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Too many Italians?
Too many Italians? That’s curious. While I understand the juxtaposition of Arpaio and the phraseology near his handsome profile, this might not be all that funny to Italian Americans. One can take the tact that such individuals are overly sensitive, I mean...
really .... who wouldn’t think we have at least one too many conservative wingnuts conveniently located in sunny Maricopa County. The other tact might be why pick one ethnic group to poke fun at a wingnut that is not even homegrown in Oracle (though a conservative wingnut in Oracle would seem a bit of an endangered species actively hunted by roving bands of liberals to be placed on display as a venomous desert creature to be avoided during elections). Seriously though, the
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sign is more “acceptable” here where we have few people who identify themselves as Italian specifically. In some parts of the country, such a sign would enrage locals and ignite tensions hidden under the surface in ethically polarized urban areas. Fortunately, Oracle is not such a place. But, I do wonder, would it be so funny if a modern disenfranchised group the community can identify with was used? Ethnic humor is tricky stuff! What do you think? Write the Windbag: editor@minersunbasin. com.
Letter to the Editor: Possible bond election would be good for the district Editor, Oracle Towne Crier: I have resided in Oracle since 1973. During all that time, I, or members of my family, have been involved with the Oracle School District in various ways. Both my children and grandchildren went to school here. Now, the school district, its employees, the governing board and
community members in the district are beginning the process of considering a bond election for the District. The purpose of this letter is to talk about the bond election and what it means to the school, the students and the community. Before I start, I want to state that I am currently a member of the governing board and the views I am expressing
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are solely my own. I do not, and, cannot, speak for the Board , as the Board has not, yet, acted, or, voted on whether to hold a bond election. So, where to start? First, I want to say, positively, and, unequivocally, that passing a bond election would be nothing but helpful, beneficial, and, good for the schools, the communities in the District, and, most of all, the students! Why? There are many reasons. First of all, the district is old: one of the oldest districts in Pinal County; the vast majority of grounds, equipment, and, all other capital assets are old. The oldest building was built in 1938, one on each of the two campuses in 1950. On such facilities, there is a large and serious need for repairs, improvements, replacements, and, upgrading. There has been no bond election in a long time, not since the gymnasium at the Mountain Vista campus was built in 1991 or 1992. Repair and
improvement of facilities, ground, and capital items, in general, used to be, in part, provided via the State School Facilities Board. Now, in recent years, due to the recession, and, restrictions in the State budget, virtually no monies are available, via the School Facilities Board from the State. The best way, now, to obtain adequate capital funds for building, major repairs, or, replacement of facilities, and, long term capital funds for building, major repairs or replacement of facilities, and, long term capital items is through the passage, and, sale of bonds through a successful bond election. The override election, which was passed nearly three years ago, allows the district to override the budget control limit set by the legislature for K-3 and M & O Funds, in the amount of 15 percent per year. However, these funds cannot be used for capital repairs or improvements. See Bond Letter, Page 4
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Immigration from two perspectives Immigration. That one word invokes different emotions in each person. Some people are “for it” some are “against it” and yet others remain apathetic.
No matter where your initial emotion for immigration begins it definitely has affected YOUR life. Very few of us can say we are a true NATIVE American.
On one hand ...
Try going a whole day without coming in contact with someone who has not immigrated to America . As of late the immigration issue has been put in the
spotlight. Hmmm, our nation has been built on immigration. Why is it a “hot topic” today? With our own personal family history many of
us have. I find it curious that this issue becomes so divisive. The Crier invited two readers to argue both sides of the issue. Here are two
On the other hand ...
different perspectives to consider. The Crier encourages feedback. Send your responses to editor@ minersunbasin.com.
The Immigration Opportunity It’s a human thing Yes, immigration is an opportunity, especially here in Arizona. Think about it. We don’t have enough people paying taxes. Any kind of taxes. Income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes. That’s why we have a deficit in excess of a BILLION dollars. And the folks in Phoenix don’t want to raise taxes. Then there are all those empty foreclosed houses sitting around bringing down property values. So…. Think about it… Let us here in Arizona create an Arizona worker permit just for the state. Nothing to do with the Feds. They don’t get a piece of it. Will it upset the Feds? Well they’re already upset with us. Nothing new here, but what Arizona gets is an expanded workforce to pay what? TAXES!!!! And then all those people with the Arizona worker’s permits become eligible to buy/rent/occupy a foreclosed house. See why Immigration is an opportunity? While we’re at it let’s stop thinking about all immigrants as a monolithic group. Immigrants are people like we are, the people who are already here and by fortune of birth in the good old united States don’t have to worry about moving to a place to find opportunity. There are immigrants who are hard workers. Do we really want to send them elsewhere? And then think about this possibility. If a worker’s permit is
offered, the people who want to work will apply. The people who already have jobs in the illegal drug industry probably won’t apply for a permit. Would you if you were dealing drugs for big bucks in cash? No. So then we have an easier way to distinguish the workers from the crooks. Is it perfect? Of course not. Is it better than SB 1070? I think so. The state of Arizona has a fighting chance to create revenue and shore up the fractured flanks of a housing industry in the toilet. It has at least as much of a chance at becoming reality as Baja Arizona does. This isn’t amnesty. It’s not a path to citizenship. No, it’s just a chance to work legally and, here’s the important part, PAY TAXES. And do you really think the unemployed office worker is going to clean toilets at the local Super 8? Or pick cotton, or lettuce, or any other thing that grows in the dirt and under the sweltering sun? Get real. Thankless jobs like childcare, roofing, landscaping, brush cleaning, house cleaning: these jobs don’t go away in a recession. Neither do they become more attractive to college graduates. So let the people who want them have them. Let’s just give them an opportunity to do the most American thing possible. Pay Income Taxes! That’s why I believe immigration is an opportunity.
If you believe a society can provide the opportunities that ours does without some boundaries as a way to maintain civil order and some resemblance of fairness and justice, then I suggest you find a good 12-step program. We have to remember that immigration is a process and that citizenship carries both rights and responsibilities; rules and laws are in place as societal boundaries to manage the process so that it’s fair and respectful to those entering as well as to those living here. It seems that people want to personalize the law, and I think that’s irrational and a cop out. Our political structure, with her checks and balances, is what allows any abuse of power, perceived or otherwise, to be challenged in a civil manner. If the process is not working, fix the process. Breaking a law to enter this country is not a solution to the lack of problem-solving skills by our political and community leaders. I think it’s very misguided to believe that breaking rules, rather than working to change them, is an honorable or respectable foundation for one’s life. I wouldn’t trust someone who had to lie or use force to get what they want or need—not in this country. Anyone who believes that this is the best solution either lacks the knowledge base to do things differently, or lacks the courage to change their own limited thinking. That, to me, is the tragedy of this issue. It fosters people coming together in anger to stand against something and compromises the values that encourage our citizens to come together to stand for something. I was hesitant to take a conservative perspective on this, but quite frankly, I’m tired of listening to adults argue like a bunch of middle-school students. I stopped following politics the day I heard Mrs.
Obama make a statement of how she’s proud of her country for the first time. I was in that audience, and as an accomplished minority woman, I was offended. To attain what she has in her life and then make a comment like that shows a lack of respect and gratitude for what this country stands for and what it has given to her. She, like me, is living proof that even with obstacles and struggles, the laws, combined with the right community support, is what allows one to succeed and to celebrate his or her own greatness. My father immigrated from Mexico in the 1950s – legally. He loved this country and had an appreciation for the laws and the Constitution—an appreciation that many who are born here take for granted. He never saw the rules as limiting; he saw them as a necessity and a small price to pay to live in a society that celebrates such extreme diversity. My dad died loving what this country allowed him to experience and what he knew would allow his children to thrive. As an immigrant he followed politics and social events more closely than most of my friend’s parents who were born here. He also made numerous trips with us to Mexico so we could experience the good fortune we had here. I am forever grateful for what he shared with me. When it comes to immigration, maybe we just need to ask who’s responsible for what. If I choose to move from my home to a new community, I don’t know of any community that would be receptive to me telling them how to change to adapt for me. I’m choosing that community, whether it’s a town, state, or country, because there are things in that community that I want and value. In my opinion, it’s my responsibility to learn the behaviors that allow me to live there cohesively.
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Oracle Library readies summer reading programs By Pauly Skiba THERE’S A REASON “reading” is the first of the three Rs, our time-honored definition of childhood education -- it’s where learning begins. The foundation skill for success in
school. To keep kids interested in reading during the summer, Oracle Public Library is encouraging parents (and grandparents) to mark their calendars for four free programs the youngsters will love.
FOR KIDS, BIRTH TO AGE 5, the Summer Fun Van will be at the library all five Thursday afternoons during June, plus July 7. This is “THE place” for games and stories, chuckles and chatter, as led by volunteers from Apache Junction Library. STORY TIME for all youngsters is coming back later this month on Tuesday mornings; details will be announced
soon. There will be story reading, followed by lots of help and suggestions for books and CDs to check out and take home. FOR KIDS AGES SIX THROUGH NINE, the everpopular Summer Reading Program is set for July 11-15 (Monday-Friday) from 10 to 11 a.m. each day at the Oracle Community Center. Crafts, games, and reading adventures
will revolve around the theme “One World, Many Stories.” Children will “travel” to all seven continents with their very own pretend passports and make a travel journal of what they discover. Be sure to register in advance at the library. THE WHOLE FAMILY can take a vacation without leaving home with the “Family Summer Reading Ride” in
which parents work with their children on a set of projects. Program sheets can be picked up at the library now, and when the family finishes their projects by August 1, they are eligible for a drawing to receive a family pizza party at DeMarco’s restaurant. Come in or call the library for more information on any program. Let’s make this summer a Red-Hot Reading Riot!
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has the lowest property tax rate of any district in Pinal County. This is, in part, because we are not part of a union high school district and do not have to pay property taxes as well for a union high school district as other elementary districts in the county do. This is also in part because the land mass in the district is very large. As well, the overall population and housing in the district is growing to include SaddleBrooke, Eagle Crest and SaddleBrooke Ranch while the school population has stayed the same for many years: about 500 students at Oracle schools plus between 200250 Oracle high school students who attend high school in other districts (for
which the Oracle district pays tuition). At this point in time, a bond election would increase the property taxes by a relatively small amount: approximately 51 cents per $100 of secondary assessed valuation. This works out to about $12 per month in property taxes, for a $200,000 house. Further, at a time when there is a recession and the economy is down, the work a bond election would be able to bring to the community to build, repair or replace items at the school facilities would be significant and a substantial benefit to the residents and community in general. The time to bring business and activity to the community is when the economy is down and we need it the most.
Further, improving the looks and capacity of the schools would be an added attraction for bringing students to the schools. Third and, perhaps most importantly, the students would benefit as well as the schools and staff. Make no mistake, these are good schools and the students are doing well. For as long as the AIMS test has been in place, the students have achieved well on the tests, being labeled as performing plus in the results. The students are also offered a wide variety of courses and extracurricular activities and are stimulated and taught well. But, the facilities where they are taught and the grounds where they play could be greatly improved. Some classrooms are too small. In some areas, safety needs to be considered and cleanliness and modern technology improved. Any and all repairs, replacements and improvements made can only be a benefit to the students who have to be there every day. So, to me, the benefits of having a successful bond election far outweigh any possible drawbacks, if there are any! Remember, life is not just about enhancing our own lives and wealth; it is about helping and bettering the lives of the children, whenever and however we can! Let’s do it! /s/ Betty Harmon
Obituary
Armand Mattausch
Armand Mattausch, 90, died at home June 2, 2011 after a short illness. His wife, Eleanor (Ellie), survives him. They had been married 60 years. Armand was born Aug. 10, 1920, in Cumberland, Wisconsin. The family moved to Zion, Illinois, where Armand grew up. Armand and Ellie had three children: Susan Land of Show Low, Arizona; Gary Mattausch of Benson, Arizona; and Laura Creech of Shadyside, Maryland. There are two grandsons, Timothy and Nathaniel Creech of Shadyside. Armand enlisted in the Army Air Corps (which became the Air Force) as
Armand Mattausch a radar repairman during World War II. He was stationed in the Pacific. During his career as an electrical engineer he worked in Baltimore, Ft. Wayne, San Diego and Phoenix. He has lived in Oracle 13 years.
In Oracle, they were used to be able to have all-day kindergarten and other programs. The override lasts for five years. At that point, two to three years from now, the district can decide whether to continue the override by having another election. In any event, the override amount is small enough that is has minimal impact on property taxes. Second, now is the optimum time to have a bond election, one that will be successful. When you consider and include the amount the District has to pay in tuition to other districts for its high school students, Oracle
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Small on words, big on impact, ‘hint fiction’ offers the ordinary person a chance at instant expression By Jennifer R. Carnes A couple of months ago I came across an article on NPR called “‘Hint Fiction’ celebrates the (Extremely) short story” and the mention of one of my favorite authors in the first paragraph grabbed my attention. The column quoted Ernest Hemingway and what is considered to be his shortest novel: “For sale: baby shoes. Never worn.” There is so much impact in those six words. It reminded me of one of my all time favorite poets/poems: William Carlos Williams’s “The Red Wheelbarrow.”
do. Send me your life stories in six words or hint fiction. Depending on the response I get, the Oracle Towne Crier will publish a selection in the July issue. If the response
so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens It’s quite amazing really. Both pieces put an image in the reader’s mind and tells a story but only with a few key words. NPR challenged readers to submit some “hint fiction” of their own. The idea is to tell a story in fewer than 25 words. Robert Swartwood was so inspired by Hemingway’s novel that he compiled an anthology called, appropriately, Hint Fiction. I thought I would give it a shot. Here is my first try, entitled Self-Esteem: She roared. Done with the name-calling, taunts and gibes, the girl came into her own and looked her bully square in the eye. Obviously I am no Ernest Hemingway. It took me far more than six words to tell my story. But what can you do? I’m passing the challenge onto you, fair reader. Can you tell a
(Photo courtesy Val Bembenek) story in fewer than 25 words? Even more of a challenge: can you tell your life story in six words? I posed that challenge to an acquaintance recently and he laughingly
said, “I’ve been screwed all my life.” I suppose that fits the parameters but that’s only if you consider the contraction to be one word. So let’s see what you can
Diaper Bag: Fun happenings at the Family First Pregnancy Care Center Summer is here and our regular schedule of activities continues on. Story Time for moms and tots is every Wednesday; Earn While You Learn program all week and our material assistance store is open to new comers as well with participation of a class. Bracelets, Brownies and Babysitting was a time with our moms making beautiful bead bracelets, eating brownies, and visiting while their children were cared for by ladies from the Community Church of SaddleBrooke. Another happening at the center you might be interested in. Are you looking for summer treasures? Craft items, items for your home or yard? Clothes galore for the family? A bowling ball or a gas grill, or maybe furniture you can’t live without? You just might find that treasure at our rummage sale. Come join us early on Saturday, June 11, at 1575 W. American Ave. Our address is 1575 W American Ave. Call 520-896-9545 for more information or check us out at www. familyfirstpcc.org.
is really good, we’ll put the ones not published in the Crier onto our website. Email your submissions to editor@ minersunbasin.com. I’m looking forward to seeing
what you can do. Editor’s note: go online to www.npr.org and search for “Hint Fiction” to read the complete story or to read some posted short stories.
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Coping with Physical and By Skylar Khan Pain has as many causes as there are new age methods of treating them. Pain can be experienced in the heart, head, limb or body, even in the absence of physical disease. The pain may be just a physical manifestation of heartache, sorrow, stress, grief or depression. People who show somatic symptoms may convert a negative emotional experience into a physical ailment. Constant exposure to negative experiences can then turn a temporary symptom into a chronic illness. Many patients have also been called hypochondriacs. However, their experience of malaise can then prevent
them from coping with everyday chores due to extreme stress and anxiety, all worthy of the myriad of prescription drugs currently being marketed to us over TV, mostly during dinner hours. Experiencers of temporary crises are resorting to ancient and novel forms of treatment, such as Johrei, Reiki, chakra balancing, massage, meditation and hypnosis. These modalities do not require mental participation by the patient with the exception of meditation. Prayer also has historically been considered a method of starting one’s healing processes, more often than not with positive results. Other so-called
treatments that include a patient’s physical and mental engagement are the various types of yoga, tai chi, aqua chi, walking meditation mazes, etc. Acupuncture has found its way into mainstream pain management treatment. According to the latest findings published in Time Magazine (March 2011), it does not seem to matter whether the practitioner inserts the needles into the appropriate meridian corresponding to symptoms, but that mere insertion of needles in a haphazard way to different parts of the body elicits the desired results of pain management, be it ever so temporary. David M. Jaffrey, L.Ac., who has an acupuncture practice in Oracle and Tucson, further explains: “There is some validity to ‘any’ body-oriented intervention for pain. There is documentation of pain being helped by placebo treatment—such as sugar pills or other benign substances. The mere act of touching or gently massaging anyone in pain can have profoundly welcome
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physical and mental effects. It seems that whenever a person receives some kind of human response to their pain, there is often a positive—if transient— result. Properly performed acupuncture according to traditional Asian systems results in relief of pain and increase in energy and improved mood. Usually a short to extended series of treatment results in sustained improvement providing the cause of the pain has been addressed. Pain is always a symptom and so often its cause goes unidentified or undiagnosed. In such cases, acupuncture modalities—including sham acupuncture often have a transient, placebo effect. Traditional acupuncture, and Chinese medicine, views the person as a whole instead of a specific pain complaint. Frequently, people who have experienced relief of chronic pain with acupuncture comment that other more discreet symptoms have vanished or improved—such as depression, headaches,
anxiety, sleep and digestion. It is wise to have a medical work-up to assess the causes and related factors of a serious pain complaint. Then, treatment with acupuncture or other systems can be considered.” Another method offered to the mentally wellattuned person would be the practice of meditation. This might prove to be the most efficient way of countering a physical problem while, at the same time, developing new skills of coping with future challenges. Reiki is another technique of the healing arts whereby a transference of energy between practitioner and patient takes place. Local Reiki Master Dawn Weiss who practices at the Huntington Chiropractic Clinic in Oracle further elucidates: “The name Reiki is derived from two Japanese words: Rei meaning “universal” and ki which is ‘life force energy.’ Reiki treatments are done with clothing on, and may be hands on the body, or hands held a few inches above the body. It may also be sent as distant healing. Many experience Reiki as a warm radiant feeling of wellbeing. It promotes a feeling of peace and relaxation. Reiki does not come from the practitioner, but rather the practitioner serves as a channel for the universal life force energy to flow through and reach the areas where it is most needed. Reiki is passed from teacher (master) to student through a process called attunement. Dr. Mikao Usui was the founder of Reiki. Reiki is not a religion. It is a spiritual practice with no dogma. Reiki is compatible with
and complementary to any religion or spiritual background. One need not believe in Reiki to benefit from it. It will work for you whether or not you believe in it.” Another local Reiki practitioner, Sharon Brady, summarizes her thoughts as follows: “There are three levels that one can aspire to in being a Reiki practitioner. Many years ago, I became a Reiki One practitioner. Recently, Dawn Weiss “attuned” me for the second level, Reiki Two. Dawn is a Reiki Master for which she practiced for many years. I find giving and receiving Reiki soothing, energizing and balancing. It is a lovely non-invasive experience. I find that it is congruent with other modalities that I have used in the past, such as the Labyrinth that I created in a Philadelphia monastery, or the Life Pathway Meditation Walks I designed in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Indiana and the country of Ecuador, and the group meditations held at my home here in Oracle.” A mild form of addressing one’s anxieties, especially when waiting to meet with an adversary or authority figure, is an exercise out of
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Emotional Pain Graphotherapy: The drawing of the number 8 on a piece of paper, over and over again, with emphasis on pressure
on the downstroke, and lightness on the upward movement puts the person into rhythmic mental processes that remove the
stress from anticipating a negative experience. This exercise was performed by students who were in trouble
and called in to meet with their school principal. The principal’s assistant in Kansas was a Graphoanalyst who
Collegiate artistry: Pima students have art show at Rancho Linda Vista
By John Hernandez Art students from Pima Community College Northwest Campus Spring 2011 painting classes visited Rancho Linda Vista in Oracle on Saturday June 4. The students had the opening reception for their art show which is on display at the Rancho Linda Vista Gallery. The show will be running until June 19th. The students were joined by their families, friends and art lovers at the reception which included food and beverages. Matthias Duwel, Lead Art Faculty at the Northwest Campus, scheduled the show for the students so they could experience displaying their art to the See Art Show, Page 16
suggested the exercise to students with great success over several years. Readers are encouraged to try the method for themselves and see if it momentarily allays their anxieties. With all the various healing methods available,
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Verizon tower making progress By John Hernandez A proposed site for a 73-foot-tall cell phone tower is getting closer to becoming a reality in Oracle. After a community meeting on May 12, 12 alternate property sites were submitted for consideration to Pinnacle Consulting, Inc. On Wednesday June 1, Oracle Fire Department Battalion Chief, Larry Southard, Ross Hopkins and a representative from Pinnacle Consulting inspected the 12 sites. Verizon Wireless engineers will now analyze the information from the sites and select the best three based on which site will provide the best quality of service that is needed for the Oracle area. In addition to the proposed 12 sites, the
hilltop property owned by Adrian and Kari Darimont can still be considered by Verizon as the proposed site if they feel it meets their needs. The Darimont property has been opposed by a community group since it was first announced several years ago. A second, more recent attempt to gain permission to erect the tower on the Oracle Market property made it to the Pinal County Planning and Zoning’s desk but because of the community opposition P&Z did not recommend approval. Community opposition was based on the belief that a tower on the hilltop presented a danger to helicopters landing and taking off at the heliport located nearby. Other issues brought forward were the
decrease in property values and possible impact of electromagnetic field on the health of residents living near the tower. Should Verizon decide to select the site located behind the Oracle Market, Ross Hopkins, spokesman for the community group said, “Oracle residents who originally opposed this tower site location beginning back in September, 2010, will take action to do so again.” Adrian Darimont was asked if he would like to speak about the proposed tower site but he had no comment at this time. The Verizon engineers should be deciding on the top three locations soon. Once that decision is made an Oracle town hall meeting will be scheduled at the Oracle Community
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Will one of these move into your neighborhood? The timing of a recent announcement by the World Health Organization that classified radio frequency
electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans is purely coincidental.
Are cell phones unhealthy, hazardous? By John Hernandez The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that cell phones may cause cancer. The WHO/International Agency for Research on Cancer classified radio frequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Their findings were based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer that has been linked to wireless phone use. Evidence that the WHO scientists used was not adequate to conclude that electromagnetic field may cause other types of cancer. However, they concluded that there was some risk, and a close watch was needed on the link between cell phones and cancer risk. Now that I have some
scientific research to back my theories that cell phone use does affect the brain I have come to some conclusions of my own. Cell phone use definitely is a hazard to your health, even if you are not using the phone. Doing my own research on the roadways of Arizona, I have noticed people driving while cradling a phone against their ear are rendered incapable of using their signal when changing lanes or making a turn. While following a few test subjects on Oracle Road in Tucson, I have observed them reaching next to them to pick up their cell phone and automatically reducing their speed by 10 or 15 miles an hour slowing down traffic. I have even seen them swerve halfway
into the next lane before correcting themselves. Could the electromagnetic field be interfering with their brain function? How else would you explain the driver stopped at an intersection looking directly at me while talking on her phone but pulling out in front of my vehicle forcing me to nearly come to a complete stop while she goes on her way switching the phone from her left ear to the right oblivious to the near accident and unable to hear my tirade of curses. I don’t expect the five billion users of cell phones in the world to give their phones up but it would be nice if they could pay a little more attention when operating their vehicle. After all the life they save may be mine!
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Mountain Vista inducts several into National Junior Honor Society
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Potlucks, Projects, and other delights brought to you by the OCC: Come join in the fun! The mission of the Oracle Community Center (OCC) is to promote and sponsor programs that improve and maintain the health and welfare of the community. It also oversees maintenance and use of its facilities, in the best interest of the residents of Oracle and adjacent areas. The OCC is a non-profit organization. All funds for insurance, water,
electricity, phone, gas, trash and ongoing maintenance come from private donations, hall rentals, membership dues and fundraisers. We are working hard to make the Center available to all. If you have any comments or suggestions, they are welcome. On Monday, June 27th, 6 – 8 p.m., the Oracle Community Center invites you to join their
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to get involved with. In June, there is a landscape project, to add Desert Willows to their property. Coming in July, there will be a Kids Summer Reading program, featuring games and crafts, for children ages 6-9. On July 11 – 15, 20 children will explore the Seven Continents. Come play Canasta, Mondays, from 9 a.m. – noon then stay for the regular Monday potluck, with entree provided by a volunteer. Bring a dish, or contribute a donation of $4 for members or $5 for guests. Still have some energy? How about joining in for 1 – 2 p.m. Bingo? If you are into gardening, the OCC Garden Club, which meets on Mondays, at 1
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p.m., is accepting new members. Register if you would like to help with the garden. The mission of the gardening club is to provide networking opportunities for our members and to promote the love of gardening, floral design and civic and environmental responsibility. When you are ready to burn off the calories, join Deb Breen’s ‘Zumba Gold’ dancing class at the center, on Mondays from 2 – 3 p.m. and 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Members may participate at the cost of $1 per session. On Tuesdays, join the Bridge group for a friendly game from 12:30 – 4 p.m. Refreshments are included. Call Ethel Amator at 520-896-2197 for more information. On Wednesdays, buzz on in for the Sewing Bee and tea social hour, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. The group project for June, a table runner, ‘Watermelon and
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Blackbirds’, can be joined by calling Susie Cochran at 520-896-2935. Or, for beginning knitters, Viola will be glad to help you learn. On Thursdays, from 9 a.m. – noon the Center is open for card or board games. Then, from 1 – 4 p.m., Mah Jongg madness holds sway. Do you need a place to hold your special event? Call Maggie Riggs for information and to reserve a date for your special day, at 520-896-9520 or leave a message at the office at 520-896-9326. The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 27, 4:30 p.m., at the Center. While all are welcome to attend; if you wish to place something on the agenda, please contact Carl Riggs, President, 520-896-9520. If the item is not on the agenda, there may not be time for it to be addressed.
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Local chiropractor offers new acupuncture technique Dr. John Huntington, a local chiropractic physician, recently received advanced certification in BioMedical Acupuncture, also known as Dry Needling. The instructor for this training, Dr. YunTao Ma, has practiced acupuncture for more than 40 years and is committed to integrating acupuncture into a modern, scientific healthcare practice for pain management. Huntington has practiced chiropractic, acupuncture and various physiotherapies for more than 23 years in Oracle. He uses the best techniques from European manual medicine, osteopathic and chiropractic as well as coaching in lifestyle, exercise and dietetics. “Dry Needling refers to the insertion of a fine filament needle that is very thin, solid and flexible into specific points or injured muscle and other soft tissues, with no
medication injected,” said Huntington. “The mechanism of action of this treatment is a microlesion within pathological tissue, which breaks up shortened tissues, creates a local immune response and inhibits a reflex arc from the nervous system to the tissue which can perpetuate pain/ spasm cycles,” he continued. “Dry Needling also helps calm and balance the nervous system, reducing stress and further advancing the body’s ability to self-heal.” Conditions treated with BioMedical Acupuncture include, but are not limited to neck, back and shoulder pain, arm pain (tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, golfer’s elbow), headache to include migraines and tension-type headaches, jaw pain, buttock pain and leg pain (sciatica, hamstring strains, calf tightness/ spasms). “Patients are sometimes
concerned that the treatment will be painful; however, the needle is so thin it pushes through the skin easily, which reduces discomfort. A local twitch response may be felt once the needle is in the
pathological tissue, but this is normal and is felt for less than a second. Some say it feels a little like an electric shock; others feel it more like a cramping sensation. I make every effort to make your
experience comfortable and therapeutic.” Responses to Dry Needling vary, but many patients experience immediate relief of their symptoms and an increased range of motion. Huntington emphasizes that this treatment is a part of a person’s overall health restoration program. manual
therapy methods, therapeutic exercise, endurance training, stabilization and posture training may be integrated as well. Dr. Huntington is located at 970 North Dodge Drive in Oracle. He can be reached at 520-896-9844 for further questions or appointments.
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Entertainment: New tips for crossword (StatePoint) Like baseball and pie-eating contests, crossword puzzles and word searches have long been a popular pastime across America. And recently, Sudoku has added to the fun. Moreover, research has shown that puzzles can help you stay mentally fit. So they’re not only enjoy-
able, but good for you too. If you’re looking to improve your puzzle skills, or simply seeking a new healthy addiction, here are some helpful tips to navigate the challenging world of puzzles: Crosswords First, read through all the clues, filling in what you’re sure of as you go. Often the
fill-in-the-blanks clues are the easiest (e.g., “American as apple ___”). With time, you’ll also learn some of the more common repeating answers, such as “etui” for a lady’s handbag. Next, go through and fill in any words ending in “s” or “ed,” based on the clues. So as not to worry about making mistakes, use an
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words, have been shown to increase reasoning and logic. A number of other games that encourage logic and reasoning, like Battleship and BrainQuest, can help you “cross-train.” The trick to Sudoku mastery is to write down possible solutions instead of trying to keep them all in your head. Jot down all possible
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and puzzle lovers work before showing your friends your impressive feats of logical reasoning. Word Searches Word searches aren’t as popular as they used to be, but they’re still fun and challenging. Start by reviewing all the words on the search list, but then
focus on finding only one word -- if you find others along the way, that’s fine, but don’t try to find them all at once. It’s often easier to see words that crossover one another if you use a highlighter instead of a pen to circle words. For example,
FriXion Light erasable highlighters let you find words easily with their bright fluorescent ink, but erase your missteps just as effortlessly. Start by searching for the first letter of each word and seeing if the second letter is adjacent. If you’re really
stuck, look for unusual letters, such as “Q” or “X,” or unusual combinations, such as double letters like “tt” or “ll.” Most of all, remember to have fun! Puzzles can help elevate your IQ, but they shouldn’t make your blood pressure rise!
ACROSS 1. Pivotal 6. Cul de ___ 9. Kitty ____, famous for flight 13. Ancient Greeks’ assembly spot 14. ___ Wednesday 15. Home of Darfur 16. Pine or long 17. Snowmobile runner 18. Cast _____ 19. Departure from Egypt, e.g. 21. *Popular dad gift 23. *Malia and Sasha’s dad did it in 2008 election 24. Party 25. *Father/child divide 28. *George W.’s famous dad had the same first one 30. *Dad, e.g. 35. Showing age, especially having gray hair 37. “Portnoy’s Complaint” author 39. Dolphin home 40. Aquarium show star 41. *What dad did to the lawn 43. What Arnold used to do for a living? 44. Shorthand 46. Mosaic piece
47. Food for later consumption 48. Tea tax, e.g. 50. Christmas abbreviation 52. Form of Anna 53. Apartment 55. Clothe 57. *Founding Father 61. Crowd 64. In front of 65. “___ Te Ching,” book 67. Deadly contest, pl. 69. One from Croatia 70. Lennon’s wife 71. Perfect 72. Noisemaker, especially in the city 73. Nada or nothing 74. *Maggie Simpson’s first word DOWN 1. “King Kong” (1933) actress 2. S-shaped molding 3. Sweet-talk into something 4. Cupid’s ammo 5. *He played Laura Ingalls’ Pa 6. Mouth off 7. “___ not what your country can do for you....” 8. This shop is not a place for a bull 9. Corn cob cover
10. Miners’ passage 11. Dry riverbed 12. On one of these when popping big question? 15. Chief Massasoit, aka Great ______ 20. To take away, as in gun 22. Sixth sense 24. In the interval 25. *Hamlet’s father 26. Kind of artery 27. Indianapolis ball player 29. Debatable point 31. Falling out 32. Beauty parlor 33. Last letter of Greek alphabet 34. *This President made Father’s Day a national
holiday 36. The feminine of raja 38. Position of leadership 42. End of the road? 45. Counterbalance 49. ___ Rida, rapper 51. Dirty or sleazy 54. Author Chekhov 56. Red-skinned cheese 57. Speed of an object divided by speed of sound 58. ‘70s hairdo 59. Point of entry 60. Iraq neighbor 61. *Popular DIY dad gift 62. Pauper’s permanent state 63. Feeling happy 66. Tropical American cuckoo 68. Stallone
Crossword Puzzle: Father’s Day
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Tickle your funny bone ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE BY JOHN CLEESE The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Libya and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.” The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada. The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let’s get the Bastards.” They don’t have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years. The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France’s white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country’s military capability. Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.” The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.
Solution to last month’s puzzle
The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy. Australia , meanwhile, has raised its security level from “No worries” to “She’ll be alright, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think we’ll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is canceled.” So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level. -- John Cleese - British writer, actor and tall person and funny guy
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Kids learn from Butterfly Garden By John Hernandez There is one group of kids who will be learning a little about art and a lot about community service this summer. Kids from the Oracle Ridge Learning Center Summer Program will be learning how to work with clay and make mosaic art. They will also be learning about community service. The kids met with Mary Salter at the Butterfly Garden in Oracle last Tuesday. Mary told them the history of the garden which her husband Martin founded and which was constructed in his memory. She showed them the butterfly tiles and mosaic art pyramids and dragon that are in the garden. Carol Mahoney, a local clay and mosaic artist was there and talked with the kids and their teachers Theresa Rodriguez and Amber Wick. Carol will be going to the Learning Center on Thursdays to teach the children and the teachers about clay art and mosaics. The teachers will then be able to work with the kids making clay and mosaic art projects.
They will also learn community service. The kids will help keep the garden clean and also use their newly learned artistic skills to help fix some of the mosaic tiles that have fallen off of some of the pieces in the garden. They may even add some of their art to the Butterfly Garden. The Oracle Ridge Learning Center Summer Program (day care) is located at Oracle Ridge Elementary School. They are open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and are open to any kid ages 3 to 13. Cost for kids is $12 for half a day and $24 for a full day. This includes breakfast and lunch. They accept DES certified kids in the program. The Center offers arts and crafts, a cooking class, science, reading and field trips. They even have a swimming outing on Wednesday. You can sign your kids up for a day or the whole program. For more information or to register contact Erica at (520) 896-3080 or Theresa at (520) 896-3082.
Mary Salter shares her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy with the newest generation of Oracle residents. (John Hernandez photos)
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Area artist to have piece in show at Davis Dominguez Gallery in Tucson By John Hernandez Juan Enriquez is proud of growing up in the San Pedro, Galiuro Mountains area and credits some special TriCommunity residents with introducing him to the world of art and a lifelong passion. Juan is a painter and one of the founders of the Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop located in historic downtown Tucson. Raices Taller is Spanish for roots workshop. Juan’s “roots” are right here in the Tri Community. Juan grew up in Mammoth, living across the San Pedro River. He is a 1993 graduate of San Manuel High School. He credits Rancho Linda Vista artists and long time residents Mary Ann and Jim Davis for inspiring him and getting him interested in art. Mary Ann was his high school art teacher. Juan got to work for and with Jim Davis at the University of Arizona where Jim was an art professor. “I got to watch a true master at work,” Juan said of Jim Davis. Juan also praised former Tri-Community resident and fellow Raices Taller artist Ceci Woods Garcia for being one of his mentors. Juan’s uncles, Johnny and Art Garcia, were killed during the Vietnam War, a tragedy that still saddens and touches Juan’s family even after so many years. “Sometimes I put my experiences from living in the San Pedro and Gila River areas into my art,” Juan said. It shows in some of his
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The Davis Dominguez Gallery is considered by many to be the best art space in Arizona. It holds Tucson’s largest exhibit of contemporary art. The show runs through July 2. Juan will also have some of his paintings at the Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop at 218 East Sixth Street, Tucson. The show is titled “Chubasco! A Monsoon Exhibition” and features artwork with monsoon and water themes. The show will run until July 16. The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. You can also view his art at www.juanenriqueztucsonartist.blogspot.com or contact him at jenriquez. tucson@gmail.com.
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•Priced to sell! Home needs work, but land and neighborhhod are great. $29,000. •Horse Property! MH on 1.25 ac. Priced to sell $55,000. •Over 1 1/2 ac. completely fenced ready for your children, horses & pets, 2 story home with 2 bd upstairs, 2 down. $119,000. •Lovely slump block home high on a hill with unobstructed views, 4 bd, 2 ba in pristine condition. $229,000. •Established feed store, 2,000 sq. ft., building plus hay barn on .42 ac lot, fully fenced. $209,900. •Stunning farmhouse on 3.3 ac in Cherry Valley, horse facilites, garden area, peace and quite, lovely interior details. $345,000. •Spacious MH with great views, open floorplan, large kitchen, rent with option to buy $150 of rent toward closing costs. $135,000. •Enjoy the wildlife and views from this immaculate home on an acre. So many upgrades inside, flagstone patio. $225,000.
•Commerical property on America Ave. owner has started construction on approximatly 6,000 sq. ft. bldg and is including building materials on site. $145,000. •Horse Property! Build your home or put a manufactured home on this great 3.34 ac parcel. $109,000. •Choose your own parcel from 1.25 to 3.75 ac., flat, easy to build on, utilities at street. $84,900 to $210,000. •Owner Motivated to Sell! 1.25 ac. or 3.75 ac already excavated, water to each site, 1.25 ac for $35,000 or 3.75 ac for $80,000. •Just over 1 ac. in homes only area, great views, end of cul-de-sac. Amazing Price. $50,000.
•4 view lots, 1.25 ac. each in high view area of Oracle, homes only. Utilities at lot line. 3 lots for $95,000; 1 lot for $96,000. •REDUCED!! 3.3 ac. on Linda Vista Rd with great views, ready to build, utilities at road. $169,000. •Two Lots with shared well 1.5 ac each. Price reduced to $26,500. •Great investment property. 10 ac. can be split 5 times. Has excellent well. Borders state land. No financing necessary. Owner will carry. $150,000. •Half acre plus lot with all utilities, paved road, homes only area. $33,000. •One acre with new access off Linda Vista, boulders, views, trees. $105,000.
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•Beautiful MH with fantastic views and 3.3 ac. to spread out in, well, fireplace, large MB, $125,000. •REDUCED!! Stunning views from this elevated property on high side of Redington Rd. Can be split. 8.48 ac $149,500. •Beautiful views, 37 ac in secluded area, State land on 2 sides, zoned for site build or MH. $250,000. •Secluded area with great views, large room addition on mobile, lots of mature trees, 1 1/3 acres. $49,000. •Large well-kept home, great views, 3 bd, 3ba, 616 sq. ft. basement with its own entrance, rock fireplace with pellet stone insert, large RV carport includes a 500 sq.ft. beauty shop with equipment. $249,000.
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CPR anyone? The Oracle Optimist Club serving the Tri-Community area will be sponsoring a CPR class on Saturday, June 18. The class will be held from 9-11a.m. at Family First Conference Center, 1575 West American Avenue in Oracle. Cost is $5 per person. This is a non-certification class and is based on the Sarver Heart Center curriculum. CPR can and does save many lives each year and empowers people to start life saving CPR while waiting for 911 and the EMTs to arrive. Seating is limited to 12 people so register as soon as possible by contacting the certified CPR instructor Karen Hauca at 520-468-5021.
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public at a gallery and as an end of the semester party for the students. Matthias is an artist and a resident of Rancho Linda Vista. He has his studio there. Go online to www. copperarea.com to see a slideshow of the students’ art.
Celebrate Creativity in Oracle at
The world Premiere of a Local film
written, produced and directed by local musician
Raymond Santoro!
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You’ll recognize locations & faces!
Join us Saturday, July 16, 7 p.m. Mountain Vista School
Cost is $3 per person or 2 for $5 All funds to benefit Oracle Community Schools Popcorn & beverages available for small donation
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