Good morning, it’s Monday June 28th and this is The Herald Review’s Daily Chirp podcast. We’re bringing you a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other important things going on in our community.    Today - Dozens upon dozens of people from around the country flocked to a private ranch on the border late Friday afternoon to rally for immigration reform in the United States.   But first, a quick message from our sponsor [insert sponsor audio]   -   Before we begin, some local history.   Did you know that Canelo has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places? One of them is The Canelo School which was opened in 1912 and is one of the few remaining one-room adobe schoolhouses in the state.   Originally serving 20 students, their first teacher, Miss Fern Bartlett, would ride her horse eight miles each way to instruct the pupils.    36 years later, the school closed when just one student arrived.   Since then, the school has served as a community center, a country store, a church and a funeral home. This and other historic Canelo sites are just a short drive away.   NEW -- Today’s history is brought to you by Benson Hospital - they’re doing more than treating illnesses in Benson, they're building a healthier community. Benson Hospital is now collaborating with the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona to provide diaper assistance to families in need. For more information visit their website at bensonhospital.org.   Also, The Daily Chirp podcast is giving away 5 Amazon Echo Dots - one every month now through July. You can enter for your chance to win twice a day! Today's code is FIREFLYS and find the other codeword in our “Daily Chirp Podcast Alert” e-newsletter. To enter the sweepstakes go to myheraldreview.com, again today's codeword is: FIREFLYS   -   Now, our feature story.    Dozens upon dozens of people from around the country flocked to a private ranch on the border late Friday afternoon to rally for immigration reform in the United States.   Rancher John Ladd had invited members of an organization called the Federation for American Immigration Reform to his massive property off State Route 92 between Bisbee and Palominas for the three-hour event.   F.A.I.R officials claim they’re a non-partisan entity. According to the organization’s website, their objective seeks to reduce overall immigration to a more normal level. It also says that reducing legal immigration levels from well over one million at present to a very generous 300,000 a year over a sustained period will allow America to manage growth, address environmental concerns, and maintain a high quality of life.   About 10 miles of the Ladd ranch is right along the U.S.-Mexican border and the rancher is no stranger to undocumented migrants traipsing through his land daily.    Ladd has also found several dead undocumented persons on his ranch over the years, people left behind by their human smugglers.   But the running theme throughout the rally was not one of anti-immigration, but one about entering this country legally and becoming a lawful and productive member of society.   While the event was titled “End the Biden Border Crisis Rally,” it centered more around the suffering of the parents, relatives and friends of people who have died at the hands of undocumented migrants inside the U.S.   Many of those families, referred to as Angel Families, were at the rally Friday afternoon.    Banners with photos of the deceased were spread out on the rocky ground in front of a raised stage where several speakers. Speakers included Tom Homan, a former director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration, and Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels. There were about 30 sheriffs from around Arizona and other parts of the country at the rally. In fact, the event was schedu led for Friday because it coincided with the end of the National Sheriffs Convention in Phoenix. That meant many of the law enforcement officers who attended the convention then headed to the Ladd ranch for the rally.   Also in attendance were also four members of a group called Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime. All of them were visiting from other states and each had lost either a child, a friend or another relative to a violent death caused by an undocumented migrant.   -   Thanks for listening, before we continue, a quick message from our sponsors, Prestige Family Living.    Next - Twenty-one years ago, Douglas High School principal Randy Walker arrived in Douglas ready to start a new chapter of his life. Now he is about to enter the next chapter of his life, retirement.    brought to you by ApexNetwork Physical Therapy in Benson and Sierra Vista. They’re doing more than just treating patients, they’re helping patients get back to living their daily lives. Using extensive knowledge, their therapists treat each patient one-on-one, focusing on individual care. To learn more, go to ApexNetworkPT.com.   Twenty-one years ago, Douglas High School principal Randy Walker arrived in Douglas ready to start a new chapter of his life.   Now he is about to enter the next chapter of his life, retirement. Walker announced earlier this year he would be retiring; his last day with the Douglas Unified School District will be June 30.   Walker, who has 36 years in education and has worked for two school districts, came to Douglas from Illinois. Three years after arriving here he was named DUSD’s athletic director and since has been an assistant principal at Douglas High School and principal at DHS and at Paul Huber Middle School each for two years before returning to Douglas High School two years ago.   Upon his initial visit to Douglas High School he saw possibilities and hope for what the training room could be like. He knew then this would be his new home.   Walker feels he is leaving the athletic program and the high school in good hands but won’t deny these past two years have been a challenge dealing with COVID and the gun incident at DHS two years ago that led to the clear backpack policy.   Walker admits he’s going to miss the students and the teachers but adds he and his family are not going anywhere and they will still be around.   The last week of school some of the staff at DHS threw Walker a surprise luncheon and presented him with some very nice gifts.    But now,Walker says he is looking forward to following his son, who is 4, as he begins participating in youth sports.   Get ready for this weekend, there’s a lot going on. Like the Tombstone 4th of July Parade, Car Show & Pin Up Contest.   The parade will be in Tombstone over the 4th of July!! It’ll start at   If you’d like to enter contact Marge at 702-290-5290.   Finally - we’d like to remember the life of    Loretta Rose Bowman.   Lorie was born in Plattsburg, New York.   She served 3 years in the U.S. Air Force where she met the love of her life and soulmate, Clarence. She always supported Clarence while he continued to serve 22 years in the Army, traveling the U.S. and overseas with five children, while she sustained her career in the U.S. Government Civil Service in Finance and Accounting for more than 30 years.   Lorie loved the outdoors, camping and fishing while her children were young. She was an avid crocheter and enjoyed doing crafts with her daughter. She loved watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports and competitions and was ALWAYS their number 1 fan. Even at 85 she still would cheer her loudest. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be tremendously missed.   She is survived by her best friend and husband, Clarence, her sons and daughter, and her 6 grandchildren.   Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Lorie’s life.   Thanks for tuning in to the Herald ReviewSupport the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.