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Safety concerns for the existing bridge that was built in 1962 consist of non-compliant pedestrian walkways, limited sight visibility, roadway

conditions, and weight restrictions, which forces larger vehicles to take longer routes to get to the businesses north of the Union Pacifi c Railroad. Both northbound and southbound travel lanes will have their own

dedicated structures, each with three (3) travel lanes.

of the existing bridge and constructing another bridge structure in its place. The awarded low bid contractor, Pulice Construction Inc.,

has been given two years to complete the project and anticipates completing the project earlier than that.

disruptions to the community’s daily commutes along Houghton Road.

The fi rst phase will be to

construct a new bridge structure over the Union Pacifi c Railroad with the second and fi nal phase being the removal

by Austin Wesnitzer City of Tucson

Momentum for the major improvements to the Houghton Road Corridor continues as construction has started on the two new bridge structures over the Union Pacifi c Railroad. The funding partners for the project consist of the Federal Highway Administration, the Regional Transportation Authority, Pima County and the City of Tucson. The unique project will be phased as to allow no

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Lennar: Discovery Mountain VailMountain Vail is located on the north side of MaryAnn Cleveland across from Esmond station school. They have 53 existing lots. Phase two will have 135.

KB Homes: Mountain Vail ReservePhase 1 and 2 are 107 lots. A possible Phase 3 may come in 2017. Some homes are still available in Phase 2.

Richmond American: Mountain Vail RanchThe entire development is 87 lots. There are a few left. Phase 2 is opening early next year.

Richmond American: Sycamore CanyonThere are two homes left. The total development has 49 lots.

Miramonte Homes: Altura A total of 122 in three phases. Currently working on Phase 1. Floor Plans ranging from 1,295 to 2,264 square feet. Nestled at the base of the Rincon Mountains between Saguaro National Park and Colossal Cave Park.

Tucson Marketplace (off of I-10 and Kino)Dave & Busters opening first quarter of 2017.

by Lucretia Free, Owner and Publisher

Houghton Town CenterPopeye’s and Jersey Mike’s will begin building soon.

T. J. Maxx and Petco will be joining Ross Dress For Less! All three stores will open in the fall of 2017.

New Housing ProjectsKB Home: Mountain Vail ReserveThere are 107 lots in our current phase, of which we are almost sold out. We began development last month on the new phase of lots and anticipate sales starting in late spring 2017. Floor plans range from 1,465 to 2,652 square feet and consist of 1 and 2-story homes with 3-6 bedrooms.

KB Home: Santa Rita Ranch IIWe opened in 2016 with 68 oversized homesites nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains. The 1 and 2-story floor plans range from 1,584 to 2,732 square feet and consist of 3-6 bedrooms.

The northbound structure will incorporate a multi-use path that is consistent with the rest of the corridor to help provide a safe and reliable system for both cyclists and pedestrians. The southbound structure will incorporate a protected pedestrian pathway to allow safe access for pedestrians to travel over the Union Pacific Railroad. Once the new structures are in place there will be no weight restrictions associated with the bridges and will allow for new routes to open up for the Houghton Road Corridor.

Special form liners and hand rails were considered to make sure that the artwork on the structures ties in with the existing artwork throughout the corridor.

Another unique aspect of the project is the existing bridge’s current residents - bats. As a part of the environmental clearance process, a biologist was hired to seal up the crevices and place special bat boxes on the existing bridge to give the tiny mammals a new place to roost. Once the bat boxes have been cleared, they will be transferred to the new structure and the bats once again will have a new home to roost.

Upon completion of the project, the Houghton Corridor will be one phase closer to implementing a safe and reliable transit route from I-10 to Tanque Verde Road.

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commitment to making the Greater Vail area a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

Should you be interested in serving, please contact my office to discuss openings on Pima County Boards, Committees, and Commissions.

Again, thank you.

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Civic SpiritCommunities cannot exist without a sense of caring and a commitment to serving others. Greater Vail area parents are well known for their involvement and partnership with the local schools. This spirit extends to civic service as well.

This month, I use this column to acknowledge your neighbors, friends, and colleagues who have risen to the occasion, and who have consistently given their time and talent to our community. Their contributions are immeasurable and all of us owe each one a great debt of thanks and our appreciation.

Welcome new commissioners, J.J. Lamb, who recently joined the Pima County Historical Commission, and Ken Moyes, who agreed in January to serve on the Elections Integrity Commission.

Board and committee members and commissioners who have served a combined total of more than 20 years include:

• Brian Abbott, Trial Courts Appointments Nominating Committee

• Ed Buster, Bond Advisory Committee and the Library Advisory Board

• Lucretia Free, Small Business Commission

• Matt Gage, Board of Adjustment

• Michelle Rouch, Public Art & Community Design Committee

• Maureen Tozzi, Board of Adjustment

Please join me in thanking these community members for their

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challenges they’ve been through in the last decade. Now, the opportunity to brighten someone’s day or aff ect another life in a positive way inspires them to continue on through their own struggles.

The couple has helped other non-profi ts in the past and understands the level of commitment required to have a positive result. As ReSources struggles through the fi rst diffi cult years, they hope that the community will be understanding of any short comings and supportive of the long term goal, which is to assist in the positive growth of our greater Vail community.

When Bob and Linda are not volunteering, you can fi nd them on the golf course, out for a walk, cooking, or just enjoying their time together. Between the two of them, they have four children and fi ve grandchildren.

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Bob and Linda LongBob and Linda Long grew up on the East Coast (Bob in New York and Linda in Pennsylvania) with a common dream of retiring out west. When Bob retired from General Electric, the couple was living just east of Albuquerque. One particularly snowy winter, they noticed the temperature in Tucson was in the upper 70s. After one visit, they knew they’d found their new home. The blue sky, desert fl ora, abundance of wildlife, and proximity to the amenities of the city (while still living in a quiet, friendly neighborhood) drew the couple to Vail. “We came, we saw, we liked, we moved!”

With their feet planted fi rmly in Vail, the couple accepted a position on the ReSources board and was instrumental in getting the new organization off the ground. Their inspiration came from personal

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The I-10 Signalization ProjectsArizona Department of Transportation has the following projects in the works:

• The I-10 Houghton Traffi c Interchange (TI) signal project should start construction in May and conclude in October. An eastbound I-10 off ramp right turn bay will be constructed as well as a part of this project.

• The I-10 Wilmot, Kolb, Rita, and Wentworth TI signalization project should start construction in August/September and conclude in July 2018. An eastbound I-10 off ramp right turn bay and a second merging lane for the westbound I-10 on ramp will be added at the Rita TI. We are still evaluating the Wentworth TI to determine any improvements.

• The I-10 and SR 210 Design-Concept-Report Study is under way and information can be found at http://www.azdot.gov/planning/transportation-studies/i-10-and-sr-210-feasibility-study.

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CommunityIn The Vail Voice, we regularly have content on new residential and commercial construction, road improvements, and community development.

Our current issue reports much of the same, along these lines. Houghton Road Construction begins, Tech Parks Arizona reports their expansion plans, the community of Corona de Tucson considers their future and in Vail (page 4), Vail*Paloosa launches their fi rst annual free community event, with live music, antiques, and local artisans.

Last month, in this column, I addressed the "growing pains" inherent in town growth. Aside from the obvious struggles of construction and property development, some of the growth is less obvious but in some ways more important. Specifi cally, I am referring to the quality of life in our community.

When people talk what it is like to live in a community, what comes up in discussion tends to be quality of life issues. Although Vail has a considerable history, we still have events that are advertised as fi rst annual or second annual, (like the Second Annual Celebration of Vail, coming up on the 21st of April - see advertisement on page 6). Civic participation, volunteerism, community celebrations, and special events are sure ways to improve the quality of life of a town. The Pima County Fair is one such upcoming event on April 20th to 30th, (page 36).

Community development is important, but more important for our future and the community we have a hand in shaping, is the quality of life we experience.

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Letters to the EditorOur Readers Sound Off!

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Ms. Free, the power is in Corona de Tucson, Vail, and southeast Tucson working together. Additionally, Supervisor Christy is planning a listening tour to each community.

Whittley “Anne” Gibson is a third generation Tucsonan and alumni of

the University Arizona. She currently serves as Community Outreach Chairman on the Greater Vail of

Chamber of Commerce Board of

Directors, the Citizens of Vail for Education (COVE) and the steering

committee for the Southeast Pima County

Library. Previously, Anne served for 12 years as a member of the Vail Unifi ed

School District Governing Board.

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counseled on the importance of retaining an attorney that specializes in incorporation in Arizona. It will not be cheap, he warned.

The majority of the population has to want to incorporate and until you go door to door you won’t know how your neighbors feel. He continued by noting that only the City of Tucson has a property tax. All the other incorporated areas in Pima county do not have a property tax and are dependent on sales tax revenues, stated Holmes.

District 4 Pima County Supervisor Christy has repeatedly stated that the decision to incorporate, not

incorporate, or be annexed is up to the residents of a community. He has also encouraged areas not interested in incorporating, yet desiring to have a collective voice to follow the Green Valley Council model.

Corona de Tucson resident Richard Krom spoke to the projected income and expenses from his in-depth explorations. He used a population of 7,000 people for his study. He contacted the League of Cities and Towns and will continue to

gather and share information.

We have to get people more interested and they need to get involved, stated SRFCCA board member Ellie Abraham, as she noted there are currently four positions open on the board. We have momentum going with approximately 160 people attending the meeting on South Houghton Road and need to keep the attention on us and Coronas community’s needs.

The two major reasons Vail attempted to incorporate was a lack of attention from Pima County to our needs and concerns of annexation by the City of Tucson. We were afraid we would lose our identity if we became part of such a larger entity as the City of Tucson, said Dick Katz, a member of the leadership to incorporate Vail.

Lucretia Free, District 4 Greater Vail Representative, started a small group to begin the process of forming a community council. According to

Corona Talks Future by Anne Gibson

Ed Buster, president of the Santa Rita Foothills Community Association (SRFCA), opened the March 9th membership meeting with a disclaimer. The disclaimer was clarifying the neutral position of the SRFCA regarding the potential incorporation of Corona de Tucson. The subject was addressed by the evening’s guest speaker, Mike Holmes, a local resident and Pima County Program Manager for Tourism Operations and a member of the county’s economic development team.

President Buster reminded those present that it is the intent of the presentation to provide information regarding the subject of incorporation. He reminded the 85-members that comprise SRFCA, that the SRFCA will remain neutral on the topic at this time.

Mike Holmes began his presentation with the statement that there are major challenges to be overcome should an area wishes to incorporate. In order to incorporate, you must obtain the permission of small towns within three miles or large cities within six miles, said Holmes. Holmes

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The Tech Park is also working with the Transportation Research Institute at the University of Arizona regional government and local industry to develop a regional strategy for intelligent transportation systems and smart vehicles. With technology advancing rapidly, the UA Tech Park with its partners are poised to become a national test bed for new smart transportation technology, bringing international industry leaders to Southern Arizona.

The Tech Park is exploring the opportunity to build another new building on-site. With occupancy rates at 97%, the rentable space options are limited. The new building would bring more space and additional amenities for prospective tenants and Tech Park employees.

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upscale rental units, full-service hotel, and boutique stores as well as traditional retail stores. This new development would not only meet the needs of the Tech Park community but also the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods. A developer will be selected by May 2017 and construction could begin before the end of 2017.

Tech Park ExpansionThe UA Tech Park was successful in recruiting a number of new companies this year. Ascensus the nation’s largest independent retirement and college savings services provider, announced the opening of its western district headquarters at the Park. The operation is expected to open by mid-2017 and is hiring 170 people in the next few months.

Global Advantage, a strategic business development program designed to attract fast growth technology companies to the Arizona-Sonora Region, was successful in its recruitment eff orts recruiting both domestic and international businesses into the Tech Park. The companies include: Chakratec Ltd., Cleveland Electric Labs, Power

The Tech Park is working with the Arizona Department of Transportation and State Traffi c Engineers in coordination with Pima Alliance of Governments to address the congestion around Interstate 10 and the exits of Kolb, Rita, and Houghton during peak commuter hours.

Commercial/Residential ProjectThe UA Tech Park is seeking to engage a developer to assist in the design, development, fi nancing and operation of The Village at the Tech Park. The Village is conceived as a mixed-use development on 175 acres of land in the UA Tech Park. The Village will include retail, commercial, residential and hospitality uses. The types of development would include

Transportation Expansion and Road ImprovementsThe Tech Park is working on several avenues to improve and increase transportation to and from this major regional employment center. There are currently discussions with the University of Arizona (UA) Parking and Transportation Department to possibly develop Cat Tran shuttle service and a Park and Ride Site to and from the Tech Park to the UA Main Campus. The Tech Park is also exploring other transportation expansion ideas with the City of Tucson, including increasing the Sun Tran Bus Service and partnering with the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) on the MOD (Mobility on Demand) Sandbox grant from the Federal Transit Authority.

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effi cient solutions to the various transportation challenges faced in the region. Along these lines, PCDOT will continue eff orts to develop and implement the various intersection control options available, including roundabouts. PCDOT intends to continue the dialogue with the

number of factors such as fi nancial availability, competing priorities, etc., it was determined a large-scale roundabout program should be postponed for the near future.

PCDOT remains committed to providing safe, cost-eff ective and

Vail Roundabouts Postponed

In late 2015/early 2016, Pima County Department of Transportation (PCDOT) initiated a series of public outreach eff orts to share information and solicit feedback regarding the proposal to install a number of single lane roundabouts, as well as other treatment options at key intersections in the Tucson metropolitan area. Roundabouts have a proven history of being safer, more cost-eff ective, and more effi cient overall as compared to a traditional signal. A major component of the outreach eff ort was to provide education and information regarding how roundabouts work, plus dispel many of the myths and concerns regarding their safety and functionality.

Although the public meeting held in the Vail community generated positive comments and favorable response, there are still a number of concerns and questions throughout the majority of the region. Taking into account the comments and feedback that were received, both during and after the meetings, as well as a

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The existence of the saros cycle, and the related exeligmos, make these wonderful events even more remarkable. This coming August 21, some of us witnessing the solar eclipse might recall seeing the exeligmos one, under similar conditions, fi fty-four years ago.

David and Wendee Levy live in Vail. Together they run both the Jarnac

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a soft penumbral eclipse was actually underway. That early eclipse was a member of a Saros (Greek for cycle), saros 114.

It turns out that, unbeknownst to me, I saw that same eclipse (saros 114) on January 19, 1981. That eclipse, also a penumbral lunar eclipse, was a repeat of the one I didn’t recognize in 1963. The saros cycle lasts 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours; and this was the very next repetition of that eclipse. Because of the eight hours

(or a third of a day), the eclipse took place at a diff erent time. Eighteen years after that, I missed the next one, because the third of a day meant that the eclipse was visible only in the predawn hours, and I was under a deck of clouds. That brings us to February 10, 2017. We were now pretty much back to the same time of day, and

the eclipse was much like the one from 1963. This third repetition is called an exeligmos. It is Greek for a period of 54 years and 33 days. Thus, on February 10, 2017, I saw the 1963 eclipse, but 54 years later. It will be total along a narrow path that extends from Oregon to South Carolina. From our home in Vail, it will be a deep partial eclipse.

about 160 miles, across a portion of Earth, and along that band there can be a total eclipse of the Sun.

That February eclipse was the ninetieth eclipse I have seen. These eclipses range from tiny penumbral lunar eclipses, like the one last February, to the grand spectacles of total eclipses of the Sun, of which I have seen ten so far, and of which I hope to see my 11th this coming August.

But there is more. The night before the lunar eclipse, while I was out in my observatory, I recalled missing one just like this one, decades ago. On January 9, 1963, I was a 14-year-old patient at the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver, Colorado. I watched the Moon rise that night during observing session No. 99E, never knowing that

Of Earth Shadows and EclipsesOn the evening of February 10, 2017, I saw the shadow of the Earth extend all the way to the Moon as night fell.

Nightfall happens every evening. The Sun sets, and towards the east a dark shadow appears, darkening the sky as it strengthens. After an hour the “shadow” has spread itself across the whole sky, and it is night. But on February 10, the start of that night was diff erent. Just as Wendee and I saw the fi rst indications of the Earth's shadow in the east, the full Moon rose.

Only it didn’t look full. There appeared to be a shading on the Moon’s upper left portion. What we were seeing was the Earth shadow actually project all the way to the Moon. It was a lunar eclipse.

There are several kinds of eclipses of the Moon and of the Sun. Lunar eclipses can be penumbral, in which the partial shadow of the Earth falls on a portion of the Moon. They can be partial, where the full dark shadow of the Earth falls on a portion of the Moon. If the full Earth shadow covers the whole Moon, the eclipse is total.

Eclipses of the Sun, which involve the shadow of the Moon reaching a portion of the Earth, are diff erent. If the Moon shadow covers a portion of the Sun, then it is a partial eclipse. The full shadow of the Moon tracks along a narrow band, no larger than

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Jimmy made his donation to multiple organizations such as several Vail School District schools and to the Disabled American Veterans. Denise Cady donated her $300 share to the Gospel Rescue Mission.

Bingo at the American Legion Post 109 is more than just a game. Evidently, it is about developing friendships, having a good time, and helping the community through charitable donations.

The American Legion Post is located at 15921 S. Houghton Road in Corona.

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American Legion volunteer Jimmy Grzeskowiak has also been giving his time and eff ort toward making bingo night a weekly success. Jimmy told me that, of course, money goes toward helping the Legion with their operating expenses, but more importantly, “The profi ts at the end of the year are divided between volunteers so that they can donate 100% to their favorite charity.” In 2016, each volunteer was given $300 for donation to their favorite cause.

enjoys this event because “People are great here. If you’re new, they will take the time to explain the games.” I asked Conni how long she has been playing bingo games. Conni chuckled, smiled, and responded, “I’ve been playing since I was able!” Her biggest jackpot win was recently $100. Her husband did even better with a $300 jackpot, and Conni had to tell him that he won! “I looked down at his card and realized that he had a bingo on the jackpot,” she explained.

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Coverall, chevron, crazy kite, cactus, six pack anywhere, and B&O railroad. These are some of the diff erent ways to win bingo each Thursday night on the north side of Corona. Organized by the American Legion Post 109, the weekly bingo games are well attended.

Both American Legion members and non-members are welcome to attend the 2-hour event. “We start promptly at 7 pm each Thursday night,” said Denise Cady. A volunteer worker for the last 4 years, Denise is one of the fi rst to greet arriving players with a smile as they walk through the door. “Attendance is around 30 players per night. On big nights we will have up to 60 players,” Denise said.

Denise explained they have multiple plays, such as 3,6, or 9 cards which respectively cost $3, $6, or $9 to play regular games. The Legion also off ers special card play. “The average payout is around $35 for each game,” added Denise.

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all three have made the podium for both individual and team awards.

Tucson Gymnastics World Central’s gymnasts won multiple State titles. In addition to Bender, two other GWC team members are 2017 Arizona State All Around Champions: Adriel Perales Valencia, Level 7, and Jonah Kraenzel, Level 10. Six GWC gymnasts made All Star teams: Jonas Werley, Level 5, Luke Bender, Level 6, Adriel Perales Valencia, Level 7, Judah Sung, Brandon Rhodes, and Jonah Kraenzel, Level 10. The team also had 15 Regional qualifiers. GWC team awards include 2nd place for the Level 5, Level 7, and Level 10 teams and 3rd place for the Level 6 team.

Tucson Gymnastics World Central owner and director, Yoichi Tomita, is a former coach for the USA Men’s Olympic Team and has served on the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors. Tomita is a current USA Olympic team selection committee member. He has been dedicated to promoting gymnastics for many years.

The USA Gymnastics Region 1 Championship is scheduled for the weekend of April 6-9, 2017 in Reno, NV. Arizona All Star team members and Regional qualifiers will compete against top teams from Hawaii, California and Nevada.

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Local Students Part of Winning Gymnastics Team

The 2017 Arizona Men’s Gymnastics State Championship was held in Gilbert, AZ on March 10-12, 2017. Three outstanding Vail athletes won berths to represent Arizona at the 2017 USA Gymnastics Region 1 Championship. The State Championship meet is the only Arizona qualifier for the Regional Championship.

Ocotillo Ridge Elementary 3rd grader Jonas Werley was selected to the six member Arizona All Star team for Level 5. He placed 8th in the All Around and he tied for 1st in Pommel Horse apparatus.

Sycamore Elementary student, Luke Bender, was also selected for the Level 6 Arizona All Star team to represent Arizona. He topped off an outstanding season by becoming the 2017 Arizona State Level 6 All Around Champion. He earned golds for Still Rings, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar and silver for Pommel Horse.

Older brother Jason Bender, a student at Corona Foothills Middle School, also qualified for Regionals Level 7 and was 5th in the All Around. He won the State Champion title for Vault.

All three boys have competed this season in meets in Phoenix, San Diego, and Las Vegas, including the BlackJack Men’s Championship, and

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We invite you to join us! Please RSVP to Lynn Harris at (520) 647 - 3384 by April 17th.

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workshop is free and open to the public.

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Preserving Open SpacesA group of Rincon Valley residents who are interested in preserving the open spaces and ranching and farming traditions in our area are hosting an informational workshop on Friday, April 21 at the Rincon Valley Fire Station #2, 14550 E. Sands Ranch Road, from 9am – 2pm. The

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Are you taking donations?

A portion of the proceeds will go to Retired Paws, a non-profit which supports the needs of retired law enforcement canines. In addition, the Empire Ranch Foundation will have a booth with information and items for sale to benefit the historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! - Feliz and Andy

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How did you decide on Vail Steakhouse as a location?

We've known George, the owner of the Vail Steakhouse for years and because of the historic nature of the restaurant and charming saloon, we thought the size and location of the restaurant and parking lot would be perfect for an outdoor event like Vail*Paloosa.

What kind of crowd do you expect?

This is the first annual event of Vail*Paloosa and through social media, flyers and word of mouth, we have already had such an overwhelming response. The excitement from everyone including vendors and attendees, its obvious its about time for an event of this kind and we're excited to make it happen!

What will be the cost to attend?

The event is absolutely free to attend! Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of shopping and sit down in the Vail Steakhouse for a bite or something from one of the local vendors. Or enjoy a game of pool in the historic saloon along with a cold, adult beverage!

Valley Farmers Market and 3 other markets in Tucson and Sierra Vista. Over the years Andy has helped me sell my products at local yearly festivals like the Sahuarita Pecan Festival and Bad Decisions Campout at Hops'N'Vines. Through so many amazing events we both have had the opportunity to meet so many vendors like ourselves who make and create amazing, quality products that combining them with antiques and music just seemed like a great fit to put together.

Do you plan on having an event each year?

With the support of the Vail community, we know we will make this a bigger and better event each year for years to come!

What groups will be performing?

We just signed local artist, Andrew Daniel Cates! He plays country music and plays with a Sonoran Desert twist. Other artists are to be announced. There's a lot of great talent in the community and we are still working out the details, stay tuned!

Vail*Paloosa is Coming!

The folks behind Vail*Paloosa took a little time to sit down with The Vail Voice. Here's what they had to say:

How did you come up with the idea for Vail*Paloosa?

Andy (who grew up in Vail) and myself, came up with the idea of Vail*Paloosa together because they thought the Vail community would enjoy an event that shared our love of antiques and handcrafted items as much as we do!

Do you have a background in entertainment?

My father worked as an artist on many local western movies like the Quick and the Dead in Mescal and Andy worked as a youth at Old Tucson in the vintage photo studio. Together we've always had an appreciation for western memorabilia and a knack for designing and creating. For five years now, as owner of Queen Ceviche, I have sold fresh ceviche and salsas at the Rincon

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The Scout Merit Badge Day typically covers Aviation, Composites, Digital Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Fire Safety, Invention, NOVA/Energy, Nuclear Science, Radio, Robotics, Space Exploration, and Programming.

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Scout Day at Raytheon by Michelle Rouch

James Tarleton, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Council Commissioner, launches the opening of the 8th Annual Raytheon Merit Badge Day. Guest speaker, Laura McGill, Vice President of Engineering, Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS), encourages scouts to pursue a career in science and engineering and offers a flavor of Raytheon’s technology with a video clip of a Standard Missile-3 successful ballistic intercept mission.

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• Avoid alcohol and caffeine, including chocolate, within five hours of bedtime

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And even though this is one of my least popular tips: Keep pets out of the bed and make sure that the television stays off during sleep time.”

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Can you reverse lost sleep by trying to cram it in on the weekends?“It takes the average person three days to rebound from one night of sleep deprivation. In a weekend, you’re never going to recover at that rate. You’re better off just keeping a reasonable schedule.”

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Ask a Sleep Expert: Tips on Getting a Successful Snooze

Good sleep is more important to physical health than you may expect, linked to an increased risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes.

With Better Sleep Month just around the corner, we caught up with David Sholes, manager of Neurodiagnostics at Tucson Medical Center.

Why should I worry about whether I get rest? It’s not going to make me sick or anything, right?“Sleep in our culture is entirely under-rated. People think it’s more of an inconvenience than a true health concern, which is alarming.”

You read about “good sleep hygiene.” What’s that all about?“By keeping a regular routine, your body knows what time to go to sleep and what time to wake up, and is more likely to transition through the necessary four stages of sleep without interruption.”

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2. Don’t pass in a no passing zone.

3. Don’t make gestures.

4. Don’t roll down your window.

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“If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.” Chinese Proverb

Drive safely.

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4. Take Ownership - We all become upset with other people’s behaviors at times, but it is up to each of us to respond. We can choose not to allow someone else to ruin our day.

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Wednesday, April 123:30 PM - Lecture (followed by discussion) on “The Constitution and Federalist Papers, Part 5 - Conclusion and Current Issues" by Jed Kee, Academy Village resident and professor emeritus of public policy and public administration, George Washington University, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, April 133:30 PM - Lecture by Lori Riegel, director of the Vail Education Foundation, “Ecologies of School Engagement and Partnerships,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

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3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - ReSources "Meet and Greet" @ Vail Innovation Center, 10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, just east of Empire HS - FREE

5:00 PM - Spring Fling Dinner @ Flying Leap Vineyards, 342 Elgin Road, Elgin - For more information call - 520-954-3245 or go to: www.FlyingLeapVineyards.com/events

Monday, April 107:30 PM - Concert featuring early choral music by Collegium Musicum @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Tuesday, April 116:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Smile Awhile” @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/188338115

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6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Living After Suicide” @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/45265954

Wednesday, April 52:30 PM - Presentation on “Water Harvesting Options in Academy Village,” moderated by Joe Helgert, village resident and professor emeritus, Grand Valley State University, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, April 63:00 PM - Video on “ Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan"produced by the Foreign Policy Association, followed by a discussion led by Fred Volkmann, Academy Village resident and vice chancellor emeritus at Washington University, St. Louis, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Saturday, April 88:30 AM to 12:45 PM - American Red Cross Blood Drive Bloodmobile @ Vail American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Vail - For more information or to schedule an

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9:00 AM - Amerind’s Texas Canyon Trail Run @ Amerind Museum Campus, 2100 N. Amerind Road, Dragoon - For more info contact: Amerind Museum / 520-586-3666 / [email protected] / www.amerind.org - Registration website: http://www.active.com/dragoon-az/running/trail-run-races/texas-canyon-trail-run-2017

7:00 PM - Spring Musical Performance - Cienega High school is proud to present Rock of Ages: High School Edition @ Cienega High School Student Union, 12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Vail - Cafeteria doors open at 6:30, general admission is $10,and students and staff are $7.

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Tuesday, May 211:30 AM - Concert featuring Misael Barraza-Diaz, classical guitar virtuoso, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Hey, Good Lookin'” @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/46101778

Wednesday, May 33:30 PM - Lecture by Michael Chriss, Academy Village resident and professor emeritus of astronomy, College of San Mateo, “The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, May 42:30 PM - Lecture by James Reel, classical music director, Arizona Public Media, “Landscape and the Romantic Imagination Part 1," @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Tuesday, May 911:30 AM - Concert by Homero Ceron’s Latin jazz trio, The Voice of an Angel, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE hhhhhhhhhhhhh

Wednesday, April 263:30 PM - Lecture by Leslie Tolbert, U of A professor of neuroscience and cellular and molecular medicine, “The Neurobiology of Taste and Smell," @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, April 273:00 PM - Lecture by Emily Verdugo, program coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee of Arizona, “Community Cages: the Privatization of Our Criminal Justice System,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Saturday, April 293:00 PM Saturday, April 29 to11:00 AM, Sunday, April 30 - Amerind’s Wine Pairing and Cooking Al Fresco @ Amerind Museum Campus, 2100 N. Amerind Road, Dragoon - For more info contact: Amerind Museum / 520-586-3666 / [email protected] / www.amerind.org

Sunday, April 302:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Eta Pi Chapter in Vail invites anyone interested in getting involved in a fun philanthropic organization benefi tting local charities to a casual social @ Vail Realty conference room, 13190 E. Colossal Cave Road, Vail - For more info call (520)488-8375.

10:30 AM - Presidio Museum and Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block - Presidio District History Tour, @Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave. Tucson - www.tucsonpresidio.org - $40

3:00 PM - The Vail Chorale presents "A Salute to American Composers" with songs by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Randall Thompson and more, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - FREE admission, donations welcomed. More info at www.thevailchorale.org and at www.arizonasenioracademy.org.

Sunday, April 233:00 PM - Vail Chorale Spring Concert “Salute to American Composers.” @ Del Webb Lodge at Rancho del Lago, 10260 S. Blendu Way, Vail - Free admission, donations welcomed. More info at www.thevailchorale.org or email [email protected].

Tuesday, April 2511:30 AM - Recital by award-winning pianist Aryo Wicaksono, membership Manager for Chamber Music America, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Class Warfare” @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/39722255

11:30 AM - Concert by the Fred Fox Graduate Wind Quintet, the elite U of A student ensemble, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Amazing Grace” @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/206161411

Wednesday, April 193:30 PM - Video of lecture by Pierre Meystre, U of A professor of physics and optical science, “Domesticating the Quantum” (presented earlier in the U of A College of Science lecture series Rethinking Reality), @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, April 202:30 PM - Lecture by Richard Hanson, professor emeritus of the U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television, “Over the Rainbow - Songs of Conscience and Hope" @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

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Tips on What to Look for in a Quality Preschool

The following list has tips to help parents choose a quality preschool for their children. This list is a condensed version of the International Child Resource Institute, a global award-winning organization dedicated to improving the lives of children:

• Parents are greeted.

• The room encourages exploration.

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• Children guide their own learning, with teacher support.

The Vail Unified School District is recognized as one of the top-performing school districts in Arizona, winning countless awards and receiving national recognition. A division of VUSD, Vail Community Programs, which operates many certified 5 Star programs, offers highly innovative early childhood programs to provide the best possible start for our community’s students. Vail Community Programs offers Preschool, KinderPlus and Before & After School Care. They also offer a variety of Camp programs during the summer and when the school is on break in the fall, winter and spring. If you are interested in learning more about our programs you can visit our Facebook page; Vail Community Programs. Visit our website; www.vailkids.org or call 879-3931.


Local Student Competes in Tucson Rodeo

Aubrey Hoerning, 9, of Vail competes in Barrel Racing at the recent Tucson Rodeo. Aubrey is a student at Copper Ridge Elementary School.


2017 Dorothy Vanek Youth Concerto Winner

Vail resident and Pianist Nicholas Turner, age 17, won the 2017 Dorothy Vanek Youth Concerto Competition sponsored by the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Turner won a $1,000 cash prize and was invited to solo with the orchestra in concerts held on March 17, 18 and 19. He performed the first movement of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, the same piece he played in the competition.


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Mistletoe by Tyler Dostlik

I moved to Vail eleven years ago. For the past seven years landscaping, this beautiful area has been my profession. Tree trimming relaxes me throughout my work week. Mistletoe is spreading rapidly in Vail and has many residents concerned.

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the long upward grade leading east to Dragoon Summit. The track between Vail’s Siding and the town of Pantano proved to be the most difficult stretch to construct and maintain across Arizona. Happy 137th Birthday Vail!

This year VPS is hosting a community curation event to observe this important date. In an effort to preserve Vail’s stories, past and present. We will be set up to digitize photos, documents, take your photo and hear your Vail story. Community members are invited to bring family photographs, correspondence, and other written materials to the Vail Meet Yourself Community Curation Day. VPS is especially interested in materials related to the Vail, Corona de Tucson, Rincon Valley and Empire Mountain region from pre-1980. But more recent materials and stories are very important too! VPS will scan these items on the site and return the originals and the scans on a USB drive at no charge. Donations are appreciated, though. Preserving and documenting local history is at the core of our mission. Advance registration is suggested, but not required. Materials that can be scanned have a maximum size of 14 x 16 inches. Participants will have the opportunity to give Vail Preservation Society permission to archive the scans. By sharing historical images and ephemera from the area a more complete picture of our community over time will emerge.

VPS will have samples of preservation materials and suggested resources for the care of your family’s historical artifacts available. The event will take place at Christ Lutheran Vail, 14600 E. Colossal Cave Road on Saturday, April 29th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. For more information, or to register, call 520-419-4428, or email us at [email protected]

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to thank the many residents from 8-80 who have participated in the brainstorming, planning, and creation of the art. Especially our youth from six schools who have done amazing work. Residents, teachers, and students have created murals, interned with architects and engineers to create technical drawings, and welded an impressive railroad spike inspired “V” for Vail.

Vail Preservation Society has led the project, formed partnerships, secured grant funding, in-kind and cash donations. We want to thank our many partners who have made this local effort possible: Joy Mehulka with NRPR, Pima County, PAG’s Transportation Art By Youth grant, Arizona Humanities, Swaim Assoc., Schneider Structural Engineers, Vail School District, Vail Education Foundation, Santa Theresa Tile Works, and The Art at Rancho Milagrito Studio. And, the incredible teachers and students we worked with. Watch for details about a dedication event. We want to celebrate this community accomplishment.

Vail Meet Yourself 2017 is a celebration of The Town Between the Track’s™ 137th birthday! In March of 1880, 2,000 of Tucson’s inhabitants jubilantly welcomed the Iron Horse with a 38-gun salute. On April 24, 1880, an SPRR Facilitating train passed through Vail’s Siding located on the last flat stretch of land before

was one of the participating schools. Project photographs captured a Vail moment in time, as eager young students performed playlets and dances that reinforced the instruction they were receiving.

If you recognize any of the students in the photographs, please contact Vail Preservation Society. Call 520-419-4428 or email [email protected].

Placemaking is an important part of an engaged and visionary community. Art is an important component; it builds a strong sense of place and celebrates what is unique. The public art that will be installed along Colossal Cave Road has been six years in the making. We want

Health Rules!by J.J. Lamb

Healthy living and health education is nothing new. Each generation discovers new information and incorporates it into the social and educational fabric of daily life in ways that are relevant at the time. In the late 1920s, the Pima County Extension Service Health Rules program representatives traveled to rural schools to share the most up to date healthy living information. Students were instructed in personal hygiene, nutrition, exercise, and many were given their first toothbrush. Children were lined up, weighed and measured to see if they were “up to standard” for their age in height and weight.

Lessons included plays, dances, cooking, and supplementary food for students who were underweight or small for their age. The Extension Service representatives documented their work in reports and photographs. In group photos, students who were “up to standard” are standing tall, the other students are seated. Vail

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participated in the science fair: The students who spent countless hours preparing and conducting their experiments, parents who provided hours of support, as well as the community who rallied as judges. A special thank you goes to Nicole Coggshall, the 5th-grade teacher in charge of the fair; for her time and effort in organizing this special event.

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regarding the effects of artificial sugars on plant growth, and Lexi Wittwer with her project on the most effective ways to power the vanes of a radiometer. The judges enjoyed a wide range of topics from feeding horses to sneaking veggies into cupcakes. Ocotillo Ridge is filled with future scientists!

Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School, staff and students, would like to send a special thank you to all who

event inspiring. Fifth graders each conduct an experiment and display their projects throughout the week of parent-teacher conferences.

Out of 120 total projects, the top ten projects advance on to Vail Pride Day and then on to Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation for more competition. This winners included Sydney Richins with her project on plant growth, Mazzy Carls with her project

Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School Science Fair ResultsOcotillo Ridge Elementary School is grateful for a supportive community. The school welcomed nearly twenty judges from the Vail community on Wednesday, the 8th of February to judge the annual science fair. Many were repeat judges who found the

Vail Resident Amy Lam Named Finalist for National Award

Local author Amy Lam (writing as Amelia Autin) has been named as a finalist in the Romantic Suspense category of the 2017 RITA awards, for her recent book Killer Countdown. The RITA award, presented by the Romance Writers of America (RWA), is the most prominent award given throughout the genre of romance fiction. Killer Countdown tells the story of a reporter, who helps senator evade a deadly assassin in this thrilling "Man on a Mission" tale.

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Nicole Coggshall, the 5th-grade teacher in charge of the event, is in black, in between some contemplating judges.

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the huntress in this dream, this would probably be her subconscious mind’s way of expressing her desire to end oppressive and/or predatory treatment in her life or would be reflective of her desire to shift from feeling powerless to feeling powerful. Added to that, the fact that she mentioned that her husband hunts appears to be significant, as well, especially considering that she has had this dream more than once. It could be that some of her husband’s behavior may have prompted the dream, or it could simply be that her husband’s planned hunting trip prompted the dream. It is up to the dreamer to decide what the appropriate meaning of this connection may be. It may mean very little - or it could be the key to everything.

When contacted, the writer who requested the interpretation stated that the lion was most likely the co-worker’s husband because the husband was rather abusive and domineering, and the co-worker had been planning to leave the relationship. While the writer admitted that she did not feel comfortable discussing this with her co-worker, she stated that she felt that she had enough information to enable the co-worker to understand the dream and draw her own conclusions.

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and extremely territorial? Was it associated with beauty and power - or with danger and fear?

What is interesting is that, in the above dream, the roles of predator and prey are reversed. The dreamer, while afraid, is the aggressor; and what would traditionally be the

predator - the lion - is now the prey. The fact that the dreamer is frightened until she kills the lion would indicate that the lion is not a symbol of protection, self-confidence, or courage - but rather a symbol of predatory behavior, threat, or dominance. Again, when asked how she felt, the dreamer stated that she was “scared at first, but then relieved and happy when she killed the lion.” Unless

she had recently visited a zoo, or fell asleep watching some wildlife documentary, this is most likely symbolic of her desire to fight or conquer some aggressor or predator in her waking life, or it could be symbolic of a victory or fight with an aggressor which has already taken place.

In order to fully and correctly interpret this dream’s message, the dreamer must first identify and/or acknowledge who the predator/aggressor in her waking life would be. It is very probable that this predator/aggressor plays a central role in the dreamer’s life; for example, a significant other or a supervisor, because this person is depicted in her dream as “The King of the Jungle.”

Furthermore, since the dream lion was male, the predator/aggressor in her life would, most likely, be a male, as well. As for the dreamer becoming

especially, serve as symbols for predatory behavior - yet, they also symbolize courage (think The Wizard of Oz!), self-confidence, and protection. As one of nature’s most dangerous and powerful predators - yet, also one of its greatest protectors - it is small wonder that the lion has earned the title “King of the Jungle.”

However, before trying to interpret this dream, the dreamer must first decide what meaning she personally associates with the lion in this hunting scenario. For example, was the lion in the dream associated with a feeling of protection - or was it threatening

Dear Claire,

A woman I work with asked for a dream interpretation. She dreamed that she was hunting a lion, and then she killed the lion. She said that, in real life, her husband hunts all of the time and planned on going hunting in the morning; but she, herself, doesn’t hunt at all. Also, there are no lions in this area. I asked her how she felt in the dream, and she said that she was very scared at first, but then relieved and happy when she killed the lion. She has had this dream before and would like to know what this dream means. Thank you.

TIn psychology and literature, feline animals (which include lions) are most often symbols of power, dominance, freedom, territorialism, danger, courage, pride, protection, and predatory aggression. Lions,

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seemed more survivable than a 40-foot fall! Slowly and carefully I was finally able to work my way down to the bottom without incident. I then traversed to the opposite side of the canyon so I could capture the entire scene in a single frame.

As the afternoon waned, I finally needed to retreat from my special spot down the gorge, over the boulders, and back to my truck. It seemed easier going down, perhaps because of my euphoria and augmented by my desire to beat the sunset. On my return trek, I passed the shack and later crossed over a fence only to come face to face with a large and protective bull. Like a guardian over his range, his menacing horns reminded me of my trespass which motivated a quicker step.

By the time I reached my truck, I felt accomplished. My memory had served me well, I had found water, and I discovered an unusual and striking waterfall on the south side of the Rincon Mountains.

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15 feet above me to reach the water drop zone. The smooth granite rock reminded me of the power of water during high flows. It was obvious that monsoonal rains backed up inside the cavern and spilled out a different watercourse creating this treacherous ascent above me. Using every climbing technique I knew, I smeared my body over the slick rock and somehow managed to reach the small plateau at the bottom of the waterfall. From there, I could easily see the entrance to the watery grotto. The water had carved out a small trough which efficiently feeds the cavern with precious water. As the cistern filled up, the water coursed out the small hole on the other side of the pool. During high flows, it would spill over the route that I had come. What a fascinating place to find from a long forgotten map.

After a prolonged examination of my discovery, I realized that my departure would be harder than my arrival because of the precarious location of my position. At first, I thought it would be safer to climb up above me to a ledge, but the consequences of a misstep seemed to outweigh the difficulty of down climbing my ascent path. Ultimately, a 10-foot fall

on the right, but so did the visual prospect of running water so I headed east.

I was no longer hiking or hopping from rock to rock, but rather climbing and scrambling between massive well-worn Freightliner-sized obstacles from above. The stream bed was dry as a bone - hardly an encouraging sign for me. Nevertheless, I picked a spot 100 meters above me and decided that would be my turnaround spot and the end of the trail. Without

success, my south flank waterfall search would have to wait for another day.

I scrambled up to my predetermined spot, turned around to see the gorgeous downward scene, and as a paused, I heard something, an unexpected sound, a faint but clear sound of falling water! Reenergized, I quickly oriented myself towards the sound to make sure I wasn’t imaging it. After a few steps, upstream

the sound became more distinct even though it was still out of sight. Encouraged by my auditory discovery, I climbed over the next set of stair-step sarsens to finally view a small cascade of melting runoff. While the water reemerged in the stream bed, it was also clear that this little cascade was not the source of the falling water sound but rather a remnant of the flow. Nevertheless, high above me, I could see a likely cleft for my concealed waterfall.

After a little more rock climbing, I finally came into view of a stunning 70-foot free falling waterfall coming from the ridgeline above me. Even more stunning was the cavern that sucked up all the water! Just to the right of the drop zone was a grotto which siphoned all the water from the falls and spit it out through a small hole on the other side of the cliff! It begged further exploration!

To reach the small drain hole, I had to climb a 10-foot cliff face of erosion polished rock. Being very careful, I finally eased myself into position to see inside of the cave. The cavern included a quartz stripped rock room about the size of an SUV and a pool of crystal clear water which appeared to be about 5 feet deep. With light from water’s entrance, I could easily see the bottom, but clear water has a way of magnifying its depth. I carefully snapped some photos and decided to climb another

Chimney Creek Falls by Rob Samuelsen

Being a Hoosier through and through, many of my desert adventures revolve around the search for water. Some years ago, I saw the reference to a waterfall on a map of the southern flank of the Rincon Mountains. Ever since that day, I haven’t been able to find that same reference, almost as if the waterfall dried up and disappeared.

Based on my best recollection, it was time to try to find this distant memory. I set off on a checker board of dirt roads only to be turned back by locked gates. As frustrating as it is to be blocked access to public lands, I eventually decided to ignore subtle warnings and hoof it in by foot. Donning my camera, water bottle, and jacket, I set forth on a beeline towards Chimney Canyon. From a distance, there is nothing that would distinguish this canyon from the many other washes. As I followed an overgrown double track, I eventually entered a small canyon and its watercourse. As I proceeded upstream, there was a small water flow in the creek bed and eventually, I reached an old rancher’s shack and a well. The water troughs were full of water which seemed to indicate the property was still maintained even though it was on Federal Wilderness land. It would have been a humble abode for a recluse.

Another couple of hundred yards above the shack, the running water disappeared beneath the sands which explained the strategic location of the cattleman’s well and cistern. While it might have been tactical for the rancher, it was discouraging for a waterfall searcher. Nevertheless, I continued upstream hopping from rock to rock until the canyon split, leaving me the decision to go right or left. The boulders seemed larger

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The plastron on males is concave and flat on females. The forelimbs of the Sonoran Desert tortoise are paddle-like with strong claws

and sharp, flat scales (Photo 3), both used in digging their burrows. The forelegs are larger than the short, stocky hind legs. Many of the anatomical characteristics described above would require handling to see and were therefore not observed in the specimen photographed.

The Sonoran Desert tortoise occupies a diverse range of habitats from sea level to about 5,000 feet and appears to do particularly well in rugged rocky uplands associated with hillsides, mountain slopes, and canyons.

It has been estimated that desert tortoises spend at least 95% of their lives in their burrows or in rock shelters or depressions in the ground to escape both the summer and winter extremes in temperature. Burrows also have higher humidity which helps prevent dehydration.

The environmental conditions within burrows dug by desert tortoises are also favorable to many other desert animals who take up habitation within them.

The Sonoran Desert tortoise has low fecundity, taking between 15 and 20 years before reaching sexual maturity. And, the survival rate for hatchling to adulthood is estimated to only be between 2 and 5%.

Mating occurs during the early monsoon season, typically between June and early August during which mature males develop two large white glands around their chins. A female G. morafkai can retain viable sperm from mating one cycle to fertilize eggs the following

season. She will lay a single clutch of between 1 and 12 eggs, buried within a burrow. It is estimated a female can lay up to 85 eggs in her lifetime.

Hatchlings emerge at the end of the monsoon season. It takes up to five years for their shells to fully

preservation, leave a tortoise be. That, in fact, is a good rule to follow with all wild creatures who share their desert with us.

The Sonoran Desert tortoise can live up to 80 years and grow to having a shell 15 inches in length. The size of the specimen seen in the Park was close to that size and must have been nearly that old (Photo 2) and appeared to be in excellent health.

Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have a longer gular horn (the forward extension of the lower shell below the head and neck). The carapace, or upper shell, of G. morafkai is high domed with distinct growth rings and can range in color from tan and various shades of brown to dark gray and nearly black. The lower shell, or plastron, is tan to yellow in color in both sexes.

in the desert southwest.

G. agassizii and G. morafkai are geographically separated by the Colorado River. With G. agassizii on west side and G. morafkai are found on the east in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and the Mexican states of Sonora and Sinaloa.

Although the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service presented a finding in the Federal Register in 2015 that G. morafkai was neither threatened nor endangered, the Arizona Game and Fish Department classify it as a Tier 1b “Species of Greatest Conservation Need.” Under Arizona State law, it is unlawful to harass, harm, pursue,

hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, collect, or release captives of G. morafkai into the wild.

The reasons for Arizona’s stringent regulations meant to protect the Sonoran Desert tortoise go beyond protecting it from purposeful harm by humans. A number of diseases have been documented effecting Gopherus population declines and human handling and release of pet tortoises into the wild have been contributing factors. Additionally, tortoises will relieve themselves as a fright response when even handled casually. This puts the tortoise under greater risk of death due to excessive water and electrolyte loss.

Incursion into tortoise habitat by human land development and associated infrastructure has also been identified as causal factors affecting tortoise populations. Even wind and solar farms are recognized as posing significant threats to the habitat and survival of desert tortoises. For their own safety and

Sonoran Desert Tortoiseby John R. Leeper

On a hike within the Rincon Mountain District’s Saguaro National Park, one of the longest-lived yet most newly named residents crossed my trail (Photo 1.). It was a mature Sonoran Desert tortoise.

The tortoise was considered to be Gopherus agassizii (Agassiz's desert tortoise) prior to it being renamed Gopherus morafkai (Sonoran Desert tortoise or Morafka’s desert tortoise) in 2011. The renaming followed extensive studies that separated the latter from the former based on DNA, geography and behavior. In making the species separation, a tortoise from Tucson became the type species used in describing and differentiating G. morafkai from G. agassizii.

G. agassizii has gone through a litany of scientific name changes since first being described in 1863. The name Gopherus refers to the ability of species in the genus to excavate burrows which have been reported to be as long as 40 feet. The specific name agassizii was given in honor of a Swiss-American zoologist, Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz. The specific name morafkai followed similar suit and was named in honor of Professor David Joseph Morafka for his studies and conservation efforts for tortoises

Photo 3: Front leg of a Sonoran Desert tortoise showing the well-developed claws and sharp flat scales on the front leg used

for digging burrows.

Photo 2: An example of a healthy mature Sonoran Desert tortoise.

Photo 1: A Sonoran Desert tortoise crossing the trail in front of me.

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diverting heat. A wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses help protect the skin.

• Drink it down: a good mixture of water and electrolyte fl uids. If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

• Know your limits: don’t hike farther than you can handle. Stop and rest frequently in the shade to allow your body to cool.

• Know the signs: Call 911 immediately if you or a companion experience cramps, dizziness, or fatigue that does not improve with rest and rehydration.

Shelley is an EMT and a mountain rescue technician with the Southern

Arizona Rescue Association, Tucson’s non-profi t, all-volunteer search and rescue organization

since 1958. Shelley is a University of Arizona graduate and Tucson writer

and spends her free time in the mountains.

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Here’s how to stay safe when hiking – or just living – in Tucson’s summertime temps:

• Appropriate attire: light-colored clothes refl ect sunlight,

Hike Smart in the Summer Heat by Shelley Littin

Several heat-related deaths occurred on Tucson’s trails in 2016, and 2017 already has set records for some of the hottest days in decades. To stay safe, it’s vital to understand the signs and progression of heat illness, and be prepared to prevent it.

Bottom line: heat can kill, and quickly. Our bodies need time to acclimatize to warmer weather, which means that out-of-state visitors are at greater risk of being physiologically unprepared to handle the heat. Each of us has a unique threshold of heat exposure we can safely endure.

With more frequent heat exposure, our metabolic, biochemical, and cardiovascular systems adapt, cooling us more effi ciently. Blood vessels widen to bring blood near the skin to cool quickly, and we sweat more readily. Sweat cools the body as it evaporates off your skin, but can leave you depleted of fl uid and necessary electrolytes.

Heat exhaustion can occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures, and can indicate dehydration or salt depletion. Signs of heat exhaustion include excessive sweating, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you notice yourself or companions developing signs of heat exhaustion, immediately stop in the shade, rest, and drink water and electrolytes.

If untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke in a matter of minutes. A victim of heat stroke will be unable to adapt to high temperatures. Their skin will be hot to touch, and they will cease sweating as their systems break down. High internal temperatures can cause brain damage, coma, and death. If someone develops heat stroke, their body must be cooled as quickly as possible; wet their clothes with any fl uid available, submerge them to the chin in cool water if possible, and provide shade.

Above all, call for help immediately if you think someone needs assistance. The Southern Arizona Rescue Association (SARA) is Pima County’s non-profi t, all-volunteer search and rescue organization assisting the Pima County Sheriff ’s Department, on-call 24/7. SARA is proud to

harden and it is in this period they are most vulnerable to predation. While Gila monsters are thought to be the primary predator of young, soft shelled Sonoran Desert tortoises other reptiles, arthropods, birds and mammals also contribute to their low survival rate.

Sonoran Desert tortoises hibernate in there burrow during the winter months but may emerge on warm winter afternoons. Male begin hibernation sooner and emerge later than females. Juvenile tortoises emerge before adults. They are most active foraging for food at temperatures between 79 and 93 F° and following rain.

The Sonoran Desert tortoise is a herbivore with grasses composing the bulk of their diet. It is thought that displacement of native grasses with introduced species has placed a strain on tortoise populations due to diff erences in nutritional value. G. morafkai also consume herbs, tree shoots and roots, wildfl owers, and cactus pads, fl owers and fruit. They are also known to consume rocks and soil. It is believed that this practice provides the animal with calcium and other minerals, supplements intestinal bacteria, and act as grind stones in the stomach; aiding in the digestion of their forage.

The Sonoran Desert tortoise is another of our unique desert neighbors we should appreciate from a distance without disruption. For those interested in more information on the Sonoran Desert tortoise, conduct a web search on Gopherus morafkai.

John’s interest in nature began as a child while hiking in the mountains and playing on the beaches of his native Hawaii. Formal training in fi eld ecology and tropical agriculture led to a global career in agricultural development. He has published both technical and non-technical papers and since his retirement observing, studying and writing on nature has become a hobby.

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Teachers are respectfully referred to by their first names. In gymnasium, every hour or so the class is paused for a short coffee break or a scone. 100% of our work is on with a computer and we don't have any textbooks. One more notable difference in Denmark is a relaxed feeling in the school. There are typically only 1-2 exams per course per semester along with approximately 1 hour total of

homework per night. I can’t even begin to count the amount of exams and tests I took while in the U.S. Additionally, my American nightly homework requirements were approximately 2-4 hours, while at Cienega High School. Another difference is that at the end of the year students are given a month off to study for the big 3 exams of their choice. These exams decide if they move on to the next grade level. 2 of these 3 final exams are given orally.

I love being able to experience this culture and more importantly to learn from both systems. By immersing myself in the schooling system in Denmark, I’ve been able to explore what needs improvement and what works in both of the school systems.

Kelsey Thomas is a Rotary exchange student

currently living in Denmark.

She graduated high school in 2016 and is spending

1 year in Europe,

learning the language and culture while being a

youth ambassador for the U.S. Rotary program.

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While in the United States there is a strict structure that all students follow (elementary, middle and then high school), Denmark allows students to choose the path of schooling in the upper grades they want to take based on their strengths and interests. It is normal to take off for gap years to attend a boarding school, work, or simply travel. Because of this freedom, the normal graduating age of students is 19-21. While I am here in Denmark, I attend “gymnasium,” which is one version of high school. It is 3 years long and all teens stay with the same class of 20 peers and the same group of teachers for each of these years.

The environment at this school is more like a United States university than a high school, as classes are always changing and frequently canceled when the teacher is not available. Some days I have up to 4 class periods while others I have only 1. In their first year of gymnasium, students choose which subjects they want to focus on, and then are grouped into classes based on that choice. For example, my class has students who focus on politics and music, so these particular classes we take are much harder than our math and language subjects. My political and music classes are similar to my honors and AP classes in the United States. This allows students to develop their strengths in a safe classroom environment and to grow

our American system. One noticeable difference is that the environment is more relaxed. There are fewer exams and testing requirements in Denmark.

Denmark Through the Eyes of an American - Education Systemby Kelsey Thomas

Now that I have lived in Denmark for almost 7 months, I have had time to reflect on the differences between our two countries. I’ve learned the Danish language, tasted all the traditional foods, toured castles and churches, experienced the weather, and even attended Danish school. The education system in Denmark is very different than our American school system.

When Danish children start in kindergarten, they have a choice to enroll in an “outdoor kindergarten.” This is a class that does not take place in a classroom, but is entirely outside. The children climb trees, play in the water, and learn about nature outside; even in the harsh Danish winter! Many foreigners that come to Denmark are shocked by the amount of freedom and trust that is placed in small children here.

Grades 1-9 are referred to as “folkskole” and are fairly similar to

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Team building is important in Danish school. Here her class had to build rafts and cross a cold fjord working together to accomplish the task.


free weights or the machines that are available. You can work upper and lower body using a weight that you can comfortably do one set of 8 to 12 reps on all machines that address upper and lower body. This can rebuild muscle tissue on adults between 50 and 90 years of age. When you can comfortably complete 12 reps with good technique you can increase the weight by 5%.When you are doing resistance exercises both upper and lower body always give yourself a minimum 48hour between sessions allowing these muscles to recover.

Rick MacKay, is a Certifi ed

Fitness Trainer who has spent past fi ve years working with seniors. His focus is to

put together a workout plan that motivates

people to commit to a better and healthier lifestyle, one that would help

them feel better about themselves and have some fun doing it.

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arthritis, low back pain, and as well as all-cause mortality.

Fortunately, muscle loss is reversible, and research reveals that resistance exercise is highly eff ective for increasing muscle mass for all ages.

Standard resistance exercise machines found in most all fi tness facilities are good for starting a program. Most of these facilities off er classes ( weight training, cardio and circuit type training ). I have found that most of these facilities off er to their members a complete orientation to the resistance exercise and cardio machines. Take advantage of this and take good notes and do not be afraid to ask questions. Personal Trainers are available for one on one training. There are other options if you are interested in pursuing this with your own programs.

A good program to start with is 2 to 3 days a week for 20 to 40 minutes of exercise resistance training. If you're planning on joining a fi tness center you can do this program using

Strength Trainingby Rick MacKay

Strength training is eff ective for increasing strength for all ages and is very important for older men and women over 50 years of age. These older adults, after 50 who have been inactive, can lose 5 pounds of muscle tissue every decade plus picking up 15 pounds of fat gain, if they do not engage in some type of resistance training. Project this over 30 years and this could result in losing 15 pounds of muscle and adding 30 pounds of fat. This also can have major health implications such as obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, heart disease, stroke,

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