Encourage Wildlife to Live Wild
Little javelinas are charming, bobcat kittens cute, and coyote handsome symbols of the west.  But they are all wildlife. Feeding them makes them more likely to approach humans, a behavior that may lead to their demise. So, please, do the critters a favor and let them live wild. In Pima County it is illegal to feed any wildlife other than birds and tree squirrels.  And we don't really have any tree squirrels--ours are all rock squirrels.

Anyone Know a Snake Doctor?
Our beloved, ceramic snake at Esperanza (Snake/Flag) Park has suffered a serious open head wound. We're hoping her creator, Kathy Sawin, will have a fix for this.  If not, an experienced ceramic repairman would be welcome. Contact Tom Cooke at eetom840@yahoo.com.

Flu Prevention-It's Time to Think About It
Seems like summer has just begun, but already flu prevention is on the calendar.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend you receive your injection by October 1.
Sorry, no nasal spray this year. Medicare pays for flu shots at most pharmacies. Make an appointment on-line, or just take your card in and ask.
Ed Brousseau tells us that through March 31, 2017, all veterans enrolled in the VA health care system can receive free flu shots at any Walgreens. Take your VA identification card and another photo ID, complete a four-question application used to update your VA Electronic Health Records and you'll receive your injection.