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Vol. VIII
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Celebr ating the Art of Living in Southern Arizona
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features young artists ' work and offers teens Career tips by Kathleen Vandervoet
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aving the public view your artistic creation can be exhilarating, humbling, or evoke any emotion in between. That’s the situation for 75 teen artists at the current Hi-Art Exhibit at the Tubac Center of the Arts.
The Hi-Art exhibit and additional high school art programming at Tubac Center of the Arts was made possible this year through a donation by Rogoway Turquoise Tortoise and Tubac Territory galleries. Gallery owners Deborah Barrios and Jacqueline Zeitler of Rogoway Turquoise Tortoise and Susan Walsh of Tubac Territory selected and presented a special “Cowboy Christmas” $500 scholarship to Priscilla Jayassi, Nogales High School graduating senior.
Meanwhile, an artistically talented young person who is considering art as a career can gain helpful experience about the business side of art from the TCA's show that runs May 3-17. Sam Jones, art teacher at Rio Rico High School, said he invites all his students to apply for the exhibit. This was his third year participating and he said, “I can’t picture a more gorgeous place to show your work.”
The $100 award of merit went to Cristina Brentley, Nogales High School; the $150 award of excellence went to Priscilla Jayassi, Nogales High School; the $200 Sid Cedargreen award went to Nicole Arreaga, Sahuarita High School; and the $300 best of show went to Hannah Burrows, Walden Grove High School.
Jones feels that an exhibit of this type “validates the students’ work” and he likes that it’s local since some don’t have transportation to take them elsewhere.
Leigh said the students are invited to list their art work for sale at the exhibit, although that’s not required. Students keep all the profit and no commission goes to the Tubac Center of the Arts, as another way of demonstrating support to young artists.
The Hi-Art Exhibit, now in its 12th year, is also a way to demonstrate interest and support for young people as they are beginning to demonstrate their skills and interests. “It shows them how it is to have the public view their art,” said Karon Leigh, the art center’s exhibitions and marketing manager.
High school students in grades 9-12 are invited to submit an application for their art work to be accepted for the show. With help as needed from their teacher, they apply online submitting a photo of their art, an artist biography, and completing all the specifics, just as adult artists do.
Felina Gonzales, a senior at Sahuarita High school, submitted an ink print on paper. An artist since she was 10 years old, she intends to study art after graduation and will attend Dawson College in Montreal, she said.
Images: Top-"Pipin," oil on canvas by Priscilla Jayassi, Nogales High. Middle- "A Day in Winter" by Nicole Arreaga of Sahuarita
Bottom- Priscilla Jayassi, a Nogales High School senior, was chosen to receive a $500 scholarship. Judges were Susan Walsh, center, and Debbie Barrios, right. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet.
Art from 75 students totaling 107 art works is on view at the show now. That includes 13 students from Rio Rico High School, 23 from Sahuarita High School, four from Walden Grove High School, 34 from Nogales High School and one from Global Community Communications School in Tumacacori, Leigh said.
The Tubac Center of the Arts is open daily and there is no admission fee, although donations are accepted. �
More information at the Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. 520-398-2371 · www.tubacarts.org
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On the Cover "Untiled" by Hannah Burrows of Sahuarita High Mixed Media on Board 43" x 34" x 2.25" Image courtesy Tubac Center of the Arts Hi-Art Exhibition May 3 - 17 This journal is made possible through the support of local advertisers, artists and writers... please visit their unique businesses and let them know where you saw their ad, art or article. The Tubac Villager is a locally owned and independently operated journal, published monthly to celebrate the art of living in Southern Arizona. Opinions and information herein do not necessarily reflect those of the advertisers or the publishers. Advertiser and contributor statements and qualifications are the responsibility of the advertiser or contributor named. All articles and images are the property of the Tubac Villager, and/or writer or artist named, and may not be reproduced without permission. Letters are welcome. 'The Villager is made available in racks and at businesses throughout the Santa Cruz Valley and also made available at public libraries in Arivaca, Green Valley, Nogales, Rio Rico and numerous Tucson Libraries and businesses. May 2013 circulation: 8,000
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June 8, 5:30-8 pm - 2nd Annual Concert Under the Stars - Jazz Vocalist Julie Ann accompanied by bass and guitar. At the Part at Barrio de Tubac. Ticket includes wine, beer, and ice cream from Hozhoni. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, picnic supper. Tickets $20 members, $25 guests. Concert starts at 6pm. Tickets available at the Tubac Center of the Arts or call 398-2371.
Wednesdays: Awana at 6:30 pm Location: The Church at Tubac 2242 West Frontage Road. Info: 3982325. www.churchattubac.com Fridays, 4-7pm - The Nogales Mercado, a new downtown farmers’ market at the Little Mercado on Morley Avenue. To learn more or get involved with Cosechando Bienestar, please contact Matthew Fornoff at the Mariposa Family Learning Center at (520) 287-3330.
June 9, 1-4pm - Paws Patrol's Cat Adoption Fair. The 2nd Sunday of every month. All cats and kittens are raised in our foster homes. For more information, call 520-207-4024 or see our website, greenvalleypawspatrol.org. At Green Valley Canine, 750 W Camino Casa Verde.
Sundays: Sunday School and Bible Study at 10 am. Worship Service at 11 am. The Church at Tubac 2242 West Frontage Road. Info: 398-2325. www. churchattubac.com
June 10 thru 14, 9am-12pm - Vacation Bible School. At The Church at Tubac, 2242 West Frontage Road. Free. Theme: Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear, Trusting God. Fun, games, crafts, music, snacks -free! 398-2325.
Sundays: All Saints Anglican Church worship services at 9am Assumption Chapel in Amado. Info: 520-7776601. www.allsaintssoaz.org “Cavalcade of History” Art Exhibit – Ongoing at the Tubac Presidio. Open daily 9am-5pm The Alan B. Davis Gallery features a collection of paintings by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt, covering three centuries of Arizona’s wildly glorious history. The giclées on canvas and their historical narratives were originally featured as a special 16part “Cavalcade of History” series in Arizona Highways magazine. The Tubac Presidio’s exhibit is the first to display all of the paintings together as a collection. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Now through May 17 - Hi-Art Exhibit. Showcasing the art of Santa Cruz Valley high school students. At the Tubac Center of the Arts. 398-2371. Now to October 19 - A World Separated by Borders. The show is copresented by the University of Arizona’s Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry. Mexican photographer Alejandra Platt-Torres shares her powerful images of the people, the border, and the landscape between Arizona and Sonora in a new exhibit at Arizona State Museum (ASM) on the University of Arizona (UA) campus. May 11, 10:30am - Nopal Harvest and Preparation Workshop, at the Tubac Presidio Laurie Melrood will lead a workshop about the eminently edible opuntia cactus known as ‘Indian Fig.’ Learn how to identify the ‘Ficus Indica’ cactus and techniques for harvest, preparation, preservation and food preparation from the fresh pads. Properly consumed prickly pear pads, stems and fruits have been shown to control cholesterol, heal skin and tissue, and positively influence blood sugar levels in persons with diabetes. We will prepare a tasty green salsa and enjoy homemade gluten free tostadas using the nopal pads. Participants will take home a jar of fresh salsa and enjoy the tostadas with freshly prepared prickly pear lemonade. Fee $35. Reservations recommended, call 520-398-2252. At the Tubac Presidio. May 11, 1-4pm - Ice Cream, Raffle and Fun at the Casa Community Center, Green Valley. Tickets $3, or 2 for $5. 780 S Park Centre Ave. May 11, 6-9pm - Latina Musica with Conjuncto Royal Live at Stable Ranch Grille, at the Tubac Golf Resort. May 12 - Treat Mom to a lovely Mother’s Day Brunch at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. For reservations call 520.398.2678. Adults $45, kids 5-12 $15, children 4 and under free. May 12, noon - Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Arizona Meeting presents Lee Levin explaining how to “Let Your Fingers Do the Walking” through JewishGen.org. The group meets on the second Sunday of each month at the Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River, Tucson. Meetings are free and open to the public and include light refreshments. Membership is $36 annually or a voluntary $5 donation at the door. For additional information, consult https://sajgs. wordpress.com/ or contact Lee Levin, 520-239-6881. May 12, 1-4pm - Paws Patrol's Cat Adoption Fair. The 2nd Sunday of every month. All cats and kittens are raised in our foster homes. For more information, call 520207-4024 or see our website, greenvalleypawspatrol.org. At Green Valley Canine, 750 W Camino Casa Verde. May 15 thru Sunday, May 19 International Kino Festival The Tubac Presidio will participate in the International Kino Festival honoring the life of Father Kino, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary and explorer. The festival is part of a regional celebration in communities throughout Sonora, Mexico and Arizona. For more information, visit www.TubacPresidioPark.com or call 520-398-2252. May 16, 11am-1pm - Invitation to a Community Salad Day. Montessori de Santa Cruz school (MDSC) in Tubac wants to share the results of the children’s hard labor with the community by inviting all interested people to visit their garden and taste their crop in a delicious soup, salads and tea. The school is located north of the village of Tubac on the east side of Tubac Fire Station No. 1 and St. Ann’s Parish office. It’s reached off of Bridge Road. For more information, call MDSC at (520) 398-0536
May 17, 10am-1pm - Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period. Volunteers dressed in period clothing reenact the daily lives of Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. At the Tubac Presidio, 398-2252. May 17 thru 19, 2pm - International Kino Festival. The Tubac Presidio will participate in the 16th Annual Kino Festival honoring the life of Father Kino, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary and explorer. The festival is part of a regional celebration in communities throughout Sonora, Mexico and Arizona. Events are included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Fri -“Kino - La Leyenda del Cura Negro” - Special showing of the 1993 Spanish language film (with English subtitles) that tells the dramatic story of Padre Kino’s efforts to explore the New World and his challenges with the Catholic Church, the Spanish soldiers, the Indians and nature. Starring Enrique Rocha, Rodolfo de Anda and Manuel Ojeda. Sat – “The Father Kino Story” - Special showing of the 1977 fact-based film about the “padre on horseback” and his journeys through Mexico, Arizona and California. Co-starring Richard Egan, Ricardo Montalban, Cesar Romero and John Ireland. Sun – Guitar Concert with Francisco Bribriesca - Internationally acclaimed Mexican guitarist Francisco Bibriesca will perform at the Tubac Presidio. Bibriesca has been described as one of the most important classical music concert artists of his country. 398-2252. Friday, May 17. The Nogales Mercado, a new downtown farmers’ market will open at 4pm and go until 7pm. Garden Leaders will share their knowledge with neighbors and friends, helping others with their gardening goals. Other Cosechando Bienestar partners include the Somos la Semilla Network that will provide ongoing technical assistance. The University of Arizona Prevention Research Center will help with documentation and evaluation of success through digital stories that can be shared with others. To learn more or get involved with Cosechando Bienestar, please contact Matthew Fornoff at the Mariposa Family Learning Center at (520) 287-3330. May 18, 6-9pm - Becky Reyes Live at Stable Ranch Grille, at the Tubac Golf Resort. May 19, 11am-3pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. At the Tubac Presidio, 1 Burruel St. 398-2252. May 25, 10am-1pm - Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period. When the Spanish soldiers and their families settled Tubac in 1752, there was no doctor or surgeon among them. It was the responsibility of the women to treat their family's physical complaints and wounds. Medicine was basic and dependent on herbs and plants known for their healing properties. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by “curanderas” (healers) to treat illness and injuries. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. At the Tubac Presidio, 1 Burruel St. 398-2252. May 25, 6-9pm - Becky Reyes Live at Stable Ranch Grille, at the Tubac Golf Resort. May 29, 10am-1pm - Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period. Volunteers dressed in period clothing reenact the daily lives of Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. At the Tubac Presidio, 398-2252.
June 11 through July 3, 9:30am-3pm - Tubac Center of the Art's Summer Arts Program. Visit our website to download an application www.tubacarts.org. Ages 6-14. Scholarships available. Sponsor a child's summer - donate tuition. 398-2371. June 14, 5-8pm - Twilight in Tubac. Live music, hors d'oeuvres, fabulous shops, summer discounts. 2nd Friday of every month all summer! Dine under the stars on the patio at Shelby's Bistro. At the Mercado de Baca, 19 Tubac Rd. 520-400-3893. Deadline June 24 - Register for the Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Session of arts, crafts and special interest classes and workshops. Class descriptions, schedules , fees and registration forms are available at www.pima.gov/nrpr.classes/index.htm. More infor is avaialbe at Pima County Public Libraries. Visit LeisureClasses@pima.gov or call 520-877-6090. July 8 thru 19, 9am-12pm or 1-4pm - Youth Variety Arts Camp for kids. Invisible Theatre revives the spirit of vaudeville in its new summer program, Youth Variety Arts Camp. The summer program will offer a morning and afternoon session July 8 - July 19, 2013 for children ages 7 to 14 years old. Located at 1400 N. First Ave, Tucson (at the corner of First and Drachman), the camp activities will draw upon the American folk traditions of circus, sideshow, magic, vaudeville, Wild West shows, and street theatre. At Youth Variety Arts Camp, participants will develop basic skills in juggling, mime, puppetry and storytelling and will learn presentation techniques such as character, make-up and costuming. Each session will focus on themes from children’s literature as a springboard for inspiration. Participants will concentrate on individual and group acts culminating in a final vaudeville-style performance at the end of the session. From New York’s Palace Theater to Midwestern small-town stages, vaudeville was, at one point, a ubiquitous part of every American community. TV programs such as The Late Show with David Letterman and Saturday Night Live continue the traditions of variety entertainment that vaudeville popularized. For children, variety arts are beneficial by providing exercise in a noncompetitive atmosphere, encouraging inclusion and self expression by offering an array of skills, and boosting brain power through complex motor coordination. 9am to 12pm featuring the poetry fo Shel Silverstein for kids age 7-10.. 1-4pm featuring the poetry of Calef Brown for kids age 11-14. $300 per session, one healthy snack provided. Please email cathy@invisibletheatre.com for more info and registration.
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College distriCt taxes rising
A new budget was adopted on April 23 by the governing board of the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District. In it, property tax rates are rising 500 percent, by $0.3501 per $100 of assessed valuation from the current $0.0699 to $0.42 per $100.
That will bring in anticipated revenue of $1.42 million, which is a 450 percent increase from the $258,279 in the budget that ends June 30. The increase in revenue will help pay for a multi-year least on a central campus in Nogales at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Mariposa Road. A large building that was a discount center in the 1970s and recently was the location of the Sykes Call Center is being leased by the college district.
The revenue is also to improve the college offerings, with an enrollment of about 250 full-time equivalent students. The new budget includes hiring three full time instructors and a full time financial aid counselor, said Sue Neilsen, Nogales director for Cochise College, which contracts with the Santa Cruz College District to provide classes.
HealtH CliniC information given
The Tubac Regional Health Center is now open four days a week and is operated by Northwest Allied Physicians, a Tucson and Green Valley medical group. Joshua Limon is the family nurse practitioner who provides medical care.
In September, Dr. Lone Haasse is expected to start working at the Tubac office either two or three days a week, said Jeff Askam, Northwest practice manager. She will work in a clinic is Sahuarita on the other days. Askam and Limon spoke to about 100 people who attended the April 15 meeting of the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council. Askam said, “We got off to a bit of a rocky start” last fall when Dr. Thomas Linnemann left and there wasn’t enough time to find a replacement.
Limon started in February, but there was some temporary help in the office staff as one employee was out on maternity leave. She returned in mid-April. “We think things are pretty well solidified for us now,” Askam said.
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The health clinic, at 2239 E. Frontage Rd., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Limon said. He said the under state law, he can provide “almost anything” for medical care, and that he also gives referrals to physicians for situations he cannot assist with.
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Genaro Rivera has been named assistant chief of the Tubac Fire District by Chief Kevin Keeley. Rivera, formerly battalion chief, has been employed by the district for 23 years. The district has not had an assistant chief position in recent years. The governing board of the fire district met on April 24 and adopted five revised policies for the employee manual. The drug and alcohol policy was expanded to include any employee who may be a registered medical marijuana card holder. Such an employee will not be allowed to use, possess or be impaired by marijuana while on duty or on district premises. Other policy updates were tied to use of telephones, use of electronic communication technology, off-duty DUI arrest and compulsory leave of absence.
Keeley said the policy manual was first adopted in September 2009 and this was the first major update of policies. He said the revised policies were guided by Brenda Tranchina, a human resources consultant for many fire districts in Arizona.
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Raymond Sayre, a Tumacácori resident, is now director of emergency services for Santa Cruz County, a post that was vacant for four years.
Sayre, a 35-year veteran of the Tucson Fire Department, took over the duties of director of the Santa Cruz County Office of Emergency Management on April 1, filling a void left by the departure of Louis Chaboya in 2008, as reported in the Nogales International on April 5.
Sayre’s top priorities will be to build on the county’s risk analysis, which was already completed, he said. The most severe emergencies he anticipates encountering while at the helm are flooding, wildfires, and spills of hazardous materials, he said.
teaCHers reCeiving raises
After four years of frozen wages, a tiered-pay increase has been approved for teachers, principals and professional staff in the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 (Tubac and Rio Rico).
Effective July 1, those hired prior to 2010 will receive a 2.5 percent increase. Those hired in 2010 or after will receive a 1 percent increase.
Also approved by the governing board at the April 23 meeting were raises for district-wide staff. With the emphasis on teacher and staff raises, district-wide staff will not receive the 1 or 2.5 percent raise this year. Instead they will each receive a $775 increase, said spokeswoman Carol Cullen. District-wide positions include business manager, human resources manager, curriculum director and others at a district-wide level.
Administrative recommendations for support staff raises are scheduled to be considered at the May 14 school board meeting. At that time, the board will consider the same recommendation for pay increase: 2.5 percent raise for those hired prior to 2010, 1 percent raise for those hired 2010 or after, Cullen said.
“We are pleased that we were able to provide our teachers and staff a long-overdue, much-deserved enduring pay increase,” said Superintendent Rod Rich. “It is because of our teachers, staff and governing board that we’re in this position today. Because of their belt-tightening and loyalty, today we are fiscally solvent. We are able to take this action without cutting programs or benefits.”
awards given by river group
Two individuals were given awards by the Tubac-based Friends of the Santa Cruz River at the group’s annual meeting on April 6. Honored as “Amigos del Rio” were Raymond Frey, course superintendent at the Tubac Golf Resort, and Bill Cox of Rio Rico.
Frey worked with FOSCR to assess and remediate erosion along the river by supplying materials and labor. He has installed pipe and rip-rap to control run-off following rain. Cox put together a group that is trying to solve problems caused by cattle that wander in the Rio Rico area. As well as being a danger to drivers, cattle cause severe ecological damage to sensitive riparian habitats.
reCyCling site at risk
A questionnaire was distributed during two days in late April at the Tubac Transfer Station where individuals can dump their garbage. Santa Cruz County Public Works department has collected recyclables there for years, but that’s now at risk, and the questionnaire is to gather more information before a decision is made. County Public Works Director Jesus Valdez said the recycling costs more to run than it provides in revenues. Currently the recycling program county-wide is running at a $53,210 loss, he said. This questionnaire, also distributed in Rio Rico, Patagonia and Sonoita, will be used as a tool by Board of Supervisors to make future decisions on the recycling program. It can also be accessed at the following web site address: http://www. surveymonkey.com/s/CM8QKRL
loCal teaCHer earns Honor
Stacy Hatton, Continuing Technical Education (CTE) teacher at Rio Rico High School, will represent Region V in a national event in December. She had been chosen Arizona CTE Teacher of the Year earlier. In April, Hatton captured the regional title by outperforming representatives from Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Trust Territories, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Hatton now advances to compete against four other regional winners for the national at the National American Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Conference in Las Vegas. (For comments or questions, contact the writer at kathleenvandervoet@gmail.com)
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Top RRHS seniors lauded at banquet by Kathleen Vandervoet
At a banquet held for the second year, 13 Rio Rico High School seniors were honored for excellence in education at an April dinner at the Esplendor Resort. This was the first year that the newly-formed foundation to support Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 helped sponsor the event. In addition to the medals presented, the 13 seniors who represent the top five percent academically in their classes also received $500 scholarships for further education. The keynote speaker was Tubac businessman Gary Brasher.
The seniors are Nastacha Alvarado, Sage Argyros, Marina Calza, Roberto Contreras Jr., Krystal De La Ossa, Claudia Felton, Laurel Fish, Ashley Hennessey, Carolina Ley, Jocelyne Muñoz, Daniel Perez, Katherine Ram and Enrique Silva.
The Rio Rico High School seniors who are in the top five percent of their class are, from left, Carolina Ley, Claudia Felten, Ashley Hennessey, Enrique Silva, Daniel Perez, Krystal De la Ossa (salutatorian), Nastacha Alvarado, Sage Argyros, Laurel Fish, Jocelyne Muñoz, Marina Calza, Katherine Ram (valedictorian) and Roberto Contreras, Jr. Graduation is scheduled Thursday, May 23. Photo by KathleenVandervoet
As part of the program, each senior chose a teacher who made a lasting impact on the student, and spoke about that on a pre-recorded video that was shown during the banquet. The ‘influential educators’ are Kathleen Bailey, Karen Bristow, Roger Bristow, Celia Concannon, Richard Gale, Yolanda Lerma, Dagoberto Lopez, Karla Ramirez, Katherine Rendon, Michelle Titcomb, Renee Travers-Huerta, Cory Walavich and Jeremy Watson.
Dan Fontes, retired superintendent of Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35, is heading the new foundation, and asked that anyone interested in providing support contact the school district. About 23 individuals and businesses were financial sponsors of the annual banquet, he said. �
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nourisHing mind and body at HoZHoni T
he grand opening of a new business, Hozhoni at 22 Tubac Rd., brought renowned Tucson author Nancy Turner for a reading and a talk about how she chooses the topics for her novels.
Hozhoni owners Phyllis Durden and Jody Jones have operated the store, which was formerly The Chile Pepper, since late November but only recently announced the new name.
Hozhoni incorporates a small bookstore focusing on books of the Southwest for adults and children, and features a coffee bar and ice cream in cones or cups, along with some decorative accent pieces for the home.
Durden’s past experience as an antique shop owner, financial planner and school administrator led her to once again open her own business. “The first time we visited the area we felt magic, the
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uplifting of our spirits,” she said. “After experiencing Tubac’s out-of-the box environment and meeting the locals, we knew this is where we wanted to be.” At the April 21 grand opening, Turner read from an upcoming novel titled “Resolute” due to be published Jan. 1, 2014. She is nationally acclaimed for her other books, including three about courageous Arizona pioneer Sarah Prine, whose story is detailed in “These Is My Words,” “Sarah’s Quilt,” and “Star Garden.”
Turner gave examples of how the ideas for her novels first came to her, and how they developed. She talked about some of the extensive research she undertakes so the information is accurate.
Turner said she loves writing and history, and “There’s not enough lifetime to write all the history stories I want to write.”
Hozhoni is a relaxing and friendly gathering place focused on nourishing the mind, body and spirit. There are patios on two sides of the store and the shop features organic free trade coffee and tea.
Having a bookstore once again in Tubac is certain to delight many visitors and this one is specifically focused on the nearby area. Durden said she is interested in hosting a book club and invites people to talk with her about that. Hozhoni is open Monday through Saturday from 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Above image: Phyllis Durden, left, and Jody Jones,
right, owners of a new Tubac business, Hozhoni, talk with author Nancy Turner at the April 21 grand opening. By Kathleen Vandervoet.
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Folklorico 13: A Memorable Success
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hen Bob Phillips, executive director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation (SCCF), promised a memorable Folklorico, it was not wishful thinking, he predicted the truth, in my opinion. Folklorico is the largest annual fundraising event of the year for the SCCF and it was recently celebrated at the Tres Alamos Ranch in Tubac on April 27.
Upon entering the magnificent ranch house and stepping into the spacious patio, where all the activities were held, it was clear to me that it was another year of success in terms of participation. Folklorico 13 was attended by 370, the largest in its history, said Susannah Castro, event coordinator. The yard between the house and the main pond was an active and sophisticated area that night. Classy and stylish men and women were holding their glasses toasting to friendship, health, fun or perhaps a mission accomplished. The sight produced an
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invigorating feeling in me topped off by the early signs of a beautiful sunset, the perfect dance music of the “Extended Music Group,” the enticing aroma and the attractive display of what I knew was cooking in large trays -- paella -- and the comfort of being among neighbors and friends.
By the pond, there were attractive white couches where people sat to enjoy the “Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo Dancers” that included the typical elements of this Spanish performance, the singing of a story, the dramatic sounds of a guitar playing, the tapping of the feet that communicate anger and happiness depending on the strength applied to it and the clapping of the dancers’ hands.
Rectangular tables decorated with flowers and candles under a large and clear color tent plus a few more round tables on the side were elegantly set with linens, dishes, silverware and wine glasses. During dinner, a video containing testimonials and examples of the work done by the SCCF was shown to the guests. The
production helped attendees to understand the foundation’s philosophy and mission.
Reinforcing the message given in the video were talks by Russell Palmer, the video producer; Ruby Firecat, board treasurer, Bill Neubauer, board president, and Phillips. They also expressed gratitude to the crowd, volunteers, founders, donors and vendors and encouraged the participants to be generous with the items that were soon to be auctioned live. The amount of the proceeds is still undetermined at press time, but organizers believe it is the most successful Folklorico celebrated. A great part of the success is attributed to the professional services of Small Town Events in Nogales, the excellent work of the Folklorico Committee, the board of directors and the sponsors, said Castro.
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In my opinion, a good party must have a strong reason to be, there must be something more than just a few hours of fun motivating the organizers to go the extra mile and invest so much effort. It must be the rewarding feelings resulting from doing something for the good of more than just us, for today’s community and for the generation that will inherit our efforts.
As was said in the video and written in the materials offered by the SCCF, members of the foundation and supporters understand that a healthy community depends on the well being of its members. Every non-profit organization that the SCCF supports via grants or offering technical assistance helps with the strengthening process. The SCCF works together with a partner foundation in Sonora Mexico, “Fundación del Empresario Sonorense, (FESAC)” because they both understand that a community is much more than a city, it is a culture, closely connected land, families and traditions that do not get separated by a fence. They also know that our economies are highly dependent on each other.
Some of the nonprofits supported by the SCCF work with individuals in desperate situations such as the Kino Border Initiative which provides food and humanitarian assistance to migrants among other work, while others look to strengthen families and reduce domestic violence such as Circles of Peace. These are just two of the 48 organizations listed on their website. Interested in knowing a little more about the impact that the SCCF could have on one of these groups I interviewed Anthony Sedgwick, president of the board of the Paula and Cabot Sedgwick Family Foundation, also known as “Santa Fe Ranch.”
Santa Fe Ranch is described in their website as 3,300 acres of land dedicated to environmental conservation and preservation, to education and to agriculture in the vigorous effort to promote healthy, active and conscious living in Santa Cruz County and beyond.”
It is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the U.S./Mexico border at 169 North River Rd. off of Arizona Highway 82. Groups of children and adults separately participate in some of the many programs available at the ranch. Also, they can get involved in an outreach project that Santa Fe Ranch manages called “Las Lagunas de Anza,”
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a Santa Cruz county wetland with a historical value. Las Lagunas was the 13th campsite used in the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition in 1775-1776. The ways these groups participate are by building, designing, cleaning, researching, learning or admiring nature to name a few.
The ranch partners up with groups and organizations whose mission complement well the work they do. A few examples are the Nogales High School Science Club and the Juan Bautista de Anza Club that actively participates in the restoration and maintenance of the wetlands. Others are scout troops who help with the development of a hiking trail and a camping platform.
The SCCF granted Santa Fe Ranch $5,000 to develop the campsite and trails following an application that was prepared in conjunction with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boys and Girls Club members, and the local Police Department Youth Group knowing that it will benefit them all.
The above is a good example of how the SCCF can help nonprofits became strong and successful. They do it by encouraging them to join their efforts, by connecting them with each other and by making sure the limited resources produce the most amount of impact in the community. The synergy they create is clear, Sedgwick explains. There are even more ways the SCCF serves Santa Fe Ranch and their outreach project and that is by bringing people from the outside to learn about the reality of this area, the needs and the potential, which not only opens a channel of opportunities for funding, new energy and ideas, but also it expands the world to the children as they potentially could be given the opportunity to travel and learn about other regions. Sedgwick will be taking a group of children to San Francisco this summer as a result of these connections. “We take full advantage of the programs the SCCF offers,” says Sedgwick.
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I see great conviction in Sedgwick’s words that the SCCF is very fruitful and greatly valued. Therefore money spent in this year’s event should be considered a wise investment.
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(Top, left) An overview of the event as it begins. (Top, right) A view of the tables and guests during dinner. (Middle, left) Speeches were also given by Bill Neubauer, SCCF board president and Ruby Firecat, board treasurer. (Center) Prior to dinner, guest were able to sit by the pond as they enjoyed the music and flamenco performances. (Middle, right) The dance floor was one of the most popular spots during the evening. (Bottom, left) The tables were beautifully set. (Bottom, right) Tucson restaurant "Casa Vicente" was in charge of the food. In this picture a restaurant member was supervising the vegetarian paella. (Above) The flamenco dancers
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New park managers look to hopeful future by Kathleen Vandervoet
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wo factions of the fractured Tubac Historical Society continued, as of early May, to battle each other and consequently, the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park has faced potentially harmful publicity.
The difficulties began in late January when the annual meeting of the members of the Tubac Historical Society at which a new board of directors was slated to be elected was canceled with no explanation by acting president Sam Chilcote.
Meanwhile, a new non-profit titled Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum is operating the park, raising donations and trying to keep the profile positive for the state park. Earl Wilson, president of the board of “Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum,” is concerned that supporters of the park may hold off from donations due to the confusion. He thinks the park has improved in the way it presents information and provides experiences for people in the past three years that it was run by the Tubac Historical Society, Park Director Shaw Kinsley and dedicated volunteers.
Bob and Suzanne Morrel of Green Valley are weekly volunteers at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. Since March 13, the park has been managed by a new non-profit, Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum, in conjunction with Santa Cruz County and with Arizona State Parks. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet.
“We’ve come a long, long way and that park is a huge draw. It’s the history part of the Tubac slogan, ‘Where art and history meet.’ We cannot afford to
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Scheduled for Jan. 24, Chilcote has not told the members, as of press deadline for this issue, when the replacement meeting will be held. Another board member, Bruce Pheneger, said that in his opinion, the meeting can’t be held until a judge determines which group is the official board.
A group of Tubac Historical Society members took it upon themselves to attend the ‘canceled’ Jan. 24 meeting, vote to reschedule it, and on Feb. 21 a group of about 60 people who attended the meeting elected a new board of directors.
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That resulted in a legal action by members of the first board of the Tubac Historical Society against the second board in which the first board is seeking a declaratory judgment against individuals who have agreed to serve on the second board. The second board has countersued. Funds to operate the park on deposit in the Commerce Bank – about $70,000 -- are currently frozen until some type of solution can be reached. Back in 2010, after the board of Arizona State Parks said budget problems meant it could no longer operate the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, the park was managed for almost three years by the Tubac Historical Society, through a contract with Santa Cruz County, but their board announced in December that the contract to manage it would end March 12, 2013. Since March 13, Santa Cruz County has had a contract with Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum to manage the state park.
Urgent need of money Wilson said that the release of the money is key, but he’s not certain what the total figure is because it wasn’t provided by the outgoing park management committee to him. “I don’t even know how much money is in there. I’ve heard numbers from $70,000 to $53,000 and I haven’t seen the accounts.
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“The other thing that concerns me a little bit, this number of $70,000, that could make people think, well, they don’t really need any money.” He said that with the operating expense responsibilities, $70,000 won’t go far. “We are responsible for maintenance of all those building, for construction, we have to fix the roof, the walls, take care of termites. “The other day the septic system went down, and that was our problem,” Wilson said. Employee costs are limited to the only paid employee, Director Shaw Kinsley. There are about 60 volunteers who help operate the park, as well. The park does bring in revenue from entry fees, gift shop sales and special programs such as concerts, movies, festivals, demonstrations and historical reenactments. The Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum is a recognized Arizona nonprofit corporation. However, the status that allows people to make taxdeductible contributions to it must be approved by the Internal Revenue Service. The application has been submitted and Wilson said an IRS representative told the group they may have their answer by late July. He said he believes that the organization will achieve the 501 C 3 educational status it seeks and that people who want to should make donations.
Those donations will be spent on the Tubac Presidio, Wilson said, and will not be connected in any way to either of the board of the Tubac Historical Society. In recent weeks, Wilson said, he has been talking with Santa Cruz County Manager Carlos Rivera to craft a new agreement. One agreement was signed in March but the county and “The Friends” felt that there were unclear clauses and unanswered questions in it, and both sides agreed that it should be reworked. Wilson said the board will explore one more paid position in addition to Kinsley. “Shaw is spending countless hours on doing accounting details somebody else can do. You try to get a volunteer to do it, but they come and go.” In addition to Wilson, the board includes Jim Swiggett, vice president; Joan Jobe, secretary; Heinz Hohendorf, treasurer; and members Dennis Eshleman and Alan Hyde. There are about 90 paid members of The Friends but as of early May, a membership meeting had not taken place. The operating committee which handles regular management issues includes Wilson, Swiggett and Kinsley. To donate or become a member, send a check to Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum, P.O. Box 4162, Tubac, AZ 85646. For information, contact Wilson at (520) 398-3320.
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Tubac embraces fashion with Viva La Moda Article and images by Paula Beemer
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Top- An overview of the event as Kristina Valdiviezo welcomes the guests to the show. Bottom, left- A great welcome received the Tucson Firefighters Calendar men!
Bottom, second from left- Youthful evening wear was also presented. Bottom, second from right- Denise Puchi showing the magnificent jewelry of Old Presidio Traders
Bottom, right- What every fashion show must present at the end, the wedding gown! Facing page- Among the youngest models were Pike Munger and Janis Munger modeling for the Wild Rose.
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n opportunity to see the latest trends in style, to meet with friends in a fun and relaxed afternoon setting, at least for the spectators, was offered by Kristina Valdiviezo with her Viva La Moda fashion show, celebrated at the Trés Alamos Ranch on April 14. This was the third year in a row that Valdiviezo has produced a show of this nature and the results continue to be encouraging, not only in terms of attendance, with approximately 300 tickets sold, but in interest from vendors to present their latest products and the desire of people to walk down the runway to showcase them, Valdiviezo said.
“It was an overwhelming success. I am extremely proud and honored to see the community embrace and respond to the fashion show. I hope it continues to grow each year and become a mainstay in our village. Thank you to everyone,” she said.
Valdiviezo described her source of inspiration, the work involved and the satisfaction of seeing her plans materialize. There is a passion for style in her and the need to share it with our community arrived three years ago when she decided to put her energy into an event like this and accept the results, which obviously, were positive. Approximately six months prior to the event, Valdiviezo
Among her motivations was also the desire to contribute to the community by choosing a non-profit organization to receive the proceeds. Valdiviezo selected the Tubac Center for the Arts (TCA) as she feels that they represent well the heart of our village and that many individuals including children will benefit from it. The total donation has not been determined at press deadline, but it will be 100 percent of the proceeds after expenses, of which venue and runway were the largest..
began to work on the logistics of recruiting the models, finding the venue and creating awareness of the upcoming event.
The task lists seemed endless and the importance of a good planner was paramount, but most importantly she realizes that, as in any venture, being flexible is “a must” to face contingencies along the way, the ones that go unnoticed by the public when an event succeeds.
Some of the vendors have been with her in the past and some were new this year. Participating business were from Nogales, Tubac and even Tucson presenting wear for all occasions such as evening, casual, beach, bridal and jewelry. Items modeled could provoke the “must have”
Tickets were $20 per person and they included not only a great show, but also wonderful food delivered by the Tubac Market and Wisdom’s Café and live music provided by David Carranza, Extended Music.
As to her projections for next year, the show will continue, but a twist will be added to the theme; it will be the “The Art of Fashion,” by Viva La Moda. The venue will be determined at a later time. Models and vendors can start contacting Valdiviezo via the website at www.vivalamoda.org. For more information about this or future shows, call Kristina Valdiviezo at (520) 860-0541.
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Text and Photos by Murray Bolesta
hen the old boys were inventing names for the twelve months of the year, Zeus grew bored, yawned, and left the room, delegating practically the entire task about the gap between April and June to his minions.
This made the lesser gods a bit apprehensive about the outcome. After a nervous discussion, Quagmirus, the god of Indecision, whimpered “I really don’t know... whatever we may come up with, he may like it, he may not.” “Okay then,” asserted Selektra, the goddess of Choosing, “let’s call it ‘May.’ Normally I’d say ‘Maybe’ but he said keep it to one syllable.” And now, to Tubac.
Canyons and deserts and prairies and mountains. Woodlands and grasslands and borderlands and badlands. Shadowy forested places and sparkling watery oases and sun-drenched wide open spaces. What more could a minstrel of the outback – you, the borderlands photographer – wish for in the month of May? Southern Arizona has all of that, and more.
This month is the third of a series of articles which slice the yearly pie twelve ways. All images were captured during the month of May in years past. I entitle my images, as follows.
Creek Reflection The local canyonlands offer a chance to make a splash as a photographer. In this image, the early May sunlight is harnessed using a totally off-the-wall method. The canyon ramparts and the pure creek water provide an indirect route to the photographer’s best buddy: morning light. This was photographed near Ruby Road, State Highway 89, the east-west route to great borderlands destinations. Mexican Jay
The woodlands of the sky islands of southern Arizona provide lodging for our feathered friends. In this image we find a Mexican Jay of May in Madera Canyon of the Santa Ritas. This loud, large, raucous bird is a common denizen of local micro-climes, a good subject for artwork due to its brilliant color and reliably confident posture. Rarer birds may be more of a prize to capture in a lens, but often frustrate the bird-loving hunter-gatherer with their flightiness. This Mexican Jay bird offers good, easy practice. As in this image, the best bird photos are not straight-up-the-nose shots, but instead, flatter the critter by framing it within its naturally artful milieu.
Bee & Saguaro Blossom So what’s wrong with being a cliché? If you were a couple hundred years old, with multiple arms and a bit prickly, you wouldn’t let too much familiarity nettle your needles. The Sonoran Desert near Tubac is chock-full of its emblematic flora, the saguaro cactus. The saguaro is actually a tree, in my book, and is mighty impressive in thick forests. Some of the densest forests of saguaros I’ve seen nearby are on gentle rocky slopes of the vast Tohono O’odham Nation to our west. In this picture, a bee is fully, and accidentally, laden with pollen. This unintended load should throw a wet towel on the insect’s aerodynamics, wouldn’t you think?
Wild Grasslands Yes, you can believe it when they tell you that we live amongst prairies. The north-south valleys to the east and west of Tubac include prairieland, and much of the Santa Cruz River Valley itself was originally carpeted by yellow grasses before the natural ecology was transformed by human interference.
Doing my best biologist impersonation, I’d inform the reader that the biotic communities of southern Arizona include desert grasslands whose elevation, like Tubac’s, is just above the “Lower Sonoran” biome which harbors the saguaro. Native grasses here include Arizona Cottontop, Sacaton, Plains Bristlegrass, and Plains Lovegrass. In many places these have been overrun by invasive grasses, such as Boer Lovegrass and Lehmann Lovegrass from South Africa. (On a similar note much farther to the west, many of the California beach areas have been “stabilized” and overrun by South African Ice Plant.)
Everything loves water. In this photo from years past, young cottonwood trees crown the grassy areas of an idyllic setting that was quite different, and drier, the last time I visited this remote corner of the San Rafael Valley.
Greek gods rarely had the chance to visit southern Arizona, their time consumed by persistent intrigues and unwholesome subterfuges. Create your own legend: get outside in the borderlands and express yourself with your camera. It’ll be a more fruitful pursuit. Murray Bolesta is an art and heritage photographer, and has written this column since 2007. Murray supports the preservation of our natural, rural, and cultural heritage, and ships his art prints to customers worldwide from his website www.CactusHuggers.com.
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Don't misunderstand me; I truly enjoy the power and fury of the wind. The gales blowing watery music into the otherwise the sedentary leaves of towering Fremont Cottonwoods. Grasslands bent helter-skelter with unseen meteorological force. Ravens and hawks cavorting amidst a veritable sea in the sky. Its all very poetic. Yet, still, I often have to remind myself that its all for a good cause that I have grit in my eyes for the 20th time today. I pretend that its good exercise to pick up my sun hat that was blown off my head for the - who's #@$%^ counting?
Take solace, I self counsel.... I know that certain plants and animals rely on such winds to aid in their lifecycle. The parachute-like achenes of many members of the Aster or Sunflower Family come to mind. One of my favorites is Silverpuffs (Microceris sp.) which, living up to their moniker, indeed are propelled adrift by puffs of wind. This serves to disperse them near and far, creating founding populations and augmenting existing ones.
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One of my favorite floral flyers is Plains Lovegrass (Eragrostis intermedia). This is a comely and rather uncommon native grass that shows up here and there in our Sky Island landscapes. Its angular inflorescence stands tall and breaks off easily, as compared to the droopy, sloppy, and persistent one found in non-native Lehmann Lovegrass (E. lehmannii). Thus, Plains Lovegrass has evolved to hitchhike a ride on the winds - year-round, not just Spring ones - to help effect its dispersal. They seem to particularly savor a lift on passing dust devils. Watching them dance in the sky I at once feel free and am - is anyone watching - moved to sway my own body in concert with the heretofore ingratiating winds. I am also left to wonder which Plains Lovegrass flowerhead holds the record for long distance travel via the gusts. Surely this must be measured in miles. Our native plants not only rely upon wind as a vector of seed dispersal, but also as a means to disseminate pollen. In particular, a glance at many of our native Sky Island trees confirms that they are “wind-evolved”. Junipers
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be relegated to seeds, corms, or whatever parts they've evolved to in order to weather the grimmer times ahead. Daily, there are fewer flowers and more exposed earth. Dust coats cars, cactus, cats, and coatis alike. It is a decidedly dusty time of the year, thanks to those ghastly gusts. Even butterflies, those miniature masters of the air, can be knocked for a serious loop by the windiest days. One day we're graced with their sky dances and the next, most have been permanently grounded. Too much energy to battle the breezes, it seems. Cavorting ravens, hawks, and vultures fare better, simply weathering or perhaps even benefitting somehow by the vagaries of the wind. Size can matter when its blustery. Can predators, such as Coyotes or Mountain Lions, gain a competitive advantage owing to strong winds? Perhaps their scent and sound are harder for their prey to detect when they are, respectively, dissipated and muffled.
Nor do plants have a monopoly on traveling via the air. Spiders are also frequent fliers that employ an ingenious strategy called, appropriately, ballooning. On windy days spiders, particularly young ones, I believe, let loose a strand of silk that “catches” on the passing gusts. Venture out at dusk and you'll soon see scores of soaring spiders, highlighted by the low angle of light. It's truly a visual treat no to be missed! Imagine if Tarantulas could manage the same fete!
Yet, even some of our hardier drylands denizens see fit to call it a miss when the winds cause mayhem. Rattlesnakes tend to be scarce, because the rodents are fewer, since the plants that they eat have seriously decreased.... Spadefoot Toads patiently wait - out of the winds - below ground for rain. Aside from some of our cacti, agaves, sotol, beargrass, and the like, most plants tend
Meanwhile, the wind that acts as life-giver also sucks the life out of the plants that linger from the first part of Spring. Poppies (please don't ask me to spell their latin name...), Mariposa Lillies (Calochortus spp.), and Desert Dandelions (Malocothrix spp.) start to wither and will soon
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not to flower in May. Too damn dry. Too windy. Better to shut down and wait for the monsoonal moisture which, hopefully, will once again grace our parched lands. Now is no time to think of that, however. This is the beginning of the “Big Dry,” as I call it. May, its multitude of wind, and associated heat herald in a time of desiccation, estivation, and - among us who love monsoon season - a longing for clouds. Just when you thought it couldn't get any windier or drier, think again! Soon temperatures will top 100 degrees, and on certain days we may question whether that should be Farenheit or Celcius! Truly I'll lose it with the next inconvenient gust. Then, however, a dust devil creates such an eclectic dervish, a wild wind ride that I find myself rotating in mimicry and sheer joy at being alive in the beautiful Sky Islands. Then I foolishly remember that June is next. Vincent Pinto and his wife, Claudia, run RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS. RWWJ is dedicated to the preservation of the incredible biodiversity in the Sky Islands via Nature Adventures and Educational programs. You can call Vincent at (520) 425-6425 or e-mail at ravensnatureschool@gmail.com �
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“Fun, flavorful, successful:” Taste of Tubac” Article and images by Paula Beemer
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Top, left- President of the Tubac Rotary Club Jeff Horwitz during the breakfast award conducting the ceremony. Top, middle- Enjoying fun conversations and friendship were Peter Groves, Nancy Bohman, Honorable Mary Helen Maley, Jeff
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The ideal weather conditions, the beautiful setting offered by nature and put on by the organizers, the desserts, appetizers, soups, main dishes and beverages and the enthusiasm of all participants can explain why this celebration is perpetually a sellout. The Tubac Rotary Club has hosted this event as one of its main fundraising activities and in the past 11 years it has brought more than $115,000 into the organization. These funds have been distributed among the community providing scholarships for Rio Rico High School students and making monetary contributions to St. Andrew’s Children Clinic, the Santa Cruz Humane Society and others. This year’s event netted approximately $16,000, with part of this as a result of the silent auction with approximately 62 contributors and the rest through ticket sales. There was an outstanding participation of over 500 attendees who experienced one more time or, perhaps for the first time, dishes and drink samples from more than 16 restaurants and beverage distributors. They also enjoyed the live music of the All Bill Band with vocalist Mindy Ronstadt and Bill Manzanedo and were surprised by magicians Kenny & Nate the Great.
In a brief interview with Judith Noyes, an active member of Tubac Rotary and currently treasurer for the organization, she acknowledges the efforts of all the vendors who contribute their time and products. She is a believer that their hard work pays back in the long run as people get to try their specialties and recognize their name.
Noyes shares words of gratitude to all by saying: “Thank you for helping us help others.”
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At the same time, Claudia and Gastón Bachelier, owners of restaurant Nona ViVi, a Rio Rico venue known for their pizzas and pastas, feel that their efforts are important, not only from a marketing point of view, but also from a philanthropic one, because it is a way for them to support good causes like scholarships for young students, Claudia says. This was their second year of participation and they plan to continue.
A “thank you breakfast,” was held a week later by the Tubac Rotary at the Golf Resort that started with the words of Judy Rogers, a member; “We do not know what our future will bring, but one thing we do know, in order to have a more fruitful and happy life we must seek and find ways to serve,” an inspirational quote that seems to represent well the work of the organization.
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During this gathering, certificates of recognition to the major participants were given and $9,100 of the proceeds were granted to entities such as Amado Food Bank, Amado Youth Center, Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35 and their Tech Program, St. Andrew’s Clinic, Santa Cruz Humane Society and The Tubac Presidio Park , to name a few. The remaining funds will be disbursed throughout the year to individuals or groups that may need support.
Presenting these awards and recognitions was Jeff Horwitz, president of the Tubac Rotary Club, who also announced with gratitude and excitement that next year’s Taste of Tubac will again be held on the grounds of the Tubac Golf Resort .
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I am writing this on Earth Day 2013...
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Some have described me as earthy. I mean, why not? I’m made from the same elements as the earth,, forged by the same energy, crafted through the same forces of evolution and ancient DNA. Thanks Mom. Thanks Dad. Thanks Grandpa, Grandma, great-grandfathers and mothers, and all the other greats. Thanks, Adam. Thanks, Eve. Thanks Cro-magnum and Neanderthal men and women and thanks, Earth.
Do you care about violence? America doesn’t need a foreign war to reduce its population. Last year guns killed more than 10,000 people in this country. By comparison, in Germany, where gun owners pay high fees and must be investigated, there were only 48 gun related deaths . Do you believe violence is inevitable? Are you willing to take a chance at a new approach? What questions do you have that remain unanswered?
Earth Day! Shouldn’t every day be Earth Day? Mother Earth is crying for want of attention. “Stop,” she begs, “You’re decimating me, my waters, my creatures. You’re throwing my systems off, causing me to gasp for air, messing up my lovely weather, robbing my private parts of resources I cannot replace. I have begotten you, have you forgotten me?”
This little planet supports life as far up as Mount Everest’s peak is high and as far down as the Marianna Trench is low. Here, tucked into in an expanding universe or multiverse or Calabi-Yau manifold, time stretches before us describing what once was and may not even exist now. The light years illuminate the history of the heavens but we have yet to fully understand life on Earth.
We do know that every creature has its uniqueness and that all of them have a special place in the interdependent web. We survive in such diversity as the Maori of New Zealand, the polar bears of the North, great blue whales of the sea and the ancient archaebacteria that have survived the millennia.
Not unlike stars upon which we wish and from whence we came, we Earthlings grow, cast about our energy and breathe until we’re spent. Shouldn’t we want to know about our existence beyond these facts? Isn’t what lies beneath our skins is as amazing as what lies beyond? Shouldn’t inquisitiveness want to know how we differ from one another as much as how we are alike? Perceptions of color and taste, sound and touch vary. These variations help determine the way we are in the world. How does cooking, painting, writing, dancing, gardening or singing affect the quality of life? These are
What about climate change? The statistics are in. We are in crisis. The overload of carbon dioxide may ultimately warm the planet beyond its ability to support a myriad of living things. Worse yet is the eruption of methane, twenty times heavier than carbon dioxide, into our atmosphere and water. Fracking releases this toxic gas which warms the air and endangers lakes, aquifers, rivers and ground waters. Are you willing to remain passive as this happens?
We all know pollution kills; it strangles, starves, poisons and corrupts the earth and its creatures. Only 200 out of 80,000 commonly used chemicals have been tested for safety. What can we do to stave off this human-made menace? How can we contain our waste most effectively?
Illustration "Global Warming" by Fred Collins, Cobalt Gallery, Tubac. Who cares about over-population? human tools to understanding; they enhance our day to day presence and reinforce our earthiness.
Consider the merit to watching a saguaro’s hubbub in the morning, or following a cloud’s shadow as it travels across the mountains? Have you ever taken time to truly study a spider’s web? A bird’s nest? Such observations lead to questions and questions lead to learning. The earth is our teacher. She can fill our days with wonder. Can you consider Mother Earth without curiosity without investigating the unknown? What does it take to allow information that might enlighten, confuse or at least ask for reflection? We have urgent issues we must confront in the world today, the kind that don’t really have precedence. Are you ready to face them?
Who chooses whether we are born and when we die? Where do we stand between right to life and right to die? How long should medical solutions be sought? Life in the 21st century presents us with unlimited choices and therefore new problems. Are you willing to face them?
We can all be Earth’s Angels if we ask good questions, consider the options and give each other the grace to change with the times. While we are swimming in the waters of new knowledge we must play with all the possibilities. We are powerful, we human spirits. One mind can change the world. One spark of genius can cast light in the darkness. Are you willing to be the one who will save us? 3
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After being diagnosed with a rare form of head and neck cancer, Peter, with his wife Sandra at his side, received treatment at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and finally the Clinical Trial Group in Scottsdale where he received compassionate care. Peter died in his sleep on the night of April 1, 2013—one year after the initial diagnosis. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many friends who helped ease the journey with their love and support, and always a smile.
Peter shared 30 years and many adventures with his loving wife, Sandra Baenen Chope. He had two sons by his first wife Sharon. Rickard Preston Chope, his wife Amy, and two daughters Kelsey Pauline and Anna Grace. Christopher Thomas Chope, his wife Catharine, and daughter Bonnie Campbell and son Bayson Cedar. Peter has a multitude of friends in the Bay Area, Santa Cruz, Markleeville, and Tubac AZ. Peter and Sandra loved travel and also developed lifelong friends in Australia, Fiji, Holland, and Mexico. Peter supported Sasabe Avanzando which translates to Sasabe is Advancing. This Tubac group supports art and education for the children in the border town of Sasabe, Sonora, Mexico. If you would like to make a donation, please send a check to “Sasabe Avanzando” c/o Sandra Chope, PO Box 1917, Tubac AZ 85646. There will be a memorial service for Peter in Tubac on August 24th. You can contact his family and view Peter’s collection of watercolors at www.alpinewatercolors.com.
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Rattlesnake Bites in Dogs and Cats
t is every pet owner’s nightmare: a curious dog or cat encounters a defensive snake with large fangs and potentially deadly venom. A lot of scary questions immediately come up - What do I do first? Is there a good first-aid strategy? Will my veterinarian be able to save my pet? How could I have prevented this?
Let’s address each of these questions one at a time. “What do I do first?” This is the toughest question because of all the fears and emotions that surface. We are hardwired to fear snakes and there is an awful lot of folklore, mythology and plain old misinformation about how to deal with snakebite. The best answer is “Don’t panic!” While this may be easier to say than to do, it is crucial advice because your pet needs your help and thinking clearly is very hard to do while you’re having a panic attack. The truth is that most dogs and cats will be able to survive a rattlesnake bite with prompt treatment and good after-care at home. Many bites are “dry” meaning that little or no venom has been injected, and this has led some pet owners to dismiss the need for antivenin or other treatment. Other bites are fully loaded with a potent mix of venoms that can destroy tissue, alter heart and nerve function, and in some cases cause severe bleeding disorders. These are truly life-threatening situations and it is impossible for you or your veterinarian to truly know how “dry” the bite is in the early going, so it is wisest to treat every rattlesnake bite as a lifethreatening situation.
Having succeeded with the “Don’t panic!” instruction, the next “first” thing to do is to make sure you and your pets are safe. Is that snake still around? Is your dog itching to go another round with him? Are there other pets or humans that need to know to avoid the area? Once you are sure that it’s safe to approach, examine your pet. Be careful and gentle as snakebites are very painful and even the nicest dogs and cats can lash out unpredictably when they are in pain. If you aren’t sure whether the swelling your pet is experiencing is from a snakebite or not, look for fang marks, though these may be hidden by a lot of swelling. Also check for a discharge of bloody serum from the wounds and discoloration of the skin in the affected area. If you still aren’t sure, let your veterinarian have a look right away to decide, because time is critical – the antivenin needs to be given within the first 12 hours of the bite to be most effective, and sooner is even better.
“Is there a good first-aid strategy?” This question is probably best answered with a laundry list of what NOT to do. There is still an awful lot of mythology and old wives’ advice out there.
Do NOT, incise, excise, blow, suck, fold, spindle or mutilate the wound. Leave it alone, you can’t get the venom back out once it is in.
Do NOT apply ice or a tourniquet. The circulation to the area may already be compromised and icing or tourniquet application will only make it worse, potentially causing more death of tissue.
Do NOT allow the pet to exercise unless absolutely necessary to reach a veterinarian. Limit her movement as much as possible to slow the spread of the venom.
Don’t give aspirin or other non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs as they could make bleeding problems worse. Antihistamines such as Benadryl may be helpful, but even this is controversial. The number one “first-aid” is to get your pet to someone that can give him antivenin as quickly as possible.
“Will my veterinarian be able to save my pet?” The answer to this question is a resounding “Yes” provided that he or she is able to give antivenin in a timely fashion. Deaths can occur even with the use of antivenin, but they are very rare. Be sure to call ahead to make sure that your vet is open and available and has antivenin on hand. Supplies of antivenin have been short in recent years and during times of shortage Emergency Centers have had the priority in obtaining it. Your veterinarian will want to place an I.V. catheter, give your pet pain medications and antibiotics (snake’s mouths are loaded with bacteria, and the dying tissue surrounding a bite wound is an ideal growth medium for them). She or he will give the antivenin slowly intravenously and will likely need to keep your pet overnight. Typically a snakebite patient will go home on pain medication and antibiotics and may need follow-up care for loss of tissue at the site of the bite. “How could I have prevented this?” This is the most important question, as prevention is always preferable to treatment. The most useful preventative appears to be training your dog to fear and avoid snakes. This is most easily accomplished by a team of professional “snake breakers”. Typically they will expose a dog to a muzzled
and/or defanged snake and once she identifies the snake they will give her an electric shock via a training shock collar. Most dogs will associate the snake and the shock after the very first exposure and will avoid rattlesnakes the rest of their lives. Periodic reassessment and retraining if necessary is an important safety step, however.
The other preventative that is relatively new on the scene is a Rattlesnake vaccine. Two doses three weeks apart and annual boosters will provide some immunity to many of the different venoms that the rattlesnake family produces. While the vaccine appears to be safe and effective in most cases, it does not eliminate the need for antivenin given in the case of a bite. It does, however decrease the risk of death from a bite and decreases the amount of tissue death at the bite site. Vaccination may be particularly useful for hunting dogs, or any dog that goes charging through the underbrush where they could receive a bite without having had a chance to avoid it. In summary, if your pet is bitten by a snake or suddenly shows up with a large amount of unexplained swelling, play it safe and get him into you your veterinarian on the double. Questions or comments at San Cayetano Veterinary Hospital at 761-8686. Online at sancayetanovet.com, or by email at scvh@sancayetanovet.com. �
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When national and state rankings were released last week, US News and World Report identified Rio Rico High School as performing in the top 10 percent of all U.S. high schools.
US News and World Report “Best High Schools” project placed Rio Rico High School in the “silver medal” category of top-performing high schools nationwide. SCVUSD’s only high school ranked 2,005 among the 21,035 public high schools in the U.S. and District of Columbia, placing it in the top 10 percent. The top 4,805 US high schools were awarded one of three awards: gold, silver or bronze medals. Those in the top 500 were placed in the gold medal category; those ranking 501 to 2,290 placed in the silver. An additional 2,515 high schools were awarded bronze medals but were not ranked.
According to US News and World Report only schools with a national gold or silver medal are eligible for a state ranking. With a silver medal in hand, Rio Rico High School ranked 39th among the 51 Arizona high schools with gold or silver medals. An additional 72 Arizona high schools received bronze status without an associated ranking. Arizona has a total of 514 high schools.
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The Nogales Mercado, a new downtown farmers’ market for the city, opened April 5 and will be held every Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the Little Mercado on Morley Avenue. This is just one of the exciting happenings being brought to Nogales by the Cosechando Bienestar (Harvesting Wellbeing) Initiative, which is coordinate by Mariposa Community Health Center.
“This is a collaboration funded by a three-year grant from the USDA Community Food Program. Its purpose is to connect local residents with local food producers to increase the consumption of fresh, healthy foods. The initiative promotes development of a local food system as something key to both health and economic development. Our success will only be as strong as our partnerships,” said Susan Kunz, Chief of the Health and Wellness Department at Mariposa Community Health Center.
Nogales Community Development is the lead partner to manage the Nogales Mercado. NCD will soon be recruiting community members who would like to train as volunteer Market Managers. Once the Nogales Mercado is up and running, NCD will work with interested residents to develop food enterprises with locally-grown foods and products. Building local gardening capacity is also a goal of Cosechando Bienestar. Avalon Organic Gardens and
Farm is the lead partner for training and technical assistance for vegetable gardening so that families, neighborhoods and schools can reap the benefits of growing some of their own food. A group of five Nogales residents began a 13-week Garden Leader Apprenticeship Program at Avalon Organic Gardens and Farm in Tumacacori to learn everything from soil preparation and composting, to planting and harvesting in our high desert climate. Other backyards gardeners meet weekly with the Nogales Garden Club, facilitated by Matthew Fornoff, Mariposa’s Food System Coordinator.
“These Garden Leaders will share their knowledge with neighbors and friends, helping others with their gardening goals. The Garden Leaders will also assist Avalon staff in the delivery of public gardening workshops to be offered in Nogales,” Fornoff said. Other Cosechando Bienestar partners include the Somos la Semilla Network that will provide ongoing technical assistance. The University of Arizona Prevention Research Center will help with documentation and evaluation of success through digital stories that can be shared with others.
To learn more or get involved with Cosechando Bienestar, please contact Matthew Fornoff at the Mariposa Family Learning Center at (520) 287-3330.
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i dear readers, it’s May, and may it bring forth the happiest days for you and yours! Fall days were always my favorite, but this year, May is very touching. We celebrate Mother’s Day on the 12th and Memorial Day on the 27th. We begin the month with good memories and end with thankfulness. Have you ever walked a Labyrinth? Claire and her husband Gary and Jared Newton just finished one. After 2 years of labor, gathering thousands of rocks, fossils, and minerals from the river and from friends’ property, they’ve completed a “Work of Art!” A Labyrinth has a single non-branching path which leads to a center. In May, the whole “world” celebrates this day, the national day on the 4th and continues throughout May.
Claire’s love of rocks and fossils came about when she began a geology class at Pima College years ago. Shakel was her mentor. He would not allow anyone to call him Dr., Professor, or Teacher, he insisted on only Shakel! No mister!
This Labyrinth is about 60 feet in diameter and contains nearly 150,000 rocks and minerals and fossils. Neighbors and friends contributed hundreds of rocks. It’s Claire’s homage to Shakel. I think rather than dance around the May Pole I’ll walk the Labyrinth and meditate – me and my walker fit in very well.
Claire’s Sweet Potato Soup 2 tsp corn oil 1 lb sweet potatoes – cut into small pieces 1 onion – chopped 2 garlic cloves – chopped 3 c vegetable broth 1 lime Red curry paste (1/2 – 1 tsp) Sautee onion and garlic 3-4 minutes in corn oil. Add sweet potatoes and broth, bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes, covered. Add ½ tsp curry paste – let mixture cool – place in blender or food processor – pulse until smooth. Add 1 ½ tsp lime juice, pulse again. Put mixture back into pan, warm and serve with frizzled shallots on top and with pita chips. So good and healthy!
Caramel Candy Chiffon Pie 28 caramels 1 c water 1 oz. unflavored gelatin ¼ c cold water 1 tsp vanilla 2 c whipped cream ¾ c chopped pecans 1 9 in. baked pastry shell Melt caramels in 1 c. of water over low heat, stir till smooth. Dissolve gelatin in ¼ c. cold water and add to caramel sauce with vanilla. Chill until slightly thickened, now fold in whipped cream and ½ of the pecans. Spoon into pastry shell, sprinkle with rest of pecans, serve with whipped cream. I dare you not to have a second piece!
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y father, Earl Baxtresser, died at 92, 30 years ago. He spent years writing the scriptures he had memorized and filled notebooks with clippings from newspapers and his bible memories.
In going through one of his books the other day I came across this clipping from a Lancaster, Pennsylvania newspaper dated 1913:
"The skirts have been so very tight, but now they’re wide again and goodness knows what next will have to interest men!"
In 1921, dad wrote in his notebook, women are now wearing their skirts more to their knees!:
Magic in a can of Crescent Rolls 1 pkg crescent rolls, there are 8 triangles 1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened Add chopped onion and chives and mix well. Place 2 triangles of crescent rolls side by side to form a square, now spread cheese mix all over till covered, now roll up like a jelly roll. Cut into 1 inch pieces, there will be 40 pieces. Place on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven, cook 10-12 minutes, till lightly browned. These are outstanding appetizers – you and your guests and family will adore you! You can even add chopped cooked bacon to the cream cheese – whatever turns you on. I love them just as they are.
Dress Up Your Hotdog for Dinner Hot dogs… as many as you need 2 or 3 small potatoes ¼ head of cauliflower 1 c grated cheese and grated onion Cook hot dogs till hot, cook cut up potatoes and cut up cauliflower till soft – mash together. Cut hot dogs lengthwise, not all the way through, spread mashed mixture all over – cover with cheese and onion. Broil till cheese is melted. Serve with salad.
When taking a walk or working outside, slip a fabric softener sheet up your sleeve or in your pocket and say goodbye to mosquitoes and gnats!
Inflation is when, after you get the money to buy something, it isn’t enough.
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French Pancakes (Blintzs) So absolutely easy and your friends will love you. 1 c flour ¼ c xxxx sugar 2 eggs sour cream (finishing touch) ½ tsp salt 1 c milk strawberry jam Mix dry ingredients, add milk and eggs, beat till smooth. Using a small skillet, moisten bottom of skillet with tiny amount of oil with a paper towel. Pour about 4 tbl of pancake batter, about 6 in. in diameter after skillet has warmed, spread quickly and brown lightly, on both sides – make a stack as each one is finished. Now put 2 tbl strawberry jam on each pancake, roll into roll and serve with a dollup of sour cream.
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Tubac Children embrace Will James’ cowboy stories
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P r i v a t e l e s s o n s o n w e l l t r a i n e d r a n c h h o r s e s , t r a i l r i d i n g . www.karlaflippinridinglessons.com klflippin@hotmail.com by Paula Beemer ith excitement and anticipation, the upper elementary students of Montessori de Santa Cruz School (MDSC) received a generous contribution to their library from Tubac resident Margaret Holland on behalf of the Will James Society early April.
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“The Will James Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the works and memory of a great western author and artist, Will James. The Society donates books to schools and libraries throughout the United States and Canada. They also send soft cover versions to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan,” says their website.
Will James was a talented illustrator and writer who published more than 20 books and magazine articles with very descriptive tales of a life as a cowboy between 1914 and 1942, the time of his death.
Titles such as “Young Cowboy,” “My First Horse,” “Home Ranch” and many others have provided the readers an opportunity to experience the making of a cowboy from riding a rocking horse to having his own pony. They can also get a good idea of what life on a ranch was all about, how it changed from region to region and how it evolved. The books are filled with illustrations all done by James. The drawings themselves are pieces of art that could tell the story without the need of words. The children at MDSC have really enjoyed them.
With the intention to understand the impact of James’ stories in the life of these students, I interviewed three fourth-graders who read some of these titles, Travis Benck, Mike Torres and Faith Mackenna Conger. Fun!, awesome! and cool! were some of the common expressions used by the children to describe the stories.
While reading “The Young Cowboy,” Travis felt some sort of connection between the main character and himself. “The book was inspiring to me, I feel like I want to do more, like ride a bull,” he says.
Although she loved the story “Home Ranch,” Faith tells me that she is also fascinated with the drawings. “If I had a chance to meet the author, I would like to know how did he learn to draw like he did,” she says. “My First Horse” is the first Western book I read and now I am reading “Cowboys North and South” I like it all.” “I would have liked to tell the author that his books are cool,” says Mike.
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Their appreciation for the books is not unique; many of these titles have reached a five-star rating in the Amazon book search with reviews saying “a real page-turner,” “the best horse stories,” “I laughed more than 20 times at the beginning,” and more, but, in my opinion, the best review, is from Canadian songwriter Ian Tyson who wrote: “When I was but a small boy Father bought me many books About the creatures of the river banks And the sins of sea cooks But the ones I never left behind Of those long forgotten gains Were the tales of wild and windy slopes By the man they called Will James” …. “I remember up on deadmans creek back Thirty years or more I hired out breaking colts Which I'd never done before A city kid, I ask myself now What would Will James do And you know it was the damndest thing but it Kinda got me through”
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Just as Tyson describes in his song, it appears to me that those who travel into the world of cowboys through these books will have decisions influenced by them and actions guided by the same thought of “What would Will James have done?” More information about his life, the Will James Society and their programs can be found online www.willjames.org or by calling (208) 634-3961.
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