Heather Dodge models the first hat she created in 2016, made with flowers, foliage, ribbon and Christmas decorations. Heather Dodge has worn many hats in her life. A former English teacher, creative writer and director in advertising, and a graduate program administrator at Rice University, Dodge moved to Patagonia seven years ago, where she has […]
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Opening of Proctor Exhibit Held at Canoa Ranch
Fran Russell cuts the ribbon to open the Proctor Collection exhibit at Canoa Ranch. (From left) Enrique (Kiki) Bustamante, K.K. Proctor, Robert Proctor, Paul Ronstadt, Bob Ronstadt, Fran Russell, Mike Proctor, Frank (Poncho) Redondo and Robert Vaughn. Photo by Marion Vendituoli More than 100 people gathered at the Canoa Ranch in Green Valley, on March […]
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School Board Reduces Faculty, Declines to Renew Superintendent’s Contract
Sonoita School Board members listen to public comments before voting to eliminate one teaching position and not to renew the Superintendent’s contract. (From left) Ian Tomlinson, Kelly Bostock, Ginny Cosbey, Sharon McCone, Mike Sweedo, Christopher Bonn. Photo by Marion Vendituoli The Sonoita Elementary School District Board voted unanimously at their meeting on March 12 to […]
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Court Closed Despite Community Concerns
Kurt Bahti tells the Board of Supervisors that he feels there was a “hidden intent” in the effort to close the Sonoita Court. Photo by Marion Vendituoli The SCC Board of Supervisors, ignoring the pleas of frustrated residents of eastern Santa Cruz County, voted unanimously, on March 21, to close the Sonoita Court. The Supervisors […]
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Wildlife Manager Working Her ‘Dream Job’
Brit Oleson gets ready to go to work as district wildlife manager, patrolling from Nogales to Elfrida and McNeal. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Brit Oleson loves her job. As the wildlife manager for Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), her primary district extends from Nogales to the San Pedro, but she covers calls from as […]
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Act Now to Reduce Fire Risk
By Ray SayreDirector of Emergency Management, Santa Cruz County Information on how best to mitigate your risk can be found at www.firewise.org and at http://wildlandfire.az.gov/prevention_news.asp. The 2017 fire season was very active with numerous wildfires in Santa Cruz County with several homes lost in Sonoita. The National Weather Service sent an email to Emergency Managers […]
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New Clinic Opens in Sonoita
Desert Streams Clinic in Sonoita offers a variety of medical services. From left: Marc Smith, Cigi Smith, and administrative assistant Marisa Montgomery Bell. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Residents of rural eastern Santa Cruz County have a new option for healthcare. Desert Streams Family Practice held an open house last month to introduce their new clinic […]
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Broadway Comes to Patagonia
Chip Fears and Laura Wenzel perform a comedy skit created by producer Julia Green. Photo by Marion Vendituoli Audiences at the Tin Shed Theater on February 9, 10 and 11 were entertained with selections from show tunes in “Way Off Broadway” created, directed and produced by Julia Green, with co-producer Karen Lewis. The cast, Mark […]
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Residents Resist Courthouse Closing
Sonoita and Elgin residents listen to comments protesting the closing of the Sonoita Courthouse at a meeting held at the Sonoita Fairgrounds February 13. Anger and frustration were evident at the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting February 21, as nearly 30 people stood up to speak against the proposed closing of the Sonoita […]
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Veterans’ Retreat Opens in Sonoita
Dana Bowman parachutes down in front of the crowd at the grand opening ceremony for Boulder Crest Retreat in Sonoita. The grand opening of Boulder Crest Retreat Arizona at Apache Springs Ranch, on November 30, can only be described as inspiring, emotional, and, at times, overwhelming. Visitors from across the country, many accompanied by service […]