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Three Points/Robles Junction Community Newsletter August, 2020The Fence Post

What Does Back To School Look Like This Year? These are difficult, uncertain and changing times. At the time we print our Fence Post the information we have today

could change. For up to date information please go to the Altar Valley School District website. https://www.altarvalleyschools.org

Dr Dumon posted a letter on the AVSD website on July 9 stating “The Altar Valley School District (AVSD) is planning to adhere to our original start date of August 6 using a Remote Learning model.”

With all these changes we felt our Official Fence Post “Back To School Issue” should be in September. We hope to have information on our two new

principals, new teachers and other news.

Note From The Editor about her experience with Remote Learning:

By Trish Hastings-Sargent

I am not a professional teacher yet I do have personal experience trying to teach using Zoom. I have 5 grandchildren who live on the East Coast. Three are 10 years old and the other children are in middle or high school.

March was the first month our children were experiencing Remote Learning. My son Asa and I had a conversation about how his son Rene was finished his work very early and then had nothing to do. TV and Video Games was how he spent his afternoons.

Asa asked me if I would hold an art class with Rene. It would give him something to look forward to and we could hang out.

I opened a zoom account and after the first 2 sessions Rene asked me if my other grandchildren could join. So 3 days a week for an hour or so a day I have between 2 and 5 children participating in an online Zoom class and we have kept it up during the summer months.

This was not as easy as I thought it would be. DISTRACTIONS. OMG!!!!

• Conversations other family members are having with each other in the background are louder than they think and pull the focus of the child plus their voices carry and dominate on Zoom and all the children are distracted and can not hear me. • One parent works customer support from home. When they are on a work call their voice is loud and dominates. • One parent likes to do yoga in the background while my class is going on. That is hard to ignore. • There is the need to get up and get a snack. • Then there are the usual distractions of dogs barking, phones ringing, TV on in the other room, parents speaking loudly at other children, the list does go on.

Then there is the equipment the children are using.

3 of the grandchildren have the use of a computer with a decent size screen, 2 of the children use a phone with a small screen.

I am trying to demonstrate an art technique and all the kids are squinting at the screen trying to see.

Computer desks do not have a lot of room for the children to do a project on. They have to move the key board and mouse and still their sketch pad and color pencils may not fit. That was hard for a couple of the children, then we moved on to playing with water colors. You can imagine the problems associated with that. The children that could work at a table had plenty of room to spread out.

I spent a lot of time preparing lessons and then would e-mail the examples I wanted them to follow. Come to find out not all the families had a printer to print them out. So I had to learn how to share my Zoom screen and try to keep their attention.

Ah yes, keeping their attention. Most of my grandkids are fantastic and want to participate. I do have one who is doing it because her mother thinks she should. She tends to drifts off.

Actual teaching is very difficult My art classes went from trying to teach to just having fun in our hour together and along the way I am pleased if they feel accomplished.

My class is not as important as their school classes. If these are my challenges I can only imagine what our teachers face, what the children face and what parents face.

I have found an article on 8 Tips to Help Your Child Focus and Stay Engaged During Distance Learning and have included it in this issue. I think these are good tips.

In my opinion the bottom line is Remote Learning is very challenging for kids and their parents. We have to find ways to help them be as successful as possible and exceed what they think they can do.

As for me, these hours I spent talking, laughing and sharing my knowledge with my grandchildren who live far away are very precious to me.

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Dear Readers, normally the second page of the Fence Post is our calendar page. With Social Distancing still in place we have decided to suspend our calendar of Local Monthly Events.

If you want to know if an organization is holding their meeting please call their contact person directly.

Thank You The Fence Post Staff

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Spay/Neuter SurgeriesPostponed Until Further Notice

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Free Spay/Neuter Alternative while ASAVE is closed at the Fire Station

By Linda Leatherman Pima County Faith-based and Community Initiatives Coordinator

Monica Milburg, Admin Assistant to Chief Knapp, asked if there were some way for Robles Junction/Three Points residents to get benefit of free or cheap Spay/Neuter while the Fire Station can’t host it.

With that nudge from Monica, I looked around and found the PET FIX program.

Santa Cruz Clinic is one of the seven PET FIX clinics. People can call any of the seven for the PET FIX service.

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In Memory Of Linda Jones

My strength comes from God. "The JOY of the Lord is my strength"

Linda Jones - Beautiful Angel By Trish Hastings-Sargent

I got to know Linda Jones thru her unfailing contributions to our newsletter. She loved and was so proud of our community. She took tons of pictures at VFW events and other events as well. She made sure she included as many people in those photographs as she could. Every month she sent me 10 or more pictures and told me to choose which ones I wanted to use. I kept asking her to just send me five. She would laugh and say “Its to hard to choose” So big was her love.

When I put out a call for help with the Fence Post, Linda answered that call and became a valuable member of our Fence Post Team. She volunteered to drive to town, collect the printed Fence Post Issues and distribute them to the businesses in our community. In almost every conversation I had with her she always gave me a compliment and words of encouragement. I always saw her smiling and laughing.

Our Community needs such bright angels and losing her is a big loss for us and me personally. I am a better person for having known her.

During our current Social Distancing situation we can not get together to celebrate Linda’s life. Because of this the Fence Post wanted to celebrate her here. Several of Linda’s friends have contributed memories of her for this publication.

Memories From A Life Long Friend From Elaine Howard Opelt

Linda and I go way back, probably farther back than I care to remember – at least 67 years. We were together in Sunday School, Calvary Christian School, church camps, and slumber parties.

Linda’s grandparents, “Mom and Pop Mercer”, and Aunt Jean and Uncle Harold were all friends of my parents, so we chummed around. Linda was the lively one; I was the shy one. We balanced each other out. Well, maybe.

Linda always had a sparkle in her eye; it could be for good or mischief. One night at camp, around midnight, she sang so loudly, that we were threatened by the dorm counselor with peeling potatoes for the rest of the week.

Sometimes I would get mad at something and Linda would say, “Is that a sweet spirit?” I could just hear those words from Sister Mercer’s mouth.

She loved to hear Elvis sing. She would save her money and buy a record. “Mom” didn’t approve and would find it and throw it away. Linda would buy another one and hide it in the same place, and find it missing.

Did I mention that Linda loved ketchup? She would put it on EVERYTHING.

Linda enjoyed going to Ellenberger park to ice skate. She was graceful and very good. She, who could trip over a piece of string, could do great moves on the ice. She loved being with friends. Linda and Linda Courtney Groff, who had a car, and others would get in the car and go to the TeePee after church and meet friends and scrounge together enough money for a coke and possibly gas so they could get home.

Linda was my matron of honor. On the day of my wedding, we spent the day getting ready. She fixed my hair while listening to Dave Peterson sing “Then I’ll Know That You Still Love Me.” We must have played that song 50 times with Linda belting out the words every time with passion. When we were getting ready for the wedding, Linda decided to brush her teeth. Of course, she used Stripe toothpaste. As only she could do, she managed to get it all over my gown. We hurriedly got it out, and Linda thought it was hilarious.

Linda was married in our home. Her family attended, and she was all smiles. When David was born, she was ecstatic. Not only was she a mother to David, she was also a step-mom to Ron Jr., Doug, Teresa, and Jenny. That was quite a large family to manage. She took them to church and some of them went to church camp. She encouraged them to be baptized. I think Doug mentioned that Linda played a role in his spiritual life. Ron Sr. was transferred to Arizona and that became their new home. The children grew up and formed their own lives. David was married, and he and his wife have a daughter, Addy whom she dearly loved. She also has grand step-children. She went from being an only child to having a large family.

Linda had another extended family, her Veterans of Foreign War friends. She became their honorary chaplain and resident photographer. They helped fill a void for her when her family couldn’t be there. Besides family and friends, music was an integral part of her life. She had a beautiful voice, and played the piano. Her musical talent will be heaven’s gain. Linda loved the Lord, and had a loving heart. Linda, you are now at a place where you are at your highest height. I’ll love you forever, and hope to see you again.

One of Linda’s Proudest Moments

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Memories From Jane Adams I met Linda years ago when she was working taking care of a gentleman out here in Three Points. I was working taking care of his

neighbor. I was also Substitute teaching at Altar Valley School District. Linda was very involved with the VFW 10254 and asked me to help her create a calendar of the Special Ladies of Three Points that were dealing with cancer or had survived. We collected pictures and stories from the ladies and Linda had them printed and we sold the calendar’s to raise money for Cancer Aid and Research. 

We remained friends until her passing. I will certainly miss her cheerful personality and her awesome hugs! Love you my friend!

Until we meet again 💕

Memories From Debbie Villeneuve

Linda & I have been friends for 10 years, and it has never been dull. Many folks only remember her as the photographer & Chaplain for the VFW through many administrations, but she was not that one dimensional! She had become the honorary Ambassador of Three Points. If you said to anyone “you know that lady from Three Points, they would say oh you mean Linda Jones?” Everyone knew her because of her love for her community. She always took on the jobs nobody else wanted or were willing to do. She drove all around the community just to check on folks to see how they were all doing.

We have several groups that gather together regularly, some for coffee, some for lunch, breakfast, etc. Linda would make an appearance to as many as possible just to gather information on how all corners of our community were doing, so she could find the resources to help whoever needed it. I’ve never met anyone who could compare or would go to such lengths for something they were so passionate about. When her health started keeping her at home more, we had long conversations about what was going on in the community because she knew that I was checking and gathering information for her. She would tell me what she needed or wanted done, and I took care of it or helped her to do it.

Linda was the proud daughter of not only a Dr, but also a Veteran, as well as a military wife to her ex-husband. She has dedicated herself to Veterans her whole life. We used to make

many, many trips together to Tucson & surrounding communities to visit Veterans, and of course within our own community. Her generosity and gift for helping others was incredible. She taught me so much, and I’m grateful for the time we had together. I will never know anyone like her again.

Linda had such a beautiful singing voice, and hadn’t performed for quite some time. She made a couple of recordings last year, and had so much fun doing it. She kept telling me that her voice was too shaky anymore to sing, but during her time in the hospital she would sing to me on the phone, since no visits were allowed. I visited her in hospice, and told her jokes before she fell asleep. She just laughed and laughed. It was wonderful to see that she still kept her sense of humor, even if the jokes were terrible. We always had fun no matter what we were doing, or how bad things were. I will forever cherish her friendship, and miss her.

Pink Hair People ask me why I have pink hair?  Dorothy called one day and said I am cancer-free!  5 1/2 years later.   Pink support!  We thank God for each day of the journey.  Each day is a gift! Love and Peace from above, Linda Jones  VFW 10254

Linda never submitted pictures of herself for the Fence Post. In October 2019 she sent me this one of her with pink hair for the Fence Post and a little write up to support Breast Cancer

More Memories Of Linda Jones

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More Memories Of Linda Jones

For My Linda Lee By Donna Derosia

We laughed, danced and giggled together.

Shared our families, our secrets, our hopes.

Sang our favorite songs together. hung out with our favorite friends together, soothed the pain of our favorite friends together, mourned the loss of our favorite friends together.

Checked on each other through the hard times, gave words of support when down. Shared our adventures and travels. Picked on each other.

She was my friend, confidant and just all around best pal. I will hold you so close to my heart forever till we meet again. Never stop singing, dancing and sharing your love. RIP my Linda Lee Parnelli Jones.

P.S. Are there speeding tickets in Heaven??

And when a great soul dies after a period peace blooms slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We Can Be. Be and Be Better For they existed.

Maya Angelou

Memories From Momma V Years ago I was setting up a booth for the for the VFW at the fire departments

annual halloween celebration. Linda wanted to go with me to help run the booth & I wouldn't let her unless she dressed up also.

She grumbled & complained all the time she was getting dressed & we were putting make up on her. After it was over, she said it was one of the most fun nights she had had in years.

Memories From Rita Taylor & The Scouts

Linda Linda Linda were pretty much the first set of words I would say to her and with a smile she would respond oh hi sweet girl 💕

Linda was such an amazing, wonderful, radiant and oh my positive lady. No matter the circumstances or how upset someone was, she would always shower you with positivity and laughter.  Her smile and laughter could be heard and seen across any crowded room and it just lifted everyone’s spirits. 

Linda was always such an amazing supporter of our local Scouts here in Three Points.  She made sure that she would attend every event these boys were in and made sure all the leaders knew how proud she was of them and what an awesome job we were doing for the community and these boys. 

Little did she realize that she was one of the main factors why we do what we do. Her positivity and her charm kept us laughing and gave us the energy to keep going. 

Linda Linda Linda .... we miss you soooo very much, continue watching over us and always remember how important you were to all of us and to our Scouting family. May you continue to smile and laugh and finally get the rest you so well deserve. We love you Linda always and forever. 

Our Veterans By Linda Jones

My favorite quote, concerning our

Veterans, is:

We thank our Veterans everyday, but VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11th, is a SPECIAL time to "Thank a Veteran" for their service!  I cannot imagine where we would be without them in our lives!

God Bless our Veterans, past and present, and may they ever be aware of our love and support in their home AMERICA!

"FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR IT, FREEDOM HAS A FLAVOR THE

PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW."

Linda was a proud American, Here is one of the many short articles she submitted to the Fence Post Issue November 2018

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By Linda Carling, Ed.D. Dr. Linda Carling is an Associate Research Scientist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Center for Technology in Education. She specializes in learning

engagement and design and is a parent of a child with a disability.

As schools are faced with the challenge of providing learning opportunities for all students at a distance, parents are called on to be more involved than ever before, particularly for their younger learners and those with learning challenges and disabilities. Maintaining high levels of engagement can be challenging even for savvy adult learners.

How do we best help our kids make the most of these distance learning experiences?

The term “engagement” refers to the amount and quality of time students spend on distance learning activities. Distance learning activities can be in a synchronous (real-time) learning experience where students have some type of scheduled online interaction with a teacher or group, or asynchronous (not in real time) learning experience where students interact with online resources at their own pace.

Regardless of the mode of delivery, many students are asked to be engaged in a way that’s new to them. Teachers might hold live or video-recorded class lectures or activities, or perhaps parents are given digital learning resources to work through with their children. Without effective supports for children from teachers and parents in place at home, families can easily become disengaged and frustrated.

Here are eight tips to help your child maintain focus and stay engaged during this time of distance learning.

(1) Understand the expectation for distance learning. How much time should students spend online for learning purposes? There are screen time considerations for all students, and older students can handle longer amounts of time than younger students. Your child’s teacher or school should provide some guidance for what is reasonable. For young children, interaction and play is valuable for learning. (2) Determine what type of activities work best for your child. Are their certain types of distance learning activities that your child prefers over others? For example, does your child work better with synchronous activities where they respond to a live instructor, or in person sitting one-on-one with you? What learning platforms seems to engage your child more than others? The answers to these questions can be valuable for you and your child’s teacher to help plan for learning experiences that work best for your child. (3) Encourage movement. Kids need to move their bodies frequently throughout the day. Allow time for exercise before your child is expected to focus on a distance learning task. Some children are able to better focus on tasks when standing. Consider having your computer or tablet be on a raised surface so that your child can stand. (4) Reduce distractions. Where possible, reduce distractions when your child is completing schoolwork. This includes noise as well as visual noise or clutter. A designated workspace that is comfortable for your child will be helpful.

(5) Adjust your schedule as needed. If your child is frustrated — or alternately, if your child is very engaged in learning — make a change in your schedule to allow for a break (and revisit at a later day or time) or to spend time delving deeper into the topic. Some learning activities will be easier to move through than others. Consider working with your child on those activities or subjects that are more difficult during the times of day when your child is most alert and engaged. Learning material that is easier for a child, and therefore moved through more quickly, can be completed at a different time (such as in the afternoon or even another day). It’s also helpful to share with your teacher what is working best for you and your child. (6) Use a checklist for focus. For some children who really struggle with focusing, a basic visual checklist of tasks needed for a particular activity will be helpful. For example, if the child is asked to watch a lesson, read a prompt, and then provide a written response to the prompt, the checklist would have keywords for each of these required activities: watch, read, write. The child would check off each task with you as it is completed, and receive some positive praise or another reward when finished. (7) Give your child (and yourself) a break. Your teacher does not want your child to be frustrated with or miserable about learning. In fact, teachers spend time trying to make lessons interesting, and to tailor instruction to provide the right level of challenge for their students. If something is too challenging, or your child has hit a frustration level, it’s okay to stop the activity and give them a break. It’s also okay to slow down the pace, which means giving your child time to think and process information. It also means participating in segments of learning one at a time rather than trying to tackle a whole lesson in one sitting. You can give yourself permission to pick that lesson back up another time or another day. (8) Provide immediate positive feedback. Each time your child completes distance learning instruction, provide immediate and positive feedback! Something as simple as putting a check mark, star, or sticker on the work assignment can go a long way in helping to motivate your child. And don’t forget to celebrate yourself, as you are playing such an important role to help your child learn and grow. Examples of rewards: praise; stickers; choose a movie; a treat

such as ice cream, candy, or a popsicle; tablet time; choose a family activity; play with a special toy; free choice time; or an extra 15 minutes to play before bedtime

Teachers should plan for a variety of learning experiences, online and off, and be able to support parents by modifying or adapting activities to meet the needs of their students. Schooling from a distance is as new a territory for teachers as it is for parents. Getting feedback from parents about what is working and where they need additional support is essential.

With creative thinking and effort by teachers and families as partners, children will continue to build their knowledge and skills, but also build confidence and a love for learning.

8 Tips to Help Your Child Focus and Stay Engaged During Distance Learning

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Dustin Flud came to Momma V as a foster child when he was 11 years old. After spending 1-1/2 years with Mom's V, he became eligible for adoption.

Momma V contacted a loving couple, John & Sally Bates, who were wanting to adopt, & invited them out to dinner. After several visits, Dustin approached the Bates and ask if they would like to adopt him.

The rest is history. Dustin excelled in school and after graduating, he enlisted in the US Army. He is considering Re-enlisting when this term is up.

Momma V. John & Sally are so very proud of him.

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Lightning Safety When thunder roars, go indoors. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. There is no place outside that is safe from a lightning strike. Remaining indoors for 30 minutes after seeing the last lightning and hearing the last thunder will eliminate the risk at the end of storms.

If fewer than 30 seconds elapse between the time you see a flash and hear the thunder, then the flash is less than 6 miles away. Research has shown that the most successive flashes are within 6 miles, which means that you should have reached a safe place if lightning is less than 6 miles away. However, lightning may strike up to 10 miles away from the parent storm. If someone is struck by lightning, call 911 immediately.

Indoor Safety • Never touch wiring during a thunderstorm. It's too

late to unplug electronics if thunder is heard.

• Corded phones are dangerous during thunderstorms. Lightning traveling through telephone wires has killed people. Cell phone and cordless phones are safe. • Wait to use any plumbing-sinks, showers, tubs, and

toilets. Plumbing can conduct electricity from lightning strikes from outside. • Unplug expensive electronics including TV, stereo,

home entertainment centers, and computers modem lines when thunderstorms are expected, and before the storm arrives. Typically, summer thunderstorms form in the early to mid-afternoon, when most people are at work. • Stop playing video games connected to the TV.

Outdoor Safety No place outside is safe from lightning during a thunderstorm. When a storm approaches go to a nearby large substantial building or a fully-enclosed metal-topped vehicle. Bring pets indoors. Lightning and thunder are very scary for pets, and they are likely to panic or even run away to try and escape the storm.

Monsoon Safety Tips

Dustin Flud Bates

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The Youth for Veterans is a Non Profit organization. They really are the unsung angels in our community. If you would like to contribute to their effort you can call Momma V at 520-282-1617 or

you can mail your contribution to Virginia Ingram 7184 S Marstellar Rd. Tucson, AZ 85735.

Momma V & the Youth for Veterans, along with veteran Doc Marszalek deliver food to our Native Americans.

Momma V & the Youth for Veterans, made snack trays and delivered them to our local Veterans & shut ins.

Youth for Veterans members Detta Ingram & Dallas Harmon hand out food bags to the homeless at Santa Rita park.

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Scouts 525 is currently recruiting new cubs and scouts for our wonderful Three Points Scout 525 group. People often ask why is Scouting so important: Scouting is all about building confidence and self-esteem, learning important life skills and leadership skills, team building, outdoor adventure, education, and fun! Scouts learn how to make good choices and to take responsibility for their actions so that they are prepared for their adult life as independent persons.

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Scouts experience outdoor adventures such as camping, hiking and fishing

Scouts are involved in the community by fundraising and cleaning our streets

Scouts learn to trust

each other which in

return helps to make

them brave and

courageous from the

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Friends of Robles Scholarship Recipient Kelsey Albright

By Barb Praust FoRR Scholarship Coordinator

Kelsey is going to use her Friends of Robles Scholarship to enter Pima College, with the ultimate goal of following a career in Pediatric Medicine at the U of A.

Kelsey is a determined young lady who has had first hand experience with how hard it is to pursue a medical career. She has helped her Stepmom, Tami, an LPN at UCHC clinic, to study for her Nursing degree by drilling her on her vocabulary with flash cards. She credits her Stepmom as having been her inspiration and encouragement.

She is also not afraid of hard work as she has volunteered in many childcare venues, summer camps, foster care and adoption and other areas which benefit kids such as the Fire Dept's Adopt a Family toy drive.

Kelsey has the drive and determination to carry through until she accomplishes her goals. She exemplifies exactly what the Scholarships, started by Marion Whitfield, were designed to do: reward those who have a passion to invest in their communities, with the educational step up that can help them be a successful and contributing member of our community.

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It is with great sadness that our committee has to announce that our 13th Annual Three Points Community Festival has been CANCELLED for this year due to our current circumstances.

We would like to say thank you to our wonderful community for the understanding and the support you have given us throughout this unexpected year.

However, it is with great pleasure to announce that next years Festival will happen on October 2nd 2021.

We appreciate your support and thank you to everyone’s understanding. More information will be given throughout the year about next years Festival.

Stay safe and we shall see everyone in 2021 for our 14th Annual Festival 🤗

If you wish to receive updates please check out our Facebook Page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/ThreePointsCommunityFestival/

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Trico Electric Co-op Awards POWER Grants to Six Non-Profits

Trico Electric Cooperative has awarded a total of $35,000 to six non-profit organizations providing critical services in southern Arizona. Grants are awarded twice a year to charities throughout southern Arizona.

Nonprofits are selected through an application process and reviewed by a seven-person committee made up of Trico employees, employee-members, and Board Members.

Receiving grants of $10,000 each were Picture Rocks Fire District, and Borderlands Produce Rescue/ Borderlands Food Bank. Receiving a grant of $7,400 was Old Pueblo Community Services. Receiving grants of $3,000 each were Arivaca Fire District Auxiliary and Arivaca Helping Hearts. Receiving a grant of $1,600 was Mt Lemmon Fire District.

Since 2008, the POWER Grant program has awarded nearly $600,000 in grants. For more information or to apply go to www.trico.coop/power-grants.

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Our 13th Annual Three Points

Community Festival has been Cancelled

this year ...

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By Emily Shiffer June 05, 2020 https://www.parents.com/parenting/dynamics/single-parenting/

ways-single-parents-are-staying-sane-during-social-distancing/

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COVID-19 has changed the game for every parent out there. But for moms and dads raising kids on their own, surviving everyone being stuck at home has been an even bigger challenge. We asked parents like you for their best tips on how they've managed to stay healthy mentally and physically during the pandemic. Here are a few of their favorite ideas

Allow your kids to help around the house. "One of my lifesavers during this time has been allowing my

children to help me out around the house with more daily tasks. Things need to get done, and I've realized there's a teachable moment in practically all household chores." —Breegan Jane, designer and lifestyle expert in Los Angeles

Schedule an early morning workout. "I wake up a few hours before my daughter to get in a cup of

coffee and a workout before we start our day. Having some time by myself in the mornings gives me a mental refresh. —Tessa Mason, licensed aesthetician in Nashville, Tennessee

Have a dance party. "Dance parties with my daughter and my friends have

definitely helped me find joy and stay sane. I love dancing with my daughter and my best friend's older brother has virtual Zoom dance parties every weekend that I look forward to." —Ta'lor L. Pinkston, self-love activist and therapist in Pittsburgh

Schedule virtual hangouts. "Virtual hangouts have been my saving grace! I love the app

Marco Polo and I use it every day to stay connected with my friends. It helps make me feel less alone and gives me some sanity by having some adult conversations.." —Jennifer Hanks, twin mommy blogger at Coco's Caravan in Minneapolis

Have guilt-free 'me' time. "As parents we spend all day taking care of our kids that we

sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. I try and leave a couple hours at night for myself where I do something I enjoy." —Jennifer Hanks

Take at least two walks a day. "My daughter and I take walks around our neighborhood once

before nap and again after dinner. We have our regular stops to see

the turtles in the pond and then on to look for the deer." —Tessa Mason

Create a schedule—even though you'll stray from it. " I have had to create a schedule for our house so my son can

stay on task and I can get work done as well. I think we all thrive from knowing what's next. We stray from it and change it often, but it definitely helps everyone feel productive." —Amber Bayer, health coach in Portland, Oregon

Commit to "clocking out" at the end of the day. "I have a 'clock out' time. This is the time I stop operating as

the cook, the house cleaner, the clothes washer, the toy picker-upper and sit. It usually isn't a time I set on the clock, but I know it's time to 'clock out' when the girls are in bed. Once the clock strikes bedtime, everything stops. I light a candle and do whatever it is that makes me happy." —Alaina Mayes

Keep the same bedtime and morning routine. "I really believe keeping the schedule we had before this

pandemic has really helped us to stay on track and not get overwhelmed." —Jenna Cutter, blogger at Chloe Madison LA in Los Angeles

Take long showers and baths. "Frequent, extended showers and baths have been HUGE

lifesavers for me. This might sound ordinary, but single moms know how much of a luxury they can be when you have two youngsters in a house during a quarantine. " —Breegan Jane

Ask for help. "I ask for help when I can, even if it's virtual support.

Sometimes I will call my parents, sister, cousins, and friends and have them talk to my daughter over the phone for a bit just so I can get some housework done." —Ta'lor L. Pinkston

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Serenity Baptist Church is meeting again ONLY on our FaceBook page & You Tube. Time is 8AM on Sunday morning. Future plans will be announced later.

All church gatherings including Bible Studies, Prayer Groups, and Pastoral Counseling are moving online as well through Google.meet and phone calls.  The church building is closed until further notice.

We are serving the community through our food ministry on Thursdays at 9 am.  If you need food, please come!  Just park and stay in your vehicle and your portion will be brought out to you.

Updates are posted on our Facebook page and on our website: SerenityBaptist.Church

If you have a need, please call the office at (520) 822-2026.  Our Ministry Assistant, Patzi Hughes, will be in the office, M-F, 9am-1pm.  Leave a message after hours and she will return your call. 

We will get through this together!  Our prayers are with you all!

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News From Diamond Bell By Bill Praust

Illegal Encampments

In our neighborhood, we have been have recently had reports and sighting of squatter camps cropping up around units 9 and 11. When approached by residents, the people stated that they were trying to get a zoning variance for this property. The zoning officers investigated and gave a vacate notice, which prompted the squatters to pack up and leave. Unfortunately, they left behind a lot of their garbage in the desert.

This has been happening more and more out here. It looks like an empty desert and these groups, for whatever reason, decide to set up camp. Unfortunately, all of this area is designated as Diamond Bell with various unit numbers Ours our 9 and 11. They are all zoned CR-1, single family homes. So, even if you may be sympathetic to their cause or issues, encampments are not legally allowed in this area. This goes for most of Three Points too.

Why is this an issue? If you live in a neighborhood, pay your taxes, follow the laws, raise your kids, it should concern you when unidentified people set up illegal squatter camps near your neighborhood. While, the people you meet in these camps may be very friendly, there may be others that may not be so nice.

As in Diamond Bell Ranch, everyone should all be aware of the zoning laws and any activities that are occurring around our neighborhoods. We all want to be safe and secure in our neighborhoods, so we must be proactive individually or within a neighborhood watch, to ensure our own safety.

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