October Tubac Villager 2019

TUBAC VILLAGER

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REWIRING STILL ON HOLD AT MUSEUM

After a March smoke problem that closed the 5,000-square-foot museum at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, needed work is now progressing, but when the museum will open hasn’t been determined as of press deadline.

Rodents chewing on wiring sent smoke into the museum on March 9. No one was injured but the Tubac Fire District responded to the alarm.

Museum Director Shannon Stone said Arizona State Parks waited several months to show significant movement on necessary steps to get the museum re-opened.

But matters improved in August. In a Sept. 19 email, she said, “The state has helped us document, package and transport all the museum artifacts into temporary, climate-controlled storage.

“They have also patched up holes from when the firefighters were here, looking for the source of the fire. However, we have encountered a few set-backs.

“Our HVAC system needed to be cleaned again and one unit had to have the ductwork replaced. This issue has led to some roofing challenges that

need to be addressed before we can get started on the electrical portion of the museum repairs.”

A state parks spokeswoman said previously that the state will send out a call for bids and then award a bid to an electrical contractor for a complete rewiring of the museum building.

All other buildings at the Presidio Park, including the 1885 Schoolhouse, are open seven days a week.

NEW CHAMBER LEADERSHIP SELECTED

Andrea Ortega is the new executive director of the Tubac Chamber of Commerce and Vicki Marrero is the part-time administrative assistant. Both began work in the summer shortly after the chamber’s board of directors moved the office into a new space.

The chamber is now in the La Entrada Center on the East Frontage Road, north of the village entrance.

Above: Director Shannon Stone at Tubac Presidio Museum.

Our hand painted porcelain dinnerware collection features over 125 pieces in 14 designs. It is fired at 1800 degrees, is dishwasher safe, ovenproof, and microwavable. All patterns are open stock. All items are lead free, and safe for food use. We are a licensed FDA facility, and all items have been inspected and approved.

JUST

IN

FROM PERU

Traditional Pottery from Pisac Distinctive black and white pottery from Chulucanas

Fine silver inlay jewelry from Cuzco

Incredible retablos from the Jimenez family

FROM GUATEMALA

Hundreds of hand carved wood masks and santos

Thousands of purses, bags, and accessories Incredible beadwork from Santiago Atitlan

FROM MEXICO

A semi load of terra cotta pottery and chimineas from Tecate

Thousands of hand painted, lead free, porcelain dinnerware items, over 100 items in 14 patterns

Sterling silver jewelry from Taxco Hand tooled leather bags from Tlaquepaque

A huge assortment of Zapotec rugs directly from the weavers

FROM OUR PERSONAL COLLECTION

Hundreds of one of a kind folk art pieces that were previously not for sale. Hand carved wooden trunks unique textiles, hand hewn bateas, tradition baskets, old ponchos, and many one of a kind treasures

COMING SOON

A semi load of traditional talavera pottery Including an assortment of high temperature pots

A semi load of oxidado pottery from Tonala

A large selection of village pottery from San Bartolo de Coyotepec

Pottery from the Sierra madre

Ceramic doves, roosters, and jaguars from Chiapas

Tin ornaments and hearts from Oaxaca Fresh Hatch Chiles

Ortega will coordinate activities such as the Nov. 1-3 Fall Festival which will bring about 70 arts and crafts vendors along with food booths to the village. The annual Festival of the Arts is Feb. 5-9, 2020, and applications are still open for that event. Other events are planned each month during the winter.

Ortega’s education includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona with a major in arts, media and entertainment. Recent work experience includes a position as an entry specialist and marketing assistant for a customs broker. She was a corporate relations intern for the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 201718, she said.

There’s an updated web site and the address is www.tubacaz.com.

The chamber’s phone is (520) 398-2704.

$22.55 MILLION BOND ELECTION NOV. 5

Voters are being asked to raise their property tax rates to provide additional facilities at schools in the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District 35. A mail-in-ballot election will be held prior to Nov. 5. All registered voters will receive their ballots by mail with two questions on them.

Some of the numerous items which will be funded by the bond election include a $1.9-million, eight-lane swimming pool; a $3.7-million bleacher and classroom area on the east side of the football field; and $822,000 in spending for five tennis courts. All will be at Rio Rico High School. The new tax rate would be $1.2231 per $100 of assessed valuation. For a home with a limited property value (as determined by the county assessor’s office) of $250,000, that would be $305 a year in addition to the current school property tax.

Also being requested is a maintenance and operation budget override approval. Overrides are used by many school districts to support teaching, learning and operations. The current override is 7% and the election is asking for 9%. By law, the district could request as much as 15%, officials said. For a home with a value of $250,000, the 9% override would be $299 a year in addition to other school taxes.

Officials said at a Sept. 17 public meeting that property owners haven’t been taxed in recent years for the override, and that could continue. The reason is that the district had cash reserves created over many years, they said.

The Brasher Team

Above: New Tubac Chamber Director, Andrea Ortega

COUNTY HEALTH CODE BEING REVISED

Restaurants will post a grade card starting in January under the revised Santa Cruz County health code.

And fees for many services will begin to rise next year. The changes have been under review for more than a year, said Jeff Terrell, director of Santa Cruz County Health.

Fees will rise for some restaurant licenses, depending on the class and size of the restaurant or cafe, and requirements will stiffen for having a trained and certified person on location at all times. Also, fees will rise for septic tank inspections.

Terrell said letters about the changes and public meetings were mailed to “all

current active licensed establishments.” Public meetings for information and comments from businesses were held in August. In Tubac, however, just five people attended the Aug. 27 meeting, he said.

Terrell anticipates that the adoption of the new code will be placed on the agenda for discussion and a possible vote “no later than the first Board of Supervisors meeting in December.” If approved, the changes will go into effect Jan. 2, 2020. Terrell can be contacted at (520) 375-7900.

The proposed documents can be viewed at: https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11350/ Proposed-Santa-Cruz-County-Health-Code https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11365/HealthDepartment-Proposed-Permit-Fees-

COMMUNITY CENTER TO

GET MASTER PLAN

The Tubac Community Center, also called Santa Cruz County North Facility, is getting a master plan for future development.

Kate Penland, president of the board of the Community Center Foundation, said the board has chosen L.L. Consulting of Phoenix, headed by Lani Lott, to assist in creating the master plan.

When it’s completed, the plan will be presented to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors for adoption.

The community center, located between the village and the Tubac Golf Resort, has seen a huge increase in usage in recent years. A large community garden is used daily, there are four pickle ball courts used daily, and exercise programs are held there.

The Tubac Nature Center is located there, as is a branch of the public library, and the Tubac Historical Society Research Library. A weekly lunch program on Thursdays draws many people. In addition, numerous meetings for the public are scheduled and it’s a polling place during elections.

With all that, there’s increased need for parking areas, and to plan for future expansion of the outdoor use areas.

To prepare the master plan, Penland said, LL Consulting will do internet surveys, hold meetings and talk with representatives of all groups that use the building and grounds. The property is owned by Santa Cruz County.

For information about the plan, or to ask to be included in meetings, leave a message for Penland at the community center at (520) 398-1800.

Birding in Tubac

By John O'Neill

Sweet Maths

Iwas once a virtual prisoner in what, in those days, were called school houses rather than educational complexes, compelled to study arithmetic, algebra and geometry, plus statistics, which was about hypotheses and deviants. Those stomach-churning subjects, I thought, were wastes of time designed to numb young minds and induce mass narcolepsy.

Yet this very September I used math to find a solution to an intractable naturalworld, human-behavior, hummingbird-adaptation dilemma that has bewildered people in Tubac since Father Kino ate his first fry bread.

Let’s begin with a digression, posing the greatest mathematical puzzle of all time: Why, unless you were a hopeless nerd who wanted to build rockets, internet networks, skyscrapers and stuff, would you be forced, against your will and inalienable rights, to study math for what seemed like eternity?

[That may sound like drivel, but keep reading for insider enlightenment about hummingbirds, bats, animal-borne diseases and long division].

First some background for this epic. Since we moved to Tubac in 2013, in the summers I filled cup-and-a-half hummingbird feeders, one for the front and another for the patio. Each day our yard was alive with aerial combat as broadbilled, black-chinned, and Anna’s hummingbirds chased each other, snapping and snarling, struggling for positions at our feeders. Occasionally a broad-tailed, Costa’s, rufous or peripatetic [ahem, that’s a five-syllable adjective] blue-throated hummingbird would join the melee.

It was a good system: we provided the sugar water; they provided the beauty and entertainment. All worked fine until late August or September each year when rogue gangs of nectar-drinking bats showed up on their post-breeding return flights to the south. Regardless of the content, they would drain every hummingbird feeder in town left out overnight.

Desperate people in Tubac pleaded with me to find a solution for their nightly loss of sugar water to the bat packs. The obvious solution was to bring the hummingbird feeders inside every night at dusk and return them in the morning. Problem was we had to remember, which wasn’t easy for us who have been around since Pangaea split into separate continents, our minds weakened from solving equations in our youths and the stress of losing our dark skies because of light pollution [oops, that’s for another story].

It was especially terrifying if we went out after dark to salvage what sugar water remained and the bats were already there. Reaching for feeders while bats swirled around the sugar water, inches from our faces, gave our goose bumps goose bumps. One woman told the spine-tingling story of entering her darkened bedroom one night when she forgot to bring her feeders in. The moonlight was casting eerie but beautiful shadows of flying bats on her bedroom walls – many, many bats. She dove under the covers, heart racing, and waited for dawn.

Now, how I used math, reason and logic to solve, at least partially, the great hummingbird-sugar-water-loss dilemma.

Local hummingbird-feeder-raider, the lesser long-nosed bat. Arizona Game & Fish conducts a Backyard Bat and Hummingbird Feeder Study, you can learn more about that study and participate if you are so inclined www.azgfd.com/wildlife/backyard-bats. Image courtesy Arizona Game & Fish Department.

I thought, every day I brewed 24 ounces of sugar water to fill two 12-fluid-ounce feeders. The hummers drank some and the bats downed the rest. Every day: boil 3 cups water; add ¾ cup sugar; stir; pour into feeders. It’s one thing to do that daily when we have many hummers, but not much fun doing it daily for a few hummers and lots of bats.

Hummingbird numbers diminished greatly in the fall as the birds returned to their winter homes in the Latin world so the feeders didn’t need to be topped off every day but for the sugar-loving night-time bat raiders. I observed that about ¼ of the sugar water was gone at dusk in each feeder on those fall days. Having occasionally been awake in grade-school math class, I used fractions (1/4) and multiplication (x12) to calculate the number of ounces per day (3) that I needed in each feeder.

Voila [French word], I brew 24 ounces, put 6 in the feeders and store the rest in the fridge. The sugar-water preparation work is sufficient for four days instead of one. It’s simple long division, 24 by 6 = 4. The bats may drink the remainders of the 3 ounces each night, but they soon flutter away in search of more nectar. You may find that your feeders have more or fewer hummingbirds than mine in the fall months and you’re required to do your own calculations. I’m available for math consultation; donations accepted.

BTW, bats have wings but are not birds. We should love them because they’re mammals. They have fur and hair, are born alive, and the females have mammary glands to feed their young like our doggies, kitties and us. We think they’re ugly, but bat mothers swoon over the cuteness of their darling offspring. How sweet!

However, sometimes bats fly into the backs of human heads, become tangled in our hair and inject us with rabies, bubonic plague and mutated rat chromosomes. They leave piles of putrid patio and porch poop [beautiful alliteration; makes you want to cry] from their overnight stays under our eaves and we shouldn’t breath the fumes.

And never get bitten by a bat that has chewed on a vampire. Science isn’t perfect and some bat-bitten humans have been known to compulsively and unsuccessfully seek gila monster and javelina blood. Good birding and happy Halloween.

O’Neill can be reached at warbler500@yahoo.com

50 Wildly Painted Javelinas debut in tubac OctOber 26

By Kathleen Vandervoet

Javelinas, one of the unusual animals that newcomers hear about and can’t wait to see for themselves, flourish around Tubac. Sometimes, and that seems to happen more often at dusk in the summer, javelinas can be seen ambling through brush-sheltered land with their babies just a few steps from a parent.

It’s no surprise, then, that javelinas were chosen to represent the unique atmosphere of the art colony of Tubac in a new project debuting Oct. 26 with the goal of drawing more visitors to Tubac.

Artist and sculptor Nick Wilson created a prototype javelina and copies were cast. There are now 50 javelinas, each standing on a solid base, and each has been brightly painted and decorated to express the feelings and skills of the individual artists involved.

The colorful javelinas will be on display in many locations. How do you find them? Bob Ochoa, project director for the Tubac Center of the Arts, said that they’ll be installed in place the morning of Saturday, Oct. 26, and on view for five months.

In addition to 37 being placed in front of many Tubac galleries and businesses, there will also be three in Tumacácori, two in Green Valley, one at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, six at Tucson International Airport and one at Mesquite Valley Growers in Tucson.

Festivities planned for the day include a ceremony, entertainment, food trucks and possibly a scavenger hunt and pig roast, Ochoa said.

People who want to purchase these one-of-a-kind art pieces will have the chance to do so. All will be auctioned in some format, but details weren’t finalized by the press deadline, Ochoa said. Anything purchased will need to remain in its location for the five months of the project.

Of the 50 javelinas, there are 44 adult javelinas and six sets of babies with two babies on each base, Ochoa said. He joined the project in July 2018 and has been working on it since then.

Virginia Hall and Nicholas Wilson pitched the idea to the Tubac Center of the Arts and the project was born. Many artists and community members have been involved at every step of the process and continue to collaborate and work towards a shared goal in bringing the highest caliber of art to Tubac, the website says.

Arizona Game and Fish tells us more about javelinas, which are formally known as the collared peccary. In the United States, the collared peccary only occurs in Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico.

“Javelina evolved in South America and migrated north, only recently arriving in Arizona. Javelina bones are not found in Arizona archaeological sites and early settlers made infrequent references to their occurrence.”

Javelina are herd animals and groups often number about eight or nine. Most javelina births occur in June, July and August, and two is the most common number of young.

The state’s web site adds: “Javelina are opportunistic feeders eating flowers, fruits, nuts, berries, bulbs, and most succulent plants. Prickly pear cactus makes up the major portion of their diet.”

Many artists and businesses are sponsors of the javelina project, Ochoa said. There’s a website titled www.thejavelinaproject.org which lists everyone and has a number of photos.

For more information, visit the web site, call the Tubac Center of the Arts at (520) 398-2371 or the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704.

Letter to Editor of the Tubac Villager,

A beautiful sacred site is developing just 3 miles from Tubac. The Temple of Global Community Communications Alliance church is transforming the landscape. This house of worship will focus on spiritual unity and also will provide classrooms for our University.

For those unfamiliar with the GCCAlliance Church and religious order, it has been located in Tumacácori for the past 12 years. Our single members and families with children live an agrarian lifestyle in community on 220 acres and serve in many missionary ministries — giving and bringing forth goodness by showing kindness to others.

Those who visit the community campus see and begin to understand the function of our spiritually dedicated missionaries, ministers, and members. Easter events and musical performances highlight our community outreach with Sacred Treasures Galleria, Global Change Media, and Spirit Steps Tours in Tubac hosting and participating in public musical performances throughout the year. We all know “by their works you shall know them” and our friends and neighbors in Santa Cruz County have come to know us as a committed group of visionary educators, artists and musicians.

There are those however, who have not yet taken a small step to know us and for them we write this letter. People talk and while many dismiss gossip for what it is, others may rely upon and misunderstand our work and goals because of what they have heard. Such judgment could stem from the many public misrepresentations of activist groups.

An example of what could be such a misunderstanding occurred at the Tubac Art Festival last February when the Tubac Chamber leadership unexpectedly required a “permit” for the music performed next to Sacred Treasures Galleria and suggested Spirit Step Tours pedi-cabs meet special nonexistent County requirements. After following-up with the County and the Chamber, the music and pedi-cabs were able to continue.

Interactions injuring trust between parties sometimes calls for a re-adjustment in expectations and actions. GCCAlliance Church has made some changes in that our Church ministries are no longer involved in the Tubac Chamber. However, our services will grow and traditional activities will continue to benefit the shopkeepers and visitors to Tubac as in the past. We look forward to building bridges of understanding as we broaden our sharing amongst you.

Centria Lilly, Minister

Global Community Communications Alliance Church

[Footnotes removed by Editor]

Kilims, Zapotec Indian, Oriental, Nomadic, Wall Hangings and Other Home Accents From 65 years of knowledgeable collecting.

HERBICIDE SPRAYING IN OUR COMMUNITIES

Who doesn’t enjoy beautifully kept landscape grounds free of weeds, whether in common areas of our communities or on individually owned properties? There’s a problem, though, in spraying herbicide chemicals to ward off the growth of unwanted vegetation.

In a community comprised primarily of retired residents with health issues and those who are immune compromised, exposure to herbicide/pesticide chemicals in any form is to be avoided. Residents and pets are caught off-guard while walking or cycling throughout our neighborhoods and unwittingly exposed to chemicals wafting through the air and on the ground where pets walk. Dogs are particularly susceptible as chemicals stick to fur and paws and then carried into the house.

Advance notice should be one of the first actions, providing the opportunity to close windows and doors and stay inside while the spraying occurs and until the air is again free of the drifting chemicals. Online businesses sell signs to applicators and property managers warning and alerting the public that spraying is taking place in a given location. No signage, no warning. Pendimethalin is one of the preemergent chemicals commonly sprayed in our area. Although touted as one of the safest pre-emergent sprays, products are typically labeled with use precautions:

“Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.”

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WELCOME

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Email letters to editor@tubacvillager.com

By Nan Fitzpatrick

Voice. Having one is always important. And when it comes to major issues that may impact the quality of your life and your community, it’s especially nice to have a good strong voice.

Enter: the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council (SCVCC). When it was first formed 35 years ago, the idea was to inform and educate the citizens in the northwest area of the Santa Cruz Valley on local and regional issues affecting the community, and to give voice to its members views on those issues.

That mission hasn’t changed. This nongovernmental, nonpolitical organization has continually worked to help its members understand and decide on development proposals, including those that might be detrimental.

Its geographic coverage area extends from the Pima county line at Amado to the southern boundary of Tumacacori just north of the Rio Rico Subdivision. East to west, the district encompasses regions east and west of I-19. The area is divided into seven districts. Each district has a representative and an alternate, who play an essential part in addressing issues of particular concern to their neighborhoods.

Above: SCVCC Board: The organization’s volunteer executive board meets monthly to discuss issues important to the community at large, set agendas for members meetings and plan future speakers. Thanks to the Lowe House for providing space for a recent meeting of the board, which includes (clockwise from center left): second Vice President Patricia Thompson, Secretary Val Simms; Member at Large Rich Bohman; President Homero Lopez; Treasurer Cathy Angel; first Vice President Brian Vandervoet. Not shown: Board Member at Large and photographer for this group picture, Nan Fitzpatrick.

From the start, the organization used its collective voice to successfully challenge a large, high-density apartment complex, an outlet mall and development proposals that sought to amend the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

The SCVCC also succeeded in opposing a high-power electric transmission line that would have forever changed the valley’s view shed. It fought water rate increases and obtained a major grant that helped fund an arsenic treatment facility. Border security, the pros and cons of town incorporation, mining development and interstate expansion are other issues that have come under the Council’s purview.

Some of the more hotly debated issues also led to the formation of separate individual action groups that effectively fought potentially detrimental rezoning proposals.

Looking at the positive side of the ledger, the Council has supported several well-planned residential and commercial developments and has provided a forum for leaders in education as well as a place for other organizations to highlight their work – ranging from town-wide art and history events to such environmental projects as protecting our night skies and preserving the health of our waterways.

The Council’s voice is now more than 400 members’ strong and continues to grow. It is the largest community organization of its kind in Santa Cruz County. Its monthly meetings are public, but memberships are encouraged. The cost is $15 a year per person, or $25 for a two-person household. Members receive meeting notices and monthly recaps via email. A new e-newsletter was also introduced recently and provides a way for members to be aware of upcoming issues.

So, welcome to the SCVCC’s neighborhood, whether you’ve been here a while or are newly landed. Join us. Make your voice heard.

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Right: District Map

The area covered by the SCVCC extends from the Pima county line at Amado to the southern boundary of Tumacacori just north of the Rio Rico Subdivision. East to west, the district encompasses geographic regions east and west of I-19.

Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council

PO Box 1501 Tubac, AZ 85646 yourscvcc.org

builder helPs tO rehabilitate histOric tubac custOms hO use

By Kathleen Vandervoet

Revitalizing noteworthy older buildings can often help a community grow stronger. Because Tubac is the oldest European settlement in Arizona, that’s especially significant.

Lorin Jacobson, earlier this year, moved her business office into a Tubac building which is 105 years old.

Through her construction company and with the key support of building owner Steve Schmitz, the adobe-walled, brick-floored building was saved from deterioration.

Jacobson said that moving “was just good timing. For years I’ve been interested in all the historic buildings in Tubac. I wanted a new office in the village and he (Schmitz) had the availability. The renovation was just perfect timing for both of us.”

Jacobson Custom Homes, LLC, is now located on Burruel Street, across the street to the west from the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. At one time, Burruel Street was the main road, although it was unpaved,

Above: Lorin Jacobson at her new headquarters in the rehabilitated historic Tubac building. Photo by Joseph Birkett

from Nogales to Tucson. The small building, now with a new metal roof, was constructed in 1914 as the Garrett Store.

It later served as the government’s Customs House and was a U.S. Border Patrol station from 1926-29, according to an historic photo and historical records.

It has been an art gallery and gift shop but was vacant for several years before Jacobson renovated it.

Jacobson said the work took four to six months late last year. The “footprint” remained the same with no structural changes, but included new stucco finishes on the outside walls and attention to wood and brick details.

Inside, they were able to uncover some of the original adobes which can be seen high up on the walls in the conference room. The ceiling timbers are original and were cleaned and the fireplace was the first heat source more than 100 years ago, Jacobson said.

In addition to the conference room there is a business office, a kitchenette, restrooms and storage areas. All are brick-floored and have white stucco walls. Double-hung windows date to an older era. Wood trim work around doors and windows was done by craftsmen so that it appears to be from earlier times.

The building is shaded by deep patio roofing on the east and south sides, providing places to sit outside and enjoy some fresh air. Jacobson said the work had to conform to the guidelines of Santa Cruz County’s Tubac Historic Zone area.

Using all local tradesmen meant a lot to her. She especially likes the large metal sign crafted by Gaston Alejos of Los Misiones Designs.

Building owner Schmitz said he’s happy that Jacobson wanted to move in. “I’ve always liked that building. I knew if I could get it at the right price, I would want to restore it.”

Schmitz, who’s in the Nogales produce industry, also owns the buildings to the north, where “Jane’s Attic” is located, and said that for years, he hoped to buy the 1904 Customs House.

The building is “perfect” for Jacobson. “She can show people what she can do as a contractor,” Schmitz said.

Jacobson opened her construction business in Tubac in 2008 and before that worked for many years with other builders, including Dorn Homes and a family firm in Pennsylvania, resulting in 28 years of experience.

The company builds new custom homes, does remodeling, and constructs retail and commercial buildings in Tubac and other communities such as Sonoita, Arivaca and as far north as Oro Valley.

“We’re a smaller company and we are able to give personalized attention, to be present on our projects,” she said.

“We work in tremendously different products. We can go from the 1914 Customs House adobe renovation to today’s light industrial commercial specification and still be able to provide personal attention and the skill set needed. That’s kind of unusual here.”

Jacobson is pleased that she heads a successful woman-owned business. “We’ve thrived here in Santa Cruz County. We were one of the few contractors that worked through the recession.”

Jacobson Customs Homes has a website full of helpful information, floor plans and photos of some projects. There’s a link to a three-minute video in which she’s interviewed about her business philosophy. The business phone number is (520) 975-8469 and the website is jacobsoncustomhomes.com. �

Historical image of the Customs House on Burruel Street when it served as a Border Patrol station. Image on file, courtesy of the Tubac Historical Society.

Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary is celebrating 15 years of equine rescue at their annual Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, October 27th. This year’s event will be at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. In addition to hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and threecourse dinner, there will be a silent auction and a live auction featuring renowned auctioneer Letitia Frye. Musical entertainment will be provided by country music artist Wade Hayes and guitarist Tige Reeve of Casa de Tesoro in Tubac.

This year’s silent auction will feature over 200 exciting items including artwork, jewelry, gift baskets, and much more. The featured live auction item is an original 40 x 60 oil painting on canvas of the eight-foot tall blue agave that stands next to the Tubac Presidio entrance. The painting is being donated by artist Karl Hoffman of Gallery H in Tubac. Other live auction items include a two-night stay at Posada Condominiums on the beach at San Carlos, Mexico; private dinner for eight with wine pairing at Gusto’s Italian Restaurant in Tucson; a wine-tasting tour in Sonoita; a behind the scenes tour of Equine Voices with lunch and wine; and more.

Since 2004, Equine Voices has rescued nearly 1,200 equines from abuse, neglect, the illegal drug trade, the Premarin industry and, most recently, wild horses rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management. Nine of the latest rescues were among the 932 wild horses displaced from their home on the open range in California. Currently, 56 horses and 6 burros reside at the ranch. Because of the large number of equines in our care, we now find ourselves in need of more space and facilities. A planned expansion project will include the building of a new, and much needed Visitors Center with a large multi-purpose room and offices, a six to eight stall barn and fencing. The annual Fall Fundraiser is a very important event to help Equine Voices meet their monthly operating expenses of $55,000 and to proceed with the expansion project. Reservations may be made online at equinevoices.org or by calling 520-398-2814. Tickets are $85 per person. Tables of eight may be reserved for $600. Seating is limited so reservations should be made early. Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible.

SERVICES

As Time Goes By

By Carol Egmont St. John

Time is a tricky monster. It can drag like a slug or fly like a peregrine Personally, my time is speeding up. The only way I can slow it down is to slow down myself, to allow life to be softer, less demanding, more spontaneous. But this doesn’t always work for the hungry soul.

When they say timing is everything there’s plenty of evidence. Look at the genius of Galileo, his understanding of human anatomy, of the heavens. He was born too soon to be celebrated for his ideas. After all, in the early 1500’s, mankind was just emerging from the Dark Ages; the Age of Discovery was merely a hint of light on the horizon and religious views held fast to the idea of an earth centered universe.

When Galileo proposed otherwise, his science threatened the Church’s existing paradigm. The Church’s court soon found him guilty of blasphemy and he was sentenced to a lifetime of home incarceration. Although he was set free before he died, he was only exonerated posthumously, and consequently awarded the title, Father of Modern Science.

Da Vinci was another anomaly for his time. His imaginings of planes and parachutes, cars and robots are recorded but were largely dismissed as a wild mind’s folly. Many centuries passed before his inventions were revisited and realized.

Obviously, timing was everything to these two great thinkers.

Time remains a dilemma for archivists, analysts, historians, academicians and futurists. We are always trying to break it down, define it, sort it out and organize it for deeper understanding. Life spins by so quickly that some suspect time, as we perceive it, does not exist at all, that it’s merely a humanoid delusion caused by our limited abilities to process.

We have worked hard to break down time. Clocks, Zodiac charts, common world calendars, timers, sundials and so on. Think of all the words we use for organizing time’s passing: Eras, as in the Flapper Era. Epochs, as in the Pleistocene Epoch. Ages, as in the Dark Ages. Years, as in the wonder years. Times, as in Ancient Times. Days, as in days of wine and roses. Have I said enough? Can you name ten more?

A modern way of measuring or labeling time is the naming of generations. How does this happen? Who gets to do the naming? Does a generation earn its name? And, what span of years covers a generation? More importantly how does the zeitgeist of your generation affect the person you are becoming or became?

The names of generations seem to evolve until one or two stick. They represent the commonalities of people born within a certain time span. They are made difficult to name because of differences of place, religions, cultural heritages and education, but despite their overlapping and layers but they ultimately coalesce into common characteristics and attitudes.

Just for fun I have researched the generations that were named during my lifetime. I found a confusion of names and dates, but I hope you will recognize your generation in the SCRAMBLED words below. Perhaps you will appreciate some hints about EACH group and that will help you recognize their order. Note that today’s generation remains unnamed.. (answers on bottom of next page... )

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Grateful for the basics. Family, food, a roof over your head______

Sense of honor and pride. Saw wires strung on fenceposts as phones reached across the countryside. Had personal clarity of rights and wrongs._______ 3. Believers in progress and tolerance. Thinks globally. Despite a sense of entitlement, confidently pushes the envelope for more and better.______ 4. Thinks a phone booth is an outhouse or a hiding place. Depends on a phone to allay anxiety, fear and insecurity. ____ 5. Distrusts authority, prefers autonomy to micromanagement. Makes new rules. Designs starter-ups. Highly educated. Brought the computer home. Thinks, Me First.

6. Move over Pops. Let’s party. Positive, energetic and experimental. Protest and change led to a new American landscape. ______

We like to believe that we have choices and think independently but we are all products of outside forces. Our time on the planet is measured, meted out to us in one way or another. But the most remarkable thing is that every day is both our first and our last. Every thought is an original and as old as stardust, and as King Solomon pronounced, and Pete Seegar sang, To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose, under heaven.

TUBAC ROTARY CLUB INTRODUCES NEW SPONSORS PROGRAM

By Bruce Monro Tubac Rotary Club President

Believe it or not, plans are well underway for Rotary’s 18th Annual Taste of Tubac. So, heads up, and save the date: Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the Tubac Golf Resort.

But first we want to once again thank all those who helped make the 2019 Taste a success – from our generous food and beverage providers to our local merchants, artisans, table sponsors, ticket sellers and buyers, music makers, vendors and volunteers.

This signature fund-raiser provided much-needed funding for hunger relief in our area, for children’s health and education programs, literacy programs, drug diversion programs, polio prevention and much more. Project C.U.R.E., the Circles of Peace, St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic, Rich River Athletics, the Lowe House Project, Tubac Nature Center and Warmth from the Heart were among the many worthwhile organizations that received funding this year. This is a partial list.

Since the Tubac Rotary Club – through its funding arm, the Tubac Rotary Club Foundation – wants to continue supporting such programs in meaningful ways, and to expand on the number of organizations it’s able to help each year, we are introducing new Taste of Tubac sponsorship opportunities for 2020.

Our sponsors program creates a number of funding levels that range from a $100 table sponsorship to a $5,000 platinum sponsorship. All sponsors

will receive public recognition. Depending upon the level of support, this will encompass various name and logo brand promotions, tickets to the Taste, pre-event media shout-outs, and much more. Details on the total program will be available in the next few weeks. What’s important to remember now is that every sponsorship will have a positive impact on our community – making it a better and better place for all.

For more information about Rotary Sponsorship opportunities, contact: Carrie Klaege at cklaege@gmail.com.

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Images by Amalia Barreda: The Taste of Tubac is always a group effort. At the opening of the 2019 Taste, Rotary Club members and friends got together to send warm wishes to their friends everywhere – especially those who were too far away to attend. The good news: There’s always next year!

Many thanks to the Lone Mountain Turquoise Company for generously donating Taste’s 2019 signature wine glasses, which guests were encouraged to take home. For more about Amalia Barreda’s photography, please visit www.amaliabarreda.com

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• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETING - Thursday 7-8 PM

• ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM - Sunday 4-7 PM

• COMMUNITY GARDEN OF TUBAC - Work party on third Saturday every month 9:30 AM

• TUBAC QUANTUM CONSCIOUSNESS GROUP - Thursday 10 AM-12 Noon

• DOG TRAINING with Lynn Carey at Ron Morriss Dog Park, Thursday 8 AM

• MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO LOAN - Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs, commodes & more may be borrowed free of charge. Call to schedule pick-up

• SPECIAL EVENTS

• OUR NIGHT SKY: The Impact of Disappearing Darkness - October 3, 2:003:30 PM, organized by Tubac Heritage Alliance, Lowe House Project & Tubac Nature Center

• MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSIONS - October 18 & 25, 1:30-3:30 PM, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ

TUBAC FIRE STATION MAY BE REPLACED

Tubac Fire Station No. 1 violates some safety codes and talks have started about how to deal with the problems.

By Kathleen Vandervoet

In upcoming months, the five board members of the Tubac Fire District will be discussing the potential replacement of Fire Station No. 1 which is located at 2227 E. Frontage Road just north of the village.

Board members agreed at a Sept. 25 meeting that the station, built in 1978-79 for an all-volunteer force, doesn’t meet current needs, violates some county safety codes, and remodeling it may not be feasible.

At this very early stage, Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath has indicated the fire station might be demolished and a new one built elsewhere, but no details have emerged.

Board member Mike Connelly said he didn’t feel ready to vote to approve a change in the next few months because there is so much information to be learned and the financial impact will be large. “I personally need a little more time to grapple with it.” Even so, he said, “We really want something to be done with Station 1.”

Board member Bill Kirkpatrick said it’s their responsibility to plan for the future. “Let the chief start the ball rolling. Let’s get going. We’ve got all kinds of time,” he said.

No plans have been developed, but a new fire station might cost about $4 million, said Gabe Buldra, contract finance director for the fire district with the James Vincent Group. It could be paid for through a lease purchase over 15 years, and property taxes would increase.

Or, it could potentially be paid for through bond sales which voters approved in 2008, and taxes would increase, he said.

Currently and until 2028, the district is repaying bond costs for two Rio Rico area fire stations. State law limits how much in new bonds can be sold, Buldra said.

Horvath said one other possibility is that the district could sell a 150-foot-tall communications tower located on a hill west of Fire Station No. 2 at 1360 W. Frontage Road, Rio Rico. She said a “bid” of $3.5 million was received for the tower, which hosts cell phone companies and some district radio coverage.

Deputy Chief Genaro Rivera gave board members a summary of the deficiencies at Fire Station No. 1 as noted by Santa Cruz County building officials. There is no fire sprinkler system and no interior sleeping space for on-duty employees, he said. The fire wall separation from the equipment bays and offices is not up to code.

Rivera said the aging electrical panel must be upgraded, there is no decontamination room or area for employees, and the access to the front entry and to bathrooms doesn’t comply with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Security is lacking at the fire station. There is no lobby, so anyone coming in the front door can walk to any office. There’s no protective fencing for the equipment in the area behind the station or for employee vehicles.

Rivera said they aren’t able to wash the turnout protective clothing and will need a new laundry area and new plumbing which supports higher water use.

The apparatus bays are small since they were built so long ago and fire trucks and related equipment are now taller and wider, leaving only a few inches to spare in the area.

All the board members have expressed their concern that on-duty employees have an inadequate place to sleep at night. To alleviate that, the board voted to allow Horvath to enter negotiations to lease a modular unit recently used by the Queen Creek (AZ) Fire District.

It has bedrooms, kitchen and bathrooms in its 15-foot by 66-foot space and will replace an old construction trailer that employees are now sleeping in. Horvath said it could be installed around the end of this year.

The Tubac Fire District includes the north half of Rio Rico, all of Tumacácori and Tubac, and the south half of Amado.

There are three other fire stations; the one near the Peck Canyon interchange of Interstate 19, and two east of the Santa Cruz River in Rio Rico at 333 Camino Josefina (Station 3) and 149 Ruta Camaron, (Station 4).

Connelly said the board also should discuss the futures of Station 3 and Station 4 which are “big, beautiful fire stations” but which are in rural areas and don’t have as many calls to respond to as do Stations 1 and 2.

Horvath said she hoped the fire board will vote, at some time in the next few months, to give her the authority to move forward on the potential replacement project so she can bring in more information and answer questions.

Board member Candy Clancy said it’s important to hold community forums so taxpayers can understand all the ramifications.

There was no talk about where the potential new fire station would be constructed. Horvath said the fire district might be able to sell the land on which the current station is located to help with construction costs, and after the meeting she said, “We have some property we’re looking at” but didn’t describe that.

Board chairperson Mary Dahl said after the meeting that she expects the topic to be discussed again at upcoming monthly meetings. The next meeting, which is open to the public, is Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 9 a.m. at Fire Station No. 2. Meeting agendas and other information can be viewed at www.tubacfiredistrict.org.

glOria Fraser giFFOrds brings the day OF the dead tO liFe at breakFast With histOry On OctOber 15th

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a unique event that celebrates the lives of deceased loved ones with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life. This popular Mexican and Latin American observance recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a continuum with birth, childhood, and adulthood. During Dia de los Muertos, the dead are part of the community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share celebrations with their loved ones.

On Tuesday, October 15th, at 8:30 am, author, professional art conservator and authority on Spanish colonial art, Gloria Fraser Giffords, will bring the Day of the Dead to life during Breakfast With History at Wisdom’s Cafe, hosted by The Tubac Historical Society.

Gloria Fraser Giffords is the author of “Mexican Folk Retablos and The Art of Private Devotion: Retablo Painting of Mexico.” After studying and documenting religious properties in Northern New Spain over the course of 30 years, Giffords wrote “Sanctuaries of Earth, Stone and Light,” published by the University of Arizona Press. Besides her interest in art and architecture, she is also an art conservator and Fellow with the American Institute for Conservation with principal interest in polychrome statuary and oil on canvas and metal surfaces.

Tickets for Giffords talk and a full breakfast at Wisdom’s are $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. To reserve your place at this enlightening and festive 8:30 am event, call: 520-398-2020. You can also purchase tickets online at www.ths-tubac.org or mail a check payable to the Tubac Historical Society to: THS, PO Box 3261, Tubac, AZ 85646-3261.

About The Tubac Historical Society: Tubac Historical Society was formally organized in 1967 and today continues to preserve and promote local and southwest history. The Society’s Brownell Research Center and Library is located at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd., Tubac. It’s open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays or by appointment. For more information, call 520-398-2020 or email: info@ths-tubac.org.

ACTIVITIES

Tubac Nature Center, 50 Bridge, Tubac

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TUBAC NATURE CENTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE. OCTOBER 2019

NEW OPEN HOURS FOR THE NATURE CENTER BEGINNING OCTOBER 2, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY 10 TO 2 PM, SUNDAY 12 TO 4 PM

TUESDAYS, 8 TO 11 AM, BIRD WALK, we will meet at Tubac Nature Center, Rm 2B, 50 Bridge Rd. Usual walk route along a nearby section of the Anza Trail, flat terrain. Every effort will be made to keep groups small when multiple leaders are available. All skill levels welcome. Bring binoculars. Birding by sight and sound. Leader: Jim Karp, jkarp@syr.edu.

OCTOBER 3, 2 TO 3:30 PM, OUR NIGHT SKY - THE IMPACT OF DISAPPEARING DARKNESS, at Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. Jennie MacFarland, Bird Conservation Biologist from Tucson Audubon Society and Adam Dalton, Program Manager with the International Dark Sky Assoc. will address the adverse effects of light pollution on human health and our ecosystem and the steps required to achieve a Dark Sky Designation. The event is sponsored by Tubac Heritage Alliance, Lowe House Project, and Tubac Nature Center. Contact: TubacHeritageAlliance@yahoo.com

OCTOBER 9, 2 TO 3:30, THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER: A LITTLE PHYSIOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, BIOLOGY AND HISTORY, at Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. Dan Judkins will talk about all things natural and historic along the Santa Cruz River. He has walked the full length of the river in the U.S. and in Mexico. He has a deep background in history and medicine bringing a unique perspective to the River and its surroundings. Contact: djudkins1950@gmail.com.

OCTOBER 23, 6:45 TO 7:45, DARK SKIES OVER TUBAC, meet at Ron Morriss Park in Tubac (the dog park). The always entertaining, John O”Neill, will be directing our attention to the stars and constellations to locate the horse with wings, a cute dolphin, and giant swan some call the Northern Cross. All levels of experience. No pop quizzes! Contact: warbler500@yahoo.com.

OCTOBER 30, 9 TO 11 AM, NATURE WALK ALONG THE ANZA TRAIL, meet at Tubac Nature Center, Rm 2B, 50 Bridge Rd. Botanist, Michael Dunn, will lead the walk along a section of the Anza Trail to find what plant life lingers before the quiet of Winter sets in. Contact: dunn.levey@gmail.com.

EVENTS @ THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS

with plaques on each javelina identifying the artist, sponsor and name of the javelina. Maps and brochures will be available at Tubac Center of the Arts and the Tubac Chamber of Commerce. The season-long art installation will be in place through late March of 2020 and will culminate with a live auction. For more information go to www.javelinasdetubac.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019 –EXHIBITIONS IN THE MAIN GALLERIES - ARIZONA AQUEOUS XXXIV For over 3 decades, Arizona Aqueous has delighted visitors and residents alike with beautiful art created using water media on paper. In partnership with the Mexican Consulate, Dalila Mar, a talented artist from Hermosillo will have work displayed in the Master Gallery. The Studio Gallery will feature work by Tucson painter, Jesse Bourque.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 5:00PM – ARTS SPEAK PRESENTATION, “THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL: AMERICAN SCENERY, IT’S BEAUTY AND MAGNIFICENCE”

Join Harry Hakanson to learn about The Hudson River School of art and how it has influenced the search for an American identity in art in the 19th century. Admission: Free for TCA Members, $8/Nonmembers and guests. Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7:00PM- - DANIKA &

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1- 18TH, 2019 –“PLEIN AIR ON THE SANTA CRUZ” See the juried work of those plein air artists who have spent a week of paint-outs and workshops at Rancho Santa Cruz and local areas throughout the Santa Cruz Valley. Special reception at Tubac Center of the Arts from 5-7pm on 11/1. Go to www.pinchusiontubac.com or contact Virginia Vovchuk at 520-339-5220 for more information.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019 5PM – TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS ANNUAL MEETING Join fellow members for a “western style” catered dinner in the Smith Gallery at Tubac Center of the Arts. Hear annual reports from the Board of Directors on the past year, election of new board members and a chance to win “Best Dressed Western” contest. Dinner catered by Wisdom’s restaurant. For reservations call 520-398-2371.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 7PM FREYA CREECH

THE JEB CONCERT

Kicking off the Performing Arts series, this dynamic duo will be entertaining “cabaret style’ with dynamic and uplifting songs. Save by getting season tickets at www.tubacarts.org where you’ll see the full line up of music and drama scheduled throughout the season. You can also call 398-2371 for more information or to purchase tickets. Individual tickets will be available after 10/11. You don’t have to drive to Tucson or Phoenix for wonderful entertainment…it’s right here in Tubac!

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OCTOBER 26,

“JAVELINAS DE TUBAC” ARRIVAL

Be ready to discover “wild” Javelinas throughout the village of Tubac, enjoy funfilled activities, a scavenger hunt and see these amazing creatures painted by area artists.

Over 40 adult and six sets of babies will be at various locations

VIOLIN CONCERT Second in the performing arts series features the virtuosic violinists of London, Salzburg and Munich performing a sensuous and vibrant concert. Seating will be cabaret style at TCA’s Smith Gallery. Call 520-398-2371 for tickets or go to www.tubacarts.org.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9-10 JAN THOMPSON WORKSHOP –“INTO THE LIGHT” Enjoy this 2-day workshop working with pastels. Learn from a master teacher and enjoy working with immediacy and vibrant colors. Whether or not you have ever tried pastels before, are an experienced or beginner, pastels is like drawing and painting at the same time. Class time: 10am-4pm Register on line at www. tubacarts.org or call 520-398-2371

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2019 -- COWBOY CHRISTMAS – QUICK DRAW PAINT-OUT This year’s Cowboy Christmas event is sponsored by Casa de Tesoro. Come watch artists at work and have a chance to bid on your favorite painting. Proceeds from the auction of work by local artists go to support the HI ART program at Tubac Center of the Arts where high school students throughout the Santa Cruz Valley can exhibit their work, win awards and scholarships for graduating seniors. For more information contact TCA at 398-2371 or Casa de Tesoro Fine Arts Gallery at 520-455-7376, www.casadetesoro.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019 –JANUARY 6, 2020

– EXHIBITIONS IN

THE MAIN GALLERIES Members’ Juried Exhibition is the annual exhibit where visitors can vote for their favorite piece. The artist receiving the most votes will win the prestigious “Masters Meed Award” and be listed on the permanent plaque at TCA. Master artist Virginia Hall’s work, Summation: Paper Dolls and Roller Skates will be in the Master Gallery and Barbara Kuzara’s Silent No More will be exhibited in The Studio Gallery.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29TH -31TH – HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOWS & MATA ORTIZ WEEKEND

Stop and shop at TCA, meet the artists, and find wonderful one-of-a-kind creations in jewelry, artistic apparel, ceramic and more. Potters from the famous village of Mata Ortiz will be here in person on Saturday & Sunday with pottery in all sizes and prices.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6-7 –

LUMINARIA NIGHTS

Bring the whole family in to see the village filled with the magic of lights everywhere. Visit Santa at TCA in front of the fireplace. Trunk show artists will also be here both evenings with unique gift ideas.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6-8 MICHAELIN OTIS –WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Come explore “Painting the Soul- People and Animals in Watercolor” with an award winning artists, instructor and author. This 3-day workshop will show you how to draw accurate faces, get a likeness, and paint it in watercolor. Class time: 10am-4pm Register on line at www.tubacarts.org or call 520-398-2371

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH – 5PM – ART SPEAKS

PRESENTATION “FROM A SCRAP OF PAPER” Come and learn from artists Virginia Hall & Barbara Kuzara about creating art and their inspiration. You will see the work of both these artists in the Master and Studio galleries from 11/22/19 -1/5/20. Meet them in person at this session of the ongoing Art Speaks series. Free for TCA members, $8 suggested donation for guests. Go to www.tubacarts.org for more information.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH – 7PM – PERFORMING

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WITH WOLFE BOWARTS Don’t miss this entertainer whose work has been called “hilarious, gentle, and beautiful vision of theater.” Go to www. tubacarts.org for tickets or call 520-398-2371. Cabaret style seating at this fun-filled evening.

TUBAC FIRE DISTRICT PROMOTES CAPTAIN

BEN GUERRERO TO DEPUTY CHIEF

A long-time Captain and 15 year employee at the Tubac Fire District has been promoted to Deputy Chief. Benjamin Guerrero, a resident of Santa Cruz County, started with the Tubac Fire District as a reserve firefighter in 2002 and became a full-time firefighter in 2004. Chief Guerrero is certified as a paramedic, hazardous materials technician, Blue Card Command technician, graduate of the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association Regional Battalion Chief Academy, and recently completed an associate degree in Paramedicine from Pima Community College.

Chief Guerrero will serve Tubac Fire District in the position of Deputy Chief-Operations and will oversee all aspects of emergency operations for the fire district, including emergency medical services, fire suppression, and training. According to Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath, “Chief Ben Guerrero has a high standard of performance for himself and his crew members. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the deputy chief position, where I anticipate he will have an immediate impact on Tubac Fire District emergency operations.”

Chief Guerrero’s recent accomplishments in an administrative captain role include spearheading the District’s effort to achieve Premier EMS Agency Program status with the Arizona Department of Health Services as well as streamlining the billing process to increase collections of ambulance transport revenue. Chief Guerrero oversees the fire district emergency records management system and the firefighter recruitment processes.

Chief Guerrero will participate in an official badge-pinning at the Tubac Fire District monthly fire board meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, at 9:00 am at Station #2. The public is invited to attend.

About Tubac Fire District - Established in 1974 and operating out of four fire stations, the Tubac Fire District provides fire and emergency medical services, which include fire suppression & wildland firefighting, emergency medical response, rescue, fire prevention, public education and a host of non-emergency services such as venomous creature removal. - Currently deploying normal daily operational staffing of 8 personnel, the District responds to approximately 1600 calls per year. TFD provides service with a Type I engine, an ALS/BLS ambulance, one water tender, and one Type 6 brush truck operating out of each fire station. - The District administrative office is located at 2227 E. Frontage Road; this location is also home to TFD Station 1. Station 2 is located at 1360 W. Frontage Road in Rio Rico; Station 3 at 333 Camino Josefina in Rio Rico; and Station 4 at 149 Ruta Camaron in Rio Rico. - To learn more about the Tubac Fire District, call (520)398-2255, or visit our website at www.tubacfire.org.

Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (FLWO), Historic Canoa Ranch and Sonora Astronomical Society (SAS) have announced the schedule for the 2019/2020 Southern Arizona Star Party lecture series to be held at the Ranch from September to May. Previously held from December to April, the series has added four additional dates, and new science topics, to accommodate the increasing popularity and reach of the program.

“Our neighbors and residents love astronomy and the night sky. It’s at the very core of who we are in Southern Arizona,” said Amy C. Oliver, Visitor & Science Center Manager and Public Affairs Officer, FLWO. “Adding dates and a wider breadth of presentation topics to the program was a no-brainer for everyone involved.”

The 2019/2020 series will also see a wider speaker pool. “The deep connection to the night sky in Southern Arizona has created an amazing pool of experts and science communicators from Tucson down to Nogales,” said Oliver. “This season, we’ll be hearing about citizen science projects, what’s going on at other observatories, and the astronomical projects happening right here in our community.”

Dates for the 2019/2020 Star Party series are: (in 2019) October 25, November 29, December 27, (in 2020) January 24, February 21, March 20, April 24, and May 22. Start times for each event will be announced on the Historic Canoa Ranch event calendar and the Fred

Lawrence Whipple Observatory Facebook page. The star party lecture series is free and open to the public, and does not require reservations. Each event starts with an astronomy lecture and is followed by stargazing with members of SAS. Star parties are weather-dependent.

Kicking off the 2019/2020 lecture series is Dr. Edward Schmidt of Green Valley. Dr. Schmidt’s presentation will focus on how volunteers in the community can make a difference in real scientific research by engaging in Citizen Science projects. Dr. Schmidt taught astronomy at the University of Nebraska for four decades. He now teaches at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Green Valley and serves as a tour guide and docent at FLWO.

“Whether through citizen science, or coming out to a star party, astronomy is about, and for, everyone in our community,” said Oliver. “We look forward to welcoming more members of the community and to helping our friends and supporters keep their connection to the night sky vibrant and alive.”

About Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory and Center for Astrophysics - Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, the Center for Astrophysics (CfA) | Harvard & Smithsonian is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory. CfA scientists study the origin, evolution and ultimate fate of the universe.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 - OUR NIGHT SKY – THE IMPACT OF DISAPPEARING

DARKNESS - 2:00 P.M.–3:30 P.M. 80% of Americans can no longer see the Milky Way! On Thursday, October 3 from 2–3:30 p.m. at the Tubac Community Center, Jennie MacFarland, Bird Conservation Biologist with the Tucson Audubon Society, and Adam Dalton, Program Manager with the International Dark Sky Association, will address the adverse effects of light pollution on human health and our ecosystem and the steps required to achieve a Dark Sky Designation. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session. The Tubac Heritage Alliance, Lowe House Project, and the Tubac Nature Center have organized this presentation in order to expand awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of a Dark Sky designation, and to provide information about how residents can participate in making Tubac a Dark Sky Friendly community. The Tubac Community Center is located at 50 Bridge Road, Tubac. To learn more about the Tubac Dark Sky Initiative and other Dark Sky Communities, contact the Tubac Heritage Alliance at (520) 500-7926 TubacHeritageAlliance@yahoo.com and https://www.facebook.com/ preservetubac/ PHOTO ATTACHED

OCTOBER 10 - TUBAC WRITERS RE-GROUP & MEET & GREET NEWCOMERS - 4:00-6:00 P.M. - Could you be interested in joining the Tubac Writer's Group that meets every first and third Thursday, 4-6, at the Lowe House Project? If so, come to our opening meeting to see if it's right for you.  We critique each other's writing; all of us are involved in some kind of on-going project--literary prose, not journalism or poetry for this group. Tell others: this is the day we decide on which eight writers in our area (Green Valley to Nogales) will participate (we already have four returning from last year, so can accept only four more).Poetry folks interested in sharing, reading, or just listening to poetry can come to the on-going monthly Poetry Alive group that meets the last Sunday of the month, same hours and place. 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac. For more information, contact Bill at wmcstephenson@ gmail.com, or 520-878-7965

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 - BIRDHOUSE PAINTING PLAYSHOP WITH PAMELA

CRITTENDEN - 10:00 A.M. TO NOON - Come join the fun of painting and decorating a wooden birdhouse! We will have lots of "Bling" for you to choose from to make your creation your own! No experience necessary. Make a day of it with friends with birding along the Anza Trail before and lunch, museum discovery, gallery hopping and shopping afterwards. Fee for the birdhouse painting playshop is $30. All materials provided! The playshop is limited to 6 participants, so sign up early to get a seat! Preregistration is required. You may reserve your spot by calling Pamela at 520-612-4225. Lowe House Project 14 Calle Iglesia Old Town Tubac..

OCTOBER 17 - INTRODUCTION TO DOC'S EDITING SERVICE 4:00-5:00 P.M. - W C Stephenson is a published author and retired college professor who stands ready to assist you with your writing needs.Come to the brief meeting to see if you could use this personalized service (fees are hourly). Lowe House Project 14 Calle Iglesia Old Town Tubac. For more information, contact Bill at wmcstephenson@ gmail.com, or 520-878-7965

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 - OPENING RECEPTION - SMITHSONIAN WATER/ WAYS EXHIBIT - TUBAC PRESIDIO STATE HISTORIC PARK - TOURS 9:30 AM - 11 AM, CEREMONY 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. - Water is life. Nowhere is that phrase more obvious and compelling than in a desert. Arizona’s history is essentially the story of how Arizonans have controlled and distributed, bought, and sold, hoarded and shared, wasted and conserved, polluted and protected the state’s limited and precious fresh water supplies for farms, ranches, cities, and industries, as well as for recreation and wildlife. This exhibit, which runs through December 1, acknowledges all types of issues Arizona and the world are experiencing with water. Opening reception will include refreshments, visual artist, tours, artwork, poetry, local oral histories of the Santa Cruz River and a blessing ceremony for the river. Opening reception is free. Call for more information 520-398-2252.

SAT. OCTOBER 19 - RIO COMPARTIDO/SHARED RIVER EXHIBIT - OPENING & RECEPTION 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. - The Santa Cruz River, shared by both the United States and Mexico is the focus of artwork by creatives from both sides of the Border for the Rio Compartido/Shared River exhibit. The exhibit is complementary to the Smithsonian Institution’s WaterWays traveling exhibit Tubac Presidio State Historic Park also opening October 19 (see above) and running thou-November 2019. The public is invited to the opening reception where participating artists from both sides of the International Border will be present to discuss perspectives of the Santa Cruz River as expressed through their creative work as well as Santa Cruz River aficionados from Mexico and the United States. The two-year project is in collaboration with the Friends of the Santa Cruz River, Tubac Walking Sticks hiking club and is being made possible with assistance from AZ Humanities and Santa Cruz Community Foundation, Consulate General of Mexico in Nogales, Arizona, Imfoculta CECUN in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Lowe House Project artist residency is located at 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac in the Historic Lowe House in the heart of Old Town Tubac. The historic adobe listed on the National Register of Historic Places is just up the road from the Santa Cruz River and has sheltered families and enterprises dating back to the 1700s Spanish Colonial and 1800s Mexican periods. The Lowe House Project artist residency is an active non-profit organization fostering the tradition of Tubac: Where Art and History Meet through the arts. For more information email tubacval@msn.com and view lowehouseproject.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 & DECEMBER 5 - MIXING IT UP MIXED MEDIA WITH KAY WOMACKS 10:00 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. - An introduction playing with various elements to create unique, one of a kind creative expressions. Some materials are supplied feel free bring some of your own elements like papers, paint, string, found items and precious things, etc. to make it truly your own. Cost $35.00. Materials Fee: $5.00 A Lowe House Project artist residency playshop at 14 Calle Iglesia,Old Town Tubac. For information and to register contact Kay at womacksart@gmail.com or call 520-954-0084.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 25 - TEXTURE & PAINT A VASE PLAYSHOP WITH PAMELA CRITTENDEN 10 AM TO NOON - We will add texture to a glass container (a variety of shapes and sizes will be available to choose from) and then paint it! You may pick a seasonal theme or simply paint it your favorite color(s)! No experience necessary. Fee: $30. All materials provided! The party is limited to 6 participants, so sign up early to get a seat! You may reserve your spot by calling me at 520-612-4225. Lowe House Project 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac. Fee: $30

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 - POETRY ALIVE IN TUBAC! 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Come to just listen or read--yours or some of your favorites. Maybe we'll enjoy a glass of wine or two, and certainly we'll enjoy each other's company. It's free, though donations to the non-profit Lowe House Project will be greatly appreciated. Lowe House Project 14 Calle Iglesia Old Town Tubac. Contact Bill Stephenson at 520-878-7965 or wmcstephenson@ gmail.com

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8 –BIRDHOUSE PAINTING PLAYSHOP WITH PAMELA CRITTENDEN 10:00 A.M. TO NOON - Come join the fun of painting and decorating a wooden birdhouse! We will have lots of "Bling" for you to choose from to make your creation your own! No experience necessary. Lowe House Project 14 Calle Iglesia Old Town Tubac. Fee: $30. All materials provided! The playshop is limited to 6 participants, so sign up early to get a seat! You may reserve your spot by calling Pamela at 520612-4225.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 ALONG THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER…WE LIVE HERE! 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. - Free Village-Wide Festival Celebrating the Santa Cruz River In the Heart of the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. A Full Day of Discoveries and Hands-On Experiences On, Along and About the Santa Cruz River Habitat, Inhabitants and Haunts—Past and Present! Free Family Fun*Guided Hikes& Birding* *Tours in Historic Adobe Buildings* We Live Here Too! Scavenger Hunt* *Open Houses* Art Exhibits*Concert*Films*Puppet Performances*Demonstrations & Talks* Birdhouse Making* Food**Booths offering Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Foods, Facts, and Fantastic Takeaways* For event information, email tubacval@msn.com and view lowehouseproject.com. Made possible by Tubac Non-Profit Organizations, Volunteers, Merchants, Sponsors, Donors and AZ Humanities. For information about participation, contact Lowe House Project, Nancy Valentine, tubacval@msn.com and view lowehouseproject.com

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22 - TEXTURE & PAINT A VASE PLAYSHOP WITH PAMELA CRITTENDEN - 10 AM TO NOON - We will add texture to a glass container (a variety of shapes and sizes will be available to choose from) and then paint it! You may pick a seasonal theme or simply paint it your favorite color(s)! No experience necessary. Fee: $30. All materials provided! The party is limited to 6 participants, so sign up early to get a seat! You may reserve your spot by calling me at 520-612-4225. Fee: $30. All materials provided!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 - MIXING IT UP MIXED MEDIA WITH KAY WOMACKS - 10:00 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. An introduction playing with various elements to create unique, one of a kind creative expressions. Some materials are supplied feel free bring some of your own elements like papers, paint, string, found items and precious things, etc. to make it truly your own. Cost $35.00. Materials Fee: $5.00 A Lowe House Project artist residency playshop at 14 Calle Iglesia,Old Town Tubac. For information and to register contact Kay at womacksart@gmail.com or call 520-954-0084.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 -

"STUMBLING

TOWARD LOVE” READING

AND SIGNING WITH WC STEPHENSON 4:00 P.M. – 6 P.M.  Join this Tubac author for a reading and signing of his latest work about two retired guys finding their lives converging around a mysterious woman and trying to make sense of different understandings of women, love, and purpose.  For more information, contact Bill at wmcstephenson@gmail.com or 520-878-7965

FRIDAY DECEMBER 13 – HOLIDAY WINE & PAINT PLAYSHOP WITH PAMELA CRITTENDEN 2:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. This is an open paint playshop with a holiday theme! You'll be provided everything you need….a 16x20 canvas, paints & brushes! Just bring your favorite wine and enjoy an afternoon of fun and creativity! Let your wild side loose on canvas! The party is limited to 6 participants, so sign up early to get a seat! Fee: $30. You may reserve your spot by calling Pamela at 520-612-4225.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 - POETRY ALIVE IN TUBAC! 4:00-6:00 P.M. Come to just listen or read--yours or some of your favorites. Maybe we'll enjoy a glass of wine or two, and certainly we'll enjoy each other's company. It's free, though donations to the non-profit Lowe House Project will be greatly appreciated. Contact Bill Stephenson at 520-878-7965 or wmcstephenson@gmail.com

SMITHSONIAN WATER/WAYS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION— SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, THE PRESIDIO - Water is life. Nowhere is that phrase more obvious and compelling than in a desert. Arizona’s history is essentially the story of how Arizonans have controlled and distributed, bought, and sold, hoarded and shared, wasted and conserved, polluted and protected the state’s limited and precious fresh water supplies for farms, ranches, cities, and industries, as well as for recreation and wildlife. This exhibit, which runs through December 1, acknowledges all types of issues Arizona and the world are experiencing with water. Opening reception will include refreshments, visual artist, tours, artwork, presentations, poetry, local oral histories of the Santa Cruz River and a blessing ceremony for the river. Event is free. The Old Town Tour, 9:30 am- 11 am & The Santa Cruz River Tour, 11 am- 12:30 pm. Call for more information 520-398-2252.

TUBAC’S 6TH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, NOON - 4 PM AND AFTER PARTY FOLLOWING PROCESSION - The Tubac celebration of Día de los Muertos is an event exuberantly honoring our ancestors and community. Everyone is welcome to create an ofrenda or altar and these will be displayed throughout the community. From Noon until 4 pm, at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park we’ll have face painting, live music, food vendors, beer garden and margaritas, silent auction, performances from the Montessori School, ballet folklorico dancers, Rafael & Rebecca, and the Nogales Marching Band and Mariachi Band, ofrenda exhibits and crafts for the children. In the afternoon a procession will march through the streets to the Tubac 'Cementery' and end at a symbolic bonfire and Tejano band, Suerte Musical at the after party in the Sculpture Garden at the K. Newby Gallery and after-after party drink specials at Cowgirl Ugly! Participants are encouraged to come in costume, have their faces painted and bring mementos of loved ones to memorialize in the procession and at the bonfire. Purchase your tickets at the Presidio. Ticket prices $8 adults, $2 youth (7-13), children (younger than 7) are free. Bring 2 non-perishable food items for the Amado Food Bank and receive $1 off an adult admission—only one per family. Call for more information 520398-2252.

LOWE HOUSE, RIO COMPARTIDO/SHARED RIVER PROJECT: ALONG

THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER- WE LIVE HERE! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019, THE VILLAGE OF TUBAC - Join us for a celebration with a purpose— to educate people reliant on water and resources to educate our shared responsibility which ensures the future of the cultural and environmental lifesustaining gifts the Santa Cruz River provides. Experience this fabulous day-long village-wide event which will have exhibits, lectures, performing arts, films, educational workshops and activities in celebration of the Santa Cruz River. The day-long celebration is to be both complementary to the Smithsonian Water/Ways exhibit, hosted by the Tubac Presidio Park, as well as serve to be an educational message of the need to cherish and protect our local water ways— the Santa Cruz River. Activities scheduled throughout the day, and conducted by members of Tubac’s relevant non-profit organizations, are intended to highlight the rich cultural and environmental heritage of the bi-national waterway— one shared with US/Mexico Borderlands, Tubac and communities all along the river’s 185-mile stretch. For more info contact tubacval@msn.com or info@ tubacpresidio.org.

SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: JACK LASSETER-“THE SONORAN DESERT, THIS PLACE WHERE WE LIVE”, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2 PM, THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS - Are you interested in learning more about the ecology of Southern Arizona? Come and hear Jack explain why jackrabbits have such long ears, why mountain lions’ forepaws are larger than their hind paws, why the cacti do their photosynthesis at night, why the grooves on the south side of the saguaros are deeper than those on the north, and much more about the Sonoran Desert’s flora and fauna. Whether you are new to the desert, or have lived here all your life, you will go away saying, “Wow, I didn’t know that!” Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served

in the beautiful gallery setting of the Tubac Center of the Arts. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports the Presidio and TCA programs. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252.

THE TED RAMIREZ CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: TISH HINOJOSA & TED RAMIREZ, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 2 PM, THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS - Tish Hinojosa has drawn numerous critical accolades for her borderless approach to music, blending Mexican folk and country music with a modern singer/songwriter sensibility and touches of pop. Inspired by Linda Ronstadt and Joan Baez, Hinojosa took up singing when she was in high school, and after working as a backing vocalist for Michael Martin Murphy and a stint as a contract singer in Nashville, she settled in Austin, Texas, where her eclectic blend of influences found an appreciative audience. 1989's Homeland and 1990's Culture Swing spread her reputation nationwide, as she impressed critics as well as music fans. Recording in both Spanish (1995's Frontejas) and English (2000's Sign of Truth), Hinojosa's clear, sweet vocals and compassionate songs pleased fans, but she performed and recorded less often after relocating to Germany in 2007. Hinojosa became active again after returning to the United States, releasing an album inspired by her experiences, West, in 2018.Tish will be in concert with our own artist-in-residence Teodoro Ted Ramirez at the Tubac Center of the Arts. Tickets are $25. Seating is limited, call 520-398–2252 today to reserve your seat.

SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: JACK LASSETER-“NAVAJO CODE TALKERS”, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2 PM, THE TUBAC PRESIDIO - This is the famous story of the Navajo Code Talkers in the Pacific during WWII, through the eyes of Chester Nez who, like so many other Navajos, just wanted to serve his country and make his father proud. He and his fellow Navajo Code Talkers did so much more than that—but they were prohibited from talking about their contribution to the war effort even after they came home. It is truly a stirring and unbelievable story of American patriots that you will never forget. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252.

THE TED RAMIREZ CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: SOUTHWEST FOLK MUSIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT, SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, 2019 FROM 2 TO 4 PM, THE TUBAC PRESIDIO - The concert is a cross-section of many styles of stellar regional and international folk songs and stories, framed in a Southwestern Christmas theme. The concert is a fun filled and unique music event, and not to be missed. Join Ted and his amazing musical guests for an afternoon of authentic Southwestern Christmas season culture and music. Invite friends and family and experience a real Southwest tradition. Tickets are $25. Seating is limited, call 520-398–2252 today to reserve your seat.

TOURS

Nogales – Our most popular one-day tour, providing an introduction to the rising city of Nogales, Sonora, and amazing non-profit leaders. Tour dates: Sept 25, Nov 21, Dec 4.

Gastronomic – Mexican food is much more interesting than you thought! Join us for this delightful one-day tour of restaurants in Nogales, Mexico: Oct 19, Nov 23, Dec 5.

Magdalena – The “magical pueblo” of Sonora is the final resting place of Padre Kino. The city has a charm all its own: Oct. 15, Dec 17

Rio Sonora – One of our most beloved tours, this beautiful river valley with charming small towns and boutique hotel has lots of surprises: Oct 12-14 (3 days, 2 nights)

Hermosillo – The capital of Sonora is a bustling city of one million people with great cuisine, historic significance and a family ambience people love: Nov 7-9 (3 days, 2 nights)

BORDERLANDS FORUM & EVENTS (details on our website)

• Oct 8 - BCA Round-up (Info on classes & tours) – GV, 2:00 pm

• Oct 11 - BCA Volunteers – Tubac, 10:00 am

• Oct 15 - Let’s Speak Spanish! (Kick-off) – Tubac, 9:00 am

• Oct 18 - Stranger at My Door (author event) – Tumacacori, 2:00 pm

• Oct 18,25, Nov 1 - U.S. Immigration Policy: Then & Now – GV, 9:30 am

• Oct 26 - Day of the Dead – GV, 1:30 pm

• Nov 5 - Gallina Pinta Workshop –Tubac, 3:00 pm

• Nov 16 - Brunch & the Border – GV, 10:00 am

SOUTHWEST WATER/WAYS: A LOCAL

PERSPECTIVE

ART EXHIBITION, AND THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER CHILDREN’S ART

• Nov. 22 - “The Long Shadow” (film) –GV, 2:00 pm

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EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY: OCTOBER 19TH- DECEMBER 1ST. This exhibit looks at political and economic efforts to ensure access to water and explores how human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways to protect water resources and renew our relationship with the natural environment. The Presidio and Global Community Communications Alliance display artwork by children from Santa Cruz County in the foray of the Historic Schoolhouse. This exhibition dives into water--an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically. Don’t miss it! The children’s exhibit runs through December and is included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Show your Tubac ID and get in for FREE, courtesy of a grant from Epcor Water Company.

• Dec 13 - Mining Heritage of the Borderlands – Tubac, 1:30 pm

• Coming Up: Tour to Alamos, Feb 26Mar 2, 2020

Details about our diverse offerings of borderlands-focused classes, presentations and tours are subject to change.

For description, pricing detail or to register, visit our website www.bordercommunityalliance.org or call 520-398-3229 or 520-419-1960

OCTOBER 12 ~ COTTONWOODSTOCK OUTDOOR CONCERT at HISTORIC RANCHO SANTA CRUZ featuring 4 bands. This event is pre-sale ticket only. $40 via www.CottonWoodstock.com. RV's and campers welcome! See ya there!

OCT. 13TH 1 TO 5 HAL EMPIE GALLERY - 33 TUBAC ROAD. BOOK PARTY! Celebrating the publication of Hal Empie’s famous cartoons. Music by western recording artists Way Out West. Please call if you plan on joining us! 398-2811

OCTOBER 19, 2019, 4:00PM - 8:00PM. NAVAJO TACO AND FRYBREAD SALES AT ST. ANN'S PARISH CENTER: Create your own taco with a variety of toppings! Eat in or take out. Music, Silent Auction featuring many local artists and businesses. Come to 2231 W. Frontage Road, Tubac, Arizona!!! For more information: 520-398-2646

OCTOBER 19, 2019, SATURDAY, 9AM-12 NOON. COMMUNITY GARDEN OF TUBAC WORK PARTY - (The Garden is located at 50 Bridge Rd behind the Community Center.) The Work Party will be followed by a pot luck lunch ….bring a dish to share. Please support the Community Garden of Tubac by getting involved, helping out at Work Parties, donating, or getting a garden plot of your own (we have 3 left!.) For questions and information contact Francie Handler @ 505-6607877 or francesyhandler@icloud.com

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BIRD WALKS AT TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Come explore Tumacácori National Historical Park’s birding hotspots! Guided bird watching strolls will take place on the first and second Saturday of October (October 5 and 12), during the fall migration season. The walk meets at the Tumacácori Visitor Center, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the morning for as long as birds are active.

Bird walks will start up again in January, taking place on the second Saturdays of the winter and spring months. Walks in January and February begin at 8:30. The start time moves to 8:00 as the weather warms during March and April.

Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Walking will take place on and off trails throughout the park’s varied habitats. While bringing your own binoculars is recommended, the park has several pairs of binoculars available for loan to participants.

OCTOBER 26TH, PATRONS ARE INVITED TO COME AND PAINT A MINI

JAVELINA WITH MONTESSORI DE SANTA CRUZ

AND TCA ARTISTS. We have not been assigned a location or a time yet. But we will be in the TCA area.

OCTOBER 27 - EQUINE VOICES RESCUE & SANCTUARY FALL FUNDRAISER: CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF EQUINE

RESCUE - This annual event will be held at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa from 4:30PM to 8:30PM. It includes a three-course dinner, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, live music by guitarist Tige Reeve, a silent auction, and a live auction with renowned auctioneer Letitia Frye. Live auction items include an original 36” x 48” oil painting on canvas by Karl Hoffman of Gallery H in Tubac; two-night stay at a San Carlos, Mexico condominium; private dinner for eight with wine pairing at Gusto Osteria Italian Restaurant; and more. The silent auction will feature over 200 items including artwork, jewelry, gift baskets, collectibles, and much more! Since 2004, Equine Voices has rescued nearly 1,200 horses, burros, and mules. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit all the equines at the sanctuary. Tickets are $85.00; tables for 8 may be reserved for $600. Tickets may be purchased online at www.equinevoices.org or by calling 520-398-2814. Seating is limited so reservations should be made early. Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible.

NOVEMBER 8TH & 9TH , 2019 WILL BE THE ANNUAL GVR LAPIDARY & SILVERSMITH ARTISAN FESTIVAL FROM 9 A.M. - 4P.M. AT THE GVR WEST CENTER Admission and parking are free! - Over 100 artisan, raffles, and food will be available each day. Items available will include pottery, woodworking, jewelry, clothing, glass items, quilting, and much more. Raffle items are held during the day with items that have been donated by participating artisans. Food items can be purchased from Sweet Pea Catering. - This year’s 51st Festival is sponsored by the GVR Lapidary & Silversmith Club which is home to over 400 members. We welcome any GVR member interested in learning more about our club to visit any of the centers at East, West, or Desert Hills. - Profits from the Artisan Festival help cover operating cost and the purchase new equipment. - Enjoy a fun day out, support small businesses, and get a start on your holiday shopping.

“Brave heroes unite for the Quest of the Lost Soul”

The Rio Rico High School Hawk Theatre Company

wishes to invite you to its upcoming fall production of She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition by Qui Nguyen presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Set in Athens, Ohio, and the imaginary land of New Landia, during 1995 “She Kills Monsters: YAE” tells the story of high school student Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Please note this show is rated: PG for adult situations, language, and violence. The runtime is 90 minutes.

Director Ellison comments, “For years now our students have done the same routine of shows that set forth this classic storyline of heroes and villains. Sometimes the content being either too under toned or too tragic in nature, they haven’t explored those more modern and not so cookie cutter realms of possibility.” Last year students approached Director Ellison in an attempt to persuade him to explore new possibilities. In response to student request, RRHS Theatre will bring to stage a series of shows that are all over the genre world. Ellison commented that, “She Kills Monsters tells an amazing story of how much love can break reality and guide us to understanding, even if we didn’t know we needed it! It’s not meant to be about geeks, jocks, friends, high school. The point is that regardless of our classification we have to learn to respect each other and let love guide us in the epic journey of life.”

She Kills Monsters will run at Rio Rico High School Oct 24 at 6:30pm, Oct 25 at 4:30pm, and October 26 at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Ticket prices are $5.00 for any K-12 Student and any K-12 school staff (please bring student and/or staff id’s) and all other general admissions is $8.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased 40 minutes before each performance at the door or you may pre-purchase at the RRHS Bookstore starting September 6, 2019. Please feel free to follow our Facebook page for more details on our productions and even some sneak peeks: @RRHSTheatre

Directed By: Joseph Ellison, Assistant Student Director: Roberto Robles; Head Stage Manager: Victoria Guzman; Technical Direction: Jose Valencia, Student Technical Director: Alex Felix; Cast Includes: Elizabeth Bailey, Miren Miranda, Sergio Molina, Jesus Velasco, Briana Madril, Trinidad Beemer, Cristian Gonzalez, Atticus Birkett, Jenny Rodriguez, Jose Pablo DeLara, Tricia Benignos, Leah Munoz, Dominique Coppola, Sergio Corella, Nicole Hernandez, Samantha Beemer, Jose Pablo DeLara; Design and Construction comes from the visions of our Thespian Honor Society Students with the crew support of our RRHS Theatre Students.

The park’s lands include rare types of southwestern forest located along the Santa Cruz River. Some bird species found in these and other local habitats are not usually seen in other places in this country, and are part of the reason why visiting southern Arizona is on many a birder’s bucket list.

Admission to the park is $7.00 per adult, free for federal pass holders and children under age 16. For more information, call (520) 377-5060, or visit our website, at nps.gov/tuma

JOIN TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK TO CELEBRATE THE FRUITFUL MEMBRILLO HARVEST

On Sunday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tumacácori will savor history through the fruitful harvest of membrillo (quince) cultivated in the heritage orchard. “Park volunteers and paid staff will see the fruits of their labor enjoyed by park visitors,” says Superintendent Bob Love. Visitors are invited to explore the mission ruins, visit the heritage orchard where Arizona Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer gardening questions, and discover quince gastronomy during a cooking demonstration. Visitors who attend are invited to bring a reusable bag or purchase one at the park for $1 and pick a recipe’s- worth of quince fruit to take home. A recipe for “dulce de membrillo” will be provided by the park. The fruit cultivated in the orchard and given to park visitors provides an opportunity for visitors to experience the foods and cultural traditions of this region.

Agriculture was an integral component of O’odham culture prior to Spanish colonization. Crop varieties such as fruit trees and wheat, introduced by Spanish settlers and missionaries, transformed the diets of indigenous people and the natural landscape. After the abandonment of the Tumacácori Mission in 1848, the fruit and vegetable varieties in the neglected gardens and orchard slowly died off. The vision of reestablishing an active garden and orchard began in the 1920’s and 1930’s, but it wasn’t until 2007, with the dedication of Tumacácori heritage orchard, that this dream became a reality. The heritage orchard provides staff and visitors with an opportunity to reflect on, honor, and preserve the culture of the people who lived in the mission community. The fruit cultivated from the heritage orchard is a part of history that you can see, touch, smell, and taste.

Tumacácori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales. Take exit 29 from I-19 and follow the signs. For more information about this or future events call Tumacácori NHP at 520-377-5060, or visit the park website, at nps.gov/tuma.

For more information about the Arizona master Gardener program, a park partner, visit https://extension.arizona.edu/ pima-master-gardeners.

CANDLES, CALAVERAS, AND “COCO”: A TUMACÁCORI DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Tumacácori celebrates Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with an evening of family fun including an outdoor screening of the holiday favorite, “Coco.” The Disney-Pixar movie, which won the Academy Award in 2017 for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, features many cultural traditions of el Día de los Muertos. Admission to the park during the celebration, and participation in all activities, including the movie, is free of charge.

Before the creation of this animated story, featuring Miguel, Ernesto de la Cruz, and the rest of the Rivera family, the holiday integrated customs of native cultures, mission-era Jesuit and Franciscan priests, Spanish colonists, Mexican settlers, and citizens of the United States arriving in the 19th century. “Tumacácori is proud to celebrate this beloved holiday with friends, neighbors, and visitors from around the world,” says Superintendent Bob Love.

The adobe walls of Tumacácori’s historic church will shelter a traditional Día de los Muertos altar to hold ofrendas (offerings) in memory of loved ones. From Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, November 4, all visitors will be invited to leave photographs, gifts, tokens, messages, toys, or other traditional items as part of this community installation. Personal items left on the altar can be collected from the park during the week following Día de los Muertos, through November 8.

The evening celebration on Saturday, November 2 begins at 4:00 p.m., when visitors can begin setting up their own outdoor movie seating in front of the mission church. The area closest to the screen will be reserved for ground-level seating, while taller chairs can be placed behind. Ushers will be available to help make sure everyone has a good view of the screen. In addition to blankets, mats, and camp chairs, visitors are invited to bring a picnic dinner. (Pick up after yourselves, and no glass, please.)

Before the movie begins, free tickets will be available for popcorn, provided by a local community partner. Visitors will have the opportunity to create a colorful mask or get their face painted. Candles will light the church and cemetery for those wishing to explore the mission grounds. The movie begins on the big screen at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, call the Tumacácori visitor center, 520-377-5060, or visit the park website, at nps.gov/tuma.

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By Helen SerrasHerman, President Rio Rico Historical Society

The Bus Tour of Historic Rio Rico is an event established in 2016 and hosted by the Rio Rico Historical Society (RRHS). The RRHS holds two guided Bus Tour events every year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall, which this year will take place on Saturday November 9, 2019. The tour will visit seven historic places in Rio Rico, some favorite sites, as well as one not previously visited.

The Bus Tour of Historic Rio Rico is a great way to visit historic sites and haciendas in our area. Some of them are not open for visits from the public, or with limited accessibility, and we enjoy special lunch and drinks arrangements at the historic haciendas. All of the sites are bursting with history and the stories of the people who came here before us. The historic sites settings offer tranquil scenery, with beautiful landscaped grounds and stunning mountain ridge views. Participants will also enjoy the camaraderie of several members and board members of the Rio Rico Historical Society who join the bus tours. Tour Director, Larry Brown, will be sharing the history of Rio Rico, from prehistoric Rio Rico to this wild-west town that begun to grow in 1865 and the 5-star Hotel Santa Rita that was built here in 1881, the importance of the railroads coming through here, and how modern Rio Rico emerged 50 years ago.

The tour will meet at 9:30am at Rio Rico Community Center, at 391 Avenida Coatimundi, in Rio Rico. After a brief introduction and signing of liability forms, we will board the bus at 10:00am. Please note that this is an earlier time to start that on previous tours.

During this upcoming Fall 2019 Bus Tour, we will visit the favorite San Cayetano Calabazas Mission. The mission was established in 1755 when Father Xavier Pauer relocated at least seventy-eight Pimas to that site from their village of Toacuquita, which was closer to the Santa Cruz River. This guided tour is only available with a Park Ranger from the Tumacácori National Historic Park, otherwise the site stays locked. The very knowledgeable Park Ranger will accompany the tour participants and share the history of the area. The tour includes a 1/3-mile hike each way up a steep dirt road, but for those with some physical difficulties they may stay on the bus and wait for the next tour stop.

Next we will visit the historic Hacienda Corona de Guevavi, originally part of the old Wingfield ranch, today transformed into a beautiful, elegant Bed-N-

Breakfast location. This is a favorite stop for everyone that has taken our bus tours. Participants are thrilled and delighted by the beauty of the hacienda, the setting and scenery, and the lunch that is especially prepared for the tour. The owners will lead tours for several small groups through the hacienda’s historic rooms. One of the highlights of the hacienda is the interior courtyard walls, which feature priceless murals painted by the famous Mexican muralist and bullfighter Salvador Corona in 1942 and 1955. John Wayne and other Hollywood stars stayed at this cool, high desert location. Then, the tour will make two brief stops at the Historic Monuments erected by the RRHS. First at the Calabasas Town Site Historic Monument, the first monument erected in Rio Rico by the RRHS in December of 2017, commemorating the historic town of Calabasas, the precursor of current Rio Rico. The Monument stands across the Rio Rico Golf Club which is believed to have been the site of the all-lost now Hotel Santa Rita. The second short stop will take place at our second 50th Anniversary Rio Rico Historic Monument, erected this past May of 2019, celebrating the 50 years since modern Rio Rico was established.

The next stop on the Bus Tour will be the Rio Rico History Museum, located in the Rio Rico Shopping Center, off Rio Rico Drive. The museum opened its doors just over a year ago, on March 10, 2018 with the help of many volunteers and the sponsorship from the Garrett family. It was a far-reached dream that almost no one thought possible when the Rio Rico Historical Society was established in late 2015. Exhibits and artifacts, donated or on loan at the museum, reveal the rich history of Rio Rico from all eras: Prehistoric, Spanish, Mexican, the booming 1800s Calabasas Town Site, the Baca Float #3 Spanish Land Grant, and modern Rio Rico. The museum currently operates with the kind sponsorship of the Panousopoulos family from Nogales Property Management, and is open Monday through Saturday 1-5pm. There are several recent

changes and exhibit additions to our museum which we hope everyone will enjoy!

Next, we will benefit from a very brief Geology introduction by stopping at a characteristic geological setting. Retired geologist, and RRHS Vice-President, Chris Novak, will explain the unique geology of Rio Rico, the evolution of the Santa Rita Mountains and offer an overview of the Santa Cruz River Valley and the unique morphology of the bajadas of Rio Rico.

The next stop will be a new itinerary stop on our Bus Tours. We will visit the newly restored and opened Historic Valle Verde Ranch in Tubac. The ranch was constructed in 1936 of adobe in the old hacienda style and it is nestled on six acres bordering the historic Anza Trail. The Ranch is recognized by the Tucson Audubon Society as a top birding sight-seeing location. It is a place loaded with history and stories that the owners will be happy to share with everyone.

Lastly, the tour will visit Rancho Santa Cruz, the historic ranch built in the 1920s, restored recently as a Bed-N-Breakfast and event venue. Tour participants will enjoy the beautiful grounds with the courtyard and trees, the old hacienda and dude-ranch rooms, the lush lawn and pool. At the end of the day, everyone will relax there at the historic John Wayne Bar & Saloon with special-priced margaritas, beers, drinks and snacks.

The tour will come to an end around 5pm, and the bus will bring everyone back to the Rio Rico Community Center.

The Bus Tour cost is $40 for RRHS Members and $45 for Non-Members. We are kindly asking for all reservations to be prepaid, either by cash or check, made out to the Rio Rico Historical Society.

We recommend that participants bring good hiking shoes, hat, lots of water, sunscreen, and snacks, and if desired, a portable chair. The lunch at Hacienda Corona is included in your tour cost. Kind donations are accepted for the drinks at Rancho Santa Cruz.

For reservations please contact Tour Director, Larry, via email at rrscamp678@gmail.com, or me at 520.761.9907. You can also visit our website at www. RioRicoHistoricalSociety.org. Every Bus Tour has been a sold-out event, so please make your reservations early as the 60-seat bus tour will fill up.

As the President of the Rio Rico Historical Society, I invite all of you to join us on November 9, for the Fall 2019 Bus Tour of Historic Rio Rico. I promise that you will spend a terrific day, learning about the history of our area, enjoying the historic establishments and their warm hospitality, all set against the backdrop of the exceptional Rio Rico scenery that inspired many of us to make this area home.

Hello Dear Readers,

So good to be with you again!

I have missed writing to you—so much has happened in the past few months that I wanted to share with you. The last time we spoke spring was here and now summer is over, and we are heading into the cooler time of year. Fall is a grand time of the year, especially in our corner of the world. You can feel the slight coolness of the mornings and know that change is coming. Everyone seems happier with the shorter days and crisp evenings. We all have more energy too.

In case you missed being here in May, it was the nicest, coolest month of May, ever. The heat stayed away, we actually had a spring in Tubac, it was glorious. June wasn’t bad either. We all waited with great expectations for the beginning of the monsoon season that really never came. We had fabulous clouds, tons of lightning, window-shaking thunder, and the lovely wind. We only lacked rain. It seemed to be all around us, teasing us almost daily. Husband Gary would come home from Nogales and tell me about another gully-washer at the office. We’d hear stories about the storms north and east of us. if you ever lived here during a lively monsoon summer, you know what we all missed. The one constant as the summer wore on was the heat.

The lack of moisture didn’t stop the beautiful green on the mesas, the sweet wildflowers weren’t as plentiful but were still bright and shiny. We also had some new critters out the back door. The giant red velvet mites were amazing. Tiny little things that scurried all over the ground. These red dots were everywhere. If you didn’t get down really close to them you couldn’t see just how gorgeous they were. I had never seen them before. We also had a

resident owl. He lived in one of the Italian Cypress trees. He would screech every night and swoop down close to the doggies who were, of course, barking like animals. I’ve decided we have a really loud house. It doesn’t seem to stop the deer and the horses who come to drink at the trough or the tons of birds and bats that circle us everywhere, though, thank goodness. Neighbor Pan told me last year about a tiny ladder to put in the pool so the frogs had a way to get out when they decided they’d had enough water. I was enticed, so this year I got one and sure enough the frogs are using it to come and go out of the pool. I am impressed. I love the various visitors to our sweet spot. I am always amazed and happy about how lucky we are to live right here.

The slow easy pace of our village is slowly coming to an end. Another season of art, music, fairs, nature events, tours, yoga, dog obedience classes, all manner of activities will be starting in October, it is going to be a very busy month in Tubac. Please check out the calendar for the Tubac Community Center and read the wonderful articles that will be in this edition of the Villager. Lots of activities are going to be starting back and you don’t want to miss a one of them. We are so very fortunate to have such a plethora of talented and active people who live here. People who volunteer their time to give back to the community and who love where they live and who want to share the many wonderful attributes of this diverse area.

If you feel a need to volunteer, there are many ways to help the village.

A quick note to our super editor of the Villager, Joseph. I am so glad you’re back in Tubac and are publishing this amazing paper again. 15 years! Congratulations to you, you have been seriously missed.

I have used a quick recipe for fresh bread several times this summer. You probably have everything in your pantry ready to go. You can start this recipe and be eating warm, luscious bread in an hour. It’s a last minute addition to your dinner or have a slice of toast in the morning.

Our own Jeanie Neubauer will be signing copies of her new Santa Cruz Chili & Spice Company Recipes and History book. Jean takes us back to the 1800’s and the saddle that launched her family’s interest in the southwest.

1868 E. Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640 - PH: 520.398.2591 www.santacruzchili.com

Our friend and customer, Lisa Jaimes-Toon, is making a name for herself and honors her abuela with Carolina’s Chocolate. Using our delicious chilies, Lisa makes awardwinning Chile-Laced Chocolates. Come sample the desserts that garnered her the coveted Best Of The Valley Award!

Peg Bowden, a retired nurse and humanitarian aid worker, who lives in the Sonoran Desert and works on both sides of the fence, will join us to tell tales and sign her latest book, A Stranger at my Door.