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NewsHAVEN FOR HORSES Pima County re-establishes sports authority Teens to face charges in crash Your Incredible Neighbors: Activity, humor keep Parkinson’s support group president going Editorial: Be careful with your home equity Grijalva condemns border fence waivers Conductor plays golf, too Art for all to see One day at a time Spring is here Schools trying to reward students’ positive behaviors What’s Happening Another View: Funding theme parks Guest Comment: An alternate, satirical scenario The News in 2 Minutes People in the News Looking for a helping hand from a caring family Join FATSO to see the Tucson Symphony Quail Creek GOP plans Elephant Walk Previous News HeadlinesJanuary 4th, 2009 Dancing in the New YearResidents at La Posada danced the night away New Year’s Eve at a resident-sponsored event at La Vista which featured food, a magician, music and plenty of champagne. Tips for avoiding online and phone fraud“The largest growing segment of [people who use] social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn is senior citizens,” said Sandra Baenen of Tubac, an approved and licensed outside graphic designer for VISA and Microsoft since 1990. CorrectionDue to incorrect information given to the Green Valley News, a Dec. 31 article reported that the swimming pool at the new Canoa Ranch Recreation Center is Olympic-sized (50 meters). However, all GVR pools are 25 meters in length. FATSO to kick off New Year with TSOThe Friends and Admirers of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, FATSO, invites local orchestral music enthusiasts to join the group and attend the TSO Classic concert, “Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky,” Friday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. at Tucson Music Hall. Guest Comment: Three obstacles to water sustainability in the Green Valley/Sahuarita regionEditor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part series. Part one appeared in the Wednesday, Dec. 31, edition of the Green Valley News and Sun. GVFD may have to raise taxesIn an uncharacteristic mood of doomsaying, local Fire Chief Simon Davis warned district leaders recently of challenging financial times ahead for the Green Valley Fire District. Santa surprise!Green Valley newcomer Richard Hunt plays Santa in a small town in Oregon where he and his wife Wanda dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, entertaining more than 400 seniors, including this happy lady. The Hunts portray Santa and Mrs. Claus at senior homes in their parents’ memory, a token of giving back and bringing cheer to the homebound elderly. Justice CourtCase activity in the Pima County Justice Court, Precinct 7, for the week ending 01.02.09: Your Incredible Neighbors : GV’s Nobel Peace Prize holdersThe Nobel Peace Prize is probably the world’s highest recognition for doing good to help wring a permanent end to war in this troubled world. Tips to manage dogs like movie star “Marley”TUCSON—-On Christmas Day, the film version of the popular book “Marley & Me” was released nationwide. FATSO to kick off the New Year with the Tucson SymphonyThe Friends and Admirers of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, FATSO, invites local orchestral music enthusiasts to join the group and attend the TSO Classic concert, “Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky,” Friday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m. at Tucson Music Hall. Series starting Tuesday focuses on end of life“Passages,” a series on End of Life issues, will begin Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Casa de Esperanza’s Community Center. The season of giving goes onSoledad Home Owners Association in Las Campanas held a holiday sing-along, led by Kay Mallahan, under the full moon Dec. 12. They donated $243 to the Green Valley Fire District volunteers and 89 pounds of food for the Green Valley Community Food Bank. The Social Committee headed this effort. Clockwise from left are: Kay Mallahan, Chris Moellring, Glennie Halberg, Sharlene Reams, Carol Cole, Terri Anderko, Lyn Day (chairperson) and Bonnie MacLean. Crime Log : Arivaca structure fire kills nine dogs, destroys trailerA fire that broke out in an Arivaca trailer last week killed nine dogs that were being kept inside it, Pima County Sheriff’s reports said. Seeking vets for second volume of ‘Heroes Among Us’World War II veterans who would like to be part of the second volume of the book “Heroes Among Us” are invited to contact the Green Valley News to set up an interview and photo time. December 31st, 2008 GVAR presidentPeggy Miller, the newly installed 2009 Green Valley Association of Realtors president, and Steve Smith, past president, recently joined GVAR members at the installation dinner at Desert Diamond Casino. Arrests of illegal immigrants decline in 2008During the most recent fiscal year, Border Patrol agents arrested 317,696 illegal immigrants, a 16 percent decline from a year ago in the Tucson Sector. The agency attributes the decline to fewer crossing attempts. Guest Comment: Three obstacles to water sustainability in the Green Valley/Sahuarita regionEditor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series. Part two will appear in the Sunday edition of the Green Valley News and Sun. The Big Story: Israel mulls truce offerGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel, under international pressure, is considering a 48-hour halt to its punishing four-day air campaign on Hamas targets in Gaza to see if Palestinian militants will stop their rocket attacks on southern Israel, Israeli officials said Tuesday. What’s HappeningDeadline for What’s Happening is FRIDAY for Wednesday’s edition and WEDNESDAY for Sunday’s edition. Mormons well-served by self-reliance in hard timesSALT LAKE CITY (AP) —Bishop’s Storehouse looks like any other grocery store at first glance: The shelves are neatly lined with canned goods and the smell of fresh bread wafts through the aisles. Affiliate of the year!The 2009 Affiliate of the Year honored by the Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of Realtors recently was Lawyers Title Agency represented here by (from left) Paula Woodard, Tracey Rehm-Holt, Karyl Thomas, Raelyn Harrison, Diane Reyes and Gary Sneyd. Farmer’s Market news: Great lettuce and dirt-free gardeningCan an inventor really retire? “No!” is the answer in Peter Graef’s case. Police say GV traffic cameras save livesThe Arizona Department of Public Safety says using traffic cameras to curb speeding is paying real dividends — saving lives. Border Issues Fair to be held Jan. 17 in SahuaritaThe Santa Cruz Valley Border Coalition’s Fifth Annual Border Issues Fair, “Why Deaths in the Desert?,” will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Sahuarita. Teaching adventure in China fantastic for GV womanTeaching English in China; meeting bright, English-speaking university students; and delving into that ancient country’s fascinating culture was a fabulous experience last summer for Green Valley resident Sue Spiewak. Career, technical options expanded with fundingAfter voters approved JTED two years ago, the Sahuarita school district has been able to dramatically increase its Career and Technical Education budget and course offerings. GVR AT CANOA RANCHAfter more than six years of project delays, Green Valley Recreation opened the doors of the Canoa Ranch Recreation Center on Tuesday. Cow Palace’s top man is honored by FRARestaurateur and longtime owner of Santa Cruz Valley’s landmark Cow Palace Restaurant, Frank Bertolino, was recently named an honorary member in the Fleet Reserve Association by members of the local FRA, Branch 77. Heroes Among Us! There I am!World War II veterans Ruth Jolitz, (page 47) and Marvin Smoot (page 83) enjoy the newly released “Heros Among Us” Volume I, featuring 171 of Green Valley’s WWII veterans. The book is on sale now at the Green Valley News offices and copies are going fast. WWII veterans interested in being included inVolume II of the book should contact Karen Walenga, special projects editor, at 547-9739 after Jan. 1, 2009, when individual interviews resume. Start out the new year with a new furry friendTALGV volunteers join our dogs and cats in wishing our friends in Green Valley a safe and joyous end to 2008 and a happy and healthy 2009. Library’s ‘Art Talks’ start up in JanuaryThe 2009 “Focus on Art” series will kick off on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Joyner-Green Valley Library with a special welcome from the director of the Tucson Museum of Art. New Year’s Day business closuresThe following local businesses and government offices will be closed on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1: December 30th, 2008 TREASURES FROM THE ELEPHANT’S TRUNK: The Hollace G. Roberts Educational FoundationThe Country Fair White Elephant founded the Hollace G. Roberts Educational Foundation in 1999 as a way to provide educational opportunities for local graduating students seeking a university degree. December 29th, 2008 TREASURES FROM THE ELEPHANT’S TRUNK: The Hollace G. Roberts Educational FoundationThe Country Fair White Elephant founded the Hollace G. Roberts Educational Foundation in 1999 as a way to provide educational opportunities for local graduating students seeking a university degree. December 28th, 2008 Movie Reviews : Pitt, Fincher dazzle audiences in ‘Benjamin Button’“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” — Three and a half stars out of four. What’s HappeningDeadline for What’s Happening is FRIDAY for Wednesday’s edition and WEDNESDAY for Sunday’s edition. The Big Story: Analysis; Hamas unlikely to be toppledJERUSALEM—Gaza’s deeply entrenched Hamas rulers won’t be easily toppled, even by Israel’s unprecedented bombings Saturday that killed more than 200 people, most of them men in Hamas uniform. ADOT has new look for 5-1-1 Web sitePHOENIX—Just in time for the winter driving season, the Arizona Department of Transportation is providing 5-1-1 Web site users with a new and improved way to track the latest in roadway conditions across the state. Guest Comment: Health care reformAs the 2008 election entered its final weeks, the issue of health care reform played out on television screens across the country. Justice CourtCase activity in the Pima County Justice Court, Precinct 7, for the week ending 12.24.08: Spirit of the seasonOrganized by Dave Danks and Jack Taylor on Dec. 13, members of the Green Valley-Sahuarita Scooter Club purchased and donated 187 pounds of food to the Community Food Bank. Christmas cheer with friendsGreen Valley residents Vinnie Reed, seated left, and Laurene Goodrow, right, are served up a hearty Christmas meal by Salvation Army volunteer Valerie Prehm, a 12-year resident of Green Valley who enjoys donating her time to the community. Lots of whipped topping please!Green Valley resident Evalyn Heikkinen gets a big piece of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream from volunteer Wanda Hunt on Christmas Day at a holiday dinner sponsored by the Salvation Army at the West Center. ‘Tis the season to giveCol. Lynda A. Linker, USA (Ret.), left, and Capt. William Maratos, USA (Ret.), far right, of the Military Officers Association of Green Valley, donate gifts collected by members to Green Valley Fire District crew, from left, Mike Downes (engineer), Capt. Rob Meyer and Stephen Lane (firefighter), to be distributed to children during the holidays. Hospice volunteer training setHospice Family Care is offering free 30-hour training for hospice volunteers to serve the people in Green Valley,The comprehensive training will be in Family Care’s offices at 6300 E. El Dorado Plaza suite A100, Tucson, on Thursdays at Saturdays, Jan. 15 through Feb. 7. Crime Log : Burglars make off with fur coat, carA Green Valley home in The Acres development was burglarized last week and the thieves also made off with the homeowner’s brand new Cadillac, Pima County Sheriff’s reports said. Giffords urges seniors to enroll in Medicare open enrollmentU.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is encouraging all Arizona seniors to take full advantage of the open enrollment period for Medicare’s prescription drug coverage. Nogales mayors speak about border violenceMexico needs tourists and the media is overplaying of the violence that has plagued the border is harmful to Ambos Nogales. TREASURES FROM THE ELEPHANT’S TRUNK: The Hollace G. Roberts Educational FoundationThe Country Fair White Elephant founded the Hollace G. Roberts Educational Foundation in 1999 as a way to provide educational opportunities for local graduating students seeking a university degree. Illegal immigration hitting the heart of Green ValleyThe U.S. Border Patrol has reportedly apprehended nearly 6,000 illegal immigrants in Green Valley since October of 2007, down from nearly 8,000 in the previous fiscal year. Lending a handFrom left: Longtime Green Valley resident Sid Ammon, and winter visitors, Biff and Ginny Kazazian serve up a hearty dinner at the West Center on Christmas Day, compliments of the Salvation Army. More than 175 people dined on holiday fare which included ham, mashed potatoes, veggies, pumpkin pie and much more. A good dose of laughterA Laughter Yoga Retreat for those with chronic illnesses, their caregivers, family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Casa de Experanza’s community room. Also welcome are those who merely want to add joy to their lives. December 24th, 2008 Hundreds of luminarias to light Tumacacori tonightThe staff and scores of volunteers plan to decorate Tumac‡cori National Park with 2,500 candle-lit luminarias tonight, Christmas Eve. What’s HappeningDeadline for What’s Happening is FRIDAY for Wednesday’s edition and WEDNESDAY for Sunday’s edition. Hard times hit church Christmas pageantsARVADA, Colo.—To get to heaven, Steve Erickson must climb a narrow ladder, clamber onto a catwalk and duck under a black curtain. The clouds in heaven are rolled cotton, and the stars are white Christmas lights poking out of the wall, which are supposed to look like the night sky over Bethlehem. Prize-winning professor Eileen McNamara to speak on Jan. 7Eileen McNamara, professor of journalism at Brandeis University and a 1997 Pulitzer Prize-winner, will be the featured speaker Jan, 7, at the University on Wheels at Skyline Country Club in Tucson. Title of her presentation is: “Obama and the Media: Will the Honeymoon continue?” Prayer blanket brings comfort to GV manNorbert Jankowicz of Green Valley retains the pink, purple and white hand-crocheted blanket given to his wife by the Prayer Blanket Ministry at St. Mary’s Hospital before she passed away in August. He said it still brings him comfort. Going green in Green ValleyThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and AAA Arizona have awarded Hickey Automotive the Arizona Green Business Automotive certification. Developers argue that Friends don’t have ‘special rights’Developers hoping to built 180-upscale houses near the entrance to scenic Madera Canyon have asked that the challenges against the project be rejected because they claim the opponents lack legal standing to bring such action. GV Farmer’s Market offers ‘Happy Hens’ and ‘Fresh Eggs’The sign above Oscar Kelly’s head reads ‘“Fresh Eggs.” Under that, “Sold Out” is scribbled. With a grin he admits, “My wife just decided we need to go buy 50 or 100 more chickens!” Guest Commentary: What we’d like to see take placeThe following is an open letter to my representatives in Iowa. GREEN VALLEY’S HOLIDAY TRADITIONSSome of my family’s Christmas traditions have changed over the years, but the important ones remain the same. SHS nursing students will go hands-in JanuaryIf you see young people wearing green scrubs and carrying blood pressure equipment around Sahuarita High School next semester, they are not underage nurses or doctors, but students in the new Nursing Services class. Mustangs head to the Cotton BowlThe Sahuarita High School Marching Band is pumped up about its New Year’s trip to the Cotton Bowl Classic, one of the highest profile and longest-running bowl games in college football history. Well done!Stephanie Reynolds pins the badge on her her husband James, a member of V.I.P.S. in the town of Sahuarita. Ready to serveSheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteer graduate Nancy Smith, left, is officially pinned with her SAV badge by Pima County Sheriff Department’s Lt. Sandy Rosenthal at SAV’s recent graduation ceremony Dec. 19 at Desert Hills Center. A total of 16 SAV graduates took their oath, as well as four members of Sahuarita’s Volunteers in Police Service, also known as V.I.P.S. Season of givingLast week, the Sewing Bee Women’s Ministries of Desert Hills Lutheran Church presented checks totalling more than $9,000 to St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic, the Navajo Mission School in Farmington, N.M., and the Green Valley Community Food Bank. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans partially matched the funds, donating more than $2,000. From left: Don Duensing, Thrivent Financial representative; Diane Johnson, Desert Hills Lutheran; Matt Gigstad, Thrivent Financial; Gina Babunovic, communications director of Youth On Their Own; Mary Jane Goodrick, director, Green Valley Community Food Bank; Ted Estrada, executive director of St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic. Now it’s officialJane Rogalla pins her husband Earl at the SAV graduation ceremony recently. The SAV Training Academy began Oct. 14 and students received 104 hours of training. Mexican citizen found hanged near border near SasabeBorder Patrol agents last week found a Mexican citizen hanging from a belt around his neck from a tree. Reports reveal state of the Santa Rita EcosystemFor more than three years now Coronado National Forest officials have been working on a new forest plan for the 1.7 million-acre reserve that stretches from the Santa Cruz Valley across deserts and grasslands and mountain ranges into New Mexico — a single document that is supposed to guide the forest for the next 20 years. ‘Heroes Among Us’ is out now“Heroes Among Us,” the first volume of a new book featuring photos and interviews with local World War II veterans published by the Green Valley News, has arrived. West side roundabout opened quietly MondayWith little fanfare or even a public announcement, the new traffic roundabout at Canoa Road and the west frontage road south of Green Valley opened Monday. |
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