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The Town Crier
The Town Crier is the official newsletter of Civano Neighbors.
It is published six times per year, and distributed via mail to all addresses
within the Civano Neighbors boundaries, as well as other stakeholders.
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deadline dates, please contact editor Susan call at 520.886.2281.
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The Town Crier is also available in Adobe
Acrobat PDF format below:
March/April 2008
1.89 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Civano Community School: Greenest grade school in America; The Civano Teen Group will be working hard in March; Per Simmons, by Simmons Buntin: Civano in context (part 1 of 2): New urbanism; With grateful thanks to Viviana; Civano Neighbors Annual Report 2007; Ardi and the giant sunflower; Civano Book Club; We can do it! Will you help?; Life in Civano: It's all good!; Civano spring egg-hunt time; Pet Forum, by Beth Morgan; Volunteer help wanted; All in a day..., by Viviana Tornero: Treasures from the abyss; Civano movie review, by Keith Wick: Into the Wild; Sewer systems might need upgrading; Aging in Community fund raising campaign; Judie's Picks, by Judie Kelly: Bistro 44 and Bistro Philippe; George Brookbank; Third Annual Art Fair to be bigger and better; Calendar; FYI |
January/February 2008
5.15 MB PDF, Opens in new window
The times, they are a-changin'; What we do today will affect our tomorrow; Civano soup potluck and Civano Speakers Series; Per Simmons, by Simmons Buntin: On Anonymity and Community; Civano Neighbors news; Bob's Thoughts, by Bob Small: A good idea; Household hazardous waste program; Updating the Town Crier mailing list; Meet Your Neighbors: Sharlene Gillette; Photo gallery - Holiday Party 2007; Update on consumer preference survey and commercial progress affecting Civano; In order of uniqueness; Who says English is a difficult language; How to plant your garden; Civano Teen Group; Pet Forum, by Beth Morgan; Judie's Picks: The Food Gallery at the Temple of Music and Art; Civano Book Club; Dog day afternons in the park: A dog park at Civano; Buffelgress removal volunteer opportunities; Civano businesses and artisans; Photo gallery - Civano luminaria lighting; Aging in community; Congratulations AIC; What is the Civano community garden?; Calendar |
November/December 2007
3.54 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Rincon Community Hospital at Civano infrastructure work continues; A problem and a possible solution; In My View, by Viviana Tornero: Let's talk turkey; The great neighborhood meetings; Civano Neighbors website and online discussion forum — the "happening" place; Bob's Briefings, by Bob Small: One community, many challenges; Per Simmons, by Simmons Buntin: What makes a great neighborhood?; Friends of Civano Community Schools; Photo gallery hall of fame — Halloween 2007; Sidewalk problems in Civano; Ahh that smell of fresh tar in the morning, yet one more home; Civano safety corner; Your holiday safety message from the Tucson Fire Department; Do you know? The new sign of a stroke; Civano teen group; Civano book club; Civano photo gallery — Civano community garden, October 2007; Pet forum; Doggie Diva Pet Care of Civano; Civano Businesses and Artisans; Civano Neighbors needs volunteers; Meet your neighbors; Welcome packets; Morning Coffee at the Center; Calendar |
September/October 2007
5.4 MB PDF, Opens in new window
It was the Hohokam who coined the name "Civano;" Middle school and Civano Community School; In My View, by Judie Kelly: School days—then and now; Why are Civano's neighborhood schools important?; Bob's Briefings: Don't throw it out—recycle; Per Simmons: The colors of Civano; Business actions plan offered to Civano entrpreneurs; And it's Pulte by a nose...; Civano safety corner; Your September safety message from the Tucson Fire Department; Deter undesirable activity; Civano photo gallery; Civano teens take the night; Civano celebrates "Days of the Dead" Mexican festival; Pet forum; The joy of wildflowers; Aging in community: Straight talk about death and dying; Aging in community: A directive; Civano businesses & artisans; Calendar and F.Y.I |
July/August 2007
6.1 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Water in Civano - history of solutions; Per Simmons: Announcing Tacos de Civano: a dream deferred; In my view: A column by Viviana Tornero (desert landscaping); Bob's Briefings: A physics lesson (or have we done it to ourselves again); Judie's Picks: The Flying V at Ventana Canyon Resort; Agining in Community: PRO Neighborhoods support neighborhood groups; Senior cohousing in Civano; Successful fundraiser and a big thanks from the AIC; The Writer's Nook; The Bookmark: Town Crier Review (Mother Earth and the Gene Machines, by Ardi Whalen; Civano youth group; Civano Kid's Corner; Civano Safety Corner; Five simple fire safety tips that can save your life; Neighborhood Watch block party; Celebrate National Night Out in Civano; Meet Your Neighbors; Crossword puzzle: The New Urbanist's Legacy; Pavilions commercial development update; What's in your portfolio? Nonprofits may be surprised by the answer; Pet Forum; "Mourning for the Morning Dove," a poem by Ardi C. Whalen; Civano businesses and artisans; Calendar; F.Y.I.; Consumer preference survey: Commercial Pavilion at Civano |
May/June 2007
6.28 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Earth Day Picnic a great success; Houghton Road improvements to be presented; In my view: A column by Viviana Tornero; meet Daniell Falcon, new Town Crier assistant editor; Bob's Briefings: How big is your carbon footprint?; Reduce auto travel / reduce pollution; The costs of the Sustainable Energy Standard and the price of success; A fond farewell (to Jan Moran and Paul Rollins); Socially responsible investing for the long term; Fruit gleaning/picking or pick up notice; Civano neighbors celebrate Kay Gartrell; Earth Day Picnic photos; Civano safety corner; Your safety message from the Tucson Fire Department; Celebrating Earth Day Contest winners; For the Sake of the Lake; Hobbies around Civano; Civano Kid's Corner: Boots the world's best kid-sitter, springtime adventures; Civano Nosey Neighbor Tour and BBQ fundraiser a huge success; Meet your neighbors: Gail Arrenholtz; Civano businesses and artisans; Pet forum; Judie's picks and pans; Senior housing announcement; Aging in community: Considerations of pets and aging; We want your stuff; Civano Speaker Series upcoming events; Civano calendar; F.Y.I. |
March/April 2007
5.28 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Civano and development: Some background and history; A few thoughts on NCLB reauthorization; In my view: A column by Viviana Tornero; Your TC editor's picks; Meet Nancy Clark, new Town Crier advertising sales manager; Civano legacy; Town Meeting report; We are all in this together, right?; The legacy of Fannie Mae; Aging in Community program provides "extended family" for Civano residents; Bob's briefings: What has your neighborhood association been up to?; The writer's nook (book excerpt, Chasing Wildflowers by Scott Calhoun); The bookmark: Town Crier book review (Chasing Wildflowers); Meet your neighbors: David and Sylvia Robine; Does your block rock?; Civano businesses and artisans; Pet forum; Volunteer help wanted; Civano safety corner; Civano Neighbors Annual Report 2006; Nosey Neighbor Home Tour; Celebrating Earth Day, Civano Kids Art - Poetry - Essay Contests; Civano Calendar; Civano Book Club 2007 calendar; F.Y.I. |
January/February 2007
4.04 MB PDF, Opens in new window
A clash of species; One community, many groups; In my view: A column by Viviana Tornero; Meet Misty Wick, new Town Crier production manager; Heartfelt thanks (Agining in Civano); Another Civano builder is a happy customer; On communication: Civano and the jaguar's chase; Civano Community School fundraiser; Civano Farmer's and Artisan's Market to reopen soon; Calendar and public meetings; Civano holiday party; Pet forum; Aging in community; Civano safety corner; Houghton Road widening: Design project starting; Civano Neighbors Annual Treasurer's Report; Meet your neighbors: Craig and Bobbie Feltheim; Sports park improvements; Civano businesses and artisans |
November/December 2006
2.02 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Neighborhood association 2006 leadership team elections; Safe community November meeting topic; In my view: A column by Judie Kelly; The Civano bug is contagious; MC2 process complete; Civano safety corner; Aging in community: the green house and elder cohousing; Pet forum; Aging in community: Meet ambassador George Nicholls; Rick's ramblings: A clumn by neighborhood association spokesperson Rick Hanson; FYI: Improvements at south sports park, Civano welcome breakfasts, Cienega Corridor Conservation Council presents Volunteer of the Year Awards at Pioneer Day 2006; |
September/October 2006
2.39 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Waste to energy plant at Davis Monthan headlines September meeting; Nominations fro the "Civano Neighbors" leadership team open until October 20; Civano Nursery - TEP in "green" partnership; In my view: A column by Judie Kelly; Water, water everywhere, and only a drop to drink; Time to start training for El Tour de Tucson; Our second journey: A community approach to independent living for elders; Aging in community: Moving ahead; Pet forum; Rick's ramblings: A column by neighborhood association spokesperson Rick Hanson; FYI: Welcome breakfasts, Save the date for Pioneer Day, interfaith spirituality gathering, hospital meeting scheduled, Civano book club 2006-2007 |
July/August 2006
4.22 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Plants under stress due to high temperatures, Civano standards on the move: City and county going green, Mark your calendar for the Ice Cream Social, In my view: A column by Judie Kelly; The gestation and imminent birth of my book, by Ardi Whalen; How did we get here? Frequently asked questions about Civano; Pet forum; Rick's rambling: A column by neighborhood association spokesperson Rick Hanson; Kids Crops of Civano; Aging in Community group; If you appreciate our beautiful Cienega Corridor...; Say hello to neighbors Alex Matuszeski and Rob Zonfrelli |
May/June 2006
3.99 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Doucette to celebrate 25 years as Tucson builder at May Civano Neighbors meeting; Civano History: What divides us? Square-peg CC&Rs in a round-hole community; Trip report: Baja California, fish tacos & the world's tallest boojum; In my view: a column by Judie Kelly; Rick's ramblings: a column by Rick Hanson; Pet forum by Beth Morgan; Aging in Community group; Pigs' revenge II; FYI: Civano Book Club, First Annual Artisan's Fair, Welcome Breakfasts, Spanish Club; Meet your neighbors: Say hello to neighbor Penny Pederson |
March/April 2006
1.59 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Councilwoman Shirly Scott highlights March member's meeting; The continuing evolution of the Civano vision; Plans for a new town center moving forward; Civano community crime prevention tips; Rick's ramblings: a column by neighborhood association spokesperson Rick Hanson; Civano Cycling Club hosts mountain biking clinic; So you want to start a business in Civano; Is your home office tax deductible?; In my view: a column by Town Crier editor Judie Kelly; Pet forum by Beth Morgan; Soar water heating in Civano: frequently asked questions; FYI: upcoming events; Aging in Community group off to a fast start; Meet your neighbors: Jose and Viviana Tornero |
January 2006
1.75 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Educating Our Neighborhood Association; Forming Our Neighborhood Association; Holiday Party Co-Hosted By Neighborhood Association And HOA Huge Success; Middle School Seeks Site In Civano; In My View by Judie Kelly; Solar Water Heaters in the Early Days of Civano; Council Member Shirley Scott Elected To National League Of Cities Board of Directors; George Brookbank, Master Gardener, Comes To Civano; Saturday Welcome Breakfasts; Civano Speakers Series January and February Sessions; 2005 Neighborhood Association Financial Report; Responsible Pet Ownership; Meet Your Neighbors: When you come by the Tumarkin/Norman home; Pet Forum by Beth Morgan |
November 2005
1.7 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Civano Neighbors Neighborhood Association 2005 Leadership Team Elections; The Greening Of Civano Shipley Family Builds Civano Nursery; Energy And Water Standards On The Move; Rick's Ramblings; Civano Neighbors - A Year in Review; Indonesian Journalists Meet With Civano Neighbors; Civano Neighbors Leadership Team 2005 Candidate Statements; In My View by Judie Kelly; Civano Tykes; Tax Credit Donations to Help the Civano Schools; Newcomers Working Group; Neighborhood Association Endorsement Sought
For Land Conservation Efforts; Neighborhood Association Welcomes New HOA Board; Everyone Is A Participant In The Civano Process |
September 2005
1.11 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Neighborhood association elections for Leadership Team members—nominations open until October 17; Birthing Civano... the design charrette; Tucson is a national leaders in energy savings, pollution reduction and designing for the future, and Civano leads the way; Rick's ramblings; Backyard camping at Civano; Rincon Community Hospital at Civanon design process begins; In my view; Shutters adn shredders: an unlikely pairing; Time to start training for El Tour de Tucson; Singing a song of transition; Neighbors supporting neighbors; Halloween weekend a real treat for all Civanoans; Civano Middles School of Expeditionary Learning needs your donations; Civano cycling club; Civano book club; Special guest speakers; Newcomers breakfasts scheduled; Inviting all busineses, artisans and clubs; Friends of the Tucson-Pima Library; Meeting our new neighbors: Richard & Maureen Raynor |
July 2005
1.45 MB PDF, Opens in new window
HAMP approved, outlines future development in SE Tucson; Civano resident Simmons B. Buntin publishes Riverfall; Have a prickly pear summer; Civano sewer credit money—where it went; Rick's ramblings; New HOA Board seeks unity; "What am I bid?" purchase of Civano; Pilot in command, or I in the eye; In my view; Support our farmers market; A Strategy of change from William McDonough; Civano upates; Civano third annual Fourth of July celebration |
May 2005
1.67 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Wayne Moody: the conscience of Civano; Civano town center begins to take shape; The neighborhood round building—some notes; The round building, what a work of engineering; Rick's Ramblings: the consensus decision-making approach; In My View: Civano's political and apolitical; Easter egg hunt a hopping success; Expeditionary learning/Outward Bound comes to Civano; Preserving 'Fantasy Island' would benefit Civano residents; Civano Neighbors, Pulte, City reach compromise on Civano PAD and Sierra Morado; Some thoughts on Civano fingerways; Meet your neighbors, Greg and Evelyn Dyson; All in the family... welcome to Mark and Marcia Block; Neighbors enjoy farmers market; Announcements; Artisans, businessess, and services at Civano |
March 2005
960 K PDF, Opens in new window
TMC/Civano workshops develop guiding principles; Multiple chances for fun and learning at the Solar Home Tour; Proposed action plan for Platinum Challenge; Civano Neighbors financial statement, 2004; Pulte and the LEED standard; Rick Hanson's Ramblings: What do you do when promises are made and then not kept?; In My View, by Judie Kelly; Civano Neighbors working groups; Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound comes to Civano; Civano Master PAD formal submittal has 'significant issues,' needs more work; Civano History: Jobs and services for Civano—the Town Center comes to life; Mountain lions in Civano; Wildflowers run wild; Civano Speakers Series off to 'sunny' start; Announcements; Survey results counted |
March 1, 2005: Special Edition
177 K PDF, Opens in new window
Neighbors urged to return protest form for Civano Master PAD rezoning to Zoning Examiner; Zoning Examiner public hearing - March 10, 2005. |
January 2005
938 K PDF, Opens in new window
TMC meets with Civano leadership; TMC schedules community meetings; Announcements; Rio Nuevo Mercado District - "Civano III;" Rick's Ramblings: Happy New Year!; In My View; Civano Neighbors identifies outstanding issues for revised Civano Master PAD document; Holiday fun; Civano History: How Did We Get Here? Frequently asked questions about Civano; Neighborhood 1 PAD amendments had for community-wide survey; Styrofoam caps for cacti and other Tucson winter gardening oddities; Civano Speakers Series promises diverse and intelligent general interest lectures, readings and discussions; Get to know 'long-time' resident Christie Garrison; Meet Your Neighbors: Jeff and Yeka Bruner |
November 23, 2004: Special Edition
133 K PDF, Opens in new window
Neighborhood 1 PAD amendments discussion/special meetings set; Welcome new Leadership Team!, What is Sierra Morado? Pulte update; Civano Neighbors special meeting: December 2, 7 p.m., at Civano Community School |
November 2004
418 K PDF, Opens in new window
Pulte risks losing support of Civano's neighborhood association; Vail School's Calvin Baker is Civano Neighbors' annual meeting speaker; On the trail: Tucson awarded Silver Level for bicycle friendliness, aiming higher; Civano t-shirts, sweatshirts are coming soon; Leadership Team elections to be held Nov. 18 at annual meeting; Meet the candidates for your Leadership Team; Great communities start with great neighborhood schools, with response by Calvin Baker; Civano History 101: What's in a Name?; Mary Webber Park dedication; Community Center enrepreneurs; New team to produce Civano Town Crier; Civano Neighbors newsfronts; 'Meet Your Neighbor for Coffee,' Newcomers Working Group has busy year; Civano Neighbors Annual Report - 2003/2004; Civano Neighbors Annual Financial Report |
September 2004
448 K PDF, Opens in new window
Community center caps Neighbors' agenda; Pulte makes presentation—some issues resolved; Time to start training for El Tour de Tucson; Dinners for Eight starts up again; ongoing activities at Civano; Nominations open for Civano Neighbors Leadership Team elections; Meet neighbor Daniel L. McPeak; Introducing the Civano Speakers Series; PV an attractive option towards a sustainable community (part 2); Civano History 101: What's in a Name?; Welcome 'coffees' scheduled; Information needed for Neighbors welcome packets; Doucette Homes receives award of merit for Civano Sol; Doucette follow up with neighbors on Presidio and other projects; Civano turns into United Nations as neighbors host international friends |
July 17, 2004: Special Edition
120 K PDF, Opens in new window
Pulte to present "The Preserve at Civano" concepts; Your neighborhood needs you!; The Town Crier seeking editor, ad rep |
July 2004
275 K PDF, Opens in new window
Pulte to present "The Preserve at Civano" concepts—neighbor attendance critical; PV panels at Civano School in place; Breakfast time again for newcomers; New sustainable energy standard out for public review; The next generation of Civano leaders; PV an attractive option towards a sustainable community |
May 2004
625 K PDF, Opens in new window
Irvington Road extension proposal draws Civano neighbors, HOA interest; Enjoy Fantasy Island while you can; IBACOS comes clean on solar domestic hot water systems in Civano; Elerhostel visits Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua; Finding our center at Civano; Civano History 101: The Civano neighborhood center; Voyager Homes begins construction surrounding Mary Webber Park; Dedication soon for Mary Webber Park; Check out Civano Buyer's Club; Judies' 'Killer Cheesecake' is Javalina's winner; Photos: Picnic time in Civano |
March 2004
617 K PDF, Opens in new window
Doucette plan for Block 2 on Neighbors agenda; It's spring picnic time for Civano Neighbors April 24; News from the developer front; Saguaro National Park offers safe, scenic bike ride; Grey water users; Civano skyline—what's up with the tower?; Pulte Working Group gets underway; Walls and fences and gates, oh my!; Civano History 101: The greening of Civano; Neighbors take position on Houghton Road Corridor Study recommendations; In memoriam: Civano pioneer Mary S. Webber; Civano newcomers: Meet the Ogdens; Next neighbor breakfast, March 27; Welcome kit; Spring datebook |
January 2004
568 K PDF, Opens in new window
Help set 2004 agenda; Second annual Civano neighborhood clean-up day Jan. 24; Pulte Homes closes deal; Petroglyphs overlook Civano; Civano Neighbors Kids Page; Waving hello; Civano in the news; Civano History 101: Growing the Civano vision; Mayor, council approve changes to Civano's guiding documents; Civano II moves ahead with city, community support; City approves Center parking lot |
November 2003
566 K PDF, Opens in new window
Neighbors to set 2003 association agenda; The year in review: Civano Neighbors annual report; Four remaining guiding document issues tackled; Civano Neighbors Kids Page; Stories of Civano; Making gingerbread houses is this Civano family's tradition; Civano History 101: Birthing Civano... the design charrette; Civano neighbors newsfronts; Welcome to the hood |
September 2003
619 K PDF, Opens in new window
Neighbors to hear Pulte plans for first Neighborhood 2 plat; Developers make progress in Neighborhood 1; Consent for consensus; Civano Neighbors Kids Page; The town that wouldn't be?; Civano History 101; Civano Neighbors newsfronts; Civano home-based business survey; Once around the neighborhood |
August 18 , 2003
26 K PDF, Opens in new window
Special Edition: Civano North Ridge special meeting; Other meeting and event announcements; Leadership Team elections—call for nominations |
July 2003
1.8 MB PDF, Opens in new window
Neighbors to welcome new Civano School July 17 with open house and general meeting; New look for The Town Crier; The sign of our times; Bednar, leadership team meet on Civan North Ridge; Pulte decision moving along; Neighbors reach consensus on MOU; Neighbors challenge lack of parking |
May 2003
214 K PDF, Opens in new window
Neighbors to finalize position on critical Memorandum of Understanding; Neighbors working groups making progress; Brewing up a great community with Johan's Pub; School almost ready |
March 3, 2003
76 K PDF, Opens in new window
Special Edition: Civano Neighbors supports Pulte as developer of Neighborhoods 2 and 3; homebuilder pledges to continue dialogue; with article and letter of support |
March 2003
229 K PDF, Opens in new window
Pulte proposal for Neighborhoods II and III discussed at Special Meeting, Neighborhood I status at next meeting (Speaker: Phil Swaim), Working groups kick into action, First annual spring picnic (April 5), Per Simmons: Making an Entrance, A find from ancient Civano, Groundbreaking day at Civano Community School, Neighbors join in for first clean-up day |
January 2003
460 K PDF, Opens in new window
New Website debuts, Pulte meeting with neighbors about Neighborhoods II and III, Civano Community School breaks ground, Working Groups dig in, Pepper-Viner to build out Desert Country lots, Houghton-Irvington Regional Park details, Neighborhood Watch begins |
October 2002
300 K PDF, Opens in new window
Fannie Mae presentation update, Bylaws, neighborhood issues, Civano Community School update, Leadership Team candidate position statements |
For more information, please contact editor Susan Call at 520.886.2281.
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