JANUARY 2018 HAPPY SERVING THE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITIES NEW OF CANELO, ELGIN, PATAGONIAYEAR AND SONOITA VOL. 8, ISSUE 1

By Bob Brandt and Marion Vendituoli moving out of the area and A state legislator who represents parts of Pima keeping the community’s and Pinal Counties has filed a complaint against the school enrollment up, an town of Patagonia in response to the ‘heavy truck issue he is especially close traffic’ ordinance passed at the November 29 Town to as he currently serves Council meeting. as president of the school The Patagonia Town Council voted to approve board. ordinance 17-01 to regulate heavy truck traffic The complaint was within the town limits. Mayor Ike Isakson cast the filed on December 18 by lone dissenting vote, stating that that the ordinance State Representative Vince failed to meet the three basic tests he believes are Leach, who lives north of required for adoption. Those tests, he maintained, Tucson and represents are, “Is it fair, is it legal and is it enforceable?” Town LD 11. He is requesting Attorney Michael Massee had, at the November 8 that the Attorney General work session, expressed his opinion that the ordi- investigate whether the nance meets the test of legality. town had violated Arizona During the discussion that followed Vice Mayor state law by “adopting Andy Wood’s motion to approve the ordinance, an ordinance restricting Carolyn Shafer made the case in support of the the total number of trips ordinance, as she had in the study session three made by a ‘heavy duty weeks prior, urging the council members to regulate truck.’” heavy truck traffic as part of a more comprehensive In the complaint, he strategy to protect the town’s present quality of life. argues that “the ordinance Another voice in favor of the ordinance was Roy is unlawful because the Lee, a Patagonia resident who grew up here and re- Town’s restrictions exceed cently moved back to town after pursuing his busi- the authority granted to Photo by Bob Brandt ness career elsewhere for over 30 years. Although it under Arizona law,” and Carolyn Shafer speaks at the town council meeting on November 29, he agrees the town can’t regulate the mining activ- that “the ordinance was urging passage of the heavy truck traffic ordinance. ities, Lee said the town council has a responsibility unlawfully deliberated in ordinance was legal and let it stand, he could rule to protect the quality of life for its citizens. violation of Arizona’s open meeting laws.” that it is illegal and withhold state funds until the Joining the opposition to the proposed ordinance Under law SB 1487, any legislator may file a com- ordinance is rescinded, or he could rule that the were Irma and Fred Sang, owners of the Patagonia plaint against a county, city or town that enacts an case must go to the state Supreme Court for adju- Market, who asserted that the ordinance targets ordinance, regulation or order that he or she feels dication. Attorney General Mark Brnovich has thirty one business. “What are we going to do, pass an violates state law or the constitution of Arizona. This days to respond to the complaint. ordinance every time a new business wants to come law, passed in February 2016, punishes local gov- If he determines that the case will go to the into town?” Fred Sang asked. He also voiced his ernments by withholding state funds if the Attorney Supreme Court, the town may not be in a financial concern about driving away potential jobs that are General finds in favor of the complainant. position to argue its case for the ordinance, accord- crucial to the town’s ability to keep families from There are three possible outcomes to this com- ing to Mayor Ike Isakson. “We can’t afford to go to plaint. The Attorney General could rule that the See CHALLENGE / Page 3

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Page 2 PRT 2017 COMMUNITY MISSION STATEMENT To publish a nonprofit CONTRIBUTORS community newspaper which serves the Mountain Empire com- munities of Santa Cruz County, There are many people in this community who donate their time and skills to helping others, build- including Canelo, Elgin, ing community resources, and improving our quality of life. This year, the Patagonia Regional Times Patagonia, and Sonoita, and would like to acknowledge our dedicated medical first responders at the Sonoita Elgin Fire Station which is open to all views, high- and at the Patagonia Fire Department. lighting local issues and empha- sizing the contributions of local talent. Our First Responders WHO WE ARE Always There When We Need Them We are a nonprofit organization, funded by paid advertising, do- nations and grants. PRT is a free monthly publication distributed to news stands and local merchants in The Mountain Empire. Managing Editor: Marion Vendituoli Assistant Editor: Laura Wenzel Advertising Manager: Janie Trafton Contributing Writers & Staff: Bob Brandt Alison Bunting Cate Drown Cassina Farley Robert Gay Contributed Photo Patra Kelly SEFD medical personnel tend to an injured person at one of the 550 call outs the station responded to in 2017. Martin Levowitz Cynie Murray The PRT would like to honor the and an elderly cow stuck in the mud Department get reimbursed for EMT Vince Pinto men and women who work so hard to this year, according to SEFD adminis- training, according to Fire Chief Ike keep us safe and well in this corner of trative assistant Katie Goodwin. Isakson. Mark Meredith is Medical Distribution: Santa Cruz County, the EMTs and para- At SEFD, all volunteers must go Captain of the department. “We’ve Judy Mills medics who work out of the Sonoita through an orientation process, run by always been a kind of training center Les Corum Elgin Fire Department (SEFD) and the Battalion Chief Mark Bennett. The EMS for all kinds of people,” Isakson said. Patagonia Fire Department. Virtually director at SEFD is Laura Sink, who “We like to find young guys with jobs Board of Directors: every resident here has benefited from oversees quality control certification who can leave the job to go on calls. Bob Brandt their training, their commitment and and document review. The people they work for have to be their professionalism in one way or The department does not offer, or understanding.” Lynn Davison another. pay for, EMT training. After completing Isakson estimates that the cost of Dave Ellis The majority of medical first re- the orientation process, which takes EMT training is approximately $2400. Cassina Farley sponders in the area are volunteer. In two to three months, the volunteers EMT students currently have to travel Jac Heiss Patagonia, the five EMTs, who are all are then recruits. It takes another six to Pima Community college, or take Donna Lee volunteer, make an average of 15 to months to a year for them to become the course at a private company in Kathryn Schrag 20 runs per month, 90% of which are full members of the department and Tucson. “It’s hard to get instructors to Phillip Sullivan medical calls. In Sonoita, 29 of the 35 be assigned a call number. come down here. They want 20 – 24 paramedics and EMTs are volunteers. The process for becoming an EMT students in the class,” he said. “I’d They made approximately 550 runs in entails successfully completing 140 love to see an EMT class at the High Contact us at: 2017. In the last fiscal year, medical hours of class time, passing both School.” [email protected] personnel logged more than 770 hours written and practical tests, and passing Isakson and Bennet both praised his PO Box 1073, Patagonia, in ambulance runs alone. a national certification exam. Becom- volunteer medical personnel. “They AZ 85624 Many of the EMTs and paramed- ing a paramedic requires additional are necessary, and I think they do a ics are cross trained as firefighters, training. SEFD does not reimburse great job,” Isakson said. “It’s a good and respond to a host of situations, EMTs for their training, but does offer situation right now.” “85% of our calls To Place an ad: including medical calls, motor vehicle a small stipend for their work at the are medical,” Bennett said. “As far as [email protected] collisions, structure and wildland fires, station. There are three paid firefight- I’m concerned, they’re the backbone lift assistance calls, snake removal calls, ers and one volunteer at the station at of our EMS response.” Online edition: hazmat calls and vehicle fires. They all times. patagoniaregionaltimes.org even helped a sheep stuck in a gate Volunteers at the Patagonia Fire PAGE 2 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 mental wellness for com- bat veterans, in 2013. Since Challenge Veterans’ opening, they have hosted Continued from Page 1 3000 combat veterans and Retreat their families. The non-profit court,” he said. There is a provision in organization is funded by do- the law that requires a bond be post- nations, and all services are ed by the town equal to the amount Opens In provided free of charge. of six months of state funding distrib- Boulder Crest has de- uted to the town. This requirement Sonoita veloped an 18-month-long could be waived, as it was in a recent By Marion Vendituoli combat stress recovery case involving the city of Tucson. program, which they call Attorney fees, however, might The grand opening of Boulder Crest PATHH (progressive and al- make it impossible for the town to Retreat Arizona at Apache Springs ternative training for healing pursue the case, as the town’s risk Ranch, on November 30, can only be heroes.) They do not refer to management insurance does not described as inspiring, emotional, and, Post Traumatic Stress at the cover legal fees incurred by policy at times, overwhelming. Visitors from retreat, but rather use the matters, according to Isakson. across the country, many accompanied term Post-traumatic Growth Photo by Marion Vendituoli In response to questions about by service dogs, as well as neighbors, to describe the healing pro- Ken Falkes and his wife, Julia, founded their involvement in Leach’s com- local business owners, first responders cess. “We believe that times Boulder Crest Retreat in 2013 to help plaint, Arizona Mining, Inc. issued and clergy, came together at the 130- of struggle can serve as the combat veterans. a statement saying, “while Arizona acre ranch north of Sonoita to cele- fuel for transformation and Mining did not file the complaint with brate the opening of Boulder Crest’s growth,” the mission state- the AG’s office on the recent town second location dedicated to helping ment reads. The programs ordinance related to trucking we do combat veterans and their families. believe that the ordinance is unnec- A metal sign depicting are led by mentors who come four combat soldiers greets visitors to Apache The ceremony opened with three from military backgrounds essary.” parachutists, led by Dana Bowman, the and life coaches. In a recent Town council member Michael first double amputee to reenlist in the study, the Boulder Crest Stabile has a different perspective. U.S. Army, unfurling huge American, approach has been shown to “In my understanding, the AG is just Arizona, and POW/MIA flags, before be two to three times more going to review whether a town can landing in front of the crowd of ap- effective than traditional do this or not, and the shame of proximately 450 guests. mental health approaches, that is he’s not going to look at the The ‘flag drop’ was followed by the according to Falkes. fact that we are going from maybe national anthem, sung by country sing- The purchase of Apache 20 large trucks per month to 200 or er Keni Thomas, as the VFW Mounted Springs Ranch was made more trucks per day on a two-lane Color Guard from Three Points, AZ pre- possible by the A. James road. That kind of frequency will be sented the colors. Thomas, a former and Alice B. Clark Founda- really dangerous to the citizens of U.S. Army Ranger, served in the battle tion. Programs have already Patagonia.” of Mogadishu, portrayed in the movie begun at the Apache Springs Photo by Marion Vendituoli To see the official complaint, visit “Black Hawk Down,” for which he was site, which has a staff of nine Pastor Mike Wright (left), of Sonoita Bible https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/ a consultant. employees, led by executive Church, shakes hands with Sean Bode, files/sites/all/docs/complaints/ After welcoming remarks by Border director Sean Bode. executive director of Boulder Crest AZ. CLD-Complaints/Leach%201487%20 Crest founder Ken Falkes, SOCS Edward In addition to the therapeu- Request.pdf C. Byers Jr. gave the keynote address. There are ample opportunities for tic program, there are three cabins volunteer participation at the Byers, a Navy SEAL with 11 overseas available at Apache Springs, equipped deployments, including nine combat Sonoita center, according to Sarah Feh- for family ‘rest and reconnection’ rer, Boulder Crest’s director tours, received the Medal of Honor in retreats. Facilities include an archery 2016 for his gallantry during a hostage of Development. Anyone range, a labyrinth, a tipi, hiking trails, interested in volunteering, rescue mission in Afghanistan. “The an exercise area, a playground, a fish- medal of honor is much harder to wear or in donating, should visit ing pond, walled garden, and horses, the organization’s website: than it is to earn,” he told the audi- donkeys, longhorns and chickens. The ence. “I humbly wear this medal for my http://www.bouldercrestre- cabins are available for two to sev- treat.org/getinvolved/ team.” He talked about the “visible and en-day stays, free of charge, to combat invisible wounds” suffered by combat veterans, first responders, and gold veterans. “The sacrifice is real,” he star families. said. Twenty-two veterans commit suicide every day.” Chief Byers was followed by a Native American blessing of the land Western Music Hall of Famer ceremony performed by Delane Enos, 5x Best Solo Western Musician ~ True West a member of the Gila River Indian community, a ribbon cutting and a February 17, 2018 benediction. Falkes, spoke of the history of Pioneer Hall ~ Sonoita, AZ Apache Springs Ranch, established by Thomas Gardner, who was shot by With Jeneve Rose Mitchell Cochise and carried the bullet for American Idol Top 14 years. “The land is a true warrior’s par- adise,” he wrote in the program, “a po- Tickets & Info: tent reminder that warriors used times www.GoPattywagon.com of struggle to create deep strength and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 455-5553 growth.” Falkes and his wife, Julia, founded

Chuck Wagon Supper before the concert Boulder Crest Virginia in Bluemont, Photo by Marion Vendituoli Virginia, the country’s first privately Dana Bowman parachutes down in front of the crowd at the grand Limited SUPPER & CONCERT tickets - JOIN US! funded center focusing on restoring opening ceremony for Boulder Crest Retreat in Sonoita. PAGE 3 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 From The Ground Up: Lucia Smith Nash DDFI Hosts Clay Plastering, Sculpting Workshops August 29, 1928 - December 20, 2017 By Mark Berg

Lucia S. Nash died peacefully at her home on December 20, 2017. she was born on August 29, 1928, in Cleveland, OH to Kelvin and Eleanor Smith. She attended Hathaway Brown School and Smith College. After Smith College she worked for a brief time at White Motors. Lucia met her future husband Richard Preston Nash, Jr. at a White Elephant sale in Cleveland. After they mar- Photo by Lynn Davison ried, the couple moved to her grandparents’ Crosscavan Farm in Novelty, OH, where she lived for the rest of her Finishing touches are applied to the new outdoor classroom at Deep Dirt Farm Institute. life. There she pursued her passion as a horse woman, a This fall, Patagonia’s Deep Dirt Farm hosted a learn how to sculpt decorative beveled reliefs champion of nature and her philanthropic work. two-day workshop on Clay Plastering and Sculpt- and designs over the plaster. Athena’s skill as a Traveling to Arizona in the 1930’s with her family, ing, taught by renowned earth plaster artisan teacher and master earth plasterer are evident in she fell for the West. With her feet planted firmly in her Athena Steen. Athena, who co-founded the the wall’s suede-like finish and sculpted designs Cleveland roots, her heart soared in the mountains of Canelo Project, and has been teaching clay plas- created by the enthusiastic group. One more the Southwest. She reacquainted herself with the Circle ters, straw bale, cob, earthen floors, and ovens workshop is planned for early 2018 to complete Z Ranch after a thirty-year absence, introducing her for over 30 years. She is known for combining the details. family to the splendor of Southern Arizona. When the practical, easy-to-learn techniques with artistic Located about two miles north of Patagonia opportunity of owning the ranch arose in the 1970’s, form and design. just off Route 82, Deep Dirt Farm is one of South- she jumped on it. She bought adjoining lands as they The workshop was the continuation of a west Arizona’s leading permaculture institutes. By became available, and today nearly the same amount of project to build an outdoor classroom structure showcasing the extraordinary skill of local arti- land is protected and unspoiled as when the ranch began at the farm, a long-time goal of Deep Dirt’s Execu- sans, encouraging volunteer assistance, repurpos- as a dude ranch in the mid 1920’s. tive Director, Kate Tirion. Throughout last sum- ing waste materials, and providing educational Her love of nature, handed down from her parents, mer, college interns, community volunteers, and workshops, Deep Dirt strives to empower our inspired her to volunteer tirelessly for the Nature local youth involved with the Borderlands Earth community to live and work more sustainably. Conservancy of Arizona and Ohio. Many conservation Care Youth Institute worked with local artisans on “We can build a restoration economy here in success stories exist today because of her dogged efforts. various aspects of construction. Local adobe ex- Patagonia,” says Tirion, “by highlighting the skill She also humbly worked to better organizations, such as pert Erasmo Lagunas demonstrated how to make and talent right here in our community.” Rainbow Children’s Hospital, The Garden Center (as it adobe bricks and then use them to build a partial More information on volunteer opportunities was once known), HB School, Severance Hall Restoration wall around the structure. Blacksmith Richard and upcoming workshops is available online at efforts, The Natural History Museum, The Cleveland Mu- Connolly taught how to make calculations and www.deepdirtinstitute.org or on Facebook as seum of Art, Case Western University and others. erect a steel framework to support a salvaged @DeepDirtInstitute. Lucia was a passionate gardener, antique book collec- satellite dish for the roof, and masonry expert tor, train buff and music lover. She was also a great story Harry Hower supervised the floor construction teller, weaving tales of her fairy tale life and her myriad using salvaged, broken-up cement called urban- of interests. ite. Nothing goes to waste at Deep Dirt! She is survived by her daughter Audrey Knight (Steve On Saturday, November 4, about 20 eager Ells), her son Richard P Nash of Montana (Diana M.), and participants gathered for the first day of the Clay her grandson Preston Nash. She leaves behind many Plastering Workshop. By way of hands-on lessons, close friends and family in the Cleveland area. A memori- Athena Steen demonstrated how to develop a al service and reception will be held at the Chagrin Valley variety of clay plaster mixes, how to use wood Hunt Club, 7620 Old Mill Rd., Gates Mills, OH 44040 on floats and Japanese trowels to apply the plaster Friday. January 5 at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family to the structure’s wall, how best to stabilize the suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Re- plaster, and how to build a straw bale bench. The Photo by Lynn Davison serve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. workshop students returned on December 2 to Athena Steen and Kate Tirion mix clay plaster at the recent workshop at DDFI.

PAGE 4 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 Letters to the editor

Help Keep The Cemetery Clean It’s been six months since I began water bottles, cardboard and paper. Af- trying to rid Patagonia of litter. We ter two months of picking up 2-4 bags have a long way to go. But, I know of litter a week at the cemetery, I am some residents have become aware only beginning to see a difference. and are doing their part by containing Let’s respect those who lie in our their garbage, picking up litter and by Cemetery by cleaning it up. Spend not throwing litter out their car win- some time at the cemetery tidying up dows or letting it fly from their truck your loved ones’ graves. If you know beds. no one in the cemetery—adopt a grave The Patagonia Cemetery is beauti- and clean it up. ful, the vista amazing. Unfortunately, My goal is to have the Cemetery the litter is abundant. It may not be fair cleaned up by Memorial Day – seems Our Featured Artist this month is Artwork by Elizabeth McKay to call all of it litter. Those once beauti- appropriate. Elizabeth McKay, an 18 year old senior ful flowers that are left on loved one’s Litter is Preventable. at PUHS, whose work has been graves begin to crumble from heat and displayed recently at the Gathering Grounds. time, and are left for litter. There is, Cynie K. Murray of course, the usual litter of beer cans, Elizabeth, who is the daughter Patagonia of Mary and Kevin McKay, works Mine is Good For Community with watercolors, acrylics, and oils in addition to photography. To The Editor, in the history of Arizona. So I am very She has been involved with 4-H In response to the letter from sensitive to water matters. since she was 4 years old, with proj- Donna Reibslager in the December As to the Arizona Mining company, I ects in dairy cow, fine arts, poultry, issue, I would say: know many of the young people work- photography and woodworks. At the behest of Dave Ellis, Board ing there from church. They are work- An honor student at PUHS, Member of the PRT, in November I did ing hard to improve their lives and that Elizabeth enjoys playing tennis, read carefully the 60 page community of their families. I have been following writing poetry and attending poetry water report produced through the the course of development of the slams in Tucson. U of A and others. Then I spent a day mine over the years and have become She plans to attend NAU next fall with Dave and Ron Pulliam visiting acquainted with its leaders, who I also to study photography, and hopes to many of these critical points. I am consider good people. As I wrote in my open her own studio someday. “With a photo, you can capture a memory or a aware of the concerns some people November letter I consider the mine to moment,” she said. “I think that’s really cool.” might have. be good for the community. To further support my bona fides As I have said to Dave Ellis and Ron as to water, I proudly point out the Pulliam, I would happily join a fact- fact that while serving in the 33rd based conversation where both sides it's the return of Sonoita's #1 Hot Spot … Arizona Legislature I was appointed by could calmly analyze the mining future TIA 'NITA'S CANTINA! the House leadership to serve on the of Patagonia with the ultimate goal of Arizona Groundwater Commission. improving the lives of the people of ...where downtown meets bordertown in cowtown! After much study, hearings, and wran- Patagonia and Santa Cruz County.​ Proudly serving our homemade Þve star food: gline with different interests trying to Thanks, * PIZZA * WINGS * CALZONES * SANDWICHES * protect their own interests, we went É.and more! 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Washington Youth Tour competition, in addition to a $200 cash prize reported in last month’s PRT. * TIA 'NITA'S CANTINA * 3119 State Highway 83 * Sonoita AZ In the article about the Patagonia Senior Center, it was incorrectly stated FROM THE 82/83 X-ROADS GO SOUTH ON 83 PAST THE that Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO) was institut- FAIRGROUNDS AND AROUND THE CORNER ing new nutritional requirements for meals served at the Center. It has been determined by the AZ Department of Economic Security Division of Aging and (520) 455-0500 Adult Services that the Center was not in compliance with existing standards, EAT I N * TAKE OUT * CATERING and mandated that SEAGO enforce the requirements or risk losing funding. Like & Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Our apologies for these errors and omossions. or call for current entertainment schedules & weekend menu! PAGE 5 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT LIFE AMONG THE HUMANS traditional times more massive than our puny Judeo-Christian sun. Ain't that enough? You complicate name for God, the calculus when you insist on some- the universe: translates quite thing "else" (distinct) that you identify simply to: "I Am." as "God." We seek a God who looks love it or leave it Or, rendered more like us - a loving Mom, perhaps, or elaborately, "I Am angry Dad - because we're scared and By Martin Levowitz What Is," or "I Am trying to make sense of what does not, What I Am." (Which may suggest that and never can, make human sense. Will, her creatures (i.e. we) will work God is just Popeye, The Sailor Man.) The essence of religion is called things out. Arbeit Macht Frei. My best advice to you, Lucille, is: Love Faith. Faith confers peace. Because the Several months ago, a number of the world just as it is, in all its awe- world is way too big for us to com- powerful telescopes were trained some beauty and humongous disarray. prehend, when all is said and done, on a carefully chosen empty spot in In futile hopes of feeling safe and we must accept the mystery - Things space. Once focused, they revealed, in finding clarity, we humans try our As They Are - or else go mad. Instead Does God exist? Of course! And, of that once-presumed "empty" space, clumsy best to draw a line between of dumbstruck silence, though, our course not! That depends what you millions of hitherto-unsuspected creation and destruction - although, in madness takes the form of strident mean when you talk about God. Back galaxies. We're talking GALAXIES, fact, the two go hand in hand. ("To be dogma, declaration, and "belief." We'd in Dubuque, where I grew up, God is Raoul, not pick-up sticks or black-eyed reborn, a mustard seed must die," and rather take somebody else's word for reckoned to be a limitless, omnipotent, peas. The number of galaxies in space all of that.) The Big Bang which gives what is real (e.g., The Koran, Bible, all-knowing, loving/punishing, moral, is currently reckoned at two or three rise to what exists includes an active or Upanishads) than go through life personal Being. Nothing exists or takes trillion. Such numbers make no sense and a passive phase: explosion and ab- aware that we don't know. All certainty place without God's permission. Even to us in terms of real experience. They sorption, so to speak. We little people, is just a state of mind - of closure and/ the world's apparent flaws - seen from are beyond imagining. The honest way here on earth, are blown away by hur- or mental harmony - not an objective our point-of-view - the misery and to contemplate two or three trillion ricanes. We're awed and frightened by measure of what's real. But, in the violence, those children starving in the anything is just to get real dizzy and infernal streams of molten rock. And end, it's no big deal. GOD loves and cancer ward, and genocide - exist with throw up. that's all penny-ante stuff compared to hates and IS WHATEVER IS - including God's acceptance or at least her toler- If you seek an omniscient, all-pow- what goes on "up there," in space. you. And Satan, too! ance. We like to think - and we are told erful God, outside of which nothing The cosmic mess and symmetry: - that He/She/It rejoices in all harmony can be, then look no farther than The Do you really need more? They've just and peace, but figures that, given Free Universe - i.e., What Is. Yahweh, the discovered a black hole 800 million 2017 - A ‘Tire fire’ of a Year By Cassina Farley with painful lessons and forced per hour. cart wranglers. The world belongs to change. Somehow we endured. In Less division. I like toast with avo- the kind hearted. 2018, I’d like to see less disbelief and cado. You don’t. We still respect each And my final wish for 2018… Fewer shock. I’d like to settle back into our other. We are still friends. See how men in government. Sorry boys, happy little life, free of life altering that works? you’ve had the last 200 plus years and nonsense. In that spirit here are a few Less denying of climate change. look what has happened. The afore- more things I’d like to see less of in Were you here in June? We hid in the mentioned tire fire. It’s our turn. The 2018: house trying to avoid bursting into future is female. Less red tape. No more HMOs, flames. How about in November? It Happy New Year. PPOs or any other health insurance just keeps getting hotter and hotter. Its nonsense with three letter abbre- just barely winter now. Why is Santa viations. Please, no more needless more believable than this? Science is Zach might disagree with me but paperwork. Why must ten people be real. I think we finished 2017 better than involved when we just need to see a Less bullies in high positions. Lets most. We have a roof over our heads, dermatologist? have less leading with harassment and clothes on our backs, and a cold bottle Less little trucks on the highway intimidation. Why do we elevate these of vodka in the freezer with plenty of stacked 10 stories high with bicycles, people to the top? We elect them. olives for the foreseeable future. 2017 mattresses and plastic yard toys. I We work with them and our bosses was a real tire fire. 2017 was a year of always get stuck behind them. Where promote them. Hateful people do not loss and complete nonsense, a year are they going? I inevitably end up make better leaders. Let’s put them where I spent half the time in disbelief having nightmares about bicycles em- into positions they are better suited of our current situation. bedded in my windshield at 75 miles for, like prison guards and shopping For us Farleys, our year was ripe

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PAGE 6 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT • OPINION & COMMENT Mining, Code Talker, Tom Claw Electricity, By Janet Winans I knew Tom Claw in Parker. He’s gone now and but he left a big imprint on my heart. He kept my poem in his wallet, his granddaughter Climate framed it as well. One Christmas season, Tom Change Claw and his wife were selling homemade By Robert Gay with Lynn Davison peanut brittle at an Indian sidewalk sale. I bought a bag, wouldn’t let anyone eat it until There has been a lot of discus- it finally dissolved into an inedible lump. sion in the Patagonia area about the impacts mining may have on water quantity and quality in our Whacked in class for speaking Navajo, region. However, water is not at night we whisper in the dorm. Dust devils the only resource at stake. Min- our words. Gusts of wind. Hummingbirds. ing’s large demand for electricity, for example, also has numerous 18, we enlist, Charlie and me. important implications. Arizona Take Trailways to Phoenix. Marines Mining Inc. (AMI)’s current “Phase off the res, off to war. 1” proposal for an underground Artwork by Elizabeth McKay their preferred method. The PEA mine in the Patagonia Mountains we can assume that the ratepayers Guadalcanal, then Leyte where shrapnel makes no mention of any renew- requires 36 megawatts of power, will be covering its cost. gets my legs. Charlie’s too. But able energy use, such as the locally which translates to 864,000 kilo- Mining’s large appetite for elec- we’re Code Talkers, classified available renewable sources of watt-hours/day, since the mining tricity could have a direct impact solar and wind. operations are proposed to run on global warming and resulting Navajos, special-trained in radio. To transmit power from the 24/7. An average Arizona house- climate change. This is because 400 of us talk the way we know, electrical grid to the mine site, the hold uses 37.1 kilowatt-hours/day almost 2/3 of grid-transmitted island to island, ship to shore. PEA suggests a new 23-mile over- (and 1000 kilowatts is a megawatt). electricity in Arizona still comes head 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission Therefore, the proposed AMI proj- from fossil fuel sources, so using We make language for war. Flock line (the current line in the area has ect would use the same amount of this source contributes greenhouse of vultures inbound, invasion warning. only about 1/10 of that capacity). electricity as 23,300 households, gases to the atmosphere, as CO2 School of iron sharks. Our speech, sounds The PEA does not mention any roughly 1.5 times the number of and oxides of nitrogen and sulfur. potential right-of-way problems, and pauses, shadows of clouds. Sheep households in all of Santa Cruz These gases increase global warm- nor whether there are adverse bunched in a splinter corral, rain County. ing and thus speed climate change. impacts to land, water, wildlife or never reaching the ground. The AMI plan, as described in When you add in greenhouse gas people from building or operating emissions from mine vehicles and their 2017 Preliminary Environmen- Our voices dodge through the dark it, nor whether there are other equipment, worker & supplier tal Assessment (PEA), is to obtain invisible. Code never broken, potential users of the new line, nor vehicles and explosives, the impact the needed power from 1) an on- nothing written down. whether AMI intends to pay for site natural gas generation plant, to becomes even larger. some or all the costs of construc- be further explored by AMI, or from Any potential mining project Afterward we’re ordered not to tell. tion of the line. If AMI does not pay 2) the existing electrical grid, in our region must address the Not my wife, my parents, daughters, for this new “merchant line,” then multiple adverse impacts of even sons. Twenty-five years. increased fossil-fuel power consumption on the long- Called to Washington, declassified term sustainability of our we get our medals. 1969. Horsemanship Clinics local community and the Back in uniform, we walk in parades. protection of our remarkably at the Circle Z Ranch valuable natural resources. We have reunions now. Reporters call. There is too much at stake to My kids don’t ask about the war. do otherwise. Not one of them knows Navajo.

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already listed Alum weeks as the entire town of Patagonia as a harbinger of more prosperous water: Gulch Creek in Arizona’s uses in a year. times. But are a few temporary jobs ADEQ 303(d) List of The Arizona Department of really worth the water that we all de- Impaired Waters due to Water Resources states its mission as: pend upon daily? elixir or the presence of dis- “Conserving and sustaining all water On the other hand, many of us have solved copper, cadmi- resources…it’s our future.” This seems witnessed the legacy of environmental um and zinc. glaringly inconsistent with the intend- destruction and compromised water commodity? Within the last 10 ed level and type of water usage that left by big mining companies that are years, Peña Blanca Lake AMI desires. And who would suffer often foreign owned (AMI is Canadian) By Vince Pinto had to be drained due to high mercury from dry wells and water restrictions and whose main concern is the bottom I attended the Arizona Department levels linked to old mines. To this day, or shortages - the mining company line. Once the mine is closed, the of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) fish from the lake are inedible. or the people who live in and near water is fouled or depleted, the earth public hearing on the water-qual- And for years now, some streams Patagonia? is scarred, the jobs have gone, and we ity permits necessary to operate within the Patagonias have run milky The history of water use and abuse are left holding the bag. the proposed Arizona Mining (AMI) white with toxic aluminum precipitates in southern Arizona should guide our Diana Nash, owner of Circle Z Ranch mine in the Patagonia Mountains on during the summer monsoons. These choices. Within the last 100 years, and one of our area’s largest employ- Nov. 29. This was an opportunity to brews emanate from mines that shut Tucson has lost the Santa Cruz ers, shared her thoughts on the mine express concerns to state regulators down decades ago. River, which used to flow perennially and its potential impacts: about the mine’s potential impact on Now to AMI’s proposed water through town and supported a forest “Our ranch has been in operation in our water resources. ADEQ allowed treatment and retention facilities, of cottonwoods, willows, and mes- Patagonia for over 90 years, as a local only three minutes per speaker, but in which can supposedly accommodate quites. So much water has been taken business providing local jobs and as a that short time our group of six raised a 100-year flood. What happens when out of the Tucson basin, and at such property that has preserved the health concerns for the record. the remnant of a Pacific Ocean hur- an unsustainable rate, that instead of and vitality of over two miles of Leslie Schupp, a resident of Alum ricane delivers a 500 or 1,000-year pumping water, we’re really mining it. Sonoita Creek. The stream is central Gulch and downstream from potential flood? Burst retention ponds, wildlife There are simply too many people, too to our desert oasis, and anything that mine effluents, spoke passionately poisoned by mining waste, people many industries, too many straws. threatens this vital resource is a direct about the threat that contaminated and pets sickened by foul water, and In 2014, Smithsonian Magazine threat to our business and to the na- water poses to her well, her property drawn-out lawsuits against the pollut- published an article entitled “Arizona tive habitat that our family has con- value, and her economic future. She ers are all real possibilities. Could Be Out of Water in Six Years,” served for over 40 years. Our guests stared the mining people in the eye Likewise, the tectonics of our area which chronicled the alarmingly low come from all over the world to spend and asked if they would like to drink seem to have been ignored. Concrete, water supplies in Arizona. At that time, time enjoying and learning about the the contaminated water that might gravel, and piping systems can be the EPA predicted a worsening of the diverse ecosystems supported by the escape from the mine into her well. destroyed instantly by a seismic event. situation due to the effects of global stream. We have huge concerns that She was met with silence. One of ADEQ’s own draft fact sheets warming. the mining operations will have ad- Jean Miller, also living in Alum refers to the Harshaw Creek fault, On the azwater.gov website is a pdf verse affects on the water quality, and Gulch, pointed out that the mine which underlies the mining area. What with a telling graphic: a map of Santa will negatively impact our ranching would be only the source of polluted if an earthquake like the one in 1887 Cruz County showing the drawdown and guest operations, perhaps irrepa- water, which could then run into The - estimated at 7.2 - 7.6 on the Richter on wells between 1995 and 2004/5. rably.” Nature Conservancy’s Sonoita Creek scale, with an epicenter about 60 miles Many colored dots indicate wells If you care about your water’s Preserve, Circle Z Guest Ranch, south of Douglas, AZ - happens again? whose water level has dropped from quality and quantity, and the economic Patagonia Lake State Park, and Sonoita That earthquake caused widespread one foot to more than 30. future of our community, please get Creek State Natural Area. fissures, displaced boulders, and Water for Wildlife—and People involved to protect the one resource Mining representatives sitting in the damaged countless structures. Even a Many species of flora and fauna that we cannot do without - water. back of the meeting room in Nogales small, local quake could unleash toxic will be affected by AMI’s mine, espe- Now is the time to speak. remained silent for the duration of the waste. cially those that rely on bodies event. Once water is polluted, it is hard, of water. Such species include  Understandably, passions run high expensive, and often impractical to the elegant trogon, western whether you are for or against the clean it up. So who will test water at yellow-billed cuckoo, gray hawk, Local Professional Hi-Tech Services mine, but the right to clean, safe water the mine to ensure compliance with zone-tailed hawk, common black is fundamental. So let’s put the issue water-quality standards—AMI itself? hawk, jaguar, ocelot, Sonora mud Desktops into perspective. As it stands now, AMI would only turtle, and many amphibians, Laptops Water Quality have to test the effects of its effluents fish, and aquatic invertebrates. An approved water permit would on species in Alum Gulch one time. Among the trees at risk are the Tablets allow AMI to release up to 170,000 Instead, independent tests need to be Fremont cottonwood, Arizona Smart Phones gallons of excess effluents per day, regularly and randomly conducted. sycamore, and Arizona walnut. carrying varying amounts of toxins, if AMI proposes that the water flea, And what about our need for Windows & Apple Support the company’s water-retention ponds fathead minnow, and a green algae water for sanitation, cleaning, Installation & Upgrades fill up. serve as benchmarks for water quality. drinking, and landscapes as well Hardware & Software Support The mine needs the water to pro- But the fathead minnow is not native as for small businesses? Even cess ore, which will result in contam- to Arizona and can tolerate dirty water. with these relatively modest Network Setup & Maintenance inated wastewater, including heavy AMI should instead use a handful of uses, some wells in Sonoita have Internet & Multimedia Solutions metals. This used water will then be species that are native to the Pata- gone dry within the last decade. processed at a wastewater treatment gonias and known to be sensitive to Consider the possibility that our In Home/In Office for Most Problems plant - to be constructed by AMI - and changes in water quality. water could be metered and No Travel Charges then stored in holding ponds. If the Water Quantity household uses restricted. Serving Southern Arizona Since 1987 capacity of these ponds is exceeded, The proposed mine is predicted by Mine or no mine? The choice then AMI would have the legal right AMI’s own estimate to use 650 gal- involves two competing sets of to discharge up to 170,000 gallons of lons of water per minute, pumped 24 values. There are people who are Ed Schaefer, Owner wastewater per day into Alum Gulch. hours a day for 7 days a week during understandably concerned about 520-455-9269 We don’t have to leave the the mine’s estimated 20-year lifespan. jobs and the economic future of 520-237-5974 (cell) Patagonia Mountains to find tales of That’s nearly a million gallons of water Patagonia and Santa Cruz [email protected] contaminated mine water. ADEQ had a day. And it’s about as much in six County. They welcome the mine PAGE 8 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 the heart as well as the body. Adjacent to the fireplace is a small seating in the rear. The swinging Wild Horse Saloon Offers store room, the entrance to which saloon doors that the Isaacs salvaged is guarded by an old iron cell door from the Stradling-era bar will soon a Taste of History “released” from the former Santa Cruz define the connection between the By Bob Brandt County jail. “That’s where we’ll put restaurant and saloon, adding to the bar. This strikingly beautiful piece of customers who cause trouble,” facility’s Old West flavor. Having written about Anne intricately carved wood with beveled Cenovia quips. It’s likely, however, that The saloon is currently open Mon- Stradling and her Museum of the glass mirrors reflects not only the the cell’s sole occupant will be the day through Thursday from 4:00-9:00 Horse in the past, I was eager to see human activity occurring in the room, clever cutout of a jailbird created by p.m. and from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 if the new Wild Horse Saloon in the but the owners’ sensitivity to a time local artist Linda Chase that will take p.m. Friday-Sunday. The drink options Stage Stop Inn might reflect the fas- and place now long gone. up residence looking forlornly out include several AZ beers and wines cinating history Stradling left behind The small round tables and wooden onto the saloon scene. and will eventually include non-alco- nearly three decades ago when she and leather ladder back chairs in the The beautiful wooden bar, salvaged holic versions of both beverages. moved her museum and sold the Inn. main seating area are another feature by Gerry from a Tucson Sheraton The saloon is still a work in prog- My decision to check out the sa- from the Stradling days. The Isaacs several years ago, was modified to fit ress: the Isaacs plan a loveseat in front loon on Christmas Eve proved fortu- closed the original bar as soon as they its new home, then refinished and will of the fireplace, additional seating, a itous. I not only found it open, but had bought the property in 2010 because eventually be enhanced with a brass separate billiards room, and possibly the good fortune to encounter current it was in such bad condition, but put railing. occasional live music. But the Wild owners, Gerry and Lynne Weatherby the tables and chairs in storage hoping The saloon occupies the space that Horse is already out of the stable and Isaac, as well as general manager that someday they would be rede- was once an entrance for the wagons the friendly staff invite you to visit and Cenovia Mayer, all of whom enthusi- ployed in an updated saloon. that were a main attraction of the Mu- reconnect with some of Patagonia’s astically related how the saloon came As I survey the new space, in my seum of the Horse. Large sliding glass most important history while you en- together and what is yet to come to mind’s eye I imagine Anne herself doors provide access to street-side joy your favorite drink. add to its already inviting character. sitting at one of these tables, scotch outdoor seating in front and pool-side Bottoms Up, Amigos! Gerry and Lynne have succeeded in hand, chatting with John Wayne, Teams can be up to six adults, no nicely in blending some important his- who reputedly convinced her to build For OneNight minimum, so enter solo and we’ll toric elements of the Stradling era into the hotel. Today’s patrons can sit at put you on a team, or organize your the bar’s décor. The most prominent those same tables and enjoy a vari- Only, The Library own team of friends, neighbors or of these elements is the use of the or- ety of drinks as well as food from the fellow townspeople. Even out-of- nate head and foot boards from Anne adjacent restaurant. And when it’s Will NOT town ringers are welcome. Clare Stradling’s childhood bed as the main cold outside, the new stone fireplace Bonelli, who has been enthusiastic attraction on the wall behind the on the wall opposite the bar will warm Help You Find since she heard about Library Pub The Answers Quiz Night, says, “I've never done will evaluate proposed projects based this before, but I am so excited! I Patagonia on their ability to meet present and Once again, the Friends of the Pa- almost have a complete team - though enduring needs of the community. tagonia Library is bringing something we might be a bit weak in some areas. Regional Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded new and exciting to the community There are many smart people in this to support projects serving Patagonia, with our latest fundraiser, a pub quiz area and I hope there is a lot of fun Community Sonoita, Elgin, and Canelo. called, Books, Beer and Brains, spon- competition.” Tickets are required and Fund Hosts Additional information about the sored by Melanie and Tom Pyle of go on sale at the Patagonia Library, grants process is available at www. Copper Hops Ranch and Microbrewery 346 Duquesne Ave., starting January 2, Grant azfoundation.org/grants. For more located in Elgin. Copper Hops, at 10am. information, contact Colin Shannon, Arizona’s first commercial hop ranch, Don’t miss this opportunity for Workshop Regional Philanthropic Coordinator for will generously supply us with beer some friendly rivalry and demonstrate the Arizona Community Foundation of and cider. “A fundraiser with beer in your knowledge of all things trivial. the title sounds like a perfect match Nonprofit organizations in the Cochise, at 520-505-3678, or via email Bring your brains, we’ll have the beer for us and we’re happy to support the Patagonia region are invited to attend at [email protected]. and it’ll all help us buy more books. community in this way. I think I’ll make a grant workshop to learn more about The Patagonia Regional Commu- hot spiced beer. It’s delicious on a cold the application process and elements nity Fund is a component fund of winter night,” said Melanie Pyle. of an effective application in advance the Arizona Community Foundation, Pub quizzes, also called trivia nights, of the Patagonia Regional Community established to serve organizations popular in Britain since the 1970’s, Fund’s upcoming grant cycle. in the communities of Patagonia, have become all the rage in the U.S., Representatives of nonprofit orga- Sonoita, Elgin and Canelo. Community and the Friends believe it is time for nizations, public schools, churches and funds are endowments, permanent Patagonia to take center stage to government agencies are welcome to funds in which the principal is invested showcase our superior intellect. attend the upcoming Grant Workshop and a portion of the returns used to Buy a $25.00 ticket (each person) on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from award grants and scholarships with and join us in Cady Hall, our “pub”, on 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Patagonia the guidance of a steering committee Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 5pm. Museum, 100 School St., Patagonia. composed of local leaders. Individuals, Enjoy a super nacho bar and other pub Topics to be discussed during the families and businesses can give to snacks, a glass of beer or local wine workshop include the application community funds to grow them and and play the game with soon-to-be timeline, eligibility requirements, increase their grantmaking capacity. world-renowned Quizmasters, Judy guidelines and instructions for the To learn more about the Patagonia Clegg and Lynn Davison. Arizona Community Foundation Regional Community Fund, visit www. Abbie Zeltzer, Librarian and Laura online grants center. Register for the azfoundation.org/Patagonia. Wenzel, Library Assistant, well known Patagonia Regional Community Fund Founded in 1978, the Arizona for their vast array of knowledge, Grant Workshop now at patagonia- Community Foundation is a statewide have selected the choice of question grants2018.eventbrite.com. philanthropy with regional offices themes, called rounds. The questions The grant application will be serving communities across Arizona. are top secret, but we can reveal that available online beginning January 8, Last year, the Arizona Community there are 8 rounds with 6 questions. 2018. To be eligible for consideration, Foundation provided more than $55 Each round is worth about 20 points. applications must be completed and million in grants and scholarships to There will be a few ways to cheat, but submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on over 7,500 nonprofit organizations, it could cost you because this is, after January 29, 2018. A selection com- schools, students and faith-based all, a fundraiser. Prizes will be awarded mittee made up of local volunteers organizations. to the winning team. PAGE 9 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 Eleven of our 13 species of native oaks also relieve the eyes from the dun winter landscape and allow our minds to wander to more lush times. Although they are frequently referred to as “evergreen” oaks, they are actually drought deciduous oaks. In years of prolonged drought (sound familiar right now?) they will drop some to all their leaves from winter through spring. This serves as an evolutionary adaptation in dry climates such as ours. It is far better to be bare and shut down in lieu of sufficient moisture, then to stressfully persist with a few meager leaves. Thus, Staying Alive - vital resources are stored in roots, inner bark, and buds rather than frivolously kept in leaves during Photo by Elizabeth McKay Winter’s Greenery extreme droughts. Despite recurrent local droughts over millennia, Despite about 10 inches of rain in July, many local Perhaps the epitome of our evergreen, or winter- a number of hearty native plants have evolved to oaks are already starting to drop some leaves. Alli- green, plants are the succulents. Although some navigate the desiccated vagaries of winter in a ver- gator and one-seed junipers are also drought hardy local succulents only come above ground in mon- dant state. Given this year’s la Niña ocean phenom- and keep green throughout the year. Unlike oaks, soon season, the vast majority maintain their flesh ena and its attendant warmer/drier forecast, any however, a brown juniper is a dead juniper. Their year-round. Cacti are well-known for their steadfast cool-season greenery is more than welcome. Mon- reduced leaves in the form of scales allow junipers to nature throughout all months, yet even they vary in soon season is a loooong time away. Meanwhile, ride out all but the most severe droughts. their verdancy. If you take a close look at such spe- many drought-hardy plants brighten winter days, The fruits of both species serve as key winter fare cies as cane cholla and sprawling prickly pear, you’ll while furnishing critical wildlife habitat in what often for a long list of both birds and mammals. One of my soon notice that indeed some look haggard now. A proves to be an austere time. most memorable birding encounters came several prolonged drought is enough to kill some of even our Along the edges of disturbed habitats, you often winters ago when I spied several sage thrashers, a heartiest natives. can find some desert brooms. This member of the curve-billed thrasher, a crissal thrasher, and a north- Other lowland evergreens include: other cacti, Aster family normally grows as a tall shrub with its ern mockingbird all in and near the same fruit-laden mistletoes (including with fruit), agaves, sotols, bear- namesake broomy appearance. No true leaves are one-seed juniper! grasses, and yuccas. Collectively, they help remind visible, yet a healthy plant is a vibrant green that Many small carnivores, such as various skunks, us that nature indeed persists - inspiring us to do provides year-round cover to a broad spectrum of common gray fox, coyote, northern raccoon, and likewise even in the harshest of times. local wildlife. Sparrows, towhees, and a number of white-nosed coati readily consume the fruit of both insectivorous birds find frequent fare in and below of our juniper species, as well. Along with many Vincent Pinto and his wife, Claudia, run the evergreen foliage of this species. Despite this, birds, they serve as key dispersal agents for these RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS, their Nature Ad- many people truly seem to despise desert broom, wildlife-magnet trees. Also, keep a keen eye out for venture & Conservation organization devoted to perhaps because it often flourishes a bit too well long-eared and other owls employing dense junipers protecting the unique biodiversity of the Sky Islands around their homes. as diurnal roosts. region. Visit: www.ravensnatureschool.org called in time to try these defendants within the time specified by the statute of limitations.” The Glimpses Into Our Past By Alison Bunting recommended solution was that the Court adopt the Santa Cruz County does not currently use the mit murder, and one for bootlegging.” (The Border system used by Pima County— summoning a trial grand jury system, opting instead to have elected Vidette, 1/5/1918 & The Santa Cruz Patagonian, jury in the month of January for the entire year. justices of the peace determine if there is sufficient 1/5/1918) Prostitution and bootlegging were of significant evidence to press charges against a defendant. Such The unindicted murder investigation was that concern. “The [prostitution] laws of the State, are was not the case in 1917 as evidenced by the Grand of “…Fred. J. Miller at Mowry, on the 12th day of inadequate to handle the situation, and for that rea- Jury report published in local newspapers. The full October, 1917.” (The Border Vidette, 1/5/1918 & son we have had no remedy to apply, nor any laws text of the Border Vidette articles quoted below can The Santa Cruz Patagonian, 1/5/1918) Mr. Miller upon which we could base any indictments.” be found in the Library of Congress database, Chron- was “…shot from ambush and instantly killed by an Prosecution of bootleggers was hampered by the icling America. Images of the Santa Cruz Patagonian unknown murderer, while working in a maize field lack of law enforcement staff and recommendations are available on The Patagonia Museum website: near his home.” (The Border Vidette, 10/13/1917) A were made for the “re-establish[ment of] the posi- www.thepatagoniamuseum.org. week later “in Justice of the Peace Farrell's court at tions of two County Rangers; that a deputy sheriff Harshaw, J.S. Way, accused of murdering Fred. Miller, be appointed for and stationed at both Patagonia “We, the Grand Jury, duly empaneled and sworn the Mowry stockraiser, was given a preliminary and Duquesne, and particularly at Patagonia, as the on the 11th day of December, A. D., 1917, as a grand hearing, and the charge against him dismissed. The people in the county are entitled to just as much jury of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in evidence in the case was circumstantial… Experts police protection as are the people in Nogales, and and for the County of Santa Cruz, beg to report as testified that Mr. Miller was shot with a steel jack- that an additional deputy be appointed for duty in follows: We have inquired into three cases of mur- eted bullet. The rifle said to have been used by Mr. Nogales.” The Grand Jury also recommended that der, and five cases of grand larceny, one of assault Way, a .38 55 Winchester, shoots a soft nose bullet.” a new County Jail be constructed “…the present jail with intent to commit murder and one for bootleg- (The Border Vidette, 10/20/1917) having outgrown its usefulness.” (The Border Vidette, ging, and herewith present to you the following true The Grand Jury reported on several other issues 1/5/1918 & The Santa Cruz Patagonian, 1/5/1918) bills and indictments, to-wit, two for murder, five for of concern. “A number of defendants have gone grand larceny, one for assault with intent to com- without trial on account of a trial jury not being

PAGE 10 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 2017 Christmas Bird Count The 54th Patagonia Christmas Bird Count was held on Thursday Dec 14, 2017. 6144 individual birds and 142 species were seen. Thirty-six people in 20 groups hiked in back-country canyons, feeder-watched, etc. The day was pleasant (little wind and temps ranging from 37 to 63 F). The number of species was the highest seen in the past five years. A few of the less common birds seen were: Elegant Trogon, Spotted Owl, Pacific Wren, Black-capped Gnatcatcher, and Scott's Oriole.

Mallard 2 American Pipit 3 Northern Shoveler 2 Cedar Waxwing 15 Green-winged Teal 10 Phainopepla 38 Ring-necked Duck 16 Olive Warbler 5 Bufflehead 1 Orange-crowned Warbler 8 Ruddy Duck 20 Yellow-rumped Warbler 130 Wild Turkey 5 Aud Gambel's Quail 45 Myrtle Montezuma Quail 6 Townsend's Warbler 14 Pied-bill Grebe 2 Black-throated Gray Warbler 6 Great Blue Heron 5 Yellow-throated Warbler 1 Green Heron 5 Painted Redstart 1 Black Vulture 18 Hepatic Tanager 4 Turkey Vulture 11 Green-tailed Towhee 16 White-tailed Kite 2 Spotted Towhee 53 Northern Harrier 10 Canyon Towhee 76 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 Abert's Towhee 26 Cooper's Hawk 3 Black Phoebe 24 Rufous-winged Sparrow 32 Red-tailed Hawk 25 Say's Phoebe 48 Rufous-crowned Sparrow 74 American Kestrel 16 Cassina’s Kingbird 1 Chipping Sparrow 456 Peregrine Falcon 1 Loggerhead Shrike 1 Black-chinned Sparrow 2 Merlin 1 Cassin's Vireo 1 Brewer's Sparrow 2 Virginia Rail 3 Hutton's Vireo 38 Vesper Sparrow 30 Sora 2 Stellar’s Jay 1 Lark Sparrow 55 American Coot 4 Wooodhouse Scrub-Jay 7 Black-throated Sparrow 5 Killdeer 4 Mexican Jay 279 Savannah Sparrow 72 Wilson's Snipe 4 Chihuahuan Raven 14 Grasshopper Sparrow 4 Eurasian Collared Dove 42 Common Raven 339 Baird’s Sparrow 1 White-winged Dove 84 Raven sp. 55 Song Sparrow 21 Mourning Dove 322 Horned Lark 2 Lincoln's Sparrow 46 Inca Dove 96 Bridled Titmouse 217 White-crowned Sparrow 479 Greater Roadrunner 5 Verdin 14 White-throated Sparrow 1 Western Screech-Owl 6 Bushtit 221 Dark-eyed Junco 263 Whiskered Screech-Owl 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 96 Gray-headed 16 Great-horned Owl 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch *cw Oregon 87 Northern Pygmy-owl 1 Brown Creeper 1 Pink-sided 41 Spotted Owl 1 Rock Wren 8 Chestnut-collared Longspur 10 Short-eared Owl 1 Canyon Wren 22 Northern Cardinal 67 White-throated Swift 6 Bewick's Wren 154 Pyrrhuloxia 22 Broad-billed Hummingbird 2 House Wren 37 Lazuli Bunting 7 Violet-crowned Hummingbird 4 Pacific Wren 1 Red-winged Blackbird 54 Anna's Hummingbird 20 Marsh Wren 4 Eastern Meadowlark 34 Elegant Trogon 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 247 Western Meadowlark 15 Acorn Woodpecker 47 Golden-crowned Kinglet 7 Brewer's Blackbird 69 Gila Woodpecker 129 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 6 Scott's Oriole 1 Williamson’s Sapsucker 1 Black-capped Gnatcatcher 7 Cassin’s Finch 4 Red-naped Sapsucker 42 Black-tailed Gnatcatcher 2 House Finch 6 Red-breasted Sapsucker 2 Eastern Bluebird 80 Pine Siskin 91 Ladder-backed Woodpecker 52 Western Bluebird 108 Lesser Goldfinch 75 Arizona Woodpecker 21 Mountain Bluebird 3 House Sparrow 108 Northern Flicker 15 Bluebird sp 3 Red-shafted 135 Townsend's Solitaire 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Hermit Thrush 106 Totals: 142 species Hammond's Flycatcher 13 American Robin 6 6144 individual birds (As of Dec 18, 2017) Gray Flycatcher 7 Northern Mockingbird 10 Dusky Flycatcher 5 Curve-billed Thrasher 17 *CW” means “Count Week”, a bird seen on one Pacific-Slope Flycatcher 1 Bendire’s Thrasher 1 of the three days prior to the count or on one Empid sp. 3 Crissal Thrasher 5 of the three days after the count, but not on Hammonds/Dusky 1 Starling 7 count day itself. PAGE 11 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 Toys Bring Community Books,Gifts, Joy To Kids Turns Out For Crafts at Of All Ages Winter Festival Fairgrounds Xmas Party

Photo by Marion Vendituoli Photo by Liz Collier Kids line up to greet Santa as he arrives at Pioneer Elementary students perform at the Patagonia Hall. School’s Winter Concert. The Sonoita Fairgrounds, Jim and Martha Green, Photo by Bob Brandt The Chili Winter Festival, held December 21 at the Sonoita Border Patrol Explorers, the Arizona Five year old Manuel Aguilar shows off his the Patagonia Public School drew 150 guests to Rangers,and craft fair organizer Melissa McCoy hosted prize motorcycle while his father, Sergio, sample chili prepared by 19 contestants in the chili the annual Community Christmas party in Pioneer looks on. cook-off. Calvin Whitcoe won the people’s choice Hall December 15. Thanks to a generous donation of By Bob Brandt award in the contest, while the entry from the Pa- books by the United Way, Goodwill and Make Way Whether the kids or their adult benefactors tagonia Montessori School won the judge’s choice. for Books, every child got to take home two books. were having the most fun was not readily appar- Whitcoe and the Montessori School split 15% of In addition, kids could get air brushed tattoos, and ent as the Second Annual Patagonia Red Sleigh the proceeds. The balance of the proceeds went decorate ornaments at a special craft table. Santa Toy Run unfolded at the town gazebo on Decem- to the Parent Teacher Booster Club at Patagonia arrived via fire engine and gave out gifts, and a free ber 16, but probably no one was happier than the Schools. dinner was served by Jim and Martha Green and thir- event organizer, Marshal Joe Patterson. The cook-off was followed by a winter concert teen members of the Sonoita Border Patrol Explorers Shortly after 10:30, Marshal Patterson got performed by students and a sock hop dance. group. the crowd’s attention and introduced Chaplain “One of the goals for the evening was to bring The Fairgrounds also hosted the Christmas Corral, Steve Young who, with Patterson’s help, has been people from the community to the school and I a craft fair, with 47 vendors, December 15 – 17, which operating this Christmas giveaway in the Tucson think we were a success,” wrote Liz Collier, registrar offered last minute shoppers a chance to pick up area for over a decade and who decided to pay at the school. it forward to Patagonia kids in recognition of the support the marshal has provided over the years. Following brief remarks, the host adults got right to the business of bringing holiday cheer to dozens of local kids eagerly waiting to get their hands on an early Christmas present. According to Patterson, Red Sleigh Toy Run volunteers distrib- uted somewhere between 750 and 1000 toys, games, stuffed animals and even some bicycles that chilly Saturday morning as first the youngest, then the progressively older kids were called up to the gazebo to accept gifts appropriate to their age group. While the gazebo itself overflowed with toys, games and stuffed animals, the area surrounding the gazebo was jammed with parents, kids and a Photo by Marion Vendituoli large contingent of bikers and their chrome-laden Liam Collins, of Sonoita, paints an ornament at the Photo by Liz Collier craft table at the Fairgrounds Christmas party. steeds, the latter competing with the main event Guests sample contestants’ chili at the Winter for the attention of curious onlookers. Clearly, Festival while there were female participants, this was an event well attended by boys and their toys and provided the opportunity to appreciate that, their tough image notwithstanding, many bikers have hearts of gold. The toy run is made possible each year through the generous donations of police and correctional officers, bikers and supportiing businesses under the sponsorship of Chaplain Young’s Grace Minis- tries. And, yes, some of the toys actually arrived via a red sleigh hitched to the back of a motorcy- cle. PAGE 12 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 Students Perform at Woman’s Club Gifts Montessori Winter Concert Books to Students

Photo by Marion Vendituoli Kindergartners at the Montessori School play their violins for parents and guests. (From left) Sophie Vendituoli, Orion Wallen, Martin Benevich, Alex Fuentes, Emmett Lopez, Sean Bartine. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Sara Cobb helps students pick a new book donated by the Patagonia Woman’s Club at the Patagonia Elementary School. On December 21, excited students at the Patagonia Elementary School lined up to choose free books piled on tables on the stage at the Patagonia School cafeteria. Three hundred books were donated by the Patagonia Woman’s Club, continuing a tradition started five years ago by Lea Ward. School librarian Roberta Ford, Sara Cobb, who organized the event for the Woman’s Club, volunteer Kyle Carey and Elvia Gallaher, lead elementary teach- er, helped students pick a book and kept the event running smoothly. Happy students showed off their new books as they left the stage, while many children found a quiet seat in the cafeteria and start reading.

Photo by Marion Vendituoli Music teacher Nick Coventry accompanies Eleni Avgerinos, Naomy Fuentes and Jack Mills at the Winter Concert at the Tin Shed Theater.

Photo by Lynn Davison Partygoers dance their way into 2018 at the Cady Hall New Year’s Eve party.

PAGE 13 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 A Voice For Young Authors New Board Members Elected at SCCFRA Annual Meeting More than 200 members attended the annual meeting of the Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association on December 2 at the Sonoita Fair- grounds. The evening started with a cocktail hour hosted by the Anne C. Stradling Foundation, followed by din- ner prepared by Santa Cruz County 4-H members, and presentations by board president Tom Hardesty, SCCFRA Foundation president, Beth Sullivan, office manager, Jen Rinaldi, the treasurer’s report by Jamie Smith, and recaps of the major events that Photo by Marion Vendituoli took place at the fairgrounds in 2017. Library assistant Laura Wenzel visits Wenzel helped the students write Paul Brosseit and Rachell with a young author at the open house stories by reading to them and shar- Hochheim were elected to the board held at the Patagonia Library, Decem- ing ideas. At the Art Center, under the of directors at the meeting. They will ber 13, to showcase books created by guidance of PCAA director Cassina be joining Gary Brown and Amanda Photo by Sally Reichardt students in grades K – 2 at Patagonia Farley, students explored several media Zamudio, who were re-elected to SCCFRA President Tom Hardesty Elementary and the Montessori School. to illustrate their books, working with the board, and Tom Hardesty, Jamie welcomes guests at the annual meeting at the Sonoita Fairgrounds. “A Voice For Young Authors” is a joint local artists Helen Chester, Linda Chase, Smith, George Fry, Jim Rowley and program between the library and the Jill Johnson and Tamara Quiroga. Jim Lewis, whose terms had not yet Rodeo Association. Everyone is invited Patagonia Creative Arts Association. expired. to become a member of this communi- The Sonoita Fairgrounds is privately ty-based association that supports and owned collectively by the member- hosts all kinds of events and organiza- ship of the Santa Cruz County Fair and tions at this unique facility. Sonoita by Starlight Showcases Local Businesses

Photo by Marion Vendituoli Shoppers check out the handcrafted goods at the 7th annual ‘Christmas in Elgin’ arts and crafts fair held at the Elgin Community Club December 2. Contributed Photo The audience at the Benderly-Kendall Opera House listen to a concert featuring musicians from the State of Sonora Philharmonic Orchestra on Dec. 1st. The free concert was sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico in Nogales.

PAGE 14 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 council notes Lucky Raffle Winners By Bob Brandt Take Home Quilts, Also on December 13, the Council Thanks to Caleb Weaver’s contin- heard a plea from Ray Klein, repre- ued diligence in seeking sources of senting the Senior Citizens of Help Local Charities funding, Patagonia may soon have Patagonia (SCOP), to include the orga- an opportunity to build on the work nization in discussions to determine Family Health Care Amigos Quilt done a few years ago by Weaver and the future of the town’s apartments his colleagues when they drew up which were heretofore available only Goes to Lila Davison plans for improving Doc Mock Park. to low-income seniors. Because the At the December 13 meeting, the town’s agreement to restrict occu- By Linda Huffstetler-Dearing Council gave Weaver the go ahead pants to seniors expired last Septem- to present preliminary recommenda- ber, the town is now free to rent or Family Health Care Amigos tions at the January 11 meeting for sell the properties to anyone they recently held its first annual utilizing grant funds that would be wish. Klein said he’s confident that quilt raffle, bringing in $369. The awarded by Arizona State Parks and SCOP can work with the town to keep winning raffle ticket belonging to Trails if the town’s application were the two studio and four one-bedroom Lila Davison, of Patagonia, was to be funded. units fully occupied. drawn on December 1. Barbara Several ideas for how to use the During the open comment period, Turner, a local fabric artist, who funds were suggested by Weaver, Alex Johnson inquired whether the made the quilt, drew the winning Council members and audience town has policies and procedures ticket. Ms. Turner lives in Patago- members including Robert Gay, who in place to guide council and staff nia and has donated seven quilts offered to meet with Weaver to actions in times of controversy and to this organization to be used help draft a list of potential uses for conflict. Town Manager Dave Teel re- as fund raisers. Ms. Turner lived the funds. Two types of grants are plied that every employee receives an in Tombstone before joining the available, one with a matching funds employee manual upon employment, Patagonia community, where she requirement of 7.5% and a second but acknowledged that there may be participated in fund raisers for one with a 50% match requirement. a need for a refresher on policies pe- non-profits in that community. Council advised Weaver that it would riodically. Council agreed and, in fact, Thank you all for your enthusias- prefer to apply for the grant requir- decided to begin a systematic review tic participation this year! ing the lowest match. of policies in February. Contributed Photo Lila Davison holds up the quilt she won in the Family Health Care Amigos A Little Bit of Broadway raffle. Comes to Patagonia Kay Pitt Winner of Crossroads By Laura Wenzel Quilters Guild Raffle Quilt The cast and crew of “Way Off Sonoita for my production called Broadway: An Original Montage ‘Way Off Broadway.’” By Alison Bunting of Musical Favorites” are readying That local talent includes Laura themselves for their performances Wenzel, Andy Gould, Mark Berg, and at the Tin Shed Theater this February Johanna Landis of Patagonia, and 9-11. Led by creator, director, and Karen Lewis, Jean Brothman, Gloria producer Julia Green, actors and Small, Nancy Webster, Toni Pavelka, singers from Patagonia and Sonoita and Chip Fears of Sonoita. will perform 14 musical numbers, as As one of the members of the well as two skits written by Green. cast, I can say that we have worked Audience members can expect to diligently on this production for hear musical numbers from “An- months. In my case, it’s been a little nie Get Your Gun,” “Fiddler on the over a year of fine-tuning songs and Roof,” “Carousel,” “Hollywood Can- skits at home and in Green’s studio, teen,” “Showboat,” “The Pirates of as well as rehearsals at the Senior Penzance” and more. Center. “When I moved to Patagonia, I Performance dates are February was energized and able to organize 9 and 10 at 7 pm (doors open at 6), my thoughts regarding a production February 11 at 2 pm (doors open at here,” Green stated. Two and half 1). Tickets are $15 at the door. Pro- years ago, Green began working on ceeds to benefit animal shelter/pro- Contributed Photo her labor of love: a Broadway show. tection programs and food programs Kay Pitt displays her new quilt decorated with local images. “[In] July of 2015, I began to hold in Santa Cruz County. The Tin Shed open auditions to inquire about the Theater is located at Rt. 82 and 3rd Kay Pitt, of Elgin, won the financial contributions from the 2016 local talent from Patagonia and Avenue behind Patagonia Creative Crossroads Quilters Guild 2017 raffle quilt ticket sales included Our House/ Arts Center, Patagonia AZ 85624. quilt which features scenes of the Nuestra Casa Domestic Violence For more information, contact Julia Mountain Empire. Ticket sales totaled Shelter, Nogales; Eastern Santa Cruz Green at 505-350-8543. over $1,700. Raffle quilt revenue is County Food Bank, Patagonia; Santa used primarily for expenses related Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association, to the Guild’s charity activities, and Sonoita; Patagonia Youth Enrichment the members will determine how to Center, Patagonia, and the Sonoita distribute the funds early in 2018. Elgin Fire Department. Organizations which received

PAGE 15 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 Alford’s report that he and his staff are tickets can be purchased working hard to get permission from there. They had solved the Mystery Solved Upgrades At the state to fence cattle out of the mystery. The bus company birding trail, a goal for which FOSC and had not been selling tickets A True Travel Tale Lake many birding enthusiasts have been to and from nowhere after advocating for many years. all. Good job, WWFOS! By Patra Kelly Alford ended his presentation with This resolution, thanks to the Subject of a fast-moving video produced by WWFOS, however, came after my Arizona State Parks and Trails that friend returned from her trip. It had FOSC Talk touted the great facilities, staff and been a comfortable ride to Mesa on By Bob Brandt volunteers whose collective work the shuttle van, she reported, but to earned the agency the coveted 2017 keep the fee at $30 rather than up to Friends of Sonoita Creek (FOSC) “Best Managed State Park System” $70, she asked for a general drop off. provided the community with an Gold Medal, an award given annually The driver stopped in a large, dark and opportunity to learn of recent devel- by the American Academy for Park and empty parking lot about 10 pm. opments at Patagonia Lake State Park Recreation Administration in partner- The driver announced, “This is your (PLSP) when its guest speaker, Colt ship with the National Recreation and stop!” She asked, incredulously, “Are Alford, delivered a multimedia presen- Park Association. That honor, accord- you sure?” He exclaimed, “Oh, yes. tation at Cady Hall on December 2. Recently I tried to purchase a ing to Alford, is a direct result of the Look!” pointing to an unlit building far Appointed manager of PLSP in Greyhound bus ticket from Nogales, leadership of ASPT Director, Sue Black, away and across the street. She could 2009, Alford is only the fourth person AZ to Mesa for a friend in who was enticed by Governor Doug barely make out the dim letters - Grey- to hold the position since the state Patagonia. After calling the company’s Ducey to leave her secure post in hound. “That dark place over there?” took ownership of it and opened it as 800 number to learn departure times, Wisconsin to bring a very business-like she asked. “Yes. They’re closed now,” a state park in 1975 after the consor- I attempted to purchase it online, but approach to the management of Arizo- the driver answered. She stood in the tium of ranchers that developed the there was an $18 “gift” fee added to na’s state parks. Although he modestly lot with her two bags and guitar, and lake found it too difficult to manage. the price. So, we drove to Nogales failed to mention it, Alford is himself called her son to pick her up. When he Alford highlighted several major with the address of a Greyhound sta- an award-winning manager, having asked her location, she said, “I don’t changes that have taken place during tion shown on the internet map where been recognized as the Arizona State know. It’s too dark to read the street his tenure as manager. He has been she could pay cash for a ticket. But Parks Manager of the Year in 2014. signs, but I can see the bright sign on a responsible for upgrading the beach we learned from drivers of a shuttle Alford was accompanied by his shop for Club Tattoo. I’m in an empty and campground facilities, revamping company using the same location that assistant manager, Laura Mattox. Both lot across the street from a closed the visitor center and improving the the bus company has not sold tickets thanked the FOSC volunteers for their Greyhound station.” She made it home birding trail. Still more improvements or had service there in over two years, service and proclaimed they couldn’t safely to Patagonia three days later. are on the way, most notably sixteen even though a large sign still read have accomplished nearly as much as The WWFOS stand ready to help rental cabins that will be built in an “BUS.” My friend concluded that she they have without the help of volun- anyone searching for answers in the area overlooking the east section of would need to pay more and take the teers. Mountain Empire. Please contact the the campground near the birding trail. shuttle. Interested citizens who would like PRT if you have a mystery that you The cabins will sleep six guests and Were other people possibly buying to support the protection of the need help solving. will feature heating and air condition- tickets online for a non-existent bus? I Sonoita Creek watershed are invited ing, a microwave and a refrigerator. tried to report this concern to to join its membership and/or do- Seven of the units are expected to be Greyhound’s customer service, but nate money or time by calling Anne ready to rent by February 1. was unable to reach anyone that could Townsend at 520-394-0173 or Andy Of particular interest to FOSC was help. I wondered if there was another Gould at 928-864-6093. bus location. An acquaintance sug- gested we get in touch with WWFOS I arrived around 2 p.m. at the Royal Market, and they (Women Who Find Out Stuff) in said my order was just leaving Rio Rico. Really?? So, I Patagonia. They are volunteers, don’t A Cautionary Tale went to lunch at La Ley and came back around 3p.m. advertise and only take cases they By Judy Clegg As I walked to the counter, the clerk smiled and consider interesting, challenging or brought out a bag of tamales, and then another, and then amusing. The WWFOS motto is “If you another, and then another, and then…. I asked incred- can find us, we can find out whatever ulously how many are there? “Just what you ordered, you want to know.” eight elote and eight carne.” Eight what, I choked out? Our search was on for the “Why eight dozen each, we only sell by the dozen.” Yep, WWFOS - in and around Patagonia, we were now the proud owners of 16 dozen tamales or talking to people in shops and restau- 196 tamales or $240 worth of tamales. rants, spending time in the library, and If this ever happens to you, I hope you have a lot of attending church services and com- friends who love tamales, it happens during the holiday munity events. We eventually found season when everyone eats tamales, you are a creative two members of this elusive “non-or- and effective peddler of tamales, and you have a big ganization.” They were immediately freezer! smitten by our concern. They studied Fortunately for us, that was all true. Thanks to all our Google maps, called phone numbers friends who bought tamales and all our friends who cele- and prowled the streets of Nogales brated a birthday at our house with plates full of them! checking out three different addresses for a Greyhound bus station. WWFOS verified that the first loca- We had guests in town who loved tamales. Our tion, which we had visited, had been friends Martin and Kathryn had recently served us great out of existence for at least two years. tamales from the Royal Road Market in Nogales, so I Then they discovered a second loca- decided to stop there to get enough tamales for the next tion hidden behind a Shell Station, in night’s dinner. We decided on eight corn and eight beef By Judy Clegg an area labeled, “No Parking,” where tamales. they were told that passengers were I placed my order at the Royal Road Market. They let off the bus, but not sold tickets. On said I could pick them up the next morning. I called at 10 another street they found the third lo- a.m. and they said my order would not be ready for pick cation, a Fed-Ex store. Inquiring inside up until 2 p.m. I wondered why it took so long for such a they learned that indeed Greyhound modest order. PAGE 16 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018

By Cate Drown

reside inside their house with a These Little Piggies pet door. It is a matter of pref- JANUARY erence if they can get enough Jan 6 2pm Art: Exhibitions on Screen - Aren’t for Market! exercise, a proper diet, plenty of affection, shelter, and clean, Michelangelo. Twenty-five years ago, I almost ad- comfortable bedding. opted a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. Pigs are very intelligent, clean ani- Jan 17 6pm A screening of the These were the times when the mals. Their reputation as dirty animals idea of pet pigs was a new fad in North comes from situations where they are documentary “Levate Mis Amores” (All Of Me). America. Seeing how my lifestyle pro- kept in unclean situations beyond their Courtesy of the Mexican Consulate. gressed in those years, I really would control, or if they have been wallowing not have been able to provide a proper in mud to protect their skin from sun- Jan 27 4pm Movie Art Center Theater Fund- home for a pig. For one thing, I was burn and keep it healthy. Their level of renting at the time and it isn’t always intelligence is higher than the average ing Event with Beverages & Dinner: easy to find landlords willing to accept dog and second only to the Chimpan- “Casablanca” (1942) digitally restored. Martini pets, especially exotics. I was already zee, which is second only to humans. pushing it with my ferret, Tika. The juliana and the potbellied pig Bar and appetizers 4pm, Mediterranean dinner I have had the opportunity to tend are the two most common breeds of and movie. Call Art Center for tickets. to others’ pet pigs, though and I still pet pigs. They average from 120 to 150 find them absolutely adorable. pounds. The kunekune is another, but ◊ A friend of mine in Sonoita, Becky this breed grows to about 400 pounds. FEBRUARY Welch Cooper, has a five-year-old The potbellies are small and compact, micro-julian pig who now weighs 120 so a 100-pound pig would compare to Feb 14 7pm Movie - An Affair to Remember” pounds, named Tinker Bell. Becky a 35 or 40-pound dog in size. (1957) starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. adopted her from a family who had to Beware of those who tout names move and could not find a house that like teacups, micro-minis or European Feb 17 4pm Royal Opera House - would accept a pig. Here is a real-life bluebutts. These are just potbellies situation that demonstrates one of who have been chronically underfed “Rigoletto.” Tickets $10. the problems that pet pig owners can and malnourished to keep them small, ◊ come up against. and the sellers will advise new owners Fortunately, Becky is an avid animal to feed them far below their actual MARCH lover and care giver, and Miss Tinker need to be healthy. Healthy mini pigs Mar 3 2pm Exhibitions on Screen - Bell is as pampered, loved and properly live for an average of fifteen to twenty cared for as Becky’s five rescue dogs years. These undernourished, tiny pigs The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism are. stay small, but their organs continue Mar 7 6pm A screening of the film “Las She and her husband own a lovely to grow to the size of a normal healthy property where Tinker Bell can graze pig’s. Thus, they only survive for about Buenas Hierbas” (The Good Herbs). Courtesy of on grass and get plenty of sunshine five years. during the day and she has her very Pig sanctuaries are overflowing, and the Mexican Consulate. own lush, custom built stable where many hearts have been broken when Mar 17 4pm Royal Opera House - “Tosca.” she can go in and out as she pleases. It misinformed owners’ pigs die young is the perfect situation. or they find they can not keep their Tickets $10. She eats grass as well as mini-pig beloved pets when they grow so much ◊ feed, which our local feed store carries, bigger than they expected. APRIL plus two or three pieces of fruits and Hopefully we are becoming more vegetables twice a day. This gal has a aware and when a pig is someone’s April 14 4pm Royal Opera House - preference for apples, lettuce, toma- choice for a pet the situation ends up “Carmen.” Tickets $10. toes, corn and oranges. being as happy and healthy as Tinker I have known two other people Bell’s and Becky’s! April 21 2pm Art: Exhibitions on Screen - with pet pigs who chose to have them Rembrandt. April 28 4pm Royal Opera House - “Macbeth.” Tickets $10. ◊ MAY (SEASON FINALE) May 5 4pm The Royal Ballet - “Manon.” Tickets $10 *Dates and Times Subject to Change* Contributed Photo Becky Welch Cooper and Miss Tinker Bell PAGE 17 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018

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found out about the poetry slams from Performing Arts (SCFPA) Benderly Students Spoken Futures, who had emailed her Restorative Concert Series, held December 10 at a flyer. She has been taking PUHS stu- the Benderly-Kendall Opera House in Find Their dents to poetry slams at Bentley's Patagonia. Coffee House in Tucson for five years Circles at The internship is for students who Voice at now. Students write poetry on their want to learn about classical music. own time individually. All the students PUHS Student interns hand out programs, that want to participate or merely sup- By Alicia Valenzuela greet people, and check to make sure Poetry port other Lobo poets head up to Tuc- Mr. Kenny Hayes, history teacher there are enough seats. Santos heard son in a bus driven by Hayes. “The best at PUHS, is helping the students get to about the internship from Jason Slams part has been watching the students know each other better by making a Schreiber, music teacher at PUHS. Mr. gain the self-confidence needed to get restorative circle in his class every Schreiber offered the opportunity to By Reyna Ochoa up in front of the group of strangers Friday. A restorative circle is a class- “Poetry to me is expressing the his students and Santos and Hannah and share their poetry,” Hayes says. room management strategy. art and true spirit within you in the Woodard, a freshman at PUHS, took The students put their desks in a form of words, it's an emotional and him up on the offer. circle and Mr. Hayes asks questions to creative outlet,” senior PUHS student “Jose and Hannah were the second make the students open up more to Exelee Budd says. Budd and Duke group (of interns), and all of them Bergh Places their classmates. Mr. Hayes is trying Norton were winners of the November were absolutely wonderful; they were to get the kids to know that they have poetry slam held at Bentley's Coffee very attentive, they greeted people First at FFA similar problems. There are also rules, House in Tucson. “I slam because I properly, they really listened, and I like what is said in the classroom stays try to push myself out of my comfort think they even enjoyed themselves in the classroom. zone as much as possible and I want to Competition at the concert,” Christina Wilhelm, This activity should help cut down share my poetry with other people,” By Desiree Moreno President of SCFPA said. on the problems between students so Budd says. The relationship between Patago- that in the future, they know what to Poetry is an important outlet Sophia Bergh, a freshman at nia Schools and SCFPA will continue in say or what not to say to one another. for many students at Patagonia High Patagonia Union High School, traveled the spring with lunch-time mini con- In the circle, students create trust and School and poetry slams are a way to to Mesa, Arizona on December 8 to certs at the Opera House in Patago- get to know their classmates more. share and express their talents. A po- compete in the Mid-Winter nia. During the 25-minute program, PUHS has recently transitioned from etry slam is a competition where poets Conference Career Development students will have the opportunity to a zero-tolerance school to a restorative recite their original work. The Tucson Event hosted by FFA. Bergh placed experience classical chamber music justice model. A zero-tolerance school Youth Poetry Slam (TYPS) and Spoken first in the South-Central District and performed by local professional per- is when there are harsh punishments Futures organize monthly poetry slams in the top four in the state competi- formers. like suspension and expulsion regard- at the coffee house. Students, eighteen tion. Santos decided to participate in less of the circumstances. A restorative or younger, from across the Tucson “The Mid-Winter Conference Event the internship program not only for justice model empowers students to metropolitan area are encouraged to is a chance for FFA members to grow the extra credit, but he wanted to resolve problems on their own in small come perform and recite their poems. through friendly competition,” Bergh see how the Opera House worked groups. Fifteen to twenty young poets com- said. The Career Development Event and what they were all about. “It was After getting PUHS Superintendent pete at these events. (CDE) topics range from floriculture, really fun and interesting. I would do Ms. Rachell Hochheim’s permission, Before the slam starts, Tucson and entomology, to prepared public it again,” Santos said. Mr. Hayes started doing the circle Youth Poetry Slam offers a workshop speaking. Students choose a topic and every Friday. “I think it's getting better, for the students. Adult event hosts become familiar enough with the top- help students find new ways to write ic to be able to compete in the CDE. but I don't know yet,” Mr. Hayes says. and express their poems. Bergh competed in “Creed Speak- The slam consists of three rounds ing.” The FFA creed is five paragraphs during which the poet reads three long and took Ms. Bergh three Students different poems and is scored by minutes to deliver. The competition judges on a scale of one to ten. The consisted of three parts: an online poets are always reminded that it's not test about the creed completed at Intern at about the points it's about the poetry. school, the speech delivery given The poets with the best scores from during the competition in front of a SCFPA the first and second round go onto panel of judges and answering three the third, and final round. The points Creed related questions. Concerts are wiped clean and the poet wins “I feel really blessed to have made based on the points from his or her it to state in my first year in FFA, espe- By Fabian Monge last poem. A hat is passed around the cially because I did not have as much Jose Santos, sophomore at PUHS, crowd to collect a cash prize, which the preparation as other Creed speakers had the perfect opportunity to do first and second place winners split. my age,” Ms. Bergh said. something responsible and get a little Journee Hayes, PUHS English extra credit during the third concert teacher and sponsor of the program, of the Santa Cruz Foundation for the

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Contributed Photo LOBO LINGO Children’s Theater Returns to Elgin School PA State Review: “Jamz’ Champion christmas Relocates carol” By Yazmine Beltran to PUHS PUHS drama students performed By Desiree Moreno and Jennifer “Jamz’ Christmas Carol” in front of Beltran packed audiences during both their school performance, December 8, and the community performance at Lauren Fletcher, the latest addi- the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia, tion to the class of 2020, is a six-time December 9. qualifier for the Pennsylvania State Drama students, working together Gymnast Championship, Pennsylvania as a team, spent two months rehears- State Champion Gymnast in 2015, top ing the performance. “The actors six qualifier to compete at Regionals were very well prepared. They looked in 2015, and winner of many small- professional and knew what they Contributed Photo er, local meets in Pennsylvania. She were doing. I enjoyed watching the recently relocated with her family to . whole play especially when the dead (From left) Arena Matthews, Rose Monteverde, Aysialin Mountjoy,and Bree the Patagonia area. girl, Petey B, came after the rapper, Beyer perform in the Elgin School production of “Peter and Wendy.” Fletcher quit competitive gymnas- Jamz’, and he said ‘ghost’ in a high tics in July 2016 due to consecutive pitch voice when the dead girl was “Peter and Wendy” was presented Arena Mathews, Bella Matthews, Rose injuries. Before the 2016 State com- yelling at him. This was an amazing on Saturday, Dec 9, at Elgin School. Monteverde, and Gracie Zerbel as petition she broke her foot. A month play,” senior Mia Arochi said, “Ms. The local cast featured Tavania Padil- the Neverland Creatures. Flying their after, she was cleared to return to Lucas has been doing an amazing job la as Peter Pan and Oskar Bergh as way to Neverland were David Baez, practice normally, from a torn ham- doing all these plays for us.” Peter’s Shadow. Playing Tinker Bell was Brody Dupont, Kate Gamble, Dosie string. “Once you quit or get seriously Gideon Ellefson played Jamz’ who Kaydee Zerbel with Kyson Arnett, Dan- Hardt, Carson Kahla, Aimee Lindsey, injured, it’s hard to come back to is in his late teens. He started with the iel Lindsey, Mia Oswals, Katie Roley, Jayson Lindsey, Brynlee Mathews, gymnastics,” Fletcher says. greatest personality; he was kind and and Madison Vines as the Lost Boys. Ashtynn Pope, Ryder Reynolds, Audrey Championship level gymnastics ambitious, then as he started getting Alyssa Copeland was Wendy Darling Stephens, Bradley Young, and Kolter for Fletcher is itself a great memory. older he became selfish and greedy as and John and Michael Darling were Zerbel as Clouds. “It feels very rewarding after work- his fame increased. “Gideon opened Garrett Matthews and Ryan Ander- The Missoula Children's Theatre ing hard for 11 years. It was a lot of every scene except one and got the son. Mr. and Mrs. Darling were Rudy residency is made possible each year dedication.” attention right away with his strong Granado and Julianna Romero with Eva by generous tax credit donation and Fletcher has started a new chapter voice and projection,” co-actor Jami Dupont and Aysialin Mountjoy as Nana the Elgin School PTC. Throughout in her life at PUHS. She’s now involved Peterson said. and Liza. The notorious Captain Hook its 45 year existence, the Missoula with horses and team roping. Fletcher “The cast did an amazing perfor- was Nicholas Dekhtyar with Ben Baez, Children’s Theatre International Tour hopes to do well at Patagonia, so she mance and got the audience’s atten- Louis Reyes and Rex Reynolds as his Pi- has fostered developmental life skills in can go to the University of Arizona tion by just doing what they love. The rate crew. Jenna Gamble was Tiger Lily more than a million kids. Just this year, to become a biomedical engineer. freshmen had a chance to shine and and Griffin Bostock, Audrey Hintsala, they will work with 65,000 children in “I really like it here. Everyone was some of the newer cast members did and Logan Maxwell were the Never- more than 1,200 communities in all 50 really nice and helped me find my not look new at all, to their credit,” landers with Bree Beyer, Cierra Lindsey, states and 17 countries. way around. Now, I have a bunch of director Augusta Lucas said. friends and know almost everyone,” Fletcher says. Elgin School To The Old Man Who Always Waves By Fabian Monge Robotics Walking home from school by the market On a sunny,hot,summer day Team in You can see his hat from a good distance Walking with a slight hunch No matter the person Tournament By Annette Koweek He will wave at them On Saturday, Dec 2, the Eagles I have never spoken to you Robotics team had a lot of fun com- But if I ever did I would thank you peting in a regional First Lego League For always putting a smile on my face qualifying tournament in Sierra Vista. This year’s theme is Hydro- dynamics – each team researches Elgin Spelling and presents a solution to a water use, storage, location, or access Bee Winners issue. We had our ups and downs in the competition, which included Congratulations to the Elgin School Spelling Bee Winners! (From Left) Luke running missions with an EV3 robot Contributed Photo Anderson, Middle School Runner Up; and making presentations about the 8th graders, Nazario Herrera and Liam Morgan, Middle School Champion; project in front of judges, with lots Rudy Granado stage their robot at Rowan Cole, Elementary Champion; of learning about how we can keep the recent robotics competition. and also to Reyan Heinzl, Elementary Contributed Photo improving. Runner Up (not pictured). PAGE 21 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 Calendar

EVENTS MEETINGS SPECIAL INTERESTS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Jan 6 - Exhibitions on Screen: AA - Pat. Seventh Day Adventist Patagonia Museum - Jan-May: open Lunch for Seniors - Fresh-cooked Michelangelo. 2 p.m. at The Movie Church Fellowship Hall, Thurs. at 6:30 Thurs-Fri, 2-4 p.m. meals, Mon - Fri, noon-1 p.m. At the House at the Tin Shed Theater. p.m. Sonoita Bible Church, Tue. at 7:30 Info: www.thepatagoniamuseum.org. Patagonia Senior Center. p.m. For more AA meetings, info, go Jan 7 - Juanito Pascual, Flamenco online to www.aatucson.com or call San Rafael Community 4-H Club - 2nd Sr. Citizens of Patagonia Van Service Guitar. 3 p.m. at the Benderly- 520-624-4183. Mon, Patagonia Methodist Church, - Medical transportation, Mon - Fri for Kendall Opera House in Patagonia. Thurber Hall, 5:30 p.m. Info: Tami, seniors & disabled by appointment Info: www.scfpapresents.org. Overeaters Anonymous - Tue. & 455-5561. only. Info: 394-2494. Thurs. at 6:30 p.m. Fragrance-free Jan 13 - Fire Dept Breakfast in meeting. Patagonia United Methodist Santa Cruz Singers - rehearsals Thurs Story Time with Ms. Laura - For care- Sonoita, 8-10 a.m. Church. 520-404-3490. at 5 p.m., SCFPA office, 348 Naugle givers and children aged 5 & under. Ave., Patagonia. New members wel- 1st & 3rd Mon, 9-10 a.m. at Patagonia Jan 17 - The Mexican Consulate pres- CHOP (Community Homes of come! Library. Jan schedule: Jan 8 and 22. ents: “Llevate mis Amores” ( All of Patagonia, Inc.) - Board meeting 3rd. Info: 394-2010. Me), documentary. 6 p.m. at the Tin Mon. at 6 p.m. in the Patagonia Town Bingo - 1st & 3rd Mon., St. Theresa Shed Theater. Council Room Chambers. Parish Hall in Patagonia, 6 p.m. Info: Patagonia Methodist Church Gift 455-5681. Shop - Fri & Sat 10-2 p.m. Jan 19 - Rising from Invisibility: Indig- Patagonia Town Council - 2nd & 4th enous Arizona Women, with speaker Wed. at 7 p.m. in the Town Council Crossroads Quilters - 2nd & 4th Mon, Angel Wings Thrift & Gift Shop - Laura Tohe. 6:30-8 p.m. at Patagonia Hall. Sonoita Fire Dept., 9 a.m. Info: 520- Thurs - Sat, 10-2 p.m. Our Lady of Public Library. Info: www.patagonia- 732-0453. the Angels Catholic Church, 12 Los publiclibrary.org. Rotary Club - 2nd & 4th Thurs., 5:30 Encinos Rd, Sonoita. p.m. at the Steak Out. Info: Sue, 520- Open Tennis - Saturdays, PUHS at 9 Jan 21 - Tomoya Aomori, Composer/ 990-4648. a.m. Info: 394-2973. Sonoita/Patagonia Email Newsletter Jazz Cello and Julia Kang, Violincello. - usually twice a week. Free. Sign up 3 p.m. at the Benderly-Kendall Opera Senior Citizens of Patagonia’s Board Border Community Alliance - Month- at clarebonelli@sonoitapatagonialo- House. Info: www.scfpapresents.org. of Directors - 2nd Mon, 3pm at the ly cross-border tours. Info: www. cals.com. Senior Center. bordercommunityalliance.org. Jan 27 - American Red Cross Blood Nogales Mercado Farmers’ Market - Drive. 9-1 p.m. in Thurber Hall at Fri 3-6 p.m. 163 N Morley Ave. Patagonia UMC. Info or to schedule Nogales, AZ. donation: 1-800-733-2767. CHURCH SERVICES

Jan 27 - Art Center Theater Fund- Patagonia Community Sonoita Bible Church raiser: Casablanca (1942), digitally United Methodist Church FULL MOON 3174 N. Highway 83, Sonoita 455- restored. Cocktails 4 p.m., dinner 5 387 McKeown Ave., Patagonia 5779 p.m., showing 7 p.m. at the Tin Shed 394-2274 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Theater. For tickets, call 394-9369. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Youth Group: 2nd & 4th Wed. Youth Group: 5-7 p.m. Jan 28 - John Kamfonas, Piano and 6-8 p.m. 3 p.m. at the Eric Edberg, Cello. St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Benderly-Kendall Opera House. Info: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church www.scfpapresents.org. Church 222 Third Ave., Patagonia 12 Los Encinos Rd., Sonoita 394-2954 Feb 3 - Books, Beer & Brains: Pa- 394-2954 Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. tagonia Public Library Trivia Night Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. Fundraiser, 5 p.m. at Cady Hall. $25 Canelo Cowboy Church per ticket gets you dinner and a drink. Harvest Christian Fellowship/ Hwy 83, MP 14, Elgin 455-5000 Tickets available at the library. Sonoita Foursquare Church Sunday Services: 9 a.m. Sunday 3107 Hwy 83, Sonoita 455-5505 School: 10:30 a.m. (except third Feb 3 - Southern AZ Quail Forever Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m Sundays) Banquet and Auction. 5 p.m. at Ranch Family Fun Day: 7 a.m. Sonoita Fairgrounds. Info and tick- St. Andrews Episcopal Church every 3rd Sunday. et purchase: www.saquailforever. Casa Blanca Chapel of Sonoita com/2017-dinner-and-auction. Justice of the Peace Courtroom Sonoita Hills Community Church 2nd & 4th Saturdays: 10 a.m. 52 Elgin Rd., Sonoita 455-5172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. January 1 & 31 PAGE 22 PATAGONIA REGIONAL TIMES JANUARY 2018 Classifieds

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