March 2022 Sahuarita Times

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Movies

LUCY AND DESI

Release Date: March 4, 2022

MPAA Rating: N/A

Runtime: 1 hr, 42 m

Directed

by: Amy Poehler

Genre: Documentary

Lucy and Desi explores the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together. Their love for each other led to the most influential show in the history of television, I Love Lucy. Desi – an immigrant from Cuba who lost everything in exile, became a band leader, and eventually a brilliant producer and technical pioneer. Lucille came from nothing and, with an unrivaled work ethic, built a career as a model, chorus girl and eventually as an actor in the studio system. She found her calling in comedy, first in radio. When Lucille was finally granted the opportunity to have her own television show, she insisted that her real-life spouse, Desi, be cast as her husband. Defying the odds, they re-invented the medium, on the screen and behind the cameras. The foundation of I Love Lucy was the constant rupture and repair of unconditional love. What Lucy and Desi couldn’t make work with each other, they gave to the rest of the world.

THE BATMAN

Release Date: March 4, 2022

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hrs, 55 m

Starring: Zoe Kravitz, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Andy Serkis, Paul Dano, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, Peter Sarsgaard, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Barry Keoghan, Michael E. Uslan, Charlie Carver, Walter Hamada, Simon Emanuel, Max Carver, Jayme Lawson, Chantal Nong Vo, Alex Ferns, Con O'Neill

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Comic Book, Superhero

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes The Batman, with director Matt Reeves (the “Planet of the Apes” films) at the helm and with Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” “The Lighthouse,” “Good Time”) starring as Gotham City’s vigilante detective, Batman, and billionaire Bruce Wayne.

THE ADAM PROJECT

Release Date: March 11, 2022

MPAA Rating: N/A Runtime: N/A

Directed

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Garner, Catherine Keener, Walker Scobell, Jonathan Tropper

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A time-traveling pilot teams up with his younger self and his late father to come to terms with his past while saving the future.

Source: www.movieinsider.com

by: Brian Petsos

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Tenant SPOLIGHT

We offer customers a selection of indoor and outdoor plants, including tree, shrubs, and blooming ground cover, as well as edibles including peaches, apples, pomegranates, figs, a variety of vegetables, and herbs –all at low prices and with outstanding customer service.

We grow what we sell, and we handpick just the best ourselves from leading growers that we know and have grown together with for the last 40 years.

Our focus in Sahuarita is on plants! We offer delivery and planting, so let us do the digging! Not only do we deliver and plant, but we also guarantee everything.

More information can be found at abbyleeaz.com.

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Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace and Village 16010 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd • Sahuarita, AZ 85629

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Financial FOCUS

Use your financial strategy like GPS

When you’re driving these days, it’s pretty hard to get lost because your smartphone’s Global Positioning System (GPS) can get you just about anywhere. And as an investor, you can have a similar experience by employing another directional tool – a personalized financial strategy.

Let’s look at the parallels between your GPS and this type of strategy.

To begin with, your GPS pinpoints your exact location at the start of your trip – in other words, it tells you where you are. And when you create a financial strategy, your first step is to evaluate your current situation by answering these types of questions: What are your assets?

How much do you earn? How much do you owe? How much are you contributing to your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement accounts? Once you’ve got a clear picture of your finances, you’ll be ready to begin your journey toward your long-term goals.

Once your GPS has identified your starting point, it will then show you where you want to go and the routes to help you get there. And it’s the same with your financial strategy – you want it to help lead you to a particular place in your life. In fact, a well-designed strategy can show you the steps you need to take to help reach more than one destination – to a place where you can send your children to college, a place where you can retire comfortably, a place where you can leave the type of legacy you want, and so on.

Here’s another element of your GPS that applies to your financial strategy – the warnings. You’re certainly familiar with those thick red lines your GPS shows to indicate traffic slowdowns ahead. And while they’re annoying, they’re also useful in cautioning you that you may arrive at your destination later than you had originally planned. Your financial strategy can also express “warnings” about events that could hinder you from reaching your goals. These obstacles might include an illness or disability that could keep you out of work for a while, or the need for some type of long-term care, such as a nursing home stay or the services of a home health aide. Your financial strategy can not only identify these threats, but with the guidance of a financial professional, suggest potential solutions.

In addition to providing warnings about things such as heavy traffic and road construction, your GPS can change your route if you miss a turn or if you decide, for whatever reason, to go a slightly different way. Your financial strategy can also show you alternatives, if it’s comprehensive and overseen by a financial professional, who, using specialized software, can create hypotheticals – illustrations that provide alternative outcomes for different steps, such as retiring at various ages,

investing different amounts each year or earning different rates of return. These hypotheticals can be quite helpful to you as your chart your course toward your goals, especially if you need to change your plans along the way.

Your GPS and your financial strategy are two great tools for helping get you where you want to go.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones. Member SIPC.

Where did the saying the luck of the Irish come from? Well, that’s an interesting story in itself and one that originated – believe it or not – in the United States of America of all places, way back in the mid-19th century.

It was a time when ‘gold fever’ reigned supreme and intrepid miners from all over the globe traveled long and far to be a part of the latest ‘gold rush,’ including the one that gripped the U.S. state of California between 1848 and 1855.

Miners made their way to the U.S. from all over including Ireland. So it came to be that many Irish miners struck it rich during the California Gold Rush. This was the cause of much jealousy among the mining population, spawning the now infamous phrase.

While California’s gold rush is long forgotten and solely the domain of the history books, museums, and Wikipedia, that saying has continued to not only live on, but to thrive and propagate. Perhaps the reason is the large contingency of Irish Americans in the United States today.

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and Leprechauns

That and the fact the Irish are renowned for many other luckrelated icons, beliefs and folklore.

For instance, ever heard the expression ‘the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?’ Well, that is also Irish and is closely connected to the magical and mystical leprechaun.

Leprechauns have always been depicted as elusive little bearded men usually dressed up in green coats, matching hats and black buckled shoes, always with a ready smile and a mischievous glint in their eye.

As the legend goes, leprechauns are very successful shoemakers who like to hide their profits (in gold coins) in great big pots at the end of rainbows on account of how hard they are to find.

If ever a leprechaun is caught by a human he has to grant said human three wishes in exchange for his freedom. The trick, however, is to get hold of a leprechaun because they are notoriously difficult to catch.

Hence it is believed that to catch a leprechaun or indeed discover one their pots at the end of a rainbow, would make one a very lucky person indeed.

Four-Leaf clovers

Another symbol connected with Irish luck is the four-leaf clover. There is little doubt that the association was made because of the similarity to the shamrock, a young threeleaf clover sprig and a well-known symbol of Ireland.

The reason for the four-leaf clover’s fame is the fact that it occurs much less frequently than the regular three-leaf clover. In fact, according to a recent survey just one out of 5,000 clovers has four leaves which makes them very rare, and thus especially lucky for the people that come across them.

In some quarters it is even believed that fourleaf clovers grant their finders the ability to see fairies. Ha, maybe with the help of a glass or ten of Guinness or at least a few shots of absinthe).

Incidentally, while the four-leaf clover is considered to be particularly lucky, the three-leaf clover is also highly regarded in Ireland on account of it being a symbol of the holy trinity in the Christian religion.

Although lucky horseshoes may not have originated in Ireland, they are prevalent in the Emerald Isle. The story of how a horseshoe nailed on the door (typically with the open end pointing skyward) has to do with the Devil himself.

As the tale goes, Dunstan, a 10thcentury saint and one time Archbishop of Canterbury, was a blacksmith before he found his calling. One day the Devil entered Dunstan’s forge and asked him to shoe his horse. Dunstan complied, but recognizing the Devil, he could not pass up the chance to nail the shoe to Satan’s foot instead of that of his horse.

Dunstan only agreed to remove the shoe (which was causing the Devil excruciating pain) in exchange for a promise from Lucifer that he would never enter any house with a horseshoe nailed to the door. That is why until today many superstitious folks in Ireland and beyond have horseshoes decorating their doors.

In addition, horseshoes with 7 holes are considered to be especially lucky on account of 7 being perceived as one of the world’s luckiest numbers.

What do you think? Is there such a thing as “LUCK”? Or is it all superstitious?

We have all heard the old saying "The luck of the Irish," so the real question is whether the Irish are luckier than people from other countries?

Lucky horseshoes

Master-Plan Developer Breaks Ground on “Rancho Sahuarita Self Storage and RV”

Rancho Sahuarita is pleased to announce that it has broken ground on “Rancho Sahuarita Self Storage and RV”, its newest commercial venture in the Rancho Sahuarita community. The property is located in the northernmost portion of the community, along the major access boulevard and near neighborhoods and additional neighborhood commercial parcels.

The first project of its kind for the company, Rancho Sahuarita Self Storage and RV will be an 86,641 square foot facility with 421 climate-controlled units in sizes ranging from 5x5 up to 10x30 feet, and 136 drive up units ranging from 10x10 to 12x30 feet. All units are ground level and easy for patrons to access. The facility will also have 123 RV parking spaces (both covered and uncovered spots will be available).

Construction management as well as operations management services are being provided by 180 Self-Storage LLC, which is an award-winning self-storage management company based in Gilbert, Arizona. Principal, Jeff Helgeson shared: “We are so excited to open this project in Rancho

Sahuarita. Our covered loading area, climate-controlled spaces, RV spaces and a property aimed at customer comfort, security and convenience set us apart from other competitors in nearby areas.”

He continued: “We want to be the neighborhood self-storage property that provides a safe, secure, clean storage solution with friendly service. We hope to be a great addition to the Rancho Sahuarita community.”

Diana Dessy, Vice President of Land Assets for Rancho Sahuarita, also expressed her excitement for the new project saying: “We are excited to build a facility that will benefit Rancho Sahuarita residents with storage and RV parking needs close to home. We look forward to opening in early 2023.”

For more information, visit: www.RanchoSahuaritaSelfStorageandRV.com

Abby Lee Farms Opens “Grower Direct Garden Center” in Rancho Sahuarita

In February, Southern Arizona based “Abby Lee Farms” opened their new “Grower Direct Garden Center” in Rancho Sahuarita. Abby Lee Farms is a large wholesale grower, selling various types of outdoor and indoor plants. Located in the Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace and Village (on Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. and Sahuarita Rd.), Abby Lee offers customers a selection of trees, shrubs and blooming ground cover, as well as edibles including peaches, apples, pomegranates, figs, a variety of vegetables and herbs – all at low prices and with outstanding customer service.

Abby Lee Farms’ parent company, Growers Market Inc. was first established in 1976 by Neal Brooks, President and Founder. With different locations around Arizona, Growers Market is able to grow everything naturally, which is one of the key concepts of the company.

Their mission to “strive to bring the best tasting produce and highest-quality plants to the market at the most competitive prices available” ensures that customer satisfaction and experience are the top priority, The companyowned fleet of trucks provides daily delivery, which allows their customers access to the freshest products available. They also pride themselves on quick response times and superior customer service. And since they grow what they sell – and handpick the best themselves from leading growers they know and trust – they can offer the freshest options at low prices.

Brooks began growing and selling plans in 1974 when he was just 12 years old. In 2005, he purchased farmland in Geronimo, Arizona, and began growing a selection of fruits and vegetables on a small scale in addition to hundreds of acres of alfalfa. After purchasing a 3.5 acres greenhouse off of Baseline Rd. in Phoenix, Arizona, he went on to transform the greenhouse into a high-tech hydroponic growing facility in 2013. This was the start of what “Abby Lee” is today.

Brooks expressed his excitement for opening to the Sahuarita community, sharing how “Our focus in Sahuarita is on plants! We will offer delivery and planting, so let us do the digging! Not only do we deliver and plant, but we also guarantee everything.”

He continued: “We will also offer ‘packages’, like the ‘Garden of EATIN’ –which consists of a 2 - 4-year-old fruit tree and 3 edible shrubs. We have 10 semi loads worth of plants, edible vegetables in our Tucson growing ground - ready for you!”

The Abby Lee Farms Grower Direct Garden Center is located at 16010 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. in Sahuarita, and it is open Monday – Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. More information can be found at https://abbyleeaz.com/.

Night Sky MARCH

MARCH 2 - NEW MOON. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 17:38 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

MARCH 18 - FULL MOON. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 07:20 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Worm Moon because this was the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. This moon has also been known as the Crow Moon, the Crust Moon, the Sap Moon, and the Lenten Moon.

MARCH 20 - MARCH EQUINOX. The March equinox occurs at 15:24 UTC. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere.

ROMERO POOLS

Type: Out and Back • Distance: 5.9 miles • Elevation: 900ft • Difficulty: Beginner/Moderate Romero Canyon Trail to Romero Pools is a 5.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back hiking trail located near Tucson. If you are lucky enough to go during the right time you just might get overwhelmed with the beauty the desert has to offer. As the temperatures start to warm up, the snow will start to melt from Mt. Lemon and you will see the pools full. Also if adventuring out during the spring you will see an array of wildflowers. This trail is best used from September through May. The walk will be a mix of flat and steep and rocky. Be sure to wear proper footwear. Always bring water and a small snack. There is a $7 park entrance fee. Always remember to be aware of your surroundings as we share our desert with many creatures. Some days can get warm enough to awaken a hibernating reptile.

Starting from Catalina State Park, you wind your way up the rocky slopes of the Catalina Mountains for about 3-miles until you reach Romero Pools. Along the way, you see fields of 200-year-old saguaros and jagged rock outcroppings.

Trailhead: Catalina State Park. 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ.

Health & Beauty

DIY SUGAR SCRUB

INGREDIENTS

1

DIRECTIONS

Combine all

adding the oils last. Mix well. Apply to your body and massage into your skin. Rinse well. Your skin will be left feeling soft and smooth.

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MARCH RECIPES Dining In

Sausage Balls

• 1lb sausage

• 1 ¼ cup bisquick

• 1 cup shredded cheese

• 8oz cream cheese (softened)

Preheat the oven to 400. Mix all ingredients together. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.

Cowboy Beans

• 1lb ground beef

• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

• 3 (15oz) cans kidney beans

• 3 (15oz) cans white beans

• 3 (15oz) cans pork and beans

• 3 small onions, diced

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• 1 cup ketchup

• ½ cup molasses

• 3 tablespoons mustard

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onions until the meat is no longer pink. Drain all of the beans except for one can of pork and beans. Combine the beans, cooked ground beef and onions, and remaining ingredients to your crock pot. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

Amish Chicken

• 6-8 chicken pieces, cleaned

• 1 cup flour

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350.

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

• 1 ½ cups water

In a bowl combine flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika. Dredge each chicken piece into the flour mixture. Place into a baking dish. In a bowl mix the whipping cream and water together, then pour over the chicken. Bake for 1 ½ hours or until the chicken is golden brown.

Centex Announces Second Community in Tucson

Entrada La Coraza at Rancho Sahuarita to open April 2022

TUCSON – January 31, 2022 – PulteGroup is proud to announce the opening of its second Tucson Area Centex community, Entrada La Coraza at Rancho Sahuarita, located just south of the city along I-19 in the beautiful master plan of Rancho Sahuarita. The new construction community offers the ideal balance of location and affordability with single and two-story homes perfect for first time home buyers and growing families.

“Entrada La Coraza at Rancho Sahuarita will have affordably-priced homes with valuable included features to help renters realize the joys and benefits of homeownership,” said Rebecca Lundberg, Arizona division president of PulteGroup. “Pulte Homes has a long history of building within the Rancho Sahuarita community, and we are thrilled to now offer the Centex brand to future residents.”

While detailed home designs and features will be announced closer to the April 2022 grand opening, Entrada La Coraza at Rancho Sahuarita homes will include energy-efficient floor plans, professionally designed interior color packages that take the guesswork out of customizing a home, and highly sought-after included features so the homes are movein ready, such as front yard landscaping, washer and dryer, refrigerator, window blinds on front windows, and stainless-steel kitchen appliances.

As the Rancho Sahuarita community is well established, residents of Entrada La Coraza will have access to a wealth of area features,

including the 10-acre Sahuarita lake, neighborhood parks with picnic areas and tot lot, a 5,000 sq. ft. fitness facility with aerobics studio, fitness equipment, locker rooms, and meeting rooms, a splash park with water slides, miniature golf, a basketball court, two tennis courts, and an eight-lane lap pool and spa.

School-age residents will have easy access to their schools as the Sahuarita Primary, Middle and High Schools are located just outside of the community. Other area amenities include the Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, the Sahuarita Aquatic Center, and the Sahuarita Public Library.

Entrada La Coraza at Rancho Sahuarita will be located at 812 W Calle Falerno, Sahuarita. Interested buyers can visit https://www.centex. com/homes/arizona/tucson/sahuarita/entrada-la-coraza-at-ranchosahuarita-210845 to learn more about the community and join the Interest List to be notified about upcoming milestones, including community development updates, special events, promotions, and more.

About Centex. Centex, a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), helps first-time homebuyers put themselves in a better place. Centex builds consumer inspired homes and communities that balance smart design and affordability with a friendly, enjoyable buying process. For more information about Centex, visit www.centex.com.

Trico Electric Co-op Awards POWER Grants to Seven

Trico Electric Cooperative has awarded a total of $35,000 to seven non-profit organizations providing critical services in southern Arizona. The grants are part of Trico’s POWER Grants program and are awarded twice a year to charities throughout southern Arizona.

Nonprofits are selected through an application process and reviewed by a seven-person committee made up of Trico employees, employee-members, and Board Members.

Receiving a grant of $8,500 was Arivaca Helping Hearts. Receiving a grant of $7,400 was the Arizona Burn Foundation. Receiving grants of $5,000 each were the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Literacy Connects. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson received a $4,000 grant. Receiving a grant of $3,600 was The Human-Animal Connection, while a grant of $1,500

was awarded to the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance. Since 2008, the POWER Grant program has awarded $665,000 in grants. For more information or to apply go to www.trico. coop/power-grants.

“As a cooperative, Trico is dedicated to serving its Members and our community. We have been a part of these communities for over 75 years, and our Power Grants program is one of the many ways we help to make a positive difference.” Brian Heithoff -Trico CEO/General Manager.

Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc., is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving more than 45,000 customers in Marana, Corona de Tucson, SaddleBrooke, Mt. Lemmon, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Three Points and Arivaca. Formed in 1945, Trico is owned by the people it serves.” 

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EDUCATION / LEARNING

Chinese Calligraphy/Language Tutoring. Tutoring in basic, intermediate and advanced Chinese language, written and spoken. $20/hour. Caring and fun! 520-704-3832

Education/Learning Sahuarita Math & Reading. Tutor, Bob Malouff. Tutoring all grades. Summer lessons to prepare for the school year online or at the clubhouse. Special Rates. 520-484-9237

FOR SALE / RENT

2 RV Lots For Rent $350/month. Security deposit required. $25.00 application fee. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Full hookups. Adults Only. 520-625-7559 • 520-549-9317

PETS

Lovable, friendly cats and kittens available for adoption through Paws Patrol, 750 W Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley. Tues-Sat 10:00-2:00. 520-207-4024. Cats are spayed/neutered and current with shots.

REPAIR / SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING POSITION AVAILABLE! 700-4:.Monday-Friday (Occasional