The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 5, 2024
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News
School, Fire Districts Told by County That Over $4 Million Has Disappeared
Funds are missing under suspicious circumstances from a County account at Chase Bank overseen by former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr, who resigned from office April 12. Patagonia School Districts and Sonoita Elgin Fire District have been told to expect financial losses. To read our report, click here.
County Submits Extensive Hermosa Scoping Comments to Forest Service
Santa Cruz County’s Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to submit a wide-ranging, 7-page letter regarding the potential impact of South32’s Hermosa Project on the area. The County is urging the Forest Service to conduct a wide range of studies to better understand the likely impacts of Hermosa, and recommends specific mitigation measures and approaches for certain issues.
“SO-GIN Throwdown” Wins Big for Sonoita Food Pantry
By Kati Spencer Several local wineries and restaurants joined forces last month for the SO-GIN Throwdown Block Party to collect much-needed items to stock the shelves of the Sonoita food pantry. Participating businesses were grouped into two teams based on their proximity to either Highway 82 or 83. Team GIN (Elgin) earned first place for this year’s drive, collecting 475 items compared to 323 items from Team SO (Sonoita). “The generosity of our patrons and this community is what makes this food drive such a great success,” said Shannon Austin Zouzoulas, co-owner of Arizona Hops and Vines. “This was only the second year of the SO-GIN Throwdown, and we can’t wait to see our wine country collaboration continue to get bigger and better each year.” The teams are now tied with one win each, setting the stage for serious competition next year.
Remember When??
The PRT has been hard at work placing over 2,800 articles, columns, photos, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions on our website. Take a walk down memory lane with this article from 2017…
Summer of Squash
By Cassina Farley
June 2, 2017
We are coming up on the summer season of squash—the warm time of the year where everyone you know is growing squash and trying just as hard to get rid of it. Here’s my grandma’s recipe for a dish we eat every summer whether we grow it or not. It always reminds me of home and family.
School Info
Congratulations to the Patagonia Elementary and High School Honor Roll Students.
Elgin School Kindergarten Registration Info for 2024- 25. Click here to learn more.
Middle School Students – June 20 -21 in Patagonia – Rocket Academy Event. No cost. Click here to learn more about the event.
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Upcoming Events
June 8: 8:30 – 10:30am – Supplemental Food Bag Distribution at the SCC Food Bank, 772 Harshaw Ave, Patagonia
June 11: 6 – 8pm Special Screening of “Rebuilding Paradise” at the Tin Shed Theater.
Other Items of Interest
The Patagonia Senior Center recently received a grant from Delta Dental of Phoenix to help seniors with dental expenses. Vouchers are provided for up to $350 to participating dentists. If interested, please call the senior center at (520) 394-2494.
The Museum has joined the Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle fundraiser. The grand prize is a 2024 Jeep Wrangler.100% of proceeds sold by the Patagonia Museum will benefit the museum. Please contact a board member of the museum to buy your chance(s) to win. Click here to learn more about the grand prize. To learn more about the additional prices that are available, click here. Museum Members, save the date – October 19, from 4 pm to 8 pm for a complimentary meal, refreshments and entertainment at the museum facility. If you are not a member, please, consider joining our museum.
Raffle for the Elgin Cemetery Refurbishment Project. Click here to learn more.
Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Annual Steak Fry 2024
Celebrating our 100th year of service to our community, the 47th Annual PVFR Steak Fry will be held at the town park on Sat., June 29, 4:30pm. The meal will be a steak off our famous custom-built grill, beans, coleslaw, salsa, tortilla and drink for $25.00 – Kids meals (under 15- $15.00) will substitute a hamburger for the steak. There will be a live auction, a raffle, and dancing to live music by Nightlife. Raffle tickets can be purchased from PVFR members in advance or at the event- $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Interested in donating an item for the auction or raffle, contact – Juan 520-604-7861 – Zay 520-604-0200 – Diane 520-394-2936
The Patagonia Community Garden is recruiting new gardeners! Come grow organic veggies, flowers, meet your neighbors and enjoy a peaceful connection with the earth. If you’re not ready to grow a garden, come and volunteer a helping hand. For more info contact David Fain at radarfain@gmail.com or text 928-380-6570, or text Mary at 520-510-2851
The Arizona Rangers Sonoita Company meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at the SEFD training room in Sonoita. For more information contact Lt. Phil Burdine (520) 990-4390
Employment Opportunities
The SCC Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the upcoming academy classes for Patrol Deputy and Adult Detention Officer positions. omplete an application, print it, and submit it in person at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office at 2170 N Congress Drive in Nogales, Arizona. . Click here for the application.
Santa Rita Abbey has a new part-time job opening in its altar bread bakery. Position is Monday through Friday mornings, assisting with the manufacturing of Communion Hosts. Contact Sister Pam for further details. 520-455-0481 (no text messaging) or cistercianab@gmail.com.
PCUMC is looking to hire a part-time Church Secretary from 9am – 12pm. Click here to view the detailed job description.
PUHS is hiring for various school sports coaching positions. Click here to learn more about the opportunities.
Patagonia Public School Job Vacancy Announcement for School Year 24-25. Click here to learn more about the positions available.
We are a mustang and a mule who need your help! Approximately 1 hr a day to feed, pick up manure and water. Fri. – Sat. – Sun. $20 a day. Sonoita. 520-975-9920
Farmers Market Schedule
Patagonia Farmers and Crafts Market – Thursdays 10am-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.
Local Church Events and Schedules
St. Therese Parish in Patagonia
Patagonia United Methodist Church
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