Marybeth Bates According to David Domke, “The Democratic Party’s future runs through Arizona and is very much part of the new southern strategy.” Here is an overview of his talk: “The Biden and Harris campaign pulled off a significant victory nationwide, the second-biggest Democratic presidential win since 1988, and the Democrats gained the majority in the…
Category: June 2021
Generals, June 2021
Once in a Lifetime Adventure for History Buffs
Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five-day tour Sept. 9 through 13 to one of the most beautiful valleys in Arizona, tucked under the Mogollon Rim. This was the site of America’s bloodiest decade of frontier violence; it exploded into a range war involving the…
Features, June 2021
U.S. Military History: D-Day
Ross Dunfee So, what does the “D” stand for in D-Day? Stop! Do not keep reading until you attempt to answer the question. Okay, now you can read on. Most people who celebrate the holiday do not know the answer. Some people believe it is in reference to June 6, 1944, when, in World War…
Sports, June 2021
Davey Jones Scores Hole-in-One
Paul Schupmann QCMGA member, Davey Jones, scored his first hole-in-one at Quail Creek on April 21 and the fourth hole-in-one in his lifetime. He was playing Coyote number 4 and used a 5-hybrid for a red flag, 130 yards away. He was playing with Rick Kimes, George Bertsch, and Wayne Jewett. Congratulations, Davey!
Features, June 2021
Grilling Time
Marilu Trainor It’s grilling time! Seven out of 10 adults own a grill, smoker, or BBQ. Enjoy those tasty meals safely and avoid a disaster by adhering to a few safety tips from the Goodyear Fire Department. The Stats * Between 2014 and 2018, grills, hibachis, smokers, and barbeques accounted for 10,600 home fires annually,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
PCQC Photo Contest: Animals
Deb Nesbitt The Photo Club of Quail Creek (PCQC) held the April photo contest, with animals as the theme. Eligible photos were taken within the last three years, with only minimal post processing allowed. Congratulations to Larry Hudson for his first place Sahuarita Flyby birds in flight photo. “My wife and I like to walk around Sahuarita…
Sports, June 2021
Hole-in-One: Congrats to Rick Wagner
Features, June 2021
Featuring Stories in the ‘Quail Creek Crossing’
Elizabeth Maddox, Editorial Assistant What makes a great feature story in the Quail Creek Crossing? * A milestone, birthday, or anniversary * Receiving an award or certification * Publishing a novel, short story, poem, etc. * Featuring an art piece and your journey as an artist * Outstanding book review * Sharing a recipe Where…
Sports, June 2021
QCCLA Couples Low Gross Low Net Best Ball, May 14
Janet Johnson Flight 1 Low Gross 1. Allred, Jay and Allred, Brenda; 77 Low Net 1. (tie) McCune, Doug and Susan, McCune; 67 1. (tie) Conn, Randy and Johnson, Janet; 67 1. (tie) Erickson, Dave and Owens, Jacquie; 67 Flight 2 Low Gross 1. Thompson, Jay and Thompson, Kathy; 79 Low Net 1. (tie) Coulter,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
Quail Creek Scrappers and Stampers Club
Holly Skelton, Co-Chair The pandemic gave members of the Quail Creek Scrappers and Stampers Club time to make lots of beautiful cards, which were donated to Green Valley local care facilities. Pima County started the Pima Love Notes Project at the beginning of the pandemic. The Women of Quail Creek volunteered to deliver personal greeting cards while care facilities…