Robert Thoresen Heading south on Old Nogales Highway, approximately opposite the gravel quarry, there is a looming green sign identifying one of three adopt-a-roadway segments that Quail Creek residents assist in keeping clean of tossed cultural artifacts. The second roadway is the segment of Quail Crossing Boulevard from the south gate to Campbell Road, which…
Cindy Mayron With 85% annual average sunshine in southern Arizona, skin cancer is relevant year-round. Last month dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon Jason DuPont, MD, discussed the basics of skin cancer at the Democratic Club of Quail Creek meeting. “There are actually about 100 different types of skin cancer because the skin is a complex…
As she stepped down as president, Peggy McGee wanted to share some thoughts with the Quail Creek Community. She related that back in 2009 when club founder and President Joy O’Farrell and the board of TWOQC asked her to take the presidency, she was reluctant to take on the job. She said she was rather…
Cathy Hasson The club has been fortunate to have Silversmith Artist Pete Irish and Lapidary Expert Mike DeMerrit share their knowledge with our members. Classes continue in beading with many beautiful projects completed. The studio window displays some of the lovely pieces, many of which are for sale.
Robert Thoresen Seven festivals abound in the area in November. Two compete on the second weekend: the Tucson Celtic Festival and the Empire Ranch Roundup. Last year the club took in the Celtic Festival. This year it would be the Empire Ranch Roundup. Fifteen members got off to an early start to make it in…
Maryellen Farmer Water was the missing element on a recent TRIPS tour of the Port of Tucson. Everything else was there in this full-service inland port. The Port of Tucson, an active 800+ acre foreign trade zone, provides an access point for rail service for ocean containers from Asia, via the Ports of Los Angeles…