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providing a much needed, highly convenient and centralized location to expand maintenance and transportation operations, said Vail School District Superintendent Calvin Baker.

The District gathered a large committee of community leaders to provide advice on the use of the property’s frontage on Colossal Cave Road. The committee saw the opportunity to use the frontage to benefi t the community. One specifi c recommendation was to convert the old feed store into a thrift store. ReSources will operate the store with the involvement of several student

by Anne Gibson

By the middle or late November Vail Depot Thrift Store (Depot) will be open. It is the fi rst project of the Greater Vail Community ReSources (ReSources) program to meet its slogan “neighbors helping neighbors.”

The Depot is appropriately named, as it is located in downtown Vail between the railroad tracks, in what was for years Kelly’s Feed Store.

Last spring the District was provided the opportunity to purchase land “between the tracks” at approximately 50% of appraised value. The additional acreage is

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dropped off at the Connex storage unit behind the old historic post office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Receipts will be provided during those days and times.

Whitley “Anne” Gibson is a third generation Tucson and an alumni of the University

of Arizona. She is very

involved in the Vail

community, currently

serving on the board of the Greater Vail

Area Chamber of Commerce, chair of Palo Verde Blossom Festival, on the board of Citizens of Vail for Education and a

member of the steering committee for the Southeast Pima County Library. Anne previously served for 12 years

as a member of the Vail Unified School District.

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need it,” she said.

Collaborating with the Depot is the Vail School District’s Transition School to Work Program (TSW). TSW teacher Julie Wilson has introduced four students from the TSW program, along with their job coaches Jessica Bakki and Theresa Hoffman to Depot for placement during school hours.

It is our job to help our students be the best employees they can be, said Julie Wilson. At The Depot they will learn all of the soft skills such as helping customers, preparing merchandise and working the cash register to name a few skills.

The TSW is the result of a partnership between the Vail School District and the State of Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration. TSW is a Vocational Training program, Julie Wilson said.

The Depot, when it opens, will be staffed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Donations may be

classes and groups.

Profits will be used to benefit both ReSources and the Vail Education Foundation, Superintendent Baker said. The Vail Education Foundation provides grants to teachers for educational purposes or programs that benefit the students of the Vail School District.

“The store is to provide a steady source of funding for the food bank,” said Connie Plummer, Vice President of Operations of ReSources charged with overseeing the operations of the thrift store. ReSources is an Arizona non-profit corporation with a board of volunteers that supports the devoted volunteers manning its programs.

The Vail Education Foundation in collaboration with ReSources will enter into a lease agreement with the District for the building and then split the profits from the store, she explained. The Depot will be totally run by volunteers until such time as the store is financially able to hire a manager. Two volunteers ReSources have been fortunate to recruit are Ev Campbell and Carol Porter. Both women have volunteered with the Impact Food Bank that will be turned over to ReSources January 1st, 2017, said Connie Plummer. “I worked for 44 years and raised three kids, but always volunteered,” said Ev Campbell as she talked about her experiences volunteering for Davis Monthan Air Force Base Thrift Store and another in Eastern Washington State. This is something the community needs and is ready for. It will help support our food bank, Ev Campbell said as she mentioned her husband Tom has also been helping with the thrift store and food bank.

Carol Porter has over 27 years of volunteering with thrift stores in Washington State and three more once moving to Vail. “I love it. It keeps me busy. I get to meet new people and help people who really

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A lot of politicians simply talk about getting results. I have a record that speaks for itself. I am humbled by this opportunity to serve, and I’m asking for your support to continue fighting to expand economic opportunity in Southern Arizona and make sure our country and communities are kept safe.

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Congresswoman Martha McSally

I came to Congress to break through the gridlock and get results for Southern Arizona. That’s exactly what I’ve done. Since being elected, I’ve passed nine bills through the House and two into law, something just 6% of all lawmakers have accomplished this Congress.

I’ve used my experience as a retired Colonel and A-10 squadron commander with 325 combat hours to lead the fight to protect Davis-Monthan and keep the A-10 and EC-130H flying. My efforts include getting an amendment passed providing $100 million for new A-10 wing upgrades and successfully preventing any “backdoor” retirement of our aircraft. I also advanced a provision mandating a fly-off test between the F-35 and A-10 in Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue before any additional A-10s can be retired. I wrote the requirements for the test, so I feel pretty confident about the outcome.

I’ve fought to improve our border manning and enhance cross-border commerce, including passing a bill into law to fast-track veterans for jobs at our border ports of entry. I also advanced funding for local transportation construction projects, including SR-189, the I-11 and I-19 highways, and the Sonoran Corridor. These projects are estimated to support as many as 200,000 jobs and $32 billion in economic activity.

I’ve led efforts to secure our border, including passing four border security bills through the House and was appointed the Chairwoman of the Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee. I’ve also been a leading voice calling for a stronger national security and to ensure our troops have the resources and training they need to keep us safe. And, I’ve won battles to ensure equal treatment for female service members and veterans.

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Carol Porter (left) and Ev Campbell (right) will be two of the experienced volunteers serving their greater Vail area neighbors at The Depot.

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KB Homes: Mountain Vail ReservePhase 1 and 2 are 107 lots. A possible Phase 3 may come in 2017. Some homes are still available in Phase 2.

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Houghton Town CenterWork has begun on a medical office building next to Northwest Emergency Center. Look for more in next month’s issue!

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Proud that we have the third best response time of all agencies and among the lowest crime rates in the state, truly “Keeping the Peace Since 1865.” Our success and reputation was accomplished and earned with a whole lot of quality work and enormous effort of an outstanding team of commissioned and corrections officers, civilian employees and volunteers. I am honored to have had the opportunity to assemble this team of extraordinary men and women. Chris Nanos is the man to continue to lead them.

The part of the job I don’t miss is the politics—especially in this year of such extreme acrimony. Chris is truly getting an undeserved baptism by fire. His opponent, through cowardly surrogates, has run a vicious attack campaign full of lies, half-truths, innuendo, and ruinous character assassination. Believe me, I know when they repeatedly state, “It’s not political,” it is just that—political.

But for me, it’s personal. It is so disheartening after all these years to listen to a few disgruntled tea-party

Clarence DupnikThis is the first time in over 30 years that I am sitting out an election for Pima County Sheriff. I can’t say that I’m missing it at all. Obviously, I am supporting Chris Nanos, and here’s why.

Chris was my Chief Deputy before being selected by the Board of Supervisors to succeed me as Sheriff, when I retired almost two years ago. I made him my Chief Deputy because he is a smart, no-nonsense street cop who came up through the ranks over 30 years, beginning first as a Corrections Officer at our jail. He’s done it all and done it well and with class.

I am proud of the Department that I was privileged to lead for 36 years.


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As residents of the District, one of our considerations should be based on educational priorities. Those needs are a vital part of the community!

As a local resident and realtor, I believe as growth takes place, a good school system serves as an incentive to make our neighborhoods safer, more attractive, stable and contribute to their future value. I am proud to promote and support the Vail School District because of the value it adds to our community.

I encourage you to vote for Proposition 449 so Vail may continue to be among one of the best in the State of Arizona.

David Leach

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Dear Editor,

I am a 30+ year resident of Arizona; retired; a 7 year resident of Sycamore Canyon / Corona; and the proud father-in-law and grandfather of, a VUSD teacher and 2 VUSD students. I am writing to express my unqualified

favor of Prop 449. Whether you have children in the district or not, the overall benefit to the community of having a high-quality school district is more than worth the small monetary costs.

Sincerely,

April Bourie

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Dear Editor,

The Vail School District is asking its residents to approve a 12.5 percent override in the upcoming November general election. Voters last approved a 10% override in 2012. Now, the override is due for re-authorization. The Vail School District needs the additional 2.5% to give our teachers and other non-administrative personnel a much-deserved raise.

The Vail School District has an outstanding record of achievement year after year! Despite gross underfunding of education by our state, the VSD continues to be among the top places to raise and educate our children and young adults.

Submit your letter to the Editor at: [email protected]

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Dear Editor,

I am wondering how the public can find out what the school district paid for that property where Cuckoo Charlie's is? I think that is the biggest waste of money I've ever seen in my life. There was a deal on the table where the school district could've gotten very lucrative money for the water line that runs in front of the property. Dollar General was offering huge incentives to be able to tie in to the waterline that the school district owns. I think the district needs to be accountable for letting us know since they are asking for so much more in taxes from area residents. Larry Hubbard

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Dear Editor,

I am writing to encourage your readers to support Prop 449, the Vail School District Budget Override. I am a parent of two children in the Vail School District and have witnessed the outstanding teaching, compassion and excitement for education that my children’s teachers and school administrators have exhibited. My children are learning not only how to read and write, but also being encouraged to be respectful to their friends and family and to be involved citizens in their community. It is no secret that many people move to the Vail and Corona area to take advantage of the excellent schools.

This will only continue if the community supports the school district by passing Prop 449, the cost of which is an additional $3.25 per month for each $100,000 of a home’s value. I believe this is a small price to pay to continue the excellence of the Vail School District. I always say, “it takes a village” to raise children to become respectable adults. I encourage our “villages” of Vail and Corona de Tucson to make the right choice on election day and vote in

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We Give ThanksAs a small community paper, The Vail Voice is honored to have among its cadre of gifted volunteer writers, individuals who have distinguished themselves with significant contributions in their fields.

David Levy, co-discoverer of the comet “Shoemaker-Levy 9” (itself very notable for being the comet that collided with Jupiter in July 1994), is joined by John R. Leeper, previously a professor in the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science, at New Mexico State University. Dr. Leeper has a very impressive record of research and international involvement in his field of entomology and agriculture. A naturalist at heart, Dr. Leeper will write a new column on “Observations in Nature.” We are fortunate to have such notable writers to join our team as regular contributors.

In our current issue, and on the front page, we have a report from Anne Gibson on the Vail Depot. Thanks to the hard and persistent work of numerous community members, a needed resource has come to Vail. As we celebrate Thanksgiving this 24th of November, there are many things we can be thankful for. We are blessed to have various organizations, staffed by volunteers, who promote our civic health. We are blessed to have volunteer writers who take the time to research and provide important information that facilitates a sense of community in Vail.

Finally, last month, I wrote about the technological changes that have come about since the 1960’s. This month, (on page 27) we have a special article from O’Rielly Chevrolet about a 1958 Chevy Apache that has been completely restored and is available for viewing,

Letters to the EditorOur Readers Sound Off!

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campaign - only four are from our district! You read that correctly, our incumbent senator has only received campaign contributions from four people who could vote for her. The remainder of her individual contributions are a” who’s who” of special interest lobbyists and CEOs in Phoenix.

Taking this into consideration, it explains a lot about Gail Griffi n’s voting record at the Legislature. Earlier this year, Griffi n voted against Kidscare, which would have provided healthcare to 30,000 low-income children at no additional cost to Arizona taxpayers. While Arizona ranks 49th in the nation in school funding, Griffi n had a chance to use surplus dollars to increase school funding, instead she supported private prisons and more special-interest tax breaks. Now that Arizonans have a chance to receive a well-deserved raise with an increase to the minimum wage, Gail Griffi n is against that too. The fact is that Gail Griffi n has decided to stand with Phoenix lobbyists and special interests over Southeastern Arizona’s working families.

Jaime AlvarezThere is an adage to the eff ect: “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.” Applied to this year’s election, it could go: “Tell me who your donors are, and I’ll tell you how you’ll vote.”

While reviewing my opponent, Senator Gail Griffi n’s, campaign fi nance fi lings on the Arizona Secretary of State’s website, I came to a startling conclusion. Of the $42,179 that she has raised to date, 62% comes from special interest Political Action Committees (PACs) with legislation in front of the legislature. Only $15,900 of her campaign funds have been raised from actual voters. More shockingly, when you look at those individual donors to Griffi n’s


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Due to email volume, I may not be able to respond to

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Tucson Marketplace (off of I-10 and Kino)Century/Cinemark Theaters opening mid November and will have 14 screens.

Dave & Busters opening fi rst quarter of 2017.

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"Mike Holmes Editorial" continued on page 7

the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion." Boy, does that sound prophetic!

Political parties are not mentioned in our Constitution. They were never intended to be a part of our government. Instead, we were meant to choose people to be our representatives and political leaders. But we have drifted far from that original intent, and as a result we have ended up with this perversion that we face today, where people treat politics more like professional sports, and elections more like the Super Bowl. They show up in their “team jerseys” and boo the other side without listening to what the other side has to say, or considering other points of view.

But with so many of us looking for alternatives, maybe this year

Mike HolmesChoose wisely. We have learned much over this election, not the least of which is that the political parties we grew up with have changed. They are simply NOT the same parties we grew up with.

Both major parties have selected candidates for the Presidency that are more unpopular than they are popular. As a result, lifetime members of both parties are increasingly looking for alternative candidates.

In times like these, we would do well to remember the words of George Washington, who admonished us in his farewell address that political parties “may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in


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support for the Vail Unified School District PROP 449. Arizona ranks 47th out of 50 states in total per student spending. It ranks dead last, 50th, in state government contributions to public education. Our state government has a documented history of inadequate, and in some cases voter mandated, funding. (Witness the recent need for PROP 123.)

The pitch for public education is that it is “an investment” in our community and our future. Examining that analogy you might first ask: “If I’m investing, ‘Show me the prospectus.’ What do they provide/produce and how well and how efficiently ? What is their performance history?” If you examine the VUSD prospectus I think you will find that the product is unquestionably of high quality, much recognized, highly valued by the consumer, and efficiently produced.It is my sincere belief that quality public education is fundamental to our present and future way of life. Like the defense of liberty, it is not free. It requires a sacrifice and that sacrifice in many cases is not borne

evenly or equitably. This is why I have sympathy with young families, senior citizens and others of limited means, when it comes to saying the “T” word.With these considerations in mind, I ask all my fellow citizens of Vail to do their homework. Get the facts. Think about what you value. Support political candidates and issues that "demonstrate” your commitment to those values. How often have so many, owed so much, for so long, to so few?

VOTE YES on PROP 449 and begin the payback.

C.E. “Charley” Spies

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the same party line ideology that has brought us to failure?

Arizona is not doing well. While the rest of our nation is crawling back to prosperity, we lag far behind and our children will probably have to drive along failing roads as they move far from home to fi nd good jobs. Or worse, we may have to move as the water dries up out from under us while our government does nothing to stop it. We cannot continue to vote the same way we always have, or we will surely get the same poor results and even worse performance.

So, maybe this once, we will look outside of those artifi cial political parties which were never meant to be a part of our government, and vote for candidates who can actually help us. Maybe this once, we will choose wisely, and vote with our heads instead of our hearts.

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we might take a break from those “straight party” voting tendencies, and actually look at the candidates in the clear light of day. Are they running on issues? Or just mouthing nice words about God, Country, and the American Way? Do they know what they are talking about? Or are they just repeating the last thing some lobbyist or party hack told them to say? Do they have valid experience that will guide them in making wise decisions? Or are they just fi lled with

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type denigrators try to tear down the institution and attempt to destroy reputations, so many have worked so hard to create and maintain. That’s politics at its absolute worst and they should be ashamed.

Yes, for me, it’s personal. This is Pima County. We are not Maricopa. Please join with me and vote for Chris Nanos for Pima County Sheriff .

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Association, Governor Ducey and the Arizona Daily Star have also endorsed me.

I am running for Sheriff to restore confi dence in the leadership of the department and to treat our deputies and corrections offi cers right. I have 28 years of law enforcement experience, retiring as a Captain with the Tucson Police Department. I hold a B.S., in Psychology and Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. We will engage in eff ective crime control and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies to make our county safer.

Please endorse me with your vote. Vote Napier for Pima County Sheriff . It is time for a new Sheriff .

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Mark NapierThe Pima County Sheriff 's Department has been in a state of turmoil for some time. An ongoing FBI investigation has already resulted in the indictment of the second in command on multiple federal felonies for corruption. The current Sheriff will not engage in community forums/debates or answer questions from the media. This should be used as an opportunity to address public concerns and restore confi dence in the department's leadership. The Pima County Deputy Sheriff Association and the Corrections Offi cer Association have voted a lack of confi dence in the Sheriff 's leadership and have endorsed me. The Tucson Police Offi cers Association, the Marana Offi cers



Vail School District override renewal. The district needs to renew its current override to protect 100 teachers. Further, in order to attract and retain the quality teachers that we have come to expect and love in Vail, an additional 2.5% will go directly to non-administrative salary increases in order to give them a much needed raise!

If you are a Vail resident and live in either Legislative District 10 or 2, email us, and we will be happy to answer any question you have about

who is running in your district. Our email is [email protected].

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Vail Parent Network: Your Vote Countsby Stacy Winstryg

Election time is just around the corner, and your vote has never been more important. Vail residents have the opportunity to make their voices heard by casting their vote on November 8th. Whether you choose to vote through early ballot or go to the polls, the important thing is to vote!

We hope that you have been following our work over the last year. We are proud to say that we have accomplished much of what we set out to do. The main objective of the Vail Parent Network was to inform and educate citizens about key issues that aff ect Vail and to elect education-friendly legislators. People are talking, people are asking questions. This is the fi rst step in making positive changes and fi nding solutions to fi x our education system in Arizona.

We want to remind you of the candidates that the VPN has endorsed:

Drew John and Mike Holmes for Legislative District 14 House of Representatives

Jaime Alvarez for LD14 Senate

Allison Pratt, Callie Tippett, and Mark Tate for Vail School Board

We would also like to remind you to be informed regarding Prop 449, the

I will spend my time being your voice instead of trading favors and endlessly raising campaign funds. I humbly ask for your support on November 8th or earlier.

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I decided to run for the State Senate, because as a school volunteer I saw fi rst-hand how devastating years of budget cuts have been to our schools and the children who attend them. Five years ago, when I retired as an auditor at Fort Huachuca, the thought of running for offi ce had never crossed my mind. Now, when I look at my grandchildren and I think about the opportunities I want them to have, I can no longer stand on the sidelines.

During this campaign, I have spent my time by travelling and listening to folks across the district. What they want in their leaders is simple. They want people who will cut the partisan bickering and get things done. They want our schools funded properly, and they want someone who will always do what is best for the people in the district. I’m running under Arizona’s Clean Elections system because I share this same vision. My campaign is not funded by special interests or lobbyists. In fact, to qualify for funding I had to earn the trust of over 300 District 14 voters who gave me a small qualifying contribution. As your State Senator,

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personally. The image of the meteor rested again until June of 1960, when a bicycle accident and a get-well present of a book about astronomy brought the memory to the forefront again. This time it stayed there. This time I was hooked.

I know now that my fi rst meteor was from the Omicron Draconid meteor shower, an annual event confi rmed at about that same time by a young astronomer named Brian Marsden. It is possible that my shooting star was the fi rst visual sighting of an Omicron Draconid meteor. I’ve seen more since, and on July 4, 2005, photographed one that happened to be passing in front of Comet Tempel just minutes after the Deep Impact Spacecraft crashed into the comet.

Over the next several decades, I saw thousands more meteors. But I’ll never forget that distant night, at the dawn of my life, where I saw my fi rst shooting star that ushered in a lifetime passion for the night sky.

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though I had no idea yet what this beauty would eventually mean to me. I just gazed upward.

Then it happened. A streak of light scratched the sky fl ying towards that brightest star. Startled, I asked the others if they had seen it too. Since none of them had been looking upward, they all said no. Interestingly, none of the other children teased or made fun of me or my observation. Far ahead of its time, this particular camp had no place for bullying, and the children were always treated with respect. I

looked again at the sky. Is it possible, I thought, that this shooting star was meant just for me?

I simply placed that little memory in my 8-year-old brain where it rested for about a year until October 4, 1957. I recalled it when I was told that the Russians had launched a rocket into orbit around the Earth. To me, that dawn of the space age was intensely private because I could relate it to something I had seen

celebration of the Fourth of July. As a young Canadian I didn’t know anything about what the United States Day of Independence stood for. As the fi reworks wound down the youngest groups, including mine, were dismissed for the night. We began walking up the hill towards Bunk B.

As we strolled up the hill, my glance accidentally turned toward the darkening sky above me. Stars were coming out. I saw one bright star high in the east, and many fainter stars around it. It was beautiful,

A Streak of LightOIt was a fl ash, a single streak of light that got me started in astronomy almost sixty years ago. I have written in this column about this event before, but in thinking about it, I want to refer to it again. The streak could not have lasted more than a second on that clear evening of July 4, 1956. I was terribly homesick. At age 8, just four days into my fi rst summer away from home, I had already written to beg Mom and Dad to rescue me from that lonely place. I did not understand at the time that they needed a break from me, and that no matter what happened, I wasn’t going home until the end of the summer.

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dangers would be the police warning lights, the car crash, the cliff , and the fi re.

However, this dreamer never encounters any actual danger in his dream—only the promise of it. Instead of crashing to the earth, his car fl ies off after driving over the cliff —and never actually stops at any of the danger or warning light areas. This would indicate that the dreamer has the fear of danger, disaster, and failure in his waking world—but has not yet had the actual experience of it. However, the fact that his course is altered and reversed—when the car heads back to the chaotic, warning-light area that he had already passed—indicates a defi nite confl ict, with his path, in his waking world. Perhaps, the confl ict is regarding decisions, choices, or changes made in his waking world.

As it turns out, there were changes in this dreamer’s waking world which left him feeling out of control and doubting the outcome and success of the current path that he was on. For quite some time, he had been longing to escape the situation—and felt euphoria at the prospect of leaving, just as he felt euphoria in his dream when his car fl ew off of the cliff . However, he feared the outcome of such a decision and so avoided making it. As a result, his angst over “fl ying off of the cliff ” and making it safely to his next destination in life—and his inability to make the fi nal decision to leave—were being refl ected in his dreams. By repeating this dream journey, the brain was allowing him to vent his feelings of confl ict and not being in control—and trying to motivate him to make the change needed to bring back his sense of fulfi llment, safety, and self-power.

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movement and progress; but it can also represent ambition, power, and an elevated status. Flying means we rise above the earth, which can symbolize the unlimited possibilities and potential for success in life. Furthermore, fl ight is a symbol for freedom—breaking free of routines, restrictions, negative patterns, or outright oppression in life. As a result, fl ying in a dream can not only represent forward movement or progress, but it can also represent the desire to “fl y away from” the

decisions, challenges, and problems of the waking world—and can be a refl ection of feeling held back or restricted by someone or something in our conscious lives.

Unless this dreamer has had a lot of recent

exposure to airplanes, automobiles, and accidents, this dream seems to indicate that the dreamer feels a lack of control in his waking life—and indicates that he has a desire to escape certain aspects of his waking world, but has a fear of doing so. Although the dreamer is the driver—which does indicate some measure of control—he is unable to direct or stop the vehicle, and the vehicle drives itself over a cliff . Although the car fl ies—and fl ies away from the original chaos—it still is not safe or under his control. This illustrates his desire to escape—but warns that his attempt to escape could lead to him to other dangers in life. Symbols of these

In addition, the manner in which the vehicle is moving, or being driven, can also be symbolic of how the dreamer feels about the manner or quality of his/her life—and is often a direct refl ection of how the dreamer feels his/her life is progressing at the time of the dream. Having no control over the motion of the vehicle, or losing control of the vehicle altogether and crashing into something, can indicate that the dreamer feels out of control in his/her waking life and fears that he/

she may fail—or “crash.” If the dreaming driver is having “near-misses,” but makes it to his/her destination successfully, it could indicate that, while things may not be easy at this time in the dreamer’s life, he/she feels competent in overcoming the obstacles and dangers in his/her pathway in life. Furthermore, if the dreamer drives successfully and unimpeded in his/her dream world, it would, more than likely, be a refl ection of success and ease in his/her waking world. However, the fact that this dreamer is not only driving—but also fl ying—is signifi cant. Flight represents

“Dear Claire,

The dream that I would like an answer to is kind of a reoccurring dream with me. I am driving my car, and I see warning lights (like police lights and like an accident in front of me). But, all of a sudden, the road ends, and I go over a cliff . But instead of falling, I fl y. I fl y over all of the warning lights, a car crash, a fi re, and the police. At fi rst, I’m very euphoric. Like, woo-hoo! But then the car starts veering towards whatever. I don’t know what, but it all looks scary; it all looks like danger. I’m still in the air, but I can’t control the car. Then the car turns back and heads towards those warning lights, going really fast. Even when I hit the brakes, the car just won’t stop. I try desperately to steer away, but it just keeps fl ying right back towards where the danger and the warning lights and the car crash are. Then, I wake up.”

Any moving vehicle in a dream, especially an automobile, is usually a symbol for motion, progress, and change—a symbol for moving in a certain direction in life, getting ahead in life, or moving from one stage in life to another. Furthermore, being the driver of the vehicle in a dream usually indicates that the dreamer is in control of that motion or direction—or wishes to be. In fact, driving an automobile in a dream is usually the ultimate indication that the dreamer feels in control of—or would like to feel in control of—the course, quality, and/or direction of his/her life.

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Wednesday, November 99:00 AM - Voyager RV Resort Market Daze/Farmers Market @ Voyager RV Resort Market Daze/Farmers Market, 8701 S Kolb RD, Exit 210, I10 & Kolb Rd., Tucson - FREE

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3:00 PM - The Vail Chorale Fall Concert: “Good Things Come in 3’s” – music by Arcadelt, Byrd, Weelkes, Haydn, Schumann and Mendelssohn, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - FREE

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6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Enough Already” @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - FREE

Wednesday, November 22:30 PM - Lecture by Michael Chriss, Academy Village resident and U of A lecturer in astronomy, "The History and Philosophy of Astronomy - Part 3.6," @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - FREE

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Wednesday, November 233:30 PM - Lecture by Eric Kaldahl, Chief Curator at the Amerind Museum, “’We ran with the hawk:’ Indigenous Running and Games from Ancient Times to Today,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - FREE

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Tuesday, November 2911:30 AM - Concert by the U of A’s Fred Fox Graduate Student Wind Quintet as the current ensemble kicks off its two-year residency at the university’s Fred Fox School of Music @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - FREE

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Thursday, November 173:30 PM - Lecture by David S. Brown, U of A Professor of English, “Shakespeare’s Tragic Households: The Color of Fidelity,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - FREE

Friday, November 183:30 PM - Lecture by William Henderson, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Birmingham (UK), “Brexit,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - FREE

Tuesday, November 2211:30 AM - 2017 Tucson Desert Song Festival Preview – vocal recital to preview the upcoming series of concerts to be held in January and February, 2017, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - FREE

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Giving ThanksWith the Holiday’s upon us, I would like to take a moment to thank all of our neighbors who are helping ReSources along the way.

Soon, the Vail Depot Thrift Store will be open between the tracks along Colossal Cave Road. This accomplishment is due in large part to the support of the community, the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce, Vail Education Foundation, Transition from School to Work Program, Vail Preservation Society, American Legion Post 109 and ReSources Volunteers. To everyone who is contributing their time, their talent, their energy and their dollars, to assist, we appreciate you. You have inspired us and we hope that you will continue to travel with us on our journey along the tracks.

Our Thanksgiving Wish,May we who have much

Remember those who have little

May we who are full

Remember those who are hungry

May we who are loved

Remember those who are lonely

May we who are safe

Remember those who are in danger

May we who have so much learn to share

Happy Thanksgiving,From your friends at ReSources

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Economic Data: The Employment Report is released on the first Friday of every month and is considered the most important of all economic indicators. Rates will typically increase when non-farm payrolls are higher than expected, unemployment rate goes down, or better than expected economic data in general. Rates tend to decrease when jobs data is stagnant or in decline, manufacturing is stagnant or slowing, or when housing is weaker than expected.

Inflationary Pressure: Rates increase with increases in Consumer Price Index, Wholesale Prices, and Hourly Earnings. A drop in any of these could mean a decrease in rates. In general, good news for the economy often means bad news for interest rates.

Stock Market: There is typically an inverse relationship between stock markets and interest rates. When investors are putting money into a stock market that is performing well, money moves out of the bond market, causing prices to drop and pushing interest rates higher.

The Federal Reserve: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets 8 times/year to determine the near-term

direction of monetary policy. By controlling the flow of cash, the Fed attempts to keep inflation under control. Pulling money out of the monetary system usually indicates inflation already here or anticipated by the Fed. Cash is usually added into the monetary system in an attempt to stimulate the economy through borrowing and expansion.

Geo-Politics: Investors often turn to US Markets as a safe Haven for investing when things go wrong in the world. The relative stability of our markets are seen as a “safe haven” in times of global crisis.

Other Global Events: Again, bad times usually equate to lower interest rates as investors want to move their money to a “safe haven”. Global catastrophic events (hurricanes, earthquakes, etc). can mean an improvement in rates.

Back to initial question…does an election have an impact on mortgage rates? In my opinion, statistically there appears to be no direct correlation. Of course, every election is unique and statistics based on previous elections in no way guarantee what will happen in 2016.

With the election looming, I have heard a lot of talk about the impact on interest rates, specifically mortgage rates. There are a lot of factors that impact the rates for a mortgage.

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sale of the arts and quilts with some of the proceeds going to selected recipients. In the past, the Civano Community Schools and Neighbors Helping Neighbors have been highlighted.

This year the recipient will be Survivors of Suicide Tucson. SOS Tucson is a nonprofit organization that provides support and aid to family and friends of people who are experiencing the profound grief that follows losing a loved one to suicide.

SOS Tucson, while educating the public, focuses on the concept of suicide postvention in the aftermath of a suicide, and is suicide prevention for the next generation.

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November 6th and enjoy some great music, arts and quilts, and as an added pleasure there are always free root beer floats.

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The 11th Civano Annual Art and Quilt ShowThe 11th Civano Annual Art and Quilt show will take place on Sunday, November 6th from 11:00 am to 6 pm at the Inn at Civano and its sister site Generations Inn, located at 10448 and 10457 E. Seven Generations Way in Civano. This Inn sponsored venue boasts 11 years of celebrating the

arts and showcasing the beautiful craft of quilt-making, as well as benefiting the Tucson community as a fundraising event. Historically, this event includes door and quilt raffles, silent auction, fiber arts vendors and fabulous music along with the

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Fun Examples of LED Lights in Arts and Crafts

by Leigh Marcos

LEDs are offering high-quality lighting to art. As with any art-piece or craft, light is the most important aspect in bringing it to life. Natural light can increase the rate that ancient art can fade or discolor, but through LED lighting, these paintings can be given a new lease of life and change how they are perceived, giving us the real impression of how the painting really looked or was supposed to have looked. As well as preserving antique artwork, LEDs can be used to craft modern pieces as seen here: https://www.ledlights.co.uk/wired/fun-examples-of-LED-lights-in-arts-and-crafts/

In the UK, there are a few examples where LEDs have been used to create some quite remarkable pieces. In a time where star gazing has become non-existent, due to the smog and pollution in the world, French artist Oscar Lhermitte, produced “Urban Stargazing” as part

of a Royal College of Art show where he created 12 new constellations using solar panel lights attached to nylon lines and fiber optic cables. Alternatively, you can look to the floor as you travel along the “Starry Nights Cycle Path” in Holland, where artists have celebrated Van Gogh’s Starry Nights painting by creating a 1 kilometer track with glow in the dark LEDs for the local cyclists and pedestrians.

Travel half way across the world and witness Hong Kong’s annual mid-Autumn festival where they have turned to the safer and brighter LED bulbs to light their lanterns, white roses, giant fish and more. They are UV-free and are seen as a safe and efficient source of light. LEDs are now a staple of all art, providing incredible modern pieces, but also helping to preserve classic, ancient art.


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impressed… but wide eyed, open mouthed gaping for eight hours does not an award-deserving performance make. Not to say that they were bad in any way, but the young cast’s contribution, for this reviewer, was serviceable at best.

Not to say that the rest of the cast gave stunning performances either. It seems as the cast had two settings, and everyone got to pick one—they were either overwrought or simply not acting. Of course, this is not a problem localized to Stranger Things itself, as a matter of fact, through the distinct acting choices, the series is able to place itself within the canon that it owes its existence to.

Overall, Stranger Things can stand proud as one of the better Netflix original series. It’s balanced, thoughtfully structured and has an engaging enough plot to warrant a recommendation to pretty much anyone. It will be interesting to see where the series goes in light of the new power that fans have over their series future, but I have high hopes.

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Jared Free is a student at NYU, where he studies acting and cinema studies.

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Stranger Things on Netflixby Jared Free

A very common criticism of the modern film and television scene is that there are no new ideas. In general, it would seem that the public feels tired of recycling old materials and old ideas. However, Stranger Things has proven there is still room for nostalgia in pop culture.

Stranger Things, Netflix’s new science fiction series, is an homage to old school sci-fi horror. It takes place in a small Indiana town, and has all the trappings of what we’ve come to expect from American science fiction—a mysterious disappearance, a mysterious escape, and a mysterious creature. However, it is able to imbue these familiar elements with a sense of discovery for the audience, largely due to the skill with which the thrills have been constructed. Even when the series feels familiar, it feels as if we are watching the platonic ideal of each of the tropes that we know so well. However, the nostalgia goes a touch too far in the final episodes, when sentimentality overtakes the series and makes the series feel undeservedly self-important.

A major talking point with fans of the series has been the young cast. While many people have extolled their praises, for me they feel adequate at best. Sure, they’re cute, and yes, there’s a black one, so as a black millennial I’m supposed to be

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The COBB Team, 2016 title sponsor of the 2nd Annual Corn Hole Showdown, is very much appreciated! The Showdown was great fun and we are already looking forward to Showdown 2017!

Leave a Legacy - purchase a Legacy Brick that will be installed along Colossal Cave Road to be enjoyed for years. Like an open time capsule they will be our message to Vail’s future. Purchase only until December 2016 at www.vailpreservationsociety.org or call (520) 419-4428.

Thank you to Long’s Cares Foundation for funding adobe making equipment the VPS will use to restore the 1908 Old Vail Post Office and train student adobe makers!

Santa brings holiday cheer to Vail on December 3rd! See you at Hacienda del Lago at 4:00 for music, free children’s crafts, tree lighting, Tamales & food, living Nativity, Santa and much more! Bring a non-perishable food donation, or gift card that can be given to a family in need.

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Solomon Lick, a Civil War veteran, acquired interest in the Mountain Springs Ranch in July 1879 from Mrs. Lizzie Smith, for 1 wagon & 2 horses and 1 double set harness, 4 cows & 2 pigs 25 chickens. Soon after Solomon expanded on the Mountain Springs Station, a stop on the National Mail and Transportation Company Route, built of adobe by Hank Bridwell. Solomon and his business partner Samuel Lee planned to grow the station into a seasonal resort for Tucson residents seeking respite from the heat and hustle, bustle of city life. After Solomon’s discovery of the Mountain Springs Caves (Colossal Cave) about half a mile northwest from the station this must have seemed like a very good idea.

In 1879, the Arizona Weekly Star reported that the, “Mountain Springs Hotel (was) The finest summer resort for families and winter resort for hunters and sportsmen in southern Arizona. Is situated twenty-two miles east of Tucson on the mail road... Mineral springs are nearby and there being six excellent rooms, well furnished. The table is supplied from the farm with fresh butter, milk, eggs and poultry. A beautiful grove nearby is an attractive feature. Deer, bear, quail, and turkey abound in the immediate neighborhood."

In 2016 no trace of the Mountain Springs Hotel and Stage Stop remains. But, respite can still be found in the beautiful landscape at Colossal Cave Mountain Park where a picnic or hike can transport one away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Buttermilk Fudge was on the menu at the Mountain Springs Hotel. Why not make some for the holidays!

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With a little better than a year of recovery, the 1958 Apache is now back on the road sporting the original “O’Rielly Chevrolet” logo on

the tailgate. From this date forward it will be the only vehicle on O’Rielly’s lot that will never be sold, again. The 1958 Apache will be displayed in the showroom and at outside special events.

Thanks to everyone who had a hand in this project. Please stop by and see the Apache and share your stories about O’Rielly and Chevrolet.

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Parts and Service Departments and Collision Center. This project was going to be handled primarily by O’Rielly Chevrolet personnel. Every effort was going to be placed upon putting the Apache to as close to factory off-the-line truck as possible.

The first stop was the Service Department which rebuilt the engine and transmission. While waiting for the completion of the powertrain components, the truck went to the Collision Center, where all the glass and the bed were removed. Extensive body work was performed to straighten and fill 58 years of service on the road. The original wooden bed boards were reconditioned as best as possible, knowing that although not perfect, they would have character. The body repairs were performed using a metal working process to utilize as little body filler as possible. Once the body preparation was complete, the truck was pushed back over to the Service Department for the reinstallation of the engine, transmission and driveline. Life was brought back into the Apache. With that, it was driven back to the Collision Center for completion. Many hours of preparation went into the final refinishing process. Although the vehicle originally came with a single color, the decision was made to apply a two tone paint scheme. The colors had to

headlamps. The new Apache model came standard with painted grille and front bumper, and could be upgraded to chrome. The new Fleetside model featured a smooth-sided cargo box and larger bed capacity.

Founded in 1924, O’Rielly Chevrolet Motor Company was already a successful and established business in Tucson. From the very beginning founder Frank O'Rielly was determined to provide Tucson area

drivers with nothing but the best in sales and service. The sales staff helped customers select the car that soon became the number one selling automobile of its time and the Apache truck was one of them.

Fast forward to 2014 when the great-grandson of O’Rielly’s founder was “surfing” on Craigslist and came across a listing for a 1958 Chevrolet Apache, originally purchased at O’Rielly Motor Company in Tucson. He couldn’t resist the connection and

after seeing the vehicle in person knew it had to come back home to O’Rielly Chevrolet.

The long-driven aging truck was in need of a well-earned restoration. A plan was put together among O’Rielly’s

The Rebirth of a 1958 Chevrolet ApacheThe year 1958 marked several notable events in Tucson. Senator John F. Kennedy visited Tucson for a long weekend’s stay at the Arizona Inn, developer Joseph Kivel announced plans for an outdoor shopping center he called El Con Mall, the National Science Foundation

announced it would locate the world’s largest observatory complex on Kitt Peak, 40 miles west of Tucson, and Arizona Highways featured an article calling Tucson a “big modern city, with friendliness and easy informality of a small town.”

It was also the year that Chevrolet introduced the Apache truck with the Fleetside bed. Styling on all Chevy passenger car and truck models were changed to accommodate the industry-wide switch from two to four


“Cards for Troops” UpdateDuring the Spring of 2012, Ev Campbell of Vail started mailing packages from Del Webb to troops stationed all over the world. These deployed troops often have trouble obtaining important items they need in their daily life.

To date, her “Cards for Troops” volunteer group has mailed 1,217 boxes! The boxes contain toiletries, snacks, books, magazines, and other fun things. In many of these locations, the base stores run out of items between shipments.

Many troops have to work shifts that run past the closing hour of the chow halls. They enjoy healthy snacks to replace their missed dinner.

The “Cards for Troops” group has also made over 90,000 greeting cards. Most of the cards are for the troops to mail home, but some are for someone having a birthday or receiving a promotion. Recently, 700 Halloween cards were mailed. Currently, they are in the process of making about that many Thanksgiving cards for troops to mail to their families. Soon it will be time to mail Christmas cards to the troops for them to mail to family and friends. “Cards for Troops” also make several hundred cards for veterans who are patients in one of the Tucson Hospice centers, to let them know they are remembered and respected

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The Sonoran Desert is composed of many plant communities and Coleonyx variegatus bogerti can be found in all of them present at elevations between 2,500 and 5,000 feet. The Tucson Banded Gecko population does not appear to be endangered or threatened at this time, but the encroachment of humans will continue to restrict their native habitat. Nevertheless, as with all of the desert’s native plants and animals, it is best to leave them be.

For those interested in more information on the Tucson Banded Gecko, conduct a web search on Coleonyx variegatus bogerti.

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the subspecies name, bogerti, is in honor of Charles Mitchell Bogert, who was a distinguished herpetologist at the American Museum of Natural History.

The Tucson Banded Gecko is an attractive animal. Its body color runs from a pale tan to creamy yellow with distinct broad dark bands and spots while the legs and feet take on a rosy pink hue.

Adult Tucson Banded Geckos can grow up to six inches in length with half of the length being in the tail. The tail has a couple of interesting attributes. It is the major fat storing organ that provides the lizard with nutrition during its winter hibernation. And, the lizard can use its tail as a defense mechanism. When confronted by a predator, the Tucson Banded Gecko can raise and curl its tail over its back to make it look larger or be confused with a scorpion. If this confusion ploy does not work, the lizard can lose its tail to writhe and wiggle on the ground to distract its predator while the rest of the lizard scampers away. No worry, the lizard has the ability to regenerate a new tail.

Tucson Banded Geckos are terrestrial, nocturnal predators active between April and October and hibernate during the colder months, between November and March. During the months they are not hibernating, they spend the daylight hours in shady, protected areas to avoid the day time heat and exposure to the sun. Tucson Banded Geckos emerge in the evening to prey on such delicacies as small insects, spiders and even baby scorpions. And, their prey appears to provide the lizards with their moisture or water needs.

Female Tucson Banded Geckos can lay up to three clutches of two soft-

also distinguish the Tucson Banded Gecko from other members of the species. The edges of the dark wide body bands of this subspecies are darker and the head is conspicuously spotted when compared with other members of the species.

The full range of Coleonyx variegatus extends from Southern California and Baja, Mexico in the west to southwest New Mexico and northern Sonora, Mexico in the east and north into Nevada and Utah. The species was first described by Baird in 1858 and divided into five subspecies by

Klauber in 1945 based on distinct taxonomic characters and geographic distribution. Geographically, the range of the Tucson Banded Gecko is limited to extreme southwest New Mexico, upper Sonora, Mexico and southeast Arizona. In Arizona, Coleonyx variegatus bogerti can be found in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz Counties with Pima County being at the center of its range.

It was not until the late twentieth and early twenty-first century that taxonomists removed lizards in the genus Coleonyx from the gecko family Gekkonidae and placed them in the family Eublepharidae (subfamily Eublepharinae). This move was based primarily on two taxonomic characteristics. Unlike species in Gekkonidae, lizards in the genus Coleonyx lack adhesive toe pads and possess moveable eyelids. Perhaps the most interesting similarity of the Gekkonidae and Eublepharidae is their ability to vocalize.

The scientific name of the Tucson Banded Gecko has meaning. Coleonyx is a mixture of Greek and Latin words with a combined meaning of sheathed nail or claw. The species name, variegatus, comes from the Latin word for variegated and refers to the banding on the lizard’s body. And,

The Tucson Banded Gecko by John R. Leeper

Whether we like it or not, we are the interlopers in the Sonoran Desert. The native residents present themselves to us daily as a roadrunner dashing across the road; as an emerald hummingbird darting from one flower to the next; as butterflies in a rainbow of colors fluttering and floating from plant to plant; or, disturbingly, as a rattler on our front doorstep. And, there are the coyotes calling through the darkness; one starting its night’s song followed by others, creating an eerie choir.

I recently discovered a handsome native houseguest in my garage. At first glance, with its black bands, I thought it was a baby Gila Monster. But, no, the tail was too long and it was too fast on its feet. A quick cell phone snapshot provided a photo to compare with those on the Arizona Herpetological Association web site (http://www.azreptiles.com/reptiles_of_az.php?type=Lizard). My visitor was a Western Banded Gecko, Coleonyx variegatus. Further web searching revealed that my visitor was a subspecies, the Tucson Banded Becko, Coleonyx variegatus bogerti.

Subspecies are the taxonomic designation or classification below that of species. Subspecies are geographically separated from other members of the species. One subspecies is capable of interbreeding with other subspecies, which in the wild, may occur at the periphery of overlapping ranges. A subspecies also possess some taxonomic trait that distinguishes it from other members of the species.

The Tucson banded gecko possesses several taxonomic traits that distinguish and differentiate it from other members of the species. Male Tucson Banded Geckos have eight or more pre-anal pores while other members of the species are limited to seven or fewer pre-anal pores. These pores excrete a waxy material containing pheromones used to mark the male’s territory and to attract and court females. Markings

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region is part of the outreach that is a hallmark of the Arizona Senior Academy and Academy Village.

Another step in the evolution of the Village occurred a year ago when a new developer acquired the balance of unsold properties in the Village. Operating under the name “Altura,” with new home

construction by Miramonte Homes, there are fi ve new, energy effi cient models available. In combination with a newly renovated community center, the remarkable programs of the Arizona Senior Academy (program listings are available in this newspaper), and the continuum of health care now in place, Academy Village has become a unique model for retirement communities. It is truly an invigorating, exciting, and fulfi lling way to age in place.

If you would like to know more, check out www.theacademyvillage.com . For more on the assisted living residences, see www.academyvillas.org, or call Pat Strong at 647-7500.

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highly regarded Wellness Center which complement active adult life. An in-home (private duty) care program and two beautiful, small-format assisted living residences are available when the need arises. The fi rst residence, opened in late 2010, off ers superb, highly personalized care to 14 guests. The second residence, accommodating 16 guests,

is currently under construction with a planned opening date of March, 2017. This second residence boasts the latest innovations in building design and a broad range of amenities to support the well being of its guests.

There are several aspects of the continuum of care in Academy Village that make it both exceptional and very diff erent from other models. First, the community has donated nearly four million dollars to provide these programs, allowing us to return nearly all of the revenue earned directly back to care. Second, the operating organizations are tax-exempt, non-profi t companies, located within Academy Village itself. Third, the facilities of the Village and the programs of the Arizona Senior Academy are available to all residents in assisted living. Finally, unlike so many life planned, continuing care communities, here you own the home you live in and pay nothing for healthcare services until you actually access them.

And by the way, one need not be a resident of Academy Village to become a resident in assisted living. Making these facilities available to the Vail community and the metro Tucson

it has added facilities that bring it within a hair’s breadth of a continuing care, life planned community. That means one can move in at 55, live a full, active life, then transition to supportive care as physical or mental frailty begin to limit one’s capabilities.

This continuum of care begins with a robust fi tness program and a

Aging in Place at Academy Village by Gary D. Fenstermacher

Academy Village has made an amazing evolution in the last eight years. While retaining (and expanding) its active adult community status,

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Find Unique Gifts At Academy Village Market by Laurey Jaros

A unique Holiday Gift Market replaces Academy Village's usual Tuesday concert on November 15th at the Arizona Senior Academy. The Academy lobby and conference rooms as well as the patio, located at 13705 E. Langtry Lane, is the event venue, from 10 AM until 1 PM.

Academy Village Artists, Writers, Potters, Fabric Artists, Jewelers and more, along with other area artisans will be joined by Club La Familia who will serve a complete hot Mexican lunch for $10. A special Raffle is featured, with Vendor-donated jewelry, photography and handcrafted lamps, Massages, Pilates workouts and many other prizes.

Ten percent of all vendor sales and all raffle proceeds will benefit the new non-profit, Greater Vail Community Resources, to help open the Vail Food Bank in January, 2017.

How satisfying it is, to find just the right, unique gift for a hard-to-purchase-for friend or relative. What a bonus it is when that gift is a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, artwork, ceramic item or other hand-crafted piece. Add to this, a good time at a close-by neighborhood market, a delicious hot lunch and, perhaps, a relaxing chair massage –all this - plus the probability of meeting up with neighbors and other friends, are what makes community-organized events just plain fun.


Grand Opening of “Corona Little Free Library”

Sycamore Canyon in Corona de Tucson is opening the first Little Free Library in the area (see LittleFreeLibrary.org for more information). The Little Free Library provides quality books that neighbors can borrow. The mission of The Little Free Library is to “promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and to build a sense of community as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations.” The library is initially stocked with books, the Corona and Vail communities keep it working by contributing a book for each book they take.

There will be a Grand Opening on Saturday the 12th of November, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Refreshments will be served. The address is 17389 S. Indigo Mesa Pass. Please bring a book to donate!

For more information on the project visit: https://www.facebook.com/CoronaLittleFreeLibrary



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