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The Fence Post Three Points/Robles Junction Community Newsletter April, 2018

Congratulations Destiny Ingram

by Steve Knode

Southern Arizona Youth for Veterans President Destiny Ingram won second place in the Marana High School Science and Engineering Fair.  She was presented a certificate and a silver medal for her accomplishments.  Well done Destiny!

We're delighted to announce that Mary Miller, the Alliance's Executive Director, was recognized by Inside Tucson Business as their 2018 Non-Profit Champion in their Women of Influence awards! You can read their write-up of her award here.

Mary was nominated for this award by colleagues in Tucson's conservation community, and was named as one of three finalists in the highly competitive Non-Profit Champion category. On Wednesday night, Inside Tucson Business held their award ceremony and celebration. Mary was announced as the winner in her category. This award is the result of years of dedication to the Alliance and the organization's mission to "conserve the Altar Valley for future generations." Congratulations, Mary!

Mary Miller named Non-Profit Champion by Inside Tucson Business.

Keep current on AVCA Events here.Copyright © 2018 Altar Valley Conservation Alliance, All rights reserved.

Congratulations to Mary Miller, AVCA's Executive Director!2018 Women of Influence Award Winner

Article submitted by Pat King

Tell Us Your Good News The Fence Post wants to hear from

you. Achievements, awards, graduation messages, marriages, birthdays, anniversaries, fund raising events for non profits.

Tell us your good news at fencepost3points@gmail.com and we will print it in the Fence Post.

We are seeking young people who have volunteered in the community, have good grades and want to further their education.

If you are attending a high school with a Carrier Counselor then check with them as soon as possible. If your Counselor is wanting an application form for you to fill out, please have them email a request to: myfriendsclosetresale@aol.com

By the way, all cash donations to the scholarship funds would be greatly appreciated. We will send you a receipt for your taxes.

Send donations to: Friends of Robles Ranch Inc. 10390 S. Sierrita Mountain Rd. PMB 136, Tucson, Az. 85736

Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships.

By Friends of Robles Ranch

It’s that time of year again when seniors from our area are looking for scholarships to help further their education.

We here at “Friends of Robles Ranch” a Non Profit for several years have been giving out thousands of dollars in Scholarships to help the youth in our 3-Points area. The monies come from private donations and the non-profit store “My Friend’s Closet”.

If you are a Graduating Senior from Flowing Wells, Marana, Homeschooled, Charter and Private High Schools, and are looking to attend a credited school and you live in the 3-Points area, then you may apply.

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Community Weekly/Monthly Events at Serenity Baptist Church15501 W Ajo Hwy 520-822-2026

Serenity Church events on their website www.roblesreststop.com

Community Weekly/Monthly Events at Serenity Baptist Church15501 W Ajo Hwy 520-822-2026

Serenity Church events on their website www.roblesreststop.com

AA Meeting Sun 2 pm & Wed 7 pm

Caring Food Ministries Thurs 11:30am

4-H Robles Ranchers First Friday of the month 7 pm

Sierrita Mountain 4-HLivestock Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 pm

FREE MOVIE NIGHT April 7th 6pmAt Serenity Baptist Church

See Page 3 For details

FREE MOVIE NIGHT April 7th 6pmAt Serenity Baptist Church

See Page 3 For details

Red Cross Blood Drive April 21, 8 am to 1 pm

Red Cross Blood Drive April 21, 8 am to 1 pm

Community Calendar Page For April, 2018

Weekly/Monthly Events at VFW Post 10254

10211 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735. (520) 822-5047

Weekly/Monthly Events at VFW Post 10254

10211 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735. (520) 822-5047

VFW Meeting2nd Sat General Meeting 10am Comrades & Auxiliary 11 am

Pot Luck to Follow

VFW Supper 1st Sat of the month 5-7See page 3 for more info

VFW Breakfast 1st Sunday of the month 9am to 11am

VFW Meals See page 3 for list

Texas Hold’em Wed & Fri Nights 6:30 to 9pm

Cub/Boy Scout Pack 525 Meeting

Monday 6:00 - 7:00pm VFW call Rita Taylor 520-777-3877

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 31, 11amBring Your Own Basket

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 31, 11amBring Your Own Basket

Other Events This MonthOther Events This Month

Spay Neuter Clinic Wed Date April 4th Three Points Fire Station 10351 S Sasabe Rd. 8 Am

AVSD School Board 2nd Wed of the month - 6 pm AVMS

Fence Post Deadline

20th of the month 5 pm e-mail articles to

fencepost3points@gmail.com

Mark Your Calendar Trico Annual Meeting

Saturday April 7thRegistration 8:30 Meeting 10am

Casino Del Sol Resort Hotel5655 W. Valencia Rd

Mark Your Calendar Trico Annual Meeting

Saturday April 7thRegistration 8:30 Meeting 10am

Casino Del Sol Resort Hotel5655 W. Valencia Rd

Weekly/Monthly Events at Robles Ranch Community Center

16150 West Ajo Hwy 85735 Phone: 520-822-4408M-F 10:00am-6:00pm

Weekly/Monthly Events at Robles Ranch Community Center

16150 West Ajo Hwy 85735 Phone: 520-822-4408M-F 10:00am-6:00pm

Computer Lab Open to the public 10:30am- 5:30pm Monday-Friday.

J.O.Y. SeniorsBring in your lunch and

enjoy socialization during lunchtime

10:30am-2:00pm M, W, F. Activities include field trips,

art crafts, BINGO, stained glass projects, movie days, and more.

Mexican Train Dominoes Tues. 10 am Everyone WelcomeMexican Train Dominoes Tues. 10 am Everyone Welcome

My Friends Closet Tues 10-1 Wed 11-7 Sat 9-1 Every Second Tues. SHOP & TALK 1-3

Community Food Bank Tues 3-6 Wed & Fri 10-3

Friends Of Robles Ranch Meeting

1st Tuesday of the month 6:30pm

Bookmobile Every Third Tuesday of the month 2:30pm-3:30pm.

Robles Ranch Library Open to the public 10:30am- 5:30pm Monday-Friday.

Horse Arena Open for public use M-F FREE of charge, 10:30am-5:30pm.

For information on our youth After School Program and youth Summer Program visit: www.pima.gov or give us a call.

For information on our youth After School Program and youth Summer Program visit: www.pima.gov or give us a call.

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Story From A Blood Recipient https://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/blood-donor-community/blood-recipient-stories

Stephanie With Red Cell Anemiaby Stephanie

I never thought I would be in need of regular blood transfusions. Who would? I was 28 and healthy. Then after a diagnosis of Breast cancer and then later acute myeloid leukemia and finally a bone marrow transplant I found myself in need of biweekly blood transfusions to keep me alive. One complication from my transplant has been red cell anemia, where my body is killing my new red cells before they can be pushed into my blood stream.

I'm so thankful for everyone who donates, I wish I would have donated before my transplant. I was O- and could have helped so many. Now I've enlisted my husband to make up for all I've used. He's got a ways to go to donate 30+ units!

Breakfast following the service in the Prayer Garden behind the

sanctuary

Resurrection Sunday Service,aka. Easter!

April 1st at 8 am

Serenity Baptist Church 15501 W Ajo Hwy.

520-822-2026

Good Friday Service at 7 pm

Next Blood Drive atSerenity Baptist Church

April 21st. 8 am to 1 pm

For appointment please visithttps://www.redcrossblood.org

Special April Events

Serenity Baptist Church Free Movie Night

By Zach Vaughn

"The Case for Christ." April 7th

Free Snacks & Free SodaServed from 6:00-6:30 pm,

Movie starts at 6:30 pm. 

This movie is based on Lee Strobel. He was an investigative journalist for the Chicago Tribune. This is his life story as an atheist, who investigates the historical evidence about Christ.  He seeks out the best experts in the world and looks into all of the evidence for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is convinced by the evidence he finds for faith.This is a trailer for the movie: https://youtu.be/rhe8KhSxWGo

Everyone is Welcome

SATURDAY   MARCH 31, 11 amAt the VFW Post 10254

Hosted by Cub Scouts  Bring Your Own Basket! All ages welcome!

Join us for a fun filled event! 

Donations accepted. 

For more information, e-mail or contact Rita @ 520-777-3877 or rbrastaylor@gmail.com

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Fire Station Three 303 10351 S. Sasabe Rd, Three PointsParking in Vets Memorial Park Behind the Fire Station

(gate will be open)

Vaccinations with surgeries DAPP/PRC $20, Rabies $15.All charges must be paid in advance

GIVE NO FOOD after MIDNIGHT 2/6CHECK IN WILL BEGIN AT 8AM

LIMITED TO 35 SURGERIES A DAY

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED DO NOT CALL FIRE STATION for INFORMATION

Serving Southern ArizonaCommunities Since 2002

SPAY/NEUTER Surgery Cost$25 per dog$15 per cat

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Post 10254 Menus

April is a transition month at the VFW.

Meals will be suspended for this month with the exception of a

possible Taco Nights in April. 

Please call ahead for more info: VFW 520-822-5047

THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME AT ALL THESE EVENTS

$1.00 off your next purchase of $1.00 or more.

Not valid on 1/2 off Saturday or EventsExpires April 30th. One coupon per customer

Bring in this coupon for $1.00 offyour next purchase of $1.00 or more.

Save the Date: Scholarship Sale on April 21st!

We have many household treasures and tables of Jewelry!

Saturday’s 9-1. Tuesdays 10-1. Wednesday’s 11-6

3rd Saturday’s 1/2 off almost every item2nd Tuesday’s Ladies Only Shop&Talk 1-3

My Friends Closet Located on the Robles Ranch Community Center Property

Follow us on Facebook (My Friends Closet) for sales and event updates!

Jump Into Spring and Savings at

My Friends Closet

Community News

Kestrel Kafe & Market23 Year Anniversary

10390 S Sierrita Mtn Rd - 822-1714Join us from 8 am -7:30 pm, 7 Days a Week

Check Out Our Craft Beer Selection

Now Serving 10” Personal Artisan Pizzas

Made With Donna’s Homemade Red Sauce and Fresh Ingredients

Friday Special 1st Pizza

Regular Price Second Pizza

Only $5Second Pizza of equal or lesser value ordered at the

same time as first Pizza

Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese $7.99

Pepperoni or Sausage Cheese & Red Sauce $9.49

Double Meat $11.99

Garden Delight w/Red Sauce, Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms & Cheese $9.49

Fresco - Ricotta, Mozzarella, Provolone and Spinach $9.99

Add Chicken for $2.00

April Quotes

The April winds are magical, And thrill our tuneful frames; The garden-walks are passional To

bachelors and dames.      Ralph Waldo Emerson

Men are April when they woo, December when they wed. Maids are May when they are maids, but the sky changes when they are wives. William Shakespeare

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The Music Was So Good The Kitchen Crew Had To Dance

Some Came Dressed For The Occassion

VFW Post 10254 News

Here is Doyle smiling with the breakfast burritos on the table beside him. He was delivering the burritos to the Border Patrol Station as a Thank You for their presentation.

Linda Joness

CALLING ALL MEMBERS  to attend our April 14th meeting.We will be having our yearly elections and we need YOU!

Would love to see your smiling faces, come on down! Linda Jones

By Linda Jones for the VFWVFW 10254 Hosted a Fundraiser for our Community Festival on St. Patrick's Day.  The Corned

Beef, traditional dinner, was enjoyed by a full house.  We listened to the Justin Time Band while we ate, and sang along to the old songs like "Your Cheatin 'Heart" for one.

Thanks to all who worked hard to make it a success.  We love our Community.   Call Patzi at church for more info on the Festival:  520-822-2026

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER MARCH 17, 2018 At the VFW Post

To Benefit both the Community Festival & VFW Was A Great Success

A BIG DOWN HOME THANK YOU FROM

THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE to all our supportive community.

By Barb Praust for the Festival Committee

We would like to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to the SUPPORT of the community, VFW, all the great volunteers and the band, JUST'IN TIME.

The VFW generously shared the proceeds with the Three Points Festival and a GREAT TIME was had by all. A good part of the crowd stayed and enjoyed the fun music until almost 8 P.M.!!!

Fabulous Kitchen Crew

The Band. JUSTIN - TIME

The Corned Beef  Cabbage  Dinner Was

Delicious With a Great Chocolate Cup Cake for

Dessert 

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A Graceful Touch of Beauty Hair Salon & Spa

Evenings by Appointment Walk-ins Welcome520-908-9084 15390 W Ajo Way

Open: Mon - Sat 9 am to 5 pm

doTERRA Products Sold In Salon

Contact Grace if you are interested in a wholesale membership  card

Happy FeetHappy Easter

Put The Spring Back Into Your Step

10% off Pedicure plus

Reflexology Treatment

What Is Reflexology?Submitted by Trish Hastings Sargent

https://theheartysoul.com/foot-massage-for-pain-relief/

Reflexology is a type of science based on the idea that there are “zones” or reflex areas on the hands and feet that correspond with all of the glands, organs, parts and systems found inside or on the body.

According to the idea of reflexology, applying pressure to these points using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques results in a reduction of stress in the body. This reduction of stress is said to promote many positive physiological changes that can heal a number of ailments.

There are studies that have seen a correlation between reflexology and improved symptoms of certain ailments. These include eight randomized clinical trials which found that reflexology was effective for treating diabetes, premenstrual syndrome, cancer, multiple sclerosis, symptomatic idiopathic detrusor over-activity and dementia.

Benefits of Reflexology

Although one of the best benefits of reflexology is its ability to help treat or cure certain harmful ailments, it can also benefit relatively healthy people as well. Here are some other ways that reflexology can help you:

• Stimulates nerve function• Increases energy

• Boosts circulation• Eliminates toxins• Prevents migraines• Cleans urinary tract• Speeds up recovery time from injuries• Treats sleep disorders• Reduces depression• Relieves pain

Reflexology also allows you to target specific points on your body by using the same principles of acupressure.

Community News

With Spring comes the desire to get out into the garden. Gardening in the desert is very challenging. When John and I first moved here we found the Community Food Bank Garden Program. We attended their free classes. They were available to our answer questions and help us start our garden.

Here is their “About Us” statement from their website.The Garden Program of the Community Food Bank of Southern

Arizona believes the community has the power to create a healthy, abundant local food system. By building and sharing resources, skills

Has A Home Garden ProgramBy Trish Hastings-Sargent

Did You Know The and knowledge, we can grow leaders, partners and stewards of desert food cultivation. Together we can build a resilient, diverse and sustainable region that meets our needs, heals and respects people and the earth.

The Community Food Bank has a “Making Gardening Accessible” Program.

They feel gardening should be accessible to everyone. They provide garden installation, materials, and support to low-income individuals and organizations who want to grow their own food and bring green spaces to their communities.

For more information you can go to their website.

http://www.communityfoodbank.org/Our-Work/Programs/Garden-Installation

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Southern Arizona Youth For Veterans

Youth for Veterans provided lunch to Camp Conklin Homeless Veterans Camp.  A warm home cooked meal is always appreciated.  Another electric wheelchair was given to the camp as well..

Youth for Veterans presented home made cookies to the Marine Corp Reserve Unit. 

Momma V & the Youth for Veterans were asked to do a wreath laying ceremony for deceased Veteran in Marana.

All Articles and Photos submitted by Steve Knode

The Southern Arizona Youth for Veterans delivered 15 heart pillows to the VA Hospital.  The pillows are for patients who have had heart surgery and are stuffed very firmly for them to hold  to their chest when coughing lessening the pain. These were made by caring Three Points senior citizens, thank you greatly for your fine efforts.

Open 7 Days a Week

Double E Feed & Supply

BLAKE & KAITY EPLEYOwners

15195 W Ajo Hwy. Tucson, AZ 85735

phone 520-578-3341 fax 520-578-3025DoubleEfeed@gmail.com

We Look Forward To Serving You

We Are Now AOpen at 8 AM Mon - FriSat 9 AM Sun 10 AMAlfalfa - Bermuda -

Livestock & Chicken Feeds, Tack, Vet Supply &

So Much More

The Youth for Veterans presented Vietnam Commemorative pins to 5 more of our homeless Veterans. 

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Diamond Bell Group News

By Bill Praust

The Diamond Bell Group conducted its first Adopt-A-Road cleanup for 2018. A crew of seven residents cleaned up Diamond Bell Road, from Sasabe Road to Sierrita Mountain Road. In addition, two of our neighbors ran a mower and did cleanup around the area of our Diamond Bell sign at Stagecoach Ave. Crews found everything from, beer bottles, cups, back packs, shirts, pants, camouflage shoes with carpet soles and cell phones! No guns or ammo found this time.

The crews stayed out from 9 am to almost 1 pm! That’s dedication! Twenty five large garbage bags were filled! Our thanks goes out to all of the participants. Those that were not able to join us this time will always have another chance. We conduct this activity at least twice a year.

How about it, other Three Points Groups, get your volunteers and neighbors together and choose a road to clean up. It’s great camaraderie and keeps our community looking good.

Community News

Other Dinners Happening At The VFW

Editor, Layout and Paste Up Artist: Trish Hastings-Sargent

Please e-mail articles to fencepost3points@gmail.comAll articles must be written as a positive representation of something

that is happening in our community.Deadline for articles is the 20th of the Month by 5 PM

Send us your article, information or ad in the body of an e-mail. We can not accept a PDF.Business Ads & Classifieds:

John Sargent 204-3240 or email them to fencepost3points@gmail.com

All ads must be paid for in advance of publication.

Website & Electronic Information Manager: John Sargent 204-3240 fencepost3points@gmail.com

If you have questions please call Trish Hastings-Sargent at Cell # 520-247-8222 or e-mail her at fencepost3points@gmail.com

Fence Post Information & StaffAll Newsletters are online at

www.roblesjunction.orgIf you do not have a computer, there are computers available at

the Community Center call 822-4408 for availability.

Looking for something?

Not sure where to get a product or service?

Check out the extensive local businesses and service providers on www.Roblesjunction.orgLook at the local business and services listings.

Support your Fence Post advertisers.

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Robles Community Support, Inc. A Z Veteran Resource Center www.roblescommunitysupport.org (520) 878-6403

ROBLES COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INCAZVETERAN RESOURCE CENTER

(RCS/AZV)Welcome to April! We are blessed to start the 1st day of April with

the true meaning of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Pretty powerful.

Here is what we are up to. Our 2018 Food Drive, Veteran Apartment Donation Drive, Veteran Camp Recyclables Drive are still in effect. Look for the flyers on the local bulletin boards. Thank you to the folks I see each Tue from 10am to noon at the VFW Memorial Park, your donations are making a difference in our community.

As always, RCS/AZV operates without governmental/state funding. Our support comes from our community, which translates to “we get a lot done with a little budget” thanks to your generosity and love for your community. Monetary donations can be done through

our Facebook page or in person and a tax-deductible receipt will be provided.

We broke ground on a 4 year dream this past week, our Veteran Garden. If you are interested in participating in helping, planting, etc. let us know.

We have begun a new program which entails writing letters and sending cards to deployed military. If you would like to participate, please do!! Write those letters, turn them in to one of us, and off they will go!!

Please visit our Facebook pages, Robles Community Support, Inc. & AZVeteran Resource Center for further details as well as more information on other happenings, etc. There is more there than can possibly be shared here!

About Valley Feverhttp://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/valley-fever/

index.php#about

Valley Fever is an infection of the lungs caused by a fungus that grows in the soil in Arizona, the southern and central portions of California and portions of Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. The fungus was also recently found in south-central Washington. Valley Fever is also found in parts of Mexico, Central and South America. These areas where the fungus grows in the soil are called "endemic areas."

40% of people who are infected will develop symptoms such as: Cough, Fever, Exhaustion, Rash, Chest pain.

There is also Night sweats, Joint pain, Muscle aches, Headaches, Weight loss, Lack of appetite

Some symptoms can last for weeks or even months. Most people with symptoms will get better without treatment. However, some people may develop severe forms of the disease.

The infectious form of the fungus

Preventing Valley Fever is difficult since anyone who breathes in air in areas where the fungus lives can get it. However, avoiding blowing dust and staying inside during a dust storm is recommended. The best way to protect yourself is learning the signs and symptoms of the disease and if you have them, asking your doctor to test you for it.

UCHC Offers a Variety of Services, Including:• Primary and acute care services for all ages. • Certified Application Counselors available to assist with the Affordable Care Act Application.• Free transportation for UCHC patients to medical appointments.

UNITED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERThree Points Clinic

15921 W. Ajo Way, Tucson AZ 85735

MOBILE DENTAL CARE FOR KIDS Our Mobile Dental RV visits your child’s school

for your convenience. Call today to schedule an appointment (520) 407-5617 opt 2

Three Points Clinic Pediatric Provider available !

Call to schedule an appointment today:

(520) 407-5700 Option2

www.uchcaz.org

Lindsay Rovner is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), that has been working with UCHC in Green Valley since 2016. She will be joining Dr. Stake in Three Points on Mondays starting January 8, 2018. (She will continue to see patients in Green Valley the rest of the week as well.) PRIMARY CARE

BY APPOINTMENTAdult Provider transition:

UCHC will have covering providers available by appointment. Call us for availability

Lindsay Rover, PNP

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The U.S. Border Patrol Informational Session, March 3rd at the Fire Station

303, was a great success.by Linda Jones

Agents Roberto Jimenez and Ashley Coronado (pictured) presented a Power Point Presentation, while answering questions.  "America's Front line"They gave the Cub Scouts some badges and bags, and let us all know they have a Citizens Academy Class twice a year. Please call:  Tucson #  520-514-4662  for more information.

The next day our VFW 10254 thanked them with delicious burritos from our breakfast.  Doyle Jackson, shown here with the burritos, delivered them to two stations, and Kathy cooked.  What a team!  Thanking all for their efforts this last weekend.

Community News

Are You Thinking Of Burning Brush This Spring? Here Is What You Need To Know

Message From Our Three Points Fire District andInformation From The Pima.gov site.

Open Burninghttp://www.deq.pima.gov/air/OpenBurning.htm

Open Burning is the burning of materials such as trees, brush, leaves, grass and other debris where smoke and other emissions are released directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack. Air pollution from open burning can cause serious health problems, obscure visibility, or damage to the environment. 

Pima County DEQ regulates opening burning to address these concerns. Pima County DEQ rules require a permit for open burning; however, a permit is not required for certain types of open burning such as campfires, barbecues, and small fires for warmth.

Open Burning in Three PointsBy Linda Jones

On February 25th, our Three Points Fire Department helping a community member with a burn in her yard.

Robles Community Support helped prepare the yard first and it was a job well done.   

To get a burn permit you must contact the Three Points Fire District at  (520) 822-1086

to have your pile inspected When the fire department  arrives you must

1  Have your piles in place or your pit ready2. Have a water source with good pressure3. Piles must be at least 30 feet from all structures

 You have the option to have the Fire Department do the burn for

you. Call and make an appointment for them to come and assess the size of the burn. 

The pile must contain only brush. The only material that can be burned in the community is agricultural- No processed wood, tires, garbage etc.

They will give you an estimated cost for their service.You will then need to call for an appointment (520) 822-1086 . 

KELLY MEDLOCKREALTOR(520)784-9833 CELL(520)577-7433 OFFICE(800)733-0703 TOLL FREE(520)577-5417 FAXkelly.medlock@azmoves.com

RESIDENTIALBROKERAGE2890 E Skyline Drive Ste 250Tucson, AZ 85718

"Your Local Three Points Realtor" rlspringer5366@gmail.com

Robby’s Auto Services520-488-1228

Robert Springer, Owner 11900 S. Sierrita Mountain

Hours 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Call For Appointment

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Always A Free Drink With Any Combo Plate“So many quality items to choose from!”

(520) 578-3610 Call now, Order Ahead

or Carry out/Drive Thru

Start your day with our Breakfast Burrito: Huge and Tasty

Open; M-Sat: 6 am-10 pm, Sun: 7 am-10 pm15270 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85735

Come in and Say Hello

to Martin Your New Shop

Manager

Do You Enjoy Reading? By Roman Rascon

Here at Robles Ranch Community Center, we have a lending library with a wide selection of books. including love and romance, sci-fi, children’s books, motivational, and informative books just to name a few.

Come to our location and find a book of your preference, take it home with you, and when you finish reading it, bring it back in.

Once a month, on every 3rd Tuesday of every month, the Tucson Library Book Mobile comes out to visit our site. From 2:30pm -3:30pm you can check out books, or return library books at this mobile library. Come check out our library M-F 10:30am- 5:30pm, and come see The Book Mobile Library  once a month. Call 520-822-4408 for

more information.

For appointment call Lisa 520-861-9230Located in the building to the left of Fred’s Arena 9650 South Avra Road

HAIRCUTTING COLORING AND PERMINGMANICURES & PEDICURES

The Hairy Cactus Salon

All Customers Will Receive $5 Off Your Visit

April is Customer Appreciation Month At

This Months’s Message Is From The Pima County

Sheriff ’s DepartmentDeputy James T. Allerton

Public Information Officer / Chaplain Team LeaderPima County Sheriff ’s Department

Throughout the month of March, the Pima County Sheriff ’s Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, conducted Sobriety Checkpoints in Pima County.

As March comes to an end, we would like to continue to remind you not to drink and drive. The Sheriff ’s Department is dedicated to its mission of taking impaired drivers off the roadway and making it safer for the citizens of Pima County. Remember “buzzed” driving is impaired driving.

If you drive impaired you may:• Lose your license• Have your vehicle impounded• Pay excessive attorney’s fees• Be fined upon conviction• Be required to install an ignition interlock device in your

vehicle (at your cost)• Spend time in jail

We hope that, if you consume alcohol, you will make a plan to not drive. Together, we can avoid needless tragedy and keep the roads safer

Community News

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Community News

OPEN RANGE ALPACAS and ESSENTIAL OILS

by Penny Bartz

Now that Spring has arrived along with longer, sunny days it is time to move outside and enjoy our beautiful weather before summer arrives.

Here at Open Range Alpacas we will be hosting a

Farmer's Market on Saturday, May 12th from 9:00-3:00

Please, no live animals without prior permission. Bring your hand crafts, empty your attic or garage, or show off your baking and gardening skills , all are welcome. Set-up for those selling will be from 7:00-9:00. This free event is open to the community and all are welcome to visit or set up spaces for information or selling. There will be no set-up fee, but we ask for a $5.00 donation for the 50-50 raffle. You could be a winner! Spaces are limited so please RSVP to Brenda if you are interested in setting up a space. 520-272-7716 We have some new items in the store including handmade alpaca berets, Alpaca socks made in the USA, Dryer Balls and new Catnip Balls for the kitties.

Come feed the animals and visit our Unique Gift Shop with handcrafted Alpaca Products.

We have a large selection of Young Living ProductsFree Essential Oils meetings one Saturday a month.

For info call Brenda: 520-272-7716

Open Range Alpacas

And do not forget Alpaca Poo for your spring and summer garden. We also have Alpaca Poo Tea for your delicate indoor plants. It is odor free, and will give your indoor plants the boost they need for their summer growth. Both are available here at the ranch. We continue to have Essential Oil Classes and if you would like to attend one, host one at your home or here at the farm please just let us know, we'd be happy to accommodate you.

Springtime Fresh Diffuser Recipe7-10 drops Lime Essential Oil

6-8 drops Tangerine Essential Oil2-3 drops Melaleuca Quinquenervia 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

This light and refreshing blend evokes the smell of Spring, and is brings the freshness into your home.

For information regarding the Alpaca Farm or Essential Oils please call:

Brenda - 520-272-7716 Penny – 520-409-3797

Rich’s Tire ServiceRepair Your Tires the Right Way!

Some Used Tires Available12255 W. Castle Drive

Stop by and look at Farm AntiquesCall Rich: 520 822-1240

Festival Preparations Underway!By Barb Praust for he Festival Committee

Though it is not even Springtime, the Three Points Festival Committee has hit the ground running reviewing last year's accomplishments and short comings and planning for a "Better Than Ever" event for this Fall. The community will be more involved than ever before and so far the VFW has sponsored a fund raising dinner on St. Patrick's Day.

We will be looking for Sponsors early so as to be able to know the extent to which we can find funding for the event. Traditional sources of funds are changing and drying up, making it necessary for the Festival Committee to get VERY creative. Last year we had the beginning of personal/private sponsors under the heading of

"FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL". These were generous individuals who wished to contribute to the success of the Festival. We are Very grateful for any and all those businesses or individuals who wish to contribute funds, in-kind services, or gift certificates and/or coupons for redemption at their place of business.

The Fence Post is pleased to once again be a Festival Sponsor this year and will be offering other sponsors opportunities to promote their organization or business.

You may call Barbara Praust @ 915/525-7718 or email burg_barb@yahoo.com to ask any burning questions you may have or to set an appointment for her to come by with Sponsorship materials and application.

If you would like to lend your expertise, share your energy, or just be a part, we welcome your interest and participation as a volunteer or at the monthly committee meetings. These happen on the third(3rd) Thursday of every month at the Robles Junction Community Center @ 16150 W. Ajo Way. Join us in the fun!!!

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Growing a reader from the very beginning: Online video helps parents make reading with their baby a daily routine

Lourdes M. Leslie. Admin-lleslie@firstthingsfirst.org

TUCSON (March 16, 2018) – A new video designed to show parents easy tips for reading with their babies is now available from First Things First. The two-minute video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/28uZFnX6uls

The video offers ways parents can help their baby develop language skills from the day they are born. When a young child hears words and language, the brain develops important connections needed to learn how to read.Reading with a baby is also a great opportunity to build a strong and healthy relationship between parent and child.

Every year, throughout March, classrooms across the nation host reading events for elementary school children. But early literacy starts way before a child reaches a classroom. It begins before babies can talk and continues as they become toddlers and preschoolers. In fact, studies have linked the number of words children know at ages 3 and 4 to their reading comprehension levels in third and fourth grade. Reading daily with children starting at birth helps them learn new words.

First Things First offers families help to grow early language and literacy skills starting from birth. In addition to the video, there’s an early literacy page on the FTF website, http://www.firstthingsfirst.org/for-parents-and-families/literacy. Here parents and families can find ways to build a child’s brain, lists of favorite age-appropriate books and more ways to make reading 20 minutes a day a family habit.

Another great resource to help families instill a love of reading in their children can be found through Read On Arizona, an FTF

partners that engages communities in supporting early literacy for kids birth to 8 years old.

Read On Arizona offers resources and tools such as Smart Talk, which encourages parents to have quality back-and-forth conversations with your baby. Though babies can’t talk, they can still communicate with caring adults in their lives – through eye contact, facial expressions, smiles and crying.

For babies, a quality conversation starts with talking to your baby during everyday moments, such as meal time, baths and diaper changes to name a few.

Locally, Make Way for Books Is againg launching the annual Raising a Reader program that gives families and caregivers the tools they need to share books effectively with children up to five years old. The seven-week, interactive program is free of charge, along with books and food for those in attendance. The program begins March 19 and April 2-5 at various neighborhood schools in the Pima South region. For a schedule and other information, call 520-398-6451 or visit www.makewayforbooks.org.

It is said that children are made readers in the laps of their parents. Families can help foster early language and literacy skills in many ways, beginning by reading everyday with babies from the day they are born.

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     Recently Robles Elementary School students’ grades 1-5 completed the annual mini-marathon.  When I first started the running program in PE class it was initially a tool to work on endurance and to show students that being the fastest and leaving everyone else behind wasn’t always the way to win.

This tool quickly turned in to something so much more.  Students who otherwise did not enjoy sports because they were either too embarrassed to try or thought they weren’t good enough slowly started to realize that this was something they could do whether they were naturally athletic or not, that with a little bit of heart and stick-to-itiveness they too could achieve something they didn’t think they could before.  That winning wasn’t everything but trying certainly was. 

Community Based Instruction

Hello, my name is Danielle Chaney and I have the best teaching position in the district.  My classroom is the Social, Adaptive, Intellectual, Life Skills cross categorical classroom housed at the middle school.  This year for the 1st time, we have incorporated a “Community Based Instruction” curriculum into our program which allows our students learning to expand beyond the classroom and out into the community. Our students see and experience, hands on learning opportunities that bolster their academic and practical life skills supporting their ability to become more self sufficient and independent.  Approximately, once a month our students learn important aspects and facts about specific businesses or locations that they then can physically visit and see for themselves how important these are to our community.   This year, each CBI has offered students a memorable and exciting life experience and an academically valued success. 

5 years later these students look forward to the yearly event and spend time talking about their accomplishment the year before.  These same students realize that they CAN do anything they put their minds to.  Training for the mini-marathon is a part of PE class; however the competition itself is not mandatory.  I realize that not every student enjoys running or competition but by participating in the training they realize for themselves what they are truly capable of.  All students are encouraged to try.   

     The competition lasts for a maximum of 60 minutes without a break.  Here are the 2018 results by grade level:

4th Grade: 25 competitors with 17 completing the full 60 minutes.

3rd Grade: 25 competitors with 17 completing the full 60 minutes.

2nd Grade: 31 competitors with 17 completing the full 60 minutes (I’m sensing a trend here)

1st Grade: 17 competitors with 5 completing the full 60 minutes.

Every single one of these runners made me beyond proud to be their PE teacher!!!!!

Mini-Marathon CompetitionBy Tresa M. Callabrizzi

Our very first and incredibly exciting CBI experience, was to Three Points Fire Station.   There, Chief Williams led us through the fire station explaining and showing what it is like to work as a firefighter.   My students are still talking about their time in the fire truck and the paramedic vehicle, how they would like to be a firefighter when they are older, and now have a real understanding of what a firefighter does during their working day.   After each of our community visits this year, our students understanding and discussions over these newly explored environments and employment opportunities has allowed them to think about more possibilities for their own futures.  

We have visited this year, the Fire Station, an Alpaca ranch, Fry’s grocery store, the University of Arizona, the Reid Park Zoo, and next week we will be visiting the “Ben’s Bells” project.  Students will focus on the importance of being “kind” and will get to practice new ways to help others, behave appropriately in new situations, and the act of being intentionally kind while they engage in a hands on community service project.

This year has been an amazing year, and we look forward to the adventures in store as we continue the program.

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Altar Valley School District NewsDear Altar Valley Families,

I want to take this opportunity to thank the entire Altar Valley community for all they have done to make Altar Valley School District an All-Star School District. I am proud that both Altar Valley Schools earned a “B” label, as determined by the Arizona Department of Education A-F labels, this fall. Additionally, Altar Valley School District scored in the 98th percentile out of 11,000 school districts nationwide in a study of academic growth conducted by Stanford University. These achievements would not have been possible without your support, particularly the support provided by the YES VOTE in November 2014 to continue the 10% Maintenance & Operations Override. In the 2017-18 school year, the District has been able to increase its budget by $424,710 because of the continuation of the Override. This increased funding has made a tremendous impact on the district, including:

ϖ ! Funding full-day kindergarten

! o While the state of Arizona only funds half day kindergarten, the Altar Valley School District continues offering full-day kindergarten with small class sizes and additional para professional support

ϖ ! Maintaining low class sizes o Robles Elementary average class size is 23 students per

class o Altar Valley Middle School average class size is 26 student

per class

ϖ ! Attracting and retaining a high quality teaching staff o In 2016-2017, Altar Valley created a competitive salary

schedule that raised teachers annual salaries an average of more than $5,000 and made Altar Valley School District one of the top paying districts in Pima County

ϖ ! Providing athletic programs at no-cost to students in grades 5 – 8

o While other school districts have to charge student athletes to participate in programs, Altar Valley has been able to keep these programs free.

o Over the past several years Altar Valley teams have seen a significant increase in the number of our sports teams making it to the playoffs.

ϖ ! Expanding programs o Our career exploration program Paxton Patterson has

been identified as a model program and was highlighted on PBS 6 “Arizona Week”

Thank you to the Altar Valley community for your continued support and your YES Vote!

The override must be approved for continuation by November 5, 2019, to avoid a phase-out of the additional funding to our programs. Please help us keep Altar Valley an All-Star School District! Sincerely, Dr. David Dumon, Superintendent

The AVMS Drama Club has been working in collaboration with Northwestern University to write and produce the show. The writing process was very interesting as the ideas from the AVMS students were woven together in the final script that includes, a rip in time, kidnapped tamales, talking trees, absolutely despicable villains, an engaging heroine, a fable with a wolf, fox, and lion and a hero with a unicorn.

A summary of the plot: The shield of kindness that protects the people on the Planet of Light and Love ruled by Venus has been penetrated.  As a result, there is no protection against her jealous, evil sister, Oka, who wants to destroy and distort that which is good and true. An unlikely heroine, Alice, a little girl who believes in the power of legends, is sent to three different planets through a rip in time to discover three lessons that will destroy the power of evil and restore kindness to the planet. The script has all the kids ideas about the topic of light and has the importance of kindness as the central theme aligned to AVMS and Robles our Ben’s Bell Kindness Campuses.

AVMS Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. is the place and time to be on Thursday, May 10, 218 for this show that will be enlightening, entertaining, and an amazing display of light as well. 

AVMSPresents

"Legends of Light, Legends of Kindness"

If you like to see children telling inspirational stories, you will love the upcoming show of the AVMS Drama Club. If you like to see the wonderful imaginations of children come alive in drama, you will love the show.  If you like to see excellent choreography by Reese Page a former AVMS student, you will love the show. If you just like being entertained with engaging stories that will sometimes make you laugh, then you will love the show,

“Legends of Light, Legends of Kindness,” May 10, 2018 at AVMS Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m.

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