The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 27, 2022
Community Calendar
The Patagonia Regional Times is pleased to offer our new Calendar of Community Events on our website. The community calendar is designed for individuals, non-profit organizations, local businesses, and government entities to publicize meetings and events that may be of interest to the community and to promote community events and activities. See online form here. Your text, photos and fliers all can be posted on the calendar.
Each announcement should include complete information on the event, who sponsors it, what it is, dates, times and location, and a local phone number and contact person for further information. If your event requires a registration, the deadline date for registration should be conspicuous so that the deadline will be announced as well as the event. Click here to read our guidelines.
E-Newsletter
We will continue to publicize events in our e-newsletter as well. The PRT may edit event content for length, corrections, text, etc. We do not post any notices in the PRT Newsletter for events that are more than three weeks away. Flyers for nonprofits, community organizations and fundraisers will be accepted. Submissions and or questions should be in email form or a word document to Nisa Talavera, Assistant Editor at prtasted@gmail.com. All submissions for the Wednesday e-newsletter must be submitted by Tuesday, 10 a.m. For more in-depth questions about calendar listings, please call 740-206-9594.
Breaking News In Our Community
Lightning Causes Fire in Elgin
Photo By Marion Vendituoli
A lightning strike ignited a fire on the Babocomari Ranch in Elgin at approximately 2.20p.m on Friday, July 22. The fire burned 13.5 acres before heavy rain and the efforts of Sonoita Elgin Fire District (SEFD) personnel were able to extinguish it. No structures were damaged by the fire, which burned mostly grass and yucca. Seven firefighters from SEFD, as well as personnel from Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to the incident. “It’s a good reminder that even with a good rain, the fuels in our area can still dry out and be ready to burn within hours or in a couple of days.” SEFD Capt. Emma Laird said.
Roadwork Complete in Patagonia
Photo by Marion Vendituoli
Representatives from the Town of Patagonia, Hunter Contracting, and South32 watch as Patagonia Vice Mayor Michael Stabile cuts the ribbon to mark the completion of roadwork improvements between 3rd Ave. and McKeown Ave. (From left): Town Manager Ron Robinson, Adam Sedgeman, Marvin Murphy, Vice Mayor Michael Stabile, Vadim Grinberg, Alex Dietz, Denise Bowdon and Melanie Lawson. The July 27, 2022 ribbon cutting marked the completion of phase 3 in the Town’s roadworks improvement project. This phase included repaving of the road between 3rd Ave. and 4th Ave, paved parking spots along the park, the paving of Quiroga Lane, and the installation of 4-way stops at 3rd and 4th Aves. The project was funded by a Community Development Block Grant facilitated by SEAGO of approximately $450,000, as well as a grant from South32 for $295,000.
A Public Spirited Postal Employee
Photo By Jill Johnson
Patagonia Post Office employee Jackie Covey weeding the post office garden on Sunday, July 24. It is not uncommon to see Jackie weeding here on her days off.
Angel Wings Recent Donations
Mimi Witt and Fran Garcia present a check to Anna Coleman of the Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center.
Angel Wings Gift and Thrift Shop has begun donating a portion of their quarterly sales to selected local nonprofits. Mimi Witt and Fran Garcia, two Angel Wings volunteers, were pleased to present a check to Anna Coleman from the Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center on July 1, 2022, for the outstanding work she has provided to the community. Anna says that she will let the kids decide how best to spend the donation.
County Set to Adopt Budget, Tax Rates at August 3, 2022 Public Meeting
By Kat Crockett
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has tentatively scheduled a Truth in Taxation hearing on August 3, 2022, followed by a Special Meeting to set the Fiscal Year 2023 Primary and Secondary tax rates, adopt the budget, and adopt tax rates for county-wide fire and school districts.
A tentative budget was adopted by the Board on July 5 which is slightly more than $20 million higher than last year, mostly due to an increase in actual or anticipated state and federal grants. Unfunded state mandates total about $750,000 for retirement, health care, liability insurance and state long term care for residents lacking ability to pay for services. The BOS tentatively adopted the staff recommendation of 6% cost of living increase for employees across the board which would total $655,000.
The Board also tentatively adopted the staff proposal to keep the current primary and secondary tax rates with no increase or decrease. Residents with increased property valuations (which serve as the base for applying the tax rates) will see an increase in taxes of about $9.86 per $100,000 of assessed value for the primary and secondary tax.
Apply Now for Free and Reduced Price Children’s Meals at Elgin School
Click here for more information
Join Patagonia CERT
Community Emergency Response Team
We assist emergency personnel in Patagonia when needed.
Join us at one of our meetings on the first Wednesday of the month and find out more about Patagonia CERT.
Email msm85624@gmail.com to let Marilyn know you want to come to a meeting.
CERT members receive free training (usually on the weekend) that involves both coursework and activities like putting out a small fire, group-carry of a wounded person, and practicing a rescue with injured victims.
From the SEFD – Notice of Call of Election
The Sonoita-Elgin Fire District hereby notifies the registered voters of all precincts within the Sonoita-Elgin Fire District that two (2) vacancies will occur on the Sonoita-Elgin District Board at the General Election on November 8, 2022.
The last day for write-in candidates to file is July 25, 2022. This paper form is available online. This election is non-partisan. The last day to register to vote is October 11, 2022. Contact the Santa Cruz County Elections Department for any particulars concerning this election.
Local Voting Information
Wednesday, July 6: First day of early voting/early ballots mailed
Friday, July 22: Deadline to request an early ballot
Saturday, July 23: Early voting at Patagonia Town Hall, 9a.m. – 12p.m.
Saturday, July 23: Early voting at Sonoita Library, 2p.m. – 5p.m.
Friday, July 29: Last day for early voting at the recorder’s office
Tuesday, August 2: Election day
Upcoming Events in Our Community
The Patagonia Creative Arts summer camp exhibition is on display until the end of the month at the Patagonia Museum.
Backpack Drive – The 2022-23 school is starting soon. Corner Scoop is having a back pack drive for families in need. Please bring new backpacks (and school supplies if you can) to the Corner Scoop – they will be distributed from there, and within the new soft goods cabinet next to the food pantry near the Sonoita Post office entrance.
Family Fun Day At The Patagonia Pool – Saturday July 30, 10a.m – 12p.m. (FREE admission) games & food. From 12-3, is free swim!
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE OUR 1ST ANNIVERSARY!
School Events in Our Community
Patagonia Public School Online Registration Info –
Please log into PowerSchool to register your child. High School PowerSchool link: https://patagonia.powerschool.com/public/ Elementary PowerSchool link: https://patagonia-es.powerschool.com/public/ If you do not remember or do not have your PowerSchool username and password please contact the Student Office, you can call 520-394-3000 or email jaquiroga@psd0620.org. If you need assistance with registering we will have a computer here at the Student Office for your use. When you sign into PowerSchool on the left hand side of the screen there will be several options scroll down and choose FORMS. All the forms will be there please fill out all the forms. For returning students most of the information will be filled out. Please review and correct any mistakes.
Items of Interest in Our Community
If you are willing/able to donate any delicious baked goods (pies, cakes, cookies, etc.), we would appreciate it. They can be dropped off at the fairgrounds on Friday, August 5th.
Recyclops Recycling Service
Click here to sign up for Recyclops curbside pick-up service
Recyclops Accepts:
Aluminum & steel (tin) beverage & food cans
Cardboard & pasteboard
Glass containers (with glass subscription)
Magazines/catalogs, junk mail, paper, books
Newspapers Plastic beverage, food, & soap containers (plastics #1, #2)
More information on what Recyclops accepts and does not accept is available at the Recyclops website.
Empire Ranch Foundation Volunteer Opportunity
The Empire Ranch Foundation is seeking volunteers to work at our Gift Shop at
the historic Empire Ranch. Volunteers are needed for five hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. To apply, and for more information about responsibilities and requirements, click here.
Farmers’ Market Schedule
Patagonia Flower Farm’s Monthly Artisan and Farmers Market – Last Thurs. of the month 9am – 3pm by the gazebo in the park. Call Aishah for more info 520-335-7384
Patagonia Farmers and Crafts Market -Thursdays 9am-12pm by Red Mountain Foods.
Sonoita Farmers Market – Saturday Mornings 9am-12pm at the Sonoita Post Office parking lot (NW corner of Hwy 82/83)
Sierra Vista Farmers Market – Thursday 10am-2pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Click here for more info.
Nogales “Little” Mercado – Fridays 4-7pm 163 Morley Ave, Nogales. Click here for more info.
Tick Collection and Free Snake Relocation
What do you call a tick on the moon? A luna-tic. Ok, jokes aside, I’m collecting ticks again for the CDC and they asked for your help. Same as last year, any ticks you pull off yourself, pets, or livestock I would be happy to come pick up. For folks planning on donating regularly, I can bring you vials with ethyl alcohol. Contact Eric at 602.635.0117 with questions or ticks.
Also offered: FREE SNAKE RELOCATION. Call or text Eric anytime at 602.635.0117 for safe relocation of rattlesnakes
Gratitude Drum Circle
Meets at Patagonia Town Park by the gazebo Tuesdays 4-6pm, no experience necessary. Call 520-490-4991 for more info.
Community Job Opportunities
Gardener/Housekeeping – 1 or 2 positions: Gardener for general mowing, weed eating, tending flowering plants in medium courtyard garden, someone who loves to tend to pretty spaces and tinker in the landscaped yard every 2-3 weeks. 6 miles SE from Elgin. ALSO – House cleaner available on an as-need basis, perhaps one or 2 days monthly. Well paying. Could be the same person as Gardener. Flexibility in schedule necessary. Beautiful setting * (approx 5 mi SE of Elgin) Please contact AnneGibson5617@gmail.com for details. References required.
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