december 2012 tubac villager

C e l e b r a t i n g t h e A r t o f L i v i n g i n S o u t h e r n A r i z o n a

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 Vol. VIII No.2

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December 2012 Circulation: 9,000

On the cover: "Archie's Girlfriend Owlwoman" by Tubac Artist Cynthia Wearden

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Th is month's Villager cover art is by Tubac artist, Cynthia Wearden, owner of the Red Door Gallery, located on Plaza Road.

Under the red porch and between two red benches is the red door, a door that has led visitors for 13 years to this beautiful gallery. Th is is a place where one may feel a clear connection with the soul of the artist behind each and every single piece.

Th e store is fi lled with original paintings, fi nely crafted jewelry, colorful and elegant ornaments for the home and more, all strategically placed on the walls, shelves, tables and display cases for easy perusal.

On a recent interview, owner and award-winning artist Cynthia Wearden shared with joy and passion in her heart the journey of becoming an artist and a gallery operator in the “beautiful village of Tubac,” as she sees it.

Wearden, known as C.K. Wearden, began her career as a painter when she was 12 years old. Her inspiration came from classic painters such as Renoir and Rembrandt and contemporary ones who motivated her to develop her own style, James Dine and Fritz Scholder.

She has developed series of paintings like “Happy Day Pueblos,” that focus on - life in the small

pueblos and villages in the Southwest and Mexico. Other series are the “Native American,” “White Hat” and “Raven.” Th ey are all the results of sights she has seen and stories she has created based on real elements of the Native American culture, explains Wearden.

She continues to paint for the series as well as working on new ideas. When I asked her about her next project she talked about the production of a book that will show the evolution of her paintings.

Her career as an artist has excelled because of determination, organization, perseverance, talent and prayer. Even as a mother of fi ve children and having to work part-time in the past she always found spaces in time to devote to her calling. “I make every minute count,” she says.

Th e Red Door Gallery is located at 10 Plaza Rd. 520- 398-3943, open daily, Monday through Saturday

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., but if the door is open any other time, come in. Wearden and her staff are always ready to help, she says.

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On-Going Daily 9am-5pm, Tubac Presidio“Cavalcade of History” Art Exhibit –The Alan B. Davis Gallery features a collection of paintings by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt, covering three centuries of Arizona’s wildly glorious history. The giclées on canvas and their historical narratives were originally featured as a special 16-part “Cavalcade of History” series in Arizona Highways magazine. The Tubac Presidio’s exhibit is the first to display all of the paintings together as a collection. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Mondays and Fridays at 9:00amBird Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park Free after admission to Park. Meet at east end of Campground.

Saturdays and Sundays at 8:45 and 10am Avian Boat Tours of Patagonia Lake Lake Discovery Tours at 11:15. Twilight Tours on Saturday evenings. Reservations Required. Call Visitor Center 520-287-2791 to reserve and to find out time of departure for Twilight Tour. Cost: $5 per person per tour.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.mTumacácori National Historical Park is offering walks to the Santa Cruz River. The one hour walks leave the Tumacácori Visitor Center., following a level, unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back. The total distance is approximately ½ mile. Participants will need comfortable walking shoes and water. The forest along the Santa Cruz River is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment. Not only is the Santa Cruz a beautiful oasis for nature lovers, it provides a critical habitat for abundant wildlife that live in, and migrate through, the Santa Cruz Valley. Discussions during the walks may include several themes, including the O’odham people, missions and settlement, plant and animal identification, the

mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments, and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River. Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail. Although the guided walk will return to the mission, participants may choose to continue on their own along the Anza Trail, continuing north for 4.5 miles to Tubac. (Please note that this is a total of 9 miles roundtrip back to Tumacácori.) The trail closely follows the river, crossing twice on narrow bridges. The trail is level, and—although sandy—walking is relatively easy. Because the area is rich in wildlife, particularly birds, binoculars are useful. The entrance fee for Tumacácori National Historical Park is $3.00 per person, with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk. Interagency Senior, Access and Annual Passes are accepted. For information about the guided walks, call Tumacácori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341, ext. 0

December 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013, daily 9am-5pmSouthwestern Vistas: Landscapes of American Painter Walter Blakelock Wilson - The Tubac Presidio will host a retrospective exhibition of artwork by the late Tubac artist, Walter Blakelock Wilson (1929-2011). Wilson’s portraits, landscapes and architectural imagery have made their way into several museums and over 300 corporate and private collections. His historical paintings feature Native Americans, frontier personalities and dramatic southwest vistas and landscapes. The exhibit is included with park admission $5 adults, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Join us for the Opening Reception on Sunday, December 9 from 2-4pm. Wine, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Reception fee: $7.50 adult, $4 youth 7-12, children free. Please call for reception reservations, 520-398-2252.

December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30am-12 noonWalking Tours of Old Town Tubac – Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s first European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 1-1/2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20 people; reservations encouraged.

December 7th & 8th, 6-9pm TaliasVan’s Bright & Morning Star Choir & Orchestra - During the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights, this magnificent, 40-voice choir will be

performing at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage. The choir will be singing traditional Christmas Carols, as well as a few original CosmoWorship™ sacred holiday songs written by the choir’s founder. www.GlobalChangeMultiMedia.org (520) 398-2542

Saturday, December 8, 2pm“The Candy Bombers and America’s Finest Hour” – A multi-media presentation by Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, the original “Candy Bomber,” and Andrei Cherny, author of “The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America’s Finest Hour.” Featuring excerpts of Col. Halvorsen’s home movies of the 1948-49 airlift, a Q&A discussion about the airlift, and book signings. Refreshments that celebrate the Presidio’s historic association with chocolate will be served. In the 18th century, large shipments of chocolate were sent to the Presidio and Juan Bautista de Anza breakfasted on chocolate during his expedition. Enjoy wine and chocolate pairings, hot chocolate and cookies, and assorted candies like those dropped by the Candy Bomber. $15 adult, $12.50 youth 7-13, children free.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 11:00 - 3:00EQUINE VOICES RESCUE AND SANCTUARY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE IN AMADO. For more information call 398-2814, equinevoices.org.

Paws Patrol’s Cat Adoption Fair is the second Sunday of each month 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 information, call 520-207-4024 or see our website, greenvalleypawspatrol.org.

Sunday, December 9th, Tubac Singers at TCA and the Tumacacori Mission - the Tubac Singers will perform their holiday songs at Tubac Center of the Arts at 3pm.

Tuesday, Dec. 11th, 6:30pmTubac Center of the Arts - Tumacacori Mission Holiday Concert - Tickets $20 available at TCA. 520-398-2371.

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Friday, December 14, 7:00 PMAvalon Gardens' Holiday Celebration - Ages 12 & up - $9 advance / $12 day of event; Ages 6-11 - $6 advance / $9 day of event; Ages 5 & under – free. Live music, baked yummies, Santa Claus, a Christmas play called “The God Child Came”, and a special children’s Christmas songs presentation. Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children & Teens. Avalon Gardens, 2074 Pendleton Dr., Tumacacori, AZ www.GlobalChangeMultiMedia.org (520) 398-2542

Friday, December 14, 7pm and Saturday, December 15 at 2pm and 7pm - Celebrating its twelfth outstanding season, Tucson’s own Ballet Rincon Academy of Dance presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Ballet. For more information call Ballet Rincon at 574-2804. www.ballet-rincon.com

Saturday, December 15, starting at 3pmCowboy Christmas, Quick Draw and Auction: Artists duel the clock at Rogoway Gallery Torquois Tortoise and Tubac Territory Furniture's Cowboy Christmas Party 3:00-4:00pm Quick draw. 4:30-5:30pm wine and appetizers Auction of Quick Draw works. Raffle of carved mesquite sideboard 5:30-8:30pm Dinner and Western music. Proceeds earned go to benefit the Hi-Art program at the Tubac Center for the Arts. Call (520) 398-2913 or (520) 398-2041 for more information.

Saturday, December 15, 2:00-3:30pm at the Tubac Presidio -“Father Kino” – A presentation by Jack Lasseter – Popular speaker Jack Lasseter shares the adventures and accomplishments of the 17th-century Jesuit missionary and explorer, Father Kino. Second in a series of talks by Mr. Lasseter on various Arizona history subjects, including Apaches, Arizona Outlaws, and Women on the Arizona Frontier. The topics are inspired by the “Cavalcade of History” art exhibit currently on display, featuring 16 paintings of scenes from Arizona’s history by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt. A full house is expected, so sign up early. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the community effort to “Save the Presidio.”

Sunday, December 16, 2pm at the Tubac PresidioChristmas Concert with Dolan Ellis - Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez Artist-in-Residence Concert Series presents a 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. Ellis will showcase music from his newest CD. Tickets are $20 for adults (15+) and free for children age 14 and younger. Limited seating, please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

Sunday, December 16th at 3 pm SCFPA (Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts) will present a concert by Martin Marquez, a rising star from Nogales. He is a master of folkloric instruments including Mexican classical guitar, the guitarron, la vihuela (regional five-string guitar used in mariachi bands), and traditional songs. Marquez performs regularly in Tucson with the Trio Sabor Latino and with Trio Classico. This second performance of this season’s Benderly Salon Concert Series will take place at the Santa Fe Ranch near Nogales, AZ. For reservations and location directions, phone Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or order online at www.scfpapresents.org. Admission is $25 for members of SCFPA and $30 for non-members. All concerts are followed by a champagne reception.

Wednesday, December 19th from 10am-5pmJoin Santa Cruz Chili & Spice for that last minute holiday shopping! FREE Mini-Margaritas, try some Tamale Pie or get some of BK’s BBQ. 398-2591. www.santacruzchili.com

Thursday, December 27, 10-11:30am at the Tubac Presidio - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site – Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

Friday, December 28 - Full Moon Hike at Patagonia Lake State Park. From Overlook Hill watch the moon rise over Patagonia Lake. Reservations and information at 520-287-2791. Meet at the Visitor Center at 4:15 PM. Wear sturdy shoes; Bring flashlight and water.

Saturday, December 29, 11am-3pmAt the Tubac Presidio - Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Saturday, December 29, 2pmat the Tubac Presidio - Schoolhouse Concert with Jamie O’Brien and Henry Koretzky – Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez Artist-in-Residence Concert Series presents Jamie O’Brien and Henry Koretzky. Emigration has long been a theme in Irish music — a subject close to singer and songwriter Jamie O’Brien’s heart. When he discovered that the Tucson Presidio was founded by Irishman Hugh O’Connor, Jamie’s interest in Irish connections to the Southwest was piqued. Join us for an afternoon celebrating the songs inspired by the Irish soldiers, settlers and cowboys of the Southwest. Jamie will be joined by Henry Koretzky on mandolin and guitar. Tickets are $18 for adults (15+) and free for children age 14 and younger. Limited seating, please call for reservations, 520-398-2252

Tuesday, January 1, 2013First Day Hike at Patagonia Lake State Park. Sonoita Creek-Blackhawk Loop to Vista Trail. See several different habitats and a variety of birds and wildlife with guides. Hike begins in desert uplands and reaches Sonoita Creek. Bring sturdy shoes, binoculars, water and snacks or lunch. First stage of hike is 2.75 miles round trip. If you choose, continue to the Vista Trail. Entire hike is approximately 5 miles and 4 hours long. Guides will be available to assist on both the 2.75 and the 5 mile route. Call 520-287-2791 to register. Meet at Visitor Center at 9:00 AM Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

Saturday, January 5Tubac Center of the Arts Lecture: “Frank Lloyd Wright and Organic buildings for Arizona” given by Arnold Roy, $5 Members, $10 Non Members or free with your Home Tour ticket Call TCA at 520-398-2371.

Saturday, January 12, 10am - 4pm 2013 Annual Tubac Center of the Arts Home Tour - Visit 5 special Tubac area homes on our self guided Annual Home Tour. Tickets available at Tubac Center of the Arts. $25 Members, $30 Non-Members. Your ticket includes free admission to, “Frank Lloyd Wright and Organic buildings for Arizona” a lecture given by Arnold Roy Saturday, January 5th, 3pm. Call TCA at 520-398-2371 to purchase tickets.

Friday, January 11, Opening Reception 5 - 7pmTubac Center of the Arts Arizona Aqueous XXVIIExhibit runs: Fri., Jan. 11 - Sun., Feb. 24, 2013

January 17, 1 PM to 3 PM Green Valley Genealogical Society, at the St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley. Marcia Lindley & Sharon Scott will present “Copies and Copyrights – Staying Out of Trouble”. Can you publish your family history and include the pictures of Great Aunt Agatha‘s family? Is it okay to post on your genealogy website portions of a family tree you found elsewhere on the Internet? How many pages of that book can you legally photocopy? If you‘ve ever wondered about the answers to questions like this, mark January 17th on your calendar. With help from Sharon Scott, Marcia Lindley will try to decode United States copyright laws as they apply to genealogists and explain them in plain English so we can all stay on the straight and narrow. Visitors are welcome. Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or [email protected]) for more information or go to our web page. Information of the GVGS February 2013 Seminar featuring J. H. Fonkert is posted on our web page http://www.rootsweb.com/~azgvgs/. Please note that participation is limited to 100, and registration must be received by February 8.

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Thursday, January 17, 2pmat the Tubac PresidioRock Art of the Southwest - Learn the diff erence between a pictograph and petroglyph with rock art enthusiast Sharon Urban. Urban worked for the Arizona State Museum, retiring after 32 years as the Public Archaeologist. An expert on prehistoric shell artifacts and the study of pictographs and petroglyphs, she has interpreted rock art sites and given presentations to schools and groups around Arizona. $7.50 adult, $4.50 youth 7-13, children free.

Friday, January 18, 12:30-3:30pmat the Tubac PresidioLiving History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period - Volunteers dressed in period clothing reenact the daily lives of Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Saturday, January 19, 2:00-3:30pm“Apaches and the Soldiers Who Fought Them” – A presentation by Jack Lasseter – Popular speaker Jack Lasseter will describe the tactics and strategies of the various Apache bands and the soldiers of Spain, Mexico and the United States who fought them. Third in a series of Arizona history talks by Mr. Lasseter, inspired by the “Cavalcade of History” art exhibit currently on display which features 16 paintings of scenes from Arizona’s history by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A full house is expected; please call for reservations, 520-398-2252. Future talks include Arizona Outlaws (February 16) and Women on the Arizona Frontier (March 16). A portion of the proceeds will benefi t the community eff ort to “Save the Presidio.”

Friday, January 25, 10:30am-12:00pmat the Tubac Presidio - Fiber Arts Friday – Join fi ber art enthusiasts at the Tubac Presidio on the last Friday of the month. Bring your knitting, crochet, spinning or quilting project and gather for uninterrupted fi ber art time. Hosted by members of the Southwest Fiber Arts Resource Group. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Saturday, January 26, 2pm at the Tubac PresidioSchoolhouse Concert with Gilbert Brown – The Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez Artist-in-Residence Concert Series presents multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Gilbert Brown. Brown has toured nationally and internationally with Ted Ramirez and the Santa Cruz River Band. Locally, he was part of the “Ride that Pony” band and the “Mesquite Bean Band,” a mainstay at Shelby’s Bistro of Tubac in years past. Brown will perform folk and country songs that he has written and collected along the way. The Presidio’s Artist in Residence Teodoro “Ted” Ramirez will also perform solo and with Brown. Tickets $18 adults, 14 and under free. Seating is limited; please call 520-398-2252 to reserve your tickets.

Friday, February 8Oasis Cinema will host the fi rst Santa Cruz County Historical Film Festival in Nogales, Arizona. The event will take place from 6-9pm and feature the fi lm “Battle Hymn.” Light refreshments and a panel discussion will precede the fi lm. Over 125 movies have been fi lmed in Santa Cruz County since 1918. The committee believes that a fi lm festival is a way to celebrate that unique history. The Film Festival Committee is currently looking for people who worked on “Battle Hymn” in 1957 and would be interested in sharing their experiences and thoughts with movie goers. If you or a family member were involved with the making of “Battle Hymn”, please contact Linda Rushton at (520)988-5425.

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River Walks Tumacácori National Historical Park is offering walks to the Santa Cruz River on Wednesdays, December, 2012 through April, 2013. The one hour walks leave the Tumacácori Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m., following a level, unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back. The total distance is approximately ½ mile. Participants will need comfortable walking shoes and water. The forest along the Santa Cruz River is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment. Not only is the Santa Cruz a beautiful oasis for nature lovers, it provides a critical habitat for abundant wildlife that live in, and migrate through, the Santa Cruz Valley. Discussions during the walks may include several themes, including the O’odham people, missions and settlement, plant and animal identification, the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments, and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River. Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail. Although the guided walk will return to the mission, participants may choose to continue on their own along the Anza Trail, continuing north for 4.5 miles to Tubac. (Please note that this is a total of 9 miles roundtrip back to Tumacácori.) The trail closely follows the river, crossing twice on narrow bridges. The trail is level, and—although sandy—walking is relatively easy. Because the area is rich in wildlife, particularly birds, binoculars are useful.

Tours to Calabazas and Guevavi MissionsTumacácori National Historical Park is again offering tours to the historic mission sites of Guevavi and Calabazas. These fragile ruins, protected within the national park, are normally closed to the public and can be visited only as part of these special, reserved tours. Tours are scheduled every Tuesday, January through March, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and returning to Tumacácori at 1:00 p.m. The cost for the tour is $20 per person and includes transportation and admission to the park. To make reservations, which are required, visit www.recreation.gov. For information about the tours, call the Tumacácori visitor center at (520) 398-2341, extension 0.The tour meets at the Tumacácori National Historical Park visitor center. Participants ride in a 15-passenger van to both Guevavi and Calabazas. During the guided tour, there is some walking on unpaved trails to reach the mission ruin at each site, including one section of uphill trail at Calabazas. There is very little shade, and no seating along the trails. Participants will need to bring water and to wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. These tours are not wheelchair accessible. There will be only one opportunity to visit restroom facilities during the four hour tour.After the tour returns to Tumacácori, participants are invited to visit the Tumacácori Mission church and grounds, visitor center, and museum on their own, at no additional charge. A self-guided tour booklet is available. Guided tours of Tumacácori are scheduled each day at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., January through March. Additional tours may be available; inquire at the visitor center.

The entrance fee for Tumacácori National Historical Park is $3.00 per person, with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk. Interagency Senior, Access and Annual Passes are accepted. For information about the guided walks, call Tumacácori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341, ext. 0

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Park named Historic Site in Journalism Tubac is the location of the printing press, called a Washington hand press, on which the first newspaper was printed in the Territory of Arizona.The Society of Professional Journalists, based in Indianapolis, has named the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park as a National Historic Site in Journalism. The Society’s Phoenix-area Valley of the Sun Chapter nominated the park. A formal award ceremony will be held in early 2013 but no date had been determined as of press deadline.The Weekly Arizonian was printed in Tubac in 1859. The Washington hand press on which the paper was printed remains in the park, operated by volunteers who print copies of that first paper for visitors.The park, with four buildings and with the second-oldest schoolhouse in Arizona, is open seven days a week and the admission fee is $5 for adults.

Tubac Together improves villageA group of about six people has come together in the past few months to make small improvements to the appearance of Tubac. Armor and Patty Todd are leading the group, called Tubac Together, and invite

anyone interested to join with them.“It’s an ad hoc committee of the Tubac Chamber of Commerce,” Armor said. He and Patty own Patty Todd Public Relations and Marketing and have a new office in the Brasher Real Estate building.The funding has come from their own donations so far. Proceeds from a golf tournament planned for Jan. 1 at the Tubac Golf Resort will be given to this community improvement cause.The golf outing is hosted each year by Carey Daniel and profits always go to a worthy group. Call him at 631-3058 for information about participating.Todd said that improvements so far have included painting the 175-foot wall near the village entrance which separates two parking areas on different levels, and work on the public restrooms in the plaza with new paint and with rebuilding a shade ramada there. As well, they’ve painted the village street sign poles in bright colors.Upcoming projects may include village directories on posts, and one or more areas where there are a bench, shade and two types of trash cans, one for recycling and one for other trash.In addition to the Todds, others in Tubac Together

are Angel Fernandez, Jane Lowder, Bob Prigmore and Mycenay Plyler. They generally meet every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Tubac Deli and Coffee Shop and the gathering is open to all. “We welcome anyone’s ideas and thoughts,” Todd said. For information, call him at 398-3355.

K9 demonstration by BPThree U.B. Border Patrol agents and one detection dog, or K9, were guests at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council in Tubac.A demonstration of how the dog is successful in finding a hidden person, which occurs frequently at the Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 19 in Tubac, was provided.The detection dogs, which also alert on smuggled drugs such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin, are trained to use their natural ‘drives,’ said agent Mark Jarmon. “We develop natural drives in air scent, hunt, prey and retrieve.”Leslie Lawson, agent in charge of the Nogales Border Patrol Station, said dogs are on duty 24 hours a day, in shifts. They work 30 minutes at a time before resting, and have been very successful. Jarmon pointed out

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that some smuggled individuals are in severe health danger when they are taken out of an overly hot car trunk. “We could have made a diff erence in saving a life,” he said.Th e dogs are trained to search for a toy, which is their reward, agent Bill Akins said. “Th ey’re out there hunting like maniacs.” Th ey don’t realize what they’re actually searching for.An example was the 10-inch long rubber cylinder that the demonstration dog played with after he found Akins hiding during the meeting. Other dogs like a reward that’s a piece of metal or a piece of wood, he noted.Training is continued every two weeks, and the handlers are re-certifi ed once a year, Jarmon said.“Th e dogs are an amazing tool. If the dogs alert, we have probable cause to search a vehicle without a warrant,” Akins said. Th e dogs don’t fi nd the hidden drugs, he added, but they fi nd the odor of narcotics.

Bonuses at schools and fire districtTeachers and staff in the Santa Cruz Valley Unifi ed School District No. 35 (Rio Rico and Tubac) received a bonus as a result of a vote at the Nov. 27 school board meeting. Th ere have been no raises in recent years, due to cutbacks from the state legislature.Th e amount is based on their job description and years of work and is equal to a step on the salary schedule. Teachers receive between $500 and $775, while secretaries, clerks and monitors receive less. Th e highest bonus was just over $1,000 each for four employees.Th e bonuses cost the district $188,459, an offi cial said, for the 317.5 full time equivalent employees.Employees of the Tubac Fire District are receiving a $300 holiday bonus each, said Fire Chief Kevin Keeley. Th e board voted Nov. 28 to approve the spending. Part time employees will receive $200 each and the less-active reserve members will get $75.

Employees received a cost of living bonus in August and although that was budgeted for $60,000 the district spent less, about $45,000. Th e remaining money was used to help pay for the bonuses, along with revenue from a “successful wildland fi refi ghting season,” Keeley said.

Bonus checks coming for county workersBonus checks of $1,000 for 373 Santa Cruz County employees are to be distributed in mid-December. Th e Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 28 for the extra pay. Th e last time employees got a raise was in November 2007, said Jennifer St. John, the county’s fi nance director. Th e cost is $188,000 from the general fund and $222,000 from the special revenue funds for a total of $410,000.

Individuals elected to officesFollowing the Nov. 6 general election, residents of Tubac and nearby areas will have the same representative at the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. Incumbent John Maynard won another four-year term with 2,963 votes. Challengers Bruce Bracker had 1,806 votes and Lee Jones had 853 votes.Incumbent Sheriff Tony Estrada won another four-year term with 7,332 votes over challenger Eddie Rosas Jr. who received 6,041 votes.Non-paying elective offi ces were also decided. For the Tubac Fire District, those elected to three open positions were incumbent Doris ‘Dottie’ Bergmann and William Kirkpatrick who was previously appointed to fi ll a vacancy. Randy Williams was selected for the third seat.At Santa Cruz Valley Unifi ed School District No. 35, incumbent Brian Vandervoet was elected to a new four-year term, as was Maria Neuman. A two-year term which completes a vacancy left when Rosie Simpson resigned had two candidates and the winner was Victor Fontes.

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Shelby’s chef commutes fromTucson to this snug, little Tubacbistro.

Consider it time well spent.As he glides down Interstate 19,

maybe he’s visualizing how his staffwill handle lunch and dinner. Maybehe’s dreaming up specials. Maybehe’s just driving.

Whatever he’s doing, it’s working.Shelby’s is bold, Mediterranean-

style cuisine executed with classicFrench precision and clarity, and,though most customers probablyknow it for it’s bustling lunch busi-ness, you really need to do thisplace justice with a full-on dinner.

That became evident after thefirst bite of the Buffalo Shrimp($10.50).The petite oval plate con-tained four plump jumbo shrimp ina Halloween-orange cayenne-buttersauce with melted blue cheese overdelicate strings of green cabbage.The cayenne, butter and bluecheese were expertly teamed andprepared, combining for a surpris-ingly bold yet rich and mellow fla-vor profile. This is a shrimp dishwith no equal, from the plump, ten-derly charred shrimp and the waythey play off the rich sauce down tothe exquisite shreds of cabbage.

Though lacking the heat of theshrimp, the Oven Baked SalmonArtichoke Spread ($8.95) was equal-ly impressive for its bold flavors.The mousselike spread sported apowerful pungency set off by theblend of salmon, cheese and arti-

choke, and the plate featured house-made Melba toast, elegantly roastedgarlic and red peppers and capers.

The pattern of excellence heldwith the Cream of Crab soup includ-ed with the entree, a sensitively thinand smooth yet ultra-rich broth fea-turing strands of well-chosen clawmeat and sprinkled with tiny dicesof fresh chives.

Somehow, things got even betterwith the entrees. The Penne withSun-Dried Tomato Pesto ($15.95)may well be the most flavorful vege-tarian dish I’ve ever eaten. Theearthy and salty Kalamata oliveswere skillfully balanced with arti-choke hearts, cheese and an

edgy red pesto, one that unflinch-ingly stood up to the al dente penne.The Lavender Rubbed StuffedGrilled Chicken Breast ($16.95) wasemblematic of what separatesShelby’s from other bistros, combin-ing an incredibly sweet cherry com-pote with an incredibly pungent –sour even – stuffing of basil,Gorgonzola and pecans in a perfect-ly seared chicken breast. ThatShelby’s can go to such extremes ofsweet, sour, salty and hot with its

dishes while still convey-

ing an uncanny sophistication andsensitivity speaks to an uncommoncombination of skill, creativity andpassion.

It doesn’t hurt that the tempera-ture of every dish we sampled wasnotably piping hot. Granted, the set-ting is decidedly intimate at night,with only four other tables beingserved this weekday evening, but Igot the distinct feeling that thislevel of precision, where plates arefired and delivered at their optimumstate, is the modus operandi here. Awhole new level of culinary enjoy-ment is reached when food thisgood gets to your table in this time-ly a fashion.

Desserts, though excellent, could-n’t match the brilliance of the rest ofthe meal. We enjoyed the delicaterepose of the Raspberry Mousse,($6.75) a pyramid of pink-hued whitechocolate that concealed a pillowy,mild mousse. The Key Lime Mousse($6.75) was less bashful, with astrong bite of lime and a sharp, darkchocolate sauce holding sway overthe rest of the composition.Try aswe might, while eating dessert, wecouldn’t stop thinking about howgreat the chicken, pasta, soup andshrimp were.

This is not one of those places torecommend as in, “While you’redown there shopping in Tubac, youmight want to grab lunch atShelby’s.” This is a destination – adinner destination – in and of itself,as in, “While you’re down there at

Shelby’s, you might want tocheck out a few shops

and art gal-leries.”

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ABOVE: Melanie Alvarez delivers an order at Shelby’s Bistro in Tubac. BELOW:Shelby’s Oven Baked Salmon Artichoke Spread is $8.95.

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AT A GLANCEWhat: Shelby’s BistroAddress and phone: 19 Tubac Road, Tubac,

520-398-8075Prices: Appetizers from $6.95 to $8.95; entree

salads $9.95-$17.95; gourmet pizzas $12.95-$23.95;entrees $12.95-$32.95.

Bar: FullVegetarian options: Several, including

Fresh Tuscan Table Salad ($12.95), ProvençalPizza ($8.85 single size, $21.95 family) andPenne with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto ($15.95)

Desserts: Daily offerings, such as Key LimeMousse ($6.75) and Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie($6.50)

Currency: Cash, Visa, MasterCard andAmerican Express

Latest health inspection: Received a rating of“good” from the Santa Cruz County Health Departmentin November. No other information was available.

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edgy red pesto, one that unflinch-ingly stood up to the The Lavender Rubbed StuffedGrilled Chicken Breast ($16.95) wasemblematic of what separatesShelby’s from other bistros, combin-ing an incredibly sweet cherry com-pote with an incredibly pungent –sour even – stuffing of basil,Gorgonzola and pecans in a perfect-ly seared chicken breast. ThatShelby’s can go to such extremes ofsweet, sour, salty and hot with its


19 Tubac Road, Tubac,

Appetizers from $6.95 to $8.95; entreesalads $9.95-$17.95; gourmet pizzas $12.95-$23.95;

Several, includingProvençal

Pizza ($8.85 single size, $21.95 family) and($15.95)

Daily offerings, such as Key Lime($6.75) and Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie

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Received a rating of“good” from the Santa Cruz County Health Departmentin November. No other information was available.

tarian dish I’ve ever eaten. Theearthy and salty Kalamata oliveswere skillfully balanced with arti-choke hearts, cheese and an


with the Cream of Crab soup includ-ed with the entree, a sensitively thinand smooth yet ultra-rich broth fea-turing strands of well-chosen clawmeat and sprinkled with tiny dicesof fresh chives.

with the entrees. The Sun-Dried Tomato may well be the most flavorful vege-tarian dish I’ve ever eaten. Theearthy and salty Kalamata oliveswere skillfully balanced with arti-choke hearts, cheese and an

edgy red pesto, one that unflinch-ingly stood up to the The Lavender Rubbed StuffedGrilled Chicken Breast ($16.95) wasemblematic of what separatesShelby’s from other bistros, combin-ing an incredibly sweet cherry com-pote with an incredibly pungent –sour even – stuffing of basil,

and pecans in a perfect-ly seared chicken breast. ThatShelby’s can go to such extremes ofsweet, sour, salty and hot with its


AT A GLANCE

19 Tubac Road, Tubac,

Appetizers from $6.95 to $8.95; entreesalads $9.95-$17.95; gourmet pizzas $12.95-$23.95;

Several, includingProvençal

Pizza ($8.85 single size, $21.95 family) and($15.95)

Daily offerings, such as Key Lime($6.75) and Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie

Cash, Visa, MasterCard and

Received a rating of“good” from the Santa Cruz County Health Departmentin November. No other information was available.

Lunch Days: 11 AM ~ 4 PM

Dinner: Wed. ~ Sat

5 ~ 8:30 PMHappy Hour

Wed ~ Sat 4 ~ 6 PM

Penne Rosa with Italian Sausage

Chicken PiccataServed Over Angel Hair Pasta

Wine Country SaladPecans, Sweet Dried Cherries, Grilled Portabella Mushroom and Gorgonzola Cheese

Red Hook Ale Beer-Battered Haddock & Shrimp(Crispy Fries & Housemade Slaw $2)

1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs(Vegetable & Potato $2)

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Grab & Go Dinners Only $8

Come meet family and friends on the patio for

lunch or dinner and enjoy great food

and wonderful views

Visit our website for daily specials and catering information at shelbysbistro.com

Happy Holidays!10.99.

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If you are an organized shopper, a good planner and an extremely thoughtful person, you probably find this article

somewhat outdated, your holiday gifts are sent, your tree is up, your table is set and the candles are lit. But if you still have your list totally unchecked, partially checked or at the last minute you remember the wonderful neighbor, the sweet aunt in Chicago or your ... local journalist for example, then, I propose a challenge: shop locally!

There are numerous articles that explain very convincingly the advantages of doing it and I hope I can do a similar job. I’m grouping these benefits in five categories: economy, environment, health, social and humanitarian.

Economy: Additional sales increase the tax base that is used in the development and conservation of parks, libraries and other things that improve the living conditions of our community. In Tubac retailers collect 7.6% sales tax, of which 1.0% stays in Santa Cruz County. At the same time, as sales increase, it creates a higher demand for local labor and better salaries, which in turn, increases the spending. As of July 2012, the unemployment rate in Santa Cruz was 17.7%, significantly higher than the state with 8%, according to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It seems clear and urgent to me there’s a need to improve the statistics in this area.

Environment: Less travel means decreased fuel consumption and less air pollution. It also saves you a lot of time, which can be precious.

Health: Crowds can be exciting, but at the same time, create a tremendous amount of stress that, for me, manifests itself with irritability, anxiety, headaches, leaving a bitter flavor from the overall experience in crowded cities.

Social: Local stores are often owned, managed or staffed with our friends and neighbors. We want to support their business, we want them to stay in our community. Our loyalty to them frequently reciprocates in superior service; which is personalized and committed.

Humanitarian: I see that many non-profit organizations benefit from the existence of our local stores who make donations, provide sponsorships or act as event organizers in their support.

I conclude this analysis by saying and hoping that shopping locally is a “win-win” situation; win for the storeowners and for the customers like me. I remain employed, I can call myself “eco-responsible,” I stay

healthier, I keep my friends near and get a little closer to heaven.

Is Tubac a good choice? It is the perfect one! Looking at my Tubac map today, I counted more than: 10 clothing and accessories stores, 15 furniture and home decor, 14 art galleries and studios, 14 pottery and gifts, four jewelry shops, including a beads store, one for kitchen accessories, one for natural products, 12 restaurants, cafes and delis, one cigar shop, a store for printing and basic office supplies, plus many other entities that provide services.

“Tubac could be a one-stop place, if you allow it to be,” says Lori Kirkpatrick, Casa Fina store manager. Her store is filled with beautiful furniture and home accessories and, as many other stores do, has savings specials for the holidays.

When sending presents to our friends and family what better way to do it than with something unique from our area, something that will express “this is how I live,” says Ana Thompson, owner of Florabundance, who specializes in botanical designs and whose store carries many options for home decoration and, during the holidays, offers beautiful tree ornaments and elements perfect for the occasion.

Being able to get personalized attention, and good customer service on the products we purchase is another advantage when shopping locally at independent stores rather than chains, observes Karin Rosenquist, owner of the kitchen store, Tumacookery, where shoppers will find a great selections of kitchen-related items and representative products of the Southwest.

What makes Tubac a fantastic place to shop is the chance of finding uniqueness, and good examples of this are shown at the Holiday Artisan Market, explains Karin - Topping, director of operations at the Tubac Center of the Arts (TCA). Products like ornaments, scarves, pillows, cards, jewelry and

more are items customers can purchase. Topping also says that 60% of each sale price is returned to the artist, while 40% benefits the TCA.

Tubac is not only a good place to shop for the grownups, there are many options for children’s presents or stocking stuffers in stores, such as Wild Rose, The Country Shop, The Artist’s Daughter and many others.

Shopping locally provides a myriad of benefits

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3:00-4:00pm Quick draw4:30-5:30pm Wine and appetizers Auction of Quick Draw works Raffle of carved mesquite sideboard5:30-8:30pm Dinner and Western music

Artists duel the clock at our Cowboy Christmas Party

Saturday, December 15

Proceeds earned go to benefit the Hi-Art program at the Tubac Center for the Arts.

Quick Draw and Auction:

Article and photos by Paula Beemer

The beautifully decorated Christmas tree at Casa FIna will inspire you to continue a successful shopping experience in Tubac.

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And if is not presents that one is looking for, but instead you are in the process of planning a meal, why not order some prime rib from the Tubac Market, get some of your local wines, Santa Cruz Chile and Spice sauces and herbs, produce, nuts and anything you may need to make a savory meal.

Here is the challenge I propose to my readers: plan a shopping day in Tubac and make sure to include lunch or dinner and wine at one of the many fabulous restaurants. If time allows it and you have not been there already, stop at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park for a rounded experience of art, culture, shopping and fine dining!

For shipping keep in mind post office deadlines: parcel post, Friday, Dec.14; first class, Dec. 20; Priority mail, Dec. 21 and express mail, Dec. 22.

Shopping locally is a good present for ourselves! Have a wonderful holiday season!

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give you great ideas for your Christmas

decorations.

Original toys, beautiful clothing and great cards can be found at this store.

Karin Rosenquist, John Gardiner, Jen Morningstar and Germaine Juneau will be happy to help you find the perfect gifts for the people in your list.


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Th ere is no veterinarian in Tubac, but just 10 miles south in Rio Rico, the offi ce and animal hospital of Daniel Horton, DVM, handles preventative and critical care for pets.What is some common sense advice? Horton responded to that query with three things that will prolong a pet’s life: diet, vaccinations and dentistry.Th e aff able and capable Horton, who’s been treating pets in this area since 1995, opened his animal hospital in 2003. Key to those who need his services is that he and his staff at San Cayetano Veterinary Hospital have extensive experience with Southern Arizona health issues, including tick fever, valley fever, rattlesnake bites, Colorado river toad poisoning and scorpion stings.Th e hospital includes a surgical suite and advanced anesthetic techniques and monitoring. He has an in-house lab and high-speed X-ray techniques.Veterinarian Joanne Lefebvre has worked with Horton since January 2007 and presently is in the offi ce on Th ursdays and Fridays. Jose Jacquez III is the state-certifi ed veterinary tech for the practice. Horton makes house calls on Wednesday afternoons and has done that for years to help make things easier for pet owners and pets that aren’t able to travel easily.

Vaccinations are important for animals, but not everyone is aware of that. “I marvel at how much mythology is still out there particularly surrounding vaccinations. We see a lot of parvovirus in this area. People come in and we ask them if the dog is vaccinated and they say ‘Oh no, he’s only six months.’ Well, they should be started at eight weeks,” Horton said. Dogs can die from parvovirus but

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C o m m u n i c a b l e d i s e a s e sSome people discover themselves to be a pet owner by accident, adopting a homeless stray or accepting a pet from a neighbor or relative. “Th e fi rst thing, they should bring it to their veterinarian that day or the next day if possible. Particularly if there are other animals in the household, because there is the potential for communicable diseases,” Horton said.A focus of the clinic is to help clear up zoonosis. Th at’s any disease that can be transferred from an animal to a human. Most people know about toxoplasmosis, in which pregnant women are told not to clean a cat’s litter box.“Th e most common (communicable diseases)

by far are roundworms and hookworms in dogs and cats,” he said. Around 80 percent of puppies and kittens are born with either of those parasites and they can be cleared up with treatment.Vaccinations are administered in a thoughtful way, he said. “We see an awful lot of allergy issues. I don’t have

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a good explanation for it, but we’ve seen allergy and immune-mediated (autoimmune) diseases. It behooves us all to be a little bit careful. We’ve made an eff ort here to only vaccinate for things the animal is at risk for,” he said.“When I got out of school in 1983 there were only a handful of vaccines available for dogs and cats and basically you gave every animal that walked in the door every available vaccine.” He said about 15 years ago researchers began to identify that certain vaccines could cause cancer in cats at the vaccine sites for a cat that’s genetically prone. “Th en the profession as a whole started to look much more closely” at the vaccine programs.

D a n g e r f r o m j a v e l i n a sPeople who move to this area seldom understand that javelinas can hurt their pets. “Th ey don’t look threatening and they run away when the dog chases them,” Horton said. “But they can turn around and attack a dog once they’ve bunched up.” Javelinas have extremely sharp teeth. “When I see a bite wound, it’s really obvious to me whether it’s a javelina or a dog because the dogs bites are ragged and the javelina’s bite looks like somebody’s taken a scalpel or a razor and just sliced it,” he said.Rattlesnakes pose a danger. During the winter they hibernate but they’ll return to become a danger in the early spring, possibly in March, he said.

Dentistry for dogs has a signifi cant role in their health: “Periodontal disease is rampant in dogs. About 70 percent of adult dogs have some form of it. Th at has implications for their health way beyond their teeth because it’s a portal from the mouth to the bloodstream to where the bacteria can get in and aff ect kidneys, liver, heart.”He knows that many people are afraid to have their dog anesthetized for dentistry work. “What people are nervous about are the horror stories” of taking their dog in for dental work “and he didn’t wake up,” Horton said.But his hospital has high-tech monitors to keep a watch on the pet’s blood pressure among other critical indicators.

“When you properly run anesthesia, an anesthesia death in our hands is extraordinarily rare.”Another frequent surgery is the cruciate ligament repair in the knee area, a very common injury in large breed dogs. Th ey often perform cancer surgery on skin tumors and abdominal cancer surgery, he said.

S i l v e r L i n i n g F u n dAn important part of working as a veterinarian is to be in tune with the emotions and concerns of the owners of pets.Horton said he’s seen the troubles from “the sagging economy and its eff ect on care for pets, especially in high-unemployment Santa Cruz County. We have established a fund that we're calling Th e Silver Lining Fund, based on the idea that by donating a portion of our euthanasia fee to the fund, that will

be the silver lining in the period of grief that the owner is experiencing. “Because the demands on the fund became so great we have also started to solicit funds and hold fund-raising raffl es and that sort of thing as well. We're planning on seeking 501 c 3 status for the fund, but haven't really embarked on that yet,” he said.Th e offi ce/hospital is at 1133 Circulo Mercado in Rio Rico. For appointments or information, call (520) 761-8686. Th e website is www.sancayetanovet.com

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A few hundred million years ago, the Santa Rita Mountains convulsed upward via colossal volcanic explosions. Later, elemental forces carved Madera Canyon, washing much of the rocks down into the neighboring valley to the west.

Today on the mountain’s fl anks, a more peaceful scene prevails: dainty feathered creatures chirp serenely while fully-fl edged birdwatchers chortle with delight.

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A completely developed and matured birdwatcher, or birder, totes a list of birds personally glimpsed and identifi ed. In Madera Canyon, many winged wonders can be added to that list, including the Elegant Trogon bird, a local holy grail, while trekking here.

Madera Canyon of the Santa Rita Mountains is a major part of our local natural heritage. It attracts hikers and nature lovers from the four corners of the globe, and even more bird lovers from remote crannies of those corners.

A visitor actually doesn’t need to trek strenuously to enjoy the canyon’s wonders: just install yourself comfortably outside one of the canyon’s inns and lodges with a cup of tea and a pair of binoculars, and keep handy a bird book of choice (or a handheld device with internet birding links).

Th is destination, a great national resource, is supported by another great resource, the many active retirees and other folks living in Green Valley and nearby communities. Together, these resources are a match made in birders’ heaven. It’s called Friends of Madera Canyon, or FOMC.

FOMC is one of the borderland’s largest Friends groups. It has donated $1 million in programs and services since its founding in 1987, with every year thousands of hours being added to its impressive record of accomplishment.

Th is small recent series of articles I’m writing for this column lately focuses on volunteer, non-profi t organizations which partner with various groups, including government agencies that offi cially administer local lands. In the case of FOMC, the cognizant agency is the U.S. Forest Service. A letter of agreement governs FOMC’s fi eld activities.

Birds are just a few of the wild things to be enjoyed and studied in the Madera Canyon environs, says FOMC president Dr. Tom Purdon, a Green Valley resident. Researchers come to study all denominations of critters, from insects to the mighty and supremely elusive borderlands jaguar cat.

FOMC is an organization dedicated to improving public education and struggling to preserve the native purity of the canyon. I segue here and, as usual, my

tone turns darker, since all of this natural heritage is threatened.

Land development and mining imperils the canyon, devouring, like a fungus, the buff er of open spaces surrounding the higher Santa Ritas. With these

encroachments come pollution of water, brightening of dark skies, the din of noise, and much more which harms wild things. America’s past, I often preach, was defi ned by rapacious exploitation; its future must be defi ned by balanced conservation.

Examples of these threats are the 1,100-acre Kettenbach development of homes near the canyon entrance, a plan which has already received zoning approval, and the proposed Rosemont copper mine just six miles away as the raven fl ies.

But today we enjoy the splendid cathedral of nature!

As a visitor approaches the canyon via car or bicycle, he or she may not be aware that the road lies on a bajada, or alluvial fan of eroded earth once part of the mountain ahead. Long ago, after that erosive process was mostly complete, our valley to the west, through which the Santa Cruz River fl owed year-round, was carpeted mostly by yellow grasses. But by the late 19th century, overgrazing of cattle combined with droughts

altered that natural setting, allowing desert scrub to encroach from lower elevations. Most grass that you see today is non-native.

Once inside the canyon, what you witness depends on how elevated your ambition is. Life zones, or

biomes, change markedly as you climb upward. Starting back in the lowlands with desert scrub, you rise into pine-oak woodland, chaparral and natural grasses, then transition steeply into ponderosa pine and fi nally mixed conifer.

Th e birds and other critters that you discover will depend on elevation, weather, time of year, and time of day. Many birders say February and March is the season to wing it. Taking a break from birding, if you wish, many “secret” destinations await those trekking farther. Th ese include watery springs and relics of mining equipment scattered throughout the mountain ramparts, accessed via a fi ne network of marked trails. Keep away from the mine shafts!

Back in the parking lot, Dr. Purdon, fortunate to lead a lot of folks with a bit of time on their hands, informs me that this year is the 25th anniversary of FOMC. Formed as a response to Forest Service budget cutbacks, the Friends grew out of a handful of concerned Green Valley residents who put their heads together and visited the Service with a proposal.

FOMC’s goal has been to inspire and educate the public, and fund and support Canyon projects in order to protect, preserve and enhance Madera Canyon. Adult and child educational programs are both off ered. Purdon exhorts young folks: FOMC wants kids to “grow up to be good citizens of our environment.”

With ambitious goals such as the upcoming renovation of the canyon’s amphitheater, the group continues needing motivated volunteers and members. Its website is www.FriendsofMaderaCanyon.org. Come visit!

Murray Bolesta is an art and heritage photographer, and has written this column since 2007. Murray supports the preservation of our natural, rural, and cultural heritage. Murray’s work can be found at www.CactusHuggers.com.

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Images:Th is page, center: A Madera Creek refl ection. Facing page, Top: Looking up the canyon in late winter, revealing the rich diversity of canyon fl ora.Bottom, left: Friends president Dr. Tom Purdon with one of the group’s fi rst-rate interpretive signs, with Elephant Head Peak in the background.Bottom, right: A common and raucous denizen of the canyon, the Mexican Jay bird, here with an acorn meal.

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Ocelot. Th e word comes from the Nahuatl ōcēlōtl, which

generally refers to the Jaguar, not the Ocelot itself. Regardless of the word derivation, our Ocelot is a medium-sized cat with a spotted and mottled orange-yellow pelage on their dorsal side and fl anks. Th eir tail is long and prominent. So far, that sounds like a Jaguar. Yet Ocelots only reach weights of about 20 - 35 pounds, as opposed to a Jaguar, which in our area may reach weights of up to 150 pounds or more. Accordingly, an Ocelot is akin to a Bobcat in overall size, while a Jaguar looks like a painted Mountain Lion on steroids.Th ese “miniature tigers” are mainly nocturnal, hunting small to medium-sized prey, especially rodents, in a fairly wide range of habitats. Various subspecies are at home in tropical rain forest, dry tropical thornscrub, Madrean Evergreen Woodland, Riparian forests, and more. Th ey are adept terrestrial as well as arboreal hunters.Even into the 1990s Ocelots were not considered to be a possibility in Arizona's Sky Islands owing to a dearth of them in adjoining Sonora and Chihuahua. I remember reading with no small amount of disappointment in the book Borderland Jaguars that there was no real source populations for these tropical cats to enter the U.S. in our region. True, around 50 still roamed the Rio Grande region of Texas near Brownsville, but that was a world apart from here. Th e Sonoran Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis sonoriensis), a distinct subspecies from the Northern Ocelot (L. p. albescens) was supposedly last recorded in Arizona prior to the 1960s.

In 2009 a minor miracle happened: an Ocelot was photographed by a remote wildlife camera in the Huachuca Mountains, Cochise County. Th is was the fi rst image of a live, wild Ocelot ever captured in Arizona. Th is, despite a fossil

record indicating their presence in the state back to 10,000 years ago. Turns out that there was and is a likely breeding population only ~ 40 miles south of the international border at El Aribabi Conservation Ranch in Sonora, Mexico from which this cat could have dispersed. In February 8, 2011 an apparently healthy male Ocelot was treed by dogs in the Huachucas. Th e cat was luckily left unharmed. In late April of this year apparently the same cat was photographed - once again bayed in a tree by dogs - looking quite a bit fatter. Seems our very decent monsoon rains had been good to this cat.It's not al been good news as Ocelots go, however. In April 2010 an Ocelot was found dead just south of Globe - hit and killed by a vehicle. Such accidents pose a continued and signifi cant threat to ocelots and other wildlife, both rare and common alike. Poaching might also be a concern, as traditionally Ocelot pelts have been highly valued on the black market. Coats made fro their pelts have sold for as much as $40,000US in Europe. Much more insidious and devastating is the continued loss and fragmentation of habitat within the Sky Islands. Housing development, ill-advised border barriers, mines, agriculture, roads, and other invasions into traditional Ocelot habitat all conspire to isolate the few remaining cats found in northern Mexico and southern Arizona. Without fl uidity the populations will experience inbreeding and, ultimately, extirpation.

Given the uniqueness and rarity of the Ocelot, they are classifi ed as Endangered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service throughout their range in the western hemisphere. Here they can be found

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from southern Texas and the Sky Islands of Arizona south to northern Argentina and Uruguay. Within this vast realm they are generally considered rare, with much of their habitat altered or destroyed.Here in the Sky Islands a consortium of conservationists, ranging from biologists and wilderness advocates to ranchers and everyday people, are working to help secure the future of Ocelots within the Sky islands and beyond. Sound logic dictates that if our borderlands habitats can support breeding populations of rare tropical cats, then most other wildlife should also be fairly well taken care of as well. Such keystone species often provide such a conservation umbrella for their wild cohorts, given their more demanding habitat requirements.Th e coming years will be seminal in the conservation of our wildlife, including the Ocelot and Jaguar. Will we choose mines over habitat protection? Or shall we take the road less traveled and steer towards a lifestyle and economy based not on dubious, short term gains but rather on a healthy ecosystem that attracts interested travelers from around the U.S. and beyond to marvel at our rich wildlife heritage? Imagine coming here with a chance to see the following wildlife, all of which are still present in or near the Sky Islands: Ocelot, Jaguar, Bobcat, Mountain Lion, Coyote, Gray Fox, Kit Fox, Mexican Gray Wolf, White-nosed Coati, Raccoon, Ringtail, Black Bear, American Badger, River Otter, Striped Skunk, Hooded Skunk, Hognose Skunk, Spotted Skunk, Brown-nosed Opossum, nearly 30 species of bats, more rodent species than anywhere in North America, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Elk, Collared Peccary, Bighorn Sheep, Porcupines, Several species of Jackrabbits and Cottontails....Th e list goes on and these are just the mammals! Truly this reads like a wildlife wonderland well worth visiting and experiencing. No need to travel to Africa with such wildlife here. Staying on the mammalian theme, imagine now reintroducing Black-footed Ferrets and, yes, Grizzly Bear! Its like Yellowstone meets the subtropics. We may not even be done with our list of cats. Th ere are rumors of the elusive Jaguarundi in the Sky Islands. Who knows what the future will hold should we prove to worthy stewards of the land?!Vincent Pinto and his wife, Claudia, run RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS. RWWJ is dedicated to the preservation of the incredible biodiversity in the Sky Islands via Nature Adventures and Educational programs. You can call Vincent at (520) 425-6425 or e-mail at [email protected]



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Returning for the 11th year is the popular fundraiser for the Tubac Center of the Arts, the annual home tour. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 12. Each home on this year’s tour has two or three patios to boast about.Two homes are in the Tubac Golf Resort and their views extend to the mountains on the east. Another home is on 10 acres and tucked into a dense mesquite bosque, or forest, on the east side of the Santa Cruz River. Th e tour’s

fi nal two homes are a sloping hillside on the west side of Interstate 19.Each home is furnished stylishly and features collectible mementoes, art and textiles that the owners have brought with them from their travels.Editors note: in this issue we feature 3 homes on the tour. Look for more homes to be featured in the January issue of the Tubac Villager.

Th e newest home, that of Peter and Karen Wendell, is a contemporary design on the golf course built in 2008-2009. Its deeply-shaded and expansive patio, with a scored concrete fl oor, means outdoor living is more than comfortable. Th e breathtaking view overlooks the fourth fairway of the Anza course and the Santa Rita Mountains in the distance.

Spanning about 3,600-square-feet, the home features new furnishings because the Wendells previously lived in Florida and didn’t feel that their items would look right in Arizona.Decorative elements include many areas of faux painting in the foyer ceiling, dining room, powder room, the fi replace and stove hood in the kitchen.

Th e home incorporates two bedrooms, a media room and an offi ce, in addition to the spacious living room and dining area. To guide their decorating, Karen said, “We were going for comfort and color.”

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TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS HOME TOUR IS JANUARY 12Five homes are featured in the self-guided Tubac Center of the Arts Home Tour scheduled Saturday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tour proceeds benefi t the many programs of the non-profi t art center. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members and should be reserved in advance by calling the art center at (520) 398-2371. A map will be included with the tickets.Coff ee provided by the Tubac shop “Tumacookery” will be off ered in the Art Center during registration, organizers said.

Patios surrounding the home of Marshall and Cathey Giesy are found on two sides of the house. A small patio, furnished with upholstered chairs, off the master bedroom’s sitting area is a winter patio to corral the sun that’s low in the sky.

Th eir completely unique two-bedroom home is reached by a dirt road on the east side of the Santa Cruz River and their property covers about 10 acres.

A huge patio on the north side of the house, accessed from the living room and dining room, is paved with fl agstone and looks onto a mesquite-studded area that draws large numbers or birds, both migrating and local. During the summer it off ers cool, breezy spots to sit.Marshall has been constructing the house since 1993 and says he still has a number of details he’s planning to fi nish. Cathey has chosen all the interior paint colors and created attractive ceramic tiles for the walls in the kitchen and master bathroom.Th e home’s “tall room” serves as a dining room or a concert space with a 20-foot ceiling. Leading from it is an exquisite curving stairway with mesquite treads that rise to a library and sleeping porch.

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Carole and Peter Benequista have lovingly enhanced one of the original homes built along the golf course on the No. 1 green on the Otero course. Built in 1965 as a two-bedroom home, it’s now grown to about 2,550 square feet with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a family room.Older residents refer to the home as “blue shutters” which fl ank the exterior side of the windows. Peter has done most of the

renovations himself since they purchased the home in 2001. Th e kitchen was restyled with new black granite counters and cherry cabinets, while the kitchen island has a mesquite top.Traditional Saltillo tile fl oors were installed by the couple but the entry retains its original tile fl oors of a style seen in traditional Mexican homes. Th e patios stretch along two sides of the residence. From the living room, a massive and

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Knowing how much many families in our community are in need during this time of year and how much we all have to be grateful for, your Rotary Club asked you to “Max the Mini” by fi lling up a Mini Cooper with food and/or cash to be donated to the Amado Food Bank. You came through in spades. You fi lled it 3 times.

With cooperation from the post offi ce and Patty Nigbur at the second annual Turkey Trot we collected a total of 346 lbs of food and $1525.00 in cash. You are generous people and it is great to share the joy of living in this community with you.

Your local Rotary club along with the other Rotary clubs around the world has participated in raising millions of dollars every year for great international projects such as eradicating polio from the face of the earth. Rotary also contributes to

supplying clean drinking water to many third world countries. It also contributes time, energy, money and other resources to making our local community a better place in which to live,

which is especially gratifying. Every year for the past ten years the Tubac Rotary club has sponsored the Taste of Tubac which has enable it to provide scholarships for local high school graduates to attend college and many other types of projects that benefi t Tubac and Santa Cruz county.

Because the “Max the Mini” project was so successful we intend to make it an annual event so we can continue to provide help where help is needed.

For more information about what Rotary is and does and how you can be a part of it call Byron Th ompson at (520) 398-2524 or Jeff Horwitz at (520) 619-1530

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Th e Tubac Rotary Club's third Poker Hike to "End Polio Now" took place on November 19th. It was a beautiful day for a nice walk along the Anza Trail. Th e hikers returned to the Secret Garden Inn for bread, freshly baked in the outdoor adobe brick oven, lunch and prizes. Th anks to the enthusiasm of the participants and the support from the sponsors the Rotary Club was able to contribute over $1,700 to the world wide eff ort to "End Polio Now".Th e world needs to be polio free and with only three countries still having new infections our goal is well within reach.

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Why do we fall apart when we age? Is it just inevitable? Must we resign ourselves to living our last decades in weakness, pain and dependency?Recent medical research has unlocked some of the key factors that cause us to decline. Th ese factors include (1) high insulin levels, (2) chronic infl ammation, and (3) declining hormones. But you can reverse these factors! Th is fi rst article will discuss how your food choices can dramatically aff ect your health by controlling (or not) your insulin.Dr. Jade Teta, a nationally-known naturopath and fi tness consultant, says:

Did you know a donut and a chicken breast have the same number of calories? Th e old way of thinking about food would have us believe whether you eat donuts or chicken breasts all day it really doesn't matter, simply eat less and you'll lose weight. Th is simplistic approach to body change ignores the hormonal impact of food. Food is more than just calories, but also provides chemical information for the body.

When you eat sugars or starches (like bread, pasta or cereal), they rapidly break down and pass from your stomach into your bloodstream. Your blood glucose level shoots up. Th is signals your pancreas to rev up its insulin production to return the blood glucose level to normal. In our culture, where many of us eat processed foods with lots of sugar and starch all day, we become hyper-producers of insulin. As we age, our pancreas can actually wear out; it can't produce enough insulin to get the excess glucose out of our blood. When that happens, you have diabetes. Blindness, stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and amputations are common outcomes of diabetes. Even if you don't develop full-blown diabetes, chronically high insulin levels wreak havoc on your body. Your energy wanes, and your risk factors for heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure all rise, and your waistline expands. YOUR WAIST SIZE IS THE BEST PREDICTOR OF YOUR FUTURE HEALTH, more so than cholesterol or blood pressure levels themselves. In the next article, I'll talk about why this is so.How can you save your pancreas and avoid both diabetes and obesity (or

reverse them if you have them)? All drugs for diabetes lose their eff ect over time, and there is no “magic pill” for obesity. You need to change your lifestyle if you want to regain your health for the long term. Exercise is a vital component, but food is the most potent “drug” you can take.Food, in fact, is a potent drug which not only sends signals to your body but also to your brain. It can change how you feel, and even what lifestyle choices you make.Dr. Teta again:

Every time you eat, your body releases hormonal signaling molecules that will determine whether you burn fat or store it, feel hungry or full, have cravings for junk food, or feel more or less motivated to exercise.

So how can we make sure that the food we eat sends us the right signals? What comprises a healthy diet?Over the past 20 years or so, nutrition science has supported the benefi ts of a “low glycemic” diet. “Glycemic” means “sugar in the blood”. A low glycemic diet prevents frequent surges of insulin by keeping your blood sugar fairly steady. When most people think of carbohydrates or “carbs”, they think of bread and other starches or sugars. But vegetables and fruits are carbohydrates too. So what's the diff erence between them? Th e carbs in vegetables and fruits (NOT fruit juices) go slowly into your bloodstream as glucose. Th ey do not trigger a surge of insulin. However, sugars, starches, and grains (even most “healthy whole grains”) including breads, pasta, fl our tortillas and cereals except oatmeal are broken down rapidly in the stomach. Th en they shoot into your bloodstream, alarming the pancreas and generating a fl ood of insulin. So it's carbs, not calories that matter as we age. Choose the healthy carbs: whole vegetables and fruits are generally “low glycemic” and should be the basis of your diet, along with lean meats or fi sh and some healthy fat (avocado, olive oil, nuts). Th e better your carb choices, the more energy you'll have, the less you'll crave sweets and starches, and the better you'll feel. As a bonus, you'll lose weight!NEXT TIME: infl ammation and why it's burning you up.

Healthy Aging Part I: Food As Informationby Carlton Baker, MD

Tubac meets Tibetby Carol St. JohnTh ere seems to be a golden thread connecting Tubac, Arizona and Mustang, Tibet. It began 8 years ago when Pema Bista arrived from her little mountain village to get a western education. She has made a deep impression on her friends and neighbors with her quiet, unassuming and responsible nature. One of her new friends traveled back to Tibet with her to see the beautiful land from whence she came. Joanna Corrigan was deeply moved by the people she met and the circumstances she discovered. She wanted to share her experience with the people of Tubac.

So it was not insignifi cant that this past month Pema’s cousin, Lama Ngawang, a practicing Buddhist monk, arrived to off er his teachings with the Tubac Meditation community and meet the people of a village he describes as physically very much like his own. Not only did the landscape feel familiar to him, soon the people became familiar, too. Th e Tubac Center for the Arts coordinated a show in honor of his arrival and his art. For a week, Lama Ngawang worked on a sand mandala in the center’s main gallery, surrounded by

western examples of the meditative theme. Th e center’s show was a magnifi cent example of how one part of the world aff ects another. Th e western mandalas were composed of everything from safety pins to quilted cloth, and like traditional Tibetan Th angka paintings were worthy of respect and study. Unlike the Tibetan sand painting they will be preserved over time, and bear the names of their creators. Ng ‘s mandala was a lesson of intense concentration, admired by many in its creation only to be ritually dissolved in the Santa Cruz River; the dissolution was a lesson

in the transient nature of the universe. About sixty people participated in the ceremony from Tubac’s little bridge on the eastern side of town. But this was not the end of Lama Ngawang’s Tubac experience. Before he was to depart, a grand Tibetan feast, cooked by Pema and her family members was presented to the community via Elvira’s Restaurant and funded by Joanna Corrigan. Lama Ngawang was joined by Lama Geshe Jampa of Phoenix and more than eighty people from the village to hear about Mustang, its needs, its people and the non- profi t foundation and Th e Great Compassion Boarding School founded by Lama Ngawang; a school for boys and girls from kindergarten age through high school. Tibetan culture is being marginalized more and more each year as the Chinese try to extinguish their teachings and culture. Lama Ngawang feels that only educational opportunity can keep the ancestral knowledge alive and bring the children into the modern world. He spoke of equality of opportunity and justice and the power of individuals to make a diff erence. Th is is a man with such power. He has a mission and he is the living proof of what a gentle, intelligent, focused and farsighted person can do. One cannot help but be moved in his presence and want to help in some way. Th e people of Tubac did. Th ey gave from the heart and the received a mighty blessing in return.

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TUBAC'S: AN ART EXPERIENCEWords and photos by Kristine White

Th e “ Tubac: An Art Experience” event was held November 3rd and 4th with 17 galleries and 45 working artists participating in the annual Tubac Chamber of Commerce event. Celebrating the artistic process and giving acknowledgement to visiting and local working artists, “working studio” tents were set up throughout the Tubac Village. Works of art in several mediums ( Jewelry, pottery, sculpture, painting, were created right before visitors’ eyes and live music fl oated through the streets.

Top, left: Plaza road was packed with cars in Tubac on Sunday, November 4th during the Tubac Chamber’s Art Experience, a weekend-long event.

Top, right: Navajo Silversmiths Monroe and Lillie Ashley of Keams Canyon, Arizona, soldered and cut new silver jewelry designs in the back of Old Presidio Traders. Th ey have provided owner Garry Hembree with handmade retail and custom jewelry for the past 30 years.

Bottom, left: Artist Cynthia “CK” Weardon, owner of the Red Door Gallery on Plaza Road, talks to visitors at her outdoor display. Weardon creates original works of art, fi lled with images of the Native American and Hispanic cultures.

Bottom, right: Plein-Air painter Leigh Morrison completes an oil painting on canvas of Tubac Road on Tubac Road on Sunday. Morrison happily reported that she sold a painting on Saturday, and her work (including jewelry) is represented by Lily’s of Tubac in the Mercado de Baca shopping & dining area.

Kristine White is a freelance photographer living in Tubac.

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A perfect weekend of entertainment that combined cultural, educational, crafting and fundraising activities took place at the Tumacacori National

Historical Park on Dec. 1-2. Th e Fiesta’s purpose is to celebrate and recognize the many cultures associated with the Santa Cruz Valley, as it is stated in the program presented by the National Park Service. Every year, this event attracts visitor from all

over our region and of all ages who come to experience demonstrations that include Native American dances and rituals, Mexican folklore and other activities like rawhide braiding, hair rope making, fl ower making and more. Th e National Park Service and its partners Friends of Tumacacori and Western National Park Association sponsor this celebration.

The 42nd Annual “Fiesta de Tumacacori”

ImagesAbove: I was inspired by the passion for what they do and the love I felt when talking to this family. Guillermo Roques; his wife Gloria Moroyoqui de Roques; their son, Manuel Roques Moroyoqui and their great-grandson Alexis Quiroga Roques. At the Fiesta, Mrs. Gloria Moroyoqui was demonstrating the making of paper fl owers. She has been dedicated to this profession for over 27 years. She has traveled all over the country presenting her work and she has had over 49 recognitions including one for her participation at the Smithsonian Institution on the “1993 Festival of American Folklife,” in Washington D.C., she says.Facing pageTop left: Dancers from the group Seguridad Social de Nogales, Sonora who for 31 years have been performing at the Fiesta. Th ey presented dances from all states in Mexico directed by their teacher Heidy Gastellum,

Top, right: Pedro Balderrama, the father of “La Familia Balderrama Dancing horses,” demonstrated how his horse can gracefully move to the sounds of mariachi music. Balderrama, along with his children Jolanne and Pedro Jr. have participated in many traditional celebrations in Southern Arizona including the Tucson Rodeo Parade and the “Christmas Light Parade” in Nogales. Bottom, left: Jolanne Balderrama, one of the family members of the “La Familia Balderrama Dancing horses,” was ready to perform along with her horse to the mariachi sounds of “Mariachi Sonido de Mexico.” Bottom, center: With plenty of food from where to choose, this young attendant enjoys his selection of roasted corn.Bottom, right: Trumpeter from the “Mariachi Luz de Luna” from TucsonTh ese and more pictures are available at www.beemerstudios.com

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