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NewsPRESIDENTIAL EMBRACE County pushes back on river Celebrated local photographer dies GVR Board to consider changes for guest passes Meals to elderly in Pima County face cutbacks Justice Court Burglars target Sahuarita neighborhood Guest Comment: County should butt out of Rosemont Mine controversy State Senate candidates speak in GV Continental School Board seeks candidates The News in 2 Minutes The Big Story: In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops, officials Your Horoscope Cultural Calendar Movie Review: Joker helps Batman soar to new heights in ‘The Dark Knight’ Previous News HeadlinesJanuary 7th, 2009 ‘Moveable’ Santa Cruz concert series starts Jan. 24The Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts launches its 2009 Winter/Spring Benderly Concert Series “‘New World Music” with a Jan. 24 performance by the Santa Fe Guitar Quartet, internationally known chamber ensemble from Santa Fe, Argentina. New executive director named by GVCCCOver the New Year holidays, the Green Valley Community Coordinating Council got a new executive director—Sandi Richey. Board of Supervisors approves photo enforcement pilot program despite oppositionThe Pima County Board of Supervisors voted along party lines Tuesday to begin a photo speed enforcement pilot program in unincorporated areas of the county. SAV commander Hoeckelberg retiresBob Hoeckelberg has retired after nine years as commander of the Green Valley Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteer unit. Free classes offered in Tucson to cope with mortgage foreclosuresQ. What’s worse than losing a home through foreclosure during this recession? St. Ann’s welcomes Honduran cardinalParishioners of historic St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Tubac and its mission, the Assumption Chapel of Amado, welcomed visiting Honduras Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga Sunday. GV Camera Club’s new course features ‘Digital Camera Cowboys’Registration is in full swing for the Green Valley Camera Club’s 2009 edition of its popular photography course. Need a companion? So do theyTALGV dogs and cats had a record adoption year in 2008, and we look forward to welcoming more new friends in 2009. Opera season opens with ‘The Elixer of Love’ previewThe Green Valley branch of the Arizona Opera League will host a preview for the upcoming Arizona Opera production of Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore on Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts and Learning Center Rehearsal Hall, 1250 West Continental Road. The Big Story: New Congress pledges to rescue economyWASHINGTON, D.C.— The Capitol rang loud with vows to fix the crisis-ridden economy Tuesday as Congress opened for business at the dawn of a new Democratic era. “We need action and we need action now,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. GV man pays tribute to ‘The Duke’There was not a greater presence in the “Golden Era of Hollywood” — the 1930s and ’40s — than John Wayne. Dixie Melody Boys to play in Tucson Jan. 18One of Gospel music’s most popular quartets, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featured at the Christ Community Church in Tucson, on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.. Marching band takes first placeThe Sahuarita Mustangs marching band won first place among 13 high school bands that marched in last week’s Cotton Bowl Parade in Dallas, Texas, says Sahuarita High School Band Director Christine Garcia. Storyteller starDinghy Sharp, left, and Tamara Kahrimanis presented a seasonal program last month for the Valley Presbyterian Women’s Gathering where Sharp was awarded a Lifetime Community Service Award for her dedication to sharing stories and promoting literacy. Guest Comment: Do you really care what happens to America?Do you really care what happens to America? Most Americans do, but their attention span is so limited and their personal problems are so overwhelming that they do not pay attention to the big picture. Second phase of restoration starts soon at San XavierWest of Interstate 19 about nine miles south of Tucson, there it is the gleaming white, centuries old Catholic Church — San Xavier del Bac. Horsin’ aroundHorses are available for riding at the popular Western destination in Tucson known as the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch. Council to hear Sahuarita Road overpass issues, bingo requestThe Town Council will hear some of the rough costs and benefits of pedestrian overpasses and underpasses for Sahuarita Road at its Monday meeting. GV store worker robbed at gunpointA Green Valley man was reportedly robbed at gunpoint Monday morning by a man wearing women’s hosiery over his face to conceal his identity. Area PAG staffers seek answers to transportation problemsBy the end of the year 2040, this part of Arizona will be tremendously different from what it is today — more residents, more commerce, more visitors, and, of course, more cars, trucks, buses, bikes and pedestrians. Supervisors extend Huckelberry’s contract; Carroll still unconvincedTUCSON—The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to renew County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry’s employment contract for another four years. Improperly covered plates can be cited by policeAlthough it’s now illegal to obscure the word “Arizona” on the rear license plate, so far, not everyone has received the message. Look what’s landed?Tristan DeWein, 12, grandson of local resident Fran Dennis, takes his pet chicken for a walk. Town may face painful choices in 2009A year ago, as the town looked forward to 2008, there were ambitious plans to expand it through annexation to pave the way for economic development. The mood was upbeat, and town officials seemed exuberant. New Performing Arts Center theater sets sheduleThe Community Performing Arts Center is announcing the opening of its new theater. January 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. |
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