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SAHUARITAmagazine

2010-2011A special supplement to

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Looking Forward

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Table of Contents

32 Sahuarita Emergency Service PROVIDERS

33 Useful INFORMATION

6-7 From the MAYOR

8-10 Council PROFILES

11 Government at your FINGERTIPS

12-13 Sahuarita through the AGES

14-16 Parks & RECREATION

17 Inside the LIBRARY

20-21 Sahuarita Unified School DISTRICT

22 Sahuarita teens in ACTION

24 Doing business in SAHUARITA

25-26 Opportunities for economic DEVELOPMENT

27 Planning for a sustainable FUTURE

30 Events in SAHUARITA

31 Local clubs & ORGANIZATIONS

32-33 Southern Arizona ATTRACTIONS

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Since incorporating in 1994, the town has grown from a small rural community of 1,900 residents into a modern and emerging town of 25,000.

Sahuarita offers residents a quiet, small-town alternative with many of the amenities one expects. Sahuarita is situated at the northern reaches of

the Santa Cruz River Valley, an area unique in its history, culture and environment, from the rich Sonoran Desert landscape and the Santa Rita Mountains to the pecan orchards lining the banks of the Santa Cruz River.

The town of Sahuarita (Saw-wah-ree-ta) began as an eight-room adobe ranch house on a 7,600-acre cattle ranch. Originally named “Sahuarito,” or “little Saguaro,” the ranch house also served as the post office and stage-coach station from 1879 until 1890. Today, our unique name defines our unique community.

Welcome to th e town of Sahuarita!

From the MAYOR


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About Mayor Lynne SkeltonLynne Skelton’s term as mayor began in June 2007, and she

has served on the Sahuarita Town Council since 1999.Skelton moved to Southern Arizona in 1986 and has lived in

Sahuarita since 1993. She is married, has one daughter living in Tucson and one daughter and granddaughter living in Sahuarita.

From 1986 until 2005, Skelton was employed in the title and escrow industry in Arizona. After a career as a branch manager and certified escrow officer, she decided to spend more time with her family and pursue public service as an elected official.

Skelton is passionate about her town, its quality of life and sense of place she finds in Sahuarita. She is someone that exemplifies service above self, not only in her role of elected official but in her personal life as well.

The mayor also serves the greater community in other capaci-ties, including as chairwoman of the Regional Transportation Au-thority, on the executive board of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, as a board member of TREO and of the Arizona Tax Com-mission, and on the Southern Regional Advisory Council for the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.

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The town started with very little. In fact, some of the first council meet-ings were held in the town clerk’s living room, and her foyer served as the clerk’s office. Today, the town’s 142 employees provide Sahuarita with a broad range of public services, while the town administration is conducted in our 64,000-square-foot Municipal Complex completed in 2008.

Even during these times of economic uncertainty, the town continues planning for the future. It is essential we develop our local economy to its maximum potential. The council-approved Strategic Plan for Economic Development outlines our strategy and challenges the town, landowners, developers and others to develop a local, sustainable and diversified econ-omy through the recruitment of higher-wage employers to our community. The goal is to create opportunities for our residents to work locally at jobs commensurate with their education and skill level.

Preparing for future growth also means preparing our infrastructure to

meet the demands of that growth. With that in mind, the town is expand-ing and improving the main corridor that runs through the heart of our government, business and education districts.

In partnership with the Regional Transportation Authority, more than three miles of Sahuarita Road east of Interstate 19 is being expanded to four lanes with curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, drainage controls and a new bridge over the Santa Cruz River.

In addition, we recently completed the last phase of the La Cañada Road expansion and realignment, which ties into the Sahuarita Road expan-sion.

As mayor, I look forward to meeting the challenges of our growing com-munity while maintaining the small-town, intimate lifestyle that attracted us to Sahuarita.

Whether you live here or you’re just visiting, I invite you to discover Sahuarita!

Lynne Skelton

Mayor, Town of Sahuarita

Vice Mayor Phil ConklinConklin grew up on a farm in Michigan and

moved to Sahuarita in 2000. He has served on the Town Council since 2003 and was selected to be vice mayor in 2007.

Conklin, 77, and his wife, Connie, reside in Quail Creek. The couple has seven children, 13 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Conklin is a retired elementary school prin-cipal and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Drake University and a master’s from Wayne State University.

He is the scholarship chairman for the Valle Verde Rotary club and as such has presented their scholarship to a deserving Sahuarita

graduate for each of the last seven years. He is a volunteer leader for the Stephen Ministry Caregiving Program at Valley Presbyterian Church, and a former Property Owners’ Association board member for Quail Creek.

He has traveled extensively in 71 foreign countries and 49 of the 50 states. He has visited many of the national parks, canoed, hiked the Ap-palachian Trail, is a certified scuba diver, skier, golfer and an avid reader of mystery novels.

Conklin’s priorities as vice mayor are listening, learning, questioning and studying issues that contribute to developing Sahuarita into a greater place for families to live, grow and enjoy. He is focused on maintaining fiscal responsibility to prevent future property taxes. He advocates part-

nerships with developers, the schools and the county on roads, bike lanes, parks and economic development.

His favorite things about the town are the great neighbors and friends, outstanding community developments, the pecan trees, and the sun-shine.

Duane BlumbergBlumberg came to Sahuarita in 2005 and

was elected to the Town Council in 2009. His professional career involved academics and economic development.

A Ph.D. mathematician, Blumberg spent 35 years at the University of Louisiana, where he was a faculty member, department chairman and dean of the College of Sciences. As vice president, he supervised the university’s spe-cialized research and development centers and

its research park, and helped to form partnerships between companies and faculty members for the commercialization of university research.

Following his academic career, Blumberg was appointed by the governor as Louisiana’s deputy secretary of economic development. He served as chief administrative officer of the department, led efforts to strengthen the contributions of the state’s higher education institutions to economic development, and was involved with several major development projects.

Blumberg is particularly interested in the implementation of Sahuarita’s Strategic Plan for Economic Development, which envisions the creation of


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He and his wife, Margaret, have been married for 45 years and reside in the Quail Creek community. Their son and his family live in Europe.

Scott DownsAssistant superintendent for the Sahuarita

Unified School District, Downs, 37, was elected to the Town Council in May 2007. Downs was born and raised in Tucson. He and his wife, Darby, have lived in Rancho Sahuarita since 2005.

Downs has been an educator for 12 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education mathematics from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in educational

leadership from Northern Arizona University.“The highest responsibility and achievement in my life was becoming

a principal. To be responsible for hundreds of students in terms of their safety, education and emotional well-being is one I take very seriously,” Downs says.

“Sahuarita is so young in terms of what it can be. I want to be part of the process of determining our future,” he says. “With both young families and retirees, it has such potential.”

Kara EgbertEgbert was elected to the Town Council in

2009 and has lived in Sahuarita since 2005. She grew up in Liberty, Mo., which nearly doubled its population but still maintained its small-town values. Egbert desires the town of Sahua-rita to accomplish the same thing and she is working towards that goal.

Egbert earned a bachelor of science degree in recreation management from Brigham Young University. She worked for several cit-

ies in Utah managing recreation programs, fitness centers and parks. She was involved with special events such as First Night and the Freedom Festi-val in Provo. Egbert ran soccer programs that included more than 250 youth teams. She also helped run one of the largest fitness centers in Utah.

When Egbert moved to Arizona, she volunteered to be on the Sahua-rita Parks and Recreation Commission and served as chairwoman for two years. She currently volunteers in her children’s school classrooms and is the committee chairwoman for a local Cub Scout pack.

Egbert is married and has five children ranging from age 9 to less than a year old. She is enjoying serving on the council and is excited about the next several years. She looks forward to improving communication from the town to the residents as well as bringing the town together with special events and service opportunities. She plans to continue working hard to keep small-town values in this growing community.

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CouncilPROFILES

Rosanna GabaldonGabaldon was elected to the Town Council

in May 2009. Born in Bermuda, she has lived in Japan, the Philippines and Panama, and in Arizona since 1973. Gabaldon and her hus-band, Arturo, have been married for 22 years. Their son, Andrés, is attending the University of Arizona.

Gabaldon moved to Sahuarita in 2004 from Tucson and has served on Sahuarita’s Parks and Recreation Commission and Economic Development Commission.

Gabaldon also serves on the South Pima Re-gional Partnership Council, First Things First, the Greater Green Valley Community Founda-

tion, the Green Valley Sahuarita Community Food Bank Advisory Board and the Friends of the Green Valley Library Board.

She is committed to keeping Sahuarita a great place to raise a family and to settle down. Her priorities on the council are to preserve local val-ues, encourage development of sustainable water supplies, and to keep the community economically diversified and sustainable.

Charles E. OldhamA native of Enid, Okla., Oldham, 69, has resided in Sahuarita for 40 years

and has served on the Town Council since 1994. He resides in the Rancho Buena Vista neighborhood and has two children and five grandchildren.

Oldham retired from the Sahuarita Unified School District in 2006 after serving 38 years in positions including industrial arts teacher, principal and interim superintendent.

Oldham holds an associate’s degree from Eastern Arizona Junior College, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northern Arizona University. He completed additional graduate work at the University of Arizona.

Oldham is currently a charter member of the Green Valley/Sahuarita Optimist Club as well as the Sahuarita Elks Club, and is a member of the Santa Cruz Friends of the NRA. His hobbies include family, hiking, hunting and fishing.

Oldham’s priorities as a council member are working to ensure the town provides a family-centered, safe and wholesome quality of life for all residents.

He enjoys the friendly people that live and work in Sahuarita. Local shopping excursions sometimes require extended periods of time because of the engaging conversations with residents about town and family ex-periences. “It is a pleasure to move about the community and be received with a smile and a hand shake,” Oldham says.

He also loves the location. “Within 30 minutes or less, I can be hiking in the Santa Rita Mountains or attending a concert in Tucson; after taking part in these experiences, return to a quiet, restful Sahuarita.”

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Government at yourFINGERTIPS

Federal governmentSahuarita town limits fall within the boundaries of Congres-

sional District 8. Arizona’s congressional members are elected every two years in even-numbered years and its two Senate members are elected statewide every six years on staggered terms.

Want to know more? Visit http://www.house.gov and http://www.senate.gov. You can also learn about the many federal agencies by visiting http://www.firstgov.gov.

State governmentThere are 30 legislative districts within the Arizona State Legislature.

State representatives and senators are elected every two years in even-numbered years. The state legislature meets January through May. Sa-huarita is in Legislative District 30.

Want to know more? Visit http://azleg.state.az.us. You can also go

to the Arizona state Web site at http://www.az.gov. This site has links to all state government agencies, as well as information on statewide elected officials, such as Gov. Jan Brewer and the Arizona secretary of state.

Pima CountySahuarita is in Pima County, which has five elected supervisors, as

well as an elected attorney, sheriff, treasurer, recorder, assessor and superintendent of schools. Of these five supervisors, three help repre-sent parts of Sahuarita.

Want to know more? Visit http://www.co.pima.az.us.

Town of SahuaritaSahuarita or “little saguaro” as the name

translates, has a seven-member council, with the mayor being selected from among the coun-cil members by the council. Regular Town Coun-cil meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Want to know more? Visit www.ci.sahuarita.az.us or follow on Twit-ter at www.twitter.com/Sahuarita_az.

Sahuarita Unified School DistrictThe Sahuarita Unified School District covers a geographic area of 600

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Sahuarita’s NameA German map is the earliest know reference to the town of “Sahuarito”

in 1875. The first U.S. map from the Department of Interior listed the town as

“Saurita” in 1879. The Saurita town name would continue to be found on successive maps of 1880 and 1890.

Hohokam (A.D. 200-1450) and Sobaipuri (A.D. 1400-1900) Indians lived in the Santa Cruz River Valley long before Euro-

pean and American mapmakers arrived. And the Tohono O’odham Nation shares its border with part of Sahuarita’s northern town boundary.

In 1879, Sahuarito Ranch was created by James Kilroy Brown and Olive Leticia Brown. The Browns chose the name “Sahuarito” because of the many saguaros in the area. It was one of the original ranches along the Santa Cruz River at a time when the region was thick with mesquite and cottonwood trees.

The Browns operated the ranch as a stagecoach station from 1879 until 1890. Stagecoach drivers and their passengers, traveling between Arivaca and Tucson, stopped to rest, eat and care for the horses. Olive Brown de-scribed life on the Sahuarito Ranch:

“Our furniture was most primitive … We had long benches at the dining room table — a rude affair made to accommodate 20 or 30 people for we kept a stagecoach station, and night after night we had a full house — all men, and so courteous and nice to me — not the kind I’d been expecting

to see, but men who were lawyers, doctors, and almost all college men, a happy surprise.”

The eight-room adobe ranch, with extra thick walls and high ceilings, boasted 7,600 acres where the couple ran up to 4,000 head of cattle under the B&B brand.

A small community developed in the area named Sahuarito, while the railroad laid tracks through the area (which remain to this day) and estab-lished a station and post office. Although originally surveyed by the Texas Western Railroad, Southern Pacific Railroad operated the route until the late 20th century.

No one seems certain about how “Sahuarito” changed to “Sahuarita.” In fact, Spanish-speaking members of the community once tried to have the name changed back to “Sahuarito” because this is the proper Spanish spelling. Through many spellings and alterations, the name reflects the community’s ranch history and the landmark Sonoran Desert cactus.

20th century farmingThe Continental Farm plays a central role in town history. In 1915, wor-

ried about the possibility of a German blockade of rubber imports, Bernard Baruch, Joseph Kennedy and J.P. Morgan founded the farm along the Santa Cruz River with hopes of growing guayule, a type of rubber plant. The project was abandoned after the end of World War I. In 1922, they sold the farm to Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. The Queen rented the land to cotton farmers, and cotton remained the primary crop for four decades.

In 1948, R. Keith Walden relocated the Farmers Investment Co. (FICO)

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from California to Arizona, buying the Continental Farm lands from the queen. During the 1950s, Walden raised cotton, ran 9,000 sheep in the Santa Cruz Valley, and had a feedlot with more than 20,000 head of cattle.

In 1965, with fears of a fall in demand for cotton resulting from the advent of synthetic fibers, Walden switched his crop to pecans. Today, Dick and Nan Walden run the FICO pecan orchard, among the largest in the world, with more than 6,000 acres and 100,000 trees. The orchard and pe-can processing plant are major employers in the town, and FICO exports pecans to wholesalers, bakers and candy makers around the world.

War comes to SahuaritaIn World War II, the Army Air Corps from Davis-Mon-

than Air Force Base first used the 27,046-acre Sahuarita Bombing and Gunnery Range for practice bombing runs. The Air Force built the Sahuarita Flight Strip in 1943, with a paved runway, four towers and other buildings. Presently, the former airstrip has been converted into a roadway that leads to the Sahuarita Unified School District’s Sahuarita Park and Edge Charter School.

Both were built among the remains of the older Air Force buildings.Camp Continental, a labor camp for German prisoners of war, was also

located in Sahuarita. It was located around what is now Continental Ranch, west of the Nogales Highway and the Quail Crossing Boulevard intersec-tion. The population of 250 prisoners primarily worked in agriculture, tending to cotton and vegetable crops.

The Titan Missile Museum, built in 1963 during the height of the Cold War, is also located in Sahuarita. It is the only Titan missile site in the world accessible to the public. The actual Titan II missile, the most powerful nucle-ar missile on standby in the U.S., remains in the silo for visitors to see.


Left to right: Olive “Ollie” Brown, James Kilroy “Jim” Brown, the proprietors of Sahuarito Ranch, and their daughter Clara “Keno” Brown. Photo taken ca. 1892, when Jim Brown also served as

Pima County Sheriff.

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Anamax Park Recreation Center17501-1 S. Camino de Las Quintas, Sahuarita, AZ 85629Phone: (520) 445-7850 Fax: (520) 445-7858Web site: http://www.ci.sahuarita.az.usHours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: classes only. Sunday: closed.

Sahuarita Town Hall375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629Phone: (520) 822-8896 Fax: (520) 822-8895Administration office hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: closed

Anamax ParkHours of operation: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

17501 S. Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Anamax Park currently has 23 developed acres with approximately 9.5 acres of turf and a 5,000-square-foot recreation center, with its own hours of operation. At build-out of the cur-rent expansion plan, the park will consist of a total of 35 acres.

Anamax Park contains four ramadas (two

with electricity) that can be rented by the public, nine uncovered picnic areas, 12 barbecue grills, three lighted regulation Little League fields, one lighted football field, one lighted multi-use/soccer field and two concession facilities.

This park also includes a covered playground, full basketball court, sand volleyball court and a modular Skate Spot.

Other park features include two public restroom buildings and a half-mile multi-use pathway surrounding the north half of the park. Addition-ally there is a one-acre dog park, the Anamax Bark Park, which is an unsu-pervised facility, so please use at your own risk.

To review Park and Facility rules and guidelines, please refer to the town Web site or contact the Parks and Recreation Department, (520) 822-8896 or (520) 445-7850.

Parque Los ArroyosHours of operation: sunrise to sunset18225 S. Avenida Arroyo

Seco, Sahuarita, AZ 85629Parque Los Arroyos is a

seven-acre neighborhood park with a two-acre turf area within the Los Arroyos residential development.

The park has three large

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ramadas with barbecue grills that can be reserved for a fee and an addi-tional five single covered picnic areas also with barbecue grills.

Other features include a full basketball court, covered playground, drink-ing fountain, bike rack, public restroom, and a multiuse pathway within the park.

This is a great place to have small family and friend gatherings. There is a small parking area off Calle de Marzo on the north and a larger parking area to the south off Avenida Arroyo Seco in the Los Arroyos subdivision.

Sahuarita Lake Park Hours of operation: sunrise to sunset15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, AZ 85629Sahuarita Lake Park is a 15-acre park that includes a 10-acre lake

with grassy areas and shade trees. The lake is part of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Urban Fishing Program.

The pathway surrounding the lake is approximately one mile in length and includes several fitness stations. The park also includes two restroom facilities, a terraced amphitheater, two gazebos, two wa-ter fountains, seat walls, checkerboard tables and 15 uncovered picnic areas.

The amphitheater can be reserved for a fee with a permit. There is no swimming allowed in Sahuarita Lake and gas-powered watercrafts are prohibited.

Anza Trail ParkHours of operation: Monday through

Friday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Weekends and holidays 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

15490 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Anza Trail Park is a joint-venture park in cooperation with the Sahua-

rita Unified School District. This 11-acre park is adjacent to Anza Trail School.

It offers two lighted softball fields, and one lighted multiuse football/soc-cer field. The park also has two lighted basketball and two lighted tennis courts. The park’s additional amenities include one covered playground, four shaded picnic areas, a restroom/concession facility, and a half-mile walking trail surrounding the fields.

Quail Creek—Veterans Municipal ParkHours of operation: sunrise to sunset1905 S. Old Nogales Highway, Sahuarita, AZ 85629This park will be built in phases. The first was constructed with Quail

Creek Community Facilities District funding and some additional funds from the town. Phase 1 consists of six acres; the overall build-out will total 25 acres.

The park has a covered playground, ramada with tables and barbecue grill, and a two-acre off-leash dog area that includes two small shade rama-das. A restroom facility is planned in the near future.

North Santa Cruz Park Hours of operation: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.14455 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, AZ 85629This park is the town’s newest, opened Aug. 1, 2009. The 14-acre park

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consists of one lighted junior league baseball field, two lighted football/soccer fields, and one lighted overlaid multi-use field.

Additional amenities include a covered playground with ramada, lighted basketball court, Skate Park, a restroom facility and four ramadas that can be reserved for a fee.

Programs & EventsThe Parks Maintenance division created an adopt-a-park program and

still offers a few available parks for adoption. For more information, call Parks & Facilities Manager Brian De Breceny at (520) 822-8889 or e-mail at [email protected].

The Parks & Recreation Department is entering its seventh year, and now offers a total of six parks for public enjoyment. Starting with a handful of programs and staff, the department now offers more than 50 programs, activities and events throughout the year. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (520) 445-7850 or (520) 822-8896 for a schedule of activi-ties and events or visit the Web site http://www.ci.sahuarita.az.us.

A sample of classes, events and programs the department offers in-clude:

ClassesAfter-school program for ages 6 to 12Creative dance for youthBallroom dancing for youthArt classes for youthTots for ages 3 to 5Karate for Kids 4 and olderItty Bitty Sports for ages 3 to 5CPR/First Aid for ages 16 and olderHealthcare provider classCentral Pet dog obedience classYear-round fitness classes for ages 16 and older that include body sculpting, step, Pilates, yoga and more. Youth day camps (seasonal)

Sports/Activities(Youth leagues are run by non-profit organizations) Adult volleyball leagueAdult softball leagueAdult soccer leagueHiking club for ages 16 and olderOpen gym at Sahuarita Middle School Gym for ages 16 and up during the regular school year

Community EventsTown of Sahuarita Outdoor Wellness Fair in MarchTucson Symphony Orchestra Concerts, first Saturday in October, November, February and MarchScavenger Hunt in FebruaryFree Family Fishing Day Clinic, two times each yearGreen Valley Recreation Senior Games Bike Race in MarchSpring Festival, April 23Family Fun Night for Parks and Recreation Month, July 24Fiesta Sahuarita, Sept. 25Fiesta Sahuarita 5K Race, Family Fun Run, Sept. 25Canoe Days, Aug. 7-8Chili Cook-Off, Oct. 23 Celebrate Kids Festival in AprilHalloween Safe House, Oct. 29-30Winter Festival, Dec. 18Teen Grad Nights in May

Programs and events are subject to change or may be canceled.

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Programs and services include public access computers with Inter-net access and free wireless Internet connection for people who wish to use personal lap tops.

Special programs include Toddler Story Time on Thursdays at 10 a.m., preschool Story Time on Thursdays at 11 a.m., and Baby Time program, for the youngest readers Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

The public may also reserve a small meeting room and two study rooms at the library. Call to check availability.

Also, residents can get involved as volunteers, making a difference in Sahuarita with assistance in offering and expanding programs. The Friends of the Green Valley Library currently help support the Sahua-rita Branch Library and the Joyner-Green Valley Branch Library. Those interested in this group (adults and teens over 14) can fill out a mem-bership form at either location.

The Friends group holds used book sales at the Sahuarita Branch, with proceeds benefitting both libraries.

Residents use local library resources in job searches via the Inter-net or using print resources.

Bestselling books also are available to check out for free, and books can be reserved from the entire Pima County Public Library system. Books may be reserved from home using www.library.pima.gov, and the library will notify patrons when books are delivered to the local branch. Reserved books can be picked up at the Sahuarita Branch Library.

The best library resources are manager Michele White and library associate Sylvia Simon.

If you’re new to the community, stop in and introduce yourself, and get involved with the Friends group. If you’ve been living the commu-nity for awhile, take advantage of this wonderful public service.

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The Sahuarita Unified School District is a recognized public school organi-zation that is setting a standard of excellence. In recent years, the district has received multiple prestigious public awards, including:

•ASBA Lou Ella Kleinz Award of Excellence — SUSD Governing Board (2007)

•American School Board Journal feature article ( August 2008)•Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award (2008)•Arizona Teacher of the Year — Top 10 (2007)•Arizona A+ School of Excellence — Sopori Elementary School (2009)These accolades reflect a comprehensive plan of excellence that has multiple

components.First, the district believes strongly in the

power of recruiting and retaining highly qualified professional educators. All

professional staff members new to the organization participate in a

thorough, year-long induction program that encompasses di-rect instruction in effective de-cision-making models, effec-tive classroom management, and the history and organiza-

tional values of the district.Second, the district imple-

ments an effective instructional program that is aligned with the

Arizona articulated academic standards. Several quality-focused com-ponents are used, including a formal data-driven structures process, data-based goal-set-ting, use of a formal educational management system, and imple-mentation of scientifically based reading research methodology.

The program also includes multiple extended learning programs such as after-school programs and summer enrichment programs.

The district strongly believes in the power of collaborative partnerships and reflects this in many ways. Some of the district’s current partners include:

•Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.•Green Valley News/Sahuarita Sun•Farmers Investment Co. (FICO)•University of Arizona•Pima Community College•Davis-Monthan Air Force Base•Rancho Sahuarita Co.•Pima County•Town of Sahuarita•Raytheon Missile SystemsThe district values the power of strong parent involvement and constantly

works to advance this critical element of effective school organizations. For example, each eligible school has a part-time volunteer services coordinator to support the involvement of parents and other volunteers in advancing the mission of excellence in education.

Second, the district is currently in the midst of implementing a new, on-line-based student information system, called PowerSchool. Among its many features, this system, when fully implemented, will give parents the ability to have current access to their children’s academic, disciplinary and attendance related records, so that they can work together with the school in support of student success.

Through the support of the local community, the district has been able to implement a regular plan of facility upgrades and continuous improvements. For example, all school buildings currently are receiving new, ornamental se-curity fencing. These perimeter structures will further maintain secure school grounds and regulate the flow of pedestrian traffic to and from campus.

Similarly, all school facilities are now monitored through modern security camera technology. This has served to advance the goal of maintaining safe campuses through prevention of security-related incidents, protection of prop-erty, and successful law enforcement when needed.

In summary, the district continues to advance its commitment to excellence in education through effective professional practices, building strong collabora-tive partnerships, and commitment to the success of each individual student. Together, we are making a difference.

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Continental School DistrictElementary school students who reside in Sahuarita’s Madera High-

lands and Madera Reserve neighborhoods attend the Continental School District, which offers classes from preschool through eighth grade.

Home of the Continental Colts, this small school district serves about 550 students and is proud of its outstanding student body and dedicated teachers. Continental received the “Excelling School” title in 2007 from the Arizona Department of Education, has high expec-tations for its students and is devoted to their success.

The school facilities are at 1991 E. Whitehouse Canyon Road. Phone (520) 625-4581, FAX to (520) 648-2569. The Web site is http://continentalesd.org

Additional educational choices in the Sahuarita area include:

Edge High SchoolThis small public charter school is an alternative high school for stu-

dents ages 14-21. The school is NCA-credited and offers a self-paced cur-riculum for grades 9-12.

For the 2010-2011 school year, Edge’s Sahuarita campus can accom-modate 44 students. The school has facilities at Sahuarita Park, 15500 S. Sahuarita Park Road in Sahuarita Heights.

Contact Robert Lopez, student service coordinator, at (520) 393-1690.

Great Expectations AcademyThis public charter school at 1466 W. Camino Antigua in Sahuarita

serves grades K-8 with a literacy-based curriculum. It also has a thriving jazz band, concert band and an expansive art program, plus a new track team and other athletic programs.

The academy has been in operation for 11 years and will begin the 2010-2011 school year with about 300 students. Phone Director Beth Phillips at (520) 399-2121.

Sahuarita Christian AcademyThis academy is currently a private Christian school serving students in

grades K-12 at its campus at 2285 E. Sahuarita Road.SCA is a blended program using both technology as well as teachers as

mentors, tutors and coaches. It is a specialized K-12 school that combines traditional education methodology with highly accredited curriculum while providing its students with a technological learning edge.

SCA is anticipating becoming a tuition-free K-12 charter school by Au-gust 2011 via Open Academies of Arizona Inc., which will debut with three separate campuses in Sahuarita, Nogales and Scottsdale. For enrollment or other information, visit www.sahuarita-sca.org or call (520) 648-0601.

Child Care ResourcesA guide listing licensed childcare providers in the Sahuarita/Green Val-

ley area, plus information on other childcare resources and referrals, is available from the town. Contact Kathy Ward, the town’s economic develop-ment manager, at (520) 822-8815 or [email protected]

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The Sahuarita Teen Advisory Council is made up of local teenagers who have a passion for improving their community.

They help create a strong sense of com-munity by bringing teen issues to the attention

of the Town Council and by organizing safe and constructive events for local teens. This committee encourages teen in-volvement through volunteer opportunities, leadership confer-ences and organizational networking.

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STAC planned several events last year, including the 2009 Back to School Toga Party in August, the Fiesta Sahuarita Battle of the Bands/Skateboard Competition in September, and the 2010 British Invasion Battle of the Bands in April.

This coming year’s events will be organized by the 2010-2011 members. Watch the Town Web site for event announcements.

The back to school Toga Party was a success, involving all the STAC members and many other youth from Sahuarita. This event included free food, music and games. About 100 teens participated, and the commit-tee believes this year’s event will be even bigger and better.

The Fiesta Sahuarita Battle of the Bands and Skateboard Competition drew more than 200 people to the concert stage and the skate ramps. Students successfully recruited sponsors. For the upcoming year, the committee will focus only on the Skateboard Competition for that day.

The final event, the 2010 British Invasion-themed Battle of the

Bands, was STAC’s biggest, with more than 400 people attending. Bands battled for a $300 grand prize. There were concessions and vendors from the local high school and various community volunteer organizations. Sahuarita Team Offers Prevention (S.T.O.P.) and STAC collaborated on a guitar raffle, as well. The winner of this year’s Battle was We’reOnlyHumans, with Alloyz as a close second. The conces-sions, novelty T-shirts and local bands playing back to back made it an exceptional night filled with music, crazy beats and dancing.

In addition to the special events, STAC also coordinated monthly Open Mic Night, where teens performed at locally owned Sertinos Coffee Shop. Open Mic Night was held monthly from January to March. It was such a success that the room needed to be monitored to ensure that its maximum capacity was not exceeded. STAC hopes that Open Mic Night will now become a tradition.

Events are only a por-tion of what STAC does for the town. Members have contributed more than 1,800 hours of total service. They adopt-ed Anza Trail Park, volunteered time to Beat Back Bufflegrass, as well as volunteered at the town’s Halloween Safehouse, Winter Festival and Spring Festival.

STAC provides an invaluable service by organizing fun events, while developing leaders of the future.

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type of business. The applicant will be required to answer all questions on the

application and provide forms of identification, including proof of legal residence

and, in some instances, fingerprints (six-week processing time); passport pic-

tures and a background check.

The application will be reviewed by other departments, if required, such as

zoning. Once the application is approved, the applicant receives the license,

which must be conspicuously displayed while conducting business.

Note that some businesses require additional licenses, for example, a restau-

rant may apply for a liquor license from the state of Arizona.

This is a brief summary of how to apply for a business license and does not

include all requirements, regulations and fees for every type of business. It is

the applicant’s responsibility to obtain complete data pertaining to the license

for which they are applying.

Fees (non-refundable)Business License: $60 (new), $50 (renewal)

Door to Door Sales: $100

Street Vending: $100

Police Background Check: $24 (payable to Police Dept.)

Fingerprinting (non-resident): $5 (payable to Police Dept.)

Fingerprinting (resident): $3 (payable to Police Dept.)

Fingerprint card: $5 (payable to Police Dept.)

Public Market Operator: $60

Public Market Participant: $20

License regulationsIt is unlawful for any person, whether as principal or agent, or for any corpora-

tion, to commence, practice, transact or carry on a trade, occupation or business

within the town limits without first having procured a business license.

All home-based businesses must receive zoning clearance from the Planning

and Building Department prior to applying for a business license.

Exemptions from the licensing requirements include (1) non-profit education-

al institutions, fraternal and service clubs, bona fide religious organizations, and

agencies of any federal, state or local governments; and (2) non-profit private

clubs where a basic membership fee covers the cost of the facilities.

There are special regulations for public markets, door-to-door sales, and

street vending, outlined below.

Public marketAny group or groups of persons brought together by a central organizing

body at a single event, or periodically, for the purpose of selling or reselling

goods or merchandise for profit at public locations including, but not limited

to, farmer’s markets, swap meets, and other similar events must have a Public

Market License.

Exemptions from the Public Market license requirements are nonprofit educa-

tional institutions, fraternal and service clubs, religious organizations, federal,

state, or local government agencies; and nonprofit private clubs.

Door to door salesPersons traveling from house to house carrying, conveying, or transporting

goods, wares, merchandise, edible foodstuffs or provisions, offering and expos-

ing the same for sale or making sales, and delivering articles to purchasers, or

attempting to take orders for sale for future delivery or for services to be furnished

or performed in the future must have a door-to-door license. Each person must be

individually licensed and each business must have an active business license.

Once your application is approved a registration identification card will be

issued which must be kept in your possession and exhibited when conducting

business. Soliciting is prohibited (1) after the later of 7 p.m. or sunset and before

sunrise; (2) upon any premises bearing a sign “no peddlers,” “no canvassers,”

“no solicitors” or any combination of such terms, or (3) when requested by

owner to leave.

Exemptions from the door-to-door license requirements are (1) bona fide reli-

gious or charitable businesses, (2) yard/garage and auction sales, (3) delivery

of regular goods in course of business, i.e. news vendors.

Street vendingPersons peddling, vending, selling, displaying, or offering for sale any item of

tangible personal property or other thing of value that occurs between the street

curb lines must have a street vending license. Each person must be individually

licensed and each business must have an active business license.

Once your application is approved, a registration identification card will be

issued which must be kept in your possession and exhibited when conducting

business. There are no exemptions from these license requirements.

Restrictions/Prohibitions 1. Parking a vehicle or setting up a stand for more than one hour in any

eight-hour period at one location (a radius of 300 feet from the original location

is considered “one” location).

2. No service to the public from the street side of the vehicle/stand.

3. Cannot obstruct the movement of pedestrians or vehicles using the street/

alley/right of way.

4. Prohibited within a public park unless granted a permit signed by the Parks

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5. Prohibited on a street abutting a public park within 500 feet of established

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a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Additional special restrictions for food vending:1. Vehicle must have two outside wide-angle mirrors.

2. Vehicle must have affixed the following signs: “Watch for Children” on front

and rear of vehicle; town of Sahuarita license number, followed by town-issued

street license number and business name.

3. Street vending is prohibited after the later of 7 p.m. or sunset and before

sunrise.

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5. Vending is limited to food items and toys only.

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Planning for aSUSTAINABLE FUTURE

The town of Sahuarita had one of Arizona’s highest mail-in participa-tion rates (76 percent) for the 2010 U.S. Census, thanks to the hard work of the Planning & Building Department.

Staff spread the word about the importance of an accurate count at many public events in the winter and spring. Communications staff also posted on Twitter daily regarding the importance of the census. In addi-tion, Town Hall served as a gathering place for census field staff for three months during the door-to-door campaign.

Many federal and state funding streams are based on population, so the town’s work with the regional Complete Count Committee will be rewarded in future funding years.

While the national economy has slowed, new construction continues in Sahuarita. In fact, the town consistently ranks among the highest in Pima County in terms of the number of new single family residence per-mits issued each month.

New retail continues to come to our growing community: the new El Charro restaurant and the return of Rigoberto’s provide two popular eating venues. In addition, Ross Dress for Less and Big Lots are projected to open in the fall of 2010.

Local governments will begin receiving census count information early in 2011. These numbers will help to strengthen future planning efforts and are especially important in fast-growing communities like ours.

As of July 1, 2010, the Planning & Zoning Department and the Building

Safety Department have merged into one Planning & Building Depart-ment, with Director Sarah S. More, FAICP, at the helm.

This department ensures the safety of the public through building and fire code education, professional assistance and enforcement. In addition, the department plans for Sahuarita’s future physical, environ-mental, economic and cultural needs, and manages development in the community.

This merger has helped the town to improve customer service through improved coordination between the two divisions. Applicants will begin to see changes, such as unified application form layouts, that will help to smooth the planning and building application and inspection pro-cesses.

With fewer development review applications since the economic downturn, the Planning & Zoning Division has been spending much of its time bringing various town zoning regulations up to date.

In 1995, when the town incorporated, the zoning code it adopted was the then-current Pima County Zoning Code. Numerous amendments to the code have been adopted since then, but in the town’s period of rapid growth, planning staff had little time to tend to the code.

In the past year, several amendments have been adopted by the Town Council, including amending the definition of a subdivision, allowing for a longer development plan validity period, and an amendment to the Rancho Sahuarita Specific Plan sign standards. Currently under way are amendments to the zoning code sign standards; landscaping, screening and buffering standards; and commercial outdoor storage standards.

Staff is also working to draft a riparian protection ordinance to help preserve the town’s washes and the flora and fauna that rely upon them for habitat.

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Events inSAHUARITA

Canoe DaysThis community-oriented gathering promotes togetherness and canoe

safety for the greater Sahuarita area. The town coordinates with Boy Scout Troop 301 on this event at Sahuarita Lake Park. Aug. 7- 8, 2010.

Fiesta SahuaritaThe Fiesta celebrates the anniversary of incorporation of the town of Sa-

huarita. This free “birthday party for the town” is held at Anamax Park with rides and activities for children, music, entertainment, prizes, exhibits, as well as specialty crafts and food for sale. Sept. 25, 2010.

Pumpkin Patch & Chili Cook OffThis event, in partnership with Rancho Sahuarita, brought in large crowds

last year and is sure to have a repeat performance. Come and get your pumpkin for decorating and take a hay ride around the park. Make your own pot of chili and enter it in our cook off. There are prizes for the winners. Oct. 23, 2010.

Halloween Safe HouseA Green Valley Fire Department-sponsored event in conjunction with the

town boasts two evenings of carnival games, haunted houses, music, food, fun and spooky happenings! Join us on the grounds of Sahuarita’s Munici-pal Complex for two nights. Oct. 29-30, 2010.

Pecan FestivalThis weekend event celebrates the pecan harvest with activities for kids,

specialty food vendors who are creative with pecans, and a trail running race for all ages. It takes place near the Green Valley Pecan Store on Sahua-rita Road at Nogales Highway. Nov. 20-21, 2010.

Winter FestivalWhat a wonderful way to usher in the holiday season at Sahuarita Lake

Park. Folks can have time to chat with Santa and ice skate, among other winter wonderland activities. Dec. 18, 2010.

Scavenger HuntGet a team together and test your knowledge about the town of Sahuarita.

This scavenger hunt was designed to have teams compete and find hidden clues all around the Town for the grand prize. In February.

Outdoor Wellness FairFree community event brings together health vendors, games and activi-

ties to get families outside for a start at a healthy lifestyle. In March. Green Valley Recreation Senior Games Bike RaceGreen Valley Recreation and the town of Sahuarita work together to host

the GVR Senior Games bike race. The race has distance options for age groups, and will take place in and around the community of Quail Creek. In March.

Spring FestivalAn afternoon of fun for the entire family at Anamax Park. Jumping cas-

tles, music, carnival games, dance performances, food and drinks. Bring your camera to take a picture with the Bunny and also join in an Egg Hunt! April 23, 2011.

Celebrate Kids FestivalFree community event celebrating young children and connecting fami-

lies to community resources. Children’s art, bounce houses, puppet shows, dance exhibitions as well as information about local child care and com-munity programs. In April.

Sahuarita Lake TriathlonChosen as the “Best of the U.S.” triathlon qualifying event, this race show-

cases beautiful cycling and running opportunities in our town. Swimming is allowed in the lake for this event only. In May.

Family Fun NightCome help the town celebrate National Parks and Recreation month with

a fun-filled event at Sahuarita’s North Santa Cruz Park. There will be food and fun for everyone. In July.

Free Family Fishing Day ClinicTwice a year, the town of Sahuarita and Urban Fishing Programs hosts

a free family fishing day. These clinics provide free instruction, and fish-ing licenses are waived for the events. Check the town’s Web site www.ci.sahuarita.az for these great events.

Sahuarita Story TimeThe town of Sahuarita welcomes young children and their caregivers to

45 minutes of stories, songs, crafts and more. Story Time happens twice each week: on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. in the Council Chambers, and on Fri-day at 11 a.m. at Anamax Recreation Center. Free and open to the public.

Just For Kids Concert SeriesFun, interactive concerts for kids and their families, presented by the

Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Sponsored by the town of Sahuarita. Monthly on Saturdays, in October, November, February and March. Free and open to the public.

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Local clubs &ORGANIZATIONSFriends of the Sahuarita Library - Contact David Bailey at [email protected].

Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center - Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon. 275 W. Continental Road, Suite 123, (520) 625-7575. Mail address P.O. Box 566, Green Valley, AZ 85622.

Green Valley Toastmasters Club - Training for ages 18 and older to develop communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment.Meets Thursdays, 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at First American Title Insurance Company, 101 S. La Cañada Drive (in the Green Valley Village). Summer meetings

first Thursday of the month, May through September. E-mail to bob85614@yahoo,com

Mom’s Club, Sahuarita-Anza Chapter - Part of an international non-profit group specifically for the “at-home” mom of today, interested in the world around her, wanting a variety of activities for her and her children, and proud of choosing to be a stay-at-home mom. Browse the Web site at [email protected].

Optimist Club of Green Valley/Sahuarita - Service club open to all. Meets Tuesdays at 7 a.m., Arizona Family Restaurant, 80 W. Esperanza Blvd.For more information, call Sue Woodward, (520) 625-8289.

Sahuarita Elks Lodge - Members meet first and third Thursdays (except July and August, 3rd Thursday only) at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 66 on Duval Mine Road. Contact Shirley Pavlovich, lodge secretary, at 648-2659 or [email protected].

Sahuarita Rotary Club - Meets every Tuesday 5:30 p.m. at Ashley Home Store community room at 100 W. Duval Mine Road. Contact Bill Grantham, (520) 625-5427.

Retinoblastoma of Arizona - For families with a child diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a pediatric cancer that affects the eyes. Members provide guidance, support and information. Family activities and get-togethers. Contact Colleen Crowley, president, at (520) 232-3226 or e-mail [email protected].

Santa Cruz Bicycle Advocacy Committee - Dedicated to seeing continuous improvements made in bicycling safety and enjoyment, and the promo-tion of bicycling as healthy recreation and alternative transportation. For more information, www.svbac.org.

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Sahuarita Police DepartmentThe town’s Police Department has a force of 44 sworn officers and seven

civilians to serve the citizens of Sahuarita. The department is headed by Police Chief John W. Harris.

The department maintains a strong community policing philosophy that em-phasizes reducing neighborhood crime and enhancing the quality of life in the community. These are accomplished by joining the efforts and resources of the police, local government and community members.

The Sahuarita Police Department is at 315 W. Sahuarita Center Way in the Sahuarita Municipal Complex off of Sahuarita Road.

Office Number: (520) 344-7000, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.To file a police report, report a crime, or in case of emer-

gency, phone 9-1-1.Non-emergency number: (520) 351-4900.ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Fingerprinting, vacation home checks, presenta-

tions on special topics such as drug prevention, identity theft and neighborhood watch formation.

The Sahuarita Police Department is in its second year of operating a success-ful Explorer Program. Officers work with teens ages 13 to 21; however, the 13-year-olds are restricted from some of the activities the 14-year-olds are permitted to do. Participants attend weekly training, assist officers with safety fairs and provide countless hours of community service.

The department also has an active volunteer program called Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) that help with of-fice duties, traffic control at accidents and special events, vacation home checks and community patrol. The program currently has more than 24 volunteers.

The department also has an active Neighborhood Watch Program, where officers work with the communities to help them organize their neighborhood watch programs, provide on-going training and continued support. The department currently is working with more than 25 neighborhood watch groups.

To obtain more information or to join one of these groups, contact the Sahuarita Police Department at its office number listed above.

Green Valley Fire DistrictProudly serving the community of Sahuarita and Green Valley with compas-

sion, competence and commitment.Established in 1975, the GVFD is governed by five publicly elected officials

and Fire Chief Simon Davis.GVFD protects more than 40,000 people in a 40-square-mile area including

Green Valley, portions of the town of Sahuarita and south to the Santa Cruz Coun-ty line. It operates out of six stations covering both residential and commercial areas. It has more than 60 full-time suppression staff, a training battalion chief,

a prevention department, five full-time administrative staff and 20 volunteers.SERVICE PROVIDED: • Firefighting • Hazardous materials response • ALS medical services • Vehicle extrication • Technical rescue • Smoke detector checks • Home inspections • Public education • Desert pest removal •Blood pressure checksADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: 1285 W. Camino Encanto, Green Valley, AZ 85614FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 9-1-1Web site: gvfire.org • Voice: (520) 625-9400 • Fax: (520) 625-7122E-mail: [email protected] (Captain Melissa Smith, public information officer)GVFD has an active volunteer program called Fire Corps, which helps with

interoffice mail, smoke detector checks, desert pest removal, hydrant clearing, prevention office assistance and training support.

Anyone wishing to become a Fire Corps member must first complete the Com-munity Emergency Response Training. To sign up to attend this class, contact Bill Kerr at 399-1234. For more information, check the Web site gvfire.org.

Rural/Metro Fire DepartmentRural/Metro has been proudly providing fire and emergency medical service

to the town of Sahuarita since 1974.The professional firefighters of Rural/Metro put their lives

on the line 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to respond to all types of emergencies, including house fires, wildfires, car fires, emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials incidents, desert pest removal, floods and other rescues.

Rural/Metro services are not paid for by your property taxes. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to obtain fire coverage through individual contact.

IN ADDITION TO THE DUTIES STATED ABOVE, EXPANDED SERVICES INCLUDE: • Business continuity

planning• Evacuation drills • CPR classes • Emergency prepared-

ness training• Information on automatic external defibrillators • Fire

safety inspections• Fire extinguisher training • Car-seat installations• School emergency multi-hazard planning • NIMS/ICS trainingAdministrative offices are at 490 W. Magee Road, Tucson, AZ 85704Rural/Metro can be contacted by telephone, fax or e-mail. FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 9-1-1Phone: (520) 797-1825E-mail: www.rmfire.comPublic relations manager and public information officer is Anne-Marie Braswell. Phone (520) 219-2069. E-mail [email protected].


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The Grand Canyon State offers many different venues, ameni-ties and activities for visitors and residents alike. Sahuarita is sur-rounded by mountains offering a cool retreat from the Sonoran Desert heat. The Sahuarita/Green Valley area is home to a variety of golf courses. Things to do in the area include hiking, bird watch-ing, shopping, touring museums and more. Check out some of the activities close to Sahuarita or follow the links provided for more Arizona tourist information.

Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and

botanical garden, all in one. Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert re-gion and are home to mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters and more. Within the museum grounds are more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants, plus almost two miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert.

2021 N. Kinney Road • Tucson, AZ 85743 • 520-883-1380www.desertmuseum.org

ASARCO Mineral Discovery CenterThe Asarco Mineral Discovery Center focuses on the vital importance of mining in our civi-

lization. It includes an award-winning exhibit center, video theater, cactus garden and picnic area. Visitors also can stand at the edge of an open-pit copper mine, and then walk into a mill. Shop at the Company Store gift shop for Southwestern arts and crafts by local artisans, silver, copper and Native American jewelry.

1421 W. Pima Mine Road • Sahuarita, AZ 85629 • 520-625-7513www.mineraldiscovery.com

Desert Diamond Casino Desert Diamond Casino, owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Nation, provides three

entertainment venues in Southern Arizona. Two of those are close to Sahuarita. Visitors can play bingo, blackjack, keno, poker and the slot machines. The casino offers live entertainment, sporting events and a variety of dining experiences.

1100 W. Pima Mine Road • Sahuarita, AZ 85629 • 520-393-2700www.desertdiamondcasino.com

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Large Employers in the Area• Asarco Mission Copper Mine • Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Copper Mine• Sahuarita Unified School District • Town of Sahuarita • Raytheon• La Posada • Farmers Investment Co. (FICO) • Caterpillar• Climax Technology Center • Komatsu • Wal-Mart Supercenter• Ashley Home Store • Bank of America • Wells Fargo • Chase Bank• Home construction is ongoing • Fry’s Marketplace • Safeway•Jim Click’s Lincoln Mercury Ford Hyundai Dealership

Principal EconomicActivities• Construction • Agriculture • Mining • Retail

Town Staff• Jim Stahle, Town Manager• Daniel J. Hochuli, Town Attorney• Kathy Ward, Economic Development & Communications Manager• A.C. Marriotti, Finance Director• Maria Avilez, Town Magistrate• Deborah Summers, Parks & Recreation Director• John W. Harris, Police Chief• Farhad Moghimi, Public Works Director• Debbie Bice, Human Resources Director• Vicky Miel, Town Clerk• Sarah More, Planning & Building Director

Sahuarita Town Hall (520) 822-8800, 375 W. Sahuarita Center WayPolice Department (520) 344-7000, 315 W. Sahuarita Center WayMunicipal Court (520) 344-7150, 350 W. Sahuarita Center WayAnamax Park (520) 445-7850, 17501 S. Camino de las QuintasPublic Works Department (520) 344-7100, 14311-1 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd.Mailing address for all town departments is 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629Town Web site: www.ci.sahuarita.az.us

Local sales tax ratesState sales tax rate: 6.6 percentPima County sales tax (transportation): 0.5 percentTown of Sahuarita local sales tax: 2 percentTown of Sahuarita construction sales tax: 4 percent

Utility InformationElectricity:Trico Electric Power Inc., (520) 744-2944Tucson Electric Power, (520) 623-7711Natural Gas:Southwest Gas: (800)428-7324 Customer Service and (800) 722-4277 Emergency HotlineWater:Las Quintas Serenas Water Co. (520) 625-8040Community Water Co. (520) 625-8409Farmers Water Co. (520) 625-2345Sahuarita Water Co. (520) 399-1105Quail Creek Water Co. (520) 825-3423Green Valley Water Co. (520) 625-9112Valle Verde Water Co. (520) 625-648-6965Sahuarita Village Water Co. (520) 625-1671 (serving Sahuarita Village on La Villita Road)(Some neighborhoods are served by private wells.)Telephone:Qwest: (800) 244-1111Cox: (520) 648-0005Garbage Collection:Waste Management of Southern Arizona (520) 744-2600Arizona Sanitation Services (520) 867-6080Desert Pathways (520) 822-1359Saguaro Environmental Services (520) 745-8820Cable Service:Cox Communications (520) 648-0005Landfill:Pima County Solid Waste (520) 744-7649(Directions: La Cañada Drive, about a quarter-mile north of the train tracks, a half-mile south of Sahuarita Road. Hours: Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.)

Sahuarita Statistics • Elevation: 2,844 feet • Miles to Tucson: 15• Miles to Phoenix: 130 • Incorporated: 1994


Useful INFORMATION

Kartchner CavernsKept secret when first discovered in 1974, Kartchner Caverns, 12 miles south of Benson,

Ariz., was announced to the world in 1988. Still virtually pristine, this massive limestone cave has 13,000 feet of passages and two rooms as long as football fields. Finally opened as a state park on Nov. 12, 1999, this underground wilderness will remain protected while offering visitors a rare tour through multi-colored cave formations. The temperature inside the caverns averages 68 degrees year round, with the humidity at 99 percent.

Reservations: (520) 586-CAVE (2283) • azstateparks.com/Parks/KACA/

Madera CanyonThis canyon was named “Madera” (meaning lumber or wood in Spanish) because it served

as a major source of timber for the city of Tucson more than a century ago. Madera Canyon of-fers world-class bird watching. Wildlife watchers and nature lovers come to see the more than 240 species of birds (including more than a dozen species of hummingbirds) that live in its nurturing environment.

Visitors also can enjoy hiking the trails, picnicking, camping or an overnight stay at a lodge or bed-and-breakfast.

Fred Lawrence Whipple ObservatoryAt the base of Mount Hopkins in the Santa Rita Mountains, south of Sahuarita, and within

the Coronado National Forest, the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Visitors Center fea-tures displays and exhibits on astronomy and astrophysics, natural science and cultural history. Guided tours are offered by reservation spring through fall.

520-670-5707 • www.cfa.harvard.edu/facilities/flwo/

Mission San Xavier del Bac“The White Dove of the Desert” is in the Santa Cruz Valley nine miles south of Tucson.

San Xavier Mission is acclaimed by many to be the finest example of mission architecture in the United States. It is a graceful blend of Moorish, Byzantine and late Mexican Renaissance architecture. Guests can view the church, a museum and visit the gift shop.

1950 W. San Xavier Road • Phone: (520) 294-2624 • www.sanxaviermission.org

Mission San José de TumacácoriTumacacori National Historical Park (1908) preserves the ruins of three early Spanish co-

lonial missions on 47 acres of Southern Arizona. The oldest and best preserved of the three, San José de Tumacácori, was built on the site of a Pima Indian village and has been under administration of the National Park Service since 1916.

520-398-2341 • www.nps.gov/tuma/

Titan II Missile MuseumDescend more than 30 feet underground into the Titan Missile Museum. The only ICBM site

in the world with a Titan II missile in the launch silo, this complex provides both above ground and underground exhibits depicting the Cold War era. See the command center and walk the silo cable ways. Experience a simulated launch sequence and visually view the “fail safe” two-key system of protection.

1580 W. Duval Mine Road • Sahuarita, AZ 85614 • (520) 625-7736www.titanmissilemuseum.org/

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