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December 2013 V ol . X No . 2

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'� e Villager is made available in racks and at businesses throughout the Santa Cruz Valley and also made available at public libraries in Arivaca, Green Valley, Nogales, Rio Rico and numerous Tucson Libraries and businesses. December 2013 circulation: 9,000

NEXT ISSUE comes out fi rst week in January

Volume X Number 2 December 2013

Cover:

"Color y Vida"Photograph by Paula Beemer.

Th e Tubac Villager is taking advantage of Facebook to off er more useful information to its readers. Paula Beemer, a freelance writer and photographer for the Villager, now oversees the content on the Facebook page, said Villager Publisher Joseph Birkett.“It’s to have a better connection with the public to support the eff orts of the publisher and advertisers,” Beemer said.Having an online presence has become an essential part of businesses; customers greatly rely on it to fi nd addresses, hours of operation, product specifi cations, deals and more. A website is a great way to start, but sometimes customers want more than that, they want to interact, they want to see what’s new and they want to connect with the business and the people behind them and that is one thing Facebook can provide. Beemer said the Tubac Villager Facebook page “will allow users to voice their opinion regarding an article we published, make positive comments, ask questions or establish concerns as well as share their interests.” It will allow readers to fi nd some of the articles published in the paper and share them with friends and family who may not have access to the publication. “From time to time I will dig into the archives to fi nd articles and pictures that may be of interest to the community,” she said.“I would like for the Facebook page to support whatever eff orts organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, Tubac Center of the Arts or other non-profi ts make, especially with spreading the word on upcoming events.” Because the Villager is published once a month, sometimes event organizers don’t submit their information in time for it to be printed. Having the Facebook page provides visibility. Announcements and press releases sent to the Villager for the printed version can be uploaded by Beemer on the Facebook page, along

with links to the web site of the nonprofi t or the business that has an event planned.“My eff orts will also be in providing useful, interesting and fun content to the visitors. To do this I will be asking the experts, which are the businesses you fi nd in the paper to contribute material of value to the readers -in terms benefi t all parties. Th e business may get some traffi c to their website or store and the reader potentially will learn something new. For example, realtor Sally Robling off ered: -four benefi ts of selling a home in the winter and four reasons to buy a home in the winter- I really hope to

have more contributors like her to make the page successful.”To visit the Tubac Villager Facebook page, a person doesn’t have to be registered with Facebook. Just use your computer search engine and type in “Tubac Villager Facebook page” to get to the site, Beemer said.Th e Facebook page off ers an additional venue for people to see photos taken in Tubac. Beemer’s photos from local events are published in the Tubac Villager but space can be limited. She

now posts extra photos on the Facebook page. People might see themselves, their relatives or their friends when they check out the pages.She’s also building excitement for upcoming events by posting photos that she took at the same event one year earlier, she said.Th e Tubac Villager has its own web site, www.tubacvillager.com, where the entire newspaper is available in online magazine format.

To contact Paula Beemer, send an email to [email protected] or call her at (520) 248-1219.

Meanwhile, individuals and groups should continue to submit press releases or suggest articles ideas to the

Villager at [email protected] or call (520) 398-3980.

VillaGer’s Facebook PaGe has mo re inF or maT ion

by Kathleen Vandervoet

ONGOING@ the Church at Tubac - Wednesdays: AWANA Clubs 6:30-8pm. The Church at Tubac, 2242 West Frontage Road, Tubac. All children from the age of 3 years old and up through high school are welcome. Sundays: The Church at Tubac Sunday Morning Worship. Sunday School at 10am; Worship Service at 11am. 2242 West Frontage Road, Tubac. (520) 398-2325.@ the Patagonia Lake - Mondays & Fridays, 9am - Bird Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park. Free after admission to Park. Meet at east end of Campground. Saturdays & Sundays - Avian Boat Tours of Patagonia Lake on at 9am and 10:15. Lake Discovery Tours at 11:30 AM. Twilight Tours on Saturday evenings. Reservations Required. Call Visitor Center 520-287-2791 to reserve and to � nd out time of departure for Twilight Tour. Cost: $5 per person per tour. Saturdays - Junior Ranger Activities at 2pm at the Visitor Center.Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - The discussion group of the Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meets every Wednesdays thru December on Wednesdays. Questions? Call Headquarters at 520.838.0590.Sundays, 9am - Worship at All Saints Anglican Church, Assumption Chapel, 9 Amado Montosa Rd, Amado. 520-777-6601.Now thru December 17 - Tubac Across Three Centuries. Three views of Tubac, Arizona, in three centuries are depicted in three paintings by noted Tubac artist Roy Purcell. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street. $5 adults, $2 youth (7-13), children free (0-6). 520-398-2252, [email protected] Thru Dec 29 - Best of the West, Fine Western Art Exhibit featuring selected works from the Mountain Oyster Club at the Tubac Center of the Arts. Now Thru January 31 - “Snapshots of Southern Arizona's Past Through Moments in the Present"The Tubac Presidio will host a new exhibit by award-winning photographer Patricia Descalzi. Descalzi captures moments and traditions from Southern Arizona’s past with beautiful images of Tubac’s historical Presidio, the Mission at San Xavier del Bac, Tucson's Barrio Viejo, and the wranglers of the famed White Stallion Ranch. Included with Park admission $5 adult, $2 youth (7–13), children free. Meet the Artist Reception on Sunday, October 27. Tubac Presidio open daily 9am-5pm. 520-398-2252.

* * * * *December 10, 9am at the Green Valley Joyner Library - Babies, Blankets and Borders. invites you to make a blanket for a newborn in Mexico whose mom cannot a� ord the supplies she needs. We supply the fabric. No sewing skills are needed. If you can use scissors and know how to tie a knot, you can do it! Come and join our friendly group.

December 10, 15 & 29 - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s � rst newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252. Dec 7 from 11-3pm, Dec 10 from 9:30 to 12:30pm, Dec 15 & 29 from 11 to 3pm.December 11 & 28, 10am-noon - Walking Tours of Tubac's Art History. Learn why Tubac is the town where "Art and History Meet." Join Gwen Gri� n for the Tubac Presidio Park's newest walking tour to discover where Tubac's � rst artists worked and hear stories of their creative lives. The tour ends at the Tubac Center of the Arts where you will view the work of Tubac’s artists and enjoy light refreshments. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $20 fee includes admission to tour the Tubac Presidio Park and the Tubac Center of the Arts. Tour limited to 20 people; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or [email protected]. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.December 11, 6pm - RRHS Winter Choir Concert, at the Rio Rico High School, Cafetorium. Please join the Rio Rico Choir Program for our Winter Band Concert. This evening's concert will feature the Rio Rico High School choir and selected small group/individual choral numbers. Music will include choral settings of Emily Dickinson's "Will There Really Be a Morning," the Iroquis lullaby "Ho, Ho Watanay," Two French Noels, Jingle Bell Rock, and more. We hope to see you there. There is no charge for admission.December 11, 7-9pm - A Magical Musical Holiday Party at the Tubac Center of the Arts. Featuring Tubac Singers, Donna Thoreson's Piano Magic, Wine, Champagne & wonderful treats to eat compliments of the Tubac Golf Resort. Tickets $25. Call 520-398-2371. December 12, 2pm - Book Event: Dan Goss Anderson. Local author Dan Goss Anderson will discuss his novel "Stephen Downing Is Dead" and describe how he came to select Tucson's Territorial Court in 1905 as the setting for his dramatic tale of cowardice, ambition, and real love. When he is not writing, Dan practices law as a criminal defense attorney. He is a southern Arizona native and has lived in Tubac since 2003. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252.December 13, 20 & 27, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene, every Friday from mid-November through March 2014. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s � rst 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 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or [email protected]. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.December 13 & 27, 11-2pm - Living History: Chocolate in Spanish Colonial Tubac. Explore the history, geography, and culture of chocolate in New Spain. Park Volunteer will guide you through the test kitchens of the Mayan, Aztec and Spanish Colonials, demonstrating how chocolate was processed and discussing its role in the diet, medicine and social customs of the times. Sample the energy drink that fueled the 1775-1776 Anza expedition from Tubac to San Francisco. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252.

December 13th, 5-10pm - Night in Bethlehem. Everyone is welcome to our community outreach event of the Night in Bethlehem. Come experience our church's production of what Bethlehem may have looked like on the night Jesus was born. The Church at Tubac, 2242 West Frontage Road, Tubac. (520) 398-2325December 14, 11am-3pm - Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado. Celebrate the holiday season at our � fth annual Holiday Open House. Meet Gulliver, our mascot and symbol of horse rescue, and our other 40+ equine "residents". Relax and enjoy live music by Amber Norgaard, food, ra� es, and, of course, shopping at Gulliver's General Store! Works by local artisans will also be on display for purchase. Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated. Information on all of our programs will be available including volunteer opportunities, horse sponsorship and horse adoption. Parking and admission are free. Handicapped parking will be available.For the safety of horses and humans, no dogs will be allowed. For more information call 398-2814 or visit our website: equinevoices.org.December 14, 2pm - “The Navajo Code Talkers” - Presentation by Jack Lasseter. Popular speaker Jack Lasseter shares the history of the famous Navajo Code Talkers in the Paci� c during WWII. Their story is told through the eyes of Chester Nez, who like so many other Navajos, just wanted to serve his country and make his father proud. It is a truly stirring account of American patriots that should never be forgotten. First in a series of Arizona history talks by Mr. Lasseter hosted by the Tubac Presidio. 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 bene� t the community e� ort to “Save the Presidio.” At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.December 14, 3-8pm - 3rd Annual Cowboy Christmas. Join Rogoway Turquoise Tortise Gallery and Tubac Territory, on Calle Baca, for this bene� t for the TCA's Hi-Art program. 3-4pm Quick Draw competition, 4:30-5:30 Charity Auction, 6-8pm Dinner and Western Swing music. 520-398-2041. December 14, 7pm - Discover Patagonia Lake Past and Present Join Rita Bradley & Andy Gould for pictorial tour of the lake and Natural Area, its plants, animals and fascinating history. At the Visitor Center.December 15, 2pm - Carving the Woods of the Southwest - Meet the Artist Roger Ulrich. Woodworking artist Roger Ulrich selects pieces of acacia, mesquite, juniper, ironwood, and Arizona walnut for their character and personality with their natural � aws and blemishes. Without lathes or other turning implements, he creates one-of-a-kind sculptures suitable for centerpiece display, and many are appropriate vessels for food service. The Tubac Presidio is delighted to show a number of Roger's pieces on Sunday, December 15. At 2pm we will host a reception with wine and light refreshments. Fee $7.50 includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac..December 16, 4:30pm - Moonlight Hike. Experience a view of Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water, a � ashlight and perhaps a walking stick. Trail is moderately di� cult with a 350' elevation gain. Call to register at 520.287.2791. Meet at the Patagonia Lake Visitor Center.December 17, 9am at the Green Valley Joyner Library - Babies, Blankets and Borders. invites you to make a blanket for a newborn in Mexico whose mom cannot a� ord the supplies she needs. We supply the fabric. No sewing skills are needed. If you can use scissors and know how to tie a knot, you can do it! Come and join our friendly group.December 17, 6pm 8pm - Tumacacori under the Full Moon Join rangers on tours through the Tumacacori historic Tumacacori park by candle and lantern light. Bring warm clothes and a sense of adventure. $3.00 admission to the park. 398-2341 for more informationDecember 18, 10am-noon - 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. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520- 398-2252 or [email protected]. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252.December 19, 1-3pm - Green Valley Genealogical Society presents: Clarice Bird, "Give Me Land, Lots of Land." This presentation will discuss types of land records and their genealogical signi� cance. We will talk about the federal land system, homestead records, and deeds. We will show how to access land records. Short Program: Andy Rosen, "Why it's Essential for Genealogists to Document Detailed Oral Histories of Living Relatives." Meetings feature genealogical items for Door Prizes, Silent Auctions and Ra� es. Refreshments will be served. Visitors are welcome. Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or [email protected]) for more information, or go to www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azgvgs/ (or Google: azgvgs). At the St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Cañada Dr., Green Valley.December 19, 2pm - Book Event - Roger Naylor and Route 66. “Arizona Kicks on Route 66” written by Roger Naylor and photographed by Larry Lindahl makes a rollicking jaunt across the iconic highway. Discover incredible scenery, small town getaways and homemade pie along Mother Road. For the ultimate road trip, you need the ultimate road trip book. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 520-398-2252.December 19, 7pm - WATOTO Children's Choir presents eautiful Africa Come see, hear and experience the message of hope and the Gospel of Christ performed by orphaned children from Uganda through song and dance. For tickets call (520) 398-2325. $2/person, children 10 years and under are free. www.watoto.com (This event is neither sanctioned nor sponsored by the Sahuarita Uni� ed School District. It is provided as a community service.) At the Sahuarita District Auditorium, 350 West Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita.December 21, 7pm - Ghost Towns & Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County Step back into the Wild West with Ron & Judy King for a look at Arizona's raucous history. At the Patagonia Lake Visitor Center. 520-287-2791.December 22, 2pm - Southwestern Christmas Concert with Ted Ramirez. Artist-in-Residence Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez will perform a Christmas concert in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse. Recognized as the foremost Southwestern folksinger and storyteller, Ramirez is known for his powerful voice, original guitar style and insightful musical view of his beloved Southwest. A Tucson native, Ramirez founded the Santa Cruz River Band and has shared the stage with many legendary musicians including Travis Edmonson, Lalo Guerrero and Linda Ronstadt. He is a direct descendent of the � rst Spanish families who settled the Tubac Presidio in 1752 which adds a personal connection to his stories and songs. Tickets $18 adults, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call for reservations, 520-398-2252. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac.December 25, noon-7pm - Christmas Feast at Stables Ranch Grille at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. $40 per person for a Three Course plated dinner. 520-398-2678 for reservations.


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December 31, doors open at 7pm, dinner at 8 - New Year's Eve Holiday Feast at Stables Ranch Grille at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. $79 per person. Entertainment by Beau Renfro & Clear Country, party favors and Champagne Toast at midnight. 520-398-2678 for reservations. January 1, 9am - First Day Hikes Join our volunteers & sta� for one of two hikes: Overlook Hike for a great view of the lake... or Petroglyph Site Hike across the lake (some rock-scrambling required). Wear sturdy shoes; bring water, and perhaps a walking stick. Call to register at 520.287.2791.January 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene, every Friday from mid-November through March 2014. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s � rst 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 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or [email protected]. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 3, 11am-3pm; January 12, 11am-3pm; January 25, 11am-3pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s � rst newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 7, 9am at the Green Valley Joyner Library - Babies, Blankets and Borders. invites you to make a blanket for a newborn in Mexico whose mom cannot a� ord the supplies she needs. We supply the fabric. No sewing skills are needed. If you can use scissors and know how to tie a knot, you can do it! Come and join our friendly group.January 7 thru 22 - The Enchantment of Southern India Tour. Join Tubac's Fiesta Tours International on an exotic tour of wildlife, ancient cultures, colorful temples, wonderful people, amazing accommodations and delectable food. $4545 per person double occupancy. 520-398-9705.January 10, 11am-2pm - Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period. Volunteers dressed in period clothing describe the combination of native and introduced foods enjoyed by the Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. $5 adult, $2

youth 7-13, children free. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 11, 2 pm - The Life and Times of Tom Je� ords, Blood Brother of Cochise – Presented by Van Fowers. Born in Chautauqua, New York in 1832, Tom Je� ords began his adventurous life as a steamboat captain. He joined the Union Army, got into mining, and managed a stage line for Wells & Fargo in southeast Arizona. After Cochise’s band attacked and killed 14 of his men, Je� ords met alone with Cochise and the two became fast friends. Learn how Je� ords was instrumental in creating peace in the region and what he did after Cochise death to maintain that peace. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 12, 1-4pm - Paws Patrol's Cat Adoption Fair - the second Sunday of each month at Green Valley Canine, 750 W Camino Casa Verde. All cats and kittens are raised in our foster homes. The adoption fee for all cats is: $35 for 1 and $50 for 2. For more information, call 520-207-4024 or see our website, greenvalleypawspatrol.org.January 12, 2 pm - Concert: National � atpick guitar champion Peter McLaughlin. McLaughlin, renown for his intricate arrangements and stunning virtuosity on guitar, is well known in the Tucson music scene for his country and bluegrass style. He started playing the guitar at the age of eight and was soon jamming at bluegrass festivals and � ddlers conventions. He took top honors at the National Flatpicking Championship, Telluride Bluegrass Guitar Championship, National Country Music Awards, 4-Corner States Bluegrass Guitar Championship, and Arizona State Guitar Championship. The concert will be held in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse. Admission to the concert is $18 for adults, free admission for children 14 and under. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. For reservations, please call 520-398-2252 or email [email protected]. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252. January 16, 2pm - 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. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or [email protected]. Private tours for � ve or more can be scheduled; call or e-mail the Park to arrange. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 17 & 31, 11am-2pm - Living History: Chocolate in Spanish Colonial Tubac. Explore the history, geography, and culture of chocolate in New Spain. Park Volunteer will guide you through the test kitchens of the Mayan, Aztec and Spanish Colonials, demonstrating how chocolate was processed

and discussing its role in the diet, medicine and social customs of the times. Sample the energy drink that fueled the 1775-1776 Anza expedition from Tubac to San Francisco. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 18, 10am-4pm - Tubac Center of the Arts HOME TOUR! Six beautiful homes are featured in the self-guided Tubac Center of the Arts Home Tour. Tour proceeds bene� t the many programs of the non-pro� t art center. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members and can be reserved in advance by calling the art center at (520) 398-2371. On the day of the tour, tickets and maps will be available at the art center.January 18, 2pm - The Famous Juan Bautista de Anza Expeditions to California - Presentation by Jack Lasseter. This is the story, as only Jack can tell it, of Juan Bautista de Anza’s two famous trips in the1770s, in which he guided Spanish immigrants overland from Tubac to California, � rst to Monterrey, and then to settle what would become today’s San Francisco. Who went, why did they go, and what was it like on the trail? It was one of the most important expeditions in the history of the West; some historians say more so than that of Lewis and Clark, and its story is fascinating. 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 bene� t the community e� ort to “Save the Presidio.” At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street. 520-398-2252.January 19, 2 pm - Northern Jaguar Project – Presentation by Diana Hadley. Renowned for their power, strength, beauty, and grace, jaguars once roamed across much of the southern United States. Today, these predators are vanishing throughout the Americas, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Learn about the Project and what it is doing to save the population of endangered jaguars, and the dozens of other threatened wildlife species found in the region. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 21, 9am at the Green Valley Joyner Library - Babies, Blankets and Borders. invites you to make a blanket for a newborn in Mexico whose mom cannot a� ord the supplies she needs. We supply the fabric. No sewing skills are needed. If you can use scissors and know how to tie a knot, you can do it! Come and join our friendly group.January 23, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Tubac's Art History. Learn why Tubac is the town where "Art and History Meet." Join Gwen Gri� n and Nancy Valentine for the Tubac Presidio Park's newest walking tour to discover where Tubac's � rst artists worked and hear stories of their creative lives. The tour ends at the Tubac Center of the Arts where you will view the work of Tubac’s artists and enjoy light refreshments. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $20 fee includes admission to tour the Tubac Presidio Park and

the Tubac Center of the Arts. Tour limited to 10 people; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or [email protected]. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 24, 11am-2pm - Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period. When the Spanish soldiers and their families settled Tubac in 1752, there was no doctor or surgeon among them. It was the responsibility of the women to treat their family's physical complaints and wounds. Medicine was basic and dependent on herbs and plants known for their healing properties. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by “curanderas” (healers) to treat illness and injuries. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 25, 2 pm - Harwood Steiger – Presentation by Cynthia deVillemarette. The scholarship on the textile artist Harwood Steiger is meager. But the impact of the artist and his work in the village of Tubac is signi� cant. This presentation will touch upon the artist’s life in Tubac, his approach to his art, and his many community contributions. Harwood Steiger was a true mid-century artist who loved the Sonoran Desert, the plants and animals which thrive here, and the many people and places he came to know. In addition to his whimsical representations of desert life, he produced stunning abstractions that are as exciting today as they were in the 1950s through the 1970s. Attendees are encouraged to wear any Harwood Steiger garments they may own. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252.January 26, 2 pm - Seeds of Change, Bones of Contention – Presentation by Deni Seymour. Dr. Deni Seymour is a leading regional authority on Native American and Spanish colonial archaeology. Recent excavations on sites in the San Pedro and Santa Cruz valleys have produced evidence of wheat, beans, maize, and fossilized animal remains that has been curiously preserved. Dr. Seymour will present documentary and archaeological evidence to help understand the character of these crops, and their role in O'odham life in the1690s. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park. At Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac. 520-398-2252. Send your Event Listing to the Tubac Villager

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elecTric Vehicle charGerin Tubac

Old Presidio Traders at 27 Tubac Rd. began off ering a free charging station for electric vehicles in early November. It’s the fi rst public charging station in Santa Cruz County.Owner Garry Hembree said he’s happy to do it to encourage drivers who may want to travel from Tucson to Tubac but need a charge to get home again. Located at the northwest corner of his shop, it’s a 7.2 kilowatt charger and considered a Level II charger.An employee vehicle is parked in front of the charger to reserve the space, so anyone who needs to use the charger is invited to come in and ask to park in front of it.Th e long-time Tubac business, open since 1982, sells Native American jewelry, pottery, baskets and gift items.

holiday bonus aT Fire disTricT

Employees of the Tubac Fire District are receiving a $300 holiday bonus each, said Fire Chief Kevin

Keeley. Th e board voted Nov. 20 to approve the spending, even though Keeley cautioned them that the budget is becoming tight due to lower property valuations on which taxes are based. Part time employees, called reserves, will also receive a bonus but at a lesser amount based on the hours they work.In other news at the Nov. 20 meeting, board members heard that new communications radios have been purchased for much less than they were budgeted for.Keeley said they found a supplier and tried out radios before placing a large order and are pleased with them. A total of 25 radios were bought for about $5,700, with the budgeted amount being $20,000.

Trash Fee schedule discussed

A public hearing by the Board of Supervisors was scheduled for Dec. 11 for public comment concerning the adoption of a resolution to increase the solid waste user fees. Th e fee to drop off garbage and recyclables at the Tubac Transfer Station will probably rise. Th e topic has been the subject of committee meetings and reports for several months.An advisory committee was appointed by the supervisors several months ago and they worked with county employees to develop the recommendation as a result of budget concerns that the facility runs at a defi cit. Th at recommendation was given to the supervisors at an Oct. 9 meeting. Th e committee recommendation included: Reducing days open in Tubac from four to three, Saturday, Sunday and Monday; raising the cost in Tubac from $7 to $8 per load to drop off garbage and any recyclables; planning to buy a glass chipper for the entire county’s use so glass can be compressed before being shipped off , to reduce transportation costs.

hisTorical socieTy announces meeTinG

Th e board of directors of the Tubac Historical Society announced in a mailing that the annual meeting and election of a new board will be held Th ursday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Tubac Community Center. Th e group did not hold an annual meeting in January 2013 as the bylaws called for so it’s been nearly two years since the last election.Th e issue of the legality of the 2012 board of directors was challenged by a group of members and that progressed to court action. A Nov. 22 settlement agreement was fi led at Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Dec. 2.One anomaly is that the newsletter mailed by

Garry Hembree, owner of Old Presidio Traders, shows the free charging station for electric vehicles at his shop. Photo Kathleen Vandervoet

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the Tubac Historical Society’s board said individuals must pay their dues by Jan. 15 to be able to vote at the Jan. 23 meeting. A court document however, specified Jan. 1 as the required date. The document is titled Notice of Filing Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release. The Notice also states that votes by proxy will be allowed and the newsletter mailed to members doesn’t mention that.

Tubac’s schadler wins sTaTe TiTle

Rio Rico High School freshman Alexandra “Allie” Schadler, 14, who has grown up in Tubac, won the cross country Div. III State Championship held Nov. 9 at the Cave Creek Golf Course in Phoenix. She completed the 3.1-mile event in 18 minutes, 38 seconds. A few weeks later, she ran in the five-state Southwest Regionals, which is a qualifier for the national competition. In that one she finished 16th out of 229 competitors and only the top five went on to national.Her parents work for Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 where her father, Steve, is an administrator and is the volunteer cross country

coach, and her mother, Toni, is a teacher.The strong performances of Allie’s teammates helped bring home the Division III state title for Rio Rico, with 89 points compared to 132 points for second-place finishers Mingus Union High School, bringing home the state title for the first time since 2007.

cPr classes monThly

The Tubac Fire District offers monthly First Aid and CPR classes, and also CPR for health care providers. Classes are scheduled when sufficient people call to register, said Bennie Martinez, public education officer. The cost is $45.Classes are held at Fire Station No. 2 which is in Rio Rico at the corner of West Frontage Road and Camino Lito Galindo near the Peck Canyon interchange. For information or to register, call 398-2255, and leave a message for Martinez or for Capt. Ben Guerrero.

GrouP hoPes To buy hisToric ProPerTy

A new nonprofit, Save Rex Ranch, has formed with the goal of raising money online and through donors to purchase the property and repurpose

it as a world-class cultural arts institution offering residencies, workshops and public programs.Rex Ranch is a historic 50-acre property developed in the Sonoran desert in Amado and vacant since 2012.The campaign is now live and accepting donations on Rally.org - a crowd funding site which has committed to promoting and advising the funding campaign as it develops. “This is definitely a new and unorthodox approach in real estate to use social funding to try and save a property like this,” said Save Rex Ranch board of directors founding member and Tucson-based Tierra Antigua Realty agent, Calvin J. Case, who is representing the organization in the sale. The organization has a limited and exclusive window of opportunity to raise the minimum $735,000 needed to secure the property. The pre-negotiated sales contract gives the non-profit until Dec. 16 to bring in the needed funding. Save Rex Ranch hopes for an additional $227,500 to kick-start the organization, steward the ranch and restore its buildings.Comments, ideas and questions from the public can be sent to [email protected]. To donate, visit www.rally.org/saverexranch.

(For comments or questions, contact Kathleen Vandervoet at [email protected])

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Rio Rico High School freshman Alexandra “Allie” Schadler won the cross country Div. III State Championship. Photo Kathleen Vandervoet

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“Max the Mini,” the annual food drive to benefit the Amado Community Food Bank, was conducted by the Tubac Rotary Club during the last weeks of November with four different appearances of an attention-getting red Mini Cooper mainly at the Tubac Post Office and once at Plaza de Anza during the celebration of the fun walk/run “Tubac Turkey Trot” on Thanksgiving Day.Meanwhile, news that the food bank’s mission will change at the end of December was a disappointment in the community.The food drive was a total success said Byron Thompson, Rotary member and owner of the Mini. Food donations added up to 602 pounds and monetary contributions to a little over $2,600, Byron reported.The efforts were also combined with donations gathered by other business and local groups like: Women Who Wine, Mirage and Bird, Tubac Together as well as Julie Jung and Carol Conklin from the Tubac Post Office. Thompson, on behalf of the Tubac Rotary, explained how grateful they are to them and all the contributors.Tubac Rotary Club uses any opportunity they have to support the Amado Community Food Bank as they consider their service extremely valuable to the community of Santa Cruz County, explained Thompson.To get a better understanding of their operation I visited their facility and interviewed Mildred Lopez Feliciano, executive director. Lopez Feliciano described a typical day at the facility, explained important aspects of the organization and shared some statistics.The Amado Community Food Bank is a branch of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. It -opened in 1988 and it serves families, also referred as “clients” from Nogales, Arivaca, Sahuarita, Tubac, Amado, Tumacacori, Rio Rico and more. In the last 12 months (November 2012- to November 2013) they have served an average of 1,482 clients a month and each client receives approximately 80 pounds or more of food, depending on availability, explained Lopez Feliciano. Food donations come from different sources, and the vast majority comes from the Community Food Bank warehouse. Then, a large portion with supplemental items come from individuals through operations like food drives, from businesses such as a specific Wal-Mart and in smaller amounts from individual Costco and Target stores in Tucson.Lopez explained that the branch in Amado has been more than a food bank, it has been a place where those in need have found a little heaven and genuine support. “Individuals come to me for things like helping them understand bank statements and fill up forms,” she added.

It is no surprise to her that clients come all the way from Nogales, when Nogales has two food banks, because it is about relationships, she said.A decision was recently made by the executive board of directors of Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to let the Green Valley-Sahuarita Community Food Bank

take over the management of the Amado facility.Lopez Feliciano explained that the bank will become a distribution center. As to what changes that implies, she was unable to answer to her clients or to me because she has not been told. She shows a natural disappointment, not only because all four employees are being terminated, but also, because it was a very sudden decision that neither she nor the advisory board was informed about, a board that shares her feelings as I was told by Martha Eckhard, vice president of the board.“If there were financial issues to run the facility, how come nobody told us, we could have done something about it,” Lopez Feliciano explained. There are some discrepancies between the information given to the news media and the actual numbers, specifically in terms of clients served and amount of food provided to each of them. The published numbers made them appear less needy than in reality, she added.The 10 years she has been serving in Amado have made her very aware of the needs and struggles of this community and she only hopes that whatever decisions are made regarding the Amado Community Food Bank will be in the best interest of those depending on it.This community is underserved and lacking resources. It is a hard working community. She hopes that no services are sacrificed or made harder to obtain, she added.In order to receive answers about the future of the operation as well as an explanation of the reasons behind the decision, a meeting is scheduled on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Amado Food bank facility located at 28720 S. Nogales Highway, Amado, - Eckhart said.This meeting is expected to have the participation of church leaders, employees and members of the executive board of directors of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and members of the advisory board of the Amado Community Food Bank of which Tubac resident and Rotarian, David Geddes,is the president.Members of the community are welcome to attend. More information can be obtained by calling David Geddes at (520) 345-9644 or Mildred Lopez at the Amado Community Food Bank (520) 398-2479.Donations are still welcome and encouraged at the facility in Amado and operations continue as is until Dec. 31.

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(Top) Parked in front of the Tubac Post Office was the red Mini, used for "stuffing," and the costumed turkey who attracted the community’s attention to take part in this initiative sponsored by the Tubac Rotary Club, the organization which has been a great supporter of the Amado Community Food Bank. (Middle) The Amado Community Food Bank is located at 28720 S. Nogales Highway, Amado serves an average of 1,482 clients per month. (Bottom) Employees gather just before closing time. Enrique Moreno (left) who has worked as a truck driver and in the warehouse for eight years, Mildred Lopez Feliciano, the executive director for 10 years, Doug Higdon (back), also truck driver and warehouse worker for six years and Araceli Rodriguez, seated, administrative assistant for two and a half years. Photos by Paula Beemer

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Th e event sponsored by the National Park Service and Friends of Tumacacori National Historical Park was recently celebrated at the mission grounds in Tumacacori. Th is memorable two-day event takes place every year as a way to recognize and celebrate the cultural heritage of the Santa Cruz Valley. Cultures including Mexican, American and Native American have joined to create the one that exemplifi es this region and during this party they are represented with music, dance, food and demonstrations off ered at the park.Th e participation included 12 performers, 54 vendors and various cooperating sister parks and other agencies. From the vendors, participants were able to buy traditional foods such as juicy carne asada tacos, perfectly-roasted corn and fried bread topped with refried beans, to name a few. Some of the performers included in the program were folklórico dancers, Native American dancers, bluegrass musicians, mariachis and the popular La Familia Balderrama Dancing Horses.

Visitors were also able to fi nd crafts like the attractive and original Christmas ornaments sold at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park booth, all hand-made with corn husk or the paper fl owers by Mrs. Gloria Mayoroqui who not only makes fl owers but composes beautiful prose that she is happy to share.Th e celebration is always fun and enriching for the whole family, and children have plenty of options to get hands-on experiences like making adobe, grinding mesquite beans, making elaborate crafts and more. During the event, the park off ered guided tours to the Santa Cruz River and tours to the historic mission. Th e entrance to the park and the museum was free of charge, but visitors had the option to make a donation. Close to 2,000 people attended the fi esta.More information about this event can be obtained by calling Fiesta Coordinators Anita Badertscher or Gabby Cook at (520) 398-2341.

(Top) An impressive display of beautiful dresses worn by the dancers of Seguridad Social Baile Folklórico of Sonora with the Tumacacori mission in the background.(Mid, left) So cheerful and kind were the Sisters of the "Congregación Hijas Mínimas de Maria Inmaculada," Sister Terencia Villafaña (left), Sister Graciela Garcia, Sister Margarita Letechipia and Sister Bertha Carrillo. Th ey were at the fi esta as part of the Kino Border Initiative and Lourdes Catholic School.

(Mid, right) Among the vendors were members of the space Tohono O'odham Nation. Taking the fried bread out of the fryer and preparing the new bread to place into the fryer were Deanne Juan and Donna Juan. (Bottom, left) An impressive attire and dance was presented by the members of Seven Mile Junior Crown Dancers from White River (Bottom, second from left) Miss Wa:k Cek,san, Brianna Rodriguez, a beautiful princess

of the Tohono O'odhan Nation from the San Xavier district(Bottom, second from right) Beautiful people, Gloria Moroyoqui and her husband Guillermo, showing the art of making paper fl owers. (Bottom, right) Th e girls from the Seguridad Social Baile Folklórico of Sonora delighted the crowd with their dance showcase of Mexican dances by region. Some of the dances require some jumping and stomping, which everyone loved.

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Completed in September 2012, the Clancys’ home features a spacious kitchen complete with granite countertops, sleek wood cabinets and a large prep island topped by three pendant lights. A breakfast area and small offi ce for Candy fl anks one end, while the dining room is on the other. Th e decorating refl ects the traditional style furnishings of the Clancys’ family home in Ohio. However, Candy said she’s enjoyed shopping in Tubac and nearby areas for accent pieces. She favors the design style of Mid-Century architect Josias Joesler.Attractive paintings line the walls in every room and inset wall niches display pottery and wood carvings. Th e living room’s beamed ceilings and fi replace present a comfortable gathering spot. A wall fi nish using fi ne silicone sand mixed with paint means the texture is reminiscent of adobe.Th e master bedroom suite, with an upholstered window seat, a fi replace and doors to the pool area, takes over one end of the house. It also leads to what Candy calls the “sunset patio” and an outdoor shower. On the other side of the house are three guest rooms and a study that contains a wall bed. Th ey have six adult children and host family holiday gatherings frequently.Th e ample yard which is part of the pool courtyard refl ects the couple’s desire for carefree entertaining. Stepping off a shaded patio, one walks onto soft, green artifi cial grass that feels natural. Indoors or outdoors, the home is bright, fresh and welcoming.

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Artist Leigh Morrison has decorated her home in the Barrio de Tubac’s Santiago neighborhood with deep, rich colors and many of her own lovely works of art.“It was bare bones when we moved in,” Morrison said. Th ey are the second owners of the home which was built in 2006.Exquisite hardwood fl oors were added to replace carpet in the living and dining rooms and the hallways. Heavy fabric was used to frame windows with sumptuous drapes in several rooms.Th e entertaining area includes an open kitchen design opening to the living room which feels large due to the 14-foot ceilings and which incorporates a large fi replace. Windows frame vignette views east to the Santa Rita Mountains.Morrison and Straight found many of their furnishings in the Costco Home Store in Tempe, which is no longer open, she noted.Many vivid ceramic pieces are used and the majority of those were purchased in Tubac at La Paloma de Tubac. “We try to invest locally when we can,” Morrison said, which includes the dining room table purchased from Tubac Territory.

Th e small den off ers a cozy spot for TV viewing and has French doors to the shaded front patio. Th ere are three more bedrooms with one used as an offi ce and with the guest room doing double duty as Morrison’s painting studio. Be sure to visit the garage, surely one of the cleanest and most orderly in the area. Straight added cabinets to hide clutter and the room, painted pale butterscotch, almost appears to be an extra recreation space.

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Laura De La Rosa and her friend, Olga Rodriguez, decorated the sprawling Santa Fe-style residence of De La Rosa and her husband, Brooks Lisenbey and their pleasure in the task is evident.Th e couple has lived in the home, which was constructed in 1999-2000, for three years. What stands out is the attention given to the bedrooms in the redecorating process. Each of the four bedrooms emulates the sumptuous style found in high-end decorating magazines with dark furniture and glamorous bed linens. Not only do they have private bathrooms, but three have their own outdoor entrances.

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Th e home feels vast with a huge master suite, six bathrooms, a home offi ce, a detached guest casita, an RV garage, and a three-car garage. Th ere is no pool, but the central courtyard in the rear showcases sturdy and lovely cactus specimens. A sky viewing balcony is reached by spiral stairs at the rear of the courtyard.Th e residence’s double-sized entry foyer is entered after a visitor’s car stops under the porte-cochère, or covered parking area. From the foyer, the double-sized living room and large dining room are just steps ahead.

An unusual design element in the living room is the circular tray ceiling. Th e three-sided fi replace is also unusual, befi tting such a striking home.Outdoor activities are part of this family’s lifestyle. Th e fi ve-acre property provides a home for three dogs and two horses while the three-car garage houses several ATVs.De La Rosa said the home’s exterior was repainted after they moved in, and that the garden areas surrounding the home are constantly tended by Lisenbey.

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T c a h o m e T o u r i s J a n u a r y 1 8 Six homes are featured in the self-guided Tubac Center of the Arts Home Tour scheduled SATURDAY, JAN. 18, 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 can be reserved in advance by calling the art center at (520) 398-2371. On the day of the tour, tickets and maps will be available at the art center.Coff ee provided by the Tubac shop “Tumacookery” will be off ered in the art center during registration, organizers said.

The breakfast nook at the Clancy home includes a padded bench and an o� ce while French doors at the left look to the courtyard.

The Lisenbey’s dining room is large enough for holiday parties.

A bedroom in muted tones with thick bedding and draperies sets the stage for relaxation at the Morrison-Straight residence in Santiago at Barrio de Tubac.

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Here in the Sky Islands we are endowed with an incredible avian diversity unrivaled in the rest

of the U.S. or Canada. Amidst this feathered fl urry one might be forgiven if you were to overlook our Towhee specie's, as some certainly can't compete with other birds for bright plumage. Size-wise, they are pretty run of the mill - neither extremely diminutive nor large,Towhee species here range from about 7 and 1/4 to 9 inches in length, making them slightly larger than a big Sparrow. Indeed, Towhees resemble nothing so much as a Sparrow on steroids! Here in our hyper-diverse Sky Islands we host 4 of the 6 species native to the U.S. Th e Green-tailed Towhee, Spotted Towhee, Aberts Towhee, and Canyon Towhee all reside here for at least part of the year.Songs and calls vary, but are often “lispy” (the calls) or highly infl ected (the songs). In fact, the name “Towhee” is a bit of onomatopoeia, given that at least the Spotted Towhee calls a highly infl ected “tow-hee, tow-hee”. Often calls are delivered from the secrecy of thickets. You will most likely hear a Towhee before you see one. If you spot one fi rst, usually it's diving for cover into thickets where it feels more secure. Lucky indeed is the wildlife watcher who gets an unimpeded view of these retiring birds!Towhees are quintessential skulkers, normally preferring retiring recesses to the bold branches. As such, they are tremendously adept at walking, running, and otherwise ambulating through their lilliputian world. Th e most characteristic use of their feet, however, is the so-called “Towhee Shuffl e”. While this may sound a bit like a 60's dance craze, its one of the main ways Towhees secure food. Back and forth, they shuffl e with both feet in unison as with 2 diminutive rakes. Th is highly eff ective method of foraging secures seeds and small insects alike - both Towhee dietary mainstays. Th e porches around our home are frequently littered with the earthly debris from these foraging forays.Our various Towhee species have evolved to partition available local habitats so that all can thrive in a relatively small area. Th is, despite their remarkably uniform morphology that would otherwise foster intense competition for available resources. All generic descriptions aside, each of our 4 species holds its own charms and intrigue when it comes to observing and enjoying them.Green-tailed Towhees are mostly outliers, as they normally breed north of the Sky Islands region. My bird guides indicate that they may make the northern-most Sky Island ranges, such as the Pinalenos, their Summer home. I do occasionally spot or hear one during Summer, so perhaps a few pairs breed locally. Mostly, however, they nest within the confi nes of the Great Basin Desert and nearby areas only migrating here post-breeding. Th eir return in early Autumn is one of key signs heralding in that season.Green-tailed Towhees rank as one of my favorite bird species. I relish their cat-like mewing as they weave deftly between the dense shrubs and thickets of Raven's Nest, our 42-acre Nature Sanctuary by Patagonia Lake. I fi nd it diffi cult to squelch my imitative response, which I produce via a sucking action, lower lip on upper incisors. Frequently my

intended target responds beautifully, popping up and providing it a glimpse of this impudent impostor.It's then that I can revel in a plumage unique among North American birds. While other species may sport a rufous cap - Canyon Towhee, Rufous-crowned and a number of other Sparrows, Rufous-capped Warbler, and Palm Warbler among them - none seems more brilliant than that of the Green-tailed Towhee. Th is is nicely set off by a white lore and throat, the latter punctuated by a dark moustachial stripe. Th e white throat is underslung by an unremarkable grayish breast. Above it and on the namesake tail, however, are some of the most striking greens to be found among North American birds. Only various Ducks, Wild Turkeys, a few Cormorants, a few wading birds, Roadrunners, a few Doves and Pigeons, many Hummingbirds, and Painted Bunting surpass the beauty of the greens in the plumage of a Green-tailed Towhee. It seems that green may be an energetically expensive pigment to produce, so many if not most of the aforementioned species rely on a bit of trickery. Th ey have feathers that refract light, producing greens that are merely a bending of various lightwaves. Th is too may be the case with our GTT.Spotted Towhees sport even more distinctive plumage. Th ey have a hooded head - blackish in the male and brownish in the female - that envelopes intensely dark red eyes. A cheery “Robinesque” rufous so punctuates their sides that they formerly carried the offi cial name “Rufous-sided Towhee” until the western populations were granted full species status and assigned their current name.Despite their obvious appearance Spotted Towhees are masters at hiding. As with the seemingly audacious stripes of a Tiger, the equally bold plumage in this case serves as sublime camoufl age when viewed through the suff used light of dense shrubbery. While they can use a variety of local habitats, they most often breed in the Interior Chaparral that features in many of our Sky Island ranges. Th ere, they feed and breed amidst tangles of Pointleaf Manzanita, Wright's Silktassel, and other shrubs that form veritable impregnable fortresses. Th ey too have a cat-like call, and true to Towhee form are curious enough to investigate many of my imitations. Th ey have a bold mew as opposed to the lispy mew of the Green-tailed Towhee. In common with this species it can be migratory.Abert's Towhee possesses one of the smallest ranges of any North American bird species. Extreme southern Nevada and Utah, as well as the southern half of Arizona constitute its entire worldly range. Yet, within the proper habitat - mostly riparian forests and (you guessed it) thickets - it can be somewhat common. Still, it prefers to be reclusive like its cousins. Its call is distinctly un-feline and is a sharp peek that sounds like no other bird you're likely to run across. Abert's Towhee also has a dark facial mask that (for a Towhee) makes it appear somewhat menacing. Beneath the tail is a bit of orange in the under tail coverts. Th is allows them to look sexy and to follow each other with a colorful cue, all-the-while never playing their visual hand to local predators. Otherwise, this Towhee is much drabber than the 2 aforementioned species. It also tends to be very sedentary or non-migratory.

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Finally, we end our Towhee tales with the even drabber Canyon Towhee. Th is, as with the Spotted Towhee, used to be designated part of a wider-spread species, the now defunct Brown Towhee. Th e other “half ” of the split became the California Towhee. Canyon Towhees are a dun brown with a dull, rufous cap, plus a striped “necklace” on the chest with a central breast spot below it. Otherwise its a very plain bird that seems to mimic the very dust of its southwestern home. It looks much like a slightly smaller version of the Abert's Towhee, minus the blackish mask. Th e orange under the tail is, however, a bit more pronounced in Canyon Towhees.What Canyon Towhees arguably lack in the “fancy duds” department, they more than make up for in their varied behavioral antics. My hypothesis is that some bird species that are quite at home walking and foraging on the ground often display a remarkable plasticity of behavior that to my eye verges on almost human-like intelligence. Th ey seem to act more mammalian than avian! Witness the fabled Roadrunner, which has indeed stalked me - a la the cartoon - only to scare the @#&%$ out of me with an abrupt, staccato bill clicking. Or the Cactus Wren, which adapts to our presence to such an extent that it may well waltz into your home, should you leave a door ajar. I'll maybe throw Th rashers in for good measure.Canyon Towhees are no slouch in this department either. Th ey cheekily prowl not only thickets, but also more open areas in quest not only of food, but perhaps fun as well!

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by Kathleen VandervoetTo see what the Tubac Presidio, or fort, manned by Spanish soldiers looked like in 1760, a new historic painting by Tubac artist Roy Purcell, one of a set of three, can be viewed at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park until Dec. 17.The acrylic paintings, which span three centuries, were commissioned by Tubac resident Chuck Ciruli and include many accurate details as uncovered through research by Shaw Kinsley, park director.Other paintings have incorrectly shown a large tower as part of the presidio, Kinsley said. “This was one of the neat things about Roy’s paintings, that he was able to paint the real presidio.”Purcell, whose Tubac gallery is at 24 Tubac Road, said he has painted many historic themes in the past and enjoys that type of work. The idea for the current project came about when he and Ciruli, who is a friend, were talking.He had done a number of paintings for Ciruli and had also provided some paintings for fundraisers for non-profit groups that Ciruli supports, Purcell said.

“Chuck saw the historical work that I’ve done and a painting of the Anza Trail I did. He’s remodeling a home and he needed art work for that,” Purcell said.“One thing led to another,” Purcell said, and he did the first painting, depicting Tubac in the 1860s. Ciruli said that when he finished, “we talked about it and decided to do one of Tubac in the 1960s, and then go back to the 1760s.”

During the process, Kinsley became involved. It was decided to make sure the paintings were done “as accurately as humanly possible,” Ciruli said.Purcell agreed that the details are specific: “Shaw is very particular, and so is Chuck.”The paintings are very large; each is five feet wide and two are 36 inches tall while the other is 42 inches tall.Ciruli, a 46-year resident of Tubac and Nogales, said he’s thoroughly pleased with the result. He waited to see the finished products until the formal dedication which was held at the state park on Nov. 17. “I was just overwhelmed. I think it’s absolutely phenomenal what Roy and Shaw did,” he said.“It’s something nice, not just for

me but for the community,” Ciruli said. He plans to have the paintings on display in other community locations for about a year, and then they will be placed in his home. Purcell took measurements early on to make sure they’ll fit.The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is open seven days a week. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for ages 7-13.

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As a child of Southern Arizona, I feel extraordinarily connected to our rolling desert landscape and historic ranches. I spent many of my childhood years running around in the desert of both Pima and Santa Cruz Counties (and I still love doing this!). As an artist and community advocate, I have for many years believed that Santa Cruz County - particularly the area of Amado/Tubac/Rio Rico – would be a wonderful spot to locate a non-profi t organization that could house and “connect the dots” between artists already drawn to this area, artists from around the world who would greatly enjoy and enrich this area, collectors and enthusiasts, and the rich cultural heritage inherent to our proximity to Mexico. In my time working in two of the major non-profi t organizations of this region, the Tubac Center of the Arts and the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, I have become more and more convinced of the fact that our community would welcome and be greatly benefi tted by an organization that could host not just world class artistic talent, but also, world class creative thinkers – both local and international. When my buddy Joseph Beyer asked me if I would be involved in a fundraising eff ort to preserve the historic Rex Ranch and turn it into a non-profi t center for our community that would host a combined artistic, scientifi c, cultural, and agricultural residency program designed to connect directly with locals and bring international attention to our area - naturally, I committed immediately to the project. He works for the Sundance Institute and he’s bringing 10 years of experience with them to this project. I’m now the Board Chair for this project, called “Save Rex Ranch.” We’ve quickly formed a non-profi t organization to steward the property if we’re successful and we’ve signed up a huge amount of the generous, creative support and advisors. You can fi nd more details about our idea at www.rexranch.org. I also invite you to email me directly with any questions or feedback at [email protected] launched our fundraising campaign online with a great company called Rally.org – they are our partners and supporters in this quest. As I write this letter, we have hundreds of online supporters for our cause and donations keep rolling in, but we need more help fast in order to succeed. Th e bank that owns Rex Ranch gave us an exclusive window of opportunity to buy it, but it expires on December 16, 2013.I’ve written this to ask you to explore our idea, to see what YOU think of it, and if you become a believer, donate generously to our project. Our fi rm dedication is to create a space with Rex Ranch that will tangibly benefi t all of Santa Cruz County. We are already dreaming and planning all the special events, workshops, screenings and classes we can off er at the Rex Ranch.Th ank you for reading – we welcome your ideas, investment, and involvement in this vision. Sincerely,Susannah Castro


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Text and Photos by Murray Bolesta


December is a time of pause, both in our lives and in nature. Th e outdoors begins a dormancy as it prepares for the new year

which will quickly render this month a memory. Each month this year, I’ve ambled through the calendar by featuring images in this article that were photographed during the month of publication, in years past.Notwithstanding the latent quality of the wintry outdoors, December off ers just as fruitful a harvest of artful scenes as any other month. My images are glimpses of both customary and unexpected sights of the Tubac area. Hidden corners of southern Arizona reveal the superb diversity of this place.Winters here follow the deluge of monsoon rains but witness a new fl ood: snowbirds rushing toward the mild days and nights of the borderlands, many of them eager for outdoor fun. No season in southern Arizona is without endless choices for the photographer to step out and capture our natural, cultural, and rural heritage. For the artist, the camera is more than a mechanism for preserving memories, it’s a tool for creating unique personal interpretations of Arizona’s bounty in all seasons.Wintertime can be stark, excluding much of nature’s color until wildfl owers sprout from southern slopes in February. But other photo opportunities abound: frosty nights throw a coat of ice over the landscape to be captured by the intrepid early riser; layers of snow appear higher up the slopes of our dramatic Sky Islands. Th ese incongruities to the common perception of Arizona provide compelling proof of nature’s variety here.Th is month’s images are presented for your viewing pleasure as follows.

Sparrow Ê and Ê Dried Ê ReedsWetlands in southern Arizona are just a remnant of their plenitude before white man, but those that survive today are still an important cradle of life. For the outdoor explorer, cattail reeds are a prime indication of abundant water; in this image, a White-crowned sparrow perches on some multihued spent reeds. Here, nature frames the bird with an artful geometry.

TumaÊ LumaTh e supermodel of the valley, photogenic from any angle, is Mission San José de Tumacácori. Th is historical park is usually open during the Christmas season for a night or two of luminous pleasure. Th e luminaria paper lanterns are said to have been inspired originally by Chinese lanterns. In this image, luminaria enliven the church facade with a Christmas glow. Also in this picture, human apparitions are visible due to a time exposure necessary for capturing the light. To achieve the desired eff ect, the borderlands photographer must experiment with various long exposure times, requiring a tripod. Th e black sky results from a short exposure at night; a longer one will reveal a deep blue.

Cottonwood Ê WinterTh is cottonwood tree may have shed a few branches in recent years, but when this image was captured in Arivaca, a full symmetry was on proud display. With the sun hidden and the frost thick on this day, the monochrome chill of winter is one of this picture’s messages. Also, the tree is squarely in the middle of the image, bending an artistic rule. But you’re an artist, aren’t you? Break the rules.

Frost Ê on Ê GrassModeration in all things, except moderation. Less is more. Th is minimalist image unveils the simple elegance of undisturbed wild grass at Arivaca Cienega on a bracing morning. Eager to exploit the golden rays of fi rst light, the artist rises before dawn to greet the sunrise. Bokeh is the word for blurred specks of light in the background as a result of a narrow fi eld of lens focus.

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Tubac artist John Marbury is pleased when visitors stop by his studio at El Presidito while he’s painting.

“I enjoy the exchange I have with people. I like not just talking with them, but I like to see their reaction to my work, whether it’s having the impact I want it to have. “When I’m actually working on (a painting), they are a little more open about talking with me. In other words, I’m not just there watching them look at my work,” he said.Marbury, a talented painter of landscapes and still life, also appreciates that people can learn through observation. “I think a lot of people don’t have any real concept of how artists actually do the work. When they can see what you’re doing, while you’re doing it, it gives them a new insight.”

His El Presidito studio and gallery are in a welcoming location with a wide tree-shaded courtyard outside the doorway and patio chairs pulled up off ering the chance to relax.Built in 1957 and one of Tubac’s oldest gallery

spaces, El Presidito is home to three additional working artists which makes it a great destination for those who are drawn to seeing creativity in action.Marbury’s skill has been praised by others – he won the “People’s Choice” award in March at the Tubac Center of the Arts for his painting “Blue Jar” in the Open Studio Tour Preview. Two of his paintings have been

accepted for the members’ juried exhibit at the art center which opens Jan. 3.As a young man, Marbury studied art in Boston and

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A new gallery focussing on local artists opened Nov. 1 in Tubac, featuring paintings, pottery, fiber arts, jewelry and hand-painted glassware.

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Artists include: Barbara Borgwardt Catherine Landers

Nancy Child Karon Leigh

Marty Sewell Carol Swiggett

Trudy Baker Diane Barker Lynne Nelson

Cherie WheelerWendall Waters

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impressionistic color. I like to explore the vibrancy of color juxtaposition.“I enjoy the process of depicting something as close to reality as I can and getting the clarity of it. I like to explore the subtle nuances in something rather than just the quick impression.”Marbury favors working out of doors. “I do plein air painting; everything on location. I prefer to do paintings with structures in them, not pure landscape. Sometimes I’ll do a plein air painting and if I think it’ll transpose into a larger painting and still be interesting, I’ll do that.”Th e still life paintings, he said, start when he fi nds objects he likes and sets them up in his studio at the gallery to compose the scene. He uses a method he was taught as a young man called sight size. “In other words, what I’m looking at is the same size as what I’m painting,” he explained.Marbury moved into the space at El Presidito at the corner of Calle Iglesia and Burruel Street during the summer. Th e gallery is open daily unless he’s out painting on location. His phone number is (505) 870-7766.

Images: (Facing page, top) Th e El Presidito Plaza on Calle Iglesia in Old Town houses a number of working artist studios, John Marbury's studio is through the westernmost arch. (Facing page, inset) John Marbury works on a portrait in his studio located in his gallery at El Presidito. He describes his work as “basically representational with a leaning toward impressionistic color.” Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet. (Facing page) "Tea Time” by John Marbury will be part of the members’ juried exhibit at the Tubac Center of the Arts in January. (Th is page, top) Painting of the Rojas House, located inside the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. (Bottom) A Tubac street scene by John Marbury.


The other day I was in Pixie Geren’s Gallery, Art in Miniature, looking at the walls of charming small

works when a tall man swaggered in to check what was going on. “Carol, this is Jack Wahl.” Pixie said. “He’s a great artist.” Everyone wants to meet a great artist and I’m no diff erent. Before long we were in a conversation that rewarded me with discovering yet another Tubac player with an amazing past. I quickly learned he was originally from Detroit, Michigan, and had been the primary artist for the Palmer Paint Product’s Paint by Numbers series started back in 1951. For over twenty-fi ve years he was the master painter/designer for the company which sold millions upon millions of his color coded drawings mapping the way to a fi nished product. Now this may not knock you out but it fascinated me. His work was copied, revised, recreated and prided as one’s own by what were probably more Americans than ever took an art course. Th e packets of paint and board were launching pads for those who might have otherwise not dared to pick up a brush. I wondered if he ever missed the credits that should have been awarded him, especially now that his collaborated works are being shown in many highbrow museums including the Smithsonian in Washington and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Jack Wahl’s gifts are the gifts that keep on giving. Th ey gave permission for the uninitiated to play with paint without risk and a promise of “feel good” results. Paint by Numbers taught the novice about color and form and revealed how one shape relates to another. Th ey are still selling at Amazon.com.But what a great idea Max Klein and Dan Robbins had back in the fi fties! Where do ideas come from? Are some people born with more seeds to plant than others? Are artists chosen or ordained? Who can claim a corner on perception? My guess is that being a human being qualifi es each of us with a potential that is met or unmet according to circumstances and intention. If art has been noticed encouraged and fl ourishing around you from the cradle, the likelihood of an affi nity art is greatly enhanced. It’s the old nurture or nature question. If there’s no air beneath our wings, how can

we lift off ? Something or someone has to be there with the bellows. I treasure the twilight hours between sleep and waking because my mind seems more open and playful. Spontaneous invention stories are plentiful; like the discovery of the x-ray by a failed experiment or Newton’s apple falling creating a question that led to huge fi eld of knowledge. But so are the fruits of long term eff orts, those that include deductive and inductive reasoning; work that has included education, collaboration and the continuing acquisition of skills. Consider the transformation of nuclear materials for war to resources for warmth and the advance of telephone technology.If you are one of those who is reading this and saying, you don’t understand, I am simply not creative, then I want you to reconsider. Ask yourself when you fi rst got the idea that you were not artistic. Did it happen when you painted the turkey green instead of brown? When the fort you built in the woods collapsed in the face of a hard wind? Did your mother fail to recognize her portrait, which you so carefully fi lled with detail? Was it the year that not one of your artistic eff orts made it to the bulletin board? Can you blame it on another’s natural talents that made yours pale? I knew music was beyond me after hearing my friend Carole Demas pluck some strings and sing Michael Row Your Boat Ashore. And when Linda Whymann swiped her brush across a sheet of paper I knew she had what I did not. Th is is not to mention that growing up in New York City could stunt anyone’s growth. It was the land of fi erce competition and a market of bests. Artists in New York were part of a closed society drawn from around the world. I am still protesting this honor society of superstars. But, hey, there is this great big world in which to play. We need to make use of the space and time we are given. We all have something inside waiting to come out. It’s part of our own magical, mystery tour. Let’s indulge.Man is a creature of hope and invention, both of which belie the idea that things cannot be changed. -- Tom Clancy

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A new Tubac business puts

empathy into its off erings. Dos Corazones, or “Two Hearts,” has a wide range of furniture, lamps, paintings and home decorations on view in its showroom at 19 Tubac Road in the Mercado de Baca.Owner Lori Kirkpatrick explains the theme of her shop as “a color explosion. It makes people feel fabulous.” Walls are painted either a vibrant turquoise or carmine pink and that’s certainly attention-grabbing.Couches, tables, cabinets, rugs, pillows and much more are displayed. Kirkpatrick said she attends furniture and decorating expos in major cities to fi nd the items that her buyers will appreciate. As well, “Some of my vendors and I work together” to create designs, she said.Th e shop is a full design studio and off ers window treatments, custom bedding, paint color consultation and

furniture packages for the entire home, she said.Special stock includes custom paintings by artist Pam Corbett and a jewelry line by Jamie Dietrich. Ceramic pieces and candles are great design additions for any home and accent pieces that make unique gifts are also on view.An interior designer, Kirkpatrick knows Tubac well. She managed Casa Fina

furniture in the village for fi ve and a half years before opening her own business on Oct. 1. Working with her are Cheryl Jennings and Linda Jo Christopher.Her husband, Terry Kirkpatrick, owns a Tubac business, Grumpy Gringo Fine Cigars, and he came up with the name for her shop. “My husband is the other heart of Dos Corazones,” Kirkpatrick said.

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12 local artists is arranged in four rooms at the new 8 Otero Street Gallery which opened Nov. 1 in a charming 40-year-old brick building reminiscent of early Arizona Territorial architecture.Paintings in several forms of media, jewelry, pottery, textiles and painted glassware are among the appealing items on display.A central courtyard features a fi ve-foot-tall fl owing fountain and two of the gallery spaces include beehive fi replaces. Interior lighting was updated to provide a comfortable ambience for shoppers.Karen and Carl Angelini bought the building in August. It had once been the gallery and home to an early Tubac artist but after he passed away, it was vacant for a few years.Wendall Waters and Karen Angelini formed Art Yard LLC to operate the gallery and revived its appearance,

inside and outside, making it a great addition to Tubac.“We did our research ahead of time and looked at Tubac as a growing community. We expect this to go really well,” Waters said.Monthly guest artists will visit and there will be “a continual updating of the art,” Waters said. Featured in December is Gordon Swayze and in January, Steve Hickman.

Th ey’re open to hosting groups and recently participants from “Women Who Wine” enjoyed the gallery.Th e 12 artists who form the foundation are from local areas, including Tubac, Rio Rico and Green Valley. Waters, who lives in Tumacácori, specializes in painted glass, along with being gallery manager.Th e gallery is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Art fi nds a home at 8 Otero Street Gallery

Interior designer Lori Kirkpatrick of Dos Corazones said, “I have a passion for what I do.”

Karen Angelini, left, and Wendall Waters display two of the lovely necklaces available at their gallery.


Top: Old Presidio Traders shines again for their display of luminarias, and it has become very representative of Luminaria Nights in Tubac.

Mid, left: The wonderful sta� of Tumacookery, from left are Sherry Nixon Karen Sykes, Sharon Ho� man, Cherri Smith, Karin Rosenquist and Randy Wade, holding his puppy.

Mid, right: From left are Marissa Sanchez Maricela Sanchez and Laura Fernandez enjoying their beverage, the warmth of the store and the beautiful decorations of La Cucaracha de Tubac.

Bottom, left: During their visit to Casa Fina de Tubac, I found this family enjoying the store and their visit to Tubac, Payten Colvin,front left, Jake Rydberg, right along with their parents Scott Colvin (back left) Heather Colvin, Eric Rydberg and Renee Rydberg.

Bottom, mid: With a very successful night collecting cookies, Andrés Gonzalez and Selina Alcantar made their way into Schätze's.

Bottom, right: Perhaps one of the youngest visitors to Luminaria Night is Landon Donohue and his mother, Rebecca Donohue.

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NowÊl istenÊm yÊc hildren and you shall hear, Ruthie give greetings that ring in your ear, for a wonderful Christmas and blessed new year, and it comes from the heart for I love you my dears.

Christmas-that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance-a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. ~Augusta E. Rundell

Stars and Stripes and Gary - a 'tail' of survivorsGary McJunkin deals in trucks, really big trucks and trailers. He began his life driving semi trucks all over the country, as a matter of fact, he and my daughter , Claire, drove cross country for a year after they were married.

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IT TOOK A MIRACLEIt took a miracle to put the stars in place;It took a miracle to hang the world in space;But when He saved my soul,Cleansed and made me whole,It took a miracle of love and grace!

NowÊl istenÊm yÊc hildrenwonderful Christmas and blessed new year, and it comes from the heart for I love you my dears.NowÊl istenÊm yÊc hildrenwonderful Christmas and blessed new year, and it comes from the heart for I love you my dears.NowÊl istenÊm yÊc hildrenChristmas-that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance-a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. ~

I NEVER WALK ALONEI never walk alone, Christ, walks beside me,He is the dearest friend I've ever known,With such a Friend to comfort and to guide me,I never, no, I never walk alone.

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Th is article is about breast cancer prevention. Even though I know that “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” is over, I’m writing this to make the point that EVERY month needs to be breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in our country. Th e focus in October is on raising money for research and stressing early detection. Whereas both may be important, research has shown that lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of breast cancer – and that’s defi nitely an “every month” event. A researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle states that about 25% of breast cancer cases in women of all ages could be avoided by maintaining a healthy body weight and doing regular physical activity. Dr. Joel Fuhrman, author of the N.Y. Times best seller, Eat to Live, stresses lifestyle changes that are vitally important to reducing the risk of breast cancer: Don’t smoke anythingExercise at least 3 hours a week and maintain a lean body with little body fatEat a high nutrient, vegetable based diet, with loads of greens.Th ere is a theme here! Whereas we have all heard this advice before and we know we shouldn’t smoke and that we need to exercise, it’s hard to make lasting life-style change when it comes to diet. Th e good news is, if you can improve your diet by eating less meat and more veggies, it will help you stabilize your weight and reduce your body fat! Dr. Fuhrman says we should improve our diets by eating G-BOMBS . . . Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries and Seeds. Th ese are foods we should try to eat every day to promote health and longevity.

I off er the following recipe for delicious veggie burgers and suggest serving them with baked sweet potato fries, a BIG green salad and berries for dessert for the perfect G-BOMB meal! Let’s all start improving our diets and “get moving” to make sure Breast Cancer Awareness happens EVERY month in 2014!

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