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Volume 29 • Number 44 October 26, 2022
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Farm shares peaceful vibe with guests
INSIDE Nameless Hero
He gave all in Korea, but was buried without ID. Read about how one soldier’s family worked to give him back his name
BY KAREN SCHAFFNER Tucson Local Media
T When she and her husband left military life and moved to Oro Valley, Ramirez said, it was a major lifestyle change. “I wanted to have a group where women felt welcome and without judgment and for professional experience,” she said. Ramirez met Holst at a vendor event and started talking about forming a group for women and doing their own events. “Nelly has been my biggest supporter,” she said. “She’s always been beside me. She’s
rick or treat may soon be over but there’s still time to remember loved ones, both past and present, while munching on pie or pan de muerto at the Dia de Los Muertos November to Remember Santa Marana Farm Fair on Sunday, Nov. 6. A second fair is planned for Sunday, Dec. 4. It’s a mouthful but so is the event. Within the 6 acres of the Santa Marana Christmas Tree Ranch on Sagebrush Road, guests will find plenty of family-friendly fun, including eats, goats who beg to be petted, a couple of antique shops, and even baby Christmas trees. Live, potted Afghan pine trees will be available for purchase. The species originated in Afghanistan, hence the name, but those origins make them particularly suited to a dry, hot climate. This is the brainchild of Troy and Jodi Yahraes, who own the ranch and thought it would be nice to share what they have with the public. “First of all, it’s Marana; we’ve always liked Marana,” Jodi said. “It’s very peaceful out here.” On any given day, it is pleasantly quiet, but it probably won’t be so on fair day. That’s when you can walk and eat while strolling
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Members of Women Entrepreneurs of Oro Valley meet at Urban Grove in Oro Valley. (Women Entrepreneurs of Oro Valley/Submitted)
Group works to elevate women BY TOM LEYDE
Tucson Local Media
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wo Oro Valley women who founded a group to support female business owners are seeing the group expand and grow in other communities. Hilda Ramirez and Nelly Holst formed Women Entrepreneurs of Oro Valley in 2019 with the vision of empowering and elevating women. The group provides mentorship, business education and
financial literacy to its 41 members. As a group, members also become members of the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce. There are monthly meetings featuring speakers on issues that affect women-owned businesses and a monthly coffee social open to members only. Ramirez, a native of Mexico, was an Army wife for 21 years before her husband retired. She is a business consultant who works with startups and owner of a European coffee house in Catalina. Ramirez also is a Realtor and notary.
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