Tubac Villager Dec 2011 by tubac villager

December Vol. VII

No.2

2011

C e l e br at ing t he A rt of L i v ing in S o u t he r n A r i zon a

"Let us show you the quality and distinctive beauty of Tubac"

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE... TO BE LIVING IN TUBAC 2304 Calle de Anza

1031 Calle de Hoy

NEW LISTING

Bill Mack, owner Tubac Real Estate

11Circulo Nomada Ofﬁce: 520.398.2945 Fax: 520.398.3184

3 bdrm, 2 ba, F.P. Completely renovated, nothing to do but enjoy the grasssy oasis from the covered patio. $439,000

Hidden teasure on the Tubac Golf Course. 2 Mstr Sts, Handicap accessable, 3 F.P., gourmet kitchen $795,000 11 Piedra Dr.

9 Marquez

www.Tubacrealestate.com BillMack@TubacRealEstate.com

NEW LISTING 4 bdrm Charmer, Brkfst Rm, Enclosed patio w/ mountain views, F.P. Beautifully landscaped $320,000 8 Calle Diaz

3 bdrm, 2 ba, Greatroom flr plan w/ F.P. Saltillo flooring, views. $249,000 Sierra Vista Ln.

Clee Johnston, Realtor Tubac Real Estate

11Circulo Nomada Ofﬁce: 520.398.2263 Fax: 520.398.3184

www.Tubacrealestate.com Clee@TubacRealEstate.com

NEW LISTING 4 bdrm, 3.5 ba Mexican Colonial Hacienda, Pool, lg.kit, 4 F.P., guest wing, completely renovated $589,000

360o views and eleven dividable acres, electric and well. $230,000

Remember, it doesn’t cost any more to work with the best. (But it can cost you plenty if you don’t.) Call us at 520-398-2945 w w w.TubacRealEstate.com

December 2011 Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa 398-3193

La Paloma de Tubac 398-9231

tubac community center: follow calle igelsia around the bend, or from the east Frontage Road, take Bridge Road to the end.

December 2011 Villager Supporters Map art rendering by Roberta Rogers. Work in progress. This map is provided as a courtesy and is limited to the paying advertisers of the October 2011 issue of the Tubac Villager. Unmarked structures may be open businesses. Call 398-3980 for corrections or to be included.

Casa Maya de Mexico 398-9373 De Anza Restaurante & Cantina 398-0300 Quilts, LTD 398-9001

Artist's Daughter 398-9525

Old Presidio Traders 398-9333

Roberta Rogers Studios 979-4122

Lily's of Tubac 398-1319

Shelby's Bistro 398-8075 Black Stone Drums 398-2007 Evolution Dance Studio 719-237-7364

Florabundance 520-248-5039

Maria's Grill 398-3350

Tumacookery 398-9497

Tubac Ranch 398-8381

Tubac Deli 398-3330

Italian Peasant 398-2668

Feminine Mystique 520-248-5039

Casa Maya de Mexico 398-3933 Beads of Tubac 398-2070

Koorey Creations 398-8360

Tubac Center of the Arts 398-2371 Old Tubac Inn 398-2668 take the Frontage Rd north to Tubac Art Exchange (520) 237-5439

Karin Newby Gallery 398-9662

Plaza de Anza 398-8700

head further north to the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa (520) 398-2211 Realty Executives, Charlie Meaker (520) 237-2414

Tumacacori National Historical Park (520) 398-2341 Santa Cruz Chili Company (520) 398-2591

AMADO STEAKHOUSE (520) 398-2651

JACOBSON CUSTOM HOMES (520) 975-8469

BURR EXTERMINATING (520)-628-1951 CHURCH AT TUBAC

LA GITANA CANTINA aRiVaca (520) 398-0810

2242 w. FRontage Road (520) 398-2325

LA ROCA EL BALCÓN BAR & RESTAURANT in nogales, Sonora (520) 313-6313

FIESTA TOURS (520) 398-9705

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REALTY EXECUTIVES CHARLIE MEAKER (520) 237-2414 REALTY EXECUTUVES SALLY ROBLING (520) 398-2222 SCOTT POTTINGER BUILDER (520) 398-9959

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County Update

The Raven

Artist Armando Moreno

News Briefs

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Evolution Dance Studio Old Tubac Schoolhouse Reunion

Borderlands Photographer Speaking Philosophically New Briefs

Arts and Economy

Tubac Shots

Remnants from Ruthie

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LONG REALTY CHA CHA DONAU (520) 591-4982

Event Calendar

Advertisers Outside the Tubac Village FOWLER CLEANERS (520) 270-4105

Brasher Real Estate 398-2506

take the Frontage Road south to Wisdom's Café, (520) 398-2397

Tubac Villager (520) 398-3980.

Contents

Village Councling 520-820-1678

ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH (520) 777-6601

Watercolor by Peter Chope To view more of Peter Chope's artwork, or to purchase prints, visit his Tubac studio at 6 Camino Otero 520-398-8335

Hal Empie Gallery 398-2811

Galleria Tubac 398-9088

Casa Fina 398-8620

"Arizona Twilight"

Janes Attic 398-9301

Schatze 398-9855

Zforrest 398-9009

On the Cover:

KNG New Gallery Open New Briefs

SUNSHINE DENTISTRY AZ 520-761-1600 TUBAC ONLINE SERVICES (520) 398-2437 TUBAC REAL ESTATE BILL MACK (520) 398-2945 UNITED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (520) 407-5510, opt.1

December 2011 Circulation: 10,000 The Villager is made available in racks and at businesses throughout the Santa Cruz Valley, and thousands of copies are distributed by Certified Folder Display to hundreds of locations and hotel managers and concierges in Phoenix and Tucson. The Villager is also available at public libraries in Arivaca, Green Valley, Nogales, Rio Rico and numerous Tucson Libraries.

Paula Beemer Hallie Birkett Joseph Birkett Murray Bolesta Peter Chope Kim Etherington Cathy Giesy

DeDe Isaacson Shaw Kinsley Vincent Pinto Carol St. John

Advertising, Articles, Deadlines

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Now thru deC 24th - old SChoolhouSe bedeCKed for the holidayS at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park from 9am to 5pm. The interior of the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse will be decorated for the holidays through Christmas Eve. The Ladies of St. Ann’s Parish have contributed their time and talents to create a festive atmosphere to inspire and delight visitors during the holiday season. Included with park admission $4 adult, $2 youth. (7–13), children free. Call 520-398-2252 or visit www.tubacpresidiopark.com.

O n g o i n g... wedNeSdayS - awaNaS for young Children at the Church of Tubac from 6:30 to 8pm. 2242 W. Frontage Road, Tubac. (520) 398-2325. wedNeSdayS - SaNta CruZ SiNgerS ChoruS rehearSe from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Patagonia Community Center. New members welcome--No formal training required. 10th Anniversary Spring concert in April. Questions? call 520-394-9495. fridayS - JaZZ & blueS at the Amado Territory Steak House at 5:30pm. Featuring Becky ReyeS with Scott muhleman. 520-398-2651. Exit 48 I-19. fridayS & SaturdayS - Wisdom's Cafe in Tumacacori open late till 9pm. Fridays FiSh & chipS with liVe muSic from 5-9pm. Saturdays SeaFood SpecialS with liVe muSic from 5-8pm. 520-398-2397. SuNday ServiCeS for adults and children at the Church of Tubac . Sunday school begins at 10am, services at 11. Pastor Jeremy Hatfield. 2242 W. Frontage Road, Tubac. (520) 398-2325. 2Nd SuNday of the MoNth - pawS patrol'S Cat adoptioN fair from 1pm to 4pm at Green Valley Canine, 750 W Camino Casa Verde. All cats and kittens are raised in our foster homes. For more info, call 520-207-4024 or visit greenvalleypawspatrol.org. “CavalCade of hiStory” art eXhibit at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. The Alan B. Davis Gallery exhibits 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways “Cavalcade of History” collection. The canvas giclées of paintings by renowned weSteRn aRtiSt william ahRendt depict scenes from

Arizona’s colorful history. Exhibit included in park admission $4 adult, $2 youth (7–13), children free.1 Burruel Street in Tubac. Open daily 9am-5pm. Call 520-398-2252 or visit www. tubacpresidiopark.com. patagoNia laKe State parK aCtivitieS - bird walKS every Monday morning at 9am beginning from the Birding Kiosk at the east end of the campground. They are free with admission to the State Park, and there is no registration necessary. For you birders, the elegant trogon has been sighted at the east end of the lake, but there are no guarantees he'll be spotted on the walk. For more info call 520-820-5101. tubaC buddhiSt MeditatioN CeNter will be closed for the holidays Dec 22, 23, 25, 27, 30 and Jan 1st. Regular meditation sits will resume Tues, Jan 3rd.

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Now thru JaN 7th - through the eyeS of the eagle: illuStratiNg healthy liviNg This family‐friendly exhibition, inspired by a children’s book series of the same name, raises awareness about type 2 diabetes prevention from a Native American perspective. History, culture and health are explored through objects, photographs, artwork, storytelling, and video. Hands‐on activities encourage healthy living. Arizona State Museum is located on the University of Arizona campus, just inside the Main Gate at Park Avenue and University Boulevard in Tucson. More info on the exhibit and on free public programs celebrating it at www.statemuseum.arizona.edu. Now thru feb 26th - eNCouNterS – a Native aMeriCaN ethNiC CoStuMe eXhibit at the Tubac Presidio Museum from 9am-5pm. The Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume of Tucson presents a glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui, Seri, Tohono O'odham and Yuma Indians. Featuring apparel, artifacts, dolls and historic photographs of these four indigenous peoples the Spaniards encountered in the 1500's and who are our neighbors today. Exhibit included in park admission: $4 adult, $2 youth (7–13), children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is run by the Tubac Historical Society at 1 Burruel Street. Call 520-398-2252 or visit www.tubacpresidiopark.com.

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T u b a c Now thru May 2012 - retireMeNt CelebratioN Sale at Galleria Tubac. 20% off all artwork, 40% off Christmas gallery, 40% off home furnishings & accessories. 31 Tubac Rd. 520-3989088. �

wed, deC 7th - ZoNta Club of NogaleS holiday auCtioN luNCh. The event raises funds for a leadership workshop for eighth-grade girls, a teen community service club, donations to the domestic violence shelter, international projects and university and trade school scholarships. Auction items include gift baskets, desserts, gourmet food, jewelry and other items. The champagne lunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is at Mr. C’s restaurant, 282 W. Viewpoint Drive in Nogales. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by sending an email to zontaclubofnogales@ gmail.com. Call 520-281-0944. wed, deC 7th - wiSdoM Cafe'S monthly Slow~Smoked BBQ RiBS Special - all day. 520-398-2397. opeNiNg wed, deC 7th - SaNta CruZ ShoeStriNg ChriStMaS play. Also playing Thurs, Fri, Dec 8 & 9, all days at 7pm. Sat, Dec 10th at 2pm. Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door, Children: Under 12 $10. For more information, contact the Community Performing Arts Center Foundation, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. 520-399-1750 or visit www. performingartscenter.org. thurS, deC 8th - froNtier priNtiNg preSS deMoNStratioNS at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park from 10am to 12noon. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the 1858 Washington Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $4 adult, $2 youth (7–13), children free. Call 520-398-2252 or visit www.tubacpresidiopark.com. thurS, deC 8th - hot yoga with KiM flowerS at 5:30pm. $15. Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia (520) 398-3193.

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thurS, deC 8th - the obSidiaN trade iN the ChaCo Culture is Topic of Santa Cruz Valley AAS Program 7 PM, at the North County Facility at 50 Bridge Road in Tubac. Free and open to the public. For decades archaeologists have studied the connection between Chaco Canyon proper and Chacoan communities outside of the canyon, resulting in the identification of exchange networks and models of redistribution. Obsidian, a sharp volcanic glass, was prized throughout prehistory and was the favored material for making projectile points and sharp tools. The sources of certain kinds of obsidian are restricted by geologic history and erosional processes, and people had to acquire the material either directly or through trade. This presentation investigates the existing evidence concerning the procurement and trade of obsidian within Chaco Canyon and between Chacoan communities outside of the canyon. Archaeologist Jeremy Moss is an expert in chipped stone production, use, and trade at Chaco. The Santa Cruz Valley AAS Chapter meets the second Thursday of each month. For more info call Alan Sorkowitz at 520-207-7151 or email asorko@cox.net. www.AzArchSoc.org. fri thru SuN, deC 9th - 11th - Cowboy ChriStMaS artiSt reCeptioN from 10am to 9pm at The Red Door Gallery, 10 Plaza Rd. FeatuRing c. k. weaRden, Bonnie giBSon & JameS RogeRS. 520-398-3943. fri, deC 9th - the tuCSoN ariZoNa boyS Choir holiday CoNCert aNd diNNer at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa from 6 to 9pm. $75. email JRomo@TubacGolfResort.com. Sat, deC 10th - the tubaC buddhiSt MeditatioN CeNter will be holding a “uSed BookS, dVdS, cdS, and eVen VcR moVieS!” Sale from 9-12 at the Center. If you have books, CDs, or movies you would like to donate, please feel free to bring them to the Center at 2247 E. Frontage Rd., Suite 2 and drop them off. All proceeds will go to support the overhead costs of the Center, which is a 501c3 non-profit. Sat, deC 10th - frieNdS of the SaNtaCruZ river CoMMuNity raiNwater harveStiNg eveNt at the Guy Tobin Memorial Anza Trailhead at 9am. We'll be expanding on past work, this time focusing on the ramadas and memorial

marker area at the east edge of the parking lot. We'll be doing some shaping/refinement of water harvesting features and planting to help shade the ramadas and lend them a little privacy while better utilizing runoff from the parking lot. Between now and the 10th, Rio Rico Property's trusty backhoe operator will do all the heavy lifting establishing the water harvesting features, so come the 10th we'll just be detailing them and planting plants. The workshop will last until noon, and plenty of cold beverages and snacks will be provided. Please mark this date on your calendars and let us know of any new contacts that may be interested in learning about these very useful techniques to save and make maximum use of our rainwater. And remind them they''ll be doing the community a favor as they learn! Looking forward to having fun in the dirt with you! Jen Parks and Sherry Sass, Friends of the Santa Cruz River. 520-398-8269. Sat, deC 10th - guided tour of the barrio de tubaC arChaeologiCal Site at 10:30am. Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. Fee is $5 and includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged. 520-398-2252. Sat, deC 10th - aqua yoga with KiM flowerS. At 11am. $15. ReStoRatiVe yoga with kim FloweRS. At 4pm. $15. Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia, Tubac (520) 398-3193. Sat, deC 10th - equiNe voiCeS reSCue aNd SaNCtuary holiday opeN houSe iN aMado. Celebrate the holiday season at our third annual Open House from 12:30 to 4:30. Meet Gulliver, our mascot and symbol of rescued horses. Relax and enjoy music, food, and the works of local artists. Take a tour; celebrate our new Equine Voices Memorial Garden. Shop for your holiday gifts at Gulliver's Store. For information, contact us at: info@equinevoices.org or call 520-398-2814.

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Feminine Mystique Elite

Introducing the new Artist Row Tubac inside the exceptional shopping destination La Entrada de Tubac on the second floor mezzanine level. Please stop by to visit with and view the artwork created by: • Roxanne Beckman • Desert Sky Originals; Rustic mirrors and frames to complement my landscape and wildlife photography • http://desertskyoriginals.com • Ande Herbert • AnDe’s Studio; Fine art and mixed media paintings and prints • http://andestudio.artistwebsites.com • Sheila Griffin • Sheila G. Griffin Designs; Handcrafted copper and silver jewelry and abstracts in oil and acrylic • http://sggriffindesigns.com • Gretchen LimaWood • Designs by Gretchen; Mixed Media Dolls/Beads /Turquoise Jewelry • http://GretchenLima.com • Bob Wood • Dangerous Bob Photography; Architectural, landscape and flora photography of the southwest. • http://DangerousBobPhotography.com

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The Feminine Mystique Art Gallery is proud to announce the Feminine Mystique Elite. A number of our artists do larger, more high end pieces. This new space, Feminine Mystique Elite, allows us to showcase these pieces in a different setting. And to bring in new artists with extraordinary work. Come join us at our Opening Celebration January 21, 2012 from 1:00 - 6:00. Also, please visit us at both locations in La Entrada de Tubac. You will ﬁnd the Feminine Mystique Elite near ZForrest, and Artist Row Tubac. This part of La Entrada has a lovely garden setting, excellent for waiting on spouses or visitors. There is easy access to the bathrooms and elevator to Artist Row Tubac. Have a leisurely stroll through our wonderful village and don’t forget the Feminine Mystique Art Gallery, Artist Row Tubac, and the Feminine Mystique Elite. 520•988•0131 femi9mystique@gmail.com www.FemaleArtGallery.com

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Firefighters get $300 holiday bonus

A Christmas bonus of $300 each was distributed to employees of the Tubac Fire District following a Nov. 30 vote by the fire district board. Fire Chief Kevin Keeley said the district has 35 employees. Another 12 part-time employees were given $200 bonuses. Keeley said employees have not had a pay raise in two years as a result of declining property tax revenue, which provides the funds to operate the district with its four fire stations. He told board members that as he works on a budget for the new fiscal year that starts July 1, 2012, a priority will be finding a way to offer raises. In other business at the meeting, the board voted to approve a lease/purchase agreement with Zion Bank of Arizona to pay for $400,000 in new apparatus. That includes three Type 6 engines and one tender (water tanker).

Keeley said the bank offered an interest rate of 2.98 percent a year for a total of $33,506 in interest over the five-year agreement. There is no early payment penalty, he said. The board voted Sept. 20 to approve the contract to purchase the four vehicles.

Appraisal ordered for Tubac property

Santa Cruz County owns property at the Tubac village entrance on the south side of Plaza Road and has owned it since the 1960s when it was given to the county by developer William Morrow.

Several years ago county officials said the front patio area

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of the Old Tubac Inn restaurant encroaches on a portion of that public property.

For that reason, the county has been in talks with Jim Lagatutta, restaurant owner. At a Nov. 23 meeting, the supervisors voted to have an appraisal done of the area in question. Attorney Ron Lehman, who works for the county, said, “Back in March we were directed to investigate a potential sale of surplus property and a manner in which we could resolve the issue of the trespass in the Tubac Plaza.” He continued, “The Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control recommended that there be an enforcement action, but unfortunately the Arizona Attorney General didn’t adopt that recommendation. “We’re stuck with the unenviable position of having alcohol being sold on county property there,” he said.

Lehman said a settlement agreement has been drawn up “which will avoid potential litigation and potential liability.” Details were not released.

No split of Tubac in new district maps

Tubac is not being divided into two county supervisor districts, as was a consideration. The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 23 to adopt a map of the three districts, based on population. Supervisor Manuel Ruiz said he was voting for Option A because so many people had expressed their opinion in favor of that. As well as keeping residents of Tubac in one district, which is District 3, it does the same for residents

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of the Patagonia area. In another option, they would have been split between two districts.

The total county population as a result of the official 2010 census is 47,420. The approved map contains the following population breakdown: District 1, Manuel Ruiz, 16,662; District 2, Rudy Molera, 15,501; District 3, John Maynard, 15,257. During the Nov. 23 meeting, Ruiz made a critical comment about his board colleague, Maynard.

Ruiz said, “I received a call from a resident who said Supervisor Maynard called (the individual) and said he would vote for a different map if the person would come out and run” in an election for County Supervisor.

“I don’t think we should be threatening people that might want to run,” Ruiz said. “I don’t think we should stoop to that, to find out at a local level who is going to challenge us so we can cut them out of our district.” Maynard did not respond to the criticism during the public meeting.

School personnel get extra pay

The governing board of the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 (Tubac and Rio Rico) authorized a one-time payment of $774 for all employees including teachers, aides, bus drivers, secretaries and others. The money comes from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, said Superintendent Rodney J. Rich. “It’s the remaining dollars from the EduJobs Fund,” he said.

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Santa Cruz County Update continued... Paychecks issued Nov. 23 included the extra pay. In September 2010, the district received $652,838, but $357,000 of that was used during the past school year to help balance the budget and avoid layoffs or canceling activities or programs as a result of reductions in payment from the Arizona Legislature to public schools.

Rich said the governing board members “had been waiting to see that we’re not in the same situation this year.” Now, the members felt confident distributing the $296,000 in remaining funds. Those who didn’t qualify under the federal regulations also got the payment. The district used $21,000 from the unrestricted capital fund.

The district’s three highest-level administrators eligible to receive the stimulus money decided not to accept it. Rich said those include himself, Business Manager Isela Brown, and Curriculum Director Stephen Schadler.

Rivera appointed county manager

During a Nov. 1 meeting, the three-member Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 to name Carlos Rivera as county manager. There had been three finalists interviewed in September for the position, but two of them withdrew prior to Nov. 1. Rivera had served as interim county manager for the past year since Greg Lucero was fired by the board in September 2010.

The contract runs to Dec. 31, 2013, and Rivera now earns $120,000 a year, up from his prior deputy county manager salary of $97,843. Rivera served as deputy county manager for the past nine years, and originally joined the county as its human resources director.

Volunteers needed at community center

A volunteer is being sought for the Tubac Community Center. The individual will work Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and answer the telephone and help people who come in to sign up for various programs. For details, call the center at 398-1800. The community center is located at 50 Bridge Rd. and hosts the public library, meetings, classes, and local government services.

Presentation on preserving mountain range

Those who attended the Nov. 14 meeting of the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council in Tubac heard a presentation by Morris Farr and Dr. Emilio Falco about the efforts of a large group to hold off plans to build Rosemont Copper Mine, east of Green Valley on the south side of the Santa Rita Mountains. Farr said anyone interested in preserving the environment should add their comments to a study now under way by the U.S. Forest Service. He said the “Save the Scenic Santa Ritas” group has been working for four years to preserve the mountains from the open pit mine and large tailings and waste rock area that have been proposed.

He said almost 4,000 acres of public land would be buried with mine waste piles. There is also concern about the effect on water resources.

Falco, of the Smithsonian Observatory on Mt. Hopkins in the Santa Ritas, said lighting from the proposed mine’s operations would be detrimental to research work by astronomers. Farr said comments do not need to be lengthy or detailed. They can be mailed to: Rosemont Comments, P.O. Box 4207, Logan, UT 84323. Also, individuals can learn more details by reading information on two websites: www.RosemonthEIS.us; and www.ScenicSantaRitas.org.

Permit denied for new church

Although a local religious group owns a 165-acre ranch in Tumacácori, the zoning isn’t in place to build a church there. For that reason, the group requested a conditional use permit to allow the church’s construction. The Santa Cruz County Board of Adjustment No. 3 denied the request at a Nov. 10 meeting. Board members said they didn’t understand why the group wanted to build such a large structure.

Representatives of the Global Community Communications Alliance, also known as Avalon Organic Gardens, wanted to build a 17,000-square-foot church on the property, which is due east of the Tumacácori National Historic Park and on the east side of the Santa Cruz River. The proposed church, larger than eight 2,000-square-foot homes, would be for worship services for the 80 adults and 20 children and teens that live on the ranch. The case drew significant interest from the surrounding community. Board of Adjustment member Earl Wilson said, “We were inundated with letters (and emails) pro and con on this. It looks like there are 128 people against it and 15 for it. That’s a pretty lop-sided deal.”

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Located just over the footbridge in Tubac's beautiful Mercado de Baca Shopping Plaza

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e volv ing thro ug h dance by Paula Beemer

Above, left: The results of a good class in the spacious studio. Above, right: Chery Todd and Jim Derickson dancing rumba. Photos by Paula Beemer

"Evolution Studio, Walk in... Dance out!" is the name and slogan for the

studio that I am fortunate to have just five minutes from my house, right in the village of Tubac. There must be more to life than walking in a straight line - I get intrigued and attracted by circles, crossings, forward and backwards, I love to dance. It was time for us to have an opportunity to give our life this twist. So, walk in, learn, and dance out! Cheryl Todd and husband, Jim Derickson own the studio. After many years living in Colorado Springs, the couple decided to move to Arizona. It was during a trip to Mexico and a drive down I-19 that they fell in-love with the area and the weather. They found a place in Rio Rico and got established. Todd is a retired therapist and now runs the studio and teaches several of the dancing classes and Derickson is a pediatrician working in Arivaca and Green Valley and a dance student during his off hours. In the 30 years of work as a therapist, Cheryl saw the opportunity to put her passion for dancing and background to a use. She developed dancing programs, put on shows and taught choreography as part of the treatment to many of her patients who suffered mental disorders. Given the benefits associated with this activity, it was not surprising to see the good results; their personalities would be filled with confidence, joy, lack of stress, sense of pride and acceptance. The job was very rewarding, says Todd. As much as she loved her career she was able to retired from it, but not able to give up the dream of spreading the joy for dancing that is why she decided to open the studio. On October 17 she offered the first classes.

The choices are yoga, adult and kid’s ballet, line dancing, Salsa, Rumba, chair Zumba and regular Zumba for families, adults and kid’s flash mobs and contra dance. The plans are to expand classes as they may be requested. Argentinian tango and belly dancing are likely to be next in the schedule. For myself, dancing lifts my spirit and energizes me. It is a natural reaction to music, whether it is free style or I am being challenged to follow a pattern. Part of it is due to my upbringing in Chile. My mother would make me and my siblings stand on her feet as she moved hers with us on top. As we grew older and heavier she would make us move our own to do different forms of dancing. Besides my “athome” informal instruction, we received training in school every year when we had to perform traditional Chilean dances, on top of all that, there was no party unless dancing was involved, no one worried too much about making silly or stylish demonstrations. It was all part of “what we do.” When I met my husband I asked him to dance, pretty much a no-no in the “rules of dating book,” but I figured the party would never start otherwise. He was gracious and accepted, but he confessed how uncomfortable it feels when he is on the dance floor. Almost as if the lights go on and point to him the minute he takes his first step. His torture was not over, he married me and I kept asking him to dance. He accepted to take a class with me and gain enough confidence that when we are invited to party he makes me shine and doesn’t mind as much the reflection. Classes at Evolution Dance Studio are the solution for those who fear dance, for those who crave it, and for those that wonder. Being in the second group, I was excited to know about Evolution Studio and join two of their classes. The first one was rumba, also known as “dance of love.” It is a sensuous dance

commonly used in Latin American weddings. A partner was not necessary as we are learning steps, direction and to loosen up the hips. The second, was line dancing, all the participants lined up and moved choreographically to the rhythms of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “Good Times,” and two others. Todd’s wonderful teaching style, easy to follow and fun, made it possible to fit all those dances in one hour. An hour that seemed a lot shorter than 60 minutes. We laughed enough to last a few days, not because I would end up looking in the wrong direction or because someone like me would get tangled up between the stump-stump-kick part, but because we were loving it. I am looking forward to many more of these afternoons and I hope the classes will continue to grow. I would suggest people in the area to mark their calendars for Valentine’s Day when the dance studio is organizing a dance marathon. Also, within Todd’s plans are open dances every last Saturday of each month. Do not be surprised if one day in the middle of the crowd on a regular day, doing your regular chores you see some of your neighbors and friends line up and perform a most memorable unexpected show, then you will know they are students of Evolution Studios. Whether people are experienced or not, young or old - our brains, our body and our emotions can all enjoy a positive result from dancing, go and join the fun! The studio is located at 20 Avenida Goya in Plaza de Anza, by the Tubac Market. For more information call (719) 237-7364.

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V i l l a g e r SuN, deC 11th - tubaC SiNgerS CoNCert at the Tubac Center of the Arts at 3pm. Tickets $15 for TCA members or $20 for non. 520-398-2371.

Sat, deC 10th - Cowboy ChriStMaS - experience the culture of Sonora, Mexico. 1-7pm Wine & Appetizers. 3-7pm Mariachi. 4-7pm Cabellero Cookout. At the Turquoise Rogoway Gallery, 5 Calle Baca; Tubac Territory, 1 Calle Baca; and The Red Door Gallery, 10 Plaza Rd. Proceeds benefit the needy children of Sonora through the Santa Cruz Community Foundation. 520-761-4532.

SuN, deC 11th - uNity iN the valley’S 2011 holiday diNNer & daNCe at the Desert Diamond Casino’s Ocotillo Room. Everyone is invited! There will be an open bar at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. After dinner there will be dancing to music provided by DJ Rosada Delano & The Tucson Sound Machine. If you wish to participate make your reservations no later than Tues, Dec 6th, or if you have questions please feel free to email Ms. Ralette Cruse at ralettec@aol.com or call her at 520-203-7761.

Sat, deC 10th - MooNlight hiKe. Experience the wonderful view of Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water, a flashlight, and perhaps a walking stick. Trail is moderately diﬃcult with a 350 ft. elevation gain. Meet at Visitor Center at 4:30. Call to register: 520-287-2791. Sat, deC 10th - birdS of patagoNia laKe & SoNoita CreeK. Get up-to-date information on local birds with great pictures. Jim Lockwood will provide tips on how to improve and enjoy your birding experience. At the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area at the Patagonia Lake State Park. Park entrance $10. At 7pm.

Now thru feb 26th - eNCouNterS – a Native aMeriCaN ethNiC CoStuMe eXhibit at the Tubac Presidio Museum from 9am-5pm. The Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume of Tucson presents a glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui, Seri, Tohono O'odham and Yuma Indians. Featuring apparel, artifacts, dolls and historic photographs of these four indigenous peoples the Spaniards encountered in the 1500's and who are our neighbors today. Exhibit included in park admission: $4 adult, $2 youth (7–13), children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is run by the Tubac Historical Society at 1 Burruel Street. Call 520398-2252 or visit www.tubacpresidiopark.com.

Sat, deC 10th - "2Nd Saturday" tubaC barN daNCe with live American & Celtic fiddle music by "The Jumping Chollas" (No experience necessary!) Wear comfortable, clean shoes for the maple dance floor. $5per person from 7-9pm at the Evolution Studio, 40 Avenida Goya, behind Maria's Kitchen. Contact: violinjenn@cox.net. (520) 619-1669. Additional dances scheduled for Jan 14th & Feb 11th. Sat, deC 10th - 2Nd Saturday at wiSdoM'S Cafe in Tumacacori. Patio Party with 2 for 1 Margaritas and liVe muSic By pRoVa and grilled specials all day. 520-398-2397. www. wisdomscafe.com/events for more info.

Sat, deC 10th - haywire live at the Old Tubac Inn. Rockin' Country Blues. 7 Plaza Rd. 520-398-3161. www.oldtubacinn.com. SuN, deC 11th - tubaC SiNgerS CoNCert at the Tubac Center of the Arts. 9 Plaza Rd. 520-398-2371. SuN, deC 11th - heiSt: who Stole the aMeriCaN dreaM? Frances Causey producer will present exerts from this documentary and talk about it's production. Unitarian Universalist Church at Amado Territory at 10am. Call 400-8408.

tueS, deC 13th - froNtier priNtiNg preSS deMoNStratioNS at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park from 10am to 12noon. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the 1858 Washington Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $4 adult, $2 youth (7–13), children free. Call 520-398-2252 or visit www. tubacpresidiopark.com.

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RAVEN: CREATOR, TRICKSTER, BIG-BLACK BIRD Chances are that if I say “Raven” your mind will conjure some sort of coherent images of the iconic bird. Be it evil omen, portend of good luck, battle bird, poetic messenger (think Poe), or symbol of wilderness, the Raven rarely lurks in the background of the human imagination or in our beliefs. Instead it inspires, reviles, and even defiles us in ways that render it impossible to ignore or dismiss.

by Vincent Pinto

While slowly driving along the eastern edge of the lofty Chiricahua Mountains I happened to spy a congregation of perhaps five Turkey Vultures at a road-killed Black- tailed Jackrabbit. Accompanying them were perhaps eight Ravens. Since both species would be relatively dwarfed by the Vultures, this provided no great clue as to their identity. As the Vultures easily dominated their fellow scavengers, who occasionally tried to sneak closer to the meal or to pull at a tempting tail feather, a new arrival swiftly solved the mystery. Flying just overhead of the melee was a Raven much larger than those below - a Common Raven. Juxtaposed next to each other, it was very easy indeed to separate the two species.

Think of our language and how this bird has infiltrated the very way in which we communicate. Someone who we construe to be crazy can be said to be raving mad. Conversely, an attractive person may be ravishing. When we strongly desire something, we crave it, perhaps at a wild party commonly referred to as a rave, where we meet a striking lady with raven hair.

Try to think of another species that has so colored our words and you may be hard-pressed.

Just so it's clear, I'm specifically referring to the Common or Northern Raven, Corvus Corax in this article. Though the world is endowed with a variety of beautiful species in the genus Corvus that are referred to as “Ravens,” the Raven that is familiar to most people in northern cultures is this species. It has a vast range that extends from the Arctic Circle down to the Jungles of Nicaragua and from the west coast of the U.S. to our eastern seaboard - being mostly absent from the prairie and southeastern states. It is also a Holactic species that lives in the Old World from Britain, throughout much of Europe and well into Asia, including northern Japan. Within this vast range the Raven occupies an astounding varieties of habitats, including tundra, grasslands, woodlands, deciduous forest, coniferous forest, tropical forest and chaparral. Lacking human persecution, it is the ultimate in adaptable birds.

You can easily distinguish Ravens from superficially similar American Crows (also in the genus Corvus) by a number of anatomical and aural differences. Starting with the latter, a standard Raven contact call is a throaty “croak” (their specific Latin epithet is a case of them uttering their own name, as they croak “coraaax”) while the equivalent American Crow vocalization is a harsh “caaaw”. Many other sounds help to identify and separate each species, making it relatively easy to tell them apart by vocalizations alone.

Additionally, American Crows are much smaller than Common Ravens. They average around a pound in weight, depending upon the geographic population in question, while Ravens can surpass two pounds and even weigh as much as a Red-tailed Hawk! Crows have large beaks, while those of Ravens are relatively massive. Ravens sport a shag of feathers at the throat referred to as a beard that Crows lack. Ravens possess proportionately longer wings that allow them to glide and soar much more than their smaller, shorter-winged cousins. Also, the tail of a flying Crow appears squared off at the end

Adding to the conundrum is the fact that the two species sometimes form communal roost sites during the nonbreeding season. Keeping this identification puzzle in mind, I had a wonderful encounter with both species about a decade ago.

while that of Ravens is wedge-shaped. If all of this sounds a bit confusing, simply remember that American Crows are not a normal component of our Sky Islands avifauna. They are mere vagrants in southeast Arizona, where Common Ravens are year-round residents. If you want to see a Crow in Arizona, then you have to travel up to Flagstaff, Prescott and other points North.

The real corvid confusion arises when you realize that the Sky Islands harbor not one, but two species of Ravens! In addition to Corvus corax, Corvus cryptoleucus (the specific epithet meaning “hidden white,” referring to their lightcolored feathers at the base of the neck that normally remain unseen, and which account for their former common name - White-necked Raven) the Chihuahuan Raven, is a relatively common bird in our area. Though there are a number of palpable differences between them, telling these two species apart is not always an mundane task. Common Ravens are quite a bit larger than their Chihuahuan cousins, averaging about a third again as heavy. The feathers covering the nasal area on the beak of a Chihuahuan Raven extend out further and their calls tend to be higher pitched. Further, they tend to nest in lower elevation sites in Arizona, especially in Mesquites and Soaptree Yuccas, whereas Common Ravens prefer higher nesting sites - often in cliffs or tall trees in forested areas. Finally, Chihuahuans can congregate in very large flocks - sometimes in the thousands particularly at roosts. Commons tend to be, well, less common. All this said, if you see a lone bird - obviously a Raven flying close overhead you may still be at odds as to which species you're seeing. I try to judge size and calls, as well as habitat differences, but I'd be kidding you if I claimed that I could identify every Raven I see in the Sky Islands!

Beyond the “big, black bird” part, I would be remiss not to mention some of the roles that Common Ravens have played in human cultures across the enormous expanse where the two species overlap. Edgar Allen Poe could not have chosen a more fitting symbol of Nature to deliver a mournful message in his poem named after this ominous bird. Tracing back the thread of connectivity, it seems obvious that the English settlers of America brought over their dread of Ravens from Britain. This in turn was spawned by the fact that the Vikings - their often enemy - carried a Raven standard as their battle bird into often successful frays with the Brits. Thus, one man's battle bird is another's harbinger of death. Odin, the equivalent of Zues among the Vikings, had two special Ravens, Thought and Memory, that each day would set forth to discover the secrets of the world which they later would whisper only to him. This helped to account for his omnipotence. In fact, had the Viking's original settlements on the eastern coast of Canada panned out, perhaps our national symbol would be a Raven, not a Bald Eagle. Going a step further, maybe the White House would instead be black! If these musings stir some sort of visceral and indignant patriotic thought, then ponder just how much hatred of Ravens has biased our culture against the color black! Leaving you that to consider, also keep in mind some of the numerous other roles the Raven has been cast into via its Homo Sapiens consorts. In the Old Testament of the Bible, the first bird that Noah entrusted to find land was not a Dove, but a Raven. True to form, it simply flew off, never to return. The presumption is that it indeed located terra firma, but decided that telling humans was of no great consequence! Still, Ceylonese mariners often entrusted Ravens to find land while sailing in the briny deep of the Indian Ocean. Likewise, Ravens purportedly helped the Vikings to first locate Iceland.

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Some Native American cultures of the Pacific Northwest cast Raven into the dual roles of Creator and Trickster. As the former, Raven helped to bring humans into the world, sometimes placing the Sun in the Sky and bringing light to an otherwise perpetually black world. Indeed, the Bella Bella identified Raven as “One Whose Voice Is to Be Obeyed.” Conversely, the same Raven might well temporarily lose his beak while up to some crafty tomfoolery or sexual exploits in a different story by the same culture. The Koyukon people of Alaska historically entreated a passing Raven to “drop them a basket” as it passed overhead. Should the bird in question turn over while in fl ight, then the man or woman might expect some good fortune in the near future. It seems that the diametrically opposed roles of Creator and Trickster were easily shouldered by Raven! Closer to home, Athabaskan-speaking Apache - likely having migrated to the Southwest from Canada where even more “Raven-identifying” cultures prevailed credited the Raven as having brought game animals into the world. This, no small feat given the supreme importance of hunting among these people. These few examples are but the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to the myriad of associations between people and Ravens. For further reading, peruse In the Company of Crows and Ravens by Marzluff and Angell for an excellent overview of the topic. Truly, the Raven always seems to play a key role for humans, regardless of what it specifically represents. Given an intriguing hypothesis that Raven biologist Bernd Heinrich poses in his excellent books, Ravens in Winter and Mind of the Raven, one is left to ponder just how these charismatic birds see humans. Namely, Heinrich poses that Ravens, being the quintessential scavenger and a strong fl ier, often encounter large carcasses (say, a Deer) before other partakers of dead bodies. This poses a dilemma, as aside from the anus and the eyes, Ravens are normally unable to make any significant intrusions into the would-be meal.

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Their notable vocal repertoire comes to the rescue, however! Using a very specific type of “recruitment call” that is apparently recognized by fellow, larger scavengers, Ravens attract Coyotes, Wolves, Bear, Wolverines, or even humans to the potential banquet. “Better to share in a feast than starve alone” seems to be their maxim. Heinrich even ponders the possibility that Ravens will alert predators to a living potential meal if the two are in close proximity. So, the next time a Raven makes riotous calls near you, please consider the following: is it trying to share a carcass with you, hoping that you kill something so that it can scavenge, or aspiring - via a more potent predator - to make you the meal?! Naturalist, Wildlife Biologist, & Survival Instructor Vincent Pinto (nature- journeys@hotmail.com) and his wife, Claudia, run RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS - oﬀering Nature Adventures, including Bird Tours. Explore their website at: www.ravensnatureschool.com Contact the writer at (520)425-6425 nature-journeys@hotmail.com

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Old Schoolhouse students enjoy first-ever reunion by Kathleen Vandervoet

The first reunion for students who attended the Old Schoolhouse in Tubac was modest in size, but brought together people who share common memories. About 30 people, of whom 19 were former students, attended on the afternoon of Oct. 30, 2011 to talk with friends from the past and help identify students who appear in old photos that have been saved.

He remembers how nice his eighth-grade graduation was at the school. “We had a dance, and, of course, goodies” to eat. Myron Clark was at the Old Tubac Schoolhouse in 1947 for the final semester of eighth grade. He had gone to Calabasas School, 10 miles south, “for seven and a half years before that,” he said.

He enjoyed seeing the student photos that had been collected and put out on desks. Some photos were identified, while others had no name, with the hope that reunion attendees could fill in the blanks.

Anna Matus Acuña was a student in Tubac in 1953 when she won the school’s spelling bee, went on to be the county winner, and competed in the state spelling bee in Phoenix. She brought with her a tattered copy of the state program.

Clark has lived in Tubac for many years and his son Robin studied at the school from 1961 to 1965. Myron said he had hoped to see friends he hadn’t Front row, right to left: Ofelia Gonzalez, Anna Matus, Helen Ybarra Solares, Joe Solares, Myron Clark, Margaret “My mother and I traveled by bus. She bought me a new seen for a long time. “You like Ybarra, Nancy Lilly, Will Bennett, Josie Gonzalez. Back row, right to left: Daniel Clark, Leonardo Otero, Jennifer dress in a color I didn’t like” for Tougas, Cha Cha Donau, Camille Bennett Salisbury, Robin Clark, Greg Clark. Image courtesy of Tubac Historical Society to catch up,” he said. “You get the event, Acuña said. Now a to be our age and you get a Nogales resident, she and her little sentimental and wonder Everyone who attended agreed they’d like to come to family lived during her childhood on the Valle Verde Ranch another reunion and Gallego is hoping to schedule one for what happened to the other people.” where her father worked. That’s now the Barrio de Tubac 2012, but will need contact information such as mailing He feels if there’s another reunion that is better publicized residential development. addresses and telephone numbers for more students. with extensive advance notice, more people will make the Margaret Ybarra Gallego headed up the reunion committee Joe Solares, who graduated in 1951, enjoyed the reunion, he effort to attend. and was a student from 1950 to 1959. She was hoping to said, but was “disappointed that so few people came.” He Each alumnus who attended provided current contact see a larger turnout but said, “Well, I think we did pretty said he hopes to see a stronger push for the future and that information as well as details on which years they attended good. I’m satisfied with what I did.” using mailed invitations might be more successful.

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In 1885, what’s now the Old Tubac Schoolhouse opened for the first time with about 40 to 50 students. Mrs. Sarah T. Black was the teacher. Historical notes show more than 100 students attended yearly during the 1890s. The building was constructed of adobe blocks and covered with stucco. Its design is considered an excellent example of Georgian Revival style. The schoolhouse was remodeled in the summer of 1907 with the construction of an additional classroom, a new roof and a new floor. Enrollment had been dropping gradually and was down to 34 students that year. By 1913, enrollment grew to 65 students.

Above, left: Anna Matus Acuña and Joe Solares talk about their youthful student days. Above, right: The Clark men gather at the reunion. From left are Myron Clark, his brother Maynard Clark, and Myron’s sons, Daniel of Tucson, Greg of Tucson and Robin of Texas. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet

the school and some of their strongest memories about classroom rules, recess, teachers and fellow students.

Shaw Kinsley, manager of the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, and president of the Tubac Historical Society, was pleased with the results of this initial endeavor. “I think the value in it was to get people to visit the park and use the schoolhouse. It was important for the historical society to collect information from living people” to add to the files. The historical society operates the state park under an intergovernmental agreement between Arizona State Parks and Santa Cruz County.

The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park opened in 1958 and in 1973, the Old Schoolhouse became part of the park for a purchase price of $35,000.

Gonzalez, Ofelia Gonzalez Berryman, Helen Ybarra Solares, Robin Clark, Daniel Clark, Greg Clark, Camille Bennett Salisbury, Cha Cha Donau, Leonardo Otero and Will Bennett, along with former teacher Nancy Lilly. The Old Tubac Schoolhouse, in regular use from 1885 to 1965, is now part of the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. The school, with a potbelly stove and wood floors, continues to welcome classrooms of children who come for a school field trip.

Anyone who would like to contribute information and/or photos about the school or to provide contact information for a future reunion can call the state park office at (520) 398-2252.

Others whose names were available on a registration sheet included Josie

“Roca” in Spanish means rock. In the 1800’s the site that La Roca now occupies was opened as a boarding house. It was built into the solid rock hillside. La Roca provided natural air conditioning on hot summer days, and warmth in the winter. Today it provides a warm, romantic ambiance for any evening.

In 1965 the Old Schoolhouse ceased to provide a daily home for students when a new public school with eight classrooms, two miles north of the Old Schoolhouse, was constructed. That new Tubac School was used until 1995. It was closed when campuses were expanded in Rio Rico and the facility was sold to Santa Cruz County for use as a community center. In 1972, the Old Schoolhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It’s now open daily for tourist visits. School design is example of Georgian Revival style

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Armando Moreno: painter, bullfighter, chef

by Paula Beemer

Armando Moreno, a man we have seen around Tubac in his role as a chef and a painter, opened the doors to his house and studio for me to peek into his life. A beautiful home in the hills of Rio Rico decorated tastefully with artifacts and paintings made me feel as if I was standing in a the hall of a fine arts museum. The place is covered with harmonious compositions of religious portraits; nature, history scenes and family portraits. One caught my eye, one that without words speaks loudly; a bullfighter outfit on top a chair and two seductive Spanish women elegantly dressed. There were several portraits of his wife and others of people I happened to recognize.

Moreno is a self motivated individual, but I perceive that the greatest source of motivation to succeed comes from his loving family, wife, children, cat and dogs. He is a father of four, Armando (24), Sergio (21), Christopher (20) and Andrea Montserrat (11). Unfortunately being an artist requires one to work over time, not only to produce the piece, but to market his name and to supplement the income that will support this family of six. In his case it’s done through a variety of jobs. A chef, a waiter and a teacher are what steal us from the painter, but not the artist - that comes through in all he does.

Moreno was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and moved with his family to Nogales, Sonora when he was nine. He completed his years of school, became an accountant and a well-known bullfighter, a sport he practiced from the age of 14 for more than 20 years. He talks about it with a pride easily observed through his paintings.

For more than 12 years Moreno has worked in a local restaurant where I first met him. His charming personality, positive attitude and professionalism make it impossible to forget him, as every dish he describes sounds delicious and when he is the chef it is clear that he put his heart into it. Similar feelings I experience as he describes his paintings and life as an artist.

But he confesses that nothing feels more natural as a career than the one of a painter. “Painting to me is like breathing,” he says. Not a day goes by that he doesn’t lift a brush to place and slide over a canvas. He will spend 15 minutes or six hours, whatever he can take away from his other jobs.

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He steps out of the house into his studio where walls are covered by paintings, posters with his name in red announcing the next encounter with the bull and impressive pictures of that era. He turns on his favorite flamenco tunes and starts his creations; some come from the heart, his imagination or by request.

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His paintings have been displayed in galleries across the US, Mexico and Europe. He mentioned a show a few years ago in Washington, D.C. inaugurated by Hillary Clinton where his paintings were selected along four other Mexican artists from many submittals. Currently his paintings in Tubac can be seen at Wisdom’s Cafe, The Tubac Presidio Historic State Park, and The Italian Peasant where, next to the bar, is a large size portrait of a bullfighter, that happens to be of himself some years ago. For many years Moreno has done volunteer work as a teacher in the schools in Rio Rico and The Montessori the Santa Cruz school in Tubac and he feel great satisfaction contributing to the community and promoting the art among the youth. His natural ability is obvious, but he attributes big improvements in his work, the results and the way he feels about it, to two accomplished artists who have mentored him at different stages of his career, Daniel Guerrero of Nogales and Inez Pastor Leonard of Tubac. He talks about them with sincere gratefulness and admiration. Moreno has ventured into murals, of which he has painted more than 20, sculpture and guitar playing. He shared part of that knowledge with me some years ago and I think it is the most I have learned of such a joyful instrument. We are all born with some talents, we may or may not use them all, we may not recognize them all

Facing page: Moreno at his Rio Rico home studio with his art. Above, left: a beautiful Moreno painting. Above, right: the former bullfighter with memorabilia. Photographs by Paula Beemer at an early age or we may deny ourselves of the pleasure to apply them. It is clear that Moreno recognizes, uses, enjoys and shares his talents to enrich our community.

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Top: A painterly sunset on the snowy Santa Rita ramparts.

Bottom, left: Winter snowmelt on the flanks of the mountains.

Bottom, center: Madera Canyon of the Santa Ritas.

Bottom, right: Box Canyon bisects the mountain spine.

SAVORÊ THEÊS CENICÊ SANTAÊR ITAS Text and Photos by Murray Bolesta A cold reality is approaching, and it’s not seasonal. Winter on the spine of southern Arizona, the Santa Rita Mountains, often brings snow to the high peaks, but seldom to places more reachable. When snow falls at lower elevations, it is usually wet and fleeting. Awakening to a fresh, bright morning of snowfall, you, the borderlands photographer, rush to capture the spectacle before it vanishes. Grabbing the camera whose batteries you sagely charged the night before, you gulp juice and a muffin, toss on a jacket and scat. The best opportunities usually occur just after a storm. Photographing snow while it falls is a problem with few compensating benefits. (Today, faux-tographers import fake flakes into wintry pictures.) Trekking the Santa Ritas' snowy mountain ramparts is a joy for anyone, with a camera or without. A fresh snowfall casts not only a blissful blanket of whiteness over the landscape, but also a sublime muﬄed quietness. But upcoming soon here in southern Arizona, an intruder threatens to shatter the stillness of these mountains, just as I am hereby fracturing the tone of this article: a new open-pit copper mine. The astute reader may assume that a nature photographer, such as I, is predisposed against such a threat. You may further conclude that multi-hued mine tailings and monster trucks are not the subjects normally photographed for this article. Whatever the reader's opinion of the proposed Rosement mine in the northern Santa Ritas, it's now the time to voice that opinion to the administering agencies. The U.S. Forest Service public comment sessions are happening now, as is Tucson Electric Power’s. The moment is nigh. "Save the Scenic Santa Ritas" is a group offering facts regarding the monumental issues surrounding this mine, on its website www.scenicsantaritas.org. You will not be surprised to see opinion voiced there also. The Rosemont mine, like all economic activity, brings costs and benefits. Which of those is greater? Do you care? The borderlands photographer, inspired by forefathers like Ansel Adams, will study and learn who is impacted by the benefits and costs, by how much and for how long. Follow the money.

Following is an amusing list of Rosemont issues to contemplate while savoring that pretty, snowy photo op in the Santa Ritas this winter. Please read and heed. Mining benefits include: more unstable local mining jobs and related supplier impacts; tourist attraction to the mine itself complete with gift shop and snack bar; copper for a conservation-minded China; return on capital to investors in the Canadian parent company. Costs to society include: a really big permanent hole in the ground; heaps of sterile mine tailings; new scenic power lines through the desert and mountains; precedent for a new wave of local mining activity; quick displacement of tourism, hunting, and outdoor recreation; impacts to astronomical facilities from light pollution; conflicts with our region's longterm future economic drivers of tourism and retirement; permanent destruction of native American artifacts and sites; permanent viewscape destruction; loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat directly and indirectly from noise, light, and vibration; impact on endangered species; impact on surface riparian areas and underground water quality; impact on air quality from dust; heavy traffic on highway 83 accompanied by more of those little rocks on your windshield. The best way to get information is via the U.S. Forest Service at www.rosemonteis. us, or regarding public comment sessions in the Forest Service meetings via www.scenicsantaritas.org, or by phoning 520-445-6615. Currently, the next Forest Service meeting is scheduled December 8 at 1 p.m. in Green Valley. The next Tucson Electric Power meeting regarding transmission lines is scheduled for December 12 in Tucson at 6 p.m., phone 866-632-5944. Charge up your batteries and take a stand on the future of the borderlands. Murray Bolesta has written this article since 2007. His CactusHuggers Photography is a celebration of southern Arizona; it specializes in borderlands images. Murray’s art can be seen at www.CactusHuggers.com and Creative Spirit Gallery in Patagonia.

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SCOTTSDALE ART SCENE ( JAN 26 & 27, 2012)

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As part of a fund raising and cultural travel activity, the Tubac Center of the Arts is sponsoring a tour to Scottsdale this January to learn the latest in art adventures of the area. Participants will enjoy an incredible two days of art, architecture, fine dining, and music.

Departing Tubac, there also will be pick up points in Green Valley and Tucson, which proceed to Scottsdale with a short break to stretch on the way. Arrive at the Cosanti Foundation in time for the pouring of the foundry bells. Learn about the amazing architectural dream of world renowned Italian architect, Paolo Soleri, touring his historic property in Paradise Valley. Soleri is the originator of the "arcology" concept, a fusion of architecture and ecology. He built Cosanti with the help of students from around the world in 1956 as a nonprofit, educational organization devoted to the support of Soleri's noted architectural and urban planning research, and to help fund his Arcosanti project north of Phoenix. www.cosanti.com/ Prepare to delight in a gourmet dream luncheon which includes your choice of appetizer and entrée, and chef ’s choice dessert at the Arizona Culinary Institute. www.azculinary.com/

Learn to appreciate the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright on American architecture as you take a behind the scenes tour of Taliesin West. Anna Price, a Tubac resident and a member of the Board of Directors of the Taliesin Foundation, will be arranging a special visit for the group with another board member who personally knew and worked with Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright began

building this desert masterpiece in 1937 as his personal winter home, studio, and architectural campus. www.franklloydwright.org

A visit to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will astound you with the latest trends in artistic production. “Founded in 1999, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art [SMoCA] is an educational institution dedicated to presenting exhibitions on contemporary and modern art, architecture, and design, connecting visitors to the dynamic art and ideas of our time and exploring the possibilities of innovation, creativity and expression.” www.smoca.org/about_history.php

Wind down the evening with free time at the Scottsdale Art Walk – a fun Thursday event in which the galleries remain open until late to allow you time to peruse artistic possibilities as you enjoy live music while strolling the streets. A wine and cheese reception is in the works at one of Old Town’s finest galleries. http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com Overnight at the conveniently located Hampton Inn Scottsdale.

The recently opened Museum of Music provides you a unique opportunity to learn about and listen to musical instruments from cultures around the world. A close friend from Europe recently visited the museum, and she commented that it is without a doubt, the most interesting and enjoyable museum she has ever visited. She recommends more time be allowed to tour the museum – like two days! “Using state-of-the-art audio and visual technology you will hear, see, and feel the

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creative spirit of people from around the world playing their native instruments within their cultural context. You will be entertained, engaged, and enthralled. Welcome to the most extraordinary museum you will ever hear." www.themim.org The finest collection of Western and Native American Art will top off the trip as you visit the Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery in Chandler on the way back home. “It is a vast composite of oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, pastel and charcoal drawings, pen and inks, bronze, wood and natural stone sculptures, wood-turned bowls, basketry, pottery, kachinas and jewelry. There are more than 3000 pieces of original art in numerous mediums displayed throughout the gallery. ”

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The cost of the tour is $349.00 per person double occupancy, $85.00 single supplement and includes all transportation by 40 passenger motor coach from Tubac, Green Valley or Tucson, all lodging and taxes, gourmet lunch on day one, hotel breakfast on day two, tour leader, entry fees and tours of included museums and activities. MINIMUM OF 30 PEOPLE, MAXIMUM OF 40. Ten percent of your tour cost will be donated to the Tubac Center of the Arts. Contact the Tubac Center of the Arts at 398-2371 or Fiesta Tours International 520-398-9705 or email fiestatoursint@gmail.com for details and more information.

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S ANTA C RUZ C OUNTY R ANCHERS P ART OF 100 YEARS’ DISPLAY AT PHOENIX SKY HARBOR Santa Cruz Ranchers,” said County ranchers Lennée Eller, Henry and museum curator. Laurie Amado “Celebrating the were among Arizona State several ranchers Centennial, at Phoenix these portraits Sky Harbor document International the ranching Airport on Nov. families that 19 to unveil have defined an exhibition Arizona for that showcases decades. During Above: Bill and Steven Bergier 100 portraits of the last 10 years, ranchers whose families have been Scott Baxter's tenacity created this ranching for 100 years or more in work as a true labor of love." Arizona. Baxter traveled across the state for The Amado family, which operates more than 10 years to complete this the Hacienda Amado Ranch near project, which includes striking blackPatagonia, joined Phoenix Airport and-white photos of ranch families Museum representatives, Phoenix from 14 of the state’s 15 counties. Sky Harbor staff, public officials, art The exhibition includes displays supporters and Arizona artist Scott throughout the entire Level 3 in Baxter to introduce “100 Years 100 Ranchers.” The exhibition is one of four Terminal 4 and will be showcased until May 12, 2012. projects that the Arizona Centennial Commission has designated as an “For me this was a great deal, this was Arizona Centennial Legacy. a life-changing experience, and for me I just felt really fortunate and blessed "The Phoenix Airport Museum is to have been able to photograph these honored to premier this exhibition ranchers,” said Baxter. of photographs, 100 Years 100

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Above: one of the six homes to be featured on the Tubac Center of the Arts Home Tour. This attractive home looks over the second fairway of the Otero Course at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. Image courtesy of the Tubac Center of the Arts. by Kathleen Vandervoet

For the past nine years, the annual home tour benefitting the Tubac Center of the Arts has drawn many visitors from across Southern Arizona. Marking its 10th anniversary, this year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carol Swiggett, a co-chair of the event, said the proceeds will assist with the art center’s planned expansion. She said she values the art center’s presence: “Tubac is where art and history meet, so

it’s certainly a keystone of the community and so important to support its goals.”

The tour will open the doors to six Tubac homes; one at the Tubac Golf Resort area, one historic home in the village, one home on the west side of Tubac, and three homes in Barrio de Tubac with similar floor plans, but unique and very different decorating styles. Tickets are $25 for art center members and $30 for non-members. Tickets should be reserved in advance by calling the art center at (520) 398-2371. A map will be included with the tickets.

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S p e a k i ng P h i l o s op h ic a l ly

by Carol Egmont St. John

No one has to ask me if I believe we need art. But do we really need philosophy? Initially, I thought most philosophers were simply intellectuals with belief systems primarily directed to other philosophers. I studied philosophy just so I would be familiar with the names and schools of thought should I encounter them in the real world. Kant and Kierkegaard were interesting but seemed irrelevant. I mean, who cares about existentialism when your kid is sick or you have a toothache? As a dilettante, only a few philosophical ideas stuck with me, and they were cookie sheet deep. The real answers to the meaning of life evaded me. Like so many in my generation, I turned to science. And what an amazing trip science has been on for the past 50 years! We have traveled as far into the universe as we have into a cell. We have learned so much that science has become esoteric, forced to use metaphors to explain itself. That most matter exists beyond the detection of modern microscopes and telescopes is as much fact as mystery. String theory, black holes, gray versus black matter, a multiverse instead of a universe, big bangs, star clusters, exo-moons and galactic collisions are all ours to consider. ‘Listen to the language I pulled from Ken-Hewitt White’s article, “Going Deep”, in Sky &Telescope Magazine. The Keystone of Hercules….The fifth magnitude variable star….In an adjacent galaxy cluster….Faint and fantastic.…a soft sheen….giant elliptical…Inside a cup-shaped asterism….Overflowing with faint fuzzies….

Is this poetry or what? It reads like sci-fi. I certainly can’t touch see, hear, taste or smell this stuff.

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When I began to teach, empiricism was the classic path to scientific understanding. To teach the scientific method, we designed science classes around hypotheses followed by activities to prove or disprove them. How many objects did I bury in the schoolyard to teach decomposition? How many cocoons did my students watch open to experience transformation? How many frogs faced amateur scalpels? Hands-on science still carries with it a verifiable introduction to the search for truth. But, now, we know that the senses are only human. They are contaminated with human frailties, like miscalculations, prejudices and carelessness. Although the empirical process is still the norm when researchers explore a platelet of blood, an enzyme or a new disease, experiments with the frontiers of science have had to invent higher forms of math, advanced studies of reading patterns and quantum physics to read results. Future science now leans heavily on insinuation and, in some cases, metaphysical thinking. What I am trying to say is that it looks like we have moved beyond mere senses to a world of abstraction that even Isaac Asimov could not have foreseen. As Einstein said, the more we know, the more we know we don’t know. So what has this to do with art?

As the world goes, so goes art. Art precedes science in many ways. Most obviously was the birth of Impressionism. The Impressionists displayed color more scientifically than science was wont to do, preceding the pixel and the understanding of the atomic connection of all things. They painted diffused borders and multiple colors juxtaposed on one another. Such were the products of the late 19th century greats.

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Countdown New Year’s Eve the art world, were originally cast off by traditionalists who thought their work crude and unworthy of attention. Together, these artists rallied and boldly formed the Salon de Refusé. Their work ultimately revolutionized painting and expanded the art world, making Paris the hub of Modernism. Later, in the early 20 century, artists of all kinds also went to Paris to find each other and work in its creative atmosphere. They gathered on the Rivé Gauche and were known as the bohemians. From this group of rogues we were delivered such masters as Matisse, Picasso and Verlaine, as well as Hemingway, Henry James and Simone de Beauvoir. th

Philosophy, and in this I include religions, is about the search for truth. It can be a blueprint for life, providing an explanation and a way. But what about the what ifs? What if we are dealt an extraordinary circumstance? What if an anomaly shows up? What if science contradicts one’s philosophy? What if a new vision wants its way? It is here that I would argue for a dynamic philosophy, one that is open-ended and makes room for the changing world in which we live. When fundamental beliefs seal us into a box that shuts out the light of other’s, we stand to lose the very things that make us grow. If our truths come from one source, from one voice or occur outside our experience, they are inevitably to become irrelevant.

Knowledge, too protected and too rigid, stands a greater chance of crumbling when hard questions arise. It’s dangerous, too. Closed minds are guilty of on-going crucifixions, of unintended cruelties to the earth, to creatures and cultures. They are at the source of anger and defensiveness, bullying, fear, frustration and blindness. Imagine, if we were confined to our limited, personal schemas, all the wonders we may have missed. Variety is the spice of life is not just a platitude.

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The arts must evolve to fulfill their function. If they don’t, they are merely copies of themselves, commodities in the marketplace. When art is real it is revelatory. To reach that place the artist requires freedom to explore. We need to remember that exploration can be clumsy, offensive, strange and/ or uncomfortable. But herein lies an opportunity to be the philosophical, open-minded seeker of enlightenment. Ask yourself what the art may be saying and then be slow to judgment. If a big aha appears, you will find it is well worth the wait. If it doesn’t speak to you, then it doesn’t. You can wait for the next one, and the next, and the one after that.

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visitors telling about the historical events of those days in Bethlehem, and food that was common of that time. Bring the whole family to experience a night in Bethlehem. It will be an exciting evening for the whole family, from 5 pm to 10 pm at Church at Tubac, 2242 W. Frontage Road, Tubac. (520) 398-2325. fri, deC 16th - the god Child CaMe. Come out to Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage for music, theater, carols, baked yummies, and Santa Claus! At 7pm. The evening will feature a DVD screening of "The God Child Came", a heartwarming, original Christmas musical play by Global Change Theater Company. Donations benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children & Teens and other local nonprofit programs. Located at 2074 Pendleton Dr., Tumacacori. Donations appreciated. Directions and information - www.GlobalChangeMultiMedia.org (520) 3982542.

tueS, deC 13th - origiNal wildCat JaSS baNd at 7pm. They offer traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz, performed in a spirit and style that is true to its musical roots. Their energetic performances are sizzling with musical energy and steeped in good humor. Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door, For more information, contact the Community Performing Arts Center Foundation, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. 520-399-1750 or visit www. performingartscenter.org. tueS & wed, deC 13th & 14th - tubaC SiNgerS MiSSioN CoNCertS at the Tumacacori Mission at 6:30pm. Tickets $15 for TCA members or $20 for non. 520-398-2371.

fri, deC 16th - evolve to live preSeNtS a life eNriChMeNt SerieS with daNiel giaMario. At 8:30pm. A pioneer in the field of shamanic astrology, come hear this internationally known speaker talk about the winter solstice and what is helpful to know as we come to the end of 2011 and move into the new year. $15 includes wine and cheese. Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia. (520) 398-3193.

wed, deC 14th - opeN houSe at SaNta CruZ Chili & SpiCe CoMpaNy in Tumacacori, starting at 10am. Free mini-margaritas & holiday appetizers. B-K's Outlaw B'B'Q. Jeanie Neubauer to sign her Santa Cruz Chili cookbooks. 520398-2591. wed, deC 14th - tequila taStiNg at wiSdoM'S Cafe in Tumacacori. $15 per person, reservations recommended. 520-398-2397. wed, deC 14th - SaNta CruZ SiNgerS holiday CoNCert aNd opeN houSe at 7pm, at the Patagonia Community Center. Free admission and Refreshments. For more info 520-394-9495. thurS, deC 15th - the tubaC thurSday MorNiNg breaKfaSt foruM preSeNtS JohN w. quiNN speaking on his book Someone like me; an unlikely StoRy oF oF challenge and tRiumph oVeR ceReBRal palSy. This is a fascinating account of an incredible story of how John born with cerebral palsy successfully pursued his childhood dream of a career in the US Navy, kept his secret for some 20 years abnd with honors attained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Oﬃcer. The Forum begins at 8:30am with a full sit down breakfast at Maria's Grill- 40 Avenida Goya. Admission is $10.00 (cash or check). Seating is limited. Advance reservations are recommended. Email bdank22@msn.com with name and number in party OR call 3983350. If you make a reservation and have to cancel, please email cancellation. For last minute changes in the Forum program, please check the Forum web page- http://tubacbreakfastforum. wordpress.com thurS, deC 15th - StroKe update: the power of CoMMuNity with leSlie ritter, PhD, RN. Free and open to the public. Presentations are held on the third Thursdays of each month now through April at 10 a.m. at Canoa Hills Social Center, 3660 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. No reservation required. Refreshments provided. To contact the UA Sarver Heart

Sat, deC 17th - aqua yoga with KiM flowerS. At 11am. $15. ReStoRatiVe yoga with kim FloweRS. At 4pm. $15. Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia, Tubac (520) 398-3193. Center: Appointment Line 520-694-8888 or 800-524-5928 or email heart@u.arizona.edu.Thursday thurS, deC 15th - hot yoga with KiM flowerS at 5:30pm. $15. Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia (520) 398-3193. thurS, deC 15th - greeN valley geNealogiCal SoCiety at the St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Cañada Dr., Green Valley. Short Program: “Show and tell – Family tReaSuReS.” Do you have a family item passed down in your family that you would like to share with us?Please send JoAnn Herbst (joannherbst@cox.net) a brief description of your treasured heirloom. Three treasures will be selected for the owners to share their story. All treasures will be put on display, and members may talk to the originators during the break. Main Program: “hiStoRy and genealogy.” Jim Turner will present a program on combining history and genealogy in writing your family history. Door Prizes, Silent Auctions, and Raﬄes at our meetings. Refreshments. Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbst@cox.net) for more info or go to www.rootsweb. ancestry.com/~azgvgs/. fri, deC 16th - a Night iN bethleheM – An enactment of life in the village of Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Jesus. The village will have shops with craft activities for Children, people dressed in the attire of that time who interact with

Sat, deC 17th - ChriStMaS CoNCert with dolaN elliS at the Tubac Presidio at 2pm. “An Arizona Christmas” concert in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse featuring Dolan Ellis – Arizona's Oﬃcial Balladeer, Grammy winner and an original member of the New Christy Minstrels. Ellis is known for his 12-string guitar, his baritone voice and his songs about Arizona and the American Southwest. Tickets are $20 for adults (15+) and free for children age 14 and younger. Limited seating, please call for reservations, 520-398-2252. Sat, deC 17th - ghoSt towNS & MiNiNg CaMpS of SaNta CruZ CouNty. Step back into the Wild West with Ron & Judy King for a look at the history of Santa Cruz County’s ghost towns and mining camps. At the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area Visitor Center at the Patagonia Lake State Park. Entrance $10. 520-287-2791. Sat, deC 17th - la gitaNa CaNtiNa’S aNNual holiday party at 7pm. Downtown Arivaca. Music by Al Foul. 520-398-0810. Sat, deC 17th - ChuCK wagoN & the wheelS live at the Old Tubac Inn. Swinging Country Rock & Western Roll. 7 Plaza Rd. 520-398-3161. www.oldtubacinn.com.

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SuN, deC 18th - ariZoNa: a CelebratioN of the graNd CaNyoN State booK eveNt with hiStoriaN/author JiM turNer at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street. Just in time for the holidays, historian and author Jim Turner will sign copies of his new pictorial history. This beautiful coffee table book is a colorful and comprehensive history of the Grand Canyon State from its prehistoric origins, to its definitive Native American, Spanish, and Wild West cultures, to its modern biotech industries. Turner will be in the Visitor Center at 1pm. Jim will move to Otero Hall at 2pm for an illustrated talk on how and where he collected the hundreds of historic images included in the book. Visitors will be able to chat with Jim afterward over holiday refreshments and there will be another opportunity for book signings. A portion of the book sale proceeds will benefit the Tubac Presidio. The book signing in the Visitor Center from 1-2pm is FREE. Tickets for the lecture/reception are $5 and include admission to tour the park. Please call to reserve your seat for the lecture/reception. The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is located at 1 Burruel Street in Tubac and is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9am to 5pm. For reservations and information, please call 520-398-2252 or visit www. TubacPresidioPark.com. SuN, deC 18th - holiday CoNCert at 2pM by taliaSvaN’S bright & MorNiNg Star Choir & orCheStra, magnificent 40-voice choir! Opening performance by Israfel Awakened. Donations benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children & Teens and other local nonprofit programs. Tubac Plaza Main Stage. 29 Tubac Plaza. Directions and information - www.GlobalChangeMultiMedia.org (520) 398-2542. SuN, deC 18th - SaNta CruZ fouNdatioN for the perforMiNg artS' holiday CoNCert harp duo Carrol MClaughliN aNd Kelly CouSiNeau at the Santa Fe Ranch House in Nogales at 4pm. Part of the Benderly Series concerts, there will be a champagne reception immediately following. Tickets: $25 members, $30 non-members. For info 520394-9495. www.scfpapresents.org.

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tueS, deC 20th - greeN valley Stage baNd “holiday CoNCert” at 7pm. This big band spans the ages from the early swing bands to current bands and styles. Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door. For more information, contact the Community Performing Arts Center Foundation, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. 520-399-1750 or visit www. performingartscenter.org. wed, deC 21St - paella Night at wiSdoM'S Cafe in Tumacacori. Chef Armando prepares his favorite dish. Reserve yours now. 520-398-2397. wed, deC 21St - SolStiCe CelebratioN aNd floatiNg StoNe 2012 preview. From 7 - 8:30pm. Join the Floating Stone staff for a winter solstice celebration and hear what is new at the Stone for 2012 including the opportunities available for you to participate in our work/trade partnership program. We will have music, movement, and staff introductions together with wine, light refreshments and good cheer. A free event. Tell your friends. Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa Calle Iglesia. (520) 398-3193.

Adventures in Artistry January 2012 Workshops at Beads of tuBac

520-398-2070 • 5 hesselBarth lane, tuBac vfdmkl Basic Bead stringing with dee roBinson, Mondays, 2nd, 9th, 23rd - 9am to 12noon - $38

clay sculpture with Kay guerin

Mondays, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th - 1pm to 5pm - $75

pearl Knotting/anKlet with JacKie Knight Monday, 16th - 9 to 12noon - $38

Basic Kumihimo with annelle Fletcher Monday, 30th - 9am to 12noon - $38

Basic Knitting with Beth taylor Tuesday, 10th - 9am to 12noon - $45

Basic mat cutting with Brent land Tuesday, 17th - 9am to 3pm $125

wire sculpture with ViKi carstens Tuesday, 24th - 9am to 1pm - $48

liVe model - open studio tuesday, 30th - 6pm to 9pm - tBa scratchBoard with ricK wheeler

Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - 9am to 12noon - $45

acrylics with ricK wheeler

Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - 1pm to 4pm - $45

watercolors with BarBara Borgwardt Thursdays, 5th, 12th, 26th - 9am to 3pm - $75

watercolors with BarBara Borgwardt Thursday, 19th - 9am to 3pm - $75

fri, deC 23rd - graCe, Stability, & StreNgth with adriaNNe StelZeNMuller, LMT, AqMT, CWP. Aquatic movement designed to improve overall balance, coordination, flexibility, & core strength. At 11:30am. $15. aQuatic meditation with adRianne StelzenmulleR, LMT, AqMT, CWP. Designed to reduce stress, increase mind body areness, connection to breath, & give a foundational understanding of meditation. At 5:30pm. $15. Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia, Tubac (520) 398-3193.

Basic loom worK with JacKie Knight

Sat, deC 24th - Celebrate ireNe'S birthday at wiSdoM'S Cafe in Tumacacori with seafood specials and live music by Bill Manzanedo. 520-398-2397.

learn acrylics with roy purcell

Friday, 6th - 9am to 4pm - $75

Field sKetching with ricK wheeler Friday, 13th - 9am to 12noon - $45

peyote Bracelet with marty sewell Friday, 20th - 9am to 1pm - $52

dutch spiral with marty sewell Friday, 27th - 9am to 1pm - $52

Sat & Sun, 7th & 8th - 9am to 4pm - $250

oil still liFe with carol reilley Sat & Sun, 14th & 15th - 9am to 4pm - $225

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oil with daVid simons

Sat & Sun, 21st & 22nd - 9am to 4pm - $250

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SuN, deC 25th - ChriStMaS diNNer at StableS raNCh grille reStauraNt at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. Featuring 3-Course Plated Dinner. $38, children under 10, $10. 520-398-2678. Continued on page 28...

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Galleria Tubac Proprietors Retiring by Paula Beemer

Holiday Shopping at the Tubac Presidio's Online Gift Shop Submitted by Kim Etherington In January of this year, the Tubac Presidio Park began developing an online gift shop as part of the community effort to raise funds to "Save the Presidio." With the help of local volunteer Cindy Haskins Monro, the online shop now offers over 1,500 items for sale to a worldwide customer base. If you are looking for a unique gift with a Tubac twist, be sure to explore the shop at www.tubacpresidiopark.wordpress.com. The shop is hosted by Zazzle, the premier print-on-demand site, which offers a 100% guarantee on merchandise and typically manufactures and ships orders within 24 hours. Proceeds from your purchases benefit the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. Shopping online at the gift shop is a fun way to help ensure the future of this cultural treasure.

Above, left: Proprietors Robert Musmanno and Gordon Swanson. Above, right: Jo Hudson, loyal customer. Photos by Paula Beemer After 18 years in the village, Robert Musmanno and Gordon Swanson have decided it is time to retire and with them their business will be retiring as well. Galleria Tubac will be closing in May of 2012. Among the items that Tubac visitors are can find in the gallery are paintings and sculptures from more than 25 artists, home furnishings and a large variety of Christmas related products. Galleria Tubac is currently the biggest distributor in the southwest of Fontanini nativity sets and Byers’ Choice carolers. They also carry a wide variety of unique, fine quality ornaments and other decorations.

Every year when I put the decorations on my tree, I pull out a special box with my favorite ornaments that bought at the gallery with my mother who is no longer is

with us. I hang them and dwell for a while in the memories I have of spending the hours with her in the store trying to decide what to get among the many beautiful choices. My experience is not unique. During my last visit to the gallery, I met a woman named Jo Hudson, who for as long as she can remember has been coming to the store before the holidays to purchase ornaments for her children, grandchildren and great grand children. She will miss her yearly tradition, she says.

Currently all items are discounted, 40% off of Christmas products and furnishings and 20% off paintings and sculptures. Although inventory has been reduced, there is still a beautiful selection available.

The online shop offers an amazing variety of gift items featuring Tubac Presidio and Tubac themed designs. Local artists Roberta Rogers, Richard Lasley and Alice Keene, along with renowned western artist William Ahrendt, have contributed beautiful artworks that you will find on canvas fine-art prints, postcards and posters. The Christmas collection of cards, gift tags, gift bags and gift items also feature art by these contributing artists. Historical maps and photographs are to be found on gifts as diverse as key rings, t-shirts, mugs, aprons, tote bags and cell phone cases. Also available are Tubac-themed 2012 calendars in wall, desk and pocket sizes. All items in the Presidio's online gift shop can be customized and personalized by you to create a one-of-a-kind gift tailored specifically for anyone on your list. There is also a Facebook page (Tubac Presidio Park Merch) where you can find out about sales going on now through the Christmas season and a gift shop blog that will keep you up to date on new products.

Visit the Tubac Presidio Park online gift ship to find that perfect something for your special someone this holiday season. For more information or for help customizing gift items, please contact giftshop@ths-tubac.org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, AZ 85646 Park phone: 520-398-2252

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THE LITTLE “ARTS” ENGINE THAT CAN by DeDe Isaacson

The village of others willing to make Tubac, one of the a commitment to the oldest European vitality of this area.” settlements in the The Tubac US, is investing community has also in one of the made big investments newest economic to save the village’s development Presidio de Tubac strategies crossing state park and the nation. In the expand its cultural November issue programming. Once of “Entrepreneur” targeted for closure magazine, Planet by the state of Money’s editorial Arizona, the Tubac director, Adam Presidio, heralded Davidson, writes, by historians as the “From gallery birthplace of the owners...to modern west, is now DIYers...creative Dave Bouchein and Pam Parkinson hold two important Ross Stefan paintings operated largely arts entrepreneurs donated to TCA for the permanent exhibition that will be part of the new TCA with funds raised by are building new expansion. Photograph courtesy of the Tubac Center of the Arts citizens and overseen businesses... by a partnership of reinvigorating cities and towns across the country.” And, the Tubac Historical Society and Santa Cruz County. a recent study from Americans for the Arts reports the With a large force of volunteers, both permanent and nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $166.2 billion changing exhibitions of historical art, period reenactments in economic activity every year in America. and other performances and its first artist-in-residence, While a city like Omaha, Nebraska recently committed to the new concept of the arts as an economic engine and invested tens of millions to build an arts community, pretty much from scratch, the historic arts colony of Tubac has long understood its importance to the economy of Santa Cruz County and the importance, today, of raising that cultural profile. In these tough economic times, the nonprofit Tubac Center of the Arts has launched a capital fund campaign to expand and renovate its landmark building. Pam Parkinson, past president of the TCA board said, “Our facility must grow to accommodate exciting growth in our programming, programs that nurture the creativity of our more than 500 artist/members and provide arts education for our children and adults alike, programs that provide the cultural experiences that an educated, productive population demands and programs that attract the cultural tourism that is the economic life blood of our region. The community has already raised much of the $750,000 needed to complete and maintain the expansion and we’re confident that we will reach our goal with the help of

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Members of the Tubac business community, about 100 galleries, shops, restaurants and accommodations, not only support the efforts of the village’s nonprofit organizations but are also making investments in their own businesses to attract cultural tourists and serve area residents. Gallery owner, Kim Roseman, has just built a beautiful new building to house her nationally recognized K Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden. She said, “For me this new gallery is a dream fulfilled, a gallery space that will truly showcase the artists we represent and enhance Tubac as an American arts destination”.

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TUBAC SHOTS words and photographs from around Tubac by Paula Beemer

Tubac ’s L u m i na r ia N ig h t

During the first Friday and Saturday of December, Tubac was a place of enchantment as we celebrated Luminaria Nights, also known as Fiesta de Navidad, an event sponsored by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce. Despite the warnings of rain and cold, hundreds of people visited the village to experience what, in my opinion, are the most beautiful nights in the town. The stores did a wonderful job decorating and making Tubac a place to remember. There were lanterns, lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, carolers, Christmas trees, hot chocolate, cider, cookies, wine, cheese and crackers, children running and laughing, friends, families walking together and many others, were the sites in the village. It was the perfect scene to start the holidays. For the last 20 years it has been a tradition. It begun when two Tubac business owners, Janice Munger from the Country Shop and Pat Phillips, former owner of the Crowe’s Nest of Tubac decided to open up their stores and offer a meal to their customers as a sign of gratitude. The Munger family was prepared to serve up to 500 people on Friday night. They offered quesadillas, burritos, chimichangas, flautas and guacamole, cookies, fruit punch and coffee. Their efforts are outstanding and apparently, well known as people started lining in front of the shop long before the doors re-opened at six. The success of their initiative has expanded to all stores in Tubac and has become a two-day, annual celebration.

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Top, left: Seguridad Social Baile Folkloriko from Nogales. Top middle: Reata making demonstration by Dick Schorr from the Empire Ranch Foundation. Top, right: A young performer from Seguridad Social Baile Folkloriko from Nogales. Bottom, left: Ironworks Demonstration by Tom Mardian from Tucson. Bottom, middle: William Islas representing Juan Bautista de Anza, the announcer. Bottom, right: New Field Community, Tohono O'odham Nation fundraising for St. Michael Church.

La Fiesta de Tumacacori by Paula Beemer

The 41st Annual La Fiesta de Tumacacori was presented this past weekend at the Tumacacori National Historic Park. It is a meaningful event that celebrates how different cultures have come together; Mexican, American, Tohono Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;odham, Yaqui, Apache, Mexican and Spanish. Visitors were able to enjoy traditional music, food, dances, rituals and diverse demonstrations of handcrafted items.

Many non-profit groups creating awareness, like The Anza Trail Coalition and Buenos Aires Wildlife National Refuge, occupied several booths. Other stands were used to fundraise or to sell good value fresh produce. I was told by the rangers in charge that the number of visitors was lower than last year, possibly, due to the cold weekend, but there was still good participation of people who all enjoyed this very enriching event.

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Continued from page 23... SuN, deC 25th - ChriStMaS at la gitaNa CaNtiNa. Downtown Arivaca, open noon to 8pm. thurS, deC 29th - the tubaC thurSday MorNiNg breaKfaSt foruM preSeNtS werNer aNd folua KrauSS SpeaKiNg oN beyoNd the horiZoN; SailiNg arouNd the world oN the ColuMbiNe. Werner will chronicle his 7 and1/2 year circumnavigation , starting and ending in Hawaii. He will discuss his many confrontations with extreme turbulence, his survival. Werner will be joined by his Tongan wife who he met in Tonga and journeyed the world with him. The Forum begins at 8:30am with a full sit down breakfast at Maria's Grill- 40 Avenida Goya. Admission is $10.00 (cash or check). Seating is limited. Advance reservations are recommended. Email bdank22@msn.com with name and number in party OR call 398-3350. If you make a reservation and have to cancel, please email cancellation. For last minute changes in the Forum program, please check the Forum web page- www.tubacbreakfastforum. wordpress.com thurS, deC 29th - froNtier priNtiNg preSS deMoNStratioNS at the tubaC preSidio State hiStoriC parK from 11am to 3pm. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the 1858 Washington Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $4 adult, $2 youth (7–13), children free. Call 520-398-2252 or visit www.tubacpresidiopark.com. fri, deC 30th - graCe, Stability, & StreNgth with adriaNNe StelZeNMuller, LMT, AqMT, CWP. Aquatic movement designed to improve overall balance, coordination, flexibility, & core strength. At 11:30am. $15. aQuatic meditation with adRianne StelzenmulleR, LMT, AqMT, CWP. Designed to reduce stress, increase mind body areness, connection to breath, & give a foundational understanding of meditation. At 5:30pm. $15. Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia, Tubac (520) 398-3193. deadliNe deC 31St - Natue & heritage feStival SeeKS loCal artiSaNS & CrafterS for eveNt. The first Santa Cruz Nature & Heritage Festival, to be held May 3 – 6, 2012 at the Esplendor Resort, is seeking local quality artisans and crafters as vendors and exhibitors. Vendors and exhibitors will have two separate rooms of limited space, so a variety of vendors and exhibitors is key. One vendor of each type, i.e. jewelry, art, Native American specialties, T-shirts & mugs, souvenirs, birding supplies, etc., is the desire of the committee. Local vendors will get priority. Apply by December 31. Please contact Linda Rushton, Chairperson, at touraz4fun@msn.com with a brief description of your products and where they may be seen.

Sat, deC 31St - old tubaC iNN'S New year'S eve CelebratioN with live MuSiC by the oullaw rebelS. Country, Rockabilly & Western Swing. At the Old Tubac Inn. 7 Plaza Rd. 520-398-3161. www.oldtubacinn.com. Sat, deC 31St - New year’S eve party at la gitaNa CaNtiNa, downtown Arivaca. Dance to poco loco & bring in 2012. Chuck Wagon & the Wheels. wed, JaN 4th - wiSdoM Cafe'S MoNthly Slow~SMoKed bbq ribS SpeCial - all day. Call before Dec. 31 to reserve yours because we sell out fast! 520-398-2397. thurS, JaN 5th - Sugar blueS with tereSa deKoKer. Suffering from the ~ Sugar Blues? Do you constantly crave sweets? Want to gain control without deprivation? Join Teresa DeKoker, Health Coach of The Institute For Integrative Nutrition in New York City for a free lecture on Thursday, Jan 5th 7:00 - 8:00 pm Pre-registration required Call 520.310.6251 to reserve your space. Trdekoker@gmail.com You’ll be glad you did. At the Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia. (520) 398-3193 www. thefloatingstoneinn.com. fri, JaN 6th - firSt friday at wiSdoM'S Cafe in Tumacacori. 520-398-2397. Sat, JaN 7th - the law of attraCtioN at uNity iN the valley. After having your New Year’s resolutions fail year after year, why not try something new? How about putting the Law of Attraction into action and ensuring yourself a successful and prosperous 2012? At this workshop, you’ll learn the importance of determining and clarifying exactly what you want in life, how visualizing, feeling and focusing on your goals plus believing they are already yours attracts to you those things you yearn for most. Join the fun by creating your own customized Treasure Map that clearly displays your desires and goals. Learn how to use that map to make the Universal Laws work for you in manifesting the life of your dreams. Discover how anything that you can imagine is yours to be or do or have and that you create your life each day through your thoughts and beliefs. You can either be shaped by the thoughts and intentions of others, and call that “life,” or you can ensure that what manifests in your life has been brought into reality by you. With treasure mapping, you can design your own life and open your mind to a new way of seeing and being. Make a commitment to a better life in 2012 by attending this workshop from 8:30 - 3:30pm. For additional information and to register, please contact Susan Pace at SusanKayP@aol.com or 520-648-6444.

Sat, deC 31St - JoiN aMado territory SteaK houSe for our 3rd aNNual New year'S eve baSh! 3 seatings; 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. Dancing and live music at 8pm with Becky ReyeS and the band. Reservations 520-398-2651.

SuN, JaN 8th - haNdS oN CooKiNg with tereSa deKoKer. Join Teresa De Koker, certified health counselor and botanist, for an evening of cooking, eating, wine and celebrating seasonal foods from local growers. Together we will create simple healthful dishes. Our menu will rely upon what is available locally that week although you can expect a rainbow of colors and flavors on your plate! $50 includes tapas, wine, cooking class & healthy tips for the New Year (register with a friend and pay only $40 each). 1pm-3:30pm (please register by Jan 5th) At the Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia. (520) 398-3193 www. thefloatingstoneinn.com.

Sat, deC 31St - New year'S eve diNNer at StableS raNCh grille at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. Plated 4-course Dinner with Dessert Buffet. $78+. Dinner served from 5-10pm. 520-398-2678.

JaN 9th thru 17th - iNtroduCtioN to healiNg daNCe, with ahara vatter. Learn to work or play in the water in a fun and healthy way. The full spectrum dynamic play of Healing Dance, coupled with it’s organic nature, encourages

Sat, deC 31St - New year'S eve luNCh at wiSdoM'S Cafe in Tumacacori . 520-398-2397.

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us to find freedom in the movement and spaces of our body and in those of our floating partners. No massage or bodywork background required to attend this workshop. For more information and class fee go to healingdance.org. or call Ahara at 303 808-9606. At the Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa, 16-18 Calle Iglesia. (520) 398-3193 www.thefloatingstoneinn.com. Sat, JaN 14th - tubaC CeNter of the artS' hoMe tour from 10am to 4pm. The tour will open the doors to six Tubac homes; one at the Tubac Golf Resort area, one historic home in the village, one home on the west side of Tubac, and three homes in Barrio de Tubac with similar floor plans, but unique and very different decorating styles. Tickets are $25 for art center members and $30 for non-members. Tickets should be reserved in advance by calling the art center at (520) 398-2371. A map will be included with the tickets. Sat, JaN 14th - "2Nd Saturday" tubaC barN daNCe with live American & Celtic fiddle music by "The Jumping Chollas" (No experience necessary!) Wear comfortable, clean shoes for the maple dance floor. $5per person from 7-9pm at the Evolution Studio, 40 Avenida Goya, behind Maria's Kitchen. Contact: violinjenn@cox.net. (520) 619-1669. Additional dance Feb 11th. fri, JaN 20th - a KiCK-off CoNCert, “a tribute to Marty robbiNS aNd the ariZoNa CeNteNNial” featuriNg rollie SteveNS, will precede the Third annual Apacheland Days weekend celebration. Held at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 Lost Dutchman Boulevard, Apache Junction, starting at 5pm. Advance tickets are $8; $10 at the gate. fri, JaN 20th - the tuCSoN SyMphoNy orCheStra'S piaNo trio at the Tubac Center of the Arts. The Trio will play from a repertoire that is dynamic, lyrical, and beautiful. Featuring TSO Principal Keyboard, Paula Fan, the ensemble will present a mesmerizing program. Season tickets are $90. A limited number of tickets for individual performances are $20. Call TCA at 398-2371 to purchase tickets. Sat & SuN, JaN 21St & 22Nd - third aNNual apaChelaNd dayS at the Superstition Mountain Museum, 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. This is a free event which keeps alive the traditions and excitement that the famous western movie and TV location brought to people all over the world. There will be much to see from the “old days” including actors, stunt men, sets, Native American Dancers, continuous musical performances, etc. Free. thurS, JaN 26th- "hollywood aNd the SaNta CruZ valley." Bob Shelton, founder of Old Tucson Studios, and Don Collier, movie and TV actor well-known for his roles in Westerns, will be the guest speakers at the Tubac Historical Society's annual meeting at 12 noon. Shelton and Collier will recount their experiences with Hollywood movies filmed in the Santa Cruz Valley. The event will be held at the Tubac Golf Resort and includes lunch and the presentation. Tickets are $30; please call 520-398-2020 for reservations. Event listings are free to supporting advertisers and nonprofit, non-commercial, public events. Send your events to tubacvillager@mac.com or mail to Tubac Villager, PO Box 4018, Tubac, AZ 85646. Call 520-398-3980 for more information. If you provide images, please indicate photo credit.

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he new K. Newby Gallery is elegant in its simplicity. The gallery building, which looks much like an historic Arizona Territorial building, and its accompanying sculpture garden opened Nov. 12 next to its former location. The sky-lit gallery, with 23-foot-tall ceilings, provides a ﬁtting home for exquisite paintings and small sculptural pieces. A cozy entry foyer welcomes visitors and provides a few seconds to acclimate to the lovely items on display. A gift shop that’s separate from the soaring main display area features the attractive jewelry pieces the gallery is known for, along with unframed photos, small carved wood pieces, note cards and crafts. The 4,900-square-foot gallery, with a shaded porch on the north side where visitors are encouraged to sit for a while, was built on the previous location of the sculpture garden. Gallery owner Kim Roseman said, “For me this new gallery is a dream fulﬁlled, a gallery space that will truly showcase the artists we represent and enhance Tubac as an American arts destination. Our sculpture garden has expanded and evolved to surround the new gallery space.

“We have kept the desert xeriscape of the garden with subtle refinements, including a charming footbridge leading to the property from Tubac Road.” Long time gallery director LeRoy Doyle hopes the new setting will cement K. Newby Gallery's reputation as Tubac's hometown gallery since 1988. “We've been here a long time. People know us and they know we're here to bring them the finest in local and Southwestern art. Now we have the showplace we've always dreamed,” he said. The new building is triple the size of the previous space and enables the gallery to feature more works by their current stable of artists while adding flexibility to carry items complimenting the Southwestern lifestyle. In addition, the sculpture garden is available to rent for private parties, wedding receptions and other events. A paved entry and parking area for those who have difficulty walking is on the west side of the building, while the sturdy new bridge spanning a small arroyo leads people in from Tubac Road. For information, call the gallery at (520) 398-9662.

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To all you dear hearts and gentle people, I’d like to wish you a beautiful and memorable Christmas Day which is just around the next corner. Remember I told you I like to dabble in prose and poetry, I wrote this poem in December 1971 and now in December 2011, the words are just as true and memorable as all the many years that have passed. What do I want for Christmas? Lord, set one bright star apart And let me lift to it this night An awed and childlike heart. Love is my gift, Merry Christmas Ruthie

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Dottie’s Chocolate Mug Cake (Watching the cooking process is the fun part) A very tasty dessert to serve 2 or 3 people, all made in a mug! Grease mug with fingertip of butter, add 4 t. sugar 4 t. flour 2 t. cocoa stir well with fork, add 1 egg 3 t. milk 3 t. oil 4 t. chocolate chips stir again thoroughly with fork. Now, gather round the microwave for 3 minutes and the fun begins, the eating is next and you’ll love it! Several mugs may be used to serve more than 6 people.

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