lab mix who is 2.5 Kahlia is a 4 month old female years old. He gets along great with Tortoiseshell. Very playful and everyone and any dog. He is very beautiful markings! Email sweet and knows basic commands. [email protected] with any event updates you Santa Cruz Humane Society would like listed. 232 E. Patagonia Hwy (Rt. 82) Nogales, AZ 85621 (520) 287-5654 PAGE 23 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 $825,000 $159,000 $725,000

CROWN C EQUESTRIAN ESTATE AUTHENTIC NAVAJO HOGAN PRICE REDUCED! CROWN C ESTATE MLS# 21920191 716 REDROCK AVENUE 68 DRY CANYON RD. 44.58 PRISTINE ACRES MLS #22000162 62.93 ACRES Built in 2002 under Navajo supervision. Cozy w/ wood stove, COMPLETELY REMODELED! Rammed earth construction. Private with WOW views. 5425 spacious sq. ft Updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, new A/C. full kitchen. Separate bathhouse, 2 storage sheds. Fully w/3Bd/3ba, sunroom, Rec room, full downstairs living Barn w/14 stalls. BARBARA HARRIS 602 826-4026 fenced. Owner financing. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335 quarters. Private well. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335

$527,500 $1,395,000 $375,000

UNIQUE ELGIN WINE COUNTRY HOME ELGIN RANCH ON 216 ACRES BISCUIT VIEW BEAUTY - ELGIN MLS # 2209962 15 FENCED ACRES MLS# 21931746 PANORAMIC VIEWS MLS # 21926459 10 ACRES Views in every direction. 3571 sf home w/3Bd/3Ba plus a 5670 SF, luxuriously remodeled. Land is dividable, w/no 1399 sf, 2Bd/2Ba with fabulous views. Direct access to 2400 sf shop w/full bath. Pipe fencing, horse facilities, HOA. Direct access to Nat. Forest. Great for horses, vine- BLM land and plenty of room for horses. New Pella doors. private well, indoor pool. LARRY DEMUN 520 732-9179 yard, or nature lovers. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335 Completely furnished. CHERYL VOLK 520 975-7271

$479,900 $189,000 $525,000

NEW CUSTOM HOME ON THE MESA PATAGONIA TINY HOUSE ON LARGE LOT LAZY RR CUSTOM HOME MLS # 22000349 4+ ACRES MLS# 22017296 588 1st AVENUE MLS #21917028 20 ACRES BREATHTAKING VIEWS overlooking Patagonia. Luxurious Built in 2018. Cute as a button 458 sf home w/1Bd/1Ba. Artistic home w/loads of modern green features. AAC/ 3Bd/2.5Ba home w/2 car garage. Open Great Room, gour- & loft. Energy efficient. Private location with room for a Adobe, radiant floor heating, mini-splits. 2Bd/2Ba w/lg met kitchen, high ceilings. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335 garden and chickens. BARBARA HARRIS 602 826-4026 studio. Room for guest house. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335

$105,000 $299,900 $159,000

PRIME LAND JUST NORTH OF PATAGONIA NEW PATAGONIA HOME COUNTRY LIVING WITHIN TOWN LIMITS MLS # 22008100 6.01 ACRES COMING SOON! 149 ROADRUNNER LANE MLS #21931570 .58 ACRES Penny Lane Lot 1B, off Stevens Canyon Ranch Rd. Gentle 1263 sf, 2Bd/2Ba, granite counters, high ceilings & 2 car 3Bd/2Ba Mfr home just steps from Montessori School. rolling grasslands, lovely views, mature trees, Nat. Forest garage. On double lot w/great views. Great in-town loca- Room for a horse, workshop, garden or hobbies. Private access, shared well. CAROL FORD 520 604-0162 tion & not in flood plain. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335 well, nice views, easy living. JEAN MILLER 520 508-3335

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

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