Jan-Feb 2019 Tubac Villager

JAN/FEB 2019

VOL XV NO 2

TUBAC VILLAGER

The Brasher Team

GARY BRASHER - PRESIDENT

A Broker and developer for over 35 years.

Serves the community and specializes in farms, ranches, development as well as residential and commercial property sales. gary.brasher@russlyon.com

MLS 21901392 . $1,595,000. 7 Camino Cocinero, Tubac Exceptional, outstanding, exceeding the standards of even your most discriminating clients; these are terms that describe this beautifully designed and appointed 3 bedroom, 4 bath, 3596 square foot home situated on 5+ acres in Tubac! This home also has a separate 900+ square foot guest casita with a two car garage AND an RV garage totaling approximately 2000 sq/ft.

With a stunning back yard and living space, come enjoy the Tubac Lifestyle.

MLS 21900396 . $2,998,000. 31 Santa Gertrudis Lane, Tumacacori This stunning 1930s style ranch is situated along the banks of the Santa Cruz river Riparian area in Santa Cruz County & easily accessible via I-19. Only 45 minutes south of Tucson yet a world apart, this beautiful property has been meticulously remodeled.

With a 4317 square foot 4 bedroom 3.5 bath main house and an adjoining 750 square foot one bedroom and one bath fully equipped guest casita as well as over 2800 square feet of covered porches; this property is truly remarkable. 148 acres in total with irrigated water rights and towering Cottonwood's and mesquites make this property a signature Arizona property.

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BOB PRIGMORE

Specializing in Tubac and Rio Rico Residential Properties.

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CAREY DANIEL

Over 15 years of experience specializing in the Tubac area representing sellers and buyers. carey.daniel@russlyon.com

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MLS 21900518 . $395,000.00 . 2366 Camino Esplendido, Tubac If you like the style and character of a fired adobe brick home this is the one for you.

It has been completely updated including new roof, HVAC, top quality windows and doors, closets and laundry room by California Closets, pool completely restored including equipment, and decking, plus a beautifully restored and updated casita. A Gem!

MLS 21804538 . $1,150,000. 2 Calle Diaz, Tubac Tubac Valley Country Club Estates,Custom Built ''Energy Block'' Home w/4BR'S,4BA'S,2 1/2 BA'S and a 3 Car Extended Garage. Outdoor Kitchen on large covered patio with panoramic views allow for entertaining at its best. Home has been recently painted and the roof re-coated. Entry courtyard w/fountains adds to the ambiance as you enter this beautiful home.

MLS 21900459 . $260,000.00 . 14 Circulo Primeria Alta, Tubac Beautiful spot in the desirable Palo Parado Estates neighborhood. 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, split floor plan with open living area. Almost an acre, with views of the Santa Ritas to the East and the Tumacacori Mountains to the West. Very convenient location.

MLS 21804484 . $469,500. 2158 Balboa Court, Tubac Beautiful Durango Model located in the desirable Santiago Sub-Division with 3BR, 2.5 BA,and a 3Car Garage.This split plan has beautiful hardwood and tile floors,granite counter tops and much more.Mountain views,sunrises and sunsets allow for your personal enjoyment and for entertaining your guests.In close proximity to the De Anza Trail,shops and restaurants in the Historic Village of Tubac.

GARY BRASHER - PRESIDENT A Broker and developer for over 35 years. Serves the community and specializes in farms, ranches, development as well as residential and commercial property sales. gary.brasher@russlyon.com

520.260.4048

MLS 21901046 . $179,900 . 412 Post Way, Tubac A stunning location with elegant features says it all for this 1480 square foot Embarcadero Unit. Extremely well cared for and recently painted inside, this three bedroom two bath home is a corner unit with an additional ''den'' window that provides that extra bit of light for the living space and a full sky deck upstairs with a view of the San Cayetano Mountains.

MLS 21832652 . $185,000 . 1305 Golden Gate Way, Tubac, AZ Delightful, light and bright bungalow unit. 1 story , 2 bedroom 2 baths with gorgeous views from the sky deck. Customized Furnishings included by separate bill of sale. Adjacent to pool. This wont last long so go take a look. You will not be disappointed!!

$575,000 2364 Camino Esplendido, Tubac REMARKABLE RETRO 70S REMODELED HOME PRICED AT OVER $100,000 BELOW COST. The property has been updated with new flooring, insulation, remodeled kitchen with custom made alder wood cabinets, bronze hardware, new garbage disposal, granite counter tops throughout, new water heater, skylights and so much more. This homes open floor plan lends itself to lots of light and great views of the Tumacacori Mountains! A two year complete warranty will give you the comfort and security of the quality of this home.

Bautista Court

MLS 21825948 . $487,500 . 142 Circulo Vespucci, Tubac As you enter the gated courtyard you can feel the peace&tranquility this home provides.

With solid wood double doors you are immediately drawn into the welcoming living space framed by carved wood entry posts which compliment the spacious feel of this three bedroom and 2.5 bath home. Tubac at it's best!

MLS 21829642 . $475,000 21 Sandy Lane, Tubac Beautiful Burnt Adobe home setting atop a bluff overlooking all of Tubac as well as the lush riparian area of the Santa Cruz River. This stunning 4 bedroom 3 bath 2,839 square foot home on 14 plus acres provides tremendous privacy, yet is only minutes from the Historic Village of Tubac and the Tubac Golf Resort.

MLS 21800499 . $695,000.00 . 42 Sierra Vista Lane, Tubac This home has views that seem to go on forever! As you enter the foyer, you will be impressed with the vaulted ceilings, wood beams,Saltillo tile floors, open floor plan & a kitchen layout that is perfect for entertaining. From the moment you walk through the door your eyes are drawn through the living area, to the large sliding glass doors & windows & on to spectacular views of the Santa Rita & San Cayetano Mountains in the distance. With over 2900 sq/ft of living space including 3BR and 3BA, this property provides Arizona Elegance and privacy!

MLS 21828936 . $294,000.00 . 4 Boquillas Court, Tubac Well located and quiet!! You must see this 2 bedroom , 2.5 bath home which features a family room and living room for entertaining or just enjoying a quiet evening. The Arizona room, which is heated and cooled, is a fabulous place to enjoy your morning coffee. The great room has a built in wet bar and a log fireplace. This home is on a spectacular lot with surrounding vegetation to provide privacy and is just waiting for the new owner to give it their special touch.

MLS 21808207 . $499,000 . 3 Alegria Rd, Tubac This absolutely stunning home sets atop a mesa overlooking the entire Santa Cruz River Valley! Enjoy breathtaking views of both the Santa Rita and the Tumacacori Mountain Ranges. A wrap around patio allows you to enjoy the sunrise and then finishing your day with the colorful and peaceful sunsets. This home offers tranquility and privacy and yet is only minutes to I-19. With 2900 sq/ft including an artists studio, this home provides comfort and function!

MLS 21826535 . $399,000 . 2197 Embarcadero Way, Tubac This is a beautiful home nestled in the Sentinel Hill Subdivision of the Barrio de Tubac.

Full of upgrades with an east facing patio capturing views of the Santa Rita Mountains.

With over 2217 square feet including 2 bedrooms and 2 baths this home shows like a model.

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By John O'Neill

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here’s one action we in Tubac could take that could unite us all, people of every religion, sex, hobby, age, political view, geographical origin, and income.

We could reduce the light pollution that we have thoughtlessly allowed to obscure views of our glorious night skies. Darker skies would elevate our lives, aid astronomers in their search for answers to the mysteries of the heavens, boost our economy, support wildlife and, surprisingly, enhance our own safety. And, people who live in our valley after we are gone will be thankful we preserved the night environment for their scientific and spiritual enrichment.

Walk out of the Grill in Quail Creek, the village just east of Green Valley, stand in the parking lot and look up and you’ll plainly see the Milky Way glowing overhead. The same is true in many neighborhoods in Green Valley. Walk outside in Tubac and look up and, likely as not, your night vision will be impaired by bulbs that are needlessly allowed to cast light out and upward where it isn’t needed, creating a visual haze between us and our universe.

Like Pima County, Santa Cruz County has a good dark sky code but lacks the resources and focus to proactively monitor and enforce it. Probably all of us have looked up at the sky on a clear Arizona night and been struck with awe, but skies would be clearer if we didn’t have light pollution. If we want sightings of the skies to improve rather than get worse it’s up to us.

Nighttime pollution in Tubac can be reversed if fixtures that emit light at more than horizontal to the ground are replaced or capped. Costs to homeowners, businesses and institutions should not strain budgets. Fixtures approved by the International Dark Sky Association that project light downward are sold at high-end lighting stores, and at reasonably priced outlets like Home Depot and Lowe’s, said Emilio Falco, a Tubac resident and astronomer at Whipple Observatory.

This story examines why dark skies are important, and looks at people in Tubac who are taking the lead in dark sky improvement in our parks and homeowners associations.

Residents of cities have little sense of the night sky and many have never seen the Milky Way, even though half their lives are spent after sundown. People live in and move to Tubac for the environment, both daytime and nighttime. While we still have beautiful night skies, views have diminished as light pollution has increased and will continue to worsen as we continue to develop unless outdoor light becomes a priority.

Falco, who got a PhD in physics at MIT in 1986, is one of many space scientists who live here because of the Kitt Peak Observatory and the Whipple Observatory. We see Whipple on Mount Hopkins every day as we move around Tubac, most of us unaware that some of the most important and exciting research in the history of mankind is being conducted there. Continued on page 8 Painting "Starry Night II" 40" x 16" by Bruce Baughman

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turtles hatchlings that die each year when attracted from beaches to onshore lights, and the millions of migratory birds killed each year when confused by bright lights, causing them to collide with buildings and towers.

Several decades ago humans thought they might live near the only star with planets. Now, with sophisticated methods and images from the Kepler space telescope, NASA has determined that there are billions of planets, more than there are stars in our galaxy.

“Excess light doesn’t do anybody any good,” said Falco.

Yet if you drive around the Tubac at night there are hundreds of residential and commercial lights, and some erected by government, that violate the dark sky ethic and the county dark-sky code.

Kepler can find them, but analysis of their composition can’t be done from space. Astronomers at Whipple analyze their size, mass, density and atmospheric components, always in search of an Earth-like planet.

The question is, knowing that unrestrained lighting is bad for astronomers, bad for business, bad for our safety, and bad for birds and wildlife, and that it diminishes our own transcendent love of our environment, will Tubac find the motivation and civic cohesiveness to change?

Falco and his fellow astronomers plead for light pollution to be minimized.

“The darker the skies the more distant objects we can measure,” he said. “It’s critical.”

If helping scientists plumb the depths of space isn’t enough to get motivate us, Flaco said dark skies are also good for business.

People, including many amateur astronomers, move here and buy homes for the views, day and night, he said. Optical sciences at the observatories and at industrial companies, especially in Tucson, add many tens of millions of dollars to the economy each year, all based on clear skies.

Above illustration features some available solutions. There are new options not listed here. Many of the new, and now predominant LED outdoor fixtures are more ‘styled’ to appear as the full cutoff profiles - however, not all of them perform well in controlling glare and light trespass. This is because they are using the diodes (light sources) mounted much closer than tradition ‘bulbs’ to the fixture bottom surface, which can produce high-intensity visible brightness (glare/ trespass) outside of the lighting task areas. Contact a local builder for updated lighting technologies. Illustration used with permission ©Bob Crelin/ BobCrelin.com

Too much light, wrongly directed, is actually a security risk around our homes and businesses, said Falco. “If it’s too bright you can’t see what’s going on around you. If you have glare you can’t see somebody in the shadows waiting to rob you.”

“Bad outdoor lighting can decrease safety by making victims and property easier to see,” says the International Dark Sky Assn. “A dark sky does not necessarily mean a dark ground. Smart lighting that directs light where it is needed creates a balance between safety and starlight.”

Animals, birds, insects and humans, evolved over the eons in a world without outdoor lighting and we are “only beginning to learn what a drastic effect this has had on nocturnal ecology,” said the IDA.

Predators use light to hunt, and their prey depend of darkness to hide.

Some of the best documented ecological tragedies are the millions of sea

Changes will come through knowledge, said Falco. Most people will put up new fixtures when they realize their light is trespassing on others and is harming us all.

Neighbors can encourage those around them to learn about the value of dark skies and to change any outdoor lighting that pollutes the skies.

Several Tubac residents have been active with their homeowners associations and with neighbors in encouraging dark sky compliance.

Dave and Mary Dunham, members of the Cielito Lindo Homeowners Association in the Tubac Barrio, did some research on good lighting, changed their own lights so they point downward rather than up, and brought to the attention of the homeowners association that their guidelines say they are a dark sky community. They also brought examples of dark-sky-designed bulbs to a meeting along with information on where to purchase them.

“Everybody walks by my garage and sees there is plenty of light and it’s all directed down,” said Dave. “Sometimes it’s just a matter of letting people know we’re a dark sky community and how to adjust. It’s not a major change in behavior and it does make a difference.”

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Timothy Hrutkay, daytime program coordinator at Kitt Peak National Observatory, has had similar experiences at his home in the Trails Head section of the Barrio, where the homeowners association also has dark sky guidelines. “Most people are very receptive to dark sky lighting, but a few will find any reason why we shouldn’t have those kinds of lights,” he said.

“People are becoming aware of it and we need to continually promote a dark sky environment” said Hrutkay. “It’s not going to fix itself.”

Four northern Arizona towns: Flagstaff, population 72,000; Sedona and Camp Verde, both population 11,000; and the Village of Oak Creek, population 6,000, an unincorporated area seven miles from Sedona, have been awarded Dark Sky Community designations by the IDA.

These are tremendous accomplishments requiring cooperation and compliance from all sectors of the towns and local and county governments. Flagstaff, like Tubac, is home to astronomers and sky sciences organizations and has a decades-long program to minimize light pollution. The Village of Oak Creek received its designation last year.

Hrutkay said dark skies and nighttime environment enhancement would be a perfect project for the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Association, the major civic group in our valley.

Santa Cruz County has had a dark sky code since 2008. It requires developers and builders to submit acceptable lighting plans, but some builders in recent years have either not abided by their own plans or residents have changed lighting afterward.

After two years of effort, the Tumacacori park was recently designated a Dark Sky Park by the IDA, joining other major parks in the United States.

There is a county code and fines for non-compliance, but it is better to encourage cooperation and reserve law enforcement for extreme cases, said Falco.

Our two parks, the Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, have also been leaders in dark sky advancement in our area.

The Presidio is in the initial stages of applying to the IDA as a dark sky designated park, said Shannon Stone, the new director. “Many people are naïve to benefits of dark skies,” she said. “They come from big cities and do what they’ve always done. Most people don’t know that just simple changes are needed -- light aimed down instead of up.”

To become a dark sky designated park the buildings and businesses around the Presidio will have to fulfill the same requirements as the park.

“That’s all the more reason for Tubac to become a dark sky designated community,” Stone said.

Jesse Drake, county director of planning and zoning, said every lighting complaint has been investigated and resolved.

If Tubac residents follow the examples of Sedona and other Arizona communities, residents here and in the future will be able to walk outside at night and always see a glittering Milky Way, like Father Kino and Juan Bautista de Anza saw in our valley hundreds of years ago, because there will be less light pollution than exists today.

Learn more at www.darksky.org

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The project was controversial and many Tubac residents spoke against it during the October and November commission meetings, and signed petitions opposing it were submitted to the county. McLoughlin insisted it was not a resort and that the investment would bring jobs and tax dollars to the county.

COUNTY REJECTS RESORT PROPOSAL

A large resort and conference center proposed for 640 acres of vacant land in west Tubac was denied by Santa Cruz County.

County Manager Jennifer St. John wrote on Dec. 27 to applicant Emmett McLoughlin, agent for the landowner First United Partners LLP, that the county “is rejecting your application for a conditional use permit for your proposed project of the Puma Club due to the inconsistency of this project with the purpose and intent of the Santa Cruz County Zoning and Development Code.”

The land, about two miles west of Interstate 19, has general rural zoning.

McLoughlin had requested a conditional use permit for what he termed a lodge. However, the project was to include restaurants, bars, spas, gift shops, meeting rooms, and 78 guest rooms.

“This is inconsistent with the commonly held view of a guest ranch or lodge in a rural setting in this county,” St. John wrote.

She said the county will reimburse him for the application. If he wants to file an appeal, it must take place within 30 days from the date of the letter, St. John wrote.

The topic, which was originally scheduled to the on the agenda of the Jan. 24 Santa Cruz County Planning and Zoning Commission, was removed.

TITLES CHANGE AT FIRE DISTRICT

There are to be two new deputy chiefs at the Tubac Fire District but the assistant fire chief position has been eliminated.

Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath said that last summer when the budget for 2018-19 was determined it was agreed that there would be a new deputy chief named and the budget included the salary for that, which is in the range of $70,000 to $81,000.

Horvath said the position was advertised and there were 10 applicants including one internal candidate.

Four candidates were interviewed in December. Horvath said that the selected candidate and she could not “successfully negotiate an agreement regarding salary.”

She then decided to move employee and applicant Captain Ben Guerrero into an administrative captain assignment for 12 months starting Jan. 7. She said he is currently fulfilling the educational requirements for the deputy chief position, which calls for a bachelor’s degree within two years of hire.

The district is it the process of testing to create an eligibility list for a person to be moved into Guerrero’s former position.

Assistant Chief Genaro Rivera was moved into the other deputy chief position at the same salary he was making as assistant chief, she said. “He will focus on his duties as fire marshal, community liaison for special events, and administrative support in facilities and apparatus,” Horvath said.

GARY BRASHER - PRESIDENT A Broker and developer for over 35 years. Serves the community and specializes in farms, ranches, development as well as residential and commercial property sales. gary.brasher@russlyon.com 520.260.4048

MLS 21814259 . $675,000 . 22 Tubac Rd, Tubac

MLS 21802162 . $485,000 . 14 Plaza Rd, Tubac

Beautifully restored retail/residential building in the heart of historic Tubac, AZ. This property has been carefully upgraded to provide approximately 2200 square feet of retail space downstairs which has been divided into a number of different gallery/show rooms with upgraded lighting. In addition, there is a beautiful approximately 800 square foot apartment with small efficiency kitchen featuring hand made mesquite counter tops and cabinets with inlaid turquoise. Upstairs is another approximately 1200 square feet of living space with two bedrooms, a living room and den plus a wonderful kitchen with all new appliances. The living room/ dining room of the upstairs living space has a balcony which affords great views of the town, Tubac Road, as well as the surrounding mountain ranges.

LIVE, WORK AND SELL FROM THE SAME LOCATION!!

Well located commercial/retail building in the center of the historic village of Tubac, Arizona! This property has approximately 3900 square feet of retail space which is currently being used for a residential purpose but also has the ability to be residential. A very successful location in the heart of this historic town. The property has multiple display rooms which are ideal for marketing different product lines. Also a very large courtyard separates the two retail buildings at this location. The second or ''back'' building also has a small residential apartment, ideal for live on site management. Lots of wall space and storage make this an ideal location for many commercial uses.

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MLS 21803991 . $298,000 . 10 Calle Iglesia, Tubac

HISTORIC PENNINGTON HOUSE- This is an incredible opportunity to own a piece of Tubac, and Arizona's History. This unique building was built in the late 1700s. This unique adobe structure is situated across the Street from the Historic Tubac Presidio State Park which generates vibrant tourist activity to the area.

This property was also the home of Arizona's First Newspaper, the ''Arizonian'' in 1859 and was more recently the gallery of famed artist Hugh Cabot. Come experience what real Arizona History looks and feels like and bring your vision to this incredible property

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HOSPITAL CEO SPEAKS IN TUBAC

Kelly Adams, CEO of the Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital, said he would like to hear what potential hospital patients and their families want to improve on at the center.

Adams spoke on Dec. 17 to attendees at the monthly meeting of the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council.

He said he started work in July 2018 and has made many improvements. The hospital, which opened in 2015, was in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “The owners of the facility sought us out,” he said. He said he and his company have experience bringing smaller hospitals out of bankruptcy.

Located 15 miles north of Tubac in Green Valley, the hospital has 49 beds, 12 bays in the emergency department, four operating rooms, two GI labs, one cath lab, and a dedicated nine-bed section for patient rehabilitation, he said.

FREE DOG TRAINING AT PARK

Under the sponsorship of the Tubac Community Center Foundation, Lynn Carey is teaching a weekly dog agility class Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

The class is at the Santa Cruz County Ronald R. Morriss Park in Tubac at the east end of Calle Iglesia and will run until Feb. 13.

The class is supported by donations to the foundation and there is no charge. The agility equipment was purchased completely from the donations made during the basic obedience class Carey taught this fall.

Pre-registration is required. Call Carey at (520) 237-9794 for more information or to register.

A new source for the emergency room physicians will be Concord Medical Group of Texas. Adams said the hospital has contracted with them and they will provide board-trained emergency room physicians starting on Feb. 1.

Tubac Fire Chief Cheryl Horvath told the meeting attendees that having a nearby hospital can help reduce the time that ambulances and crews are out of the fire district area when they take patients to Tucson hospitals. She said she’s had several meetings with Adams.

On Jan. 6 the Green Valley News reported that a doctors’ group, Global Hospitalist Solutions, is suing Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital, claiming it is owed more than $1.9 million.

In February 2018, U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix approved the purchase of the hospital by Lateral GV, an offshoot of the California-based Lateral Investment Management, the lone bidder on the property. The bankruptcy case was finalized July 25, the Green Valley News reported.

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To help improve air quality by reducing school bus emissions, Governor Doug Ducey announced Dec. 6 that 55 school districts and charter schools have received approval for the purchase of 142 diesel and alternative fuel school buses, totaling $15.9 million.

The local Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 (Tubac and Rio Rico) received an award of $440,000 to purchase four new school buses that will run on diesel fuel.

The district runs 45 buses that transport students on an average day, said Melisa Lunderville, an assistant superintendent. The new buses will include seat belts and air conditioning, she said.

In June 2018, Governor Ducey released a $38 million plan to purchase an estimated 280 school buses from settlement funds from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.

The Arizona Lower-Emissions School Bus Program provides funding to 60% free and reduced lunch school districts, charters and the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind to replace aged and high mileage school buses.

BICYCLE, OHV DIRT BIKE TRAIL BEING BUILT Work on a new 24-mile single track trail for bicycles two-wheel motorcycles and bicycles west of Tubac announced a year ago is now underway.

The Tumacácori Red Springs Single-track Trail System is for motorized (OHV dirt bike) users, and also for use by mountain bike riders and hikers.

Access will be via National Forest System Road 684 in Tubac. That’s known as Hunter Access and is off the west Frontage Road just north of Exit 40 (Chavez Siding Road).

The trails will be narrow, and not be open to three-wheel or four-wheel offhighway vehicles. According to a map, the trails won’t be in one long vertical stretch but will be in a general north/south layout and will be connected with some east/west or diagonal trails.

The proposal calls for a staging area about five miles west of Interstate 19 on Coronado National Forest land. There will be a parking lot, information kiosk, ramadas and picnic tables, but no restrooms, said spokeswoman Heidi Schewel.

Trail Riders of Southern Arizona is the primary partner and will provide volunteers to work on the project. They will not provide funding as previously stated, she said.

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As now planned, the trail will be 24.26 miles long, include 6.7 miles of newly constructed motorized single-track, and 17.56 miles of social trails converted to motorized single-track.

“Social trails” is a term that means trails already used by those who pass in the area.

Schewel said the primary purpose for action is to provide additional trail opportunities, trail connections and reasonable access points and to reduce or limit resource damage from soil erosion.

The Forest Service received funding for the $275,000 project from a grant from the Arizona State Parks Off Highway Vehicle Program, she said.

Schewel said on Dec. 21 that work would start in January and would be completed in about six weeks.

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hat’s the worst thing that can happen to a birder?

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Not even close to the worst that could happen.

Birders are indomitable, unabashed, audacious, intrepid, undaunted and other turgid words from the Thesaurus, accustomed to handling dangerous, complex situations.

Suppose you rent a small airplane to speed your search for a bird, but have engine failure two miles south of Pena Blanca Lake. As your tiny, powerless Cessna drifts down toward a field you see remnants of El Chapo’s senior staff are already there, having their annual convention, taking machine gun practice.

Not a problem. Every birder is a smooth-talking diplomat who could talk his or her way down from a gallows, after release of the trap door.

No, the most nightmarishly horrible thing that can happen to any birder is to be the first person to miss seeing a rare bird that others have been watching, a rarity never seen again; to have to endure their comments: “It was here a minute ago.”; “What beautiful plumage.”; “I watched it so long my arms got tired holding up my binoculars.”

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Your son, daughter, their spouses, and your grandchildren are working with a high-school chemistry set by the Christmas tree when they discover a drug that cures cancer and reverses aging. In their congratulatory addresses to Congress and the United Nations General Assembly they attribute all their abilities to your brilliant parenting.

Not even close to the best. Birders expect such accomplishments of their offspring.

There is no Powerball winner for 15 years until you collect the $5 trillion jackpot, which you share with every nation on earth, keeping only enough for a couple of Gulfstreams and jet fuel to chase rare birds. Each country prints a stamp and strikes a coin with your image. Your fame will endure when Charlemagne and Elvis are forgotten.

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The rare sighting of a white-throated thrush in Madera Canyon, photo by Jeffrey Michael Bearce

Thus is was after the January 9th birding-listserv post that a white-throated thrush was found at Madera Canyon, the first ever seen in Arizona, which is a huge deal since the best birders on earth have been tromping around our deserts and sky islands for more than 100 years.

Shivering birders were there before sunup on Thursday, the 10th, an overcast, gloomy morning, when the sweetest words imaginable were heard: “There it is!” Multitudes of birders saw it that morning as it ate pyracantha berries, flipped over leaves and drank from a stream near the Madera Picnic area. A bonus was an elegant trogan eating from the same pyracantha bush and sharing the same area as the thrush. One birding guide took a photo of the thrush and trogan in the same frame.

As birders found elusive parking areas and rushed toward areas where the bird was reported, binoculars, cameras and spotting scopes clanking, they saw others focusing their equipment on the thrush, the best feeling of all.

On Saturday, the 12th, people whose jobs interfered with their birding lives, were finally free to chase the bird and hundreds did, from New Mexico, California, Phoenix, and elsewhere. “The masses gathered and had pretty good views,” said one post.

The bird, a cousin of the American robin, whose normal range is from Panama to Mexico, was still being seen more than a week later. Hundreds of birders, probably a thousand or two, got good views as the cooperative thrush moved up and down the canyon. ***

The Nogales Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was better organized this year than in the recent past with 48 birding sleuths finding 151 species on Dec. 15, just nine shy of the CBC record.

The Nogales CBC is part of a nationwide effort over time to count the numbers and species of birds inside geographic circles with diameters of 15-miles.

Sightings included 20 species of waterfowl -ducks and their kin like grebes and mergansers.

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TUBAC COMMUNITY CENTER ON GROWTH SPURT

By Kathleen Vandervoet

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our pickleball courts, two of them new and two refurbished, are among recent enhancements at the Tubac Community Center.

Penland, board president of the Tubac Community Center Foundation, said she enjoys seeing families come to use the area, often on weekends.

Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It’s played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net, and can be played as doubles or singles.

Jacobsen and Penland praised Bruce Bracker, District 3 Santa Cruz County Supervisor, and County Manager Jennifer St. John, for their positive response to requests for improvements and ongoing maintenance.

Santa Cruz County owns the Tubac Community Center and had two new courts, with fencing, installed in December. In September, the county agreed to resurface the first two courts, which had been installed on what originally was a basketball court.

More than 50 people have joined the ranks of pickleball players in Tubac in the past four years, said Ron Jacobsen, one of the program organizers, and the courts are used daily.

From left, Mark Wieging, Rochelle Ulrich and Kate Penland are among the board members who help operate the Tubac Community Center. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet

“Pickleball is the fastest-growing activity for people over 60 years of age,” Jacobsen said.

One of the courts remains a multi-use court for basketball in addition to pickleball. There are picnic tables under large trees next to the courts and Kate

Also new at the community center is the non-profit Tubac Nature Center which will open soon in one of the rooms. It will have exhibits that depict the past, present and future of the Santa Cruz River environment. They will host bird walks, nature walks, night sky viewings, talks on animals and birds, and more.

County Supervisor Bracker is pleased with the present situation. “The Tubac Community Center is a model for how county government can work with and serve the constituents in our community,” he said.

“President Kate Penland and all the volunteers are dedicating their time and energy every day to make the Tubac Community Center a place that serves us all. They should be commended for their effort and community spirit - I am grateful for their enthusiasm and their spirit of giving.

“In a small county such as ours it takes that type of selflessness and personal commitment to make our quality of life the best that it can be. The county is well aware of the value and contributions of the community center and we remain committed to supporting their efforts.”

For those whose hobby is reading, the Tubac branch of the Santa Cruz County Public Library, with two public-use computers, is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition, in the entry hall and large meeting room there are bookshelves filled with free books and magazines that are donated by local residents and visitors.

The community garden on the building’s east side is a thriving organization and plots bloom in the spring and fall most heavily when the weather supports the growth.

Every Thursday at noon there is a community lunch and donations are accepted. Several Tubac restaurants and one local cook provide the meals but advance signs ups are required.

Weekly activities include chair and standing yoga, Tai Chi, TRX exercise, tango classes,

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Julie Kiker practices pickle ball shots during a clinic. Photo Kathleen Vandervoet

Zumba, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. There is no charge for any programs at the community center, but donations are accepted.

Need a walker? A large variety of medical equipment is kept at the community center and lent free of charge. Those items can include walkers, canes, crutches, wheel chairs, shower chairs and raised toilet seats.

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Anyone interested in research on family history tied to the area or any local history topic can visit the Tubac Historical Society research library. It’s open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays or call (520) 398-2020 for an appointment.

How do people learn about what’s offered at the community center? The Tubac Villager runs monthly information. There is a long bulletin board area in the entry hall with dozens of fliers, word of mouth among friends helps, and people can call and ask about programs.

Penland hopes that a volunteer will step forward to develop the website so it can be used frequently for posting activities and so people can learn about the offerings.

A long-term master plan for the community center and the land surrounding will be formulated this year, Penland said. People and groups now using the center will be polled to determine what they hope to see and their future needs.

The board of the Tubac Community Center Foundation includes Kate Penland, president and treasurer; Rochelle Ulrich, first vice president; Lil Hunsacker, second vice president; Mark Wieging, secretary; and members Lynn Baker, Brenda Camou, Kim Etherington, Mae Long and Claire McJunkin.

The Tubac Community Center is at 50 Bridge Road and the phone number is (520) 398-1800. Penland said more volunteers are always welcome.

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the fence. “We were just elated,” Jacobsen said.

About three years ago, Ron Jacobsen said, people playing pickle ball on a makeshift court in the Barrio de Tubac asked if they could change the basketball court at the Tubac Community Center to two pickle ball courts with the correct court colors, boundary striping and new nets.

Cracks were also filled in.

The next week, it rained. “There were puddles all over. There was no pitch to it. Within 10 days there was a crack running across it. It also had a slick surface, which was dangerous. A person could fall down, and lots did,” Jacobsen said.

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The Tubac Health Care Foundation board provided a grant for the first step.

Then, “A group of us tried to figure out the cost to expand the fence” and take other steps to improve the court surface. “We got Supervisor (Bruce) Bracker involved about six months ago,” Jacobsen said.

Santa Cruz County owns and operates the Tubac Community Center.

Several months ago, Bracker was successful and a county crew came to Tubac and ripped out the old court so there would be a better surface, and removed

Within the week, a new cement court was poured in its place. But, the contractor hired by the county apparently didn’t have enough experience.

He talked with County Manager Jennifer St. John who came to view it. After talking about various options, it was agreed that the county would build a new two-court cement pad next to the original courts. A different contractor, AGE, did that work and the pickle ball players are happy with it.

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Snow Day! ARE WE STILL IN TUBAC, ARIZONA?

Photography by Paula Beemer

What an awakening! The morning of January 2ndI stepped out of bed and looked outside to find myself somewhere in wonderland! I rubbed and rubbed my eyes and the scenery was the same every time after. I don’t remember having this amazing combination of physical and emotional feelings since I was a child, short of breath, urgent desire to see more than what my window pane offered, and a tremendous anxiety to photo capture the landscapes before it was gone!

Our already beautiful village covered in five inches of snow was transformed into something quite magical, unrecognizable in some areas.

The experience I had that day is what I would call a “gift of nature.”

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS TUBAC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

By Kathleen Vandervoet

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elebrating 60 years, and hosting the most-ever artists and crafts people, the Tubac Festival of the Arts is a don’t-miss kind of event.

Sponsors say it is the longest-running outdoor festival in Arizona and that more than 200 vendor booths have been invited.

Of those, 80 are new to the festival.

The event is Wednesday through Sunday, Feb. 6-10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The streets of the village are closed to vehicles during the festival, making it an pleasant experience to shop, stroll and enjoy the unique and beautiful creations.

Four local gallery and business owners served on the “jury” which chooses the best artisans among those who apply. “They’ve selected some new and exciting booths this year,” said Lincoln Wilson, president of the board of the Tubac Chamber of Commerce.

The first festival was held in 1959 when there were few buildings and few artists. However, developer William Morrow had started to purchase some land in the village. And the artists living and working in Tubac wanted to provide a reason for southbound travelers on the road (not yet an interstate) to Mexico to stop for a while.

Wilson said, “Even though it’s been going for 60 years, we’ve been trying to raise the bar for the last 20 years. It’s getting better and better every year and with that it brings more people to Tubac.

“Being the oldest European village (in what is now Arizona), and having Arizona’s longest running festival, it reflects best about what Tubac is as a village. We are where art and history meet and that brings it all together.”

The chamber’s press release says the artists will be “displaying

everything from gorgeous turquoise jewelry to massive blown glass sculptures.

You’ll be able to watch artists weave, paint, hammer, build, and create every imaginable piece of art.

“Some will be practical and some will be just for the purpose of bringing you pleasure. All will be created by professional artists.

“When you’re hungry, follow your nose to a hearty meal or a quick snack.

There will be many food truck options along with all the local restaurants. And when you can tear yourself away from all the sights and tastes, you’ll notice music and laughter filtering through every corner of the village, including the everpopular beer garden.”

Among the items displayed in booths will be jewelry, pottery, wood sculptures, metal work, glass, paintings, t-shirts, table cloths, leather shoes and purses, scratch board, modern art, Western art, repurposed/up-cycled art and clothing.

Food vendors are expected to included Cowboy Catering, The Sleek Greek, Mutts Premium hotdogs and sausages, desserts, ice cream, kettle korn, lemonade stands and much more.

There is no entry fee for the festival but there is an $8 per vehicle fee to park. Local charities benefit from these fees because their volunteers help keep the parking lots safe and orderly.

The chamber’s press release said each vehicle will receive a $5 gift certificate redeemable at over 50 of Tubac’s permanent shops and galleries and if a person visited all the shops, that single gift certificate would be worth $250.

For more information, visit the website at www.tubacaz.com.

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A Migration Story

By Carol Egmont St. John

At my most impressionable age, thirteen, we landed in an area nicknamed, Pigtown.

Maybe pig farmers had lived there before, I don’t know. There was surely no evidence of farm animals when we arrived, but the streets were replete with roughhewn specimens of our own species. Somehow, from among the stones I found a covey of diamonds, a bunch of girls that were special, fun, pretty and smart. The Irish and Italian boys in the hood called us “The Protestants” and four of out of five of us were.

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he borough of Brooklyn was once the most popular resettlement community in the United States. It was dubbed America’s Hometown because one out of seven migrants initially called it home. I was born into that melting pot, a spicy broth. I remember having many classmates who didn’t speak English, but arrived at school each day, scrubbed and polished and fueled by their parents’ dreams. I imagine immigrants back then were not too different than newcomers today.

Looking back, it was a miracle that we coalesced into our little gaggle of girls in that edgy neighborhood, and that we remained friends for so many years after. My best, best friend Joan lived only two doors away. She was Swedish and ridiculously beautiful, with dark eyebrows, turquoise eyes, and naturally platinum blond hair. Boys used to follow her around, leave gifts on her doorstep and talk to me so they could talk to her.

In my early years my family migrated from one neighborhood to another. Every move we made was life-changing. Our first moves meant expanding spaces, finer neighborhoods and better schools. Then my dad died and our fortune failed. We spent the next ten years moving downward to less and less desirable neighborhoods.

This was my mother’s way to keep us afloat, no matter how pathetic the boat.

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Joan never cracked a book and still made it to honor roll. She never aspired for a career or riches, either. She hoped instead for love and family, and her dreams were realized when she was only seventeen. An early marriage, rooted in Brooklyn stopped her migration story for a while.

But the rest of us began to move on. We went to colleges within and beyond the city, bringing an end to our codependence and stretching our imaginings.

After college we were part of a third wave of migration. This one took us out of Brooklyn altogether. Everyone I knew, except Joan, flew the coop as soon as possible. We adjusted to our new lives, raised our kids and established our careers, but as they say, you can take the girls out of Brooklyn but you can’t take Brooklyn out of the girls. We stayed in touch.

It took years for our new lives to become old, and then, as if directed by the great conductor in the sky, our wings started twitching once again. All of us, all at the same time decided to move on. Three went West and two South, even Joan was on the run.

My flight took me to points West. It was then I came upon Tubac. Cielito Lindo, Little Piece of Heaven, in the desert of all places!

During a short stay, I felt a powerful tug that told me this unlikely little outpost was meant to be my home. And I was right. I found beautiful friends and wonderful opportunities to open up my life once again. New foods, new styles, new visual feasts, new insights and new everythings; a place where people left their wares out all night and the sheriff was a friend to all; where a hungry traveler could ask for food and get it; where the oldest families welcomed the new; where history counted and art was central. It was a place where locals dropped their prestigious badges and put on rubber gloves to clean the highways and by-ways; a thorny place with a soft heart where a lack of governance seemed to bring out the best in people.

It was also a time when the southern border was relaxed. Nothing caused me to predict Santa Cruz Valley would become the focus of migration issues.

People went to work on one side of the border and slept on the other. There were shared festivals and families celebrating on each other’s turf. Friday nights meant partying in Nogales-Sonora. Saturdays, Nogales-Sonora shopped in Nogales-Arizona. It wasn’t until the so-called War on Terror began, after 9/11, that walls went up and fear grew.

Entry into the United States changed from casual to complicated. The border morphed from a gateway into a barrier. It has hurt to see fear and a military presence grow. My heart goes out to those who are not as welcome as others, whose dreams are fractured and cut short by steel fences and detainment camps. I can’t believe this is the world as it was meant to be.

It is only natural instinct and the very foundation of this country, that people will seek new places and new opportunities. I only wish we felt safe enough to honor this for those on our southern border.

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RANCHO SANTA CRUZ’S B&B RECALLS EARLIER TIMES

By Kathleen Vandervoet

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he ‘good old days’ in the west are once again happening at the historic Ranch Santa Cruz in Tumacácori.

The ranch, once falling to pieces, brims with exciting new life and enthusiastic owners following a two-year renovation project, and it’s now operating as a five-room bed and breakfast.

Guests stay in freshly-remodeled rooms that retain many aspects of the past.

There is air conditioning but no television, says Susan Berryman, one of the owners, since that might puncture the historic atmosphere.

“People love that it’s peaceful here. They like the ambiance. They say the breakfasts are amazing,” Susan said. “People who come here like to feel they’re stepping back in time a little bit.”

Berryman and her husband, Peter, are both artists so it was important to them to have a gallery in which his work and the work of talented locals is displayed.

The gallery, next to the breakfast room, is a charming location with thick adobe white-painted walls, wood ceilings punctuated by wood beams, and dark cement flooring.

“We’ve had two shows and we’re planning on doing more shows of individual artists,” Susan said.

Sprawling green lawns, bushes and trees including mesquite, palo verde, cottonwoods, catalpa, Chinaberry, cedar, and black walnut shade the outdoor areas. The ranch is close to the Santa Cruz River and has its own wells, which means the lawns can be maintained. Berryman said one of their expenses was to install irrigation to be efficient in watering.

The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail that parallels the Santa Cruz River runs alongside the Rancho Santa Cruz, and offers miles of hiking either north or south, much of it tree-shaded.

The Arizona Audubon Society has declared the ranch an “Important Bird Area” and a plaque attesting to that is at the entrance.

The swimming pool was cleaned, sanded and re-plastered and now beckons with azure water. Next to the pool deck is an outdoor barbecue for parties. A few steps away, a separate building is named the “Cantina” and provides a cozy living room and a bar, side by side, shaded by a deep porch.

(Top) A shaded patio is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Rancho Santa Cruz.

(Inset) Peter and Susan Berryman pause at the door to the Cantina, which is furnished with couches and a game table. Photos by Kathleen Vandervoet

Susan and Peter Berryman spent many years living in Arizona, and then moved to New Hampshire and on to Florida. They returned to Green Valley several years before buying the ranch. They and their children, Tony Berryman and Josh and Cristina Moher, bought the ranch “in a greatly dilapidated state” in 2016 and decided it would become a family business, Susan said.

Pete had a renovation business in San Francisco, Susan said, and he taught the family the many needed skills for the project. “He knows how to do everything. He trained us,” she said.

“Every surface has been repainted,” she said. “We kept everything – all the windows, all the doors.” They stripped old finishes off and replaced them.

“It took us about a year longer to renovate than we thought because it had many more severe, unseen problems than we were expecting,” Susan said.

Even so, she said, “It’s part of our goal to do this as a family unit. Every time a problem came up, which was many and significant, it was kind of like figuring it and putting it together and working our way through it.”

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FEBRUARY 1 - 10, 2019 9AM TO 5PM The Glory of Beads brings a vast assortment of stunning, authentic Venetian glass beads, jewelry, and Murano glass home decor objects to Green Valley every year. No traffic, no dust, their show is a must! Free parking, paved roads, manicured grounds, no crowds, clean restrooms, comfortable “man chair” for those who wait while the women shop, restaurant on site, happy and friendly service, no knock-off products, everything Made in Italy.

Venetian bead historian, Nicole Anderson, will be signing her newly released book!

Peter Berryman enjoys a few moments at the bar, which is part of the Cantina building.

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The house and outbuildings were built by Talbot T. “Tol” Pendleton in the 1920s as a cattle ranch headquarters, according to the history on the ranch web site. Dude ranches in Arizona became popular and Rancho Santa Cruz was developed into a dude ranch in the 1930s when Doris Oesting bought it and some of the land from Pendleton.

In the ‘50s and ‘60s, the ranch became a “hangout” for many people in the movie business. Especially well-known guests included John Wayne and Stewart Granger.

Gradually, the property became run down and empty until Hayes Kirby bought the ranch in 2000. He built a new garage and started a few improvements, the ranch history says. He tragically died in a car accident in Colorado. The property was in probate for over a decade before the Berrymans bought it in March of 2016.

The Berrymans live on the ranch in a building with a small sign titled “Hacienda.” They create home-cooked breakfasts each morning for the guests which are served in the dining room that has a fireplace, beamed ceilings and two walls filled with large windows.

The five bed and breakfast rooms include four rooms that have private baths, and one suite that features a small kitchen and a sitting room along with the bedroom and bath. All were totally renovated and furnished with 1930s-style ranch furniture by Susan and Peter. Beds, however, are completely modern and comfortable.

In addition to welcoming B&B guests, the ranch, within months, has become a popular setting for weddings, reunions and other gatherings.

Susan says the atmosphere is good for small retreats, conferences and classes.

They have already started a collaboration with the Tubac Center of the Arts for painting workshops.

The art gallery is open by appointment.

Call Susan Berryman at (520) 955-3718 or Virginia Vovchuk at (520) 339-5220 to visit the gallery.

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riters, artists, and musicians follow a distinctive daily ritual in order to be in that elusive creative zone. As Chuck Close would say, “Only amateurs needed inspiration. Everyone else needed to get to work and get it done.” January gives us a chance to start anew and brings hope to accomplish more or do less than what we have done in the past. Our goals are tinged with time and how do we manage it to create a meaningful 2019?

Waiting for the genius to appear is to cohere to a daily ritual. The muse resides in the daily grind. To prepare the mind day after day is to work regularly but paradoxically be open for inconsistencies because dissonance can also make an interesting design element. As I unveil my daily ritual, I am assessing its effectiveness. I hope you do the same or create your own distinctive needs.

5 AM: Every day when I wake up, a gravitational force Following the laws of nature, the immediately sucks me into the pattern of light and dark, day and vortex of my studio. I don’t paint night, opening and closing, give right away. I stretch. I sit. I us a clue on how to synchronize think. Sometimes I think of not "Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali, 1931. www.MoMA.org ourselves with the circadian thinking but that is still thinking. clocks. Zeitbergers, the German I just breathe. What a gift to be word for biological time-givers, are our mental signals that play an important able to breathe fully. There’s a rhythm in my breathing. There’s a rhythm in role in our creative pursuits. my thinking and not thinking. Time passes. The space has changed with a spectrum of light, one hue at a time.

Awe fills and empowers the spirit upon seeing the splendor in the sky. The vastness and boundless space expand as pleasure turns into gratitude. I am but a small being reaching out to be part of the omnipresent. Peace and quiet seem conducive to creative endeavors when the mind is more open to the possibility that something bigger is at play.

By daybreak, I proceed to work.

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6 AM: I organize my day. I make a list and set my daily goals. I may write. I may paint. I may play the guitar. Fifteen minute warm ups. No judgments. I may connect with others in cyber space. Only a few respond because it is too early for most. Coffee comes to me, delivered with a statement, “Coffee for the pretty lady.”

I resist checking social media sites as they are a compendium of everybody’s daily activities that have nothing to do with what I had set for the day unless my list includes check a certain “friend”. The internet is something that artists of the past had never had to contend with so modern artists have to use a net nanny to manage the time effectively.

8 AM: An internal Big Ben chimes quietly alerting me to take my first break of the day. I prepare breakfast, portion size, menu, and time vary each day depending on whether I can afford to splurge on carbohydrates or not.

My diurnal rhythm is guided by a sense that had taken years to establish.

By repeating the early morning schedule daily, the body follows a pattern that turns into an intuitive sense. It removes the guess work and doubt, two factors that can affect the goals for the day. Consistency ensures productivity and I trust the creative process will happen.

8:30 AM Back to writing, painting, or playing the guitar.

The regimen may vary from here on and may be subject to change but hardly includes procrastination. Procrastination is another form of ritual that may lead to a slump. The key is flexibility which helps to regroup and reorganize the ritual.

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There are many more things I enjoy doing such as golfing and hiking that take up more time than what a half a day would allow. My daily schedule is nothing but a scaffold to create structure in my busy life. I indulge in activities for the sheer joy of doing.

10 AM: Stretch and/or walk. Walks clear the head and revive the flow of creative juices. Stepping outside helps to regain focus. One benefit of carrying a smart phone is for dictation. When the inspiration shows up, recording releases the anxiety of having to remember a thought. A word or two may pop up and the iPhone puts less pressure on the human memory.

11:30 AM Back to writing, painting, playing the guitar, cooking or gardening.

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Winter routines are different from the summer ones due to the availability of sunlight and temperature tolerance. Variables will always be there but the routine is set and I rely on Zeitbergers to help me synch with external rhythms.

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2 PM: Break time. Read. Knit. Nap for 10 - 15 minutes. Or knock around as the morning was mostly devoted to moving forward with a project. Easier to face the rest of the day without the guilt.

Breaks are interim motivational boosts. Their significance is the change of pace, to see things at a different angle, and mostly for my mind to recapture the focus of any work.

While my hands are mindlessly doing something else, the ideas seem to flow more freely.

3 PM: Back to writing, painting, or playing the guitar. A strange habit of moving from one activity to the next are my built-in breaks that make me eventually accomplish a task. To be actively engaged in creative pursuits for a long period of time is not in my nature. Its the ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) I wrote about many articles back.

Its amazing how small increments of focused time add up to a finished product.

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5 PM: Social hour begins or if the calendar is blank I begin to prepare supper. Usually, I can call it a day. Nobody writes or paints while intoxicated.

6 PM: Dinner hour and full immersion to what I am eating makes food more enjoyable. Conversations with my husband and friends can be very stimulating for the brain as I reinforce my beliefs or defend my existence but mostly by this time of the day I prefer to entertain humor.

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7 PM: Time to wind down and prepare for bed. With gratitude, check off accomplished tasks.

So far I have touched on one concept of time, the linear quantitative succession of events and the chronology of time. However, there is a fourth dimension, the math and physics of time. Objects moving through space at a certain time may be an oversimplification. But scientists are still searching for a unified theory to explain what artists already know and are doing. When things seem to flow effortlessly during the daily ritual, it is called being in the “zone”.

Time does not seem to exist in this phenomenon of being in the zone. Literally losing track of time, the moment is magical. I believe this is when the past, the present, and the future become one. The past are the skills I learned that have brought me to the present state and the future is manifesting right in front of my very eyes. This is where the action is. Creativity at full intensity.

We are smarter, dimmer, faster, slower, effective or fruitless at different times of the day. There are beginnings, endings, and midpoints along the way. Upswings and downswings, slumps and sparks and cyclical rhythms are all part of the creative process.

They help us integrate different perspectives and challenge us to comprehend its significance. Perspectivism gives us the freedom to bring the experiences of the past into the present, to learn for the future and to make them into one cohesive whole so that we may live better.

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AMERICA’S WILD HORSES IN NEED OF PROTECTION

merica’s wild horses, icons of the Old West, are being removed by the thousands from their public grazing lands by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). One local non-profit, Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary in Amado, is helping to educate the public about the plight of these noble beings.

In December, the organization committed to adopting ten horses from The Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory in northern California. During an overnight stay at Chilli Pepper Equine Rescue in Nevada, while enroute to Equine Voices, one of the ten befriended a local horse with only one eye and stayed behind. On December 29th, the remaining nine horses arrived at Equine Voices and are settling into their new home. Their appearance showed the lack of care the horses

received while in BLM custody. Many have their ribs visible through their thick winter coats. They are now receiving love and proper nutrition to restore their health.

During an interview with KVOA4 anchor Aalia Shaheed, Karen Pomroy, Executive Director & Founder of Equine Voices, talked about the rescue of the 10 wild horses, who surely would have been shipped to slaughter for human consumption after being sold for only $1 apiece.

They were among a herd of 932 mustangs gathered using helicopters and moved to holding pens. About 200 of these horses, all 10 years or older, are available for sale and adoption until February 10th, through the BLM.

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Horse advocates are concerned that the $1 dollar “sale” price will encourage unscrupulous buyers to purchase these horses with the intent to ship them to slaughter, despite the prohibition to use them for human consumption overseas.

Pomroy says the public needs to be aware of what is happening to these “national treasures”, not just to this herd in California but to other herds throughout the Western states. She refers people to the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) for the latest information. Their website is americanwildhorsecampaign.org.

If you would like to help support these newest arrivals at Equine Voices, you can mail a tax-deductible contribution to: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, P.O Box 1985, Green Valley, AZ 85622.

For more information visit www.equinevoices.org or call their office at 398-2814.

Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving horses and burros from neglect, abuse and slaughter. It is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries GFAS), only the third equine rescue in the U.S. and the first in Arizona to meet the GFAS’ Standard of Excellence.

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VALLEY ASSISTANCE SERVICES FILLS EMPTY BOWLS ALL YEAR LONG

veryone’s Bowl may be different, just like the needs.

Each bowl may need to be filled with many different things: rent money, transportation, food, medications, or support and assistance. Valley Assistance began Empty Bowls 13 years ago to help fill the bowls and needs of the community. Empty Bowls is an annual fundraiser in February.

The next Empty Bowls will be on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

However, bowls remain empty all year long and Valley Assistance Services continues to fill them and needs your help. Empty Bowls continues to remind many of us who have the ability to make choices that there are many residents in our communities who still cannot. Many of their bowls are empty; many are choosing which bowl to fill up first. Help us to raise money to improve the quality of life for many seniors and families right here in our area. Each year the needs grow and our programs continue to expand to meet the needs. With each bowl that is filled, another 2 bowls become empty.

CURRENT PROGRAMS AT VALLEY ASSISTANCE INCLUDE:

Tubac Regional Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A program designed to provide community volunteer-based services to seniors in the Tubac Regional Area of Tubac, Amado, Carmen, and Tumacacori who need transportation and friendly visits. Transportation is provided by trained volunteers south to Nogales, AZ and north to Tucson, and provides support and socialization with transportation, grocery shopping, and medical appointments.

SHiM® Safety and Health in Motion, Prevention & Care: A fall prevention program designed to identify falls risks and create an awareness of fall prevention and reduce the fear of falling. In-home assessments are by the SHiM® team of RN’s and the Green Valley Fire Corps. This team identifies environmental risks and medical fall risk factors. Follow-up appointments are also made. Certain safety items are provided (reach sticks, night lights, and smoke alarms) to program participants.

Caring Neighbors Helping Neighbors In-Home Services: A program designed to provide community volunteer-based services to seniors who need transportation assistance and friendly visits.

Transportation is provided by trained volunteers locally and to Tucson, and provides support and socialization with transportation, grocery shopping and medical appointments.

Going Home with Care: A program for care after a hospitalization. RN home visits to seniors following hospitalization designed to reduce readmissions for certain diagnoses. RN’s follow 30 days post discharge for medical and new diagnosis education, medication review, and to review

discharge plan and encourage continuation of care with primary care and specialty providers.

MAP A Plan: A program that provides emergency financial assistance to seniors and families that includes rent/utility assistance, 5 hours of financial/ budgeting classes to increase financial stability, and resources for housing, including wastewater support for Town of Sahuarita residents.

Workforce Training and Benefits: A program that assists with resume preparation and writing, mock interviews, and job searches and preparation. Our benefit programs stretch income, and we provide SNAP (food stamps) on-line application assistance.

Neighbors AIM, Awareness in Memory Loss: A supportive program that includes education for those with early dementia and support for the caregivers, friends and loved ones. A spring event will be held for the art/ music portion of this program. We will have educational classes and support group for those loved ones, neighbors and family members affected by memory loss and dementia. Our next classes will be in January. We also have an immersion program, “walk in the shoes of those with dementia” that will be held twice a month on Fridays at Valley Assistance Services’ office. Please call to register.

A Touch That Cares: A program that provides comprehensive care management program, the only fee based program.

Empty Bowls will be held on February 16, 2019 at Valley Presbyterian Church from 10:30 am – 2 pm with three seatings 11am, Noon, and 1pm. Tickets are on sale now at Valley Assistance Services office, Nancy Pantz, Cayley Cakes, Green Valley-Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, and in the Tubac area at Tubac Market, Tumacookery, and Jane’s Attic. Ticket price is $20.00 (includes bowl and soup meal), with all proceeds benefiting the programs at Valley Assistance Services and staying right here in our communities. Please join us to try various delicious soups from over 16 restaurants, bowls donated by Santa Rita Clay studio, GVR Ceramics studio, Quail Creek Ceramics and Quail Creek POTS (Clay) studio and by several individual artists. You will enjoy delicious soups, take home a beautiful bowl, and have a chance to win one of 45 raffle baskets, 50/50 and silent auction items.

Give your support and join us on February 16, 2019. Your support can help others grow.

If you would like to volunteer, donate to this event, sponsor, or for more information on the programs, please call:

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ver the years I have seen many people come to yoga who love the physical practice, but then suddenly back off due to an injury or disappointment in themselves. And the truth is, yoga may not be for them. But the other truth is that if one approaches yoga with a broad perspective of the possibilities, many benefits appear. There is nothing like being able to breath more fully for starters, then there is the side effect of a calmer mind. The subtle aspects of a yoga practice do not appear after your first practice, they sneak up and begin to awaken you. When these changes begin to integrate into your yoga practice than an injury or disappointment is simply a minor bump on the path. To me yoga was and still is a natural progression of making my body healthier, my mind calmer and my spirit more joyful and resilient.

Yoga practice can take sadness away or bring it on. It can make you ecstatic or not. Particular poses or practices along with certain teachings often brings up emotions, good or bad. But it is okay, the physical action, the breath work, the mind clearing allows anyone who has the desire, to begin to face those upsets, fears, and shifting energies. Confronting your own demons, so to speak, is a way to freedom. This freedom is the ability to release the old habits that inhibit your evolution.

To move away from comforting and safe “ancient” behaviors is a great turning point in a strong yoga practice. When we feel good, we look at the world through new eyes. We fall in love with yoga. And like any long affair or marriage, there are ups and downs. The sadness still comes, the happiness increases, and all along the way we learn the lessons of how to hold ourselves accountable. But to have this great freedom, there must be a disciplined and consistent practice. That means wherever you are, practice happens.

In one of my first teacher trainings, a required book was “The Yoga of Discipline” by Swami Chidvilasananda. Right at the very beginning she quotes “Remember, love and respect must be renewed with each dawn.”

(Taittirīyopanisad 3.6.1.) The discipline in yoga is not necessarily related to being able to do a handstand but in being constant. It is about coming to

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the mat when you are lonely or miserable and doing the practice anyway. It’s about practicing wherever you are. Take it outside and you will realize nature is a sure way to remind us that we are simply a spec in the Universe and to not take life so seriously. When life is a joy, it is much easier to be kind and share in abundance. When yoga becomes delightful, doing asana and/or meditation is not an “if” but a “when.” I say “win!”

Swami Chidvilasananda writes about all forms of discipline in her book. She talks about what you say and how you say it and then about what you hear.

She suggests you hear only what is worthwhile. She also talks about how and what you see. Your view shapes your actions. There are many avenues to learning about the practice and how to use the lessons wisely. We are living in a world that seems to be more divisive every day. If you listen, yoga asks us to grow our practices and open our pathways of kindness and compassion.

We light up the season with external decorations, candles, the flames to keep darkness away. We can light up this season with our own internal, eternal flame of hope and love. Don’t miss a chance to make someone feel better about themselves. Don’t miss your chance to practice your discipline.

Kathy Edds teaches yoga and Ayurvedic Lifestyle at the Tubac Healing Arts Center. www.tubachealingarts.com

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THE GREATER GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND GVR FOUNDATION HOST THE 3RD ANNUAL SOAZ CULTUREFEST- TOGETHER AS ONE- FOR ITS FIRST-TIME DEBUT IN TUBAC AT LA ENTRADA ON MARCH 2, 2019 FROM 1PM TO 7PM. ADMISSION IS FREE. We welcome back for the third-time, friend and soul brother Native American, Tony Redhouse (www.tonyredhouse.net) to open the festival with a sacred and inspirational Blessing Ceremony bound to deeply touch our hearts! Tony is an accomplished musician having mastered a vast-array of percussions. He is a well-known spiritual teacher with the goal to bridge cultural boundaries, fuse the gap between races, lifestyles, and spiritual perspectives, and he’s passionate about capturing hearts and minds to transport people to a peaceful place in life where a person is able to express themselves clearly and authentically. Tony will have a booth at the event.

The event is designed to celebrate together the area’s cuisine, artists and music, including this year selection -AXE` CAPOEIRA TUCSON – a blend of passionate Cuban and Afro-Brazilian music combined with acrobatic dance performances. Performances will begin at 3pm in the La Entrada courtyard area.

La Entrada de Tubac is home to several galleries, mouthwatering cuisine, and boutique shopping. Over 30 additional vendors including various nonprofits, tours and added shopping enjoyment will be highlighted. After visiting La Entrada, the whole ‘Village of Tubac’ is yours to explore!

Positioned around La Entrada’s fountain area, Croppers Nogales AutoCenter -Chevrolet, Buick and GMC will have several ‘new vehicles’ on display offering test drives.

This is a day to be shared by all. For the kids, Wisdom Sports and Scholars and Tubac Fire Department will be offering kid-friendly activities.

Join us as our community of talented artisans, community groups, merchants and food vendors celebrate a day of Oneness!

For more information concerning the event, contact the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation @ 520.625.4556 or email exd@ggvcf.org.

You can drop- in at our Tubac office located with the Tubac Chamber of Commerce on the Frontage Rd.

Carbon Fee & Dividend Proposal

According to the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Arizona and the entire Colorado River system has been experiencing severe drought conditions since the late 1990s.

Seventeen of the eighteen hottest years ever recorded have occurred since 2001. Climate change is real and according to recent governmental and international reports, it is only going to get worse. We need to take action to reverse this trend. There was a bipartisan bill, The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, introduced in both houses of Congress last session that offers a way to do just that. This bill puts a fee on carbon based fuels as they are extracted from the earth or imported. The fee increases each year. All the money collected minus small administrative costs is divided into equal shares and returned by check or direct deposit to every household in America. There is a border adjustment included in the bill to protect American businesses. This bill will reduce America’s emissions by at least 40% within 12 years. It will grow the economy by putting money directly into people’s pockets and creating 2.1 million additional jobs over the next 10 years. It is bipartisan and revenue neutral.

For details of the bill go to energyinnovationact.org. I am asking constituents of Arizona Congressional districts AZ02 and AZ03 to contact their senators, Senator Krysten Sinema and Senator Martha McSally, and their representative, Representative Raul Grijalva or Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, and ask them to support the Energy Innovation Act when it is reintroduced in the current session of Congress.

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EMERGENCY SHELTER – IN A BOX

MAKING SURE PEOPLE HIT BY DISASTER HAVE MORE THAN A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS

Whenever a community is hit with a major disaster it’s often difficult for the rest of us to know where to begin if we wish to help. This sense of helplessness is especially true when one considers that an estimated 85 million people are currently displaced by some kind of natural disaster or conflict.

Organizations such as ShelterBox play an important role in helping all of us help others. Their effective crisis relief is why the Tubac Rotary Club supports their efforts.

By Bruce Monro Tubac Rotary Club President

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acking is an art. But for members of the Tubac Rotary Club this rose to a new level of appreciation when a ShelterBox USA representative spoke to the group recently about what this global disaster relief charity manages to squeeze into one of their sturdy green totes.

Nothing is simple, of course, especially when it comes to helping people in distress. In the 19 years since its founding, ShelterBox has provided help for more than 300 disasters in over 95 countries by delivering boxes of essential shelter aid and other lifesaving supplies. In each case, the supplies are tailored to meet a community’s needs based on the type and scale of a crisis.

In 2018 alone, the organization provided emergency shelter and lifesaving aid items to more than 210,000 people across 17 countries.

ShelterBox is also a recognized Project Partner of Rotary International and remains Rotary’s only Project Partner in disaster relief. For more information, go to shelterboxusa.org.

Each iconic green ShelterBox contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, including blankets, a water filtration system, emergency lighting, and other tools for survival. Photo courtesy of ShelterBox.

For a family displaced by a natural disaster or national conflict, the supplies may include such lifesaving components as a tented shelter, blankets and groundsheets, water purification equipment, a tool kit and mosquito nets.

In some emergencies, a smaller ShelterKit may be the answer – providing the tools to repair or rebuild a damaged structure.

The kits and boxes also contain items that help transform a temporary shelter into a home, such as cooking sets, solar lights and children’s activity packs. SchoolBoxes are another element of emergency relief – providing everything that’s needed to get school lessons back on track.

While the items in a ShelterBox can make all the difference between despair and hope, in all instances warmth and dignity are also part of the package.

The relief provided by ShelterBox is a start-tofinish endeavor, with the work made possible through contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. After assessing what’s needed for a particular disaster, a response team comprised of civilian volunteers deploys to the front lines of the disaster and hand-delivers aid to the communities that need it most. If access is difficult, the aid is moved as close as possible to a disaster site and then transported by any means available – truck, boat, camel, sled or by hand.

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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED The Tubac Rotary Club meets in the Apache Room at the Tubac Golf Resort every Friday. We start with breakfast at 7:30, followed by a half-hour program and lively conversation. We encourage you to attend – no strings or obligations, just a great opportunity to chat with your neighbors and enjoy a wide variety of terrific speakers. Check out our bulletin board outside the Tubac post office or visit us on Facebook for updated information on our planned events. For additional information, you can call Byron Thompson at 503-440-1862.

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TOURS, CLASSES & EVENTS 2019 • Jan 24 - Cross Border Tour – Nogales • Jan 29 – Magdalena Then & Now Tour • Jan 30 – Brilliant Bones: Calavera – Tubac Presidio – 2:00 – 3:30 • • Jan 31-Feb 2 Beautiful Rio Sonora Tour • Feb 11 & 18 – History of Mexico – BMO Harris – 2:00 – 3:30 • Feb 12 – Magdalena Then & Now Tour • Feb 13 – Cross Border Tour - Nogales • Feb 16 – Gastronomic Tour – Nogales • Feb 19 – Breakfast & the Border with US Consul General Staab – Canoa Golf Resort – 8:30 • Feb 21 – Cross Border Tour – Nogales • Feb 23 – Magdalena Then & Now Tour • Feb 26 – Gastronomic Tour – Nogales • Feb 28-Mar 2 Surprising Hermosillo tour • • Mar 5-7 – Bisbee/Cananea Tour • Mar 7, 14, 21 – US Immigration Policy Then & Now – BMO Harris Bank - 2:00-3:30 • Mar 9 – Gastronomic tour • Mar 11 – Cuban Music – Tubac Presidio – 2:00-3:30 • Mar 12 – Magdalena Then & Now Tour • Mar 13 – Cross Border Tour - Nogales • Mar 19-22 – Kino Bay Tour • Mar 28-30 – Beautiful Rio Sonora • • Apr 3 – Cross Border Tour - Nogales • Apr 4 – Gastronomic Tour • Apr 13 – Magdalena Then & Now Tour • Apr 24 – Cross Border Tour – Nogales • Apr 30 – Magdalena Then & Now Tour • • May 27- June 8 SPAIN Gateway to a New World: Extremadura & Andalucia Tour

Register through our website www.bordercommunityalliance.org or call 520-398-3229.

WWW.TUBACARTS.ORG LATE JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2019 EVENTS FRIDAY, 1/18 THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 –EXHIBITIONS IN THE MAIN GALLERIES ARIZONA AQUEOUS XXXIII, MYTHOS, AND OPEN STUDIO PREVIEW - Artwork created with water-based media, Arizona Aqueous XXXIII features more than sixty works from across the nation in this national juried exhibition of water media on paper. This exhibition is always a showstopper. Mythos is an exhibition centered around the relationship between art and the anthropomorphic imagination. Artists Jess Drake, Elizabeth Frank, Sid Henderson, and Elizabeth Stewart trace the boundaries in the human form between the real, surreal, and mythic. In our Studio Gallery, Open Studio Tour Preview offers visitors the opportunity to take a sneak peek of the talented artists on the 2019 tour and plan to their visits to the studios of those artists whose work they want to see more of.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 2019 7:00PM – PERFORMING ARTS WITH DAVE MUNSICK - Come to hear and meet this singer, songteller, and songwriter. “This is music that speaks to the heart of ranch country,” Sue Wallace, former director, Elko Cowboy Poetry Director. Cabaret style seating in tables of 4 or 6. Join your friends and neighbors for a wonderful evening of entertainment. Individual tickets are $30 for members; $40 for guests.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019 7:00PM – PERFORMING ARTS WITH “O SOLE TRIO” - Direct from NYC, this talented trio will be performing from “Pavarotti to Pop” with big voices and big entertainment. Cabaret style seating in tables of 4 or 6. Join your friends and neighbors for a wonderful evening of entertainment. Individual tickets are $30 for members; $40 for guests.

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS – FEBRUARY 6 –FEBRUARY 10TH, 2019 - Visit the booth and pick up a poster and/or postcards for the 2019 Open Studio Tour. Meet Southern California artist, Michael Anderson, with his distinctively decorated cigar boxes on Friday – Sunday. On Sunday only, guest artist from Mata Ortiz, Oralia Lopez, will be in the galleries with her pottery.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH AND 17TH, 2019 – MICHAELIN OTIS WORKSHOP – “WATERCOLOR ON GESSO” Nationally known artist, Michaelin Otis, will show students her secrets of painting watercolor onto a handmade surface and framing the piece without glass. You can see more of her work at local galleries here in Tubac where she is represented. Course Cost: $300 members, $350 non-members. Class time: 9am-4pm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 5:00PM – ARTS SPEAK PRESENTATION – “MYRNA YORK – REALISM TO ABSTRACTION” - Join Myrna York to hear how to take the mystery out of abstract art and learn to enjoy the artist’s intention and style. This presentation will cover realism and transition to abstraction and non-objective art. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts. Admission: Free for TCA Members, $8/Nonmembers and guests.

Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371 WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20-22H, 2019 –MICHAEL CHESLEY JOHNSON WORKSHOP – “PLEIN AIR PASTEL & OIL” - Renowned artist, Michael Chesley Johnson will show students how to paint the landscape on=-location and in the studio. He will demonstrate his method for “capturing the moment quickly with opportunities to practice new skills. Course Cost: $300 members, $350 non-members. Class time: 9:30am-4pm SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND, 5PM – FOR THE LOVE OF ART AUCTION - Don’t miss the Tubac Center of the Arts inaugural auction and soirée featuring exceptional work from artists of the region, fine food and drink, a silent auction, live auction, raffle and more. Look for your postcard invitation, check the website at www.tubacarts.org or call TCA for details.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 – SUNDAY APRIL 14TH, 2019 – “ARIZONA DESIGNER CRAFTSMAN” EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2019-5:00-7PM THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 5:00PM – ARTS SPEAK PRESENTATION – “BRIAN VIKANDER, PHOTOGRAPHY AS AN ART FORM” Learn from an amazing photographer about universal moments captured and shared by artists. Universal moments are a reality, a moment of truth and in analog photography – a moment that absolutely existed for everyone to see. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts Admission: Free for TCA Members, $8/ Nonmembers and guests. Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371 FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY – MARCH 15, 16TH 17TH – ANNUAL OPEN STUDIO TOUR - FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH IS THE START OF THE 3-DAY WEEKEND OF THE OPEN STUDIO TOUR WITH GALLERY NIGHT IN TUBAC. Visit galleries throughout the village, collect raffle tickets for prizes and meet some of the artists whose studios are part of the annual tour. Over 50 artists will have their studios open during this year’s tour. Visit studios throughout the Santa Cruz Valley and see the amazing array of talented artists living and working in this corridor. Admission is FREE. Pick up your catalog at numerous locations including TCA, Chambers of Commerce in Tubac and Green Valley, Tucson Museum of Art, Posada Java and many more. Check the website at www.tubacarts.org for more detailed information.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD & 24TH, 2019 –ANNIE ALLEN WORKSHOP – “MIXED-MEDIA-PAPER” - Join this creative artist and teacher to explore the natural world and create your own vision of this world. Birds, fish & animals area part of this theme. Students will work with anatomy, playing with line, shadows and a sense of weight using darks & lights. Course Cost: $300 members, $350 non-members. Class time: 9am-4pm FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MARCH 29-31STH, 2019 –RICK WHEELER WORKSHOP – “PLEIN AIR SKETCHING” With mixed media in mind, enjoy this 3-day workshop drawing the beautiful landscapes and historic landmarks of the Sonoran Desert. Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Course Cost: $350 members, $400 non-members. Class time: 10am-4pm

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The Pulse: News from the Tubac Fire District

By Cheryl Horvath, MPA, CFO - Fire Chief

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hanks to the generosity of our community members, we were able to support 19 families and over 100 children with Christmas gifts and holiday cheer. Our firefighters, in cooperation with the local schools, delivered toys and made this season a little brighter for many of our residents. Thanks to those of you who supported the toy drive. Also, thank you for the many treats you delivered to our fire stations.

Needless to say, we are all on diets to work off those extra calories!

The District is going through some staff changes and re-aligning responsibilities.

We have moved one of our long-time Captains, Ben Guerrero, into an administrative role where he will be able to provide much-needed oversight to our daily emergency operations.

Additionally, we have three of our members who will start paramedic training in January. This is a highly intensive 11-month training program at Pima Community College. Through a grant from the Tubac Healthcare Foundation, two of the three firefighters attending paramedic training will participate at no additional cost to the District.

We appreciate this investment in our staff and our fire district.

The Fire Board voted in December to approve the purchase of two new ambulances, which are included in the FY 18/19 budget and capital replacement schedule. An employee-led committee researched ambulance needs, met with vendors, visited districts with new ambulances to check out the apparatus, and then developed their purchasing recommendation for fire board approval. The build-out for the new ambulances will be at least 90 to 120 days so we are looking forward to delivery in early summer.

The Tubac Honor Guard presented colors after purchasing new uniforms, equipment, and completing preliminary training. There are eight members of the TFD Honor Guard who have been practicing under the guidance of the Pascua Yaqui Firefighters. Three members participated with other Honor Guard groups from around the state of Arizona at the annual Arizona Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Phoenix on January 13 at 10 am.

Upcoming events for the Tubac Fire District include our monthly fire board meeting on Wednesday, January 30 at 9 am at Station #2. Fire Board meetings are open to the public. Our crews will be participating in annual propane training at Rio Rico Fire Station #2, which will also include night burns on January 15th and 16th. We will be assisting with the Tubac Arts Festival February 6 – 10 and will have our firefighters on hand with one of our fire engines and prevention materials for children. We will see you there!

TUBAC DENTAL Brian Kniff, DDS.

General & Cosmetic Dentistry As Usual, Free Exam & X-Rays A Good Cup of Coffee

Great People to Serve You!

(520) 398-8408

Just a short scenic drive from Green Valley!

Please visit our website at www.tubacfire.org or check out our Facebook page, for daily updates.

"The mission of the Tubac Fire District is to create a safer environment within our community in order to increase the quality of life which our citizens may enjoy."

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NATURE WALK ON THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 10 AM – NOON This fun and informative walk is sponsored by the Tubac Nature Center and will seek out winter flora and fauna along the Santa Cruz. There may also be signs of spring, especially first blossoms on the cottonwood trees. The walk will pique your interest in the upcoming Smithsonian Exhibit Water/Ways at the Presidio. Meet at the Tubac Nature Center, 50 Bridge Road. Free. Leader: Sherry Sass. Questions? Contact Sherry at sushi4334@gmail.com SANTA CRUZ RIVER CHILDREN’S WATER ART EXHIBIT. In anticipation and celebration of the 2019 Smithsonian Exhibit, Water/Ways, hosted by the Presidio October 19 through December 1, the Presidio and Global Community Alliance display artwork by children from the Nogales and Santa Cruz county school districts in Otero Hall. This exhibition dives into water--an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically. Don’t miss it! The children’s exhibit runs through February and is included with park admission: $7 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

PRESENTATION: THE WOMAN WHO SHOT COWBOYS: LOUISE SERPA BY JAN CLEERE – Saturday, February 2, 2 pm. Tucson author and historian Jan Cleere will present the story of rodeo photographer Louise Serpa, the first woman allowed to photograph inside the rodeo arena. $10 per ticket. A portion of the proceeds supports the Presidio education and preservation programs.

Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES: DON ARMSTRONG AND EARL EDMONSON, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2 PM This concert is a tribute to Travis Edmonson by fabulous musicians Don Armstrong, Earl Edmonson and of course, Ted Ramirez. You won’t want to miss this threesome! Tickets $20 adults, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252.

FRONTIER PRINTING PRESS DEMONSTRATIONS – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5; WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 13, 20, & 27; FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15; 9 AM – 1 PM A knowledgeable volunteer 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. You will get to set type and print small samples to take with you. Included with park admission: $7 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

TUBAC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 – 10, 10 AM TO 5 PM The Tubac Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the 60th Annual Festival of the Arts. The major event of the year for Tubac showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists and craft persons from around the country and Canada. The food court features a variety of cuisines.

Nonprofit organizations (including us!) benefit from the $8 per car charge for parking. Ours is the best lot: it's paved and the closest lot to the Festival. You can insist on parking at the Presidio, but you will have to resist everyone's frantic gesticulations to get you to park in their lots. Just keep insisting "The Presidio" and make your way across Burruel to our beautiful lot. Each car will get one free pass to the Presidio, too!

WALKING TOUR OF OLD TUBAC – SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 2 & 16, 10 AM – NOON Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about! Guided by Connie Gessler, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement. Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.

SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: DESERT MUSEUM PRESENTATION SPAIN: MOORS AND CHRISTIANS, OLIVES AND WINE, TRACING THE CULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL ROOTS OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2 PM In the Southwest we use the adjective "Spanish" frequently and loosely. Indeed, many elements of our culture originate in Spain. Join Desert Museum staffers Sonya Norman and Jesús García in this fascinating talk as they describe the 16th -18th century Christian Spain that colonized the Americas was the sum total of its previous occupants - Arabs, Jews, Visigoths and Romans. Join us for a talk on the influencing factors of these peoples. We will discuss agricultural practices, Father Kino’s fruit tree legacy, as well as the language, religion and architecture that crossed the Atlantic and become rooted in the Southwest. The speakers will be leading a trip to Spain this September during the grape harvest season. For more information about this trip lo. $10 per ticket. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS - SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2 PM This is the epic story of the Buffalo Soldiers out West, Black troopers in the U.S. Army after the Civil War, and their contribution during the Indian Wars. Although we did not see them in the Western movies of our youth, they composed 10% of the entire U.S. Army and 20% of the cavalry in that Western army. Their story is a fascinating, much of which occurs in Arizona. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252.

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SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: S-AP KI:HIMDAG (GOOD LIVING) FOR THE AKIMEL O'ODHAM ALONG THE SANTA CRUZ BY DR. DENI SEYMOUR – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2 PM The O'odham who lived along the river were not Tohono O'odham. Just as today the (San Xavier del) Wa:k O'odham are Akimel O'odham, so were their Sobaipuri ancestors.

Come learn what this means with respect to shaping the s-ap ki:himdag (good living) for the Akimel O'odham along the Santa Cruz River and discover how our team is uncovering the character of southeast Arizona's River People more generally. This presentation conveys the nature of our research, the kinds of data used to shape our perspectives, and presents the results that we are creating and collecting together. We combine traditional knowledge with other forms of evidence to critically assess, evaluate, and validate inferences and conclusions. Our work both involves and assists the Wa:k community in understanding their past in new ways and at the same time helps the public understand who these unique O'odham are with their distinct heritage. $10 per ticket.

A portion of the proceeds supports the Presidio education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

GUIDED TOUR OF THE BARRIO DE TUBAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE – CALL FOR THE DATE - 11 AM – 1:30 PM Special tour by Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin 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. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign 'An Acknowledgement of Risk Factors' before entering. Wear walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio. org.

MARCH 2019 SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: NEVER THE LESS, SHE PERSISTED – SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JAN CLEERE – SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2 PM. To celebrate Women's History Month, Jan will relate the stories of women who made a difference on the Arizona frontier. $10 per ticket. A portion of the proceeds supports the Presidio education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

ANNIVERSARY OF “THE WEEKLY ARIZONIAN” – SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 10 AM – 4:30 PM Join us for cake and a celebration of the 160th anniversary of Arizona’s first newspaper, which was printed in Tubac on March 3, 1859. The original 1858 Washington Hand Press that printed the newspaper is still in operation at the Tubac Presidio. There will be a demonstration of the hand press from noon until 3 pm in operation as it prints a commemorative edition of the first issue of the Arizonian and an informal talk about the history of the press. Includes all day admission to tour the Presidio. $7 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

PRESENTATION: THE UPLIFTING MUSIC OF CUBA – MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2 PM Join us for another Presidio/Border Community Alliance collaboration and take the exhilarating plunge into the music of Cuba. This wonderful blend of African rhythm and European melody has shaped music wherever you turn. You can hear the Cuban influence in classical music, ragtime, tango, jazz, rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll, funk, hip-hop, Mexican music and, of course, salsa. This presentation will feature multimedia filmed by our presenters in Cuba just weeks ago. Russ and Blyth Carpenter, are experienced authors, teachers and speakers. Tickets $20, BCA members, $15.

Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252.

TUBAC’S ANNUAL SANTA GERTRUDIS DAY – SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 10:30 AM – 4 PM Celebrate the Feast Day of Santa Gertrudis, for whom the Presidio’s chapel was named. Santa Gertrudis was a Belgian nun and her name graced the church in Tubac from 1767 to 1917. Starting off, Presidio riders will be in the 10 am St. Patrick’s Day Parade sponsored by Tubac Jack’s. After parading the town with all the other celebrants, they will return to the Presidio. Lots of activities for young and the young at heart! Experience an architectural discussion tour of St. Ann’s, Anza’s rededication of the Church, and a collaborative exhibition with Tubac Center of the Arts and Open Studio of local art about water in collaboration with the Smithsonian Water/Way exhibit coming to the Presidio in October. Don’t miss the riders! $7 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Belgium food and beer garden available for purchase. For more information about activities, call 520-398-2252 or email: info@tubacpresidio.org SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: THE CHIRICAHUA APACHE WARS HERE IN ARIZONA - SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2 PM This is the story of the Chiricahua Apache Wars in the Southwest. Jack makes it come alive, and you will get goosebumps. So whether it is a review for you as you have heard his many talks on the Apaches before, or it is a new subject for you, prepare to be entertained. You will hear about Cochise, his White blood-brother Tom Jeffords, Geronimo (how he got his name), Chatto, Chief Loco, the woman warrior Lozen, and lots more. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: BOOK TALK: APACHE TEARS BY BEN MICHAELS – SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2 PM Apache Tears by Ben Michaels (aka local author Ben Gastellum), is the tale of the war between the Spanish, Apache, and Anglo as they vied for control of the Southwest. Surviving the harsh, but beautiful, desert climate was hard enough, but the people living there also had to overcome each other’s greed in order to preserve their way of life. $10 per ticket. A portion of the proceeds supports the Presidio education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART

www.tubacschooloffineartllc.com

520-398-2589

KEIKO TANABE - CREATING MOOD WITH COLOR AND LIGHT IN WATERCOLOR - 2/1/2019 We will learn what makes a painting expressive and full of light. The goal is to capture the essence of the subject that conveys a certain mood and atmosphere. $400.00/3 day Workshop DAVID E. GARRISON - PASTELS OF LIGHT - 2/15/2019 Discover how to create light with pastels for landscapes and still lifes, both in the open air and within the classroom. $400.00/4 day workshop GRETCHEN LOPEZ - PAINTING IN WATER MIXABLE OILS WITH GRETCHEN LOPEZ 2/22/2019 Really user friendly, learn to paint in water mixable oils! $300.00/3 day workshop BILL INMAN - LEARN TO USE BOLD BRUSHWORK AND JUICY COLOR IN THE SPIRIT OF A RUSSIAN IMPRESSIONIST - 3/1/2019 Are your brushstrokes feeling tired and timid? Master Artist Bill Inman. $300.00/3 day Workshop WEEKLY CLASSES RICK WHEELER - EXPLORING MIXED MEDIA - SOME OF THE MEDIUMS WHICH WILL BE USED IN THIS CLASS INCLUDE SCRATCHBOARD, WATERCOLOR, OIL, ACRYLIC AND COLLAGE. MONDAYS 9-12 $45.00/Weekly Class CINDY HAASE - EXPRESSIVE PASTELS: ABSTRACT TO SEMI-ABSTRACT AND BEYOND TUESDAYS 12-4 $22.00/Weekly Class Beginning MYRNA YORK - SUMI-E INK PAINTING SUMI-E ASIAN INK PAINTING IS A 2000 YEAR OLD TRADITION THAT FOCUSES ON SIMPLICITY AND QI. $200/4-week series Tuesday mornings 9-12 BEGINNING FEBRUARY 5, 2019 LESLIE MILLER - FOUNDATIONS OF OIL PAINTING A comprehensive overview of the materials, supplies and tools used in oil painting. Drawing basics and a system to improve your rendering skills in oil.

Wednesdays 9-12 $270.00/6-Weekly Sessions New Session begins 2/6/2019 JOHN MARBURY - FOUNDATIONAL DRAWING THIS CLASS IS AN INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING USING A GRID SYSTEM. THURSDAYS 9-12 $45.00/ Weekly Class MARY ANN ROLFE: - DRAWING AND PAINTING ON THE IPAD Through a variety of exercises, you will learn about using the apps large variety of customizable tools, image resources and printing options to create your own masterpieces. Thursday 1-4 - $200/4 weekly sessions Begins 2/7/2019

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A GIFT OF LIFE If anyone has ever entertained the thought of being a live organ donor, I hope they might read further and consider applying. I am writing this letter to ask for a kidney donor for my wife, Nancy, who is in Stage 4 kidney failure and is very close to requiring dialysis.

She has qualified as a candidate for a kidney transplant at Mayo Clinic and is registered on the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS).

A pre-emptive transplant (before dialysis) offers a far better quality of life and longer life expectancy than anything else, and a transplant from a living donor lasts longer and has a better outcome than a kidney from a deceased donor for which the wait time is three to five years. A live donor kidney is far better even if all the antigens don’t match than one from a deceased donor where all the antigens match. We have found it is still very difficult to qualify and therefore to find a good match. Five potential donors including myself have already been denied and only one reached actual testing at Mayo before being disqualified. Time is important as Mayo only considers one applicant at a time.

Sometimes there is no other choice than to go on dialysis, but it is better to avoid it if possible as dialysis severely restricts your life to a machine, can be painful, is debilitating in that it is not good for your heart and over time can even render you ineligible for a transplant.

Matthew Beemer General Contractor Lic# ROC198858

(520)245-7548 Building in Tubac and surrounding areas since 1998.

Over 30 years of hands-on experience.

The age of a potential donor (I was 72) is not as important as the overall health (no cancer, heart problems or diabetes). Nancy matches A or O blood, but if your blood type is something other, there is the Paired Donor Program whereby your kidney would go to someone it matched best and Nancy would receive a kidney from the program that better matched her. This can start a chain reaction helping more than one person and allowing for immediate results.

It is important to know that kidney transplant operations are now common procedures in medical centers throughout the U.S. and are extremely low risk. Donors only need one good kidney to live a full and normal life and Mayo won’t even consider you for donation unless you are in good health and have two good kidneys. The recipient’s insurance pays for your medical expenses and the recipient reimburses a potential donor for other expenses. A donor typically spends one to two nights in the hospital and then is closely monitored for seven to ten days. Also, a potential donor can opt out at any time with no reason needed to be given. For accurate information and/or to apply, go to mayoclinic. org/livingdonor or SDLKIDNEY@mayo.edu or phone (480) 342-1010. Feel free to contact me for more information or if you have any questions: rtbnmbaz@aol.com

REMODELING - ADDITIONS NEW CONSTRUCTION

“One kind word can change someone’s entire day; one kind donor can change someone’s entire life.”

Rich Bohman, Tubac

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Lowe House Project Artist in Residency 14 Calle Iglesia Old Town Tubac lowehouseproject.com

JANUARY 27 POETRY ALIVE IN TUBAC!4:30-6:00 P.M. Come to just listen or read--yours or some of your favorites. Maybe we'll enjoy a glass of wine or two, and certainly we'll enjoy each other's company. It's free, though donations to the non-profit Lowe House Project will be greatly appreciated. contact Bill Stephenson at 520-8787965 .livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com FEBRUARY 3--BRAIDED RUG HANDS-ON DEMO/PLAYSHOP. 1 - 3 P.M. Learn the basics of making a braided rug --a staple in early, Colonial American culture where settlers used scraps of clothing and other excess materials to make a floor covering providing warmth and protection. Learn the basics and revitalize the heritage during a hands-on demo by fabric artist Maggie Lancaster. Free for children under 14. $20 for adults. For information and pre-registration contact Maggie Lancaster at m_lancaster55@hotmail.com or 520-343-9811 FEBRUARY 13, SILK FUSION PAPER MAKING WITH SUSAN CORL—9-12 A.M. AND 1-4 P.M. Susan returns for this popular class! Make paper with silk fibers—some from silk worms Susan has raised! Hands-on how-tos for coloring silk, adding other materials and introducing concepts for future use of the paper you made all part of this intriguing and fun “playshop.” All materials included. A Lowe House Project playshop in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926 FEBRUARY 15 ART AS A WAY OF KNOWING THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER WITH LEE ANN WOOLERY 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. Join us for this novel 1-day art-based field experience at the Santa Cruz River in Tubac, AZ. Engage your creativity and practice Art-Based Perceptual Ecology (ABPE) methods as taught by ABPE pioneer, Dr. Lee Ann Woolery, Ph.D. ecologist and artist. Learn the place-based stories of this unique riparian system and how to translate the stories to a visual language: the rhythms of rippling water, shadows movement in the Cottonwood canopy and the sandpaper feel of the scouring rush. These workshops (And Feb. 15 and March 22) are for all who are interested in connecting with the natural world. Pre-registration required. For more information go to: http://www.ecoartexpeditions.com/ home.html or contact woolery.la@gmail.com To register go to: http://www.ecoartexpeditions.com/services.html FEBRUARY 20, DECORATIVE PAPERS AND HANDMADE ARTISTS BOOKS PLAYSHOP WITH SUSAN CORL—9 A.M. -12 NOON & 1– 4 P.M.— Have fun like a kid making a mess playing with paints, glue, crayons and make beautiful

decorative papers to be included in handmade books and book covers. Experiment with different techniques such as Orizomegami, a fold and dye technique and wax resist papers using batik methods and common materials found around the house to create one-of-a-kind works. Learn different bookmaking models that include your decorative papers. All materials included. A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926 FEBRUARY 23 CLAY PLAY WITH POTTER/ARCHAEOLOGIST DIMITY HAMMON 9 A.M.–NOON A fun and informational

hands-on play-as-you-go exploration of clay--from coil making in the Native American pot making tradition, finger tip pinch pots techniques of ancient civilizations, to the rolling pin slab techniques that can turn into a pitcher.

Make it a family day activity. All materials and tools provided. Pre-registration required. For more information, fees and registration, email Dimity at dimity.hammon@gmail.com or call 360-318-3820

FEBRUARY 24 SELF PUBLISHING IN THE ELECTRONIC AGE—IS IT RIGHT FOR ME? 9 A.M. –NOON. For more than 25 years, Tama and Mike White of Ghost River Images have been helping hundreds of authors publish books in all genres--many so successful they are now working on their fifth, sixth or seventh book! This three-hour overview will cover the advantages and drawbacks of self publishing, the current state of self publishing, the response of the market to self-published books, current technologies being utilized, plus their costs and financial returns. Whether you are just curious or have manuscript in hand, this talk will help you learn what to expect if or when taking that leap (of more than faith) into self-publishing in the electronic age. $20 Fee. For more information and registration view ghostriverimages.com or call 520-327-8522.

FEBRUARY 24 POETRY ALIVE IN TUBAC! 4:30-6:00 P.M. Come to just listen or read--yours or some of your favorites.

Maybe we'll enjoy a glass of wine or two, and certainly we'll enjoy each other's company. It's free, though donations to the non-profit Lowe House Project will be greatly appreciated. contact Bill Stephenson at 520-8787965 .livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com FEBRUARY 27 CORNHUSK PEOPLE PLAYSHOP 9 AM – NOON & 1 – 4 P.M. Cornhusk people (dolls) have probably been made since the beginnings of corn agriculture. In this playshop, we will make figures and then embellish them with fabric, yarns, leather, fake fur and other decorative items. All materials included. A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926.

MARCH 2 PAPER MÂCHÉ PLAYSHOP 9 A.M. – NOON AND/OR 1 – 4 P.M. With a few simple materials, a wide variety of lightweight sculptures can be made. Susan has been doing paper mâché since she was a child and has been sharing her improved discoveries with hundreds of students over the years. Come have fun making masks, animals, piñatas, puppets using recycled items and newspaper. All materials included. A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926 MARCH 15, 16 & 17 - OPEN STUDIO RICK WHEELER & TVAA 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. - Join Rick Wheeler in his studio along with other Tubac Artists who are members of the Tubac Village Artists Association exhibiting and demonstrating their work in the tradition of Tubac: Where Art and History Meet at the Historic Lowe House, 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac. For more information contact Rick at 520-405-9342 or TVAA TubacVillageArtistsAssociation@gmail. com and https://www.tubacvillageartists.org/ MARCH 22 - ART AS A WAY OF KNOWING THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER WITH LEE ANN WOOLERY - 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. Join us for this novel 1-day art-based field experience at the Santa Cruz River in Tubac, AZ. Engage your creativity and practice Art-Based Perceptual Ecology (ABPE) methods as taught by ABPE pioneer, Dr. Lee Ann Woolery, Ph.D. ecologist and artist. Learn the place-based stories of this unique riparian system and how to translate the stories to a visual language: the rhythms of rippling water, shadows movement in the Cottonwood canopy and the sandpaper feel of the scouring rush. These workshops (And Feb. 15 and March 22) are for all who are interested in connecting with the natural world. Pre-registration required. For more information go to: http://www.ecoartexpeditions.com/ home.html or contact woolery.la@gmail.com To register go to: http://www.ecoartexpeditions.com/services.html APRIL 6, 2019 ,APRIL 10, 2019 & APRIL 17–UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATINGWITH SUSAN CORL- 9 AM TO NOON AND/ OR 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. Explore this centuries old tradition with step-by-step guidance for decorating using wax, dyes

and patterns. All materials provided. Make it a family activity! A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac For more information, fees and pre-registration for this popular class, e mail susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520394-2926.

APRIL 20 PRINTING WITHOUT A PRESS!—MONOTYPE FUN PLAYSHOP WITH BARBARA KUZARA 9 A.M.- 1 P.M. - Using a rolling pin and wooden spoon you will learn to produce monotypes without a press. This technique allows you to create monotypes in your home. You will transfer inked designs from a plate to paper and create as many unique images as you want. We will work with high-quality water-based inks and various types of paper. All necessary materials are included. Bring any brushes, stencils, stamps and other materials you want to play with. Also bring an apron…it’s going to get messy! Brayers, brushes, crayons, stencils, tissue paper, rolling pins and wooden spoons. Think of the possibilities! Roll or brush ink onto a plate (a 4x5 plate which when done with the playshop you can take home.) Wipe ink off, put ink on, print it, put more ink on, make marks, print it again Experience the liberating and versatile medium of monotype printmaking! For more information and registration, contact me, a Tubac Village Art Assocation member, at bakuzara@gmail.com, 602-526-5781 and www.kuzarastudio.com

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Tubac Nature Center, 50 Bridge, Tubac TUESDAYS, 8 AM TO 11 AM, BIRD WALK, sponsored by the Tubac Nature Center. Starting point Tubac Nature Center, 50 Bridge Rd., Tubac. Usual walk route along a section of the Anza Trail, flat terrain, duration 2 to 3 hours. All skill levels welcomed, bring your binoculars. Birding by sight and sound. Leader: Jim Karp. Contact: jkarp@syr.edu FEBRUARY 6, 7:30 TO 8:30, DARK SKIES 101, THE SEQUEL, sponsored by Tubac Nature Center. Dogs and a lion, and other cool constellations. Meet at Ron Morriss Park, by the dog park.

Leader: John O’Neill. Contact: warbler500@yahoo.com FEBRUARY 13, 10 AM TO 2 PM, SNEAK PEEK TUBAC NATURE CENTER, 50 BRIDGE RD., TUBAC. All of the exhibits will not be installed, but we will have some in place, and we would like to invite you in to see what we have done. February 13 will only be the beginning, the nature center will be open each Wednesday and Thursday, from 10 AM to 2 PM until further notice.

Also, see our website at tubacnaturecenter.com. Contact: jkarp@syr.edu.

TUBAC COMMUNITY CENTER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTHS OF JAN/FEB 2019 · COMMUNITY LUNCH … THURSDAY AT 12:00, WITH LUNCHES FROM SHELBY’S, WISDOM’S AND THE TUBAC MARKET · STANDING YOGA … THURSDAY AT 11:00 AM W/ LYNN BAKER · STANDING YOGA … TUESDAY AT 10:00 AM W/ LYNN BAKER · NEW! ZUMBA BASIC … MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM · NEW! TAI CHI FOR SENIORS… MON & WED 1:00 PM · COMMUNITY GARDEN OF TUBAC WORK PARTY … THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH – STARTS 9:30 AM · AA … MON WED FRI, 7-8 PM OPEN MEETING · TRX EXERCISE CLASS … WED & FRIDAY 9:00 AM · TUBAC QUANTUM CONSCIOUSNESS … THURSDAY 10:00 AM · S.C. VALLEY CITIZENS COUNCIL … THIRD MONDAY – 9:00 AM · TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY … OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVERY WED. & THUR. 10:00 AM TILL 4:00 PM & BY APPOINTMENT · TUBAC LIBRARY … MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:30 AM TO 2:30 PM · DOG TRAINING … WITH LYNN CAREY WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM AT RON MORRISS DOG PARK

FEBRUARY 20, 10 TO 11 AM, HAWK IDENTIFICATION, sponsored by Tubac Nature Center.

Have you ever looked overhead to see a hawk and wonder what kind it was? If you have some knowledge of such things, have you looked up and wondered whether the hawk was a COMMON BLACK-HAWK OR A ZONE-TAILED HAWK? Join raptor guru Peter Collins for a raptor identification class. And notice it is just weeks before the Tubac Hawk Watch begins in Ron Morriss Park in March. Leader: Peter Collins. Contact: pcollins@houstone.com.

FEBRUARY 27, 1 TO 3 PM, NATURE WALK, sponsored by Tubac Nature Center. The walk should feature the late flora and fauna of Winter and the early signs of Spring. The cottonwoods will be in blossom, and their tops occupied by finches and other small birds. Meet at the Tubac Nature Center, 50 Bridge Rd., Tubac. Leader: Michael Dunn. Contact: dunn.levey@gmail.com.

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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r J a n / F e b 2 0 1 9 Here we are already in the new year, forging ahead towards another Christmas. How I wish sometimes that we could stop time and hold a particularly happy moment for longer than the brief period it stays with us...the way I’d like to store some of this really cool weather in a room and let little bits of it out in May and June.

Blessed among all weather is The snowflake, that by crowding the Air reveals it and by covering the Earth discloses it: definer of Surfaces, angel of edges, bringer of Peace.

~ Catherine Madsen

The Tubac Festival of the Arts is coming in February. The gem show will be the first 2 weeks of February. So many visitors will be coming to Tubac and Southern Arizona in the next month. I hope the weather cooperates and is its usual wonderful time of the year. We also have tons of birders right now in our area.

What an incredibly busy area in which we live...it only lasts a few months and then we have our slow and quiet life again.

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hat a truly breathtaking snow storm we had a few weeks ago. Sure, we have snow on the mesas almost every winter, but not down here on the desert floor. 5 inches of gorgeous, soft, pure white loveliness. When we woke up that morning, it was still dark outside. When I let all the doggies out-there it was-snow, pristine and quiet. The puppies had never see snow, and, oh, what fun they had, running to and fro, galloping through the yard, eating and digging up all the snow they could.

It was really like watching little kids playing.

What a fun day for all of us.

I don’t know what the experts are saying, but I think we might have a banner year for wildflowers. I can already see tiny heads popping up through the soil. We have had so much rain since November that we should be on track to tell our out-of state friends and family to come out and see how fabulous the Sonoran Desert can be in the Spring!

I’m excited to see just what will be blooming this year. Last year the labyrinth was covered in poppies and desert marigolds. The flowers encircled the area and it was just too sweet. Here’s hoping it happens again this year.

I am thinking of cutting back on my planting this year. That is until I go into a nursery and my heart skips a beat—I start to breathe faster—I close my eyes and take in the amazing aroma of sweet, lovely plants! All color and sizes, all beckoning to me.

It’s almost more than I can take. I still have the desire to cover the yard in glory but energy and water usage play a part too. I am depending on Mother Nature to help out with the color in our yard.

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We have a real jewel in our area, the Tubac Community Center. First used as a school, many years ago the county acquired the center and allowed our community to act as its steward. There are over 20 different groups, committees, several yoga and dance classes and HOA’s that use this facility every day or monthly. The community garden along with two pickle ball courts are also on the grounds.

The semi-annual blood drive is held at the center. The new nature center is there too.

Tubac Historical Society is a long standing tenant. And, of course, the Friends of the River and the library are all a part of this wonderful facility.

On Thursday at noon there is also a community lunch served. Each week a different lunch is prepared by Shelby’s, the Tubac Market, Wisdom’s or Mary Megariz. Mary Megariz along with Dina had been making wonderful meals for years for the senior lunch program. There is a sign-up sheet at the center and we ask that you sign-up the Wednesday before if you plan to eat on Thursday. Also, donations are gladly accepted for these delightful meals. The community center board would like to thank these wonderfully civic-minded entities who enrich our lives and help to make this center a true gathering spot. We are fortunate, indeed.

How about some soup for these cool days? This is a really good soup for the extra visitors you might have...just double the recipe. We love Albondigas (meatball) Soup.

It is easy to make and so good and good for you! As with any soup you can let your imagination run wild. Any vegetables can be added to just about any soup. Make it a meal!

2 T olive oil 1 onion chopped 2 garlic cloves 3 Qts chicken stock, beef, water or combination 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2 sliced carrots Meatballs: 1/3 cup uncooked rice 1 lb ground beef 1-2 tsp mint 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Put olive oil in a medium saucepan, brown the onion and garlic. Add stock and tomato sauce and carrots. Mix ground beef with the rice, egg, mint, salt and pepper. Place meatballs in stock and simmer on low until cooked through. Enjoy! �

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