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Self-Acknowledgement Santa Cruz County Update Events Around Tubac Artist coverage (center) Tubac Center of the Arts brings the best Borderlands Photographer Arizona Ants

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Jaunt into RĂ­o Sonora Valley 5th Annual Wine Festival Equine Voices Losing a Part of You Important Press Releases Remnants from Ruthie Anza Days' images

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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3

A decAde of inK, MAny thAnKs, And A neW coVer policy Joseph Birkett, Publisher/Editor

Fred Collins's, "Social Media" graces this issue's cover, 10 years to the month after his work was the cover art on the premiere edition of the Tubac Villager. Fred is still an active and

dedicated local artist showing his work at the Cobalt Fine Arts Gallery in Tubac, and the Villager continues on, working in earnest to reflect our area's beauty and excellence in celebration of the art of living in Southern Arizona.

In the article below, Kathleen Vandervoet has compiled some information about the long history of print in Tubac, and after that, has gathered some rather kind words about the Villager and my efforts as editor.... The words are too kind, as I am fortunate to facilitate a publication for such talented and interested people who work so hard and do so well in showcasing our amazing region. The thanks should really go to the contributors to the Villager: artists, writers, advertisers, and readers who make the publication possible each month.

Kathleen is a freelance journalist and welcomes information for the County Update and other story ideas. You can reach her at We look forward to a new year and more editions with some exciting changes and new energy. Beemer Studios will be handling some online, social media, and advertising aspects which have thus far been a struggle to keep up-to-date, as the ball of technology rolls ever faster.

Also, for the first time, the Villager is accepting cover art and profiles from Sahuarita, Green Valley, Rio Rico, and Nogales artists who are represented in Tubac galleries or by Santa Cruz County organizations. If you have made attempts in the past to share your artwork only to be rebuffed for not having a Tubac studio, please query us again.

The November 2004 issue of the Tubac Villager But a very special thanks must go to Kathleen Vandervoet. Kathleen handles the Villager's Santa Cruz County Update Contact information is at the bottom, right of this page. and often writes features and profiles. Kathleen's professional Finally, through much meandering down amnesia lane, this approach to local information is an important part of what makes month I have compiled all of the Villager covers to date and each copy of the Villager so rich and timely in content. News is put them on the center spread. See if you can identify where I hard to do correctly, and as an informed and concerned, longtime messed up the volume number which is adjusted in this issue.

Tubac resident, Kathleen Vandervoet delivers relevant news to Enjoy! and as always, thank you for reading. the readers each month with elegance and economy.

neWspAper looKing toWArd 10th AnniVersAry

by Kathleen Vandervoet

Tubac’s own newspaper comes out once a month. The Tubac Villager is beginning its 10th year and was founded in November 2004 by Maggie Milinovitch and Joseph Birkett.

Birkett, the son of Milinovitch, has been the sole publisher since buying his mother’s half in 2007. Milinovitch has been the publisher of the Arivaca Connection since 1983.

The Tubac Villager isn’t owned by a newspaper chain but is an independent journal. The costs of printing, distribution and paying writers and photographers are covered through the sale of ads – there’s no other form of subsidy or income, Birkett said.

Many residents, business owners and visitors have commented how much they treasure having a local newspaper.

Bill Green of La Paloma de Tubac said newspapers continue to have a role in our society because they provide a broader range of information and opinion. For example, he said, “On the Internet, you can de-select stories and not see them” but in a newspaper, “at least you’re exposed to everything and a variety of opinions.”

Green pointed out that he “appreciates” the Santa Cruz County Update page published each month in the Tubac Villager to learn about decisions or plans by several local government entities that affect him.

Cover:

kathleenvandervoet@gmail.com.

Beemer Studios is headed by Paula Beemer who has contributed much in the way of stories and advertising work over the years. You can reach Beemer Studios at mpstbeemer@msn.com

The small-town newspaper has been the subject of movies, plays and novels. It’s valued as a way to share information of local interest that often isn’t printed in a city newspaper due to space limits.

Volume X Number 1 November 2013

He said he and his wife, Cheryl, “feel like the Villager has been a benefit to our business over the years” and that he likes working with Joseph Birkett, “who is very accommodating.”

Lincoln Wilson of Heir Looms Old World Imports said having a printed newspaper for Tubac and nearby communities is useful, and “helps bring the community together.”

Tubac has a long history of newspapers; the first ever published in Arizona was produced here. The “Weekly Arizonan” began in March 1859 and printed 20 issues but then the press was moved to Prescott, Arizona.

In the late 1950s, Frank and Gay Griffin produced “The Tubac Arizonian.” Marie Rosenfield published “The Tubac Bugler” from 1961 to 1968.

Since 1983, the monthly Connection, based in Arivaca, has also been distributed in Tubac.

In 1984, the “Tubac Tortilla” was the village newsletter. It was a single sheet put out by the Tubac Village Council and edited by local artist Olga Leone.

George McGill published “Southern Arizona Trails” from 1986 to 1991.

Hattie Wilson revived the Arizonan name in 1991. Her “Monthly Arizonan” was produced until 1996 when she sold it to a newspaper group in Sonoita that ran it for a short time as the “Weekly Arizonan.”

In the mid-1990s, a monthly newspaper, “Santa Cruz Valley Sun,” was published for several years by the Green Valley News and included some Tubac articles.

Since 2006 it has been co-published as a small weekly paper by the Nogales International and Green Valley News.

(Information compiled by Maggie Milinovitch and Kathleen Vandervoet)

Wilson also appreciates that the Villager remains neutral rather than serving to stir up controversy. “Joseph keeps everything going in a positive direction,” he said.

Sally Robling, associate broker with Realty Executives, said, “The Tubac Villager is such a benefit to our local community as well as visitors and tourists wanting to know more about Tubac before they arrive. What a gift for people from out of town and future residents deciding if Tubac is the place for them to call home.

“It is a great resource for my clients and gives them an introduction to our community. It highlights the daily happenings as well as sharing what makes Tubac such a special, one of a kind place. Our Tubac Villager is the place where all our local information comes together. It is such a great asset to our community and resource for all who read it.

“Being able to advertise in The Tubac Villager has allowed me to showcase my clients’ homes and land. Thank you for 10 years of service to Tubac and its residents!”

“Social Media”

30x40 oil/canvas

by Fred Collins Cobalt Fine Arts Gallery in Tubac

This journal is made possible through the support of local advertisers, artists and writers... please visit their unique businesses and let them know where you saw their ad, art or article.

The Tubac Villager is a locally owned and independently operated journal, published monthly to celebrate the art of living in Southern Arizona.

Opinions and information herein do not necessarily reflect those of the advertisers or the publishers. Advertiser and contributor statements and qualifications are the responsibility of the advertiser or contributor named.

All articles and images are the property of the Tubac Villager, and/or writer or artist named, and may not be reproduced without permission.

Letters are welcome.

'The Villager is made available in racks and at businesses throughout the Santa Cruz Valley and also made available at public libraries in Arivaca, Green Valley, Nogales, Rio Rico and numerous Tucson Libraries and businesses.

November 2013 circulation: 9,000 NEXT ISSUE comes out first week in December

tuBAc center of the Arts presents "Best of the West" selected WorKs froM the MountAin oyster cluB An exclusive showing of fine art of the American Southwest on exhibit from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22, 2013. Now open to the public this amazing exhibit that has never been seen outside of the Mountain Oyster Club's private membership in Tucson, Arizona.

The

“Best of the West”

collection will be on exhibit at the

Tubac Center of the Arts from November 22 through December 22.

Mon-Sat, 10am-4:30pm, Sun, 12noon-4:30pm.

The suggested donation is

$5.00 per person.

In conjunction with the exhibition

the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa is offering special room rates of $109.00 for Monday through Thursday and $139.00 on Saturdays and

Sundays.

For reservations, please call 520.398.2211 and reference “Best of the West” special.

The Tubac Center for the Arts is located at 9 Plaza Road, Tubac, Arizona 85646.

For more information on exhibitions, classes, programs and membership, please call 520.398.2371 or visit

www.TubacArts.org

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Library celebrates anniversary

Donations can be made at all four stations; 2227 E. Frontage Rd, Tubac, 1360 W. Frontage Rd., Rio Rico, 333 Camino Josephina, Rio Rico and 149 Ruta Camaron, Rio Rico.

The Tubac branch of the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Public Library was part of the anniversary party events enjoyed during October. The public library was started 90 years ago in Nogales.

Lindsey said last year 322 pounds of food and $400 in cash was donated to the Amado Food Bank and approximately 75 children living within the boundaries of the Tubac Fire District were provided with toys and gifts.

The Tubac branch has been open for about 28 years and is located in the Tubac Community Center.

Cookies made with recipes from library books and lemonade were offered on Oct. 16, as visitors were welcomed.

Presidio receives funds

“I’m very happy it’s over with,” said Earl Wilson of Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum, referring to the settlement of a nine-month-long argument and proposed lawsuit.

County Library Director Suzanne Haddock said the first Tubac branch opened in about 1985 at the village entrance in one of the rooms that has more recently been the Brasher Realty building.

Janice Johnson of the Friends at Nogales-Santa Cruz Libraries, or FANS, was part of the festivities. She said membership in the library FANS is open to anyone interested. The group meets regularly to plan events and activities.

Dues are $5 and meetings are held at the various branches.

In addition to the main library in downtown Nogales, there are branches in Rio Rico and Sonoita as well as Tubac. For information about FANS, call Johnson at (520) 287-7882.

The library is staffed by employee Linda Lage, volunteers Margaret Robertson and Jim Haddock, and substitute volunteers Rochelle Ulrich and Caroline Megariz.

The Tubac branch is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the telephone number is 398-9814.

The 90th anniversary of the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Public Library was celebrated all day on Oct. 16 with cookies and lemonade. At the Tubac branch of the public library are, from left, Martha Richardson, Margaret Robertson, Linda Lage, and Janice Johnson.

Garbage fees likely rising

The fee to drop off garbage and recyclables at the Tubac Transfer Station will probably rise. The topic has been the subject of committee meetings and reports for several months.

The Board of Supervisors will make the final decision but a date wasn’t announced as of press deadline. A Town Hall on the subject called by Supervisor John Maynard was held in Tubac on Nov. 4 to discuss the changes.

Other town halls were held in Sonoita on Oct. 29 and Rio Rico on Oct. 30.

At the Oct. 21 meeting of the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council in Tubac, Jim Patterson gave an update.

He said an advisory committee was appointed by the supervisors several months ago and they worked with county employees to develop the recommendation as a result of budget concerns that the facility runs at a deficit.

That recommendation was given to the supervisors at an Oct. 9 meeting.

The committee recommendation included: Reducing days open in Tubac from four to three, Saturday, Sunday and Monday; raising the cost in Tubac from $7 to $8 per load to drop off garbage and any recyclables; planning to buy a glass chipper for the entire county’s use so glass can be compressed before being shipped off, to reduce transportation costs.

For a happier holiday

The Tubac Fire District employees want to provide a happier holiday for some local families. Spokeswoman Nancy Lindsey said they care collecting food and toy contributions.

The presidio park needs the money, about $69,000, that had been frozen during that time. Some will be used to repay loans made to help the state park continue to operate, and the rest is needed for maintenance and other costs, he said.

The settlement was a result of a judicial conference held Oct. 23 between the officers of the Tubac Historical Society, which managed the state park from May 2010 to March 2013, and individuals who challenged those officers after they failed to hold the annual membership meeting.

The agreement also authorized the return of 16 paintings of Arizona history by William Ahrendt that has been removed from their display in one of the presidio park’s buildings by Sam Chilcote, acting president of the Tubac Historical Society.

Also agreed was that there will be an election for officers and board members of the historical society on or before Jan. 24, 2014. The cancellation of the January 2013 election played a role in starting the disagreement.

The agreement came during a mediation session in a civil lawsuit in Santa Cruz County Superior Court. The suit was filed against Lynn Carey and her allies by the faction headed by Chilcote, acting president of the THS board elected in 2012, in an effort to clarify who would control the society.

The current board, most of whose members were elected in 2012, will run the organization until the election. Carey’s group, elected in February, cannot present themselves as the board.

School business office named ‘excellent’

It’s good to know that school district finances are handled well. For the 13th consecutive year, Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35’s Business Office was praised for having met or exceeded high standards for financial reporting and accountability.

Business Manager Isela Brown received the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2012.

The certificate assures constituents that the school district has been a good steward of their public funds, and strengthens a district’s ability to achieve the best possible bond rating.

SCVUSD’s Business Office is managed by Brown, who has served in this position for 11 years.

“Our district is on a solid financial footing because of Ms. Brown’s diligent work and that of her staff,” said SCVUSD Superintendent Rich. “We are fortunate to have someone of her caliber managing our financial well-being.”

The school district boundaries include all of Rio Rico, Tumacácori, Tubac and portions of Amado.

(For questions or comments, contact the writer at kathleenvandervoet@gmail.com) �

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@ the Church at Tubac - Wednesdays: AWANA Clubs 6:30-8pm. The Church at Tubac, 2242 West Frontage Road, Tubac. For ages 3 years old-12th grade. Call (520) 398-2325.

Sundays: The Church at Tubac Sunday Morning Worship.

Sunday School at 10am; Worship Service at 11am. 2242 West Frontage Road, Tubac. (520) 398-2325.

Mondays, 9am - Bird Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park. Free after admission to Park. Meet at east end of Campground.

Monday Night Football specials at Stable's Bar at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. Tuesdays, 9am - Hiking/Yoga Class with Pamela. 90 minutes.How about a hike which includes intervals of yoga poses designed to stretch, strengthen, and re-focus on breath? Meet at the Tubac Recreation Center. Contact Pamela at 628-9287 for more info.

Cost $8.

Wednesdays, 9am - Hybrid biking Class with Pamela. 75 minutes.Join us as we cruise the quiet streets of Tubac and bits of the Anza Trail and connect with our beautiful nature setting. This class is designed for beginners and intermediate riders.

Meet at the Tubac Recreation Center. Contact Pamela at 628-9287 for more info. Cost $7.

Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - The discussion group of the Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meets every Wednesdays thru December on Wednesdays. Questions? Call Headquarters at 520.838.0590.

Thursdays, 9:30am-noon Tubac Consciousness Team meets to explore science & spirituality at the Governor's Mansion at The Embarcadaro. Meditation/Chanting with live music, consciousness study including guest speakers, TED talks, DVD’s and more….

For more information and to RSVP for this FREE group, email pamelaridg@gmail.com or call 520.628.9287.

Thursday Night Football specials at Stable's Barat the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. Saturdays & Sundays - Avian Boat Tours of Patagonia Lake on at 8:45 and 10:00 AM. Lake

Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 Discovery Tours at 11:15 AM. Twilight Tours on Saturday evenings. Reservations Required. Call Visitor Center 520287-2791 to reserve and to find out time of departure for Twilight Tour. Cost: $5 per person per tour.

Now Thru January 31 - “Snapshots of Southern Arizona's Past Through Moments in the Present" The Tubac Presidio will host a new exhibit by award-winning photographer Patricia Descalzi. Descalzi captures moments and traditions from Southern Arizona’s past with beautiful images of Tubac’s historical Presidio, the Mission at San Xavier del Bac, Tucson's Barrio Viejo, and the wranglers of the famed White Stallion Ranch.

Included with Park admission $5 adult, $2 youth (7–13), children free. Meet the Artist Reception on Sunday, October 27. Tubac Presidio open daily 9am-5pm. 520-398-2252. * * * * * November 5, 7, 12, & 14 , 9:30am-12:30pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations.

Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering.

Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Tubac Presidio open daily 9am-5pm. 520-398-2252.

November 6, 10am-12noon - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site. Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org.

November 6 & 7 - Couple's Workshop facilitated

by Anyaa McAndrew and her husband, Gary Stamper. Do you ever feel like there's something more to your relationship than is currently showing up? There is! Every couple that comes together creates their own unique pattern of form, color, and texture, as if a third energy exists between them. Each couple has a relationship purpose and work to do together. We'll help you discover that purpose. Look at why you chose each other, what keeps you together, and what pushes you apart. Learn how to be each others best friend and healer allowing your relationship to evolve and grow into the rewarding experience you've always wanted, enriching each others lives. Anyaa is a psychotherapist, a spiritual teacher and minister, a

Master Shamanic Astrologer, Shamanic Breathwork™ Practitioner, Sacred Sexuality Educator and Imago Couples Therapist. Anyaa's work in women's empowerment and women's sacred sexuality can be accessed through her website www.goddessontheloose.com.

Gary, an ordained Shamanic Minister and Priest,is an international award-winning designer, the creator and facilitator of The Integral Warrior men's process, and is a Shamanic Breathwork facilitator.

He is also the founder and former leader of one the largest integral communities in the world. Gary is also the author of "Awakening The New Masculine: The Path of the Integral Warrior" and the transition forums at collapsingintoconsciousness.com. Together, Anyaa and Gary create a safe learning and awakening space for individuals and couples. Moon Reach Ranch, 41 Guadalupe Lane, Tubac. Suggested Donation: $494 per couple ($200 deposit holds your place). To Register for the Workshop call Anyaa at 828 788-0773 or email at anyaa@goddessontheloose.com.

November 8, 10:30am-noon - Rep. Andrea Dalessandro, D-Sahuarita (District 2), is hosting a Senior Scam Prevention Forum designed to help residents learn about resources available to protect seniors. Presenters from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office will attend the event, along with representatives from AARP, SEAGO and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’s Office. At the Nogales Senior Center,125 E. Madison St, Nogales. F ree and open to the public and the press. To RSVP email adalessandro@azleg.gov or call 1-(800)352-8404 extension 6-5342.

November 8-10 - Divine Administration Seminar. $500 early registration ($700 after 10/8/13) For serious spiritual seekers/Destiny Reservists. Topics include physics of rebellion, ascension science, protected and sacred areas, 5 epochal revelations to humankind, cosmology of the master universe, and interuniversal genetics. Held at Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, Tumacacori, AZ. Call 520-603-9932 or email info@gccalliance.org.

November 9, 9am-noon - Arizona Hearing Specialists 3rd Annual Donation Drive for St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic. Location: Green Valley: 512 E. Whitehouse Canyon Road, Suite 196 (in Madera Plaza off E. Continental Road) Tucson: 7574 N. La Cholla Blvd. (across from Foothills Mall). Donations of new and gently-used clothes, toys and non-perishable food items needed to help make a child’s Christmas special. Raffle tickets available. Contact: Charmaine Bowers 520.742.2845/cbower@arizonahearing.com for more information.

November 9, 2pm - Book Event: Southern Arizona’s Historic Farms & Ranches. Local historian and non-fiction author Lili De Barbieri will discuss her book “A Guide to Southern Arizona’s Historic Farms & Ranches: Rustic Southwest Retreats.” Our region’s historic guest ranches include Spain’s first mission in the continental U.S., a World War II prison camp, a boys’ boarding school, and a Butterfield Stagecoach stop. Intimately connected to Arizona’s land and legacy, these unparalleled retreats have hosted artists, movie stars, and politicians and continue to enrich our present-day communities by sharing their rich southwestern heritage, culture and cuisine. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tubac Presidio open daily 9am-5pm. 520-398-2252.

November 9, 3pm - The Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area's November meeting in the upstairs meeting room in the Continental Shopping Plaza.

The program will be presented by the Amado Community Food Bank.For additional information, call Democratic Headquarters at 520.838.0590.

November 9, 7pm - a screening of Winter in the Blood at the Loft Cinema, Tucson. Director Alex Smith will appear in person, as will actor Chaske Spencer, star of Winter in Blood and The Twilight Saga. Part of the Native Eyes Film Showcase produced annually by Arizona State Museum (University of Arizona). $10. For more info visit www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/public/ native_eyes.

November 9 - Arizona State Museum’s newest exhibit explores the work of Edward S. Curtis in Arizona from 1903-1928. Curtis Reframed: The Arizona Portfolios opens. Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), famed photographer of the American West, created iconic images of Native peoples at the start of the 20th century. Lauded and decried, Curtis’s sepia-toned portraits have fascinated generations of audiences and, for better or worse, continue to influence how the world thinks of American Indians. 1013 E University Blvd. www.statemuseum.arizona.edu.

November 10 - 12- 6pm, Annual Holiday Open House at Mirage & Bird Custom Botanical Designs in Tubac. Introducing 2013 collection of holiday gifts and decor. Live music by Becky Reyes, sample sweets, free raffle ticket with every purchase. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Amado Food Bank and receive a free raffle ticket.

For more information: contact Ana at Mirage & Bird, 520-248-5039 www.mirageandbird.com. In the courtyard next to 10 Plaza Road.

November 10 & 30, 11am-3pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio open daily 9am-5pm. 520-398-2252.

November 10, 2-4pm - Green Valley Library, changeishappening! presents “Too Many

Cards that say I’m Sorry,” A Commmunity Looks at Violence Against Women. A range of panelists will describe the services available to help women in abusive situations, discuss at the prevalence of violence in our community and recommend what we can do to help.

November 12, Fred DuVal, the only announced Democrat candidate for the 2014 governor's race will be in Green Valley to share his vision for Arizona.There will be two meetings open to the public:: 9:30 - 11:00 - Canoa Hills, GVR Center, 3600 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley; 3:00 - 4:30 - Madera Clubhouse at Quail Creek. Questions? Call DCSRA Headquarters at 520.838.0590 November 13, 10am–12 noon - Walking Tours of Tubac's Art History. Learn why Tubac is the town where "Art and History Meet." Join Gwen Griffin for the Tubac Presidio Park's newest walking tour to discover where Tubac's first artists worked and hear stories of their creative lives. The tour ends at the Tubac Center of the Arts where you will view the work of Tubac’s artists and enjoy light refreshments. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center.

Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $20 fee includes admission to tour the Tubac Presidio Park and the Tubac Center of the Arts. Tour limited to 20 people; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.

November 13, 1-3pm - Rep. Andrea Dalessandro, D-Sahuarita (District 2), is hosting a Senior Scam Prevention Forum designed to help residents learn about resources available to protect seniors. Presenters from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office will attend the event, along with representatives from AARP, SEAGO and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’s Office. At the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Road. F ree and open to the public and the press.

To RSVP email adalessandro@azleg.gov or call 1-(800)-352-8404 extension 6-5342.

November 14, 6:30pm - a screening of Young Lakota & Red Girl's Reasoning at the Loft Cinema, Tucson. Part of the Native Eyes Film Showcase produced annually by Arizona State Museum (University of Arizona). Q & A with Melodie Lopez (Indigenous Strategies) & Kat Sabine (NARAL) $10 For more info visit www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/public/native_eyes November 14, 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm the Annual Green Valley Alzheimer’s Education Conference will be held at the East Social Center in Green Valley The Conference is an half-day education seminar designed to provide attendees practical information and skill building. Learn the latest developments in Alzheimer’s care and practical information for all to use. We know how valuable everyone’s time is, so we are sure to pack as much useful and constructive information as possible into this workshop.

On the agenda: The Basics - Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Understanding and Treating Dementia Behaviors. Safety for Individuals with Dementia Costs for the event are $15 for families, students, professionals and individuals. Scholarships are available and no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Refreshments will be provided. For more information about the conference or to register, please contact Kelly Raach at 520-322-6601 or kraach@alz. org.

November 15, 10am-12 noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene, every Friday from mid-November through March 2014. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s first European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.

November 15, 11am-2pm, at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - Living History: Chocolate in Spanish Colonial Tubac. Explore the history, geography, and culture of chocolate in New Spain. Park Volunteer will guide you through the test kitchens of the Mayan, Aztec and Spanish Colonials, demonstrating how chocolate was processed and discussing its role in the diet, medicine and social customs of the times. Sample the energy drink that fueled the 17751776 Anza expedition from Tubac to San Francisco. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. 520-398-2252.

November 15, 7:30pm - Jack Williams, singer, songwriter - on stage. At the Tubac Center for the Arts, 520-398-2371.

November 15, 7:30pm - The Sea Of Glass— Center For The Arts presents VansGuard, a unique eight-piece band of socially and environmentally-conscious, activist-musicians whose original songs reflect their lives and their vision of a better future. The band features the dynamic vocals of songwriters and identical twin sisters DeleVan & SanSkritA. Their lyrics speak against injustice and promote sustainable living while their vocals emulate an ancient strength of Celtic origins. Age 18 & up = $13 advance / $18 day of show; Age 12-17 = $10 advance / $15 day of show; Age 4-11 = $4; Age 3 & under = FREE. This new venue just off of 4th Avenue on 7th Street is a hub for uplifting music, film, theater, speakers, dance, and more. For info & directions – http://theseaofglass.org or (520) 398-2542.

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November 15, 6:30pm - a screening of Reservation Blues, The Visit, Maq and the Spirit of the Woods, The Longest Sun, In Search of the World's Best Indian Taco, Happy Dayz, The Three Little Boys, Interview with Einstein, Run Red Walk, Horse You See & Black Cat in Space at the U of A Center For Creative Photography, 1030 N Olive Rd, Tucson. In person - Filmmakers Melissa Henry & Richard Cate. Part of the Native Eyes Film Showcase produced annually by Arizona State Museum (University of Arizona). Free. For more info visit www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/ public/native_eyes November 15 & 17 - Nicholas Wilson Workshop: "Principles of Field Sketching" At the Tubac Center for the Arts, 520-398-2371.

November 16, 2pm - Larcena Pennington: A Reenactment. Shirley Pinkerton will portray the life of Larcena Pennington Page Scott who is most remembered for being kidnapped by Apaches. In March 1860, 23-year-old Larcena was abducted by Apaches from a lumber camp in the Santa Rita Mountains, stripped, beaten, thrown into a ravine, and left for dead.

Unconscious for three days, she crawled back to camp through the snowy wilderness with no food for 16 days. One of Arizona’s greatest pioneers, Larcena lived to see Arizona’s statehood and died in 1913.

Pinkerton is president of the Arizona Historical Society’s Docent Council - Southern Division. Fee $7.50, includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. 520-398-2252.

November 16, 4:30-7:30pm - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 61st Annual Barbecue.

969 W. Country Club Dr., Nogales, exit 8 from I-19. Pit-roasted beef barbecue, tortillas, beans, dessert, beverage for $10 (adults), $6 (children), $8 (pint of barbecue). Theme basket raffle. Tickets available at the door or call (520) 281-1523.

November 16, 11am Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary to be dedicated at Arthur Pack Regional Park, 9101 N. Thornydale Road.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors and Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation will dedicate the Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary. Maeveen Behan crafted an unprecedented land use plan for Pima County that balanced growth and conservation

before she died in 2009 at age 48. The event, which begins at 11 a.m., is open to the public and will be followed by a reception at Tucson Audubon Society’s Mason Center, south of the park at 3835 W. Hardy Road. The Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary is near the pond in the park and has been landscaped with trees and shrubs from the County’s Native Plant Nursery. It has a seating area, a metal arch memorial and birding and mountain views. The 2-mile Maeveen Behan Trail connects with the Arthur Pack Regional Park Trail System, 10 other trails totaling 3.5 miles. In a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors just minutes before Behan’s death, the Board credited her with spearheading the effort that led to the County’s Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan November 16, 7pm - The Sea Of Glass— Center For The Arts presents award-winning documentary, Opening Our Eyes. The film’s Director Gail Mooney will be in attendance to give a talk on “The Power of One”.Opening Our Eyes explores how every day, all around the world, ordinary people are doing extraordinary things.

Mooney and her daughter journeyed around the globe in the summer of 2010, capturing the stories of eleven subjects on six continents who were making a positive difference in the world.

They filmed in Uganda, Poland, Russia, Nepal, Thailand, Australia, Peru, Argentina and the United States.Mooney has been published

by National Geographic and Smithsonian and has produced and filmed three documentaries. Mooney says, “I’ve spent a career and

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Recommended Ages 12 & up. $7.50.For tickets or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit http://theseaofglass.org.Proceeds benefit teen & young adult rehabilitation programs and Avalon Organic Gardens Internships.

November 17, 2-4pm - Art Opening: Tubac Across Three Centuries. A special unveiling of a new collection of historic paintings by noted Tubac artist Roy Purcell. The three paintings were commissioned by Tubac resident Chuck Ciruli and depict Tubac in the 1760s, 1860s and 1960s. Meet the artist and be among the first to view these works of art. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of the Tubac Presidio Park and Museum. Fee $10, includes admission to tour the Park. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

November 19, 9am - The monthly general meeting of AAUW will be held at Desert Hills Social Center, 2980 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News and Sun, will speak about the changes in the newspaper industry. The public is invited.

Information: 520- 398-6405.

November 20, 10am-12noon - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site. Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio. org.

November 21, 9:30am - The Border Issues Study Group presents a member of the Border Patrol administration to discuss the K-9 training program and other subjects at La Posada Retirement Center’s Rec Room.,off Continental Rd. at White House Rd., Green Valley. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Border Issues monthly presentations are open to the public.

Information: 520-269-7701.

November 21, 1-3pm - Green Valley Genealogical Society Meeting at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Cañada Dr., Green Valley. Main Program: Suzanne Brayer: “Outside the Square: Maybe Its Time for a Paradigm Shift." Are the same old ways of researching not working?

Suzanne Young Brayer is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in History/Secondary Education. She has been a teacher of history and psychology in Arizona public schools since 1980. Linda Hanson will present the Short Program, "Scandinavian Research," based on her 12 years of research on family in Norway and Sweden.I nteresting genealogy items are featured as Door Prizes, Silent Auctions and Raffles at our meetings.

Meetings are free, visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbst@cox.net) for more information, or Google: azgvgs.

November 22, 10am-12 noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene, every Friday from mid-November through March 2014. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s first European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.

November 22, 5-7pm - "Holiday Artisan Market" Opening. At the Tubac Center for the Arts, 520-3982371.

November 22, 7pm - The Sea Of Glass— Center For The Arts (Tucson) presents awardwinning documentary, Opening Our Eyes, 2011 Documentary; Recommended ages 12 & up. Mother/ daughter filmmakers, Gail Mooney and Erin Kelly, circled the globe on a 99-day journey, seeking people making a positive difference in the world. They found remarkable people showing the world how to inspire others and create positive change—through the power of ONE. Director in attendance for Nov. 16th showing for post-film talk on “The Power of One”. The Sea Of Glass—Center For The Arts in Tucson. For info & directions – http://theseaofglass.org or (520) 398-2542 November 22 thru Dec 22 - "Best of the West Art Exhibition" - Selected works from the Mountain Oyster Club of Tucson. This exclusive private collection has never been presented publicly before and will be on exhibit at Tubac Center of the Arts. Hours are Mon-Sat, 10am4:30 and Sunday's 12noon-4:30. The recommended donation is $5 per person. For information, visit www.TubacArts.org At the Tubac Center for the Arts, 520-398-2371.

November 23, 2pm - Historic Route 89 – Arizona's Main Street. One of the most scenic drives in the state, US Route 89 can be called the “Main Street of Arizona.”

Recognizing the importance of Route 89 to the history of Arizona, photographer Jim Cowlin set out ten years ago to document the landscape and towns along the road. His presentation is a guide for the savvy traveler looking to experience Arizona in all of its dimensions—the well-known, the little-known and some hidden gems. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park.

Reservations recommended, 520-398-2252.

November 27, 10am–12 noon - Walking Tours of Tubac's Art History. Learn why Tubac is the town where "Art and History Meet." Join Gwen Griffin for the Tubac Presidio Park's newest walking tour to discover where Tubac's first artists worked and hear stories of their creative lives. The tour ends at the Tubac Center of the Arts where you will view the work of Tubac’s artists and enjoy light refreshments. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $20 fee includes admission to tour the Tubac Presidio Park and the Tubac Center of the Arts. Tour limited to 20 people; reservations encouraged, 520-3982252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.

November 29, 10am-12 noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene, every Friday from mid-November through March 2014. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s first European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.

November 29, 11am-2pm, at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - Living History: Chocolate in Spanish Colonial Tubac. Explore the history, geography, and culture of chocolate in New Spain. Park Volunteer will guide you through the test kitchens of the Mayan, Aztec and Spanish Colonials, demonstrating how chocolate was processed and discussing its role in the diet, medicine and social customs of the times. Sample the energy drink that fueled the 1775-1776 Anza expedition from Tubac to San Francisco. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. 520-398-2252.

November 30, 10am-2pm - Santa Cruz Humane Society - Pet Photos with Santa, Holiday Bake and Gift Sale. Front patio of Sole Shoes, 16 Tubac Rd. November 30 & December 1 - Mata Ortiz Pottery Sale & Demonstrations sponsored by Fiesta Tours Int. Potters, Jorge Quintana, Aide Gonzales, & Gloria Hernandez and her family will back again to demonstrate forming, painting, and firing pottery. 10am – 4pm each day.

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December 5 & 18, 10am-noon - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site.

Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520- 398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252.

December 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10am-12noon Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene, every Friday from mid-November through March 2014. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s first European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.

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COME TO THE 'MAGICAL, MUSICAL HOLIDAY PARTY’ AT THE TCA!

Excitement is in the air as Tubac Center of the Arts staff and volunteers busily prepare for the launch of its first Magical, Musical Holiday Party.

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with family and friends on Wednesday evening, December 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center, 9 Plaza Road in Tubac.

For many years, the Tubac Singers, a group of vocal enthusiasts from Green Valley and Tubac, gathered at the Tumacacori Mission to sing carols and spread holiday cheer. As audiences grew larger, a new venue was required for this highly-anticipated annual event. The Tubac Center of the Arts stepped up, and is now offering a new, annual gala holiday experience. This year’s launch event will feature lavish hors d'oeuvres and desserts compliments of the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, as well as holiday cookies courtesy of Panera Bread in Tucson.

The Singers are conducted by Tubac’s own Marty Schuyler, a talented singer and pianist in her own right. Marty has been Director of the group for 20 years, offering a consistently rich program of lively, upbeat selections and ballads at Christmas Expect lots of audience participation, whimsical choreography and some delightful surprises!

The “Magical, Musical Holiday Party” will feature beloved favorites, including “The Twelve Days of Christmas,”“White Christmas,” and a lively sing-along for those who like to join in. Connie Boltjes returns as piano accompanist for a second year.

Green Valley’s Donna Thoreson will be the featured pianist for the evening. A popular performer, she continues to captivate audiences with her special brand of musical magic.

Throughout the year, the Tubac Singers presents other special performances, and new members are always welcome to join the group! All performance proceeds will benefit the Tubac Center of the Arts, the core of Tubac's artistic heritage and identity. The Center is committed to bringing the best in artistic excellence to the community.

Date: December 11, 2014 Time: 7-9 p.m.

Place: The Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ Phone: 520-398-2371 to reserve tickets. Dress: Holiday casual.

Cost: $25. per person

December 6 & 7, 5-6pm - TaliasVan’s Bright & Morning Star Choir & Orchestra will perform a Christmas concert to kick off the annual Tubac Luminaria Nights. Come early to the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights to experience this magnificent, 40-voice choir performing at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage. The choir will be singing traditional Christmas Carols, as well as a few original CosmoWorship™ sacred holiday songs written by the choir’s founder. www.GlobalChangeMultiMedia.org (520) 398-2542. Donations appreciated.

December 6, 7 & 8 - Christmas Lessons and Carols by Candelight, featuring the Tubac Chamber Artists Chorus, Soloists and Jeffrey Campbell,organ. Dec 6 at 7pm at St. Francis in the Valley Episocpal Church, 600 S La Canada Dr, Green Valley. Dec 7 & 8 at St. Philip's in the Hills Episocal Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave, Tucson. Dec 7 at 7:30pm, Dec 8 at 3pm.

December 7, 10, 15 & 29 - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252. Dec 7 from 11-3pm, Dec 10 from 9:30 to 12:30pm, Dec 15 & 29 from 11 to 3pm.

December 7, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - La Fiesta de Tumacácori 43rd Annual Celebration at Tumacácori National Historical Park The 43rd annual Fiesta at Tumacácori National Historical Park will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no charge for this event, and admission to the park is free during the fiesta. La Fiesta de Tumacácori is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley. The two-day event will feature Native American, Mexican, and Southwest food, crafts and performances. Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church. The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 10:00. Mass begins when the procession returns to the church, approximately 10:30. Please note

that no photos are permitted during the procession or mass, or while sacred dances are being performed. (“NO PHOTOS” signs will be posted prominently at restricted times and locations.) Please note that although pets are normally allowed at Tumacácori, no dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend. Tumacácori’s Anza Trailhead is closed to equestrian access during the fiesta. The Tumacácori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service and the Friends of Tumacácori. Tumacácori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales. Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs.

For information, call the Tumacácori visitor center, (520) 398-2341, extension 0.

December 8, 2-6pm - 21st Annual Wine & Cheese Among the Trees at 781 N. Linda Vista Dr., Nogales. Four varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates. View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees and numerous nativity scenes. Entire ticket price benefits St. Andrew's Children's Clinic. Tickets: $25 (adults), $5 (children). Call Clapper and DeLong at (520) 287-5929 for tickets or purchase at the door.

December 11 & 28, 10am-noon - Walking Tours of Tubac's Art History. Learn why Tubac is the town where "Art and History Meet." Join Gwen Griffin for the Tubac Presidio Park's newest walking tour to discover where Tubac's first artists worked and hear stories of their creative lives. The tour ends at the Tubac Center of the Arts where you will view the work of Tubac’s artists and enjoy light refreshments. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center.

Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $20 fee includes admission to tour the Tubac Presidio Park and the Tubac Center of the Arts. Tour limited to 20 people; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.

December 11, 7-9pm - A Magical Musical Holiday Party at the Tubac Center of the Arts. Featuring Tubac Singers, Donna Thoreson's Piano Magic, Wine, Champagne & wonderful treats to eat compliments of the Tubac Golf Resort. Tickets $25. Call 520-398-2371.

December 12, 2pm - Book Event: Dan Goss Anderson. Local author Dan Goss Anderson will discuss his novel "Stephen Downing Is Dead" and describe how he came to select Tucson's Territorial Court in 1905 as the setting for his dramatic tale of cowardice, ambition, and real love. When he is not writing, Dan practices law as a criminal defense attorney. He is a southern Arizona native and has lived in Tubac since 2003. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252.

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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 December 13th, 2013, from 6-9pm. Night in Bethlehem. Everyone is welcome to our community outreach event of the Night in Bethlehem. Come experience our church's production of what Bethlehem may have looked like on the night Jesus was born. The Church at Tubac, 2242 West Frontage Road, Tubac. (520) 398-2325 December 13 & 27, 11-2pm - Living History: Chocolate in Spanish Colonial Tubac. Explore the history, geography, and culture of chocolate in New Spain. Park Volunteer will guide you through the test kitchens of the Mayan, Aztec and Spanish Colonials, demonstrating how chocolate was processed and discussing its role in the diet, medicine and social customs of the times. Sample the energy drink that fueled the 1775-1776 Anza expedition from Tubac to San Francisco. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252.

December 14, 11am-3pm - Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado. Celebrate the holiday season at our fifth annual Holiday Open House. Meet Gulliver, our mascot and symbol of horse rescue, and our other 40+ equine "residents". Relax and enjoy live music by Amber Norgaard, food, raffles, and, of course, shopping at Gulliver's General Store! Works by local artisans will also be on display for purchase.

Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated. Information on all of our programs will be available including volunteer opportunities, horse sponsorship and horse adoption.

Parking and admission are free. Handicapped parking will be available.

For the safety of horses and humans, no dogs will be allowed. For more information call 398-2814 or visit our website: equinevoices.org.

December 14, 2pm - “The Navajo Code Talkers” - Presentation by Jack Lasseter. Popular speaker Jack Lasseter shares the history of the famous Navajo Code Talkers in the Pacific during WWII. Their story is told through the eyes of Chester Nez, who like so many other Navajos, just wanted to serve his country and make his father proud. It is a truly stirring account of American patriots that should never be forgotten. First in a series of Arizona history talks

by Mr. Lasseter hosted by the Tubac Presidio. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the community effort to “Save the Presidio.” At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.

December 15, 2pm - Carving the Woods of the Southwest - Meet the Artist Roger Ulrich.

Woodworking artist Roger Ulrich selects pieces of acacia, mesquite, juniper, ironwood, and Arizona walnut for their character and personality with their natural flaws and blemishes. Without lathes or other turning implements, he creates one-of-a-kind sculptures suitable for centerpiece display, and many are appropriate vessels for food

service. The Tubac Presidio is delighted to show a number of Roger's pieces on Sunday, December 15. At 2pm we will host a reception with wine and light refreshments. Fee $7.50 includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.

December 19th, 2013 at 7pm at the Sahuarita District Auditorium, 350 West Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita. WATOTO Children's Choir presents Beautiful Africa Come see, hear and experience the message of hope and the Gospel of Christ performed by orphaned children from Uganda through song and dance. For tickets call (520) 398-2325. $2/ person, children 10 years and under are free. www.watoto.com (This event is neither sanctioned nor sponsored by the Sahuarita Unified School District. It is provided as a community service.)

December 19, 2pm - Book Event - Roger Naylor and Route 66. “Arizona Kicks on Route 66” written by Roger Naylor and photographed by Larry Lindahl makes a rollicking jaunt across the iconic highway. Discover incredible scenery, small town getaways and homemade pie along Mother Road. For the ultimate road trip, you need the ultimate road trip book. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252.

December 22, 2pm - Southwestern Christmas Concert with Ted Ramirez. Artist-in-Residence Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez will perform a Christmas concert in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse. Recognized as the foremost Southwestern folksinger and storyteller, Ramirez is known for his powerful voice, original guitar style and insightful musical view of his beloved Southwest. A Tucson native, Ramirez founded the Santa Cruz River Band and has shared the stage with many legendary musicians including Travis Edmonson, Lalo Guerrero and Linda Ronstadt. He is a direct descendent of the first Spanish families who settled the Tubac Presidio in 1752 which adds a personal connection to his stories and songs. Tickets $18 adults, free for children 14 and younger.

Seating is limited, please call for reservations, 520-398-2252. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.

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n o V e M B e r Õ sÊ PlUMage Text and Photos by Murray Bolesta Ambling through the year, I offer a series of articles with topics connected with the month of publication. The images accompanying this article were all captured in the month of November from years past.

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ovember is a time of transition in the lower, flatter lands of southern Arizona, where most folks live. The timing of fall colors in our Sky Islands region is split between October and November due to the major variation in topography. Usually, the mountains start their show in mid October. Then, about a month later, fall leaves take their turn in the lower country, such as along the Santa Cruz river.

This fall finery graces the borderlands for just a brief interval.

November transports us from the remnants of green Monsoon into the brown winter months of the borderlands. November also sees many folks migrate from northern climes to our region to enjoy the mild season. This month some wild critters move into closer proximity, such as deer and javelina, and others vanish, like reptiles.

We give thanks in November to the harvest of borderlands beauty, and pray for the preservation of our natural, rural, and cultural heritage.

This month’s images are presented as follows.

aUTUMnÊ Mission This Franciscan church of the 1820s, Mission San José de Tumacácori, is a replacement of the original San Cayetano de Tumacácori east of the Santa Cruz River. In this image, the structure appears to float in the mesquite bosque of the valley’s riparian flood plain like a ship at sea. Its bell tower remains uncompleted, missing its intended dome. The golden ribbon above the church is the cottonwood forest hugging the banks of the river, today fed by a regulated flow.

g r e a T Ê h o r n e dÊ oWlÊ inÊ aUTUMn This bird, superior to most other creatures, watches with ennui the funny man with the camera.

Arivaca Cienega is a precious, watery portion of the great borderlands Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. Restored from its ranching past, the wetlands is but a remnant, providing a glimpse of wild Arizona before white man. Reached by a meandering scenic route paved in the early 1970s, Arivaca is a remote, historic Arizona ranching and mining treasure and a haven for artists and other lovers of rural life.

h e a r T Ê o fÊ s Y C a M o r eÊ CanYon

This canyon, in federal wilderness, is a unique borderlands jewel, a rugged, sinuous corridor with each rocky corner forming a door open to delightful discoveries.

The visitor treads gingerly: Sycamore Canyon is a precious and fragile domain demanding respect and preservation for its wild inhabitants and all future generations of visitors.

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San Pedro River, east of Tubac, follows one of the several northsouth borderlands corridors. It is threatened by thirsty development, but from time to time, and place to place, it still brandishes a modest flow of natural surface water. Even this thin flow sustains bounteous wild nature and, in this image, bestows a privileged view of a fall reflection.

Murray Bolesta is an art and heritage photographer, and has written this column since 2007.

Murray supports the preservation of our natural, rural, and cultural heritage, and sells his art prints to individuals and institutions worldwide from his website www.CactusHuggers.com and other venues.

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have to admit that despite my all-encompassing adoration of Nature, there was a time that I truly loathed Ants. This anomaly in my otherwise spotless record as a Naturalist no doubt hearkens back to my earliest years. Growing up in Philadelphia, I was fortunate to live by the expansive Pennypack Park - one of the largest and wildest city parks in the U.S.. There I cavorted at will, roaming the forests and fields, as every young explorer should.

It was in the Pennypack, as well as my rather expansive (for the suburbs) backyard that I met my first Ants.

I recall quite vividly the large, black Carpenter Ants that made the bowels of a Catalpa tree their domicile.

Allowing youthful curiosity to get the better of me, I picked up this stout species, not realizing that jaws equipped to dismantle wood were equally efficacious at nipping my flesh. Net result - dead ant!

Many a Carpenter Ant bit the dust thanks to my then vendetta, having suffered ignominiously at their jaws.

I soon expanded my assault to nearby, smaller species, laying siege to their nests and generally ingratiating myself as their tormenter.

Amazing Ant mimic (Hemipteran or True Bug) I've only seen this species once!

Despite my development as a young Naturalist in my early teens - one fascinated with birds, mammals, fossils, etc... - I lagged seriously behind in my appreciation of Ants. Truth is, that I was a science fiction movie aficionado who was creeped out by such movies as “Them.” In this classic, giant Harvester Ants, predictably mutated by the nuclear waste produced by humans, set up shop in the tunnels of Los Angeles.

This only fueled the fire of disdain I maintained for the more mundane-sized variety of Ants I continued to encounter.

Fast forward to the Peloncillo Mountains in 1987.

There, on the border of Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico I was a Wild Turkey researcher for New Mexico State University. While investigating the abundance, habitat use, and general ecology of Gould's Turkey - the largest subspecies and the likely progenitor of domesticated Turkeys - I met many new species of Ants. Little did I realize at the time that the neighboring Chiricahua Mountains harbored around 180 species, representing nearly 25% of all the Ant fauna in the U.S. and Canada combined! I truly was in Naturalist heaven, yet Ant hell!

Wood Ant

Red Harvester Ant protecting nest hole.

Myr mecophile

Among those species that I met for the first time and which vexed me the most were Harvester Ants (Pogonomyrmex spp.) and Sprayer or “Piss” Ants. I soon learned to avoid the diagnostic cleared nest areas created by the “Pogos,” which packed a wallop of a sting. The toxins contained in their venom are in some ways more dangerous to mammals (e.g. humans!) than Rattlesnake venom. A few stings can kill a mouse.

Needless to say, I gave them a wide berth.

Over the years I discovered that Harvesters are truly fascinating creatures. Their clearings above the nest likely serve the duel purposes of thermoregulation via passive solar heating - an excellent choice in Arizona - as well as prevention of root incursions into their subterranean tunnels. Adding to their mystique is their incredible reproductive life history. While I grew up believing that “winged Ants” were a completely different set of species from wingless Ants, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, most (all?)

Ant species are composed entirely of female workers, as well as female soldiers and other castes - depending upon the species in question. The only males found in a colony, then, are the kings. These winged reproductives leave the nest for a nuptial flight in which they mate and die. Simple as that. Ants are one of the most

female- dominated societies among the animal kingdom.

The Harvester queens, also winged, are fertilized by several males in a tornado-like aerial swarm that will unnerve even the most confirmed myrmecophile or Ant-lover. Breeding takes place after rains, which provide soft soil - a key for founding a new colony.

After coitus she purposely sheds her wings and selects a suitable place to begin her excavations. After making a large enough underground chamber she lays eggs, which soon hatch out into sterile female clones - the workers. They indeed accomplish almost all of the remaining tasks of the colony, save egg-laying and breeding.

Being genetically identical clones, the sister ants have a great collective advantage over non-colonial insects.

Namely, they represent a super-organism that acts in concert based on pheromones. Instead of viewing each ant as a separate entity - a logical conclusion - it's perhaps best to think of them as the many moving parts of a larger beast. In this case a sort of vicious rodent, given their seed diet. Together they collect mostly seeds, hence the moniker “harvester.” In unison they build the nest and maintain it. Like an angry rottweiler they attack any intruders to the sacred realm of their nest, delivering stings that are not soon forgotten. In fact, whatever your level of chasteness may be, you will invariably drop your pants or pull off your skirt if you get stung by a Pogo! Good move too, as unlike their distant cousins, Honeybees, they can keep stinging you.

Back to the Peloncillos. The second, aforementioned, species despite their lack of a sting actually bugged me far worse that the Harvesters. The Sprayer Ants (my name) swarmed in incalculable numbers over much of the canyon habitats that I frequented during the course of my Turkey research. What they lacked in size, they truly made up for by being the most pugnacious Ant species I have yet to encounter in the U.S. At the slightest disturbance they assumed a rigid, stylized posture - abdomens and jaws both held high - signaling their intent to attack. This they did with great rapidity and ferociousness. While the bites certainly hurt a bit, the chemicals that they exuded on me were truly heinous! They smelled like yesterday's rancid blue cheese.

Further, being a highly arboreal species, they often climbed up my clothing, launching an attack on me by the hundreds. Seemingly every tree and shrub was patrolled by these Piss Ants - and in the shadiest, coolest places, where I might otherwise enjoy a brief respite from the daunting Arizona sun. I once did enjoy them though, as my fellow researcher and I watched with glee as they covered the unsuspecting torso of the lead scientist on the study. This curmudgeon of a man was soon aswarm with the Sprayers, so - taking pity - we squelched a laughed out “Dr., you're covered in ants!” To this day, whenever I'm exploring a Sky Islands canyon the first thing I'm alert for are Sprayer Ants of several species. Not Rattlesnake, not Bear, nor Cougar.

Ants!

Finally, “seeing the writing on the wall” in regards to the ubiquitous presence of Ants in the southwest, I picked up a fascinating read by two of the preeminent myrmecologists on the planet - Journey to the Ants,

By E.O. Wilson and Burt Holldobler. Together they wove a tale of Ants that finally converted me from “ANTagonist” to an “ANTfecianado”! Soon, I was uncovering other Ant treasures harbored by our beautiful Sky islands.

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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 One of my most rewarding finds, and on our land in the Chiricahuas to boot, was a Trap-jaw Ant. I found a handful of this bizarre species in Chihuahuan Desert Scrub and Grasslands, usually near dead Palmer Agave leaves. The Trap-jaws, living up to their name, carried their jaws agape at a 180 degree angle.

Within them lay literal hair- triggers, that small prey items could easily trip. Disturbing these Ants also prompted them to close their jaws with such speed that the action has sometimes been dubbed the fastest motion in the animal world! Regardless of “win, place, or show,” it certainly was audible - no mean feat for such a lilliputian creature.

Thinking that these were the ultimate Ant warriors, I was in for a bit of a shock when I encountered my first Army Ant swarm in Arizona. This too was set on our Chiricahua Nature Preserve on a foothill below Portal or Bear Peak. Lounging in a stone pit-house I had constructed as part of my survival skills training, I noticed a creeping presence to the side of me. Countless thousands of small, nearly blind ants seemed to swim over the ground, as one cohesive unit. Unlike some Neotropical Army Ants they lacked size, as well as a soldier cast with huge jaws.

As dusk approached, they soon impressed me despite the lack of “hardware” It was then that they lay siege to seemingly every other Ant species that they encountered. Even the large, dangerous Harvesters were no match for this force of Nature.

The Army Ants sought the tender, tasty larvae of the other ants, killing the workers solely to access this culinary prize. If Harvesters represent a mostly herbivorous super- organism, then Army Ants might be a quasi Jaguar!

Once each swarm finishes, they occupy an underground chamber for a day or more, depending upon the breeding stage that the queen is currently experiencing. Old rodent or spider holes often fit the bill nicely for this purpose.

Even now, after erroneously and foolishly thinking I had “seen it all” in regards to certain, common Ant species, I am

continuously amazed. Several years ago, while watching a nest entrance of Long-legged Ants - a common species throughout southern Arizona - I did a double-take. I noticed a handful (perhaps 5) Ants of a second species lingering just outside the entrance hole. These were “Swift” Harvester Ants, which were also very familiar to me. While there were the occasional spats jumping at each other with jaws agape - mostly the Harvesters remained stationary in a sort of “Mexican standoff ” with the Long-legged Ants. Mentioning this to several University of Arizona entomologists, I was delighted to hear that they weren't sure of the ecological or behavioral significance of this strange interaction! I'm apt to call the Harvesters CIA agents in plain sight, perhaps gathering “intelligence” as to the whereabouts of food sources. One man's hypothesis.

Even such an abundant species as the Red Harvester Ant, that I had met way back in my Peloncillo days, held a miraculous surprise for me this very year. While leading a Nature at Night program in Brown Canyon in the Baboquivaris, my group encountered a spider entering the truly perilous confines of a Pogo nest. Dead meat, I thought. I was right, only the dead turned out to be an Ant. Here was a spider - about the same size as a worker ant - who had broken the chemical code of the Harvesters. I told my group that it was akin to one of them murdering another in our group, holding the bloody corpse, yet remaining entirely undetected by the rest of us! I subsequently saw the exact same interaction at our Patagonia Lake Nature preserve a few days later, also at night. Dual sightings of a unique interaction that I had heretofore not witnessed. Truly, you can't ANTicipate everything in our fabulous Sky Islands!

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exico’s Río Sonora Valley offers the backdrop for a relaxing trip focused on history and nature.

Combine that with the choice between two comfortable and appealing lodges for overnight stays and the result is a fun and unusual getaway.

This somewhat unknown destination is a four-hour drive southeast of Tubac. Few people have traveled there when compared with those who drive farther south and west to the coast to stay at Sonoran beach destinations.

by Kathleen Vandervoet

Things to do: Visit the hot springs (aguas calientes) about 30 minutes from Banámichi at San Felipe de Jesus. Signs in Aconche direct travelers and driving across the (usually) dry riverbed is required to get there. The entry fee was 20 Pesos each when we visited.

From Banámichi, drive south and visit the small communities and historic Catholic churches of Huépac, Aconche, Baviácora, Mazocahui and Ures.

From Banámichi, drive north and visit Arizpe, Bacoachi and Cananea, which is the largest city on the route. Arizpe, once the provincial capital and the state capital, has a monument to Juan Bautista de Anza, who is buried in the city’s church.

The four-lane divided Highway 15 heads south out of Nogales, Sonora. Upon reaching Magdalena, consider choosing the route which turns east and where the varied mountain and valley scenery becomes impressive. Before reaching the Río Sonora Valley, you will pass through the San Miguel river valley as the road takes you through the town of Cucurpe, which in the Piman language family means, "where the dove calls."

Buy chile sauce, salsa and various home-made delicacies sold in front of people’s homes. Visit any of the tiny convenience stores titled “Abarrotes” where you’ll find a mixture of items, sometimes including food but not always.

Once you get to Sinoquipe, you’ll see the Río Sonora and its magnificent valley. Along its length visitors will see numerous small family farms and grazing lands.

If you enjoy beer, you can stop at the Tecate dispensary, or “expendio,” found on each main street.

The small, open-front building sells nothing else than what the sign advertises.

Of note, the vegetation is lusher than that of the Sonoran desert of Southern Arizona. Plants and trees include the rock fig, kapok, as well as more tropical varieties of ocotillo and palo verde.

Bacanora, an agave-derived liquor, is made in the state of Sonora. The distillation of Bacanora was illegal until 1992, although it was bootlegged for many generations. Since 2000 Bacanora has been issued with an origin denomination bill by the Mexican government.

Our destination in two trips over the past several years, the most recent of which was in late September, was Banámichi, Sonora. Pronounced ‘bah-na-me-chee,’ it’s a quiet town alongside the Río Sonora where well-kept homes and buildings are mostly freshly-painted one-story with a flat plaster façade. Agriculture and cattle ranching are the main economic activities.

Bird watching is popular in the area. With advance reservations, La Posada del Río Sonora hotel offers horseback riding, bicycle riding, cooking classes and visits to petroglyphs (rock engravings).

The hotel Los Arcos de Sonora owners have a special interest in accommodating motorcycle riders and can also set up other activities.

Why is Banámichi hard to pronounce for many people? The book “Paths of the Padres Through Sonora” by Paul M. Roca says, “The pronunciation of Banámichi illustrates the Pima linguistic trait of putting a stress accent on the antepenultimate.”

Places to stay:

There are modest and small hotels in several of the towns. We visited two lovely two-story hotels in Banámichi, La Posada del Rio Sonora and Hotel Los Arcos de Sonora. Each is built around a central patio featuring fountains and filled with lush plants.

That is one before the second to the last syllable, or one syllable ahead of where you would expect it in English or Spanish. The pronunciation of Tumacácori follows a similar rule.

Each was re-created using portions of old buildings near the central plaza, with the result of modern, comfortable rooms. A second-floor terrace encourages late afternoon relaxing and talking with other guests.

Spanish explorers, including Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in the 1540s, traversed the Río Sonora Valley, and in many cases gave names to settled areas. Historic churches constructed starting in the 1640s by Jesuit missionaries are found in each town’s plaza, and plaques, in Spanish, detail their lineage.

The trip to the valley is a pleasant drive. Highway 89 which heads north and south is smooth and well maintained but Highway 54 from Magdalena has rough patches interspersed with the smooth, and a few narrow segments.

We enjoyed the two recent visits for many reasons; the stunning natural surroundings, the sense of history, the pride shown in each of the small communities we stopped in or passed through, and the time to slow down and relax. The opportunity to discover this area shouldn’t be missed by anyone who likes a modest adventure and who wants to learn more about our international neighbors.

The natural hot springs (nearly scalding hot) bubble up from the side of a hill, and flow down through cementlined channels into small pools similar to a hot tub. As the water descends, the temperature in each succeeding pool becomes a bit cooler. There are picnic tables and grills there as well.

Top: The attractive church at Baviácora was constructed in 1963 next to the original smaller church, now in ruins, dating from the 1650s.

Middle: The hot springs in the Río Sonora Valley are developed and provide an interesting activity. From left, Brian Vandervoet, Rich Barnes and Mary Anne Barnes, all of Tubac, enjoy a soak.

Bottom: The Río Sonora Valley north of Banámichi has water running in the river. The mountain scenery varies greatly along the length of Highway 89 and is always striking.

Photographs by Kathleen Vandervoet

One unusual aspect of this trip is the scarcity of restaurants. Dinner is available at La Posada del Río Sonora. For other dinner locations, ask for recommendations. There are scattered places that sell meals all afternoon such as taquerias, or taco stands.

When you go: From Nogales, travel south into Mexico in Highway 15 to Magdalena. Take Highway 54 through Curcupe to a T-intersection at Sinoquipe. Turn right (south) on Highway 89 to Banámichi.

Required by Mexican law are auto insurance, tourist visas and a car permit. Bring pesos to buy gas, food, drink and souvenirs. Don’t forget your passport to return to the United States.

The two recommended lodges can be contacted at: La Posada del Rio Sonora. Web site at: www.MexicoEcoResort.com Hotel Los Arcos de Sonora. Web site at: www.LosArcosSonora.com The website www.riosonora.com provides a range of information.

Another resource is Fiesta Tours International of Tubac which leads guided tours to the area.

They can be contacted at 398-9705 or by email at fiestatoursint@gmail.com.

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Jorge Quintana, one of the best and well known potters of Mata Ortiz, will be at the Tubac Center of the Arts this November 30 and December 1 demonstrating his personal techniques for making these fabulous works of art. His lovely wife Aide Gonzales, an accomplished potter in her own right, will accompany him to exhibit the expertise for which she is famous as well.

Also at the TCA Mata Ortiz weekend, vivacious Gloria Hernandez and her family will return with a collection of their pottery for sale. They also will demonstrate their unique methods for making pottery.

All the potters from Mata Ortiz have their own personal techniques developed over years of experimentation to see what works best for them. Since the pottery making tradition of the village is a relatively new one, springing froth with the awakening of interest in Paquime pottery excavated at the Casas Grandes ruins in Chihuahua from 1959-1961, it has a much different background than pueblo style pottery made by Native Americans in the US, most of which is based on centuries old methods handed down through generations from mothers to daughters.

Most of the families of Mata Ortiz came from other parts of Mexico in the early part of the 20th century to find work in a saw mill established by an American, Fred Stark Pearson. So the tradition is not an old village or family practice. Each family has its own method and style.

Gloria Hernandez has her own style, executed with joy and laughter. Her pottery often has repeated designs of birds, insects, or geometrics. Instead of a "tortilla" pressed into a mold used to start a coil and pinch pot, she uses what Anthropologist Jan Bell calls a "pizza" - a large lump of clay pressed into a pizza-like form and pinched up into the pot as one piece. Gloria's children have taken her repetitive designs to a new height. Her son, Gollin, makes huge pots - every inch covered with intricate designs. Her daughter Estrella, makes amazing figures carved with a sharp tool into the dried pot.

Each family has their own methods of polishing and finishing their pottery, as well as techniques of firing.

Be sure to stop by the Tubac Center of the Arts Thanksgiving weekend from 10 to 4 on Saturday and 12 to 4 on Sunday to observe these great potters at work.

Firings will be at 12:00 and 2:00 PM. See you there!

Jorge learned pottery-making at an early age from his grandmother. At age 13, he went to work for master potter Juan Quezada helping him to collect clay and prepare it for pottery and paint. He observed Juan's

obsession with experimentation on new clays, colors and techniques, a concept which remains in his psyche today. Jorge's pottery exemplifies his focus in maintaining perfection in creating thin walls, graceful designs perfectly executed, and beautifully balanced pieces of art. Often he fires out a brilliant new color that no one in the village can replicate. Once, he told me of an accidental color that worked beautifully. A plumber threw an old piece of copper pipe into a bucket of white clay aging by the house thinking it was a bucket of trash. The copper reacted with the clay turning it a beautiful copper-green which fired out true to color!

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Wine fest Benefits Boy's & girl's cluB Article and photos by Paula Beemer

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ith all the positive talk about the wine event benefiting The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County and my desire to know more about opportunities for children in the Santa Cruz area, I attended the 5th Annual International Wine Festival in mid-October, at La Entrada de Tubac. The venue was nicely lit, the attendants radiated happiness and good spirit and the jazz music provided by the Tucson Jazz Institute’s Ellington Band filled the spaces creating an inspiring atmosphere, ideal for a good Friday night outing.

Days later, I also visited the Boy's & Girl's Club facility in Nogales, Arizona where I experienced a much greater operation than I had imagined.

and near the War Memorial Stadium serves as the destination for the many members, boys and girls ages six to 18 who go there after school and during the summer.

This year the club celebrated 20 years of service in Santa Cruz County. During these two decades the organization has provided families with the invaluable gift of support to raise children in a safe and rich environment filled with opportunities for growth, learning and social interaction.

The day of my visit, I was received by executive director Vicki Barden who, besides providing me with information, offered a tour of the club and introduced me to students, staff and volunteers as we moved along the location.

The large building at the end of a small street off of Morley Ave

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From the main entrance to the right, there is a large space with tables on one corner where students do their homework when they first arrive and then can play board games of many kinds. On the other side I observed a small library and games such as pool tables and foosball.

Off to the side we walked into a few rooms, one for crafts, one with the computers and into the teen center. In this last one I found myself stepping around a cemetery, heads and hands detached from their bodies, where

clubs within the club targeting different age groups. This gives the children a chance to organize themselves, put ideas into effect and guide the group to reach the goals.

They also offer other programs that reinforce their education and promote the practice of sports and recreation. Furthermore, they provide skills in the field of arts and help to create healthy habits for a better lifestyle.

In their efforts to bring new experiences to the children and expand their opportunities, they interact with other groups in the community.

Sometimes this interaction is to provide for children who may have specific needs such as the Food Bank that provides additional food when needed, explained Barden.

The program is inclusive, all children are welcome regardless of their economic, cultural or social background.

They encourage self-respect and respect to others, they promote collaboration and look to empower, explained the written material that Barden handed to me.

Volunteers are always needed and encouraged to participate regardless if they can attend often or sporadically for specific projects.

The children can always use a hand with homework or art. They always seem to be enthusiastic with a new face and new ideas, said Barden.

coordinators and teen members where working hard to produce a haunted house as they were preparing for Halloween.

Also on this side of the building, was the kitchen where I found Alejandra Estrada holding a pot and moving diligently from the stove to the sink and vice versa as she prepared a traditional Mexican dish called “tinga.”

Despite being responsible for the dinner of over 100 people that evening, she laughed and expressed the satisfaction of being part of the program.

Off to the left of the building is the gym where I could picture exciting evenings of sports tournaments. At the time of my visit -children were playing an informal game of soccer, supervised by JP Gonzalez, the athletic director.

Gonzalez is a former member of the club who understands the impact of organization in the life of the children and therefore decided to come back in a professional role.

After the tour I followed Barden to her office where she explained further the mission of the club, which is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy and caring citizens.

They achieve this by offering activities that develop character and leadership with smaller

There are 1,400 registered members in 2013 including those who may only attend during the summer. To be a member the children pay $10 a year, but scholarships are offered for those families who can not afford this expense, said Barden.

To pay for the costs of running the facility and its programs, the organization writes many grants, relies on tax donations (ECA) and coordinates two great fundraisers. The biggest event of the year for them is “Fiesta de Mayo” weekend; a three-day event that raises around $200,000 every year, said Barden. The second, the one I just attended, is the Wine Festival that in the past has raised between $8,000 to $10,000, she explained.

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At the time of this interview, the proceeds were not determined yet, but Barden said that it was the most successful festival so far with a participation of 14 restaurants who donated their food specialties and their time to serve an attendance of 592 guests.

The Desert Diamond Casino sponsors the wine, Barden added.

It seems clear to me that a better community is built every time we invest into youth programs like this, whether it is by donating, volunteering or having fun on a Friday night. The wine glass we took home with the name and date of the event is to remind us that what we did was of value. �

Images facing page: (Top, left) The beautiful smiles of Samantha Ruth on the left, Clarice Capin, Alex Capin and Arielle Berens attracted many guests to the Tubac Market's table were they were serving this wonderful and beautifully presented salmon. (Top, middle) With their -souvenir glasses filled with the delicious wines were - Chuck and Lisa Sakwa on the left and Debbie and Michael Brims. (Top, right) Playing the saxophone was Kacey Fassett, one of the members of the fantastic Tucson Jazz Institute's Ellington Band. (Bottom) A look inside the -Boy's & Girl's clubhouse. After homework-hour ends, the children and their peers, volunteers or parents engage in fun board games or exciting games of pool or foosball.

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HORSES, BURROS, START NEW LIVES AT SANCTUARY

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by Kathleen Vandervoet

orses may be large and strong, but some, through no fault of their own, become weak and need significant care.

The outreach to the community includes education in which they host natural horsemanship clinics and seminars such as equine care, massage, energy work, homeopathic healthcare, animal communication and more.

The goal of the Amado-based Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary is to protect horses and burros that have been abused, starved, marked for slaughter, abandoned after being forced to carry drugs from Mexico, or bred to provide Premarin, a women’s hormone replacement drug.

Good publicity is helpful for the cause. The NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams ran a segment on the ranch about two years ago detailing how they rescue horses stolen and used by drug smugglers to carry loads and are then abandoned.

Nine years ago, Karen Pomroy founded the non-profit sanctuary that’s located on a 10-acre ranch north of Elephant Head Road, which runs on fundraisers, donations and volunteer assistance. About 48 horses and burros live on the ranch now.

A full-page article in the November issue of Tucson Lifestyle magazine is complimentary. A new hardcover book, “Horse Sanctuary,” by Allison Milionis, was published earlier this year and the Amado facility is featured prominently with stunning photographs and text.

Pomroy’s work involves rescuing horses and burros and finding adoptive homes for them. Not all can go to new homes immediately. Some need lengthy medical care and others require training before they can live with their adoptive owners.

Since 2010, the ranch has been accredited by the Global Federation Above: Karen Pomroy has developed a vibrant volunteer program with Equine Voices to help handle all of Animal Sanctuaries, which the chores at the ranch. She said they received 17,000 hours of volunteer work during 2012, which equals Pomroy said should help make about 7 ½ full time employees. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet. donors feel comfortable that the “We’ve rescued over 500 horses,” money is being spent wisely and that foundations “and the community helping,” Pomroy said. she said, “most of them from the the ranch is safe and run efficiently.

Premarin industry. We’re very active as far as educating A benefit is planned Sunday, Nov. 10, at Rogoway the public about it, but because of the economy, we have The “big rescue” during 2013, Pomroy said, was to rescue Turquoise Tortoise Gallery in Tubac from 3 to 6 p.m. A opened up our doors to horses that have been starved, 71 burros in July. “They were rounded up in the wild holiday open house at the ranch will be held Saturday, abused, abandoned or neglected. I’ve never seen it as bad and given to the Arizona Department of Livestock and Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours will be given, and as it is.” auctioned off. We took 17 and I (found them homes) there will be catered food and music by singer Amber except the four we kept at the sanctuary.” She contacted Norgaard.

Equine training demonstrations are planned, They buy the horses bred for their high-estrogen urine the largest donkey rescue group in the country which was crafts by local artisans will be on sale, and the small gift used in Premarin from ranchers in Canada who have able to take the others, she said. shop, Gulliver’s Store, will be open. been working with a pharmaceutical company she said.

In some cases, the ranchers no longer have the contract and plan to kill the horses. “We pay the slaughter fee and the transportation and (costs for) getting them across the border to get them down here.”

Certain costs are kept low; Pomroy lives on the ranch.

The only employees are a full-time ranch manager, and a part-time office assistant and bookkeeper.

But it’s a pricey operation. “Our operating costs average about $28,000 a month,” she said, so funding is a never-ending challenge. That huge amount comes through a combination of sources included fundraisers, sponsorships, private donations, grants from public

Pomroy has developed a vibrant volunteer program to help handle all the chores at the ranch. “We take all ages. Our youngest at one point was four years old, and our oldest is 92. We don’t discriminate. Our volunteer program is critical to this organization.” She said they received 17,000 hours of volunteer work during 2012, which equals about 7 ½ full time employees.

There are a wide variety of programs to build support for the rescue project. If a person can’t adopt a horse but wants to help, they can participate as a sponsor for $50 a month. For a small donation of $10 a month they can be members of Gulliver’s Fan Club.

More space is needed and Pomroy is working to build sufficient funds to purchase five acres next to her ranch to create a training arena as well as house more horses.

“My big dream is to acquire a 300- to 500-acre ranch, and all it takes is someone to donate it to us,” she said with a laugh. “You never know, and I believe in miracles.”

Visits to the sanctuary are welcomed and encouraged, Pomroy said. But since it’s a working ranch, all visits are by appointment only. Call (520) 398-2814 or email her at karen@equinevoices.org. The website at www.equinevoices.org is filled with information.

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An exclusive showing of fine art of the American Southwest on exhibit from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22, 2013. Now open to the public this amazing exhibit that has never been seen outside of the Mountain Oyster Club's private membership in Tucson, Arizona.

Tubac Center of the Arts presents the “Best of the West” art exhibition, featuring selected works from the permanent collection of the Mountain Oyster Club, November 22 through December 22, 2013.

This exclusive Western collection has never been seen outside of the Mountain Oyster Club’s private membership in Tucson, Arizona. Western artists include Robert Daughters, Tim Cox, John Solie, Buck McCain, Ron Riddick, Howard Post, and Tubac’s own Tom Hill, Barbara Hill and Nicholas Wilson. “It has been a longtime hope of the Tubac Center of the Arts board of directors to borrow part of the Mountain Oysters Clubs permanent collection and now it will finally happen,” said Kim Krueger, Past President of the Tubac Center of the Arts and the Mountain Oyster Club. This exclusive, one-time opportunity was the inspiration of Kim Krueger and Mike Jacoby, President of the Tubac Center of the Arts, along with the help of Denise McCalla, Mountain Oyster Art Show Director and Karon Leigh, Exhibitions Manager, Tubac Center of the Arts.

The American West continues to capture enormous attention throughout the world as an exciting, romantic and adventurous period in American history. Historian Frederick Jackson Turner described this period as “a tale of conquest, survival and persistence, creating values focused on equality, democracy, optimism, individualism, self-reliance, and even violence.” Now, the Tubac Center of the Artsis honored to present this

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The Mountain Oyster Club, established in 1948, is a private club composed of members united in the interest of preserving Southwestern heritage and “Old Pueblo” tradition. Their foundations in this way of life vary. Whether they come from pioneer stock with deep roots in Arizona, are ranchers, farmers, or horsemen, are professionals working with livestock interests or are Western artists or collectors of Western art, this society of Westerners remains dedicated to western traditions, art and the western way of life.

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The Tubac Center of the Arts is Tubac’s core of artistic heritage. TCA is a non- profit member supported art center with rotating art exhibitions, art workshops and education programs for adults and youth, a performing arts series, a gallery gift shop and a number of special events throughout the season.

The “Best of the West” collection will be on exhibit at the Tubac Center of the Arts from November 22 through December 22, 2013. Hours are MondaySaturday, 10am-4:30pm, Sundays, 12noon-4:30pm.

The suggested donation is $5.00 per person. In conjunction with the exhibition the Tubac Golf Resort & Spais offering special room rates of $109 Monday through Thursday and $139 on Saturday and Sunday. For reservations, please call 520.398.2211 and reference the “Best of the West” special.

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Tubac Together

Submitted by Armor Todd The Village of Tubac, AZ is ready to welcome the upcoming season with new village directories, a re-designed village map and a spruced up park at the entrance to the village. The result of many hours of hard work by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce staff, volunteers from Tubac Together and the generous support of the community, they are all designed to make it easy and enjoyable for visitors to navigate around the village and adjacent areas and discover the myriad shopping, dining and lodging opportunities that exist in Tubac, Carmen and Tumacacori.

In addition to assisting visitors in finding specific businesses, the new directories, which are placed throughout the village, use a color-coding system to highlight the many unique shopping and historic areas in Tubac. The historic street sign poles along the various streets are painted to match. And the 2014 Chamber of Commerce visitor maps will for the first time be printed in full color

to further support this color-coding system. Many of Tubac’s best kept secrets are just around that next corner, and now those secrets will be revealed and made accessible to everyone.

The park beneath the iconic Tubac sign at the entrance to the village has been spruced up considerably and will once again welcome visitors to picnic in the shade of the ramada, view the five flags which have flown over the village, which are once again lighted at night, and enjoy one of the best views in town, gazing down Plaza Road with the majestic Santa Rita peaks in the background.

Tubac Together’s next projects will include redesigning and distributing the maps that highlight the Historic Walking Trail in Old Town Tubac and coordinating the annual Turkey Trot Family Fun 5K that takes place on Thanksgiving morning.

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ANOTHER AED UNIT IN TUBAC!

The Tubac Clinic Foundation Board has once again donated an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) unit – this time to the Tubac Center for the Arts. The AED has arrived and once the staff has been through a CPR class, it will be up and running. A year ago, the Board donated AEDs to the Tubac Clinic and the Tubac Community Center.

This AED is a “smart machine” designed to detect if a cardiac arrest victim would benefit from a defibrillation shock. It is simple and safe to use as it instructs the operator on treating the victim until the paramedics arrive. The use of the unit will be recorded

and monitored through SHARE (Saving Hearts in Arizona Registry and Education). SHARE reports that 250,000 people die every year because they suffer a cardiac arrest out of the hospital. AEDs have been proven to improve cardiac arrest victims’ chances of survival.

The new Powerheart AED, by Cardiac Science, needs no training or instruction for use as the AED guides a user with both voice AND digital read-out instructions. It is designed for non-medically trained citizens to use easily. And, as always, we hope that the unit won’t be needed . . . but it IS most reassuring to know it’s available . . . just in case!

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exhiBit explores the WorK of edWArd s. curtis in ArizonA froM 1903-1928.

Curtis Reframed: The Arizona Portfolios opens November 9, 2013 and will run through July 2015.

Arizona State Museum is located on the University of Arizona campus, just inside the Main Gate at Park Avenue and University Boulevard in Tucson. 1013 E. University Boulevard. www.statemuseum.arizona.edu This exhibit is made possible by the generosity of: Lewis Framing Studio, LLC; Eldon and Jean Smith; Jaye Smith and William Lawrence; The Joseph and Mary Cacioppo Foundation; and Tru Vue, Inc.

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S a m a n t h a’s G o i n g

by Carol St. John

P

erhaps Kipling said it best when he spoke of losing a dog:

I am trying to remember that Samantha was only one of a vast world of creatures out there waiting to be found.

But does my canine affinity mean must I sign up again to experience the almost inevitable fate of most dog owners? Better to love a Macaw, who will possibly live to see one hundred and might even learn to mimic my speech; or a giant tortoise who could offer a ride to my great-great-great-great grandchildren at one hundred and seventy-five. Oh, and if I could just let go of the idea of an interrelationship with an animal, I could get myself a Red Sea Urchin. It probably wouldn’t mind being handed down from one generation to another over the next two hundred years. A dog, on the other hand, is likely to die before I do. It may love me unconditionally, trust, read my mind and place its warm consciousness beside me, but, too easily, it may also leave.

There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more?

Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

~From “The Power of the Dog" I am now in the stage of grief that wants no more to do with pets, that time when every dog on the street looks vulnerable, a disaster waiting to happen. They are pampered and spoiled, their coats sparkling like the autumn sunshine and their eyes glittering with lust for more walks, another treat, a brilliant handshake with overall praise to follow. Did I say “Good child!” as often to my children as I said ”Good dog”? Did they get anywhere near the grace I bestowed on their four legged siblings? Poop on the floor? My response, “Oh the poor puppy!” A tsunami of garbage? Me, “Who left the garbage uncovered?”

But why do we fall so hard for these critters?

The American Kennel Association has 177 breeds and is open to expanding those numbers. They pride their dogs with perfect standards although this is far from true. The only true AKC standard has been decried as a terrible beauty (Time Magazine, June 2001). Purifying, honing, and manipulating breeds has encouraged inbreeding, ignoring certain genetic problems and thereby diminishing the health of some breeds. It is appalling that the superficial qualities for dogs are as tacky as those of, let’s say, a Miss Universe. Whereas the ideal stats for a young female beauty contestant may be 36- 22-34, in a female Standard Schnauzer’s contest they call for 18.5 inches in height, lips black and tight, eyes oval and brown and head equal to half the length of the distance from withers to rump. But don’t both women and bitches have other qualities that are far more redeeming?

Now let me tell you about Samantha, Sammy for short.

She was a true dog despite her stature. She was scared of thunder but afraid of no dog, no matter the size, and discriminating about who she loved. Her taste ran toward the gentle strong types. She could sniff them out in a

Above: "Comfort Zone" painting by Carol St. John crowd and assumed the best as they weren’t necessarily dog lovers. No, she gravitated toward those who could use a fluffy ball of love in their lap. I am sure this saved her life more than once, as she was adopted two times before we found her.

Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie— Perfect , passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.

Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

~More Kipling

This little ragamuffin was smart enough to recognize a softy when my husband gave her what was supposed to be a quick audience and dismissal at the shelter. She literally ran to him, leaping up with a huge smile on her face and tail wagging so hard it almost knocked her off balance.

He leaned down to touch her and it was over. His heart softened and she found her third home and a new papa.

When she was groomed for the first time, we discovered a beauty lay beneath the knotted fur. A long-legged, fluffy tailed, floppy-eared mix of terrier, poodle and shitzu perhaps. Whatever she was, she was one of a kind and adorable. A wonderful accident.

Sammy was meant to be a hunter. In her ectasy of routing a vole in the backyard, she marked the spot routinely, everyday thereafter. Her sprints on the beach were joyful romps, often a chase after the gulls who had her coming and going with their capriciousness. A rock wall never ceased to lure her to its side and if at all possible to its top.

Puddles pleased her. Squirrels were endlessly chased. But it was the human lap she loved best, a tummy rub and the hands that offered her treats just for being who she was.

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This is the time for Thanks and for Giving

It has been a long time since we've had such a wonderful Fall. To all my dear readers, good friends, and dear family I wish you many blessings at this festive time of the year. We may not get all the wonderful Fall colors of back East but we are blessed with wonderful skies; crystal clear blue during the day, full of amazing stars at night. You could almost reach out and touch them they seem so close.

Before long the lovely yellow of the Cottonwood trees will spread through this valley. We truly live in a glorious place.

All recipes this month are for the holidays...Thanksgiving and Christmas. Crockpot Candy, a little early, but, remember it's perfect for

gift-giving, best to get the ingredients early. Please do try the candy. Only 3 hours and all these simple ingredients turn into 80-90 pieces of delicious candy. A dozen in a pretty bag make an unforgettable gift. Cake in a Mug always gets applause--I love it--I'm hooked! Now go! Do your thing! It's magic! By the way, if the urge hits you to make the Cake in a Mug, give me a ring and bring an egg and a mug to my casita and I'll share the magic. First hand.

I'm also putting in the always wonderful Sweet Potatoes with a Flair, easy and so tasty. I've had many requests for the 'Flourless' Peanut Butter Cookies. A new recipe for Cheese wrapped Olives is the perfect appetizer.

If you ever get a some egg yolk into your egg whites when separating the two, just use the 1/2 of the egg shell and scoop out the yolk. The yolk is drawn to the shell like a magnet. You don't ever have to throw away the whites again. They will still form perfect peaks when whipped.

Cheese Wrapped Olives

2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 c butter, softened 2 egg yolks 1 c flour 1tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp hot red pepper sauce 42 small stuffed olives, well drained Combine cheese, butter, egg yolks, flour, paprika, salt, and hot sauce. Knead until well blended. Mold about 1 tsp cheese dough around each olive:shape into ball. Place about 11/2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet..

Refrigerate one hour. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake about 15 minutes until golden brown.

Dottie's Chocolate Cake in a Mug

1 coffee mug, good size 4 Tbl flour 4 Tbl sugar 2 Tbl cocoa

1 egg 2 Tbl milk 3 Tbl cooking oil 4 Tbl chocolate chips

Add dry ingredients to greased mug and stir well. Add egg, stir again. add milk, oil and choc chips, stir again. Place mug in microwave and cook for 3 minutes. Magic! Makes enough for 2-4 people. This is a nice moist little cake that is delicious served with peppermint ice cream for the holidays.

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Crock Pot Candy

1 16 oz jar roasted peanuts 1 12 oz can cashews 1 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate pieces 1 8 oz block Baker;s semi sweet chocolate 1 24 oz. block white almond bark-white or dark Layer in order in crock pot, nuts on bottom, break almond bark with hammer. Cook on low for 3 hours. Don't Peek! Turn off crock pot , let rest for 30 minutes. Stir and drop by teaspoon on parchment or wax paper. Cool.

Sweet Potatoes with a Flair

1 c crunchy peanut butter 1 egg 1 c sugar 1 tsp baking soda 4 Tbl chocolate chips

1 large can sweet potatoes or 3 fresh sweet potatoes that you have peeled and cooked. Mash them or cut them into pieces. Now add:

Mix all together-make into small balls, press down with a fork. Bake 325 degrees for 8 minutes, less if you like softer cookies.

Stir until blended, put in baking dish, bake 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Lovely!

1/2 c fresh cranberries 1/2 c brown sugar

1/2 c orange juice 1/2 c chopped pecans

More from my Dad's journal:

You don't get ulcers from what you eat - you get them from what's eating you.

Next to acquiring good friends the best acquaintance is that of good books. C.C. Colton If you have a clear conscience you have a poor memory.

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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 Suzanne and Bob Morrel demonstrated how a cup of hot chocolate was made.

Jim and Elizabeth Pagels participated in the activities at the park where Jim demonstrates the way the Washington Press operated.

Bill Islas as Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza leads the expedition.

Blacksmith Bill Ganoe demonstrated the process of making nails.

After arriving at the park, Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza and his supporters interacted with the crowd.

Images from Anza Days 2013 in Tubac

Words and photos by Paula Beemer It was an exciting morning as a photographer, chasing the photo opportunity that would make a fair representation of the historic reenactment, taking place in Tubac and Tumacacori during Anza Day on Oct. 19.

The activities were various, starting with The Anza Days Fun Run & Fitness Walk early in the morning that ended with breakfast for the runners at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park.

It continued at the Tumacacori Mission with a mass and blessing of the horses and riders who began the historic journey along the Anza trail following the route of an expedition led by Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza in 1775-76.

While the riders followed the trail that would lead them to Tubac, in the village, the Rio Rico High School Hawks and the JROTC Color Guard paraded

through local streets and performed at the Tubac Plaza.

Other performances at the plaza included the folkloric ballet by the Lourdes Academy dancers music by Arizona folksinger, Ted Ramirez, the beautiful singer/song writer Amber Norgaard and the Mariachi Nuevo de Nogales.

In the meantime at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, visitors were able to experience the flavor of traditionally prepared hot chocolate offered by Suzanne and Bob Morrel. A drink made with freshly ground cocoa, molasses, spices and nuts… delicious!

Children and adults were particularly fascinated with the work presented by blacksmith, Bill Ganoe from Tucson who demonstrated the interesting process of making nails.

The public was also able to experience the ongoing Frontier Printing Press

demonstrations by James Pagels who step-by-step prints a copy of the Weekly Arizonian, Arizona’s first newspaper.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. the riders arrived at the park. Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza, represented by Bill Islas, told the story of the 240 soldiers and civilians, men, women and children who traveled the 1,200 miles from Tubac to what became San Francisco.

At the end of his presentation, he gave the public a chance to get their questions answered… Perhaps the most unexpected one came from a very young member of the crowd…are the horses real?

Fortunately, the re-enactment event was a success and the horses were real thanks to the community who stepped up to raise the funds to have them participate. �

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