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News‘ALIENS’ INVADE TOWN HALL Pima County plans to buy 4,000 acres of Sopori Ranch Permanent border checkpoint possibly in the works for 2009 First Southwest Fiber Festival spins success Editorials Dog groomer found guilty in canine death Bird walks start Saturday at Arivaca Cienega Dynamic duo I’m coming! Pima County Pride SUSD to start building 2nd HS near Sahuarita Park Sahuarita man charged with manslaughter in 2002 car accident Guest Comment: Opinions versus facts Guest Comment: Deeper in the mud Guest Comment: Who cares about campaign finance reform? What’s Happening Four pets who’d make great treats Previous News HeadlinesNovember 20th, 2009 'Juggling Granny' keeps up with the kidsBeing the oldest among students who are 8, 11 and 16 years old in Bob and Trish Evans’ Tuesday night juggling class, Anne Kruger has nicknamed herself “Juggling Granny.” November 19th, 2009 Homemade cactus garden: Artist knits what nature growsTrue artists have the gift of being able to make something extraordinary out of the ordinary — and knitting artist Irene York can do just that. Making a Difference: Anza Trail teacher builds familyAnza Trail second-grade teacher Conor Eavey considers his students his best friends. So much so that, last spring, he ran eight miles in the local Relay for Life cancer fundraiser to help support two local children battling the disease. Eavey also had his bushy hair cut when one of those youngsters, whom he was tutoring, lost most of her locks due to cancer treatments. Carondelet in Sahuarita opens with a blessingCarondelet Medical Group opened its Sahuarita office Monday with a Bible reading and a blessing from Cheryl Wilson-Weiss, Carondelet’s director of spiritual care. Carondelet Regional Manager Mary Beth Klatt asked, “To bless something is one way to set it apart for a sacred or solemn purpose. What are the sacred purposes to which we bless and dedicate this building?” Next year the facility, at Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace, will take urgent care patients. At the blessing: from left, Dr. Edgardo Laguillo, Wilson-Weiss, Dr. Maria Sifontes, Dr. Wilfred Miller, Klatt, St. Jude CEO Walter Davis and Practice Manager Kimberly Derton. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to The Sahuarita Sun November 18th, 2009 PCC ending some classes at GV campusWith enrollment plunging and costs at about $220,000 a year, Pima Community College’s Green Valley Learning Center is closing down some of its lifestyle classes. This leaves the future of the facility in doubt and worries officials of the adjacent Community Performing Arts Center. November 17th, 2009 Woman, kids tied to pot caseA Sahuarita woman must complete 16 hours of drug education and pay a $75 prosecution fee for contributing to the delinquency of a minor after five teenagers were charged at her home for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. McCall out as Sahuarita football coachBernie McCall will not return as head football coach of the Sahuarita Mustangs. Valley Fever education pushedThe scientific name is “cocci-dio-ido-my-cosis” but most of us know it as Valley Fever. Landscaper turns an eyesore into an artscapeWhen local landscaper Joe Wiegand of Landscape Artisans saw the entrance to Camino Encanto at the Frontage Road looking forlorn and uncared for, he decided to treat the area as his own back yard. Sahuarita Municipal CourtCases below were heard by Judge Kate Dawes on Nov. 10 unless otherwise noted. Information was supplied by the office of the Town Prosecutor Chris Wencker. I-19 goes down to one lane each wayAbout 1,500 feet of Interstate 19 is down to one lane in each direction for three months while workers expand and reinforce the Continental Road overpass, according to the Pima County Department of Transportation. 3 triathlons in 3 days for Tubac manGary Brasher is taking charitable fundraising to an unprecedented level. Big rig’s tires catch on fire, fall offA set of tires on a semi-truck heading south on Interstate 19 caught fire and rolled about 300 yards across four-lanes of traffic before knocking down a street sign and hitting the wall of a Green Valley home Tuesday afternoon. The Retreat: Salon back in business after tough weekendTold the morning of Friday the 13th that she needed to vacate her newly opened hair salon at The Retreat by 5 p.m. — and that power was being turned off Tuesday -— Annette Young and her husband, David, may have felt punched in the gut but they got right back in the ring. The Retreat: Giffords calls for HUD investigationThe last resident left the financially troubled Retreat at Santa Rita Springs on Tuesday, the same day U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords requested an investigation of the project’s $27 million federally guaranteed loan. PCC ending classes at GV campusWith enrollment plunging and costs at about $220,000 a year, Pima Community College’s Green Valley Learning Center is closing down its lifestyle classes. This leaves the future of the facility in doubt and worries officials of the adjacent Community Performing Arts Center. Talk of the Town: Desert Divas celebrate a decade of friendshipThe Desert Divas Newcomers group believes in the saying, “Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.” These women are a shining example of the power of friendship. In the fall of 1999 at the annual Newcomers coffee, a group of Green Valley women met for the first time. Their group immediately bonded and they dubbed themselves the Desert Divas. According to member Mary Millar, they embraced their new community and one another and have spent the last 10 years exploring the area together. Checkpoint construction date undecided; Project on collision course with tourismInformation released Friday night casts doubt on an announcement from U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ office that work on the interim Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 19 will begin in December. Schools expand, make cuts at the same timeSahuarita schools are spreading their elbows and tightening their belts at the same time, as the school board accepts land for a second high school while administrators consider what programs to cut because of budget constraints. McCall out as Sahuarita football coachBernie McCall will not return as head football coach of the Sahuarita Mustangs. Checkpoint start date still up in the airInformation released Friday night casts doubt on an announcement from U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ office that work on the interim Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 19 will begin in December. Music Review: Risky, risque ‘Salome’ is everything you’d expectWhen a biblically based, sinfully licentious play by an extravagantly gay male Irish Victorian playwright becomes the basis for an early twentieth century opera by a libidinous yet sexually repressed Teutonic composer, anything can happen - and should. It certainly did Sunday afternoon at the Arizona Opera’s artful, powerful and enrapturing production of Richard Strauss’ “Salome.” November 16th, 2009 Sahuarita woman runs light, drives through East CenterA Sahuarita woman who ran a red light and drove her truck into a parking lot, striking several parked cars, could face felony DUI charges, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. Veterans Day: Honoring those who servedGreen Valley and Sahuarita honored veterans Wednesday in a ceremony hosted by the Green Valley Branch 77 Fleet Reserve Association. The morning was marked by music, speeches and punctuated by a flyover. Veterans from all branches along with high school students likely headed for military service joined the public to remember and to honor. See a slide show at www.gvnews.com/gallery Art at the Ranch: Show premieres at Amado Territory RanchA new show for art and craft enthusiasts has been added to the lineup for the busy fall/winter season: Nov. 28 at the Amado Territory Ranch. Air Force band, students play to packed houseThe U.S. Air Force Band of the West concert band played to a packed house and standing ovations Thursday evening at the Sahuarita Auditorium. Behind the bright Red Door in the heart of TubacIt was sort of a calling, she admits…a deep, driving desire since she was a kid to get down on paper or canvas what sears her heart and swims in her head. Greenhouses help Rio Rico students ‘grow’ careersStudents from Rio Rico High School were shoveling gravel into wheelbarrows recently while others raked the piles smooth on the floor of two new greenhouses on the east side of Interstate 19, just south of the Peak Canyon exit. Fire chief investigation at $33,000The estimated cost of an investigation into Rio Rico Fire Chief Mike Foster and his wife, Lucia, is at $33,000, and the report is more than 2,000 pages. Sahuarita woman runs light, drives through East CenterA Sahuarita woman who ran a red light and drove her truck into a parking lot, striking several parked cars, could face felony DUI charges, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. Truck stop drops light-level requestOwners of a proposed Love’s Truck Stop in Rio Rico withdrew their request for increased lighting levels last week, two days before the Santa Cruz County Board of Adjustment was scheduled to consider the matter. Santa Cruz County firefighters train on latest tools, techniquesWhen there’s an accident, reaching injured people quickly with the right equipment and training is the key to saving a life. Boat ramp, dock to be movedPena Blanca Lake, about 10 miles west of Rio Rico on Ruby Road, remains mostly empty but officials hope it will fill naturally in the next 10 months. Checkpoint construction date undecided; Project on collision course with tourismInformation released Friday night casts doubt on an announcement from U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ office that work on the interim Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 19 will begin in December. Briefs: ‘Arizona Illustrated’ coming to Green ValleyBill Buckmaster, host of Arizona Illustrated, is coming to Green Valley on Thursday for a live audience taping of the Roundtable Edition that airs Friday. November 14th, 2009 Elderly residences booted as complex shuts downMoving vans lined the parking lot at The Retreat at Santa Rita Springs on Friday after residents were given 24 hours notice that they’d have to move out of their homes because the owners were out of money. Carondelet to open Monday in SahuaritaThe Carondelet Medical Group office in Sahuarita will open Monday with three doctors, a nurse practitioner, a Roman Catholic blessing and a bright yellow Winnie the Pooh doll. New life for old pond in AmadoThe newly renovated pond at the Amado Territory Ranch is drawing attention from visitors, staff and even a hungry heron with a taste for goldfish. Flu vaccine could make its way hereA limited supply of H1N1 vaccine has held distribution in Southern Arizona to just Tucson, but as the demand diminishes, officials could send it to outlying communities such as Green Valley as more becomes available. Roundabout confusion: Sign changes should help driversThe recently completed roundabout at Continental Road and Camino del Sol may be natural for some drivers but it poses quite a learning curve for others. Construction confuses drivers near Continental Shopping PlazaDrivers heading west to Continental Shopping Plaza from Abrego Drive or the U.S. Post Office have been faced with orange and white barriers blocking multiple lanes. Checkpoint start date still up in the airInformation released Friday night casts doubt on an announcement from U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ office that work on the interim Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 19 will begin in December. Elderly residents booted as complex closes downMoving vans lined the parking lot at The Retreat at Santa Rita Springs on Friday after residents were given 24 hours notice that they’d have to move out of their homes because the owners were out of money. GOP says Giffords, others are vulnerableRoughly 20 supporters shared pastries, coffee and handshakes Tuesday morning while U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., touted progress on environmental legislation, health care reform and economic recovery at a fundraiser in north Phoenix. November 13th, 2009 Palin goes after McCain camp in new bookNEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin’s new memoir describes heart-wrenching anguish about her teen daughter’s pregnancy playing out before a national audience. But the 413-page tome doesn’t contain a single reference to the father of her grandson, soon-to-be Playgirl model Levi Johnston. November 12th, 2009 Schools might push another override voteLess than a week after voters said no to budget override, Sahuarita school Superintendent Jay St. John said the Governing Board should consider another election next year because he doesn’t think voters understood the affect the vote will have on education. Man holds gun on suspected illegal immigrantA Green Valley man pulled a gun on a suspected illegal immigrant last week when the man entered his garage and asked for water, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s report. Sahuarita Road closed briefly following gas line breakSahuarita Road was closed for almost an hour Thursday afternoon between Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard and La Villita Road after a four-inch gas line was severed, officials said. Fry’s, Safeway brace for strikeNo one knows if grocery store workers will go on strike Friday but customers entering Fry’s and Safeway stores are seeing signs — literally — of possible labor unrest. Man holds gun on suspected illegal immigrantA Green Valley man pulled a gun on a suspected illegal immigrant last week when the man entered his garage and asked for water, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s report. November 10th, 2009 Planned truck stop wants more lightingA new Love's Truck Stop in Rio Rico on Ruby Road was announced several years ago but no earth work has started yet. However, the company is requesting approval for a 61 percent increase in lighting and a public hearing will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Santa Cruz County complex, Board of Supervisors meeting room. Hundreds show to support Hess familySaturday at Lake Sahuarita was a day of celebration for nearly 300 members of the community. Celebration of a winning fight against cancer. Celebration of the courage and faith of one young man and his family. And celebration of neighbors and friends who have come together to help one of their own in the fight of his life. Making a Difference: Football coach promotes teamworkCan the Sahuarita 49ers, part of the Tucson Youth Football & Spirit Federation, bring home its third city championship in as many years? Fry’s, Safeway brace for strikeNo one knows if grocery store workers will go on strike Friday but customers entering Fry’s and Safeway stores are seeing signs — literally — of possible labor unrest. District might go back at voters on overrideLess than a week after voters said no to budget override, Sahuarita school Superintendent Jay St. John said the Governing Board should consider another election next year because he doesn’t think voters understood the affect the vote will have on education. Council considers funding non-profitsMayor Lynne Skelton wants the Town Council to discuss when and why the town should fund non-profit agencies, but on Monday asked to have that discussion postponed until Town Council members are better prepared by town staff. Sahuarita Municipal CourtCases below were heard by Judge Maria Avilez on Nov. 3 unless otherwise noted. Information was supplied by the office of the Town Prosecutor Chris Wencker. 2 restaurants among 4 new businesses in SahuaritaTwo new restaurants and two other businesses are coming soon to the Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace, Rancho Sahuarita community director Tom Murphy said. Vet, 89, continues to help militaryAt 89, World War II and Korean War veteran Bob Berry stays up-to-date on Congressional veterans issues. It’s his job. WWII vets want to see Washington memorialEach has his own reason but they all share the same passion: They want to go to Washington, D.C., to see the National World War II Memorial. Retirement apartments in financial bindThe beautiful but nearly empty Retreat at Santa Rita Springs retirement village is facing financial hard times and it is up to the mortgage holder as to whether it continues operating. Fry’s, Safeway brace for strikesNo one knows if grocery store workers will go on strike Friday but customers entering Fry’s and Safeway stores are seeing signs — literally — of possible labor unrest. November 9th, 2009 Water gardener brings Amado pond back to lifeThe newly renovated pond at the Amado Territory Ranch is drawing attention from visitors, staff and even a hungry heron with a taste for goldfish. Voters back JTED programMore career and technical education classes will be offered by Rio Rico High School next year after voters approved the formation of a JTED, or Joint Technological Education District. Schools might push another override voteLess than a week after voters said no to budget override, Sahuarita school Superintendent Jay St. John said the Governing Board should consider another election next year because he doesn’t think voters understood the affect the vote will have on education. Do-it-yourself: Neighbors care for mediansSome Green Valley HOAs, tired of the overgrown weeds that have sprung up in medians near their homes, are using rakes, shovels and pruning shears to take matters into their own hands. Briefs: Sopori to host Community DaySopori Elementary School will hold its third annual Community Day, featuring health care and safety awareness events, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. on Saturday. New gym is something to cheer aboutThey seem to fly through the air with the greatest of ease... they also roll, tumble, climb and move with poise and youthful energy. Neighbors join to spruce up common areasWhat started as a project to enhance the entrance and streetscape of Canoa Estates II has taken seed and grown into a beautification committee of nine in the 124-home community. Hundreds show to support Hess familySaturday at Lake Sahuarita was a day of celebration for nearly 300 members of the community. Celebration of a winning fight against cancer. Celebration of the courage and faith of one young man and his family. And celebration of neighbors and friends who have come together to help one of their own in the fight of his life. Quail Creek to host crafts showA juried group of varied artisans and crafters will present their works outside the Madera Clubhouse at Quail Creek on Saturday and Sunday. The show is open to the public. 90 vendors expected at casino crafts showOne of the areas largest arts and crafts festivals will take place on Nov. 20-22, the weekend before Thanksgiving. Man leads deputies on I-19 chaseA suicidal man led police on an early morning pursuit down Interstate 19 and through parts of Green Valley on Saturday, ending just south of Arivaca Road. Man holds gun on suspected illegal immigrantA Green Valley man pulled a gun on a suspected illegal immigrant last week when the man entered his garage and asked for water, according to a Pima County Sheriff’s report. Fund-raising turtles race to the finishIt wasn’t St. Patrick’s Day, but the waters of Lake Sahuarita looked green on Saturday as hundreds of Turbo Turtles, assisted by the pressure hoses of a Rural/Metro fire engine, raced from one shore of the lake to the other, each striving to be first in an annual competition that has become as heated as it is traditional. Tubac to hold first International Wine & Art FestivalThe inaugural International Wine & Art Festival in Tubac will be held Nov. 20, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a sampling of foods and wines from several countries. Help available for Medicare recipientsPotential and current Medicare beneficiaries can learn about everything from Part A&B benefits to Medigap coverage at the 24th Annual Medicare Update Conference on Nov. 19. Award will honor slain Sopori studentHer name was Brisenia Flores. A girl 9 years old whose last name in Spanish means “flowers.” Planned truck stop wants more lightingA new Love's Truck Stop in Rio Rico on Ruby Road was announced several years ago but no earth work has started yet. However, the company is requesting approval for a 61 percent increase in lighting and a public hearing will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Santa Cruz County complex, Board of Supervisors meeting room. November 7th, 2009 UA program helps rural doctors stay connectedTo Dr. Ronald S. Weinstein, a doctor’s eyes and ears are as important as instruments or tests. Plan to expand GVR to resort, condos draws oppositionGreen Valley Recreation members showed up in force last week to voice their opposition to a proposal to allow Canoa Ranch Resort to join GVR and giving Lodges condominium owners the option of joining. 8 students to play in Air Force band concertEight students from Anza Trail School, Sahuarita Middle School and Sahuarita High School have been selected to perform with the U.S. Air Force Band of the West Concert Band at its free concert on Thursday. Checkpoint upgrades plan upsets TubacThe groundbreaking on upgrades for the interim Border Patrol checkpoint has been moved to December, apparently in answer to concerns from Tubac business owners who feared construction would cut into the tourist season. UCHC cuts ribbon on pediatric clinicThe ribbon was cut Thursday on United Community Health Center’s new pediatric clinic, with speakers offering thanks to Diamond Ventures for donating the land, the Pima County Board of Supervisors for its financial backing, and the vision of CEO Dianna Gonzales. Task force offers plan for state parksA task force appointed by Gov. Jan Brewer recommends adding $14 or $15 to annual vehicle registrations to help sustain Arizona State Parks. Farmers Water rate increase moving aheadState officials support a rate increase of 29 percent for Farmers Water Co., which is requesting a 34.8 percent increase, and say the main dispute is whether customers should pay federal and state income taxes for company shareholders. |
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