June 2011 Oracle Towne Crier

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Too many Italians? That’s curious. While I understand the juxtaposition of Arpaio and the phraseology near his handsome profile, this might not be all that funny to Italian Americans. One can take the tact that such individuals are overly sensitive, I mean...

really .... who wouldn’t think we have at least

one too many conservative

wingnuts conveniently located in

sunny Maricopa County.

The other tact might be why pick one ethnic group to poke fun at a wingnut that is not even homegrown in Oracle (though a conservative wingnut in Oracle would seem a bit of an endangered species actively hunted by roving bands of liberals to be placed on display as a venomous desert creature to be avoided during elections). Seriously though, the

Too many Italians?sign is more “acceptable” here where we have few people who identify themselves as Italian specifically. In some parts of the country, such a sign would enrage locals and ignite tensions hidden under the surface in ethically polarized urban areas. Fortunately, Oracle is not such a place. But, I do wonder, would it be so funny if a modern disenfranchised group the community can identify with was used? Ethnic humor is tricky stuff! What do you think? Write the Windbag: [email protected].

Editor, Oracle Towne Crier: I have resided in Oracle since 1973. During all that time, I, or members of my family, have been involved with the Oracle School District in various ways. Both my children and grandchildren went to school here. Now, the school district, its employees, the governing board and

community members in the district are beginning the process of considering a bond election for the District. The purpose of this letter is to talk about the bond election and what it means to the school, the students and the community. Before I start, I want to state that I am currently a member of the governing board and the views I am expressing

Letter to the Editor: Possible bond election would be good for the district

are solely my own. I do not, and, cannot, speak for the Board , as the Board has not, yet, acted, or, voted on whether to hold a bond election. So, where to start? First, I want to say, positively, and, unequivocally, that passing a bond election would be nothing but helpful, beneficial, and, good for the schools, the communities in the District, and, most of all, the students! Why? There are many reasons. First of all, the district is old: one of the oldest districts in Pinal County; the vast majority of grounds, equipment, and, all other capital assets are old. The oldest building was built in 1938, one on each of the two campuses in 1950. On such facilities, there is a large and serious need for repairs, improvements, replacements, and, upgrading. There has been no bond election in a long time, not since the gymnasium at the Mountain Vista campus was built in 1991 or 1992. Repair and

improvement of facilities, ground, and capital items, in general, used to be, in part, provided via the State School Facilities Board. Now, in recent years, due to the recession, and, restrictions in the State budget, virtually no monies are available, via the School Facilities Board from the State. The best way, now, to obtain adequate capital funds for building, major repairs, or, replacement of facilities, and, long term capital funds for building, major repairs or replacement of facilities, and, long term capital items is through the passage, and, sale of bonds through a successful bond election. The override election, which was passed nearly three years ago, allows the district to override the budget control limit set by the legislature for K-3 and M & O Funds, in the amount of 15 percent per year. However, these funds cannot be used for capital repairs or improvements.

See Bond Letter, Page 4

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Yes, immigration is an opportunity, especially here in Arizona. Think about it. We don’t have enough people paying taxes. Any kind of taxes. Income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes. That’s why we have a deficit in excess of a BILLION dollars. And the folks in Phoenix don’t want to raise taxes. Then there are all those empty foreclosed houses sitting around bringing down property values. So…. Think about it… Let us here in Arizona create an Arizona worker permit just for the state. Nothing to do with the Feds. They don’t get a piece of it. Will it upset the Feds? Well they’re already upset with us. Nothing new here, but what Arizona gets is an expanded workforce to pay what? TAXES!!!! And then all those people with the Arizona worker’s permits become eligible to buy/rent/occupy a foreclosed house. See why Immigration is an opportunity? While we’re at it let’s stop thinking about all immigrants as a monolithic group. Immigrants are people like we are, the people who are already here and by fortune of birth in the good old united States don’t have to worry about moving to a place to find opportunity. There are immigrants who are hard workers. Do we really want to send them elsewhere? And then think about this possibility. If a worker’s permit is

offered, the people who want to work will apply. The people who already have jobs in the illegal drug industry probably won’t apply for a permit. Would you if you were dealing drugs for big bucks in cash? No. So then we have an easier way to distinguish the workers from the crooks. Is it perfect? Of course not. Is it better than SB 1070? I think so. The state of Arizona has a fighting chance to create revenue and shore up the fractured flanks of a housing industry in the toilet. It has at least as much of a chance at becoming reality as Baja Arizona does. This isn’t amnesty. It’s not a path to citizenship. No, it’s just a chance to work legally and, here’s the important part, PAY TAXES. And do you really think the unemployed office worker is going to clean toilets at the local Super 8? Or pick cotton, or lettuce, or any other thing that grows in the dirt and under the sweltering sun? Get real. Thankless jobs like childcare, roofing, landscaping, brush cleaning, house cleaning: these jobs don’t go away in a recession. Neither do they become more attractive to college graduates. So let the people who want them have them. Let’s just give them an opportunity to do the most American thing possible. Pay Income Taxes! That’s why I believe immigration is an opportunity.

If you believe a society can provide the opportuni-ties that ours does without some boundaries as a way to maintain civil order and some resemblance of fairness and justice, then I suggest you find a good 12-step program. We have to remember that immigration is a process and that citizenship carries both rights and respon-sibilities; rules and laws are in place as societal boundaries to manage the process so that it’s fair and respectful to those entering as well as to those living here. It seems that people want to personalize the law, and I think that’s irrational and a cop out. Our political structure, with her checks and bal-ances, is what allows any abuse of power, perceived or otherwise, to be challenged in a civil manner. If the process is not working, fix the process. Break-ing a law to enter this country is not a solution to the lack of problem-solving skills by our political and community leaders. I think it’s very misguided to believe that breaking rules, rather than working to change them, is an honorable or respectable founda-tion for one’s life. I wouldn’t trust someone who had to lie or use force to get what they want or need—not in this country. Anyone who believes that this is the best solution either lacks the knowledge base to do things differently, or lacks the courage to change their own limited thinking. That, to me, is the trag-edy of this issue. It fosters people coming together in anger to stand against something and compro-mises the values that encourage our citizens to come together to stand for something. I was hesitant to take a conservative perspective on this, but quite frankly, I’m tired of listening to adults argue like a bunch of middle-school students. I stopped following politics the day I heard Mrs.

Obama make a statement of how she’s proud of her country for the first time. I was in that audience, and as an accomplished minority woman, I was offended. To attain what she has in her life and then make a comment like that shows a lack of respect and gratitude for what this country stands for and what it has given to her. She, like me, is living proof that even with obstacles and struggles, the laws, combined with the right community support, is what allows one to succeed and to celebrate his or her own greatness. My father immigrated from Mexico in the 1950s – legally. He loved this country and had an apprecia-tion for the laws and the Constitution—an apprecia-tion that many who are born here take for granted. He never saw the rules as limiting; he saw them as a necessity and a small price to pay to live in a society that celebrates such extreme diversity. My dad died loving what this country allowed him to experience and what he knew would allow his children to thrive. As an immigrant he followed politics and social events more closely than most of my friend’s parents who were born here. He also made numerous trips with us to Mexico so we could experience the good fortune we had here. I am for-ever grateful for what he shared with me. When it comes to immigration, maybe we just need to ask who’s responsible for what. If I choose to move from my home to a new community, I don’t know of any community that would be receptive to me telling them how to change to adapt for me. I’m choosing that community, whether it’s a town, state, or country, because there are things in that commu-nity that I want and value. In my opinion, it’s my responsibility to learn the behaviors that allow me to live there cohesively.

Immigration. That one word invokes different emotions in each person. Some people are “for it” some are “against it” and yet others remain apathetic.

No matter where your initial emotion for immigration begins it definitely has affected YOUR life. Very few of us can say we are a true NATIVE American.

Try going a whole day without coming in contact with someone who has not immigrated to America . As of late the immigration issue has been put in the

spotlight. Hmmm, our nation has been built on immigration. Why is it a “hot topic” today? With our own personal family history many of

us have. I find it curious that this issue becomes so divisive. The Crier invited two readers to argue both sides of the issue. Here are two

different perspectives to consider. The Crier encourages feedback. Send your responses to [email protected].

Immigration from two perspectives

On one hand ...The Immigration Opportunity

On the other hand ...It’s a human thing


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Armand Mattausch, 90, died at home June 2, 2011 after a short illness. His wife, Eleanor (Ellie), survives him. They had been married 60 years. Armand was born Aug. 10, 1920, in Cumberland, Wisconsin. The family moved to Zion, Illinois, where Armand grew up. Armand and Ellie had three children: Susan Land of Show Low, Arizona; Gary Mattausch of Benson, Arizona; and Laura Creech of Shadyside, Maryland. There are two grandsons, Timothy and Nathaniel Creech of Shadyside. Armand enlisted in the Army Air Corps (which became the Air Force) as

Armand MattauschAugust 10, 1920 - June 2, 2011

a radar repairman during World War II. He was stationed in the Pacifi c. During his career as an electrical engineer he worked in Baltimore, Ft. Wayne, San Diego and Phoenix. He has lived in Oracle 13 years.

Armand Mattausch

Armand MattauschObituary

In Oracle, they were used to be able to have all-day kindergarten and other programs. The override lasts for fi ve years. At that point, two to three years from now, the district can decide whether to continue the override by having another election. In any event, the override amount is small enough that is has minimal impact on property taxes. Second, now is the optimum time to have a bond election, one that will be successful. When you consider and include the amount the District has to pay in tuition to other districts for its high school students, Oracle

has the lowest property tax rate of any district in Pinal County. This is, in part, because we are not part of a union high school district and do not have to pay property taxes as well for a union high school district as other elementary districts in the county do. This is also in part because the land mass in the district is very large. As well, the overall population and housing in the district is growing to include SaddleBrooke, Eagle Crest and SaddleBrooke Ranch while the school population has stayed the same for many years: about 500 students at Oracle schools plus between 200-250 Oracle high school students who attend high school in other districts (for

which the Oracle district pays tuition). At this point in time, a bond election would increase the property taxes by a relatively small amount: approximately 51 cents per $100 of secondary assessed valuation. This works out to about $12 per month in property taxes, for a $200,000 house. Further, at a time when there is a recession and the economy is down, the work a bond election would be able to bring to the community to build, repair or replace items at the school facilities would be signifi cant and a substantial benefi t to the residents and community in general. The time to bring business and activity to the community is when the economy is down and we need it the most.

Further, improving the looks and capacity of the schools would be an added attraction for bringing students to the schools. Third and, perhaps most importantly, the students would benefi t as well as the schools and staff. Make no mistake, these are good schools and the students are doing well. For as long as the AIMS test has been in place, the students have achieved well on the tests, being labeled as performing plus in the results. The students are also offered a wide variety of courses and extracurricular activities and are stimulated and taught well. But, the facilities where they are taught and the grounds where they play could be greatly improved. Some classrooms are too small. In some areas, safety needs to be considered and cleanliness and modern technology improved. Any and all repairs, replacements and improvements made can only be a benefi t to the students who have to be there every day. So, to me, the benefi ts of having a successful bond election far outweigh any possible drawbacks, if there are any! Remember, life is not just about enhancing our own lives and wealth; it is about helping and bettering the lives of the children, whenever and however we can! Let’s do it! /s/ Betty Harmon

Bond LetterContinued from Page 2

By Pauly Skiba THERE’S A REASON “read-ing” is the fi rst of the three Rs, our time-honored defi nition of childhood education -- it’s where learning begins. The foundation skill for success in

school. To keep kids interested in reading during the summer, Oracle Public Library is en-couraging parents (and grand-parents) to mark their calen-dars for four free programs the youngsters will love.

Check it Out: Oracle Library readies summer reading programs

FOR KIDS, BIRTH TO AGE 5, the Summer Fun Van will be at the library all fi ve Thursday afternoons during June, plus July 7. This is “THE place” for games and stories, chuckles and chatter, as led by volun-teers from Apache Junction Library. STORY TIME for all young-sters is coming back later this month on Tuesday mornings; details will be announced

soon. There will be story read-ing, followed by lots of help and suggestions for books and CDs to check out and take home. FOR KIDS AGES SIX THROUGH NINE, the ever-popular Summer Reading Program is set for July 11-15 (Monday-Friday) from 10 to 11 a.m. each day at the Oracle Community Center. Crafts, games, and reading adventures

will revolve around the theme “One World, Many Stories.” Children will “travel” to all seven continents with their very own pretend passports and make a travel journal of what they discover. Be sure to register in advance at the library. THE WHOLE FAMILY can take a vacation without leav-ing home with the “Family Summer Reading Ride” in

which parents work with their children on a set of projects. Program sheets can be picked up at the library now, and when the family fi nishes their projects by August 1, they are eligible for a drawing to receive a family pizza party at DeMarco’s restaurant. Come in or call the library for more information on any pro-gram. Let’s make this summer a Red-Hot Reading Riot!


By Jennifer R. Carnes A couple of months ago I came across an article on NPR called “‘Hint Fiction’ celebrates the (Extremely) short story” and the mention of one of my favorite authors in the first paragraph grabbed my attention. The column quoted Ernest Hemingway and what is considered to be his shortest novel: “For sale: baby shoes. Never worn.” There is so much impact in those six words. It reminded me of one of my all time favorite poets/poems: William Carlos Williams’s “The Red Wheelbarrow.”

so much dependsupon

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beside the whitechickens

It’s quite amazing really. Both pieces put an image in the reader’s mind and tells a story but only with a few key words. NPR challenged readers to submit some “hint fiction” of their own. The idea is to tell a story in fewer than 25 words. Robert Swartwood was so inspired by Hemingway’s novel that he compiled an anthology called, appropriately, Hint Fiction. I thought I would give it a shot. Here is my first try, entitled Self-Esteem:

She roared. Done with the name-calling, taunts and gibes, the girl came into her own and looked her bully square in the eye.

Obviously I am no Ernest Hemingway. It took me far more than six words to tell my story. But what can you do? I’m passing the challenge onto you, fair reader. Can you tell a

Small on words, big on impact, ‘hint fiction’ offers the ordinary person a chance at instant expression

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story in fewer than 25 words? Even more of a challenge: can you tell your life story in six words? I posed that challenge to an acquaintance recently and he laughingly

said, “I’ve been screwed all my life.” I suppose that fits the parameters but that’s only if you consider the contraction to be one word. So let’s see what you can

do. Send me your life stories in six words or hint fiction. Depending on the response I get, the Oracle Towne Crier will publish a selection in the July issue. If the response

is really good, we’ll put the ones not published in the Crier onto our website. Email your submissions to [email protected]’m looking forward to seeing

what you can do.Editor’s note: go online to www.npr.org and search for “Hint Fiction” to read the complete story or to read some posted short stories.

Summer is here and our regular schedule of activities continues on. Story Time for moms and tots is every Wednesday; Earn While You Learn program all week and our material assistance store is open to new comers as well with participation of a class. Bracelets, Brownies and Babysitting was a time with our moms making beautiful bead bracelets, eating brownies, and visiting while their children were cared for by ladies from the Community Church of SaddleBrooke. Another happening at the center you might be interested in. Are you looking for summer treasures? Craft items, items for your home or yard? Clothes galore for the family? A bowling ball or a gas grill, or maybe furniture you can’t live without? You just might find that treasure at our rummage sale. Come join us early on Saturday, June 11, at 1575 W. American Ave. Our address is 1575 W American Ave. Call 520-896-9545 for more information or check us out at www.familyfirstpcc.org.

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By Skylar KhanPain has as many causes

as there are new age methods of treating them. Pain can be experienced in the heart, head, limb or body, even in the absence of physical disease. The pain may be just a physical manifestation of heartache, sorrow, stress, grief or depression. People who show somatic symptoms may convert a negative emotional experience into a physical ailment. Constant exposure to negative experiences can then turn a temporary symptom into a chronic illness. Many patients have also been called hypochondriacs. However, their experience of malaise can then prevent

them from coping with everyday chores due to extreme stress and anxiety, all worthy of the myriad of prescription drugs currently being marketed to us over TV, mostly during dinner hours. Experiencers of temporary crises are resorting to ancient and novel forms of treatment, such as Johrei, Reiki, chakra balancing, massage, meditation and hypnosis. These modalities do not require mental participation by the patient with the exception of meditation. Prayer also has historically been considered a method of starting one’s healing processes, more often than not with positive results. Other so-called

Coping with Physical and treatments that include a patient’s physical and mental engagement are the various types of yoga, tai chi, aqua chi, walking meditation mazes, etc. Acupuncture has found its way into mainstream pain management treatment. According to the latest fi ndings published in Time Magazine (March 2011), it does not seem to matter whether the practitioner inserts the needles into the appropriate meridian corresponding to symptoms, but that mere insertion of needles in a haphazard way to different parts of the body elicits the desired results of pain management, be it ever so temporary. David M. Jaffrey, L.Ac., who has an acupuncture practice in Oracle and Tucson, further explains: “There is some validity to ‘any’ body-oriented intervention for pain. There is documentation of pain being helped by placebo treatment—such as sugar pills or other benign substances. The mere act of touching or gently massaging anyone in pain can have profoundly welcome

physical and mental effects. It seems that whenever a person receives some kind of human response to their pain, there is often a positive—if transient—result. Properly performed acupuncture according to traditional Asian systems results in relief of pain and increase in energy and improved mood. Usually a short to extended series of treatment results in sustained improvement providing the cause of the pain has been addressed. Pain is always a symptom and so often its cause goes unidentifi ed or undiagnosed. In such cases, acupuncture modalities—including sham acupuncture often have a transient, placebo effect. Traditional acupuncture, and Chinese medicine, views the person as a whole instead of a specifi c pain complaint. Frequently, people who have experienced relief of chronic pain with acupuncture comment that other more discreet symptoms have vanished or improved—such as depression, headaches,

anxiety, sleep and digestion. It is wise to have a medical work-up to assess the causes and related factors of a serious pain complaint. Then, treatment with acupuncture or other systems can be considered.” Another method offered to the mentally well-attuned person would be the practice of meditation. This might prove to be the most effi cient way of countering a physical problem while, at the same time, developing new skills of coping with future challenges. Reiki is another technique of the healing arts whereby a transference of energy between practitioner and patient takes place. Local Reiki Master Dawn Weiss who practices at the Huntington Chiropractic Clinic in Oracle further elucidates: “The name Reiki is derived from two Japanese words: Rei meaning “universal” and ki which is ‘life force energy.’ Reiki treatments are done with clothing on, and may be hands on the body, or hands held a few inches above the body. It may also be sent as distant healing. Many experience Reiki as a warm radiant feeling of wellbeing. It promotes a feeling of peace and relaxation. Reiki does not come from the practitioner, but rather the practitioner serves as a channel for the universal life force energy to fl ow through and reach the areas where it is most needed. Reiki is passed from teacher (master) to student through a process called attunement. Dr. Mikao Usui was the founder of Reiki. Reiki is not a religion. It is a spiritual practice with no dogma. Reiki is compatible with

and complementary to any religion or spiritual background. One need not believe in Reiki to benefi t from it. It will work for you whether or not you believe in it.” Another local Reiki practitioner, Sharon Brady, summarizes her thoughts as follows: “There are three levels that one can aspire to in being a Reiki practitioner. Many years ago, I became a Reiki One practitioner. Recently, Dawn Weiss “attuned” me for the second level, Reiki Two. Dawn is a Reiki Master for which she practiced for many years. I fi nd giving and receiving Reiki soothing, energizing and balancing. It is a lovely non-invasive experience. I fi nd that it is congruent with other modalities that I have used in the past, such as the Labyrinth that I created in a Philadelphia monastery, or the Life Pathway Meditation Walks I designed in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Indiana and the country of Ecuador, and the group meditations held at my home here in Oracle.” A mild form of addressing one’s anxieties, especially when waiting to meet with an adversary or authority fi gure, is an exercise out of


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Emotional PainGraphotherapy: The drawing of the number 8 on a piece of paper, over and over again, with emphasis on pressure

on the downstroke, and lightness on the upward movement puts the person into rhythmic mental processes that remove the

stress from anticipating a negative experience. This exercise was performed by students who were in trouble

and called in to meet with their school principal. The principal’s assistant in Kansas was a Graphoanalyst who

suggested the exercise to students with great success over several years. Readers are encouraged to try the method for themselves and see if it momentarily allays their anxieties. With all the various healing methods available,

there is no reason why we should suffer more than absolutely necessary. And, of course, a good laugh always helps! For more information, questions or comments please go to www.HandwritingAuthority.com.

By John Hernandez Art students from Pima Community College Northwest Campus Spring 2011 painting classes visited Rancho Linda Vista in Oracle on Saturday June 4. The students had the opening reception for their art show which is on display at the Rancho Linda Vista Gallery. The show will be running until June 19th. The students were joined by their families, friends and art lovers at the reception which included food and beverages. Matthias Duwel, Lead Art Faculty at the Northwest Campus, scheduled the show for the students so they could experience displaying their art to the

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By John Hernandez The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that cell phones may cause cancer. The WHO/International Agency for Research on Cancer classified radio frequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Their findings were based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer that has been linked to wireless phone use. Evidence that the WHO scientists used was not adequate to conclude that electromagnetic field may cause other types of cancer. However, they concluded that there was some risk, and a close watch was needed on the link between cell phones and cancer risk. Now that I have some

scientific research to back my theories that cell phone use does affect the brain I have come to some conclusions of my own. Cell phone use definitely is a hazard to your health, even if you are not using the phone. Doing my own research on the roadways of Arizona, I have noticed people driving while cradling a phone against their ear are rendered incapable of using their signal when changing lanes or making a turn. While following a few test subjects on Oracle Road in Tucson, I have observed them reaching next to them to pick up their cell phone and automatically reducing their speed by 10 or 15 miles an hour slowing down traffic. I have even seen them swerve halfway

into the next lane before correcting themselves. Could the electromagnetic field be interfering with their brain function? How else would you explain the driver stopped at an intersection looking directly at me while talking on her phone but pulling out in front of my vehicle forcing me to nearly come to a complete stop while she goes on her way switching the phone from her left ear to the right oblivious to the near accident and unable to hear my tirade of curses. I don’t expect the five billion users of cell phones in the world to give their phones up but it would be nice if they could pay a little more attention when operating their vehicle. After all the life they save may be mine!

By John Hernandez A proposed site for a 73-foot-tall cell phone tower is getting closer to becoming a reality in Oracle. After a community meeting on May 12, 12 alternate property sites were submitted for consideration to Pinnacle Consulting, Inc. On Wednesday June 1, Oracle Fire Department Battalion Chief, Larry Southard, Ross Hopkins and a representative from Pinnacle Consulting inspected the 12 sites. Verizon Wireless engineers will now analyze the information from the sites and select the best three based on which site will provide the best quality of service that is needed for the Oracle area. In addition to the proposed 12 sites, the

hilltop property owned by Adrian and Kari Darimont can still be considered by Verizon as the proposed site if they feel it meets their needs. The Darimont property has been opposed by a community group since it was first announced several years ago. A second, more recent attempt to gain permission to erect the tower on the Oracle Market property made it to the Pinal County Planning and Zoning’s desk but because of the community opposition P&Z did not recommend approval. Community opposition was based on the belief that a tower on the hilltop presented a danger to helicopters landing and taking off at the heliport located nearby. Other issues brought forward were the

decrease in property values and possible impact of electromagnetic field on the health of residents living near the tower. Should Verizon decide to select the site located behind the Oracle Market, Ross Hopkins, spokesman for the community group said, “Oracle residents who originally opposed this tower site location beginning back in September, 2010, will take action to do so again.” Adrian Darimont was asked if he would like to speak about the proposed tower site but he had no comment at this time. The Verizon engineers should be deciding on the top three locations soon. Once that decision is made an Oracle town hall meeting will be scheduled at the Oracle Community

Verizon tower making progressCenter. It is anticipated that the meeting will be held near the end of June. Advance notice of the meeting will be given with the date and time. At the meeting Verizon will talk about the three sites they have chosen in terms of why they were selected and how they would improve Verizon’s cell signal coverage. They will announce the site they have selected and give the audience an opportunity to ask questions and express their views about the final selection. Once the site has been selected, the application process with Pinal County will begin again. It will be interesting to see if any other groups spring up in opposition to the tower site proposal if it is in their neighborhood.

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The mission of the Oracle Community Center (OCC) is to promote and sponsor programs that improve and maintain the health and welfare of the community. It also oversees maintenance and use of its facilities, in the best interest of the residents of Oracle and adjacent areas. The OCC is a non-profit organization. All funds for insurance, water,

electricity, phone, gas, trash and ongoing maintenance come from private donations, hall rentals, membership dues and fundraisers. We are working hard to make the Center available to all. If you have any comments or suggestions, they are welcome. On Monday, June 27th, 6 – 8 p.m., the Oracle Community Center invites you to join their

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potluck with a purpose. Bring your favorite main dish or dessert, as well as your friends and family. Fun to be had at this General Membership Potluck will include meeting your OCC Board, drawings for a free Monday lunch and a free membership, free beverages and and sharing your ideas on how to help and reach out to each other as a community. If you’d like to attend, please contact Charlotte, General Membership Liaison, at 520-850-4641, or or, by email, at [email protected] to let the OCC know what plans or ideas you’d like to share. The OCC has some projects planned, already, which you might want

to get involved with. In June, there is a landscape project, to add Desert Willows to their property. Coming in July, there will be a Kids Summer Reading program, featuring games and crafts, for children ages 6-9. On July 11 – 15, 20 children will explore the Seven Continents. Come play Canasta, Mondays, from 9 a.m. – noon then stay for the regular Monday potluck, with entree provided by a volunteer. Bring a dish, or contribute a donation of $4 for members or $5 for guests. Still have some energy? How about joining in for 1 – 2 p.m. Bingo? If you are into gardening, the OCC Garden Club, which meets on Mondays, at 1

p.m., is accepting new members. Register if you would like to help with the garden. The mission of the gardening club is to provide networking opportunities for our members and to promote the love of gardening, floral design and civic and environmental responsibility. When you are ready to burn off the calories, join Deb Breen’s ‘Zumba Gold’ dancing class at the center, on Mondays from 2 – 3 p.m. and 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Members may participate at the cost of $1 per session. On Tuesdays, join the Bridge group for a friendly game from 12:30 – 4 p.m. Refreshments are included. Call Ethel Amator at 520-896-2197 for more information. On Wednesdays, buzz on in for the Sewing Bee and tea social hour, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. The group project for June, a table runner, ‘Watermelon and

Blackbirds’, can be joined by calling Susie Cochran at 520-896-2935. Or, for beginning knitters, Viola will be glad to help you learn. On Thursdays, from 9 a.m. – noon the Center is open for card or board games. Then, from 1 – 4 p.m., Mah Jongg madness holds sway. Do you need a place to hold your special event? Call Maggie Riggs for information and to reserve a date for your special day, at 520-896-9520 or leave a message at the office at 520-896-9326. The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 27, 4:30 p.m., at the Center. While all are welcome to attend; if you wish to place something on the agenda, please contact Carl Riggs, President, 520-896-9520. If the item is not on the agenda, there may not be time for it to be addressed.


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Dr. John Huntington, a local chiropractic physician, recently received advanced certification in BioMedical Acupuncture, also known as Dry Needling. The instructor for this training, Dr. Yun-Tao Ma, has practiced acupuncture for more than 40 years and is committed to integrating acupuncture into a modern, scientific healthcare practice for pain management. Huntington has practiced chiropractic, acupuncture and various physiotherapies for more than 23 years in Oracle. He uses the best techniques from European manual medicine, osteopathic and chiropractic as well as coaching in lifestyle, exercise and dietetics. “Dry Needling refers to the insertion of a fine filament needle that is very thin, solid and flexible into specific points or injured muscle and other soft tissues, with no

medication injected,” said Huntington. “The mechanism of action of this treatment is a micro-lesion within pathological tissue, which breaks up shortened tissues, creates a local immune response and inhibits a reflex arc from the nervous system to the tissue which can perpetuate pain/spasm cycles,” he continued. “Dry Needling also helps calm and balance the nervous system, reducing stress and further advancing the body’s ability to self-heal.” Conditions treated with BioMedical Acupuncture include, but are not limited to neck, back and shoulder pain, arm pain (tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, golfer’s elbow), headache to include migraines and tension-type headaches, jaw pain, buttock pain and leg pain (sciatica, hamstring strains, calf tightness/spasms). “Patients are sometimes Dr. John Huntington

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pathological tissue, but this is normal and is felt for less than a second. Some say it feels a little like an electric shock; others feel it more like a cramping sensation. I make every effort to make your

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Tickle your funny boneALERTS TO THREATS

IN 2011 EUROPE BY JOHN CLEESE

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Libya and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.” The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the SpanishArmada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let’s get the Bastards.” They don’t have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France’s white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country’s military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.”

The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.”

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia , meanwhile, has raised its security level from “No worries” to “She’ll be alright, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think

we’ll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is

canceled.” So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation

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ACROSS1. Pivotal6. Cul de ___9. Kitty ____, famous for flight13. Ancient Greeks’ assembly spot14. ___ Wednesday15. Home of Darfur16. Pine or long17. Snowmobile runner18. Cast _____19. Departure from Egypt, e.g.21. *Popular dad gift23. *Malia and Sasha’s dad did it in 2008 election24. Party25. *Father/child divide28. *George W.’s famous dad had the same first one30. *Dad, e.g.35. Showing age, especially having gray hair37. “Portnoy’s Complaint” author39. Dolphin home40. Aquarium show star41. *What dad did to the lawn43. What Arnold used to do for a living?44. Shorthand46. Mosaic piece

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Solution to last month’s puzzle

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10. Miners’ passage11. Dry riverbed12. On one of these when popping big question?15. Chief Massasoit, aka Great ______20. To take away, as in gun22. Sixth sense24. In the interval25. *Hamlet’s father26. Kind of artery27. Indianapolis ball player29. Debatable point31. Falling out32. Beauty parlor33. Last letter of Greek alphabet34. *This President made Father’s Day a national

holiday36. The feminine of raja38. Position of leadership42. End of the road?45. Counterbalance49. ___ Rida, rapper51. Dirty or sleazy54. Author Chekhov56. Red-skinned cheese57. Speed of an object divided by speed of sound58. ‘70s hairdo59. Point of entry60. Iraq neighbor61. *Popular DIY dad gift62. Pauper’s permanent state63. Feeling happy66. Tropical American cuckoo68. Stallone

and puzzle loverswork before showing your friends your impressive feats of logical reasoning. Word Searches Word searches aren’t as popular as they used to be, but they’re still fun and challenging. Start by reviewing all the words on the search list, but then

focus on finding only one word -- if you find others along the way, that’s fine, but don’t try to find them all at once. It’s often easier to see words that crossover one another if you use a high-lighter instead of a pen to circle words. For example,

FriXion Light erasable highlighters let you find words easily with their bright fluorescent ink, but erase your missteps just as effortlessly. Start by searching for the first letter of each word and seeing if the second letter is adjacent. If you’re really

stuck, look for unusual let-ters, such as “Q” or “X,” or unusual combinations, such as double letters like “tt” or “ll.” Most of all, remember to have fun! Puzzles can help elevate your IQ, but they shouldn’t make your blood pressure rise!


By John Hernandez There is one group of kids who will be learning a little about art and a lot about community service this summer. Kids from the Oracle Ridge Learning Center Summer Program will be learning how to work with clay and make mosaic art. They will also be learning about community service. The kids met with Mary Salter at the Butterfly Garden in Oracle last Tuesday. Mary told them the history of the garden which her husband Martin founded and which was constructed in his memory. She showed them the butterfly tiles and mosaic art pyramids and dragon that are in the garden. Carol Mahoney, a local clay and mosaic artist was there and talked with the kids and their teachers Theresa Rodriguez and Amber Wick. Carol will be going to the Learning Center on Thursdays to teach the children and the teachers about clay art and mosaics. The teachers will then be able to work with the kids making clay and mosaic art projects.

They will also learn community service. The kids will help keep the garden clean and also use their newly learned artistic skills to help fix some of the mosaic tiles that have fallen off of some of the pieces in the garden. They may even add some of their art to the Butterfly Garden. The Oracle Ridge Learning Center Summer Program (day care) is located at Oracle Ridge Elementary School. They are open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and are open to any kid ages 3 to 13. Cost for kids is $12 for half a day and $24 for a full day. This includes breakfast and lunch. They accept DES certified kids in the program. The Center offers arts and crafts, a cooking class, science, reading and field trips. They even have a swimming outing on Wednesday. You can sign your kids up for a day or the whole program. For more information or to register contact Erica at (520) 896-3080 or Theresa at (520) 896-3082.

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Mary Salter shares her husband’s legacy with the newest generation of Oracle residents. (John Hernandez photos)


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By John Hernandez Juan Enriquez is proud of growing up in the San Pedro, Galiuro Mountains area and credits some special Tri-Community residents with introducing him to the world of art and a lifelong passion. Juan is a painter and one of the founders of the Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop located in historic downtown Tucson. Raices Taller is Spanish for roots workshop. Juan’s “roots” are right here in the Tri Community. Juan grew up in Mammoth, living across the San Pedro River. He is a 1993 graduate of San Manuel High School. He credits Rancho Linda Vista artists and long time residents Mary Ann and Jim Davis for inspiring him and getting him interested in art. Mary Ann was his high school art teacher. Juan got to work for and with Jim Davis at the University of Arizona where Jim was an art professor. “I got to watch a true mas-ter at work,” Juan said of Jim Davis. Juan also praised former Tri-Community resident and fellow Raices Taller artist Ceci Woods Garcia for being one of his mentors. Juan’s uncles, Johnny and Art Garcia, were killed during the Vietnam War, a tragedy that still saddens and touches Juan’s family even after so many years. “Sometimes I put my ex-periences from living in the San Pedro and Gila River areas into my art,” Juan said. It shows in some of his

Area artist to have piece in show at Davis Dominguez Gallery in Tucson

paintings like the ones titled Hayden, Asarco, and Copper Creek. Juan graduated from the University of Arizona with a Master of Fine Arts degree. He teaches first and second grade at a charter school in Tucson where he lives with his wife and daughter. He has exhibited at the Tucson Museum of Art and has a permanent piece there. At one time he was the youngest artist to have a piece in their collection. He has also exhibited at Raices Gallery 222. Juan currently has an art piece being exhibited at the prestigious Davis Domin-guez Gallery at 154 E. 6th St. in Tucson. It is part of the Small Works Invitational exhibit.

The Davis Dominguez Gal-lery is considered by many to be the best art space in Arizona. It holds Tucson’s largest exhibit of contem-porary art. The show runs through July 2. Juan will also have some of his paintings at the Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop at 218 East Sixth Street, Tucson. The show is titled “Chubasco! A Mon-soon Exhibition” and fea-tures artwork with monsoon and water themes. The show will run until July 16. The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. You can also view his art at www.juanenriqueztuc-sonartist.blogspot.com or contact him at [email protected].

Juan Enriquez and his mentor Mary Ann Davis at a recent show at Rancho Linda Vista in Oracle. (John Hernandez pohoto)

CPR anyone? The Oracle Optimist Club serving the Tri-Community area will be sponsoring a CPR class on Saturday, June 18. The class will be held from 9-11a.m. at Family First Conference Center, 1575 West American Avenue in Oracle. Cost is $5 per person. This is a non-certification class and is based on the Sarver Heart Center curriculum. CPR can and does save many lives each year and empowers people to start life saving CPR while waiting for 911 and the EMTs to arrive. Seating is limited to 12 people so register as soon as possible by contacting the certified CPR instructor Karen Hauca at 520-468-5021.


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