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Sahuarita honors Porter Wilson; historical society seeks $300,000 for markers and walking trails
Summary
The council heard a presentation from the Santa Cruz Valley Historical Society recognizing Porter Wilson’s contributions — inventor of a patented flag-football belt and local swimming and lifesaving programs — and announced a public fundraising effort to install historical markers and develop walking trails.
Sahuarita — The Santa Cruz Valley Historical Society presented a remembrance of Porter Wilson and asked the town’s support for a community historical-markers campaign at the council meeting.
Devin Stalder, Parks & Recreation Director, introduced Amy Millett and Mary Mack Chernoske of the Santa Cruz Valley Historical Society, who summarized Wilson’s local contributions: Wilson taught physical education in Sahuarita beginning in the 1950s, organized and…
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