Category: November 2019

ALC guidelines for holiday lighting

With the holidays fast approaching, the ALC would like to remind all homeowners of the guidelines regarding the display of holiday lighting. Please be reminded of the following found in the ALC Requirements and Guidelines, Article 3.21. H. HOLIDAY LIGHTING – CHRISTMAS (NO ALC PERMIT REQUIRED): Christmas holiday lighting, including the installation and removal, shall…

The Desert Duffers Thanksgiving donations aid families in need

From left to right: Duffer President Ed Pope, past President John Peters, past President Bill Trefethan, District Superintendent Roxana Rico, past President Ron Courson, Duffer Donation Coordinator Ron Macuga, and Director of Student Services Steve Lane.

The Desert Duffers have continued their annual tradition of fundraising for 2019. Donations are collected prior to Thanksgiving and used to provide holiday turkeys for families in need in the Continental School District. Duffers Fundraising Coordinator, Ron Macuga, worked closely with the school and district administration who coordinates distributing the turkeys to families who would…

Quail Creek Pickleball players compete in “Battle of the Branches”

Vicky Eisemann, tournament director The Gary Sinise Foundation Military Pickleball Association “Battle of the Branches” Pickleball Tournament was held Oct. from 17 through 20, in Casa Grande. Players competed for their branch of service, Air Force, Army, Navy, or Marines in singles, men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles age and skill level divisions. Competitors won points for…

Thank You residents

Amy Shultz, firefighter On Sept. 27, the Quail Creek Community hosted the Green Valley Firefighters Charities for their 11th annual chili cook–off, raising $6,035. This was the most successful year yet, selling out 20 minutes after the doors opened. On behalf of the Green Valley Fire District and Green Valley Firefighters Charities, we thank you for your generosity.…

Nurses of Quail Creek

Jaime and Dr. Amy

How are doses adjusted? What about cost? Do you need a card to buy it? These were some of the questions addressed to Amy Bachelier, ND (doctor of naturopathy), as she talked about cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). She reviewed the handouts and discussed the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids (THC, CBD, cannabichromene [CBC], cannabinol [CBN], and tetrahydrocannabivarin…

Green Valley CERT graduates seven local residents

Among the students who successfully completed the CERT basic course were (front row, left to right) Quail Creek residents Hayes Galitski, Jack Cruikshank, Brian Kahn, (back row) Louise Keane, Bill Roskey, Judy Sypkens, and Steve Conklin. Photo by John McGee.

John McGee Seven students successfully completed the 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Course on Oct. 19. The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The…