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FMSC relies on volunteers to contribute their time and/or monetary donations to fund their operations. A person interested in helping is encouraged to sign up to attend a food packing event. FMSC will have you or your group visit either one of their 'MobilePack' events in the area or travel to their permanent facilities in Mesa, AZ.
Janine added, "Our permanent location in Mesa is open 6 days per week". Each pack session lasts 2 hours.
If people don't want to make the trip to Mesa, then FMSC can organize a MobilePack
Janine responded, "The U.S. has some food insecurity. But understand that there are countries where people
are starving to death. We are reaching the countries with the least amount of resources and the greatest needs."
and a delivery success rate of 99.6%," said Janine Skinner. Janine is a Development Advisor for FMSC.
When asked about FMSC's reasoning for focusing on international distribution,
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We've said goodbye to 2015 and welcomed 2016. Some of us have made resolutions to improve our lives or to make a positive diff erence in our world.
One great way to accomplish this is through volunteering to pack meals for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Created in 1987, this Christian non-profi t organization has been working with partners in more than 70 diff erent countries assisting with nutritional needs of millions of starving children.
"Charity Navigator has rated FMSC with their prestigious 4-star rating. We have a very high 92% effi ciency rating
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Raytheon Honors Top Area TeachersSvea Anderson, a fourth grade teacher at Agua Caliente Elementary School, in the Tanque Verde Unifi ed School District, has been recognized by Raytheon as a semi-fi nalist in the Raytheon Leader in Education Award., to be presented January 7th, during an education summit.
The award, given in partnership with Tucson Values Teachers, recognizes teachers for outstanding classroom performance, leadership on campus and in the community and supporting their peers. The honor comes with a $2,500 prize and a matching monetary gift for their schools.
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with the goal of packing over 1 million meals.
For more information on participating in a pack event then go to www.FMSC.org
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event in which they bring the packing facilities to your location.
"We have churches, colleges, families, and corporations that request FMSC MobilePack events," Janine said. FMSC simply requests the sponsor provide a large meeting room space in order to house the production lines along with a commitment to pack at least 100,000 meals.
FMSC requests donations in order to 100% fund your pack event. "The ingredients and supplies used, amount to about $50 per person for an entire packing event," Janine added. Each meal costs approximately 22 cents.
There are three product lines that FMSC produces: rice based packs, potato based packs to assist with diarrheal/cholera problems, and potato based packs to supplement the weaning of younger children.
On January 21-23, 2016, the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene is sponsoring a MobilePack event with the goal of packing over one hundred thousand meals. In 2017, FMSC is planning a very large MobilePack event for the entire city of Tucson
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volunteers, or off ering a hand in offi ce support. Volunteers are the boots-on-the-ground element necessary in providing the best level of service to the community and its animals.
The take-away message from our PACC tour is: “Enrichment is important.” PACC is committed to providing the most comfortable environment for its inhabitants and saving the savable.
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fever. Also, PACC has recently begun a behavior modifi cation program for dogs that have socialization issues to aid dogs that require help building confi dence, are slightly aggressive, or are not responding well in the shelter. Every kennel has blankets and bedding and there is classical music playing on the intercom as we walk down the aisles, which has a calming eff ect on dogs. Each dog in the facility gets walked 20-30 minutes every day to prevent “kennel craziness.”
Besides the main area, there are communal enclosures. For instance, there is an area for puppies and younger dogs that are isolated for safety reasons. Aside from the regular cat adoption rooms with kennels, there are also spaces where cats can roam freely with a large cat tree in the center of the room. Spaces like this are for long-term cats that aren’t getting adopted right away. Here, they have more room and can socialize more easily and tend to show better all-around, which
increases the likelihood of them getting adopted sooner.
PACC is able to rescue pets in need and save lives because of the invaluable role volunteers play. PACC
is always accepting new volunteers, and their roles are always evolving. People are able to help by becoming adoption hosts, dog walkers, cat socializers, groomers, outreach
District 4 Visits Pima Animal Care CenterThe District 4 staff and I recently toured the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to re-familiarize ourselves with the inner-workings of this unique facility. PACC is the only open admission facility in Pima County, which means the facility does not turn away any feline or canine brought to its doors.
Upon arrival, my staff and I are greeted by friendly PACC employees. In the main kennel area, there is a range of dogs that includes everything from special needs adoptions to adoptable puppies. The special needs dogs usually have minor medical, physical, or behavioral challenges. PACC off ers surgeries and treatment for a wide range of illnesses, such as valley
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Thursday, February 25
Rodeo BreakAll Tanque Verde Schools Out Through February 29
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Sunday, April 108th Annual Tucson Taste of Chocolate2:00-4:00 PM, The Doubletree Hotel 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
For more information go to: TucsonTasteofChocolate.org
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Saturday, April 23Taste of Tanque Verde6:00-11:00 PM, 49ers Country Club
The Tanque Verde Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation (TVSEEF) will hold its 29th Annual Spring Fundraiser and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 23rd, from 6 to 11 pm. The "Taste of Tanque Verde" features over twenty local restaurants and beverage establishments and brings together friendly people from across the community for fi ne foods, extensive auction items, music, and more to the beautiful grounds of Forty-Niners Country Club.
Proceeds from our fundraising events are used to fi nance Arts, Literacy and Technology programs in all four Tanque Verde Unifi ed School District (TVUSD) schools. For more information visit: tanqueverde.org and “Tanque Verde Foundation” on Facebook.
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Saturday, January 30Tanque Verde Tech Trek7:30-10:30 AM at Agua Caliente Elementary, 11420 E. Limberlost, 85749
Tanque Verde Educational Enrichment Foundation proudly presents the Tech Trek in Full Color!
A certifi ed 10K run & 4 mile bike race; & new for this year, a 5K and 2 mile Fun Color Runs!
Registration includes, T-Shirt, family fun, health, wellness and sustainable living fair, and more. All proceeds fund technology and innovative projects in Tanque Verde classrooms.
Contact: Tanque Verde District Offi ce 749-5751 or Aqua Caliente
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Wednesday, February 10Tanque Verde Schools
Interim Grading DayBrown Bag Art Series1:00-2:00 PM at Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 529-594-5275
If this is your lunch hour, feel free to bring your lunch and join us. Drinks and Desert will be provided by The Kirk-Bear Canyon Friends.
Program: "The Horse As Art"by docents from the University of Arizona Museum of Art.
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Sunday, February 14
VALENTINE'S DAY
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Monday, February 15
PRESIDENTS DAY
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Friday, January 1
NEW YEARS DAYAll Tanque Verde Schools
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Monday, January 18
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
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season. It is as if one leads to the other – what resolve will we have after we have expressed our wishes?
Sometimes our dreams and wishes do not come to fruition, but sometimes they do. For Zachary Hart, we at the Tanque Verde Voice wish that his wish is all that he hopes it will be. We wish that all those who struggle with serious illness, especially children, will have their dreams come true this 2016, in some meaningful way. We wish that those who struggle with health problems, fi nancial hardship, emotional struggles, or relationship diffi culties will fi nd what they wish and hope for this coming year. This is our wish.
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Our WishThe staff of The Tanque Verde Voice has a regular meeting where we discuss the current issue in progress, upcoming issues, topics, paper layouts, and such. At our last meeting, thinking of wanting to say something special for the season, I asked for their input.
Having just discussed Kimberly’s article on the Make A Wish foundation’s wish for Zachary Hart, (see inside), one of our participants declared, after noting he does not make resolutions, that his wish for the new year is that all children had their wishes come true.
Now, of course, if that happened, we would be awash with astronauts, cowboys, pirates, princesses, and superheroes of every sort.
The thought of such a thing brings a smile to me. There is an innocence to the wishes of a child. Like a dream, a wish is something that is not real, but could perhaps be real. After all, there are real astronauts, cowboys, and even real live heroes.
There is something compelling about wanting the wishes of children to come true. It indicates to me a desire for something more. A yearning, if you will, of an ideal reality. I am reminded that on the 18th of January, we also celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday with a federal holiday. In his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. King spoke of a time when people would not be judged by the color of their skin (or I might add any of the other circumstances of birth) but by the “content of their character.” Has Martin’s dream come to pass? Not really. Does it still speak to a desired ideal reality that we can all look forward to? Yes, it does.
During the Christmas season, we wish for peace on earth and good will for all, even though we know that this is not a realistic wish. However, each holiday and Christmas season, we repeat this wish, and often add our own personal dreams and goals for the coming year. It is no surprise that New Year’s Resolutions follow so closely after the Christmas holiday
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in California, while the others will be in Vail.
“Please support Zachary and his family during this stressful time,” commented Sarah Rebeck, Zachary’s teacher at Old Vail Middle School. “Zachary is a sweet young man who just wants to be able to ride his bike again and not have to carry his oxygen tank with him anymore.”
To help the family, Rebeck set up a GoFundMe page where people are encouraged to show their support. Please visit gofundme.com/f4e4kyus to make a donation, or find the link on TheVailVoice.com/Zachary
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pieces of paper, folded them into airplanes and flew them on the field. Then, the school gave the family a book filled with the inspirational notes as a keepsake for Zachary whenever he wanted a pick-me-up.
This is a book he will appreciate as he waits to receive his lung transplant from Stanford University Hospital.
The transplant will require the family to move to California while they await a donor. Afterward, the family will have to stay at least three months to ensure the transplant was effective and there were no complications. Because the family cares for three other children, they will need to be split up during this time. Some will be
A Local Student is Granted the Wish of a Lifetime by Kimberly Crossland, The Savvy Copywriter
A local student was given an early present this holiday season from the Make A Wish Foundation. Zachary Hart, a sixth grader at Old Vail Middle School, was flown to Universal Studios in Florida to see the World of Harry Potter on January 7, 2016. Soon after, he will move to California, where he will await a lung transplant.
On December 4, the eighth grade students prepared to help present Zachary with his wish. Many of the students dressed up as characters from Harry Potter to help create a festive environment in the auditorium. The wish granter from Make a Wish, Stacey Lowe, was there to present Zachary with his dream vacation.
Zachary’s fight began in the most unassuming of ways. His grandparents (who care for Zachary) were called to pick up their grandchild from school because he had a fever. Soon after, the fever developed into pneumonia. As the doctors tested and researched, they discovered Zachary has a rare lung disease called Steven Johnson Syndrome or bronchiolitis obliterans.
The disease causes Zachary to have a fixed airway obstruction, leading to inflammation and scarring. He has to live with persistent shortness of breath and a dry cough.
Right now, Zachary goes to the Banner Diamond Children’s center three times a month for care. In spite of the disease, he has tried to maintain a normal childhood.
“The schools have been really awesome,” said Jay Hart, Zachary’s grandpa and caregiver. He was moved when Zachary’s sixth grade class wrote notes of inspiration on
about that time she bleached your favorite shorts. Remember those lectures your grandmother gave when she was alive. Take a walk outside and enjoy that sunburst.
These little holidays will help on those rough days and hold us over until the next big celebration. Especially during August.
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HolidaysAfter the big holiday season, I wanted to relax and enjoy some down time. But Life marched on and dragged me into a new year. This year as I prepped my calendar, I procrastinated by looking at the upcoming holidays, anything to hang on to the holiday spirit.
Nearly every month has one official holiday, some have multiple. The exception? August, not one. Then there are those other holidays, those ones that don’t make the calendar, yet pop up on social media, like Global Belly Laugh Day. This holiday’s website says, “On January 24 at 1:24 p.m. (local time) smile, throw your arms in the air and laugh out loud.” I love holidays and traditions, so I’ll add Belly Laugh Day to my calendar.
But what is a holiday? According to Wikipedia.com: “…Generally, holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate an event or tradition of cultural or religious significance.”
Every day has something to celebrate, remember, or commemorate. Sometimes it’s momentous like the birth of a child or a wedding anniversary, other times it’s the death of a beloved family member. It could simply be a day without conflict, the washing machine washed one more load, or the kids cleaned up after themselves.
I say we set aside time everyday for a mini-holiday, even if it’s only for a moment. Startle your family with that unexpected belly laugh. Remember that time you got in trouble with your best friend. Laugh with your sister
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Take turns in which you read a page and then your youngster reads a page. This engages the reluctant reader and makes comprehension more attainable. Build on your child’s interests by providing books and magazines that focus on their interests and hobbies.
Just as reading with and to your child is crucial, so is encouraging independent reading. The amount of autonomous reading students do significantly influences their reading ability. As their aptitude increases, so will their enjoyment. When they love being immersed in written material, they no doubt will want to do it more often…. a wonderful cycle to reinforce!
Create a wonderfully memorable elementary school experience for you child by making certain that your child is a proficient reader. Not only will he or she get more out of
elementary school, but having a literary infused life will open up a world of joy and opportunities for years to come.
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Reading... It's Elementary!Take a moment and conjure up memories of your elementary school days. Did your mind race back to yellow buses transporting you on field trips to museums, crafting tri-fold poster boards for the science fair, nervously presenting an oral report, and the excitement as the lights dimmed for the school theatrical performance? What do all of these things have in common? In order to be involved in any of these, you had to know how to read. At
no other time is mastering the art of reading as critical as during the elementary school years.
Academic success in every arena is dependent upon grasping the fundamental skill of reading. As your child progresses through the grades, he is expected to move from reading a simplistic primer, to understanding and assimilating facts and complex information. In my tutoring sessions, I see that children who haven’t made the leap to fast fluent reading, begin at this juncture to fall behind and for most of them, the gap will continue to grow unless academic support is pursued.
You can ensure that your child is an adept reader. Surround your child with opportunities to read and discuss books. Dedicate a specific time each day for family reading.
copy of Molaro’s recently defended PhD thesis, a research focusing on weathering rocks on the Moon due to the daily heating and cooling of its surface. The carved areas of the artwork depicted cratered landscape continuously modified by the thermal weathering process. Molaro adds, “Each day, thermal stresses form that can, over time, break down rocks into dust.” The wooden box was handcrafted by Ricki Weaver from RickisWoodWorks on Etsy. Jamie Molaro recently received her PhD in Planetary Science and is the founder of The Art of Planetary Science exhibition. She is passionate in cultivating science literacy and appreciation of the societies.
Geoffrey Notkin, host of Meteorite Men on the Science Channel, noted “It’s overwhelming because there is so much to see. It is wonderful to see a real variety and innovative art both inspired by and for inspiring people interested in space, science, and exploration.” Another guest offered, “The show offers great diversity of medium subject matter.”
The UA Museum of Art offered a special exhibit of world renowned space artist Robert McCall, best known for aerospace and fantasy illustrations and murals. For over sixty years, Robert McCall has been a visionary illustrator of mankind’s journey through history and the cosmos. His optimism is weaved throughout his paintings.
One month before TAPS, the university held a Bennuval, a Space, Art & Music Festival in Tucson, to commemorate the one year anniversary before the launch of OSIRIS-REx, a UA-led NASA mission. The Lead Principal Investigator, Dante Lauretta created an evening to experience a multi-dimension art entertainment with space music,
Exploring the Solar System through Art by Michelle Rouch
The University of Arizona’s third annual 2015 “The Art of Planetary Science” (TAPS) welcomed nearly 250 works of art of all media from 118 artists and scientists. The grand opening celebrated the beauty of science and technology, transforming the Kuiper Space Science Building into a 3 tier Art Museum for the weekend. The displayed artwork came from local artists who were inspired by aerospace technology, science, and astronomy along with scientists who created artwork from their research. The Lunar and Planetarium Laboratory continue to push the boundaries by creating an opportunity for scientists to consider their research as art and artists to interpret the same theme in creating their artwork.
TAPS breaks down the barriers by combining an open competition for artists and scientists of all levels and types to explore our solar system through art. The event is open to the public to experience how the science department collaborated with the School of Art, Art & Visual Culture Department, Culture and Art Education by hosting live art activities. Art students , John Preston Strand and Mercé Mueller asked the guests to help them bridge the gap between art and science with their interactive art where guests are asked to color one square and affix the square to its coordinated number. The activity involved the guests to help create an artistic rendition of the equation from the theory of elasticity and flexure. The artwork is a mathematical equation with the Plate Flexure, illustrating how the tectonic plates of the Earth and other planets are not infinitely strong.
The People’s Choice Award went to Jamie Molaro’s “Stress, on the rocks.” Her artwork was a book
"Exploring the Solar System"continued on page 11
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the corner. How can you gently coax it in your direction?
The fi rst step is to start by looking in the mirror.
Repeat the following phrase: “I love you” every day to your best friend, you. Belief in yourself is a good beginning.
Second, fi nd something greater than yourself to care about. There’s nothing sexier than meeting someone who’s engaged in making the world a better place.
Third, remain optimistic. What’s the best way to meet someone special, you might ask. Whatever way leads to a meaningful connection. Meetups, introductions through friends, the list goes on. Even the fanciful story George in the movie Green Card spins about how he met his wife-- colliding with her when both had arms full of parcels-- could conceivably happen.
A foodie I know named Rosemarie met her boyfriend at a party; at the dessert table, he asked out loud, “Who made this fabulous raspberry/chocolate raw cheesecake?” It was indeed Rosemarie.
With a little luck, you could be the one I write about for Valentine’s Day 2017!
Barbara Russek is a Tucson freelance writer who has been in love with language since the age of two and has been asking questions since she became a French teacher at age 22. She continues to be fascinated by people and their lives. Russek welcomes comments at [email protected]
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How did you meet?We met at the previous company where Brian worked after briefl y meeting on an online dating site. He will claim that I went for the fi rst kiss, but we both know it was Brian!
What was the fi rst thing that attracted you to your spouse?Caitlin: The fi rst thing that attracted me to Brian was his kind, patient demeanor.
Brian: The fi rst thing that attracted me to Caitlin was that is was very conversational, as I am a little shy. She is also a wonderful mom to her two children.
What is your secret for a great marriage?Our secret to a happy marriage is defi nitely compromise and communication.
How do you smooth out diff erences?Talking for us is a great way to smooth out diff erences. When we don't agree on something, we take time to think about it before reacting. (Of course, the wife is always right!)
What are you looking forward to as a couple in 2016?We are looking forward to a special addition to our family. We are expecting a baby July 10, 2016.
If you happen to be one of a cast of thousands who are fl ying solo thus far in 2016, love could be just around
How did you meet?
We met when I took a few dance lessons from Miro. I didn’t continue with the lessons, and didn’t see him again for several years until I attended a black tie dinner at the Hilton El Conquistador for the American Cancer Society. I was auctioning a painting at the event, and Miro was giving a dance demonstration. We recognized each other, danced the night away, and were inseparable after that.
What was the fi rst thing that attracted you to your spouse?
Diana: He is very handsome and very funny.
Miro: Her beauty and talent.
What is your secret for a great marriage?
Diana: We participate in each other’s lives. We dance in competitions together, and Miro does a lot for the Gallery. We love to go on photo shoots and travel, and spend as much time as possible together.
Miro: We always fi nd time for each other. I do as much for my wife as I possibly can.
How do you smooth out diff erences?
Diana: By saying “I’m sorry.” Miro makes me say “I’m sorry”, even when he has done something to make me angry. If he says it enough times, eventually, I laugh and we get through it.
Miro: I show her that I love her and care about her.
What are you looking forward to as a couple in 2016?
We have a couple of trips planned and hope to celebrate our 5th Anniversary in Jackson Hole.
Brian Goldsmith,34 Sales Rep at Intuit Caitlin Goldsmith, 31 General Manager at Amcep Metals (scrap yard)How long have you been married?We have been married about fi ve months. We got married on September 26, 2015 at La Mariposa. It was a magical day.
Valentine’s Day Couples by Barbara Russek
What a diff erence a day makes! December 25th was about red and green, Santa Claus and mistletoe, maybe even a few chestnuts, fi ggy pudding, and a partridge in a pear tree. By the next morning, Christmas 2015 had become a series of snapshots added to our mosaic of past holiday memories.
A glance at the novelty counter of a big box store on December 26th served as a reminder that February 14th was just around the corner. Valentine’s Day cards, candles and even confetti were already on display. In the spirit of the season of love, I decided to learn as much as I could about the complex subject of coupling. What better way to do it than by querying the couples themselves, who all just happen to live in the Vail area. As I happily discovered, love is as common as an Arizona sunset, with just as many variations on a theme as any spectacular sunset ever had.
Diana Madaras, 61, Artist and Gallery OwnerMiro Tymosiak, 50, Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor
How long have you been married?
5 years in April
Photo by: Brian & Caitlin Goldsmith
Photo by: Diana & Miro's Wedding Facebook
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The cluster has never failed to amaze me, its magnifi cent structure lighting up the night sky, and my imagination. It is easy to fi nd these nights as it sets in the west, beckoning us to appreciate both it and the poet who admired it so much. When we read these poems, we are transformed to a new world where only our eyes and brains need be awake. Their poetry only makes the priceless gem of the night sky even richer.
David Levy lives in Vail with his wife Wendee who helps him run the
Jarnac Observatory located directly behind their home. He spends his days writing, editing, and giving
speeches, but his nights staring up at the sky.
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Tire of their fl ow, they sing one song but they think silence.
The striding winter giant Orion shines, and dreams darkness.”
Jeff ers invokes images from all over the sky in this poem. Antares is a monarch of the summer sky, shining brightly at the head of the scorpion. Arcturus reigns from spring to fall in the northern constellation of the herdsman, but Orion rules though sky of winter, dominating the night with his magnifi cent belt of three bright stars surrounded by four even brighter stars, so that the whole complex resembles a magnifi cent structure not unlike the tower from which Jeff ers is observing.
It is easy to fathom Jeff ers’interest in astronomy, in part because his brother, Hamilton Jeff ers, was a famous astronomer who worked at the Lick Observatory. Known for
his precise work, he photographed comet Schorr of 1918, helping to refi ne its orbit. Asteroid 1934 Jeff ers forever honors his contributions to astronomy, and if I may be so bold as to add, his inspiration for his brother Robinson to write poetry.
If Jeff ers’ lines help us to appreciate the beauty of the night sky, the writings of Kenneth Rexroth
demonstrate its detail in “Another Spring”:
“High in the sky the Northern Crown
Is cut in half by the dim summit of a snow peak.”
This poet obviously knew how to use a telescope. In “The heart of Herakles”, he writes how, as “Constellations climbed the sky,”
“As the cluster of Hercules falls down the west I put the telescope by and watch Deneb move towards the zenith.
My body is asleep. Only my eyes and brain are awake.”
I have viewed Messier 13, the wonderful globular star cluster in Hercules which showcases over a hundred thousand stars, hundreds of times through dozens of telescopes.
Poetry in the Night SkyAnyone can enjoy the night sky. While this column is intended specifi cally for those who enjoy going outside and relishing the wonders of the night, it is also meant for musicians who, like Saint-Saens, appreciate the sky vicariously through the music they compose. It is also meant for those who appreciate the sky through the poetry they write. This month we will explore the astronomical interests of two American poets, both of whom lived in the American West, and both of whom loved the stars. Robinson Jeff ers and Kenneth Rexroth both lived in the early years of the 20th century and both wrote about the sky.
I begin with Robinson Jeff ers. As a human being, he particularly enjoyed living in California, and he built a stone cottage and tower that allowed him to watch the Pacifi c Ocean near Big Sur. As an amateur astronomer, he especially enjoyed the night sky from the castle’s turret. As a poet, Jeff ers’ writings are infused with the magic of the night sky from long before he even dreamed of building his tower, but the stone structure with its small lamp focused his attention:
“this August night in a rift of cloud Antares reddens,
The great one, the ancient torch, a lord among lost children,…
Of a lost fi re dying in the desert… Wandered from at dawn…”
A few lines later, the poet delights his readers with his casual familiarity of the night sky:
“Oh passionately at peace when will that tide draw shoreward?
Truly this pouting fountains of light, Antares, Arcturus,
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20. Dance at least once a week
21. This year do this one thing you always wanted to do
22. Have a piece of dark chocolate from time to time
23. Volunteer for a local organization or help your neighbor
24. Once a month go for a midnight walk or sleep outside
25. Declutter your life and home
26. Ask yourself: “What if everything is possible?”
27. Release the need to know and understand
28. Grow sprouts and friendships
29. If you talk a lot, practice silence
30. Dream Big. Write down your deepest desires. Take inspired actions
31. Let go of grudges, judgments, old hurts and attachments
32. Do a daily act of kindness
33. Eat more ginger, garlic and turmeric
34. Tell the truth. It is easier to remember
35. See “what’s right”
36. Include avocado, flax seed, lentil, nuts & seeds in your diet
37. Write a Love Letter to yourself
38. Do a weekly TV/News fast
39. Know that you cannot fail
40. Love “What Is”. Find the gift in each moment
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40 Simple Tips For A Great 2016 by Gaga Barnes
1. Be true to yourself
2. Giggle more and google less
3. Hydrate - 2/3 of our body weight is H2O
4. Eat more greens---kale, broccoli, cabbage and parsley
5. See an opportunity in each challenge
6. Every morning list 5 things you are grateful for
7. Surrender to the Mysterious and Miraculous
8. Master your mindset
9. Face your fears. Walk through them to meet your courage and freedom
10. Let go of the need to be right
11. Cultivate a sense of wonder
12. Trust that life has a bigger plan for you
13. Exercise daily
14. From time to time, close your eyes and take a deep slow breath. Drop your shoulders down, soften your belly, relax your jaw, and unclench your fists. All is well.
15. Do not compare yourself with others. You are unique
16. Play daily with yours or someone else’s pet
17. Sing at the top of your lungs
18. Meditate, Pray, Reflect
19. Love more – demand less
second birthday. These first formative years are so important to assure the healthy growth and development of the baby. In the first year, most babies will learn to roll, crawl, and take their first steps. They will gain strength and balance, double their birth weight, cut their baby teeth, eat finger foods, and curiously explore every available nook and cranny. Think of the last time any of us learned so many life skills in such a short period of time. It’s a big job and a big responsibility. Nurses from the Pima County Health Department work hard to bring this valuable supportive program to young women, and we do it at no charge to our moms.
As role models for their babies, I encourage moms to take care of themselves too. By resting when tired and eating when hungry, mom is better prepared to care for her baby. Because she is well rested and nourished, mom has the stamina to keep up with the many changes and growth needs of her baby. Together, mom and baby forge a relationship founded on love and trust. Together they learn, grow and adapt with all the changes baby is experiencing. I strive to help each mom learn how to listen and observe what their baby
is trying to tell them in their own baby way. By observing and helping mom understand her baby’s little nuances, she is better able to respond and adapt to the needs of her growing baby. These “Ah Ha” moments, when mom and baby connect – they are shining stars that I collect and keep in my pocket. I am honored to be
welcomed into these moments to celebrate with mom the many wonders of parenthood.
A few things about this program:
• Help moms have a healthy pregnancy
• Foster long-term improvements in family health
• Understand the growth and development stages of new babies
• Learn ways to teach your baby during playtime
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Hello, I am a public health nurse and I speak Baby!by Karen Murphy
My name is Karen Murphy, and I love my job! I have the distinguished honor to be one of 5 nurses in Pima County who dedicate their days guiding new moms through the kaleidoscope of changes that women go through preparing and then caring for their first baby.
In our fast paced and highly mobile world, sometimes young pregnant women do not have family nearby to support and guide them through the exciting new world of pregnancy and parenthood. That’s where I and my fellow nurses come in. When young women expecting their first child connect with us during the first 28 weeks of their pregnancy, they have secured someone they can count on to help them through the many changes, milestones and growth spurts that will occur. I take the time to meet with a new mom personally and privately in order to better understand ‘her story.’ I have met some very brave and courageous women who have taken the time to evaluate their current circumstances and have made changes to benefit their baby’s health and well-being. All of the women our program supports have chosen to make changes that will benefit themselves and their first baby.
I strive to be a personal cheerleader and trusted confidant for each of my new moms beginning and during those early weeks of pregnancy and continuing through their baby’s
To Your Health
with Dr. Francisco GarciaDirector, Pima County Public Health Dept.
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Caliente Elementary, Tanque Verde Elementary and Emily Gray Junior High schools. The program may be expanded to other districts across the state.
The Pima County Department of Transportation is installing a “HAWK beacon” crossing at the entrance to Emily Gray Junior High School. A HAWK beacon (High-Intensity Activated (cross) Walk beacon) is a traffic control device used to stop road traffic and allow pedestrians to cross safely. Although the speed limit on Tanque Verde Road was recently reduced from 45 to 35 in the area of the junior high school, there are still issues with speeding and low pedestrian visibility in the area. The new device is expected to take approximately two and a half months to complete.
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color run. The certified 10K and 4-mile bike race will be run color-free. In the 5K and 2 mile family fun-run, biodegradable, food-based, colored powder is sprayed at the start of the race and additional colors are added throughout the run, resulting in a multi-colored race t-shirt and a lot of fun for participants! A color free lane will be set-aside for participants who do not wish to get color blasted. Prizes are awarded to the winners of this 10K, 5K, Fun-run/walk and bicycle race. Registration forms are available at each school or on the TVF website at tanqueverde.org.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has reinstated the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, and the Tanque Verde USD is a participating district. In addition to his regular assignment, Deputy Keith Barnes, the district’s assigned SRO, is providing a parent education program on drug abuse prevention to district parents. The program is intended to teach parents how to support and educate their children at a younger age how to make good choices, and heighten their awareness of the dangers of drug abuse at an appropriate age. The program is being presented at Agua
teachers are preparing their students for the second administration of the AzMERIT assessment in April. Individual student’s 2015 score reports were sent to parents at the end of November. This allows only a short timeframe before the next administration of the exam. The district assessment coordinator is working with school principals to evaluate overall performance on the 2015 assessment, and to determine areas which may need additional focus before the 2016 exam. The district’s scores on the first AzMERIT assessment last year were above the state average, as were the former AIMS assessment results. The two exams do not have a direct comparison as the testing and scoring methods are not the same.
In a community-based collaboration with Desert Skies United Methodist Church, adult volunteers from the church are providing tutoring support for a group of elementary level students in need of remediation. The tutors were provided with training and work one-on-one twice-weekly with the students. Tutoring focuses on assignments and activities intended to support their classroom learning. Classroom teachers are assigned to supervise this after-school tutoring program.
In other community volunteer efforts, the Tanque Verde Foundation (TVF), formerly known as the Tanque Verde Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation (TVSEEF), currently hosts two annual events which raise money for grants which support technology and enrichment items in the district’s four schools. These district-wide events are the Tech Trek and the Taste of Tanque Verde. The 2015 grant program saw the inaugural “Dr. Douglas E. Price Innovation Award,” a grant made in honor of the district’s former superintendent. This grant was awarded in its first year to the Emily Gray Junior High School faculty to fund the new STEAM Lab.
The 2016 Tech Trek is scheduled on Saturday, January 30th, at Agua Caliente Elementary School. This year’s event has been retitled the “Technicolor Trek” and features a
Tanque Verde Unified School District NewsTanque Verde school officials would like district residents to know the tax credit deadline for donations to public schools was extended to April 15th. If you didn’t make your 2015 tax credit contribution by December 31st, it’s no longer too late! The rules regarding Arizona tax credit contributions for public schools have changed to allow taxpayers to designate contributions made between January 1st and April 15th, 2016 toward either their 2015 or 2016 taxes. Contributions may be made at any district school, or online via the district’s Tanque Verde Online Store on the district website, www.tanq.org.
In December, the inaugural Tanque Verde Arts and Crafts Market was held, joining the district schools and the Adult Community Education Program in a collaborative fundraising event benefiting the district art program. The market was well attended, and featured the work of professional artists, local artisans, and district art students. With live music, fine arts, ceramics, fiber arts, metal sculpture, holiday items, baby alpacas, and even hot cider served in festive, student-crafted mugs, there was something for everyone.
Char’s Art Fund, a community-based funding resource, provides needed supplies for the district’s elementary art program. Area residents George and Charlene Atkinson organized the fund, and recently arranged for an Art Fund Matching Challenge Grant. Every donation made to Char’s Art Fund during the challenge will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 in total contributions. All donations are tax deductible and may be contributed through the Tanque Verde online store. The deadline has been extended to April 1st to qualify for the matching grant.
Tanque Verde Unified Schools are back in session for the Spring Semester. Students are engaged in the important work of learning, and S
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Tucson-Chapter of the IAAA, co-chairs, Simon Kregar and Michelle Rouch, would like to thank Timothy Swindle, Department Head and the TAPS organizers: Jamie Molaro, Sarah Peacock, James Keane, and Hannah Tanquary for their tireless effort in harmonizing the arts with science.
IAAA is a nonprofit organization whose members implement and participate in astronomical and space art projects, promote education about space art, and foster international cooperation in artistic work inspired by the exploration of the Universe.
For more information on TAPS go to www.lpl.arizona.edu/art.
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more than he was comfortable with, or talked about a personal issue and later regretted it.
This emotional discomfort and regret would be symbolized by degrees of exposure, with the extent of the physical exposure in the dream being dependent upon the extent to which the dreamer is feeling emotionally exposed - from missing pants all the way to being totally naked. If he broke down and cried in front of co-workers who he is not really close to, or who he is not really comfortable displaying this type of emotion around, he may later dream that he is totally naked. If he just shared a little more than he should have about his marital problems or a lack of confidence in some area he is sensitive about, he may find that he is just missing some pants in his dream. Again, the constant in the dream will be that the missing clothing will reflect the degree to which he feels vulnerable and exposed to the outside world. Now, if the dreamer is happy or relieved to be physically exposed in his dream, that is, typically, nothing to be concerned about either. It is probably just a reflection of the dreamer’s desire to be free and emotionally open in his world.
Please submit your dreams for analysis to:
Of special interest is recurring dreams; otherwise, a most recent and
remembered dream will work. Ms. Schild may need to establish contact with you for additional information. However, your name, email contact
and shared information will stay anonymous and private. Feel free to
use an alias.
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Dear Claire,
I had the weirdest dream; and I have had ones like it in the past. I dreamt that I was getting ready for work and that I was perfectly dressed and ready to go. The next thing I knew, I had arrived at work, but for some reason, I had no pants on. I was panicked because I had no pants with me to put on, and my co-workers were arriving, and I had no place to hide. I was so freaked out, that I woke up and was pretty unsettled all day about having the dream. When I went to work, I was telling my co-workers the story and, unbelievably, they have all had similar dreams. None of us know why, and that is why I am writing to ask you. We are all curious (and a little worried).
Well, don’t worry. This is an extremely classic dream which can come in many different forms—and with varying degrees of “undress.” However, the constant, common component in this type of dream will always be the important missing item (or items) of clothing—and this missing item of clothing will always be one which leaves the dreamer feeling exposed, vulnerable, and open to potential public ridicule and/or shaming. In fact, in many of these dreams, the dreamer can often find that he is in a state of total nakedness—perhaps, with nowhere to hide. In this case, the dreamer must ascertain exactly why he is feeling so uncomfortably exposed to the world. If he were to go back and closely examine recent events and exchanges which occurred in his life prior to this dream, he would probably find that there was some instance or interaction where he may have felt that he revealed too much personal information to a person, or persons, around him. For example, perhaps he shared too much of what he was feeling, let down his guard
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