Good morning, it’s Thursday, March 18th and this is The Herald Review’s podcast, the Daily Chirp. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at top stories, events in the community, local history, sports, and more. 

 

Today -  Legislators join groups promoting effort to decide future of wall

 

Before we begin, some local history.

 

In 1929 Nickolas George Ramus was born. Ramus was a Native American actor, best known for his appearances on television. He starred in the first Native American language film, 1980s Windwalker, and also appeared briefly in the film Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and in the comedy film Love at Stake as Chief Wannatoka.

 

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Now, our feature story. 

 

With the end of the moratorium to stop construction of the border wall, former U.S. officials and environmental and community activists want to know what Biden and the new Director of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas have in mind.

 

Arizona Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva and Anne Kirkpatrick along with six other U.S. representatives sent a letter to Biden applauding his decision to shut down construction.

 

The letter stated “We urge you to meaningfully consult with border communities that have been impacted by the construction, including tribal members, and stakeholders. We ask that the DHS develop a meaningful environmental mitigation plan for the borderlands with local stakeholders,” 

 

They also asked Biden to cancel all construction contracts and not initiate any more construction activities. Instead, they request remaining funds be diverted to mitigate harms from the wall - like the destructive environmental damage and destruction of sacred sites.

 

They point out the Trump administration which used executive privilege 29 times to waive 84 federal environmental, historical and cultural laws and countless state and local laws. 

 

Local and tribal communities had no say when the decision to build a wall along the southern border was made. 

 

The letter ends by stating that “Urgent action is necessary to address the damage”

 

More details could come this week, so check in with us at myheraldreview.com for the latest updates.

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Next, we’d like to highlight a community update.

 

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A small shopping center, long a fixture in the city’s West End, is no more.

 

Crews reduced the four spaces at Fry Boulevard and Fab Avenue which once included a beloved barber shop and a bookstore to rubble.

 

The city of Sierra Vista purchased the property — referred to as the “little red shopping center” and an adjacent vacant lot last fall for $230,000. City planners are hoping the area will be an extension of Sierra Vista’s West End revitalization.

 

Next, an upcoming event in our community that you should know about  -- brought to you by our sponsors, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative.

 

This morning, head over to the Sierra Vista Farmers Market! It starts at 10am, and if you can’t make it today don’t worry - stop by on any Thursday all year long. Vendors include Ruth’s Garden, Sky Island Brand Meats, Thunder Mountain Ranch, Simmons Honey Ranchito, The Lettuce Man, and Estrada Citrus!

 

See you there!

 

Finally, today we’re remembering the life of Leo Charles Scherping of Hereford. Leo was born on September 11, 1937 in Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan.

 

Leo is a veteran of Vietnam, and retired after a 30 year career in the Army. For six years he was selected to serve in the White House Communications Agency providing communications for the President and Vice President of the United States. After his military retirement, he spent six years with the Defense Information Systems Agency at Fort Huachuca.

 

He was active in the local flying community as a private pilot and FAA certificated A&P Mechanic. Leo loved flying with the Young Eagles and giving his time to help foster interest in general aviation. As an officer in the EAA Chapter 776, he also served as the technical advisor to Homebuilt Aircraft builders.

 

Leo enjoyed spending time with his Friday Lunch Bunch talking about aviation.

 

Leo accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior while in Vietnam and continued his growth in the Body of Christ throughout his life. Leo’s faith in God sustained and comforted him until the end.

 

He will be greatly missed. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Leo’s life.

 

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