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NewsLong lines, growing frustration at border Options for landfill still on the table Cleaning up after immigrants Health-care bill supporters rally in Green Valley Partnership might save Tubac park Vogt named to replace Antenori in House Cyclists injured during bike race Pickup driver dies in one-vehicle crash Sahuarita Municipal Court Non-members still getting GVCCC help Locals to share mine concerns Yard art inspired by everyday objects BRIEFS: RTA sets two open houses Worth the wait: Female pilots honored for WWII work It’s March Madness, Green Valley-style Anza Trail kids make a difference Nogales downplays danger in wake of warnings Women’s shelter nears two-year mark Cancer is back; Hess family needs your help Changes on the road: Limited parking, new crosswalk Single-car accident in Sahuarita Green Valley Justice Court Cleaning up hazardous waste Rancho voters put override over the top Tubac vows to keep park open Big patio sale; jazz bands have fun GVAS offers help for tough times Portrait artist captures family’s history Wedding bells; Community Chorus sings Crowd: We can't afford water rate hike Breast cancer: It can happen to men Council considers Town Center road Health care reform lacking, CEO says UPH medical specialists now in GV New high school named; Valenzuela is next superintendent GV woman among congressional honorees for WWII efforts Abrego Drive: Worst road in Green Valley Men fleeing Border Patrol ram fence Sewer fees going up 40 percent CLINIC DAY: Mexican families blessed by volunteers at St. Andrew’s Continental Shopping Plaza marks 30 years Foundation helps both sides of border Sahuarita school override passes by big margin Around Town: It’s good to be green; hidden treasures Talk of the Town: Together, they are making a difference Fly above the earth: 15 cents a pound Briefs: GOP meets Wed. night on appointment Doris Day celebrated in song GV movie fans join Oscar night fun Seminar helps senior deal with falls at home Music Review: ‘Arias’ concert filled with special moments Statues stolen from Rancho Sahuarita park Previous News HeadlinesMarch 20th, 2010 Giffords will vote yes on health care billU.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’s office said Saturday that she will vote in favor of health care legislation, which is expected to be decided Sunday. Partnership might save Tubac parkThe Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider partnering with a volunteer group to reopen the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park after the state closes it March 29. Cleaning up after immigrantsA volunteer from Hunters Who Care picks up trash Saturday at Kings Anvil Ranch west of Green Valley. He was among 30 volunteers who picked up 200 bags of trash left behind by illegal immigrants on three ranches. The group represents hunters, guides, sportsmen and hunting clubs who back landowners negatively affected by immigration. The cleanup continues today. For information on future efforts, contact Wildlife Manager Mark Frieberg of the Arizona Game & Fish Department, 520-762-8172, mfrieberg@azgfd.gov; or Wildlife Manager Jackie Kell, 520-628-5376, jkell@azgfd.gov. Photo by Mark Hart | Arizona Game & Fish Options for landfill still on the tableCounty Supervisor Ray Carroll told the GVCCC on Thursday that talks are continuing in an effort to keep the county-owned Sahuarita Landfill open, but he didn’t promise anything concrete. Health-care bill supporters rally in Green ValleyHealth-care reform backers Dave Divine, Ebba Andersen and Doris Gerganoff along with about 80 others took their message to the corner of Esperanza Boulevard and La Canada Drive on Saturday, encouraging passersby to support President Obama’s health care bill. The bill is expected to go to a vote Sunday. Photo by Nick Prevenas | Green Valley News Giffords will vote yes on health care billU.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’s office said Saturday that she will vote in favor of health care legislation, which is expected to be decided Sunday. Long lines, growing frustration at borderThe line, more than 200 people deep, stretched back from the Dennis DeConcini pedestrian border crossing, winding through an open-air corridor and out into the narrow lanes of pharmacies, dental offices and curio shops of downtown Nogales, Sonora. Partnership might save Tubac parkThe Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider partnering with a volunteer group to reopen the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park after the state closes it March 29. Options for landfill still on the tableCounty Supervisor Ray Carroll told the GVCCC on Thursday that talks are continuing in an effort to keep the county-owned Sahuarita Landfill open, but he didn’t promise anything concrete. Cleaning up after immigrantsA volunteer from Hunters Who Care picks up trash Saturday at Kings Anvil Ranch west of Green Valley. He was among 30 volunteers who picked up 200 bags of trash left behind by illegal immigrants on three ranches. The group represents hunters, guides, sportsmen and hunting clubs who back landowners negatively affected by immigration. The cleanup continues today. For information on future efforts, contact Wildlife Manager Mark Frieberg of the Arizona Game & Fish Department, 520-762-8172, mfrieberg@azgfd.gov; or Wildlife Manager Jackie Kell, 520-628-5376, jkell@azgfd.gov. Photo by Mark Hart | Arizona Game & Fish Health-care bill supporters rally in Green ValleyHealth-care reform backers Dave Divine, Ebba Andersen and Doris Gerganoff along with about 80 others took their message to the corner of Esperanza Boulevard and La Canada Drive on Saturday, encouraging passersby to support President Obama’s health care bill. The bill is expected to go to a vote Sunday. Photo by Nick Prevenas | Green Valley News Long lines, growing frustration at borderThe line, more than 200 people deep, stretched back from the Dennis DeConcini pedestrian border crossing, winding through an open-air corridor and out into the narrow lanes of pharmacies, dental offices and curio shops of downtown Nogales, Sonora. March 18th, 2010 It’s March Madness, Green Valley-styleMarch Madness continues in Green Valley and the surrounding areas. Everyone packs all that there is to see and do in this windy month of activities. Let’s take a look at some of the events on the horizon and some that have already happened. March 16th, 2010 On track: Career Day gives Sahuarita students directionPassport to Success,” the 4th Annual Career Day at Sahuarita Middle School, opened with an assembly featuring The Hon. Ronald Wilson, Presiding Judge for South Tucson City Court. Wilson chose this quote from Frederick Douglass to reinforce key points in his message to the students. March 15th, 2010 Club booths provide food, fun, entertainmentRaising funds for student clubs while having fun and boosting Hawk Pride was all part of the expanded format for Rio Rico Student Government’s inaugural Spring Carnival Saturday at Rio Rico High School. Supervisors, college board to meet March 23 in TubacDiscussion about the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District is planned for an upcoming meeting. A joint study session is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. The sale of all sales begins this week and more...The always popular Valley Presbyterian Church Patio Sale is March 18-20 at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. Patrons come from as far away as Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Phoenix, and the surrounding areas to get the bargains. The sale kicks off Thursday with doors opening at 8 a.m., for the “early birds” and closing at 4 p.m. There is a $5 charge for those taking advantage of early shopping. Clinic Day: Mexican families blessed by volunteers at St. Andrew’sOn the first Thursday of the month, doctors, nurses, speech therapists, ophthalmologists, audiologists and orthopedists donate their medical knowledge and services at St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic in Nogales, Ariz., to give impoverished children from Mexico receive medical care at no cost. Residents against proposed water hikeThe crowd was small at Thursday’s public hearing on a 63 percent rate hike request from Sahuarita Water Company, but their message was clear: We can’t afford it. Tubac pledges to keep park openFacing a deadline of March 29, for the planned closure of the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, the community stepped up to the plate and pledged more than $28,000 to keep the facility open to the public. The fundraising isn’t over yet, however. Superintendent Fontes built a team, then helped build a better districtAfter progressing for the past 10 years under the steady leadership of Daniel “Dan” Fontes, students and employees at the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 will have to get to know someone new next year. Fence goes down in Border Patrol chase in AmadoThe peace in a normally quiet cul-de-sac in Amado was shattered March 7 when two men in a pickup blasted through the fence at a private residence in an attempt to evade Border Patrol agents. Antenori heads to state SenateFrank Antenori earlier this month was appointed state senator for Legislative District 30, which includes Tubac and Amado, by a 4-1 vote of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. UPH medical specialists now in GVAs University Physicians Healthcare and University Medical Center announced plans to merge under one parent company, UPH went on with its plans and opened a clinic in Green Valley this month. Health care reform lacking, CEO saysThe health care reforms being considered in Congress are really insurance reforms that do not address the rising cost of health care or other important issues, the head of University Physicians Healthcare told the GVCCC executive board Wednesday. Breast cancer: It can happen to menMen have much less breast tissue than women, but they can still get breast cancer. Crowd: We can't afford water rate hikeThe crowd was small at Thursday’s public hearing on a 63 percent rate hike request from Sahuarita Water Company, but their message was clear: We can’t afford it. Wedding bells; Community Chorus singsGreen Valley residents Paul Griffin and Lu Vos were married March 3 at the Green Valley Elk’s Lodge by the Rev. Madonna Moess. Big patio sale; jazz bands have funThe always popular Valley Presbyterian Church Patio Sale is March 18-20 at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol. The sale kicks off Thursday with doors opening at 8 a.m., for the “early birds” and closing at 4 p.m. There is a $5 charge for those taking advantage of early shopping. Tubac vows to keep park openUndaunted by a planned March 29 closure for the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, community members have pledged more than $28,000 to keep the facility open to the public — and the fundraising isn’t over yet. Cleaning up hazardous wasteThe household hazardous waste collection offered by GVCCC went from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. By 10:30 a.m., 376 vehicles had come through the parking lot at Valley Presbyterian Church. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Green Valley Justice CourtCase activity in the Pima County Justice Court, Precinct 7, for the week ending March 11. Single-car accident in SahuaritaA Toyota pick-up truck heading south on Nogales Highway ran off the road about a mile south of Sahuarita Road at noon on Saturday. The driver was said to have suffered a “medical emergency” while he was driving, but an officer on the scene said his injuries were not thought to be life threatening. No other cars were involved in accident, and no other passengers were in the vehicle. Photo by Nick Prevenas | Green Valley News Changes on the road: Limited parking, new crosswalkDrivers who have been parking on the ring road near the popular White Elephant thrift shop need to find other places to leave their vehicles. Portrait artist captures family’s historyArtist Serene Rein of La Posada recently completed an 18-month, from-the-heart portrait project. March 11th, 2010 New high school named; Valenzuela is next superintendentThe Sahuarita school board named its newest school Walden Grove High School on Wednesday, and named Assistant Superintendent Manny Valenzuela as the next district superintendent starting July 1. March 10th, 2010 March 9th, 2010 Around Town: It’s good to be green; hidden treasuresMedianGreen held its second annual benefit luncheon/fashion show at Quail Creek Madera Clubhouse on Feb. 24. The event was sold out, with more than 300 attending. Susanne Blodgett is the president and founder of MedianGreen. Nancy Porterfield was the event coordinator. Sahuarita school override passes by big marginSahuarita schools will be spared $760,000 in program cuts after a budget override measure won by a whopping 60 to 40 percent margin, strongly reversing an override defeat in November. Continental Shopping Plaza marks 30 yearsBeing 30 years old is young in Green Valley, and this week as Continental Shopping Plaza celebrates three decades of providing residents and visitors with a mix of anchor stores, specialty shops and financial and professional services, several businesses are also marking their long-term occupancy. CLINIC DAY: Mexican families blessed by volunteers at St. Andrew’sOn the first Thursday of the month, doctors, nurses, speech therapists, ophthalmologists, audiologists and orthopedists donate their medical knowledge and services at St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic in Nogales, Ariz., to give impoverished children from Mexico receive medical care at no cost. Sewer fees going up 40 percentThe Pima County Board on Tuesday voted to raise monthly sewer fees by 40 percent over the next three-plus years, saying if the county doesn’t upgrade its wastewater system to meet strict new environmental regulations, the system could be taken over by state or federal regulators. Men fleeing Border Patrol ram fenceThe peace in a normally quiet cul-de-sac in Amado was shattered Sunday afternoon when two men in a pickup blasted through the fence at a private residence in an attempt to evade Border Patrol agents. Abrego Drive: Worst road in Green ValleyA number of residents, along with a county maintenance manager, agree that the title of “worst road in Green Valley” belongs to a stretch of Abrego Drive south of Continental Road. Talk of the Town: Together, they are making a differenceThe Rick Williams Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk on Feb. 27 was a tremendous success, raising more than $23,000 for the Lustgarten Foundation, whose mission is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer. Scenes from Sahuarita: Health Angels gain camaraderie, exercise while bikingThere’s a new bikers’ group in town. No, not those bikers. These bikers are the Health Angels, residents from the 55-plus Sonora development in Rancho Sahuarita. They are among the few and the proud who can say that they have actually kept a New Year’s resolution. Teacher comes home to helpSometimes, you really can come home again, popular kindergarten teacher and tutor Sarah Brelsford has found. On track: Career Day gives Sahuarita students directionPassport to Success,” the 4th Annual Career Day at Sahuarita Middle School, opened with an assembly featuring The Hon. Ronald Wilson, Presiding Judge for South Tucson City Court. Wilson chose this quote from Frederick Douglass to reinforce key points in his message to the students. Sahuarita council weighing pool, school proposalThe Town Council could vote by March 29 on a proposal to help pay for a pool and school project in the Town Center, but council members on Monday expressed reservations and have scheduled a meeting with a legal expert to discuss the project. Statues stolen from Rancho Sahuarita parkMore than a dozen bronze animal statues that greeted visitors and homeowners as they rounded the corner into Rancho Sahuarita were apparently pulled from their stands last week and herded away. Music Review: ‘Arias’ concert filled with special momentsDriven as much by economics as art, Arizona Opera offered “Arias” this past weekend, a concert rather than a full opera production for its fourth in the season of five. Seminar helps senior deal with falls at homeExperts from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the New England Journal of Medicine and the Consumer Safety Product Council concur that the majority of injuries and hospitalizations for people 65 and older are the result of falls at home. Doris Day celebrated in song“Que Sera, Sera,” “Secret Love,” “Sentimental Journey,” “Love Me or Leave Me” — these are some of the hit songs made popular by singer-actress Doris Day that will be performed with others from her successful career in a concert celebrating her April 3 birthday. Briefs: GOP meets Wed. night on appointmentRepublican precinct committeemen in Legislative District 30 will meet March 10 in Tucson to make a recommendation to fill the slot vacated when state Rep. Frank Antenori was appointed state senator. Fly above the earth: 15 cents a poundIt’s a once-a-year event, it’s fun, it’s different, and if your weight is reasonable it’s not that expensive. March 8th, 2010 Antenori gets Senate seatState Rep. Frank Antenori has been appointed state senator for Legislative District 30 by a 4-1 vote of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Dogs, cats can donate blood, tooIt seems our canine friends, just like humans, can save each other’s lives by donating blood. According to CNN, more and more canine blood banks are opening up all over the United States. Because animals get sick, become anemic or get injured, especially when hit by cars, many need blood transfusions to survive. A lot of four-legged volunteers are needed to make blood donations to fill that urgent need. State Senate backs bill to aid state parksThe state Senate approved a bill last week that would allow local governments, private companies and American Indian tribes to temporarily take over operations and management of state parks. Sahuarita Municipal CourtDaniel Hyland, 53, of Sahuarita, was cited Feb. 10 for a charge of criminal nuisance for urinating in public. On Feb. 10 the victim spotted Hyland urinating in the north parking lot of Animax Park. She told him that children were around and that he should use a restroom. The victim claimed that Hyland didn’t seem to care, and she went to call the police. When she returned the vehicle was gone. On Feb. 24 the victim saw Hyland again and notified police. When the police arrived, Hyland denied any wrongdoing. Police discovered he had a non-extraditable warrant and cited him for criminal nuisance. His court date is set for March 9. Volunteer group not giving up on Tubac parkA group committed to saving Tubac Presidio State Historic Park from being closed has made progress. Two-week checkpoint detour setA night-time detour on northbound Interstate 19 in Tubac was set to beging this week to accommodate construction on the interim Border Patrol checkpoint. |
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